The City Attorney's Office provides timely, cost-efficient, quality legal services to support the City Council, City Manager, and City staff in fulfilling their missions and implementing policy set by Council; and to advance, advocate, and safeguard the interests of the City in accordance with applicable law.
El Paso Electric Settlement Agreement
In May 2019, El Paso Electric (EPE) announced the utility would be sold to Infrastructure Investments Fund (IIF). The complex agreement does require review and approvals by El Paso City Council and state regulators, to name a few. In May 2019, El Paso Electric (EPE) announced the utility would be sold to Infrastructure Investments Fund (IIF). The complex agreement does require review and approvals by El Paso City Council and state regulators, to name a few.
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Core Services
Advise City officials and departments on a wide range of legal issues
Research and provide advice, opinions and recommendations on legal issues that come before the City.
- Draft municipal ordinances, resolutions, and agreements.
- Provide advice to City boards, committees, commissions, and City Council Legislative Review Committees.
- Advise Mayor, City Council, City Manager and other City officials of pending legislation and assist in drafting proposals for legislation in areas of concern to the City of El Paso.
- Provide legal advice on state and federal grants.
- Process claims on behalf of the City and against the City.