City Council 7/21/2026

The City Council of El Paso, Texas, held a meeting on July 21, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the award of a three-year security guard services contract to TriRiccore Security valued at approximately $1.96 million, and contracts for high-density mineral bond road maintenance and traffic management center improvements totaling about $1.56 million and an unspecified amount respectively. The council also approved a Chapter 380 economic development incentive agreement for a $270,000 residential infill project, providing tax rebates and fee waivers totaling nearly $16,000. Additionally, a $2.7 million capital improvement project was approved for the renovation of Fire Station Number 3, funded by a 2019 public safety bond. Other agenda items included a resolution to allocate $10,000 in discretionary funds for a community block party and an ordinance directing the city attorney to draft consumer protection regulations for cryptocurrency kiosks to combat fraud. A motion to prohibit the use of personal and city cell phones during meetings was proposed but failed for lack of a second. The meeting also featured proclamations recognizing the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and honoring community volunteer efforts. The council unanimously approved all procurement-related motions presented during the session.