City Council Work Session 7/6/2026

The City Council Work Session of El Paso, Texas, held on July 6, 2026, focused extensively on public health and infrastructure topics. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to addressing the opioid and substance use disorder crisis, including presentations on harm reduction strategies, Narcan distribution, overdose response teams, and data analytics procurement to better track and manage overdose incidents. The council discussed funding sources, including state allocations and opioid settlement funds totaling approximately $1.2 million, with about 75% allocated to the municipality. Procurement efforts were underway for a surveillance system contract with the local health information exchange (FIX) to enhance data-driven interventions. Additionally, the meeting covered water supply and infrastructure planning for northeast El Paso and the Meta data center site, detailing long-term water demand projections, supply diversification strategies, and capital projects funded through impact fees. The council also reviewed proposed fee adjustments for fiscal year 2027 across various city departments, including planning and inspections, international bridges, museums, and parks, aiming to align fees with service costs and support capital improvement projects. Several motions related to legal actions and economic development were passed in executive session, including authorizing the city attorney to file suits and retain outside counsel. Overall, the session combined public health procurement initiatives, infrastructure planning, and budgetary fee adjustments to support city operations and community health.