Board of County Commissioners Meeting 4/28/2026

The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on April 28, 2026. The meeting included the approval of the consent calendar and a proclamation recognizing National Small Business Week, highlighting the importance of small businesses to the local economy and community. Several small business owners spoke about their contributions and challenges. The board also approved the adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code with amendments, a significant update to fire safety regulations across multiple fire districts in the county. Additionally, the Chief Financial Officer presented the first quarter 2026 budget report, noting positive trends in property tax and sales tax revenues, as well as miscellaneous revenue from fleet equipment sales. No new procurement contracts or RFPs were discussed, but the budget report indicated ongoing capital improvement projects and financial health of county funds. Public comments included concerns about a proposed Buc-ee's development and water resource issues. The meeting concluded without executive session requests.