El Paso County, CO

Commissioners Court Regular - Business

The Commissioners Court will review several budget amendments, including a $7.4 million increase for Capital Projects. The body is also deciding on various service contracts for juvenile probation, IT upgrades, and an arts masterplan.

• Budget amendment to increase Capital Projects by $7,400,000.00
• Contract with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for Arts Masterplan for $168,900.00
• Contract with GAP Air Conditioning and Heating LLC for HVAC upgrades for $128,168.25
• Lease termination for 1059 Lafayette with an estimated value of $330,952.11
• Multiple juvenile offender residential service contracts with daily rates ranging from $195 to $375

Civil Service Commission - Special Meeting

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss changing a future meeting date. The body will consider moving the November 4, 2026, meeting to November 10, 2026.

• Approval of August 04, 2026, meeting minutes
• Proposed rescheduling of November 4, 2026, meeting to November 10, 2026

Commissioners Court Regular - Resolutions

The Commissioners Court will review a variety of infrastructure contracts, budget amendments, and service agreements. Key items include construction funding for trail projects and renovations for county facilities.

• Construction funds for Alamo Alto Trail Project: Phase 2 ($3,616,157.52) and Phase 1 ($2,280,837.85)
• San Elizario Historic Jail Renovation contract with JSR Construction & Remodeling LLC for $872,150.91
• Purchase of construction equipment from Caterpillar Inc./Wagner Equipment Co. for $697,692.26
• Arts Masterplan agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for $168,900.00
• Budget amendment No. 46 increasing the 2025-2026 operating budget by $227,644.39

Ethics Commission Regular Meeting

The El Paso County Ethics Commission will meet to discuss administrative reports and planning. The body is scheduled to review ethics training compliance and financial interest submissions from elected officials and department heads.

• Approval of July 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• 2027 Ethics Commission meeting calendar
• Training compliance report for persons covered by the Code of Ethics
• Statement of Financial Interest submissions report for Department Heads and Elected Officials
• Upcoming terms for Ethics Commission members

Commissioners Court - Special Meeting

The Commissioners Court will receive updates on voter-approved bond projects, the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan, and park improvements. The body will also take action regarding regional transportation planning and legal matters concerning polling sites and migrant detention centers.

• Regional transportation planning and funding input for the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Ascarate Park Bond improvements presentation
• Proposal for Wi-Fi in all County Parks
• Legal action regarding Migrant Detention Centers (File No. 0034-26-PL-AD)
• Legal action regarding election polling sites (File No. 0003.26.AD)

Pilot Arts Advisory Committee

The Pilot Arts Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on the Arts Masterplan and arts projects allocated by the Commissioners Court. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the July 8, 2026, meeting.

• Update from El Paso Community Foundation on Commissioners Court allocated arts projects
• Update on the Arts Masterplan
• Approval of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review reports from its education, cemetery, and markers committees. The body is scheduled to take action on the FY27 annual budget and the cancellation of the December 2026 meeting.

• FY27 annual budget recommendations for committees and projects
• Presentation on surveying and mapping the Socorro Mission site and cemetery
• Update on the Texas Historical Commission's plan to restore the Texas Centennial Marker at Socorro Mission
• Discussion of a November 2026 adobe preservation workshop at Rio Vista
• Action on Historical Marker Committee deadlines, applications, and ceremonies

Veterans Advisory Board

The Veterans Advisory Board will receive updates from the City of El Paso Veteran Program Coordinator and the County Veterans Assistance Office. The board will discuss its role in legislative affairs and the County Veterans Grant program. Members will also determine short- and long-term goals for 2026.

• Selection of the 2027 Veteran of the Year
• Discussion on the board's role in legislative affairs
• Presentation on the board's role in the El Paso County Veterans Grant program
• Establishment of short- and long-term goals for 2026
• Update on the Veterans Capital of the USA Subcommittee

SO Civil Service Commission

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Civil Service Commission will discuss updates to its Rules & Regulations. The body is considering changes to administrative leave, holiday policies, and the selection process for Deputy Sheriffs.

• Proposed changes to Chapter 5, Section 4 Leave Policies – Administrative Leave
• Proposed changes to Chapter 5, Section 8 Leave Policies – Holidays
• Proposed changes to Chapter 11, Section 11.3.08 Promotional Procedures – Selection to Deputy Sheriff
• Approval of the 2027 regular meeting schedule

Commissioners Court Regular - Resolutions

The Commissioners Court will consider adopting a five-year strategic plan and review operational updates from the Sheriff's Office. The body is also deciding on various budget amendments, grant applications, and service contracts.

