24 Jul 1991
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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1991
Page
1
Rio Rancho City Council faces an unexpected revenue shortfall and plans to adjust the 1991 92 fiscal year budget. The meeting is set for today at 7 p.m. in City Hall.
City Administrator Bud Bentley notes PNM will slash its franchise payment by about one third, costing roughly $24,000 monthly or 3 percent of the $10 million city budget. Alternatives include delaying hires, cutting expenditures, or trimming nonmandatory programs. Potential refund of $294,809 to PNM for past overpayments may be budgeted in 1992-93. Additional items include hobby animal breeder zoning, a $4,500 ledger fund transfer for handicapped doors, office space leases in the City Auditorium, and a $269,110 overlay contract on Southern Boulevard with bid savings.
Richard Ramsey, executive director of the Southern Sandoval County Asiayo Flood Control Authority, announces resignation effective Aug 2, 1991. A special meeting is set for July 3 to discuss the decision and the executive director position while board members seek clarity amid internal friction and staff policy questions.
Elizabeth MacKlhaney reports the Southern Sandoval County Arapjo Flood Control Authority rejects accepting title to Rio Rancho Dam Number One. SSCAFCA tabled the item at the June board meeting. emergency repairs were ordered by the State Engineer and funded by the county. Repairs aimed for completion by late July.
Rio Rancho Charter Commission last week voted 5-0 to cut recall and initiative thresholds to 10 percent of registered voters with 60 day signings while recall would use 20 percent of last election voters. New York attorney Steven Barshaw planned to meet July 30 ahead of a mid August draft submission.
A colorful quote hints at a heated stance in a local meeting agenda. Community figures and sports writers weigh in on issues shaping the calendar across DPS aioe sections from sports to classifieds.
Rio Rancho Library Director Toni Beatty seeks to quell rumors about studying the vacant Mancor Building for remodeling into the new public library. The $1.22 million project budget remains, as the Moncor option is deemed impractical due to its price.
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