March 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular City Council Meeting
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1. Call to order; Pledge of Allegiance; Establishment of Quorum
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2. Open Forum:
Description:
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member(s) of the City Council requests one or more items be removed from the CONSENT AGENDA to the REGULAR AGENDA for separate discussion and action prior to the City Council's vote to adopt the CONSENT AGENDA. |
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3. Approval of Minutes from:
Description:
March 3, 2026, Special City Council Meeting.
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4. Request to Excuse Absent Council Members:
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5. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Planning Director
Description:
On the approval of the Town of Horizon City's Phase II MS4 Annual Report for the 2025 calendar year and authorize the Mayor to sign the report and transmittal letter, all to be submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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6. Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
REGULAR AGENDA
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7. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
Description:
On an update on the Capital Improvement Program.
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8. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Program Manager
Description:
The item was postponed from the February 10, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. On the request for authorization and approval for the maximum purchase price of $262,311.00 for the purchase and installation of a new 120' Self Support Tower, TIA-222-H, 112 mph rated, Exposure C, Class III, Sole Source funded by 2023 Certificates of Obligation.
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9. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Program Manager
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This item was postponed from the February 10, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. On the approval of Change Order No. 15 to Dantex General Contractors in the deduction (credit) amount of $5,000.00 for eliminating the demolition of the existing radio tower for the Municipal Facilities Phase 1 Project (Solicitation 23-101). Change Order No. 15 has no impact to the contract completion time.
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10. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Planning Director
Description:
On the ratification of the acceptance of the roadway and drainage improvements as constructed with the Verdancia Unit 1 Subdivision Construction Phase 1 for maintenance and to accept the required maintenance bond and a partial release of the performance bond.
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11. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Planning Director
Description:
On the request for authorization and approval for the maximum purchase price of $94,669.02 for the purchase and installation of a new sound system and all required equipment for Municipal Facilities , Region 19 Contract nos. 24-7488/24-7480 funded by 2023 Certificates of Obligation.
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12. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Police Chief
Description:
On a Resolution authorizing Police Chief Marco Vargas to sign an Interlocal Agreement on behalf of the Town of Horizon City with the El Paso County Juvenile Board and the 65th Judicial District Court to designate a Juvenile Processing Office within the Horizon City Police Headquarters.
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13. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Police Chief
Description:
To approve and authorize the Mayor and Chief of Police to sign the Texas Police Chiefs Association Accreditation agreement for continued accreditation status for best police practices.
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14. PRESENTATION:
Presenter:
Mayor/Police Chief
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On a presentation of the Horizon City Police Department Annual Report.
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15. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Police Chief
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On authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Horizon City Police Department and Clint Independent School District regarding participation in the District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
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16. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Police Chief
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Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with the City of El Paso for the use and interoperability of the P25 digital 800 MHz and VHF public safety radio system.
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17. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Police Chief
Description:
Approve and authorize the Mayor and Chief of Police to sign a memorandum of understanding with the El Paso Police Department on behalf of the City of El Paso for the use of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System used for processing Juvenile Detainees through purchased Live Scan equipment.
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18. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Police Chief
Description:
Approve and authorize the Chief of Police to accept the award from the Texas Facilities Commission for transfer and then to purchase 1 vehicle (SUV) from the State of Texas, State and Federal Surplus Property Office, in the amount of $1,500, as per authority granted to Texas Facilities Commission through HB 229 (84th legislature) Texas Government Code 2175.308.
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19. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Police Chief
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Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a Grant Resolution for Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority 2027 Grant Application.
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20. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Police Chief
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Approve and authorize for the Mayor or his designee to sign the FY2027 grant resolution for the Portable Radio Enhancement Project to the Office of the Governor.
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21. Discussion:
Presenter:
Mayor/Finance Director
Description:
1st Reading of Ordinance No. 0323 Amendment No. 01, An Ordinance amending Ordinance NO. 0323 (Amendment NO. 01) of The Town of Horizon City, Adopting the Municipal Budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year, to allow for the budgeting and expenditure of funds for Police Department vehicles and lease payments for the Administrative Building; and Providing repealer and severability clauses.
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22. Executive Session
Description:
The City Council of the Town of Horizon City reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices,) and 551.087 (Economic Development).
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