• Proposed adoption of the El Paso County Strategic Plan for FY2027-2031
• Budget amendment increasing 2025-2026 Capital Projects by $2,349,301.91 and Grants by $400,000.00
• Darrington Roadway Improvement Project budget increase to $7,580,494
• Single source purchase of iPads for the Elections Department for $168,000.00
• Public hearing for a $196,938.00 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application

Commissioners Court - Special Meeting

The Commissioners Court will receive a presentation on the county's strategic plan for fiscal years 2027-2031. The body will also consider transferring an employment agreement to the El Paso Area Transportation Systems, Local Government Corporation.

• Presentation on the El Paso County Strategic Plan for FY2027-2031
• Authorization to transfer the employment agreement of John Christian Andoh III (Contract No. 2025-0561 and 2025-1007) to the El Paso Area Transportation Systems, Local Government Corporation
• Executive session to discuss legal rights and responsibilities regarding Texas purchasing law exemptions

The Commissioners Court approved the transfer of employment rights and obligations for John Christian Andoh III to the El Paso Area Transportation Systems, Local Government Corporation. The court also received a presentation on the FY2027-2031 Strategic Plan.

• Approved transfer of employment agreement for John Christian Andoh III to El Paso Area Transportation Systems (5-0)
• Received presentation on El Paso County Strategic Plan for FY2027-2031

Women's Commission Special Meeting

The Women's Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss closing gaps regarding domestic violence in El Paso County. The session includes panel discussions on law enforcement practices, case processing, pre-trial diversion, and support services.

• Proposed action to suspend live streaming of the September 30, 2026 meeting
• Law enforcement panel on domestic violence practices, training gaps, and strengths
• Panel discussion on domestic violence case processing and pre-trial diversion program
• Panel discussion on support services from the County Attorney’s office and CASFV’s BIPP program

Women's Commission Special Meeting

The Women's Commission will meet to finalize preparations and member responsibilities for the Close the Gap Summit scheduled for September 30, 2026. The commission will also consider suspending the live stream and recording of this special session.

• Proposal to suspend live streaming and recording of the September 29 meeting
• Finalization and walkthrough of the Close the Gap Summit

Commissioners Court Regular - Business

The Commissioners Court will consider a budget amendment increasing the overall budget to $687,230,552.76. The body is also reviewing several agreements to transition public transportation services and assets to the El Paso Area Transportation Services, Local Government Corporation (EPATS).

• Budget amendment No.44 to increase the 2025-2026 operating budget to $687,230,552.76
• Agreement for the Mission Valley Paso del Norte (PDN) Trail Phase 1 Project using $3,530,400 in credits
• Interlocal agreement for regional transit services with a County contribution of $2,011,646
• Contract with Safeware, Inc. for parking garage access control upgrades totaling $472,813.22
• Subscription agreement with Thompson Reuters West-Proflex for $79,020

The Court approved several agreements to transition public transportation services to the El Paso Area Transportation Services (EPATS). It also authorized a budget amendment increasing the overall operating budget to $687,230,552.76 and approved the creation of two new Heritage Tourism positions.

• Approved budget amendment No.44 increasing overall budget to $687,230,552.76 (5-0)
• Approved transition of transit operations and support services to EPATS (5-0)
• Approved $2,011,646 contribution to EPATS for FY2027 regional transit services (5-0)
• Approved creation of two new Heritage Tourism positions funded by HOT funds (5-0)
• Approved $1,042,271.26 budget increase for Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility design (5-0)
• Approved $472,813.22 for parking garage access control upgrades (5-0)
• Reduced Destination El Paso agreement budget by $62,355 (4-0)
• Reduced El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce agreement budget by $315,000 (4-0)

Commissioners Court Regular - Resolutions

The Commissioners Court will consider updating water and sewer rates for the East Montana Water System. The body is also reviewing several contracts, budget amendments, and the FY 2026 Sheriff's Office Budget.

