# City of Socorro: City Council Meeting, September 17, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

The City of Socorro held its regular City Council meeting on September 17, 2026. Key procurement and contracting discussions included approval of a resolution to participate in the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program, authorizing the city manager to execute grant applications and contracts if funded. The council approved an interlocal agreement with the El Paso Transportation Authority (ETA) to operate the city's local transit services, expanding service days and integrating with regional transit, while retaining city control over assets and service monitoring. Additionally, the council approved a resolution to enter into an advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for engineering design of the Paso de Norte Trail spine alignment project, funded by federal appropriations. A work authorization was approved with CA Engineering Group Inc. for professional engineering services related to park improvement projects, with a maximum payable amount of $745,952.15 funded by 2026 certificates of obligation. Several land rezoning, platting, and subdivision approvals were also conducted, facilitating residential development and community growth. Lastly, the council approved a partnership to develop a community healing and memorial garden, including the planting of trees at no cost to the city. These actions reflect ongoing capital improvement projects, grant funding pursuits, and vendor contracting to support community infrastructure and services.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Socorro: City Council Meeting, September 17, 2026 @ 6:00 PM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nUNMgLJZIo) - City of Socorro