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Councilman Representative Nino, who presented the ordinance, said the move is intended to honor each zone’s original purpose while returning funds to the neighborhoods that generated them. “To honor that intent and to reinvest in the very community that contributed to this fund, I have requested that $2,300,000 be allocated for the public infrastructure within District 5, especially that includes the installation of streetlights along Moundwood Drive between Ridge Beam and passing John Hayes adjacent to the Eastside Sports Complex,” Representative Nino said during the public hearing.

Nut graf: Council members described the action as a way of converting restricted TIRZ dollars into more flexible city resources while reserving portions for local infrastructure projects that directly serve the neighborhoods where the tax increments were generated.

Council discussion focused on two related items: TIRZ 9, created to support development around the Eastside Sports Complex, and TIRZ 10, which has a smaller balance and will be redirected to District 1 projects identified later. Nino said TIRZ 9 currently holds about $4.3 million; $2.3 million will remain within District 5 for streetlights and shaded canopies at the park, with the rest used to help balance the general fund and reduce debt beginning in fiscal 2026.

City staff explained the legal and administrative mechanics of winding down a reinvestment zone and reallocating any residual balances. Robert (city staff) confirmed that funds generated within a zone are ordinarily used to support public infrastructure in that zone and that language was added to the ordinance to allocate remaining balances to projects in the originating districts.

The council’s vote was unanimous. The ordinance dissolving the zones also terminates each zone’s board of directors and directs staff to carry out the reallocations and related administrative transfers.

Ending: Council members said the action will allow the city to free up funds for both neighborhood-level improvements and general fund needs, while staff will return with follow-up detail on specific projects and timing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Special Meeting 07/08/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The El Paso City Council voted unanimously on July 8 to adopt ordinances dissolving Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 9 and TIRZ No. 10 and to terminate their boards of directors, freeing previously restricted tax increment funds for other uses.","taxTitle","El Paso City, El Paso County, Texas","taxId",2792,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6656449,"Votes at a glance: council approves murals, community events funding and contracts; first readings advanced",482,3559000,4041000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5330458-ea2e800d9ec55d2f0afebbddf69ff318&start=3559&end=4041","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5330458-ea2e800d9ec55d2f0afebbddf69ff318/thumbnail_3559000.jpg","/articles/6656449/El-Paso-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Votes-at-a-glance-council-approves-murals-community-events-funding-and-contracts-first-readings-advanced","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6656449-b18ea4b31f2efe49138dd72b469de405/orig.mp4?Expires=1770424099&Signature=LJuDgaXv~psEmrbie12kMKvEjuxYR-xh-jSgfsRdrBasWfgTkZ0Nb22FiRVERRhLyagz3uuQAXmXmrdkvlz~wInpfdu2MtPZYs1jBee7K-dsyOisjMWmPoxSXqEh9JhWD~wCzkcYFhcsbYT~~YHxLvjqtF4lKqH101PBSBNxeVe-BH9-r4vrhLjrVAuZKI7wRN0Z0Q~RCsr5oImyor30y92uHx9DsjSe~1CoLxgLllWO7RvFOC-rgKqCEMA0enLwPl3EANyqYSU0Xncy~G-XHsld~UbHBlFP1K1mVQyYuT4taJKhh3JLX5z1z9~e47l7S8b0b1R3JJsrcdVj47FSDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Paso City Council, at its July 8 session, approved a set of consent and action items that received little debate but are expected to lead to near-term local programs and contracts.

Nut graf: While several larger agenda items prompted extended discussion, multiple smaller but formal votes were adopted unanimously, including discretionary fund allocations for district events and an award of a city contract for sports officials.

Key outcomes at a glance:

- District 7 mural (Item 20): Council authorized the expenditure of up to $1,000 from District 7 discretionary funds to supplement a mural commissioned by the Mission Trail Association for the Nestor Valencia Transfer Center. Representative Limon said the artwork will be visible on Alameda and celebrate local artists; motion passed unanimously.

