ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
15.
Finance Committee
- Meeting Date:
- 01/08/2026
COMMITTEE:
Finance
CONTACT:
Tammi Smith
CHAIR:
Kurt Gass
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve a budget adjustment to allocate an additional $300,000 for the temporary dispatch contract. This adjustment is necessary to address unanticipated staffing shortages and associated costs. (Herring)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Alison Herring
Contracted dispatchers have been assisting Consolidated Dispatch during a time of significant staffing shortages. This situation was impacted by the unexpected departure of Teri Best, which created additional staffing challenges. The initial budget required for FY26 was $690,000, but it has been reduced to $300,000 at the start of the FY26 budget year. This amount only covers approximately six months of costs.
Contracted dispatchers have been assisting Consolidated Dispatch during a time of significant staffing shortages. This situation was impacted by the unexpected departure of Teri Best, which created additional staffing challenges. The initial budget required for FY26 was $690,000, but it has been reduced to $300,000 at the start of the FY26 budget year. This amount only covers approximately six months of costs.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION:
Financial Impact (Revenue & Expense): Budget Adjustment Needed
Expense: 11014656-654801 (Contract-Professional Services) — $300,000.00
Expense: 11014656-654801 (Contract-Professional Services) — $300,000.00
LEGAL REVIEW:
No legal review at this time.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
The Public Safety Committee was first to review on December 16, 2025 and passed 5-0 and was sent to Finance Committee on January 8, 2026 on consent.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proceed as presented.