ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Item No. 24.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 11/13/2025
COMMITTEE:
N/A
CONTACT:
James MacCornack
CHAIR:
Mayor Pro Tem
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval for Ramon Zapata (Engineering Technician) to exceed $1,500 in travel reimbursements this current fiscal year, per Resolution 24-55. Halvorson/MacCornack)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: James MacCornack
Mr. Zapata has been attending certification courses through the Associated Contractors of New Mexico (ACNM) in Albuquerque to obtain the necessary certifications for the City of Roswell materials testing laboratory. These certifications are essential for maintaining compliance and allowing the City to continue performing in-house testing for construction materials.
To date, Mr. Zapata has participated in several sessions under this program and will be attending six additional training classes to complete certifications in Concrete, Asphalt, and Densometer Testing. These trainings are critical to ensure that the City maintains qualified personnel for materials testing and minimizes the need for outsourced services.
The total travel reimbursements for Mr. Zapata are expected to exceed the $1,500 per fiscal year limit; therefore, this request is being submitted for City Council review and approval in compliance with Resolution 24-55.
Mr. Zapata has been attending certification courses through the Associated Contractors of New Mexico (ACNM) in Albuquerque to obtain the necessary certifications for the City of Roswell materials testing laboratory. These certifications are essential for maintaining compliance and allowing the City to continue performing in-house testing for construction materials.
To date, Mr. Zapata has participated in several sessions under this program and will be attending six additional training classes to complete certifications in Concrete, Asphalt, and Densometer Testing. These trainings are critical to ensure that the City maintains qualified personnel for materials testing and minimizes the need for outsourced services.
The total travel reimbursements for Mr. Zapata are expected to exceed the $1,500 per fiscal year limit; therefore, this request is being submitted for City Council review and approval in compliance with Resolution 24-55.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
It is anticipated that the six additional classes will cost approximately $3,500. Current Engineering training budget balance is $7,385.38.
LEGAL REVIEW:
Not required for this agenda item
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
This is the first time this item will be considered.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Consider approval for Ramon Zapata (Engineering Technician) to exceed $1,500 in travel reimbursements this current fiscal year per Resolution 24-55