Regular Items 11.
Legal Committee
- Meeting Date:
- 06/26/2025
COMMITTEE:
Legal
CONTACT:
Hessel Yntema
CHAIR:
Ed Heldenbrand
ACTION REQUESTED:
Resolution 25-XX: consider recommending adoption of Resolution 25-XX Opposing Amended 2021 International Energy Conservation Code Adopted as the New Mexico Residential and Commercial Energy Conservation Codes by the New Mexico Construction Industries Commission. (Hess Yntema)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by the City Attorney
The amended 2021 International Energy Conservation Code now mandates, through the New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code, that newly constructed and other remodeled commercial facilities, including apartment complexes, retail centers, and public buildings be equipped with at least 5% electric vehicle parking spaces, which must include charging stations, or differing levels of pre-installed infrastructure for future expansion. This will come at a tremendous cost to Roswell as it recovers from the October 2024 flood. There is a case to be made that this amendment to the state code was outside the scope of CID's authority. It has presently been challenged by philanthropic interests in Artesia, NM.
The amended 2021 International Energy Conservation Code now mandates, through the New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code, that newly constructed and other remodeled commercial facilities, including apartment complexes, retail centers, and public buildings be equipped with at least 5% electric vehicle parking spaces, which must include charging stations, or differing levels of pre-installed infrastructure for future expansion. This will come at a tremendous cost to Roswell as it recovers from the October 2024 flood. There is a case to be made that this amendment to the state code was outside the scope of CID's authority. It has presently been challenged by philanthropic interests in Artesia, NM.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION:
No financial impact at this time.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Resolution was drafted by the City Attorney.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
Legal Committee will be the first to consider this item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Resolution 25-XX: consider recommending adoption of Resolution 25-XX Opposing Amended 2021 International Energy Conservation Code Adopted as the New Mexico Residential and Commercial Energy Conservation Codes by the New Mexico Construction Industries Commission