Q: When are City Council meetings held, and when can I get a copy
of the meeting agenda?
A: City Council meetings are held on Tuesday of every week at 9:00 a.m.
in the City Council Chambers, located on the second floor of City Hall,
2 Civic Center Plaza. Agendas are available 72 hours in advance of the
meetings and are online at the Agendas
Section of this web site. Contact the City Clerk's office at (915)
541-4127for more information.
Q: Who are the City's Mayor and City
Council Members?
A: The current Mayor is John Cook. Current Council Members are Ann Morgan
Lilly, Susie Byrd, Melina Castro, Rachel Quintana,
Eddie Holguin Jr.,Steve Ortega, and Beto O'Rourke. For more information,
you may visit the City
Council Section of this web site or call the City Clerk's Office
at (915) 541-4127.
Q: Who do I speak to about City elections?
A: Call the City Clerk's Office at (915) 541-4127.
Q: Where do I go to register
to vote?
A: Registration forms for voting are available through the Elections Department
at 546-2154 or pick up a Voter Registration Application at any U.S. Post
Office. You can also request
a Voter Registration Application.
Q: Who are my elected representatives?
A: For a complete list of contact information on El Paso representatives,
please visit the Elected
Officials Section of this web site.
Q: Where can I obtain a marriage license
or birth certificate?
A: These records are available through El Paso County Clerk at (915) 546-2071.
Q: Where can I get married?
A: You may phone any church or you can get married at the courthouse by
calling (915) 546-2071.
Q: Where can I get a divorce?
A: You need to contact an attorney's office for divorce information. The
City does not offer recommendations for attorneys.
Q: Where can I get statistics like current
demographic, population and unemployment data?
A: Visit our online Quality
of Life Profile or contact the Economic
Development department at (915) 533-4284 or the Planning Division at (915) 541-4024.
Q: How do I get to City Hall?
A:
Eastside of El Paso:
Take I-10 west; Exit at the Downtown Exit, proceed west on Missouri cross
Santa Fe, continue west on Missouri, left on Durango, The public parking
lot will be located to your right at the corner of Durango and Porfirio
Diaz.
Westside of El Paso:
Take I-10 East; exit right at the Porfirio Diaz Exit; continue on access
road to Porfirio Diaz and turn right on Porfirio Diaz, proceed to the
public parking located on you left side at the corner of Porfirio Diaz
and Durango.
Northeast El Paso:
Take US 54 South to Las Cruces Exit which leads to I-10 West, proceed
on I-10 West; exit at the Downtown Exit, proceed west on Missouri crossing
Santa Fe to Durango to Porfirio Diaz where the Public Parking lot will
be located to your right at the corner of Durango and Porfirio Diaz.
Q: Can applications be submitted daily?
A: Applications are only accepted for current openings. A list of
current positions are available by calling our (24) twenty-four hour Job
Line at (915) 541-4094 or by visiting the Human
Resources employment section on our web page.
Q: How do I apply for a position with the City of El Paso?
A: There are three
steps list on the Human Resources web page to apply for a position
with the City. Obtain application, submit application, and take
an examination.
Q: Can applications be accepted by fax?
A: We recommend that applications be delivered in person or mailed
to our office. Our address is Human Resources, 2 Civic Center Plaza –
3rd Floor, El Paso, Texas 79901-1196. If you cannot deliver or mail
your application to the Human Resource Department during the scheduled
filing period and need to fax your application and documents we
recommend you contact us prior to faxing your application to make
certain your application, resume, and documents, are collected from the
fax machine and properly sign-in.
Q: Can my application be used for another job opening?
A: Applications
for one position cannot be used for other job openings.
Q: I have been disqualified. Now what do I do?
A: Applicants who are disqualified
from taking an examination may appeal to the Civil Service Commission.
Q: What is the Civil Service Commission?
A: The Civil
Service Commission is a quasi-judicial board volunteering their time
to ensure applicants and employees are treated fairly. For more information,
visit Civil Service Commission web
page.
Q: What is the appeal process?
A: Applicants who are disqualified
may appeal to the Civil Service Commission, but must do so within seven
days of the date of the disqualification. Untimely
appeals will not be accepted. The Commission will hold regular
meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Q: My application was disqualified
for the position I was seeking. I appealed that decision to Civil
Service Commission and was later changed to qualified. Does this
mean that I am automatically qualified for future openings?