• Proposed water and sewer rate changes for El Paso County Water System d/b/a East Montana Water System
• Budget amendment No. 43 increasing the 2025-2026 operating budget by $2,324,561.26
• Contract for Budget Management System from GTY Technology/Euna Solutions for $633,223.95
• Lease agreement with Dell Financing Services, LLC and Spectrum Imaging Technologies Inc. for $1,282,180.60
• Crisis Intervention Team agreement with Emergence Health Network not to exceed $513,689

The Commissioners Court approved a 6% water rate increase and a 5% sewer rate increase for the East Montana Water System. The court also authorized the El Paso County Hospital District to execute a real estate lease with a purchase option in central El Paso.

• Approved 6% water and 5% sewer rate increase for East Montana Water System (4-0)
• Authorized El Paso County Hospital District real estate lease with purchase option (3-0)
• Approved $358,135.50 for Budget Management System from GTY Technology/Euna Solutions (5-0)
• Approved $1.28M lease addendum with Dell Financing Services and Spectrum Imaging Technologies (5-0)
• Ratified TIRZ No. 1 Interlocal Agreement amendment with Town of Horizon City (3-1)
• Approved $513,689 contract with Emergence Health Network for Crisis Intervention Team (5-0)
• Approved $65,370.24 CLEAR Proflex Agreement for Public Defender’s Office (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment No. 43 increasing grants by $2,324,561.26 (5-0)

Commissioners Court - Special Meeting

The Commissioners Court will review updates on voter-approved bond projects and the county's 90th Texas Legislative Session agenda. The body will also discuss regional transportation planning and an abandoned lots policy.

• Presentation on voter approved bond projects in the Capital Improvement Plan
• Action on the 90th Texas Legislative Session Agenda
• Feedback on the El Paso County Abandoned Lots Policy (OP-10709)
• Input on the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation Policy Board Meeting Agenda
• Executive session regarding Chapter 381 and Chapter 312 Agreements with Wurldwide, LLC for the Meta El Paso Data Center

The Commissioners Court voted to delete the agenda item regarding the 90th Texas Legislative Session. The court also received presentations on bond projects, abandoned lots policy, and regional transportation planning. A motion was passed to hold closed-session deliberations regarding contract negotiations for the Meta El Paso Data Center.

• Deleted 90th Texas Legislative Session Agenda item (4-0)
• Approved closed-session deliberations regarding Wurldwide, LLC contract negotiations for Meta El Paso Data Center (4-0)

Women's Commission Regular Meeting

The Women's Commission will receive a presentation on child support cases with domestic violence indicators. The body will also plan the "Close the Gap" Summit and set the agenda for the next meeting.

• Presentation from El Paso County Domestic Relations Office on child support cases with Domestic Violence indicators
• Planning for the "Close the Gap" Summit regarding topics, stakeholders, and County resources
• Approval of September 1, 2026 meeting minutes

Veterans Advisory Board

The Veterans Advisory Board will meet to select the 2027 Veteran of the Year. The board will also discuss whether to suspend the live broadcast of this special session.

• Selection of 2027 Veteran of the Year
• Proposed suspension of live broadcasting for the September 15, 2026 session

Commissioners Court Regular - Business

The Commissioners Court will consider a variety of consent agenda items, including budget amendments and several service contracts. The body is also reviewing updates to the county's Master Thoroughfare Plan and various trail projects.

• Adoption of the 2026 Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) Update
• Budget amendment No. 42 increasing the overall budget to $681,614,389.50
• Contract with Wilson & Company, Inc. for Gallegos Park and River Trail projects for $1,127,369.60
• Liability insurance premiums for FY27 in the amount of $835,695.24
• Agreement with Midwest Tapes LLC/Hoopla for digital media renewal totaling $430,000

The Commissioners Court approved the annual operating budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. The court also adopted a legislative agenda for the 90th Texas Legislative Session and approved several infrastructure and service contracts.

• Adopted FY 2027 annual operating budget (5-0)
• Approved 90th Texas Legislative Session agenda and priorities (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Horizon City TIRZ No. 1 agreement (4-1)
• Approved $1.1M contract for Gallegos Park and River Trail project (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis grant (5-0)
• Authorized $835,695.24 for FY27 liability insurance premiums (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment No. 42 increasing overall budget to $681,614,389.50 (5-0)
• Authorized letter to Sheriff regarding budgetary concerns and overtime (5-0)

Pilot Arts Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on two items. These include a report from the El Paso Community Foundation on allocated arts projects and a status update on the Arts Masterplan.

