City Council

Agenda — 7 items

1. Resolution 2026-11: A Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Water Project Fund loan/grant agreement by and between the NM Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and the City of Espanola (the “borrower/grantee”), in the total amount of $2,710,000, including a loan in the amount of $271,000 evidencing an obligation of the borrower/grantee to utilize the loan/grant amount solely for the purpose of financing the costs of constructing a new municipal supply well, and solely in the manner described in the loan/grant agreement; providing for the pledge and payment of the loan amount and an administrative fee solely from the net system revenues of the water and sewer utility system of the borrower/grantee; certifying that the loan/grant amount, together with other funds available to the borrower/grantee, is sufficient to complete the project; approving the form of and other details concerning the loan/grant agreement; ratifying actions heretofore taken; repealing all action inconsistent with this resolution; and authorizing the taking of other actions in connection with the execution and delivery of the loan/grant agreement. Presented by Sally Baxter, HR Director/Elijah Mares, Public Work Director.
2. Resolution 2026-12: A Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement by and between the NM Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and the City of Espanola (the “borrower/grantee”), in the total amount of $278,000, including a loan in the amount of $27,800 evidencing an obligation of the borrower/grantee to utilize the loan/grant amount solely for the purpose of financing the costs of designing and constructing repairs to five municipal water tanks, and solely in the manner described in the loan/grant agreement; providing for the pledge and payment of the loan amount and an administrative fee solely from the net system revenues of the water and sewer utility system of the borrower/grantee; certifying that the loan/grant amount, together with other funds available to the borrower/grantee, is sufficient to complete the project; approving the form of and other details concerning the loan/grant agreement; ratifying actions heretofore taken; repealing all action inconsistent with this resolution; and authorizing the taking of other actions in connection with the execution and delivery of the loan/grant agreement. Presented by Sally Baxter, HR Director/Elijah Mares, Public Work Director.
3. First Reading of Proposed Ordinance 2026-03: An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement by and between the NM Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and the City of Espanola (the “borrower/grantee”), in the total amount of $14,600,000, including a loan in the amount of $1,460,000 evidencing an obligation of the borrower/grantee to utilize the loan/grant amount solely for the purpose of financing the costs of constructing waterline replacement including new waterlines, and solely in the manner described in the loan/grant agreement; providing for the pledge and payment of the loan amount and an administrative fee solely from the net system revenues of the water and sewer utility system of the borrower/grantee; certifying that the loan/grant amount, together with other funds available to the borrower/grantee, is sufficient to complete the project; approving the form of and other details concerning the loan/grant agreement; ratifying actions heretofore taken; repealing all action inconsistent with this ordinance; and authorizing the taking of other actions in connection with the execution and delivery of the loan/grant agreement.
4. No Minor Sale Campaign, the Behavior Change Agency. Presented by Andrea McNeely.
5. Espanola Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala. Presented by Tilly Nichols.
6. Resolution 2026-15: A Resolution Authorizing an Extension and Amendment to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 22-C-NR-1-03-G-14 for the Ranchitos Park Project, including Revisions to the Scope of Work, Project Timeline, and Project Budget. Presented by Patrick Varela, Finance Director.
7. Rio Arriba Literacy Lease. Presented by Michael Adams, Community Development Director.

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