City of Socorro: City Council Meeting, July 16, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

The City of Socorro City Council held a meeting on July 16, 2026, which included several procurement and land use decisions. The council approved a rezoning ordinance for a property at 10484 Elsid Drive from R1 single-family residential to R2 medium density residential, limiting the development to eight dwelling units. The approval included discussion of a detailed site plan and community agreements, though private agreements between the developer and neighbors were clarified as outside city enforcement. Additionally, the council awarded RFQ26-03 for a city historical survey to Preservation Texas and authorized the city manager to execute the agreement. The meeting also included approval of plats for Makadoo Acres Replat B and Bettis Subdivision final plat, facilitating residential development. Other actions included approving a parade permit and fee waiver for Socorro High School and ratifying a letter of support for the Socorro Missions application to the National Fund for Sacred Places. Motions related to these procurement and land use items were passed unanimously.