ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Item No. 8.
Regular City Council Meeting - AMENDED
- Meeting Date:
- 05/14/2026
COMMITTEE:
Finance
CONTACT:
Tammi Smith
CHAIR:
Kurt Gass
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of the burial of power lines at the Air Center to enhance safety. (Gass/Vigil)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Paul Vigil
The airport has identified the existing overhead power lines at the Air Center as a safety concern. This is a concern for airport operations and to mitigate risk and ensure a safer environment for all airport users.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
Funding for this project totals $563,008.16, which includes $240,721.45 from Grant No. G22-G2773, $235,286.71 cash (from the sale of the Rubb Hangar), and $87,000 from State Tourism Capital Appropriations. This amount covers the full cost of burying the power lines, including tax and boring. The City of Roswell will be responsible for trenching.
LEGAL REVIEW:
Legal review is requested to confirm compliance.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
Legal Committee recommended to be sent to Finance without recommendation, at its meeting April 23, 2026. The Finance Committee recommended approval 5-0, at its meeting May 7, 2026
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proceed as presented.