Discussion and action authorizing the City Manager to develop within 60 days a proposed Data Center Policy Framework for the City of El Paso. The framework shall prioritize community engagement, utility providers, local, state and regional government in implementation considerations, evaluate long term impacts on infrastructure and utilities. During development of the framework, City negotiations or development discussions related to new data center projects shall be paused. Further, direct the city attorney to conduct a legal analysis of all current 380 agreements with data centers.

Committee

City Council

Requested by

City Clerk's Office

Introduced

February 10, 2026

On agenda

February 17, 2026

Where it was heard

City Council Feb 17, 2026 Postponed Fail City Council Feb 17, 2026 Amend Fail City Council Feb 17, 2026 Amend Pass City Council Feb 17, 2026 Amend Pass City Council Feb 17, 2026 Authorized Pass

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