Regular Items 12.
Legal Committee
- Meeting Date:
- 06/25/2026
COMMITTEE:
Legal
CONTACT:
C. Josh Nairn-Mahan
CHAIR:
Will Cavin
ACTION REQUESTED:
Consider recommending approval of Resolution 26-XX; the Keep Roswell Beautiful Resolution (Nairn-Mahan)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by:
Tommi Jo Conyers
The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board was established to support community beautification, litter prevention, environmental education, and related volunteer initiatives within the City of Roswell with the help of the New Mexico Tourism Department's NM Clean and Beautiful Grant. Over time, operational responsibilities and community programs previously associated with the board have transitioned to city departments, organizations, and community partners.
At this time, staff is recommending dissolution of the Keep Roswell Beautiful Board due to limited board activity, evolving operational needs, high administrative volume, and organizational restructuring efforts. In recent years, the administrative requirements associated with maintaining the board and managing related grant initiatives have increased significantly. Due to these administrative demands and staffing considerations, the City did not apply for the New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant for the Fiscal Year 2027 funding cycle.
The proposed dissolution would streamline oversight responsibilities while allowing beautification and community engagement initiatives to continue through existing City departments and community partnerships.
This agenda item is being presented to the Legal Committee for discussion and consideration regarding the formal dissolution process and any necessary ordinance or resolution amendments associated with the board’s termination.
Tommi Jo Conyers
The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board was established to support community beautification, litter prevention, environmental education, and related volunteer initiatives within the City of Roswell with the help of the New Mexico Tourism Department's NM Clean and Beautiful Grant. Over time, operational responsibilities and community programs previously associated with the board have transitioned to city departments, organizations, and community partners.
At this time, staff is recommending dissolution of the Keep Roswell Beautiful Board due to limited board activity, evolving operational needs, high administrative volume, and organizational restructuring efforts. In recent years, the administrative requirements associated with maintaining the board and managing related grant initiatives have increased significantly. Due to these administrative demands and staffing considerations, the City did not apply for the New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant for the Fiscal Year 2027 funding cycle.
The proposed dissolution would streamline oversight responsibilities while allowing beautification and community engagement initiatives to continue through existing City departments and community partnerships.
This agenda item is being presented to the Legal Committee for discussion and consideration regarding the formal dissolution process and any necessary ordinance or resolution amendments associated with the board’s termination.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION:
None
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed the Resolution being presented.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
This Resolution was presented at the May 28, 2026 Legal Committee Meeting and tabled to the June 25, 2026 Legal Committee Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proceed as presented.