• Update from El Paso Community Foundation on Commissioners Court's allocated arts projects
• Update on the Arts Masterplan
• Approval of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes

El Paso County Historical Commission

The El Paso County Historical Commission will discuss its annual budget, expenditures, and outreach efforts. The body will also review historical marker deadlines and receive updates on heritage tourism and Keystone Heritage Park.

• Review of CHC annual budget and expenditures to date
• Discussion on cancellation of a December 2026 meeting
• Review of Historical Marker Committee deadlines, applications, restoration, and dedication ceremonies
• Presentation on activity at Keystone Heritage Park
• Reports from the Education & Heritage Tourism and Historic Cemeteries committees

Purchasing Board Meeting

The Purchasing Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates from the Purchasing Department. The board will also discuss and take action on a 360 evaluation and development plan for the Purchasing Agent.

• Approval of April 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Purchasing Department presentation and updates
• Human Resources Department 360 evaluation and development plan for the Purchasing Agent

Women's Commission Special Meeting

The Women's Commission will meet to discuss the planning of the 'Close the Gap' Summit. The body will determine topics, stakeholders, and necessary County resources for the event.

• Planning for the 'Close the Gap' Summit
• Approval of July 19, 2026 meeting minutes

The Women's Commission approved the minutes from the July 19, 2026 meeting. No action was taken regarding the planning of the “Close the Gap” Summit or the setting of agenda items for the next meeting.

• Approved July 19, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Commissioners Court Regular - Resolutions

The Commissioners Court will consider a budget amendment to increase the overall operating budget to $678,442,017.03. The body is also reviewing several service contracts, grant awards, and resolutions of recognition.

• Budget amendment No. 41 to increase grants by $9,080,740.23
• Single source purchase of digital media for Community Service Department for $430,000.00
• West Law Proflex Subscription for the District Attorney's Office for $254,041.44
• Construction of San Felipe OHV Park Training Area Restroom Phase I for $195,400
• External financial auditing services agreement with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP up to $174,760

The Commissioners Court approved a budget amendment increasing the 2025-2026 operating budget to $678,442,017.03. The court also authorized the Office of the County Judge to oversee the Binational Affairs Division through March 2027 and approved several single-source procurement contracts.

• Approved budget amendment No. 41 increasing overall budget to $678,442,017.03 (5-0)
• Authorized Office of the County Judge to oversee Binational Affairs Division through March 2027 (4-1)
• Approved $430,000 single-source purchase for digital library materials from Midwest Tape, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $254,041.44 single-source purchase for West Law Proflex Subscription (5-0)
• Approved $195,400 contract to Keystone Contractors and Engineers for San Felipe OHV Park restroom (5-0)
• Approved $174,760 external financial auditing agreement with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting legislative action to modernize statewide wireless 9-1-1 service (5-0)
• Approved $1,587,050 budget transfer for Sheriff's Office meals and ballistic shields (5-0)

El Paso County Risk Pool Board Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees of the Risk Pool will review several 2025 annual reports from Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. The board is also considering changes to medical plan coverage and the transition of EPATS to the County's Health Plan.

• Proposed removal of plan exclusion to include coverage for TMJ effective 9/01/2026
• Ratification of First Amendment to Administrative Services and COBRA Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (Contract No. 2026-0431)
• Discussion on the impacts of HB4144
• Discussion on EPATS transition to the County's Health Plan
• Acceptance of County Auditors report for March to July 2026

Commissioners Court Regular - Business

The Commissioners Court will discuss and take action on the 2026 property tax rate and FY 2027 budget for the University Medical Center of El Paso. The body will also review budgets and tax rates for Emergency Service Districts #1 and #2 and the 911 District.

• Proposed 2026 property tax rate and FY 2027 budget for University Medical Center of El Paso
• FY 2026-2027 budgets and property tax rates for Emergency Service Districts #1 and #2
• Proposed FY 2027 budget for the El Paso County 911 District
• Construction Manager at Risk Contract with Dantex Construction Company, Inc. for the El Paso County Animal Shelter
• Single source purchase of Clear Proflex Subscription for Public Defender Department for $173,790.96

The Commissioners Court authorized the County Attorney to request intervention in a Public Utility Commission proceeding regarding the Pine to Caliente 345-Kv transmission line. The court also approved several FY2027 budgets and tax rates for the Hospital District and Emergency Service Districts.