A: Your successful appeal qualifies you only for the position for
which you appealed. Additional applications will be reviewed against
posted qualifications to verify eligible at the time of application.
Q: When will I be contacted?
A: The Human Resources Department will review your job application and
mail you a notice of qualification or disqualification with instructions.
If qualified, once testing is completed and the eligible list has been
certified, a new notice with your grade and rank on the eligible list
will be mailed to you. The Human
Resources Department will contact the top five candidates from the
eligible list to set up an interview with the hiring department when vacancies
occur.
Q: How do I study for an examination?
A: All tests are related to the position and examination topics
come from knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
We recommend that you review the knowledge, skills, and abilities posted
on the job announcement.
Q: Do you conduct hiring interview on the spot?
A: The Human Resources Department recruits for available openings;
however, the hiring department interviews and selects from the top five
applicants on an eligible list.
Q: Do I need a resume, or may I attach my resume?
A: Classified positions require an application. Resumes can ONLY
be substituted in lieu of BLOCK 9 of the application. When a resume is
submitted in lieu of BLOCK 9 it must contain all the information
requested in that section of the application.
Q: If I am interviewed for a position and not selected…will I be
notified?
A: Yes, you will be notified that you were not selected.
Q: How long is an eligible list in effect?
A: Normally, 18 months unless exhausted or extended by Civil
Service Commission.
Q: Where will I work and where is the job located?
A: The job location varies with the department. There are multiple
work locations within the City.
Q: What is the hourly wage or salary for this position?
A: The pay range is listed on the job announcement. Entry salary
for new employees will normally be at the beginning of the salary range.
Salary for promotional employees will be set in accordance with Ordinance
8064 and 8065.
Q: What are the minimum qualifications or requirements for this
position?
A: The minimum qualifications and requirements for each position are
listed on the job
specification.
Q: What are the responsibilities of this job?
A: Information regarding job responsibilities is listed on the job
specification.
Q: How can I learn about current vacancies within the City?
A: To obtain a weekly updated email of job listings; Go to Subscribe
NOW for a Job Mailing List
Q: I have graffiti in my neighborhood.
How do I get it removed?
A: Call the El Paso City Graffiti Hotline at (915) 621-6789.
Q: Where can I get information on Section
8 or HUD housing?
A: You may contact the Applications Office at (915) 849-3796. Office hours
are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Q: Does the City have a first-time home
buyer program?
A: Yes, call the El Paso Housing Finance Corporation at (915) 541-4845.
Q: How do I apply for homestead?
A: You can apply at the Central Appraisal
District at 5801 Trowbridge (915) 780-2000.
Q: How are projects prioritized by the
City, and how does the City determine which projects are going to be done?
A: The City has a five-year capital improvement program whereby projects
are identified throughout the year by technical staff and through citizen
requests. The final decision is made by the El Paso City Council, after
a series of public meetings and public hearings.
Q: My sidewalk needs repair. Who is
responsible?
A: Contact the City's Streets Division at (915) 621-6750.
Q: There is a pothole in the street
in front of my home. Who repairs these?
A: Contact the City's Streets Division at (915) 621-6750. You can also
fill out a Work
Request on-line.
Q: What is the City's Internet address?
A: The City's home page is located at http://www.elpasotexas.gov/
Q: What is difference between the City
Attorney, County Attorney and District Attorney?
A:The City Attorney is the lawyer for the city
government. When the city is sued, the City Attorney appears in court
as defense counsel. When the city’s interests are infringed, the City
Attorney files suit to protect them. The City Attorney also serves as
legal counsel to all City officials and departments in the course of their
official business, drafting ordinances and regulations, reviewing contracts
and providing other legal advice. To learn more about the specific duties
of the City Attorney’s office, see “Mission and Overview.”
The County Attorney is the lawyer for the county government.
www.co.el-paso.tx.us/CA/
The District Attorney investigates and prosecutes criminal
activity on behalf of the State of Texas. http://www.co.el-paso.tx.us/DA/
Q: Where do I get a home security alarm
permit?
A: You can get a permit at City Hall on the 5th Floor at Building Permits & Inspections
(915)541-4560.
Download the Security Alarm Permit Application- 
Q
: Are there charges for police reports?
A: Yes;
Accident reports cost $6.00, whether picked up or mailed.