- Segundo Barrio community block party (Item 22): Council approved up to $10,000 from District 8 discretionary funds to cover costs related to the Segundo Barrio community block party (equipment rental, off-duty officers or private security, barriers, permitting and portable restrooms). The motion passed unanimously.

- Sports officials contract (Item 23): The director of purchasing was authorized to issue purchase orders for solicitation 2020Five-zero485 to Georgia Area DBA Paso US SSA (local vendor) for an estimated amount of $3,207,222 to provide sports officials and assigners for city-sponsored softball leagues; the motion passed unanimously.

- First readings (Items 14–16): The council approved introduction of first-reading ordinances listed on the agenda; those items will return for public hearing and final action in a subsequent meeting.

Ending: The council wrapped up the consent and routine portion of the docket with unanimous votes; staff will follow up with contract awards, vendor notifications and the return of the introduced ordinances for final readings.","At its July 8 meeting the El Paso City Council unanimously approved a package of routine items including discretionary expenditures for a District 7 mural and a District 8 community block party, awarded a contract for sports officials, and advanced first readings for ordinances on the consent calendar.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6656453,"Council directs staff to draft MOU with Sunland Park to share development and public-safety information",287,3631000,3918000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5330458-ea2e800d9ec55d2f0afebbddf69ff318&start=3631&end=3918","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5330458-ea2e800d9ec55d2f0afebbddf69ff318/thumbnail_3631000.jpg","/articles/6656453/El-Paso-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Council-directs-staff-to-draft-MOU-with-Sunland-Park-to-share-development-and-public-safety-information","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6656453-9f7b6e07c4ce6ced3899024d1ffe590d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770424099&Signature=jWhaCHAdUvrmVsk4Prl2Zp-ftLeASjO1bVThFSc2EyDqbW0dzvKoAOHVguV5QTZYC2kk~PpFHKyD47zg5Sy2z3PbA2lUqPhwk6Bs1FCo12vPQYaNxCJUyN~RXIsII0Jde76HtcEnj1Wm2y0aeiVdHvL7nkahNSJsAQ0iHlKwdso3sUPxvQoVJaHRdmmFYxnc0QdeG51qDtKvDjng3uE34Fe5n6rxKTJCIPDUs1mtDqPxcFrDJUN-P4~-SDlbZr62ammGQIh-x1YL1DaNvM0Ip6OCKdA2laBo5Zfh5EQBk8j9uQbbClXJW5IVRnJpiWe1FJ1Zl1~45yW98HJFMYOk4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Paso City Council unanimously approved a resolution on July 8 directing the city manager and city attorney to coordinate with the City of Sunland Park, New Mexico, to craft a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the timely exchange of development and public-safety information along the shared Texas–New Mexico boundary.

Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, who brought the item, said District 1 shares roughly 10 miles of border with Sunland Park and that municipal decisions on one side can directly affect safety, traffic, and quality of life on the other. “The purpose of developing a memorandum of understanding is about establishing a proactive and collaborative partnership with our neighbors in New Mexico rather than a reactive one,” she said.

Nut graf: The MOU—directed to be drafted and returned to council within 60 days—will not supersede each city’s ordinances but is intended to open formal lines of communication around permitting, zoning and public-safety developments so both municipalities can plan and respond cooperatively.

Council asked staff about the legal authority for such an agreement. City Attorney Neiman told council that Texas law allows municipalities to enter memoranda of understanding or interlocal agreements with other government entities and that the proposed MOU would be a coordination and notification mechanism rather than a service-sharing contract.

Chavez said the nearby communities have already had several informal meetings and that the MOU will formalize notification procedures for developments that could affect traffic, public safety, or infrastructure on the Texas side. The resolution passed unanimously, and staff was directed to return within 60 days with a draft MOU for council consideration.

