City of Socorro: Special City Council Meeting, September 10, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

The City of Socorro held a special city council meeting on September 10, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key agenda items involved the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, including a voter-approved tax rate increase of approximately 14.2%. The council also ratified the tax increase and authorized the El Paso City Tax Office to assess and collect property taxes on behalf of the city. Additionally, the meeting addressed amendments to the organizational chart, resulting in several staffing changes such as the elimination and creation of various city positions to align with budgetary goals and operational needs. The council approved a third amendment to the 2025-2026 budget, decreasing expenditures by $884. Motions to approve the budget, tax rate, organizational changes, and budget amendment were all passed unanimously. Public comments raised concerns about new power lines and traffic impacts from upcoming developments, but no direct procurement actions related to those issues were recorded.