Votes at a glance: Eagle Pass City Council actions, April 1, 2025

Below is a concise list of formal actions the Eagle Pass City Council took at its April 1 meeting. Where the transcript shows a recorded mover or seconder, it is included; where not recorded, only the outcome and vote count appear.

- Consent agenda (items 4–16, excluding item 14): Approved unanimously.

- Item 14 — Ordinance (final reading): Amend City Code to add section 19-147 to adopt Chapter 19 Article 9 establishing Foreign Trade Zone Number 96 and adopt FTZ fee schedule; adds authority for city manager to make administrative changes to speed processing. Motion moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davis; vote unanimous — APPROVED.

- Item 18 — Racial profiling report (informational): Eagle Pass Police Department presented the 2024 racial profiling report showing 3,187 traffic stops and zero racial-profiling complaints; informational only — NO ACTION REQUIRED.

- Item 19 — Food establishment permit fees: Ordinance amending Chapter 16 to a tiered annual permit fee (1–5 employees $150; 6–10 $200; 11–20 $250; 21+ $300) and adding penalties for unpermitted operation and late renewal. Motion by Councilman Garcia, second by Councilwoman Cruz. Vote: 3 yes, 2 no — APPROVED.

- Item 20 & 21 — Parks &…