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Casey Robinson, during public forum, said he had been present for an earlier presentation by EZ Fiber and noted the company’s pitch sounded \"really nice,\" but added that news from Albuquerque showed serious problems and urged the city to \"make sure we're on top of that because we all know what we went through before.\" Another resident, Stephen Van Horn, thanked councilors for a recent vote and then raised concerns about the city’s Public Infrastructure Advisory Board 2024 annual report, calling it uninformative and saying it did \"not say anything notable\" about water, roads and drainage.

Councilors and the city manager responded during council comments and in the manager’s closing remarks that the city has been in communication with both EZ Fiber and Comcast. Councilor Culbreth and Councilor Tyler said Rio Rancho’s experience has been different from Albuquerque’s, noting productive collaboration so far and improved restoration by Comcast. Councilor Tyler specifically praised city staff for responding to an incident and for holding contractors accountable.

The city manager said Comcast has \"come a long ways\" and that the city’s experience with EZ Fiber has been largely different from Albuquerque’s problems, while acknowledging mistakes do happen. The manager identified Kate Nichols as the principal staff contact for residents and said the city maintains a tracking spreadsheet to monitor restoration and closure dates and that multiple staff members are assigned to the work.

No formal action was required on these comments; staff said residents should contact the city manager’s and mayor’s offices for assistance and that the city will continue to monitor contractor performance and restoration work.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Rio Rancho - Governing Body Regular Meeting - May 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters and councilors raised concerns about fiber‑optic installation practices after media reports about problems in Albuquerque. City staff said Rio Rancho’s experience has differed but that staff are actively tracking restoration and monitoring contractors, and identified Kate Nichols as the point of contact.","taxTitle","Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, New Mexico","taxId",2726,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6648098,"Rio Rancho orders abatement for fire‑damaged property at 3905 El Puno",81,2179000,2260000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3457812-a26f2cc69be7c29f6bfff7214d544600&start=2179&end=2260","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3457812-a26f2cc69be7c29f6bfff7214d544600/thumbnail_2179000.jpg","/articles/6648098/Rio-Rancho/Sandoval-County/New-Mexico/Rio-Rancho-orders-abatement-for-firedamaged-property-at-3905-El-Puno","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6648098-89f4a047f0c54b9da4229637127513e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770912383&Signature=FjbfWIZqlxWDTAi3Fwv8-jM84dnVvFzEq5yzscPyd09JLv06egmICIezSHSGGyGbH4LYr-znO~TanpD3FF6RBrIrchVKRb33K2F~h~USejcpBG7RKAc7ZeUV7FhB4DVOwiiuV0-MVx1fqGm-XH-HEqA-VIGp-EhRc7fg5TMqbzJLUeJDfPyRWSFM~Tjf89IZZmmFvLgqxEKLat7OLzK~KAYjGmwMXqmjKzncQOGmv4B96aQZ-QAhpLFRbTEtDwuV5mHATnnifim8ejswXR8Pxlj-z87jO2P4~dI5mzuU54861iHkIGb~PEoJzACIhX-s5KdOPOQgo~W3YetpySJNJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rio Rancho governing body approved R‑58, a resolution declaring the property at 3905 El Puno an ongoing public nuisance and authorizing city staff to commence abatement if the owner does not comply within 10 days.

City staff reported the property and structure have debris, lack utility service and have been the site of multiple fires that caused severe damage. Staff said the hazardous conditions warrant immediate abatement; if the city pays for cleanup, it will place a lien on the property to recover costs and may pursue lien foreclosure proceedings if necessary.

Councilor Tyler thanked city staff and the city manager for taking action on the property, saying he could not imagine living next to the house and praising staff’s work to address the hazardous conditions. The governing body approved R‑58 by roll call vote.

