ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Item No. 5.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 06/12/2025
COMMITTEE:
Finance
CONTACT:
Toni Gomez
CHAIR:
Robert B. Corn
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorization for ratification of 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. (Corn/Best)
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.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
Public Safety voted (4-0) to refer to the Finance Committee at their meeting on May 8, 2025. The Finance Committee voted (4-0) at their meeting on June 5, 2025.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proceed as presented.