CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 14 2026

The City Council of Eagle Pass, Texas, held a special meeting on September 14, 2026, focusing primarily on budget adoption and municipal operational matters. The council discussed and approved the proposed tax rate for 2026 at 0.480052 per $100 valuation, which includes allocations for maintenance, operations, and debt service, expected to generate a tax levy of approximately $12.7 million. The budget presentation detailed total revenues of $66.3 million and appropriations of $64.4 million, including $2.6 million in capital outlay funded nearly half by grants. Key capital purchases include two garbage trucks and police department equipment. The council also addressed procedural changes for stop sign approvals to streamline the process while maintaining safety assessments, ultimately rejecting the initial ordinance proposal and directing staff to revise it for future consideration. Additionally, the council authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute contracts related to utility easements and other city matters. A motion was passed placing the city manager on probationary status with required training and corrective action plans. The meeting concluded with unanimous votes on all motions related to budget adoption, contract authority, and personnel actions.