The resolution gives staff the authority to require removal or repair of ruined buildings, structures, rubbish, wreckage, weeds and debris at the specified address, subject to owner notice and the 10‑day period for compliance or for the owner to request a hearing.","The governing body approved a resolution declaring the property at 3905 El Puno a public nuisance and authorized city staff to begin cleanup and abatement if the owner does not act within 10 days; the city may place a lien to recover costs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6648100,"Rio Rancho approves $690.9 million five‑year ICIP; utilities largest share of capital plan",195,1904000,2099000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3457812-a26f2cc69be7c29f6bfff7214d544600&start=1904&end=2099","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3457812-a26f2cc69be7c29f6bfff7214d544600/thumbnail_1904000.jpg","/articles/6648100/Rio-Rancho/Sandoval-County/New-Mexico/Rio-Rancho-approves-6909-million-fiveyear-ICIP-utilities-largest-share-of-capital-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6648100-cf9d1ba8d92669e9bd8da74a2fd636be/orig.mp4?Expires=1770912383&Signature=FGa2gk7t9Npqmm~~SSiYj1m08KocO6i71o0czOi3XUeSs9~BHjmq9zOX8LA693WkW8hElTgiQImvWzBMN6Whpcw0O7pzzD4NxZXqSYuFkGwz2tcFbAEIzGRN1osdReDuk0o1857UPcU1fGL78tYgdiSOIEDLv4OZN0QX87k4yoqueYtcKV7e~GVqdr5Q-LtfdTbKorEL33dw2OEkgjgJP4zYUhoHF-1sAwsqxx~sMpa3arm2fFE3gABYddQ7LJyyXQTtXZ6OUh8iLD6eClxJVrS~KT8wEIPs69cmbmCzFSaiUlNTp~Yu0txsqafiFop~Dz~jYvJ0hqLoJTCzNJPcTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rio Rancho governing body approved the five‑year Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) for fiscal years 2026–2030, a planning document that lists 115 projects totaling $690,900,000.

Financial Services staff said the FY26 ICIP contemplates $185,800,000 in pay‑as‑you‑go financing, $71,700,000 in debt financing and $15,300,000 in projects with funding sources not yet identified for the first year. For the full five‑year ICIP, staff reported $287,000,000 in pay‑as‑you‑go financeable projects, $136,200,000 in debt financing and $267,700,000 with funding sources still to be identified.

Staff told the council about a proposed cycling program for utility capital projects—similar to a bond cycle for non‑utility capital—that currently anticipates $225,000,000 in debt issuances to fund approximately 30–35% of utilities’ capital needs. Utilities projects account for about 31.6% of the total five‑year plan. Staff recommended approval to allow the plan to be forwarded to the state Local Government Division and to support future appropriation requests.

The governing body approved R‑57 by roll call vote. No public comment was recorded on R‑57 at the meeting.","The governing body adopted the fiscal 2026–2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP), a five‑year list totaling $690.9 million that allocates the largest share to utility projects and leaves significant funding sources unidentified.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6648105,"Rio Rancho adopts $119.3 million FY26 general‑fund budget; adds nine staff positions",220,1659000,1879000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3457812-a26f2cc69be7c29f6bfff7214d544600&start=1659&end=1879","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3457812-a26f2cc69be7c29f6bfff7214d544600/thumbnail_1659000.jpg","/articles/6648105/Rio-Rancho/Sandoval-County/New-Mexico/Rio-Rancho-adopts-1193-million-FY26-generalfund-budget-adds-nine-staff-positions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6648105-3aa6cb439d2800d304c1957a0f2daaba/orig.mp4?Expires=1770912383&Signature=hMt37n~JYryWCWbQ2Hp~A2esMFl8zNuVwD9f40FQqmfjMcI8-~WvXMofz-NLk3Epo6sbqOf1iFv2iwLvOjYlcgwLkflmCglX4ck3zvGyCioc0M7kgwUULYLs4Uo1VZqZVEUhPSQMp3P5HFzP7N~aDhd5PmC3~LJqfNYnXMJUE0IXaarHin~SpB3bH8ec-hEJWtZhq-Vf7ZFvhXB~zTwpcldAivMU1W~a5yeyX0XH04mp5qK0InT56j7yElSuJbWZ~7gOTnAbutI65Aix1HziAtV3cjmPFURM-I7HE8WBm-HlttFCLoMzbT2Babebxp89y9RvryovqJP~BOIDk9Oefg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rio Rancho governing body approved the fiscal year 2026 balanced budget after staff presented the proposal and the city held two public hearings.

Director of Financial Services presented highlights of the FY26 budget, reporting general‑fund recurring revenue of $119,300,000, recurring general‑fund expenses of $99,600,000, nonrecurring expenses of $3,700,000 and transfers out totaling $27,200,000. The budget includes nine new staff positions—six for public safety, two for public works and one for human resources—plus a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment for all employee groups subject to collective bargaining and a projected 15% increase in health‑insurance costs.

