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Horizon City Regional Sports Park TIRZ Agreement

Summary

The county approved expanding its TIRZ participation with Horizon City to help finance a major new regional sports park and a future county office building.

At a glance

Total mentions
5
Last 30 days
2

Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Directs future tax increments from Expansion Area A-1 toward construction financing for the Horizon City regional sports park.

✅Who benefits

Residents of Horizon City and eastern El Paso County who will gain access to a new regional sports and recreation facility.

⚠️Who could be affected

County general fund revenues experiencing temporary redirection of tax increments within the reinvestment zone.

Mentions & discussions (7)

MeetingSep 15, 2026

Veterans Advisory Board - Sep 15, 2026

The county partnered with Horizon City to dedicate tax increments toward building a major regional sports park, ensuring funds are strictly used for construction and shared community use.

MeetingSep 14, 2026

Commissioners Court Regular - Business - Sep 14, 2026

The county approved expanding its TIRZ participation with Horizon City to help finance a major new regional sports park and a future county office building.

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