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31. • Request for ProposalsCity of El Paso (El Paso County)

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0347R State Lobbying Services to Holland & Knight LLP for an initial term of one (1) year for an estimated amount of $120,000.00. The award also includes a one (1) year option for an estimated amount of $120,000.00. The total contract time is for two (2) years for a total estimated amount of $240,000.00 Department: Strategic & Legislative Affairs Award to: Holland & Knight LLP City & State: Tampa, FL Item(s): All Initial Term: 1 Years

Presented in: City of El Paso City Council on 2026-09-01
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 4.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“A motion was made by Representative Fierro, seconded by Representative Maldonado-Rocha, to Awarded the item. The motion carried by the following vote:”
ABSENT
“Absent”
AC
Alejandra Chávez
City Representative, District 1
YES
“Aye”
IN
Ivan Niño
City Representative, District 5
YES
“Aye”
AF
Art Fierro
City Representative, District 6
YES
“Aye”
CC
Chris Canales
City Representative, District 8
YES
“Aye”
JA
Josh Acevedo
City Representative, District 2
ABSTAIN
“Recused”
DM
Deanna Maldonado-Rocha
City Representative, District 3
YES
“Aye”
CB
Cynthia Boyar Trejo
City Representative, District 4
ABSENT
“Absent”
LL
Lily Limón
City Representative, District 7
YES
“Aye”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Representative Fierro, seconded by Representative Maldonado-Rocha, to Awarded the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).