CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 2, 2026

The City Council meeting of Eagle Pass, Texas, held on June 2, 2026, covered a range of community and municipal topics with a strong focus on procurement and infrastructure projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of an ordinance to comply with Texas House Bill 2844, which centralizes mobile food unit regulation under the Texas Department of State Health Services, eliminating local permits and associated fees. The council also approved entering into an agreement with Choose Clinical Group to repurpose the old Fort Duncan Hospital into a clinical facility for veterans and community health services, with plans for asbestos remediation funded through state and federal grants. Additionally, the council considered adopting the 2021 ICC building codes to improve construction standards and potentially reduce insurance costs, with plans for stakeholder engagement and phased implementation. The meeting also highlighted a favorable state infrastructure bank loan opportunity for a $50 million project at a low interest rate of 2.11%, with formal approval pending. Lastly, the council approved an equipment lease purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions for new dispatch consoles for police and fire departments, totaling approximately $656,000, to replace outdated communication equipment and ensure continued public safety operations. Motions related to these procurement actions were unanimously approved by the council.