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Parks Department Director Peterson and Library Director Jason Shoop are jointly exploring a program that could operate at Loma Colorado Library or a community center, incorporate transportation, and be run by city staff or an outside vendor. The $75,000 appears in two line items in the budget — $50,000 and $25,000 — staff said, and the program is still in development.

\"We're looking to add something else in the community for youth, to support and engage and interact with our youth,\" City Manager Matt Geisel said, noting police and fire have also been part of conversations about programming.

Councilor List described the investment as a positive step to support children and encouraged other community organizations to consider similar efforts.

Staff said they want to have program information available by summer so parents can include it in school‑year planning and registration; details on vendor selection, transportation logistics and final program design remain to be finalized.

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Under the broad program parameters discussed at the work session, staff said the pilot would make up to $20,000 available per eligible employee as a forgivable loan in second position on a home mortgage. The loan would be forgivable over five years, with 20% forgiven each year, and would require at least one year of service and primary residence within the Rio Rancho city limits. Staff said the program is intended to have broad eligibility and is not proposed to include income caps tied to the benefit.

City Manager Matt Geisel said the program is being designed for both recruitment and retention, and staff would return to the governing body after they finalize program parameters and select a service partner. \"Once we have the final program parameters put together... we can definitely share it with the governing body,\" Geisel said.

Councilors expressed support. Councilor List called the proposal \"a wonderful opportunity\" and said it signals the city's commitment to employees and housing stability. Councilor Tyler and other members asked staff to bring the detailed program parameters to a future meeting so the governing body can review how the pilot would be administered and whether the funding level will meet demand.

Staff noted that comparable programs exist in other contexts — for example, some public employers and medical institutions use similar tools — and that Albuquerque has used CDBG funding for targeted down‑payment assistance with income limits, which differs from the broad eligibility being discussed for this pilot.

Next steps: Staff said they are still working on final program parameters and plan to select a partner; they will return to the governing body with a final proposal for consideration and potential implementation.

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The city’s Permanent Fund is projected at about $14.9 million in the FY‑26 budget after reinvesting earnings, and the Local Economic Development Fund has a beginning balance of roughly $2.3 million with projected year‑end resources near $2.9 million, staff said. City leaders highlighted both funds as newly available tools for business recruitment and long‑term fiscal stability.

Why it matters: The city is using dedicated funds to maintain momentum on capital projects and to reduce the risk that a timing mismatch between construction costs and external reimbursements will stall work.

City Manager Matt Geisel and finance staff said the Strategic Planning Initiatives Fund — established during recent budget cycles to make projects \"shovel ready\" — currently holds a balance that, combined with a recommended $4 million general‑fund transfer, would bring the fund to about $9 million. Staff said that level is intended to cover temporary cash‑flow shortfalls while the city awaits federal reimbursement for the Unser Boulevard widening project, which staff estimated could receive roughly $12 million in federal funds over time, and to support construction of Fire Station 8.

\"There will be a point where there's a dip in cash flow, waiting for the federal reimbursements to come,\" Geisel said, and the Strategic Planning Initiatives Fund will provide the necessary bridging funds until reimbursements arrive in later fiscal years.

Council members and staff also framed the funds as tools to make projects more competitive for state and federal grants by advancing design and permitting to a shovel‑ready state. Director comments cited the advantage of having better construction estimates when seeking external funding.

The city manager reiterated that the recommended budget would be formally voted on at the governing body meeting on May 22 and must be transmitted to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration by the May 31 deadline.

Ending note: Staff and councilors praised the city’s multi‑year financial progress and emphasized that the budget book and interactive online tools will be available for public review ahead of the formal vote.

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