ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Item No. 17.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 09/10/2026
COMMITTEE:
City Council
CONTACT:
C. Josh Nairn-Mahan
CHAIR:
Cristina Arnold
ACTION REQUESTED:
Resolution 26-54: Adoption of Resolution 26-54: New Multi-Generational Area, Spring River Zoo, Roswell Adult Center, and Peppermint Park. (Arnold/Halvorson)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated By: James McCornack
This resolution would provide direction to wind down operations of the Spring River Zoo by the end of FY27. In its place, the City Manager is instructed to provide a plan to the Governing Body for replacement of the Roswell Adult Center and other facilities at the location of the Spring River Zoo and old Peppermint Park utilizing available FEMA, state revolving loan funds, and Flood Bond funds, as necessary, for the betterment of Roswell consistent with, but not bound by the attached map.
This resolution would provide direction to wind down operations of the Spring River Zoo by the end of FY27. In its place, the City Manager is instructed to provide a plan to the Governing Body for replacement of the Roswell Adult Center and other facilities at the location of the Spring River Zoo and old Peppermint Park utilizing available FEMA, state revolving loan funds, and Flood Bond funds, as necessary, for the betterment of Roswell consistent with, but not bound by the attached map.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
This project would be funded with a combination of FEMA reimbursements, state revolving loan funds, and Flood Bond funds.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The resolution has been submitted to City Attorney for review.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
The Flood Commission endorsed the plan to consolidate multiple FEMA projects into one major project and did not object to the location. The Legal Committee recommended approval 4-0 at its meeting on August 31, 2026, to send to the full agenda.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proceed as presented.