Robert C. Studer

The Board meeting focused on several key infrastructure projects. Discussion and action items included the execution of instruments for the Fabins Airport Fuel Farm Project, involving a construction contract, change orders, and work authorizations. The Board also addressed the Canot Improvements First Street Project, authorizing interlocal agreements and construction contracts. Additionally, the Board moved forward with master agreements for the 2025 deliverable contracts program and reviewed change orders for the Pelicano Drive widening and Fabins Airport hanger expansion projects.

The board discussed and took action on several items including the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2025 Audited Financial Report. Board resolutions were approved regarding procurements for the Fabens Airport Fuel Farm Improvements and the Alamo Alto Trail Project. Additional authorizations were granted for an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for a bike share project, a grant application for the Wyler Aerial Tramway Project, an amendment to an interlocal agreement for the Tornillo Guadalupe Port of Entry Study, and a memorandum of understanding for the Pellicano Drive Widening Project. Furthermore, the board authorized amendments to various work authorizations and reviewed an annual compliance report for the Texas Department of Transportation. The meeting also addressed right-of-way acquisitions and the potential use of eminent domain for the Montwood Drive Extension Project.

The board meeting featured a detailed report on construction change orders for several infrastructure projects. Key discussion topics included progress and status updates for the Fabens Airport Hangar Expansion, the Fabens Airport Fuel Farm Improvements, and the Pellicano Drive Widening Project. The board reviewed multiple change orders categorized as approved by the Executive Director, previously approved by the Board, or requiring new Board action. Specifically, the board addressed requests for formal action on change orders related to the Fuel Farm project and the Pellicano Drive Widening Project, including a motion to authorize the execution of Change Order No. 1 for the latter.

The board addressed several key items, including the introduction of a new board member and the authorization of a construction letting for Phase 3 of the Alamo Alto Trail Project. Resolutions were passed to amend agreements for the I-10 Westbound Frontage Road Project and to update the interlocal agreement with the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization for the International Border Crossings Strategic Plan. Additionally, the board accepted various reports for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, including financial and investment statements, the El Paso Bike Share program, and consultant resource usage. The board also adopted a new Communications Plan and approved a resolution regarding annual Security Awareness Training compliance.

The board meeting included the introduction of a new board member, authorization for a construction letting for phase three of the Alamo Alto Trail project, and the approval of amendments to agreements related to the I-10 westbound frontage road project and the International Border Crossing Strategic Plan. Additionally, the board accepted second-quarter reports for the fiscal year, including financial statements, investment reports, and updates on the SunCycle program. A proposed communications plan was also presented for board discussion.