Remarks by Rudy Cruz Jr
237 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 8 of 10
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“So today we're not ready to take action on any of the freezes, the 65 and over, or disability?”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“I think what we also need to do moving forward is we need to start doing some type of forecasting working alongside our planning and zoning department. We need to start gauging what new businesses are going to start bringing in sales tax-wise and also feeding into the property tax. I see new business moving in, but I think it's fair to say that we also need to do our job in forecasting and seeing what available properties are out there available so that we can start capturing those monies to see what is going to allow us to make these types of things feasible for our elderly and also the…”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Okay. So on this item, the only action that the council's gonna, take tonight is on the the tax rate today it's just a presentation for well the item says workshop and discussion and action yes sir for our budget”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“So this is just for adoption of the new budget, of the budget cycle.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“I think all of the savings that we've been seeing are necessary for us to continue operating. Governor of Texas was in our city yesterday and he spoke highly of our city. We've been able to move development a lot quicker than other parts of Texas because we are setting the tone, as he mentioned, through the third-party inspection that, as you can see, we've done some adjustments in our planning department. But at the end of the day, I know sometimes it may be difficult for us to make some of these decisions, and some of the savings that you see may also include personnel that may no longer be…”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“or comments on what was presented tonight, and any of the slides here, with any of the adjustments made in any of the departments. You guys, does that sit well with everyone?”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Any other questions or comments for staff? No, at this time I'm gonna need a motion and a second for the 2026-2027 budget for our departments to include revenue projects for fiscal year 2026 and 2027.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“THERE'S A MOTION AND SECOND. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“AND THAT MOTION CARRIES. THANK YOU. OKAY. AT THIS TIME, WE MOVE INTO CONSENT AGENDA.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“SECOND. MOTION AND SECOND TO CONSENT. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. AYE. AND THAT MOTION CARRIES. WE NOW MOVE INTO OUR REGULAR AGENDA. With agenda item number 12, this is a public hearing of an ordinance approving a proposed amendment to the City of Socorro's master plan and rezoning of lot two, block one, Socorro Rehabilitation Subdivision located on South Moon Road, City of Socorro, El Paso County, Texas from C2 General Commercial to R1 Single Family Residential to allow for the construction of a residential dwelling. It's now 7.09 p.m. and the public hearing is now open.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“As there are no speakers, we close it at 7.09 p.m. as well. We move into agenda item 13. This is the second reading and adoption of an ordinance approving a proposed amendment to the City of Socorro's master plan and rezoning of Block 2, Block 1, Socorro Rehabilitation Subdivision, located on South Moon Road, City of Socorro, El Paso County, Texas, from C2, General Commercial to R1, Single Family Residential, to allow for the construction of a residential dwelling.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Any questions on this item? It's a big house.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Yeah. So the original property owner was wanting to do the three, I guess, the residential units, and now it's just... No, no, no.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“No, I think the neighbors respect this type of development more than it being commercial or multifamily, so. Any other questions? No, there was a motion and second. All those in favor, say aye.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“And that motion carries. We move into agenda item 14. This is a public hearing of an ordinance approving the adoption of amendments to the City of Socorro code of ordinances to establish a unified development code The proposed action would include the repeal, replacement, amendment, and consolidation of existing development-related regulations, including but not limited to provisions governing zoning, land use, subdivisions, platting, development standards, application procedures, review authority, enforcement, and other related development regulations, thereby establishing a comprehensive…”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Thank you. As there are no speakers, we also close the public hearing at 7.15 p.m. We move into agenda item number 15. This is the second reading and adoption of an ordinance approving the adoption of amendments to the City of Socorro CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE. THE PROPOSED ACTION WOULD INCLUDE THE REPEAL, REPLACEMENT, AMENDMENT, AND THE CONSOLIDATION OF EXISTING DEVELOPMENT-RELATED REGULATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVISIONS GOVERNING ZONING, LAND USE, SUBDIVISIONS PLATTING, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, APPLICATION PROCEDURES, REVIEW AUTHORITY, ENFORCEMENT,…”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Do staff have any, council have any questions or comments on the UDC?”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“In chapter 85? No, just one question. I know that you're not able to go into much detail just because it's such a large document. It's a living document, as you mentioned. It's one that can be amended any time. I saw the slides where it shows how the development first enters into the city as far as how things get approved. Is the planning and zoning, The Board of Adjustments identified also in the UDC?”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Okay. Are there any abstains, abstentions? No? That motion carries. Appreciate that, thank you so much. Thank you for the presentation.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“We saw you at the dusty tap and the wind down and so. Of course. Thank you.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“Second. The motion and second to take a recess. All those in favor, say aye. Aye.”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026
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“And that motion carries. At this time, we're going to adjourn into a quick recess at 7.44 p.m. Good evening, everyone. This is a continuation of the August 6th, 2026 meeting. And we are now out of recess and it's 8.02 p.m. And we're going to leave off where we left off. We're going to begin where we left off on with agenda item 16. With the discussion in action to approve resolution 851 authorizing the city of Socorro to enter into an advanced funding agreement with the state of Texas acting through the Texas Department of Transportation to approve funding for the Rio Vista Road Complete…”
City Council · Aug 6, 2026