January 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular City Council Meeting
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1. Call to order; Pledge of Allegiance; Establishment of Quorum
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2. Open Forum:
Description:
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member(s) of the City Council requests one or more items be removed from the CONSENT AGENDA to the REGULAR AGENDA for separate discussion and action prior to the City Council's vote to adopt the CONSENT AGENDA. |
3. Approval of Minutes from:
Description:
December 10, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.
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4. Discussion and Action:
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Mayor/Asst. City Atty
Description:
Authorizing the Mayor to sign a Participation and Release Form on behalf of the Town of Horizon City to receive a proportionate share of funds form the Kroger Opiod Settlement negotiated by the Texas Attorney General.
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5. Discussion and Action:
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Mayor/EDC Executive Director
Description:
That the City Council approve the Town's revised Stormwater Management Program for renewal of coverage under the Small MS4 General Permit and authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Intent, all to be submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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6. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/EDC Executive Director
Description:
On the appointment of Rafael Padilla to the EDC Board of Directors Committee.
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7. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Vargas
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On authorization for the Mayor to sign the FY 2024 (3007410) Operation Stonegarden Grant Interlocal Agreement with El Paso County.
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8. Request to Excuse Absent Council Members:
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9. Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
REGULAR AGENDA
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10. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Finance Director
Description:
On a report regarding the Horizon City Annual Christmas Parade held 12/7/24.
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11. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Vargas
Description:
On a Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to sign all documents necessary to accept a grant in the amount $248,352.40 from the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas to provide additional personnel; crisis intervention programs; re-entry and violence prevention programs; software or other forms of technology needed for threat assessment programs; case management and information sharing solutions and specialized training for court; behavioral health and law enforcement personnel in accordance with the grant application and budget submitted by the Horizon City Police Department.
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12. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Vargas
Description:
On a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the Town of Horizon City and El Paso County MHMR D/B/A Emergency Health Network to establish the procedures and responsibilities for deploying a Crisis Intervention Team to assist persons in mental health crises and persons diagnosed or suspected of mental illness and/or intellectual disability. The amount paid by the City for a mental health clinician shall be $73,971.00 per year.
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13. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
Description:
On an update on the Capital Improvement Program.
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14. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
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Update on the ARPA Program.
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15. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
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On change order no. 2 to Dantex General Contractors for $48,999.19 for the Municipal Facilities Phase 1 project (Solicitation 23-101).
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16. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
Description:
On a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal/Project Development Agreement with the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority for the development of Howard Lowe Pedestrian project, described in said Agreement.
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17. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Asst. City Atty
Description:
On a Resolution ordering an election by the qualified voters of the Town of Horizon City, Texas on May 3, 2025 for the purpose of electing four Aldermen places 1, 2, 4, and 6 to four-year terms.
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18. Discussion:
Presenter:
Mayor/Asst. City Atty
Description:
1st Reading of Ordinance No. _______. An Ordinance calling a special election by the qualified voters of the Town of Horizon City, Texas on May 3, 2025, for the purpose of submitting a proposition on the reauthorization of the local sales and use tax in the Town of Horizon City at the rate of one-quarter (1/4) of one percent (1%) to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets; making provision for the conduct of such election; resolving other matters incident and related to such election; providing for invalidity, proper notice and public meeting and an effective date. The tax will expire on the fourth (4th) anniversary of the date of the election unless the imposition of the tax is reauthorized.
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19. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Asst. City Atty
Description:
On the Contract for Election Services with the El Paso County Elections Administrator for the May 3, 2025, General Election.
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20. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Asst. City Atty
Description:
On the appointment of the election officials and election judges for the General Election on May 3, 2025.
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21. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On a Preliminary & Final Subdivision Plat applications for Kenazo Subdivision (Case No. SUC24-0003), and to authorize the Mayor to sign the recording plat, legally described as Two Portions of Section 31, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railroad Surveys, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas. Containing 4.0031 acres ±. Application submitted by Applicant/Representative JLJ Designs.
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22. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On a Resolution authorizing the Town of Horizon City to sponsor Clint Independent School District on their Senior Scholarship 5K Run/Walk by reducing the Special Event Permit application fee to $100.00.
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23. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and grant a Perpetual Easement Agreement between the Town of Horizon City ("Grantor") and the El Paso Electric Company ("Grantee") necessitated by the Municipal Facilities Project.
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24. PUBLIC HEARING:
Presenter:
Mayor/Finance Director
Description:
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 0313 Amendment No. 01, An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0313 of the Town of Horizon City, adopting the municipal budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, to allow for the transfer of funds in the 2025 Police Department Budget to the 2025 Executive Officials Budget; and providing for repealer and severability clauses.
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25. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Finance Director
Description:
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 0313 Amendment No. 01, An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0313 of the Town of Horizon City, adopting the municipal budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, to allow for the transfer of funds in the 2025 Police Department Budget to the 2025 Executive Officials Budget; and providing for repealer and severability clauses.
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26. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/City Clerk
Description:
On a proposal to consider the closure of City Hall and Courts Administrative offices on December 22, 23 & 26 2025.
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27. Executive Session
Description:
The City Council of the Town of Horizon City reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices,) and 551.086 (Economic Development).
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