Discussion and action to direct El Paso Water Utilities to schedule and conduct 8 city council district community meetings regarding the proposed budget and rate increase. These meetings should be held between now and January 13, 2026 to ensure adequate public outreach and input prior to budget adoption on January 14, 2026. The purpose of these community meetings is to: - Provide residents with clear information on the proposed budget and any associated rate adjustments - Offer the public an opportunity for questions and feedback - Ensure transparency and community engagement in the budget development process Further, City Manager is directed to coordinate with El Paso Water to finalize meeting dates, locations, and communication plans to ensure broad community awareness.

Committee

City Council

Introduced

December 9, 2025

On agenda

December 16, 2025