The budget package also includes a utilities enterprise operating plan with a proposed 3% rate increase for water and wastewater. Utilities recurring revenue was projected at $59,800,000 with operating and maintenance expenses of $30,400,000 and an ending utility fund balance projected at about $10,700,000 (roughly 119 days cash). The city reported an ending general‑fund balance of $28,300,000 and a reserve of 27.4%, which staff said exceeds the local target of 25% and the state requirement.

City staff said there were no changes to the manager’s recommended budget after the governing body’s May 2 budget meeting and that two public hearings had been held with no public comments on the proposed budget. Staff recommended approval to enable submission of the preliminary budget to the state Department of Finance and Administration by the June 1 deadline; the final budget is due July 31 and is scheduled for the July 24 meeting.

The governing body approved R‑56 adopting the FY26 balanced budget by roll call vote.","The governing body adopted the fiscal year 2026 balanced budget, which includes $119.3 million in recurring general‑fund revenue, a 4% cost‑of‑living increase for employees, nine new positions, and a 3% utility rate increase for water and wastewater.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6648109,"Rio Rancho expands Lomas and Contadas master plan, rezones northwest corner to R-4",583,1023000,1606000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3457812-a26f2cc69be7c29f6bfff7214d544600&start=1023&end=1606","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3457812-a26f2cc69be7c29f6bfff7214d544600/thumbnail_1023000.jpg","/articles/6648109/Rio-Rancho/Sandoval-County/New-Mexico/Rio-Rancho-expands-Lomas-and-Contadas-master-plan-rezones-northwest-corner-to-R-4","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6648109-92b01d17d60765b804b12b8dd138c3d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770912383&Signature=jDOLS8AEBf0RrVnhm7jKW73hHPSWruE0SSCOPaHxDT9p2RMWYvaovJXyD70rxMr-e-rkuGx4-hCRuL4~8AGoXe2ZD-o9s4c1P4Y~RRDRjh8413u3VoI49knJS29zUki6Qsmhha-8-mTeFKjWl3rx-8Jjwl8ynuP064YldzdDsn0TxlceCIQv5VWjpsOT2xBF6y67J1y2z6xZEX~HiOfUoIDoMNMgf1oGZ8ubVwf62Z1933RHh4xUtJI5QFax8UbGrdy~m262NPEsAMEK7Wzuu8JKcBliPPL1t~UXzgva4zjGp7i6MyBvRcxb~RdQ6wJXAQg2NMtnmnv5BNU3Db0K3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rio Rancho governing body approved a resolution to amend the Lomas and Contadas master plan and a companion zone‑map amendment to rezone an expanded northwest portion of the plan area from R‑1 to R‑4.

The proposal, presented to the council as item R‑55 (master plan amendment) and O‑15 (zone map amendment), expands the plan boundary in the area northwest of Paseo and Contadas and would increase the master plan’s estimated maximum housing units to about 2,330. Planning staff said the change is focused on the northern area of the master plan and is intended to add parcels to the plan area and to change zoning in that new area from R‑1 to R‑4.

The amendment was heard by the Planning and Zoning Board on April 22, which recommended approval, and city staff stated they worked with the applicant to limit the expansion to the northwest corner. Director of Development Services (presenting) described maps showing the current boundary and the proposed expansion and said staff produced a side‑by‑side of document edits for the governing body.

Councilors asked whether the existing buffer between the new development and the Enchanted Hills subdivision would remain. Councilor Tyler and Councilor Weimer sought assurance that a minimum 100‑foot open‑space buffer along the R‑1 edge would be preserved. Michael Wright, agent for Consensus Planning, confirmed the buffers would remain and in some places were increased to maintain separation. A representative for the applicant, identified as Bridal Ottergon with Lomas and Palace Development, told the council the developer had not attempted to reduce the 100‑foot buffer and that the R‑1 zoning on the northeast side of Camino and Contadas would remain unchanged.

The council approved R‑55 and O‑15 by roll call. No members of the public signed up to speak on either item during the public hearing; the applicant was present for questions and confirmed the buffer and zoning details.

What changed: the master plan boundary was expanded to the northwest portion of the Lomas and Contadas area, and zoning for the newly included parcels was changed from R‑1 to R‑4. What did not change: the 100‑foot buffer and the R‑1 zoning adjacent to the existing Enchanted Hills subdivision were retained, per the applicant and staff.

The approvals move the plan and zone change forward for implementation in the city’s zoning map and development review processes. Any future changes to the buffered area or to items within the approved boundary would require separate applications to the city.","The governing body approved a resolution to amend the Lomas and Contadