Town of Horizon City, TX

Regular Planning and Zoning Meeting

The Horizon City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on several land-use items, including final and preliminary subdivision plats, a new residential zoning district, and amendments to parkland dedication rules and the parks master plan. The commission also will consider approving the minutes from its July 20, 2026 meeting.

• Final plat for Verdancia Unit 4 Phase I & II (86.51 acres) with request to record before improvements are completed, secured by bond
• Preliminary plats for Rancho Desierto Bello Unit 20 (23.557 acres) and Unit 21 (21.475 acres)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 10A to update parkland dedication requirements, fees in lieu, and park development improvement fees
• Ordinance creating new R-4A (Single-Family Dwelling) residential district with development and design standards
• Adoption of revised Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan

Regular City Council Meeting

The Horizon City Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on the FY 2026-27 budget, a proposed property tax rate increase, and the 2026 ad valorem tax rate. They will also consider a $105,000 contract for an ADA transition plan, accept a police equipment donation, adopt a pre-employment background check policy, and vote on vacating a utility easement.

• Adopt FY 2026-27 budget and ratify property tax increase (proposed rate $0.595788 per $100, up 3.50%)
• Approve $105,000 professional services agreement with ASA Architects for 2026 ADA Transition Plan (Project SPEC0007)
• Accept donation of 4 breaching kits and 37 tactical helmets for police from Ms. Marilie Walker
• Adopt pre-employment background check policy for non-public safety employees
• Vacate 10-foot public utility easement at 14207 Desierto Bonito St (postponed from 8/11/26)

Special City Council Meeting

The Town of Horizon City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget, allowing residents to question and comment. The council will also consider approving minutes from prior meetings and a consent agenda of routine items. The meeting may adjourn into executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development matters.

• Public hearing on adoption of FY 2026/2027 budget
• Approval of minutes from August 10 and August 11, 2026 meetings
• Consent agenda approval
• Request to excuse absent council members

Regular City Council Meeting

The Horizon City Council will discuss and vote on several items including a $160,000 consultant agreement with ASA Architects for municipal facilities design, approval of the FY2027 911 district budget, and purchase of a police AFIS workstation for up to $55,000. They will also consider a voter-approval tax rate of $0.595788, hold first readings of the budget and tax rate ordinances, and act on subdivision plats for Verdancia Units 3 and 5. A public hearing on the FY2026-2027 budget is scheduled for August 25, 2026.

• Authorize $160,000 consultant agreement with ASA Architects for Municipal Facilities Phase 2 Public Works
• Approve FY2027 El Paso County 911 District annual budget
• Authorize purchase of AFIS MBIS Workstation for Police Department up to $55,000
• Set voter-approval tax rate of $0.595788 for FY2026-2027 and publish notice
• Final plat for Verdancia Unit 3 (45.399 acres) and preliminary plat for Verdancia Unit 5 (42.27 acres)

The provided minutes for the August 11, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting contain no record of substantive actions, votes, or decisions. The document is limited to procedural header information.

• No decisions recorded

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will hear a presentation on recent Economic Development Corporation activities, then discuss and vote on a resolution approving the EDC's FY 2026-2027 budget. A workshop on the proposed FY 2026-2027 city budget is also scheduled. The meeting includes a consent agenda, approval of prior minutes, and an executive session.

• Resolution approving Horizon City EDC FY 2026-2027 budget
• Workshop on proposed FY 2026-2027 city budget
• Presentation on recent EDC activities by Mayor/EDC Executive Director
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting

Regular Planning and Zoning Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and make recommendations on two subdivision plat applications for Verdancia and one utility easement vacation. The body will also hold executive sessions regarding economic development projects.

• Vacation of a 10' Utility Easement at Lot 59, Block 20, Rancho Desierto Bello Unit 12A (Case No. SDV26-0001)
• Final Subdivision Plat for Verdancia Unit 3, containing 45.399 acres (Case No. SDF26-0001)
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Verdancia Unit 5, containing 42.27 acres (Case No. SDP26-0001)
• Executive session regarding Project Hornet (Economic Development)
• Executive session regarding Project Claw (Economic Development)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

The Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and several employment agreements. The board will also consider funding for office expansion and a property purchase related to Project Hornet.

• Proposed EDC Budget for FY 2026-2027
• First Amendment to Employment Agreement with Executive Director Eduardo Garcia
• First Amendment to Employment Agreement with Assistant Director Rafael Arellano
• Employment Agreement with Executive Administrative Assistant Veronica Rojas
• Expenditure not to exceed $10,000 for additional EDC office space construction

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss scheduling budget workshops and public hearings for the 2027 budget and tax rate. The body is also considering several board appointments and funding for public safety equipment and office construction.

