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Sep 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Public Service Board City Of El Paso Special Meeting Minutes
The board convened a special meeting to conduct a comprehensive budget workshop for the Fiscal Year 2027-2028. Key discussion topics included an overview of operating and capital improvement budgets for water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and stormwater services. The board analyzed various financial challenges, including aging infrastructure and rising operational costs, while evaluating four distinct budget scenarios. Additionally, the board reviewed the scheduling for future budget workshops and the timeline for final budget approval.
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Public Service Board City Of El Paso Regular Meeting Minutes
The board approved several key operational items, including grant applications for water reclamation projects, a sole source agreement for wastewater monitoring, and capacity increases for existing maintenance and operations contracts. Multiple professional engineering services contracts and change orders for ongoing infrastructure projects were awarded. The board also approved awards for government relations services, technical grade methanol supply, and sludge disposal services. Significant construction-related approvals included a preconstruction services contract for Northeast utility improvements and a Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for the Roberto Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion. Additionally, the board adopted amendments to the investment policy, accepted the annual comprehensive financial report, and addressed a variance request for a standby fire protection service.
Jul 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board Regular Meeting
The board discussed and adopted a resolution to submit a grant application to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART Drought Response Program. The funding is intended for the Arsenic Treatment for Direct System Wells Project, which addresses two wells to improve drought resiliency and water supply reliability. The board authorized a grant request of $1,500,000 for the project, which has an estimated total cost of $5,520,000, and committed to funding the remaining $4,020,000 if the grant is awarded.
Jul 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Public Service Board Regular Meeting Minutes
The board addressed several key operational and financial items, including authorization for U.S. Bureau of Reclamation grant applications and Texas Water Development Board funding for the Pure Water Center. Various sole source contracts for water treatment services and materials were approved, as well as master contracts for utility-related construction and maintenance. A presentation on limited Rio Grande water deliveries for 2027 led to the adoption of a drought resolution for emergency procurements. Additionally, the board approved a Public Private Partnership for a Renewable Natural Gas facility, awarded a major lift station relocation project, accepted guaranteed maximum prices for wastewater treatment plant improvements, and ratified emergency quick lime purchases. Amendments to utility rules and regulations were also adopted, and an amendment to a brine water treatment agreement was authorized.
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