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Eagle Pass council tells federal board it will not enter MOU with Puerto Verde and ends solicitation for independent study
Summary
After hours of public comment, the Eagle Pass City Council voted April 7 to tell the Surface Transportation Board the city will not enter a memorandum of understanding with Puerto Verde Holdings on the proposed Puerto Verde/Green Eagle rail-and-bridge project and to stop soliciting an independent feasibility study.
The Eagle Pass City Council voted April 7 to notify the Surface Transportation Board that the city will not enter a memorandum of understanding with Puerto Verde Holdings concerning the proposed Puerto Verde/Green Eagle railroad and global trade bridge.
The action followed nearly an hour of public comment from residents and local advocates who urged council members to oppose the project. Sandy Susano, a leader with the Border Organization, told the council the city had previously said negotiations were “off the table” and asked officials to authorize filing a response with the STB stating the city is “adamantly opposed” to the project because of its potential financial impact on residents.
“Growth requires certainty, not sound bites,” Susano said, urging a clear, public stance.…
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