May 13, 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. |
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3. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On the appointment of Rafael Padilla by City Council Member Guillermo Ortega (Place 1) to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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4. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On the appointment of Alex Barrios by City Counhcil Member Roberto Avila (Place 6) to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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5. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Vargas
Description:
That the Chief of Police be authorized to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Horizon City Police Department and Public Safety Cadets (PSC) a Virginia nonprofit organization created to mentor young adults in order to help them become contributing members of the community by providing knowledge, skills and practical experiences through education and training delivered in the workplace by public safety professionals that build character, physical fitness, and respect for the rule of law and human and civil rights.
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6. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Vargas
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That the Chief of Police be authorized to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Horizon City Police Department and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations to authorize effective enforcement of the laws relating to HSI jurisdiction. Creates for the close cooperation and coordination between the two Parties. This MOU is to govern the use of HSI designations by certain employees as Task Force Officers from the Horizon City Police Department.
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7. Request to Excuse Absent Council Members:
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8. Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
REGULAR AGENDA
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9. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Finance Director
Description:
On the acceptance of findings of the Town of Horizon City audit prepared by SBNG, PC for FY2024.
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10. Discussion:
Presenter:
Mayor/Finance Director
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1st Reading of Ordinance No. 0313 Amendment No. 02, 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 Planning Department Budget; and providing for repealer and severability clauses.
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11. Presentation:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Vargas
Description:
On a Proclamation declaring May 11 - May 17, 2025 as Police Week.
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12. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
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On an update on the Capital Improvement Program.
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13. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
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On a Resolution appointing Andres Rentertia as the Town of Horizon City's designated representative on the Transportation Policy Board for the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the El Paso Urban Transportation Study Area.
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14. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
Description:
On a revised resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Advance Funding Agreement for a Surface Transportation Program (STP) off-system project, Delake Street Construction (CSJ # 0924-06-691) by and between the Town of Horizon City, Texas, and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation.
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15. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
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On change order no. 5 to Dantex General Contractors for $34,343.34 for the Municipal Facilities Phase 1 project (Solicitation 23-101).
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16. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
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On change order no. 6 to Dantex General Contractors for $44,818.03 for the Municipal Facilities Phase 1 project (Solicitation 23-101).
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17. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/EDC Executive Director
Description:
On a Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Horizon Economic Development Corporation to sign a Consultant Services Agreement between the Town of Horizon City Type 4B Economic Development Corporation and 11-D Marketing, LLC for the term of one year, commencing on the effective date of the Agreement.
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18. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/EDC Executive Director
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On a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the Town of Horizon City, Texas and the Town of Clint, Texas for the Town of Horizon City, Texas to provide vector control services to the Town of Clint, Texas during the 2025 calendar year.
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19. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
This item was postponed at the 4/8/25 Regular City Council Meeting.
On the Preliminary Subdivision Plat applications for Rancho Desierto Bello Unit 18 (Case No. SDP25-0001), legally described as a Portion of Leigh Clark Survey No. 297, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas. Containing 17.354 acres ±. Application submitted by Applicant/Representative: TRE & Associates. |
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20. PUBLIC HEARING:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. ______, an Ordinance vacating a portion of a 60'- foot Right-of-Way and 10' ft Utility Easements on a portion of Lots 1-10, Block 19 and Lots 1-11, Block 22. Horizon Country Club Estates Unit 3, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas; and Providing for Repealer and Severability Clauses.
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21. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. ______, an Ordinance vacating a portion of a 60'- foot Right-of-Way and 10' ft Utility Easements on a portion of Lots 1-10, Block 19 and Lots 1-11, Block 22. Horizon Country Club Estates Unit 3, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas; and Providing for Repealer and Severability Clauses.
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22. Discussion:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
1st Reading of Ordinance _________, an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code of Ordinances of the Town of Horizon City, Texas, Chapter 14 (Zoning), establishing Chapter 14B -Transit Oriented Development ("TOD") District Zoning Regulations; providing for Special Zoning District Regulations; providing for a mix of land uses within the TOD Districts; providing for the standards and requirements and regulating the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings, structures or land within the designated TOD Districts; providing for findings of fact; repealer; severability; proper notice And hearing; establishing a penalty of a fine not to exceed $2,000.00 for violations of the established regulations and providing for an effective date.
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23. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On the award of solicitation 2025-102RFP for the HUD Community Project Funding Grant Management and Administration to GilFlo Consulting Services for $69,825 for the first year and a one-year extension for $72,618.
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24. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Grant Management and Administration Agreement with the GilFlo Consulting Services for the Community Project Funding Grant/Congressionally Directed Spending award administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, described in said Agreement.
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25. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On the final plat application for Weaver & Kenazo Subdivision (SUC23-0001), to reaffirm City Council’s approval of the final plat and authorize the Mayor to sign the recording plat, legally described as being Tract 1-J-1, Section 43, Block 78, Township 3 T.&P. Railway Co. Surveys, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas. Containing 9.984 +/- acres. Application submitted by Applicant/Representative CIRE 3.
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26. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
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On a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Developer Participation Agreement between the Town of Horizon City and SCB Holdings LTD for the over width paving on the extension of Kenazo Ave. adjacent to the Weaver & Kenazo Subdivision for a total cost to the City in the amount of $151,789.20.
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27. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On the submitted Replat application for Horizon City Unit Forty Seven Replat A (Case No. SUC25-0003), and authorize the Mayor to sign the recording plat. Legally described as a portion of Lot 8, Block 353, Horizon City Unit Forty-Seven, El Paso County, Texas. Containing 1.5071 acres ±. Application submitted by Sitework Engineering.
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28. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On the submitted Final Subdivision Plat application for Verdancia Unit 1 (Case No. SDF25-0001), allow recording of the final plat prior to the completion of all required improvements secured by sufficient bond and to authorize the Mayor to sign the recording plat. Legally described as Being All of Tract 1, 2F, 3D, and 3H, and a Portion of Tract 2, 3 and 3B, Section 30, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Survey and Vacating Portions of Town of Horizon City Right-Of-Way, El Paso County, Texas. Containing 103.068 acres ±. Application submitted by Applicant/Representative: CEA Group.
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29. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On the Preliminary Subdivision Plat application for Verdancia Unit 2 (Case No. SDP25-0002), legally described as Being A Portion Of Section 32, Block 78, Township 3, Texas And Pacific Railway Company Surveys, El Paso County, Texas. Containing 69.31 acres ±. Application submitted by Applicant/Representative: CEA Group.
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30. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On a Resolution authorizing the Town of Horizon City to sponsor SK84KIDS on their Skateboard Competition for kids by reducing the Special Event Permit application fee to $100.00.
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31. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Asst. City Atty
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On a Resolution and Order denying El Paso Electric Company's application to change rates filed with the Town of Horizon City on January 27, 2025.
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32. 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 551.087 (Economic Development).
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32.A. Discussion:
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On economic development incentives for Project Fleet located within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Horizon City. (551.071, 551.072 and 551.087)
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