• Authorized intervention in PUC proceeding for Pine to Caliente transmission line (5-0)
• Adopted Hospital District tax rate of $0.236904 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Approved FY2027 Hospital District operating, capital, and debt service budgets (5-0)
• Approved FY2027 911 District budget (5-0)
• Approved ESD #1 FY2027 budget of $19,280,788.50 and tax rate of $0.100000 (5-0)
• Approved ESD #2 FY2027 budget of $23,935,707.00 and tax rate of $0.090398 (5-0)
• Approved CMAR contract with Dantex Construction Company for Animal Shelter (5-0)
• Denied pending claim of Leopoldo Aguilar (5-0)

Commissioners Court - Special Meeting

The Commissioners Court will consider authorizing a construction contract for the El Paso County Animal Shelter and updating water and sewer rates. The body will also receive presentations on flood damage prevention, the Master Thoroughfare Plan, and bond project updates.

• Proposed $21,000,000 CMAR contract with Dantex Construction Company, Inc. for the El Paso County Animal Shelter
• Proposed water and sewer rate changes for the El Paso County Water System (East Montana Water System) effective October 1, 2026
• Proposed update to the El Paso County Flood Damage Prevention Order
• Proposed update to the County’s Master Thoroughfare Plan
• Discussion on regional transportation planning and funding for the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Commissioners Court voted to delete a proposed $21 million construction contract for the El Paso County Animal Shelter. The court also held an executive session regarding bond projects and received presentations on flood prevention and thoroughfare planning.

• Deleted $21M animal shelter contract with Dantex Construction Company, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved moving Bond Performance Team update to executive session (5-0)
• Deleted executive session item regarding statutory public purpose test (5-0)
• No action taken on water and sewer rates for East Montana Water System
• No action taken on regional transportation planning and funding

Women's Commission Meeting

The Women's Commission will receive a presentation on how the Domestic Relations Office handles child support cases with domestic violence indicators. The body will also plan the "Close the Gap" Summit and set items for the next meeting.

• Presentation from El Paso County Domestic Relations Office on child support cases with Domestic Violence indicators
• Planning for the "Close the Gap" Summit including topics, stakeholders, and County resources
• Approval of July 19, 2026 meeting minutes

Veterans Advisory Board

The Veterans Advisory Board will meet to select the 2027 Veteran of the Year. The board will also discuss goals for 2026 to submit to the Commissioners Court and consider suspending the live broadcast of the session.

• Selection of the 2027 Veteran of the Year
• Discussion of short- and long-term goals for 2026 for submission to Commissioners Court
• Action regarding suspending the live broadcasting of the August 19, 2026 session

Commissioners Court Regular - Resolutions

The Commissioners Court will discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and hold a public hearing to adopt the property tax rate. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and grant applications for the Sheriff's Office.

• Public hearing and adoption of the FY 2026-2027 property tax rate
• Purchase of three 2026 Ford F150s and one 2025 Ford F-550 Bucket Truck for $368,911.25
• Purchase of rifle resistant components for 24 Sheriff's Office vehicles for $250,276.40
• External financial auditing services agreement with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP up to $174,760
• Public hearing on County Clerk's Records Archive Preservation and Restoration Plan and a $10.00 fee

The Commissioners Court adopted a no-new-revenue property tax rate of $0.451133 per $100 assessed value for the 2026 tax year. The court also approved several FY2027 budget adjustments, including a 3.25% COLA and step increase for eligible employees. Additionally, the court authorized an economic development agreement with Wiwynn Technology Corporation.

• Adopted no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.451133 per $100 assessed value (5-0)
• Approved 3.25% COLA and step increase for eligible employees (5-0)
• Approved Chapter 381 agreement with Wiwynn Technology Corporation for Project MIST (3-1)
• Approved shifting $2.4M from Economic Impact Fund to Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
• Authorized $54,648.80 for completion of Tornillo Veterans Memorial (5-0)
• Approved $368,911.25 for four Ford trucks (5-0)
• Approved $250,276.40 for rifle-resistant vehicle components (5-0)
• Authorized letter to Governor Abbott regarding data center project audits (5-0)

Pilot Arts Advisory Committee

The Pilot Arts Advisory Committee will meet to review previous meeting minutes and receive updates on two items. These include a report from the El Paso Community Foundation on allocated arts projects and a status update on the Arts Masterplan.

• Update from El Paso Community Foundation on Commissioners Court's allocated arts projects
• Update on the Arts Masterplan
• Approval of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes