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Council directs staff to design an Adopt-a-Street program; staff to return in 60 days
Summary
The council unanimously instructed staff to return within 60 days with recommendations for an Adopt-a-Street program modeled on TxDOT and peer cities. Councilmembers discussed volunteer safety, costs and possible revenue adjustments.
El Paso City Council on Tuesday directed the city manager and city attorney to return within 60 days with recommendations for an Adopt-a-Street program that would allow neighborhood groups, schools, businesses and other organizations to partner with the city on litter control and beautification.
The resolution, submitted by Representative Nino and enacted unanimously, asks staff to review model programs from TxDOT and other Texas cities and to propose program rules, safety guidelines, signage, supply support and estimated costs and funding options.
Representative Nino said the program is intended to promote civic…
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