Resolution 26-29: adoption of Resolution 26-29: Authorizing the submittal of the Fiscal Year 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (ICIP). (Johnson/MacCornack)

Initiated by: James MacCornack

The Infrastructure Committee on 5/18/2026 reviewed the Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (ICIP) list of projects and voted on the top five priority projects to be forwarded to City Council for review and submission to the State of New Mexico. The top five priority projects are:

1. Water Transmission Pipes Replacement $9,500,000
2. Small Pipe Replacement $2,500,000
3. Large Pipe Replacement $10,000,000
4. Flood damage repairs- City-wide $15,000,000
5. City Hall Deferred Maintenance $250,000.

The ICIP is not a funding source, but it does include information on each project for local, state and federal funding opportunities.

The resolution has been submitted to the City Attorney for review.

Infrastructure Committee on 5/18/26 voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the ICIP list with the top five priorities identified to City Council for consideration. City Council recommended approval 7-3 at its meeting on June 11, 2026. 

First Amendment (Halvorson/Arnold):
Proposed replacing Large Pipe Replacement ($10M) with Fire Station No. 1 parking property acquisition ($600K).
→ Failed (8–2)

Second Amendment (Heldenbrand/Gass):
Proposed replacing City Hall Deferred Maintenance ($250K) with S. Washington Reconstruction ($300K).
→ Initially passed (6–4), but after a vote change resulted in a tie (5–5), the Mayor voted no.
→ Failed (6–5 total)

Final Action (Johnson/Cavin):
Adopted Resolution 26-29 as originally presented with the Infrastructure Committee’s top five priorities.
→ Passed (7–3)

Proceed as presented.