ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
2.
Finance Committee
- Meeting Date:
- 06/05/2025
COMMITTEE:
Finance
CONTACT:
Toni Gomez
CHAIR:
Robert B. Corn
ACTION REQUESTED:
Consider recommending authorization for ratification for PO 22501835-03 for the professional services of temporary dispatchers to assist in the staffing issues of Consolidated Dispatch in the amount of $345,858.13, to include a budget adjustment of $286,858.13. (Best)
- Funding Source – This item will be funded in part using the Full-Time Salary account # 1101-4656-511110 and the Full-Time Overtime account # 1101-4656-521210 with reimbursement from Chaves County for their portion of dispatch services.
- Funding Source – Budget adjustment to Professional Services account #1101-4656-654801 in the amount of $286,858.13.
- Funding Source – PO 22501835-03.
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Teri Best
Consolidated Dispatch is critically understaffed due to vacancies. This shortage affects the center's ability to perform its mission-critical operations which require certified emergency dispatchers to handle emergency calls and coordinate responses efficiently. A sole source was submitted and uncontested for contract services to meet the staffing needs of Consolidated Dispatch.
Consolidated Dispatch is critically understaffed due to vacancies. This shortage affects the center's ability to perform its mission-critical operations which require certified emergency dispatchers to handle emergency calls and coordinate responses efficiently. A sole source was submitted and uncontested for contract services to meet the staffing needs of Consolidated Dispatch.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION:
- Funding Source – This item will be funded in part using the Full-Time Salary account # 1101-4656-511110 and the Full-Time Overtime account # 1101-4656-521210 with reimbursement from Chaves County for their portion of dispatch services.
- Funding Source – Budget transfer to Professional Services account #1101-4656-654801 in the amount of $286,858.13.
- Funding Source – PO 22501835-03.
LEGAL REVIEW:
No Legal review required at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proceed as presented.