Certifying the accident report costs $2.00.
A criminal history letter costs $6.00. (Notarized - add another $6.00)
Criminal incident reports cost $0.10 per page if the requestor has the
case number and if requested in person.
Criminal incident reports mailed cost $1.50.
Prices vary when no case number is presented and record research is required.
For additional information contact the Police Records Bureau at 564-7200.
Q: Why is there a charge for reports?
A: The City of El Paso has established charges for crime reports to cover
administrative processing. The State
of Texas establishes the fees for traffic accident reports
Q: Can I contact the Police Records Division
and receive information about a report over the phone?
A: No. All requests for reports must be made in person or in writing as
detailed above.
Q: Can I have a copy of a report sent
to me by fax?
A: No.
Q: How can I get a copy of an accident
report?
A: Accident reports may be obtained by two different methods:
Send a written request by mail. Send a written request containing:
The El Paso Police case number (if known).
The name of a person involved in the accident.
The address or location of the accident.
The date the accident occurred.
A check or money order for $6.00 made payable to the City of El Paso.
A self-addressed envelope.
Request the report in person at one of the following locations:
Police Headquarters, 911 N, Raynor St.
Pebble Hills Regional Command, 10780 Pebble Hills Blvd.
Westside Regional Command, 4801 Osborne Dr.
Mission Valley Regional Command, 9011 Escobar.
Northeast Regional Command, 9600 Dyer.
Please note that the records facilities at Headquarters, Pebble Hills
Regional Command and Mission Valley Regional Command are open Monday
through
Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All facilities are closed on all city holidays.
Q
: How soon after an accident will a
report be available?
A: It generally takes between 3 and 5 working days for an accident report
to become available to the public.
Q: When I made a theft report, I did
not exactly know how much property was stolen from me. How would I update
the report when I have a complete inventory of my loss? ?
A: For major cases, please contact the detective assigned to your case.
Minor reports may be updated by calling the Communications
Division Report Expeditors at 564-7236.
Q: How can I obtain a complete copy of
a case report?
A: You must submit a request through "Open Records." For more
information on Open Records requests, please contact the Police Records
Bureau at 564-7200.
Q: I am applying for a job
and the employer told me I must obtain a Police Records Check (Police Letter).
How to I get one?
A: You can request the report, in person, at one of the following locations:
- Police Headquarters, 911 N, Raynor St.
- Pebble Hills Regional Command, 10780 Pebble Hills Blvd.
- Westside Regional Command, 4801 Osborne Dr.
- Mission Valley Regional Command, 9011 Escobar.
- Northeast Regional Command, 9600 Dyer.
You must complete a request form, have valid state or federal identification
and pay a processing fee of $6.00.
If you desire to have a company or another person pick up your report,
they must present a notarized waiver from you granting permission for
this action. They too must present valid identification at time of pick
up.
Q: How long does it take to process a
Police Records Check?
A: At Police Headquarters, Pebble Hills Regional Command, and Northeast
Regional Command the average processing time is 7 to 10 working days.
At Mission Valley Regional Command and Westside Regional Command the request
may be processed while you wait as long as the record requested is not
for a person who has a criminal arrest.
Q
: Once I submit an Open Records request,
how long will it take to process ?
A: Your request will be processed promptly and you will be informed by
telephone or by mail on the status of your request.
Q
: How often does SunMetro run?
A: Call SunMetro information at (915) 533-3333 or visit their web site
at http://www.elpasotexas.gov/sunmetro/sunroute.asp
Q: How can I get from one area to another
on the bus?
A: For bus information go to the Route & Schedule
Info
of this web site, call 915-533-3333, or pick up a schedule on the bus.
Q: Can I rent a Shelter at a City Park
for a wedding or a program?
A: Call the City's
Parks and Recreation Department for more information at (915) 541-4590.
Q: Can I pay for speeding tickets at
City Hall? How about parking tickets?
A: You may pay for speeding and parking tickets at the El Paso Municipal
Court
810 E. Overland (915) 546-2934, at an substation in the City or On-Line
Q: How do I report a pot hole?
A: You can report a pot hole by calling our Street Department at (915)621-6750
or by filling out a Work
Request
Q: Where can I pay my property taxes?
A: You may visit the Tax Office on the 1st Floor of City hall (915) 541-4054
or pay your taxes on-line.
Q
: What is my balance?
A: You'll find this by doing a SEARCH
on your property on this web site.
Q
: What is the amount of the last payment
received and by whom?
A: You'll find this by doing a SEARCH
of your property on this web site.
Q
: Am I getting all my exemptions?
A: Applications for exemptions must be approved by the El Paso Central
Appraisal District. Their web site address is www.elpasocad.org
and their telephone number is (915) 780-2000.
Q
: Where are you sending the bills?
A: Tax bills are sent to the property owner unless the bill is requested
by a tax agent or a mortgage company.
Q: What exemptions
am I eligible to receive?
A: Contact the El Paso Central Appraisal District at (915) 780-2000 or
at their web site at www.elpasocad.org.
Q
: Why are my taxes so high?
A: Property taxes are determined by three factors: (1) the appraised value
of the property; (2) the tax rates adopted by the various units that levy
tax; and (3) exemptions, if any.
Q: After making my $XX payment, why is
there still a balance of $XX?
A: Penalties and interest accrue monthly as long as the account remains
delinquent.
Q: What is the assessed value/legal description?
A: Contact the El Paso Central Appraisal District at (915) 780-2000 or
at their website at www.elpasocad.org.
Q
: Why did I receive or not receive a
tax bill delinquent notice?
A: Tax bills are sent to the owner of the property or a tax agent/mortgage
company if requested. Delinquent notices are sent to the property owner
or a tax agent designated to receive these.
Q: What kind of payment arrangements
can I make?
A: If the account has been delinquent less than six months, call (915)
541-4054 for information on arrangements. If the account is delinquent
at least six months, call (915) 533-6637 for information on arrangements.
Taxes become delinquent on February 1 on the year subsequent to when they
were levied. For example, taxes levied for year 2000 become delinquent
on February 1, 2001.
Q: What percentage of sales tax does
the City receive?
A: The City receives 1% of total taxable sales generated within the City
limits.
Q: Who do I call about trees
that need pruning (trimming) on my street located in the public right
of way?
A: Please call the City's Street Department at (915) 621-6750
or fill out a Work
Request.
Q: Who do I speak to regarding problems
with my cable service?
A: You should call the local cable company if it concerns service of rates
for preferred or tier services, additions, deletions, or changes in your
service. Any questions or concerns regarding the franchise agreement,
rates for basic cable.
Q: Who provides gas and electricity
in El Paso? A: The Texas
Gas Service (915) 562-8411 provides gas and El
Paso Electric (915) 543-5711 provides electricity.
Q: Who provides water service in El
Paso?
A: The El Paso Water Utilities (915
) 594-5500 provides water in the El Paso area.
Q: Who do I contact to report Water waste?
A: You may contact the Water Hotline at (915)594-5508.
Q: What are the dates & hours of the El Paso Water conservation
Program?
A: Call the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board Water Conservation
Information Line at 594-5510.
The following Residential watering rules are in effect:
- Residential addresses ending in even numbers may water on Tuesday's,
Thursday's, and Saturday's.
- Residential addresses ending in odd numbers may water on Wednesday's,
Friday's, and Sunday's.
- There is no Residential watering allowed on Monday's.
- From April 1 to September 30 Residential watering is not allowed
from 10AM to 6PM. From October 1 to March 31 Residential watering is restricted
only to the dates listed above.
- REPORT all water waste by calling the Water Hotline at 594-5508.
Q: What do I do with my used oil, old
paint or used oil filters?
A: The first Saturday of each month between 9:00 am and 1:00 p.m. residents
may dispose of their residential Household Hazardous Waste at the following
locations: 7960 San Paulo, 4096 Doniphan and 4501 Hondo Pass.
Items accepted:
- Used Oil
- Oil Filters
- Waste Tires
- Paint
- Solvents
- Anti-Freeze
- Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Pool Chemicals
- Old Medications
- Drain Cleaners
- Fertilizers
- Degreasers
- Dry Cleaning Fluids
- Rust Removers
- Furniture Polish
- Pesticides/Herbicides
- Fertilizer
- Charcoal lighter
Items Not Accepted:
- Explosives/Ammunition
- Radioactive Wastes
- Business Generated Wastes
- Commercial Hazardous Waste
- Compressed Gases
- Biomedical Wastes
- Non-Hazardous Waste
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