Ending: Councilmembers said they expected a draft MOU to set contact points and notification timelines so both cities can jointly anticipate and manage cross-border impacts.","Council unanimously approved a resolution directing the city manager and city attorney to coordinate with Sunland Park, N.M., to develop a memorandum of understanding for exchanging development and public-safety information along the shared state boundary, aimed at improving cross-border coordination in District 1.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6656458,"Council reclassifies portion of Gomez Road to allow speed humps, aiming to calm traffic in Upper Valley",109,3445000,3554000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5330458-ea2e800d9ec55d2f0afebbddf69ff318&start=3445&end=3554","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5330458-ea2e800d9ec55d2f0afebbddf69ff318/thumbnail_3445000.jpg","/articles/6656458/El-Paso-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Council-reclassifies-portion-of-Gomez-Road-to-allow-speed-humps-aiming-to-calm-traffic-in-Upper-Valley","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6656458-65172eee3c9596cbdcbcce2985b3a00e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770424099&Signature=DGXKBge1C6zuVtx6Wr2mJjpFxQ2L0OEiE2Ch-WZ2Oc6eTbLpM-5oK1~9T9VoTwEEXHvQJewuKHA1H1a115dLNhjw4xdDxEnFtOAfBRLGkY0pmODKSfhoCKQLh1riI1XsHI46FhCXEM7~AWEP4G6Iw~Gmy63UGTJznFctRV1tnwdd6H091UUmfd5ZbIUUacDIzdQjEe3hZxF8DhcP36tYYOMbGDelg7Gry55KS7UNeHh5FKb3IPxLiYJmMTAtt4~LRUZ1zVhzi-J20uyNUA02uKY2Xw7IA36UMqMaCjP0n2cxrRqc22JVzOLiPYnMHSSpSQt~6flNW7AUON40PgdgqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Paso City Council on July 8 approved an amendment to the city’s thoroughfare plan that downgrades a stretch of Gomez Road so the city can pursue traffic-calming measures residents have requested for years.

The council’s vote followed a presentation from Joaquin Rodriguez of the Capital Improvement Department who told council that the segment of Gomez Road under consideration “does not currently serve a major arterial function and because of the existing development and just the nature of the Upper Valley, it's unlikely that in the future it would ever be developed as a major arterial.”

Nut graf: Downgrading the classification of the road from a major arterial to a collector removes technical barriers to installing measures such as speed humps, which residents and councilmembers said are needed to reduce speeding and improve safety in the neighborhood.

Rodriguez told council that reclassifying the holdout portion of Gomez Road aligns it with the remainder of the corridor, which is already classified as a collector. “A collector can still be a four-lane road if, say, 20 or 30 years from now that needs to happen,” he said. “A collector could still carry the same amount of volume as a major arterial roadway, just does so in a different fashion.”

Representative Chavez, who represents the area and said she had received multiple resident complaints and video of racing, made the motion to approve the change. Councilmembers said the reclassification will allow engineers to evaluate and install traffic-calming treatments such as speed humps that were previously prohibited on arterial-designated streets.

The ordinance passed unanimously. Staff said the change will enable the city to respond to constituent requests for safety improvements and would be followed by engineering studies to identify specific locations and designs.

Ending: With the reclassification approved, the city will move to engineering and design phases needed to implement traffic-calming features and will keep the district office informed about timing and next steps.","Council approved a change to the city's thoroughfare plan downgrading a segment of Gomez Road from major arterial to collector, a move city staff said will allow local traffic calming measures such as speed humps previously restricted on arterial streets.","actionData","errors"]

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El Paso Council dissolves two TIRZ districts, redirects $2.3 million to Eastside safety projects

Votes at a glance: council approves murals, community events funding and contracts; first readings advanced

Council directs staff to draft MOU with Sunland Park to share development and public-safety information

Council reclassifies portion of Gomez Road to allow speed humps, aiming to calm traffic in Upper Valley