| Item Title: | County Judge's Office - El Paso County’s response to the increase of migrants in El Paso County, Texas | | Submitted By: | Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098 | | Subject: | Discuss and take appropriate action regarding El Paso County’s response to the increase of migrants in El Paso County, Texas. | | Background: | Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 551.045, this is a matter of public necessity requiring immediate action by the El Paso County Commissioners Court in that local shelters are at or nearing capacity to respond to the increase of migrants entering El Paso County resulting in a significant number of individuals living on the street, enduring extreme weather conditions, and lacking basic necessities such as food and shelter. The purpose of the agenda item is to receive direction and authorization from the Commissioners Court on reallocating financial resources and other potential County resources to address migrant care coordination with the City of El Paso and other NGO’s . | | Fiscal Impact: | | | Recommendation: | | | Prior Action: | | | Strategic Plan: | .. | | Strategic Plan Information: | |
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