City council hears public works and parks budget talks
Rio Rancho officials discussed road maintenance versus new paving, GIS efficiency, and park upgrades. Public Works Director Scott Sensanbaugher warned preventive road maintenance is unfunded for 2013 while GIS could speed developer inquiries. Parks head Jay Hart outlined a 2013 budget of 5.9 million, noting aging facilities and high aquatics center use. council praised programs and set a final hearing for Thursday at 6 p.m.
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Rio Rancho weighs impact fees as construction slows
City council discussions reveal that impact fees have dipped in six years while current fees stay fixed. Examples show single family homes at 4320 dollars and a 1000 square foot commercial building at 5000 dollars. Swisstack warns of service cuts if fees drop, while Clayton defends fiscal conservatism and affirms no plan to eliminate aquatic or senior programs. Mayor asks for a full budget scenario to show true cost of city services beyond cuts.
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