CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2026

The City Council of Eagle Pass, Texas, held a comprehensive meeting covering a wide range of topics including procurement, contracting, and budgetary matters. Key highlights included the approval of special assessment revenue bonds for public improvement districts, with detailed presentations on bond pricing, sources, and uses, emphasizing that these bonds are developer-funded and do not impact the city's finances or tax rates. The council also discussed capital improvement projects, including the Paty Boulevard extension funded through a Texas State Infrastructure Bank loan, and the Camino Rail Port facilities improvement project, awarding a supplemental contract to Ardura Group Inc. Additionally, the council approved a revised and comprehensive purchasing policy to enhance internal controls, increase procurement thresholds, and formalize standard operating procedures, aiming to improve fiscal responsibility and audit readiness. Other procurement actions included the purchase of cardiac monitors funded by a state grant and the evaluation of parking meter upgrades to modernize downtown infrastructure. The meeting concluded with several executive session items related to economic development agreements and partnerships, all resulting in motions for approval. Overall, the meeting demonstrated the city's commitment to strategic financial management, infrastructure development, and enhanced procurement practices.