• Proposed budget workshop (Aug 4), Budget Hearing (Aug 25), and Tax Rate Public Hearing (Sept 8)
• Expenditure not to exceed $10,000 for Horizon Economic Development Corporation office construction
• Purchase of a Key Variable Loader for radios not to exceed $14,000
• Purchase of four Microsoft Surface laptops not to exceed $19,000
• Resolution to task GilFlo Consulting for a State Infrastructure Bank Loan for the North Darrington Reconstruction Project

The minutes for the July 14, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting contain only procedural or system-related content, with no record of any council actions, votes, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder or technical notice from the BoardBook platform, not actual meeting minutes. No decisions were made or recorded.

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on expanding the boundaries of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One. The body will also consider several public safety equipment purchases and an update to the town's procurement policy.

• 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 0264 Amendment No. 1 to expand Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One
• Purchase of a Public Safety Communications vehicle not to exceed $40,000.00
• Purchase of a second secure radio channel for Public Safety Communications not to exceed $65,000.00
• Purchase of a Public Safety UTV vehicle not to exceed $40,000.00
• Resolution to increase the procurement policy compliance threshold from $50,000.00 to $100,000.00

The provided document contains no record of council actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular City Council Meeting

The Horizon City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 12, 2026, to decide on naming a pickleball court after Walter Lee, approve memorandums of understanding with Emergency Services District 1, and ratify agreements for an emergency police crossing on N. Darrington Road. The meeting will also include a first reading of an ordinance expanding Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone boundaries and discussions on the city's investment policy and a 45-day suspension of a gas rate increase.

• Name Oz Glaze pickleball court in honor of Walter Lee
• Approve MOUs with ESD 1 Fire Marshals Office for evidence collection and joint investigations
• Ratify 1st Amendment to Texas Gas Service encroachment agreement for N. Darrington Road Police emergency crossing
• First reading of Ordinance No. 0264 Amendment No. 2 to expand Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 boundaries
• Suspend proposed gas rate increase for 45 days

The provided document contains no record of council actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

The Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from the December 2025 meeting, vote on a one-year marketing services agreement with 11-D Marketing, LLC, and consider a memorandum of understanding with Workforce Solutions Borderplex to collaborate on job creation and investment. The board may also discuss two potential projects, Project Hornet and Project Claw, during an executive session.

• Approve minutes from December 17, 2025 regular board meeting
• Vote on Consultant Services Agreement with 11-D Marketing, LLC for one year
• Consider MOU with Workforce Solutions Borderplex for job creation and capital investment
• Discuss Project Hornet during executive session
• Discuss Project Claw during executive session

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Regular City Council Meeting

The Town of Horizon City Council will meet April 14, 2026 to vote on several items including a $250,328 tower installation contract, a $210,555 health services agreement with El Paso, and a budget amendment for police vehicles. The meeting also includes appointments to planning and transportation boards, proclamations, and public hearings on a subdivision replat and tax increment zone expansion.

• $250,328 bid approved for 120-foot self-support tower with Mobile Communications America
• $210,555 contract authorized for FY2026 public health services with City of El Paso
• Budget amendment proposed to fund Police Department vehicles and Administrative Building lease payments
• Public hearing scheduled for Horizon Manor Unit Three Replat 'A' (Case No. SDR26-0001)
• Proposed expansion of Horizon Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 boundaries

The provided document contains no record of council actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Regular Planning and Zoning Meeting

Regular City Council Meeting

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Special City Council Meeting

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Special City Council Meeting Cancelled

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss several Capital Improvement Program updates, including multiple change orders for the Municipal Facilities Phase 1 Project. The body will also consider a zoning exception for alcohol sales and various police grant applications.

• Purchase and installation of a 120' Self Support Tower for $262,311.00
• Request for alcohol sales exception within 300 feet of a day care at 13855 Horizon Blvd, STE - A
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Verdancia Unit 4 Phase I & II (86.51-acres)
• Ordinance amendment to add exemptions for civic use signs on City Right-of-Way
• Additional services authorization to EXIGO Architecture, LLC for $27,705.00

The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Regular Planning and Zoning Meeting

The Horizon City Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and possibly vote on a preliminary subdivision plat for Verdancia Unit 4 Phase I & II and an ordinance amending sign regulations to exempt civic signs on city right-of-way. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and announcements.

• Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Verdancia Unit 4 Phase I & II (86.51 acres)
• Ordinance amending sign regulations to add exemption for civic signs on city right-of-way (fine up to $2,000)
• Approval of Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes from November 17, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss several police department initiatives, including a mutual aid agreement for school attacks and the creation of a reserve officer program. The body will also review zoning amendments for civic signs and subdivision plats for Rancho Desierto Bello.

• Mutual Aid Agreement for active attack incidents at El Paso County school facilities
• Resolution to create a Horizon City Police Department Reserve Officer Program
• First reading of an ordinance to add civic use sign exemptions to the Zoning Ordinance
• Final Subdivision Plat for Rancho Desierto Bello Unit 19 (16.576 acres)
• Re-appointment of Walter Miller, Jerry Garcia, and Taniesha Chalmers to the EDC Board

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook software.