El Paso city plans to appeal a court ruling declaring its Environmental Franchise Fee unconstitutional.

El Paso city plans to appeal a court ruling that declared its Environmental Franchise Fee on water bills unconstitutional. The city council has approved a No-New-Revenue tax rate ordinance for FY2025 and will argue the fee is necessary to cover street damages caused by utility vehicles. The city hopes the 8th Court of Appeals will uphold its fee-setting practices and fiscal policies.

August 14, 2024
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