A local nonprofit told the Eagle Pass City Council it has a plan to build an inclusive children’s museum in the downtown historic fire station and asked the city to partner by providing building access and limited operational support.

Sanaya Rodriguez, mission director for the South Texas All Ability Center (STAC), said the museum — presented as 'Mosaic Eagle' — would focus on inclusive exhibits for children with disabilities and the broader community. She listed partners including The Learning Mosaic (which would provide exhibit design and support) and said STAC has already committed roughly one-quarter of an estimated $100,000 needed to fund initial exhibits.

Rodriguez gave regional visitation estimates: if 5% of the target regional population visits, staff estimated about 7,150 annual visitors; moderate estimates would be about 14,300, and a strong scenario could reach roughly 21,450 visitors annually. She asked the city for short-term use of the downtown fire station, possible mortgage/lease terms with extension options, and consideration of utilities support (electric, water, trash, internet).

Fire officials and staff told council the building needs roof and plumbing repairs and that some equipment (air compressor for breathing apparatus, rescue boats, hazmat trailer) must remain stored indoors. Assistant Fire Chief Woody outlined immediate repair needs and said the department is working on estimates (roof patching estimated $6,000–$7,000; plumbing replacement estimates were not yet available). Staff also discussed prefabricated modular storage options for essential equipment with rough price ranges presented.

Council response: Councilman Diaz moved to instruct the city manager to collect building specifications, cost estimates for purchase/repair, plumbing and roofing repair costs, and estimates for a prefabricated storage facility and to prepare a presentation for the next special meeting; the motion passed unanimously.

What happens next: city staff will gather the requested specifications and cost estimates and present them at the next special meeting; no lease or operating subsidy was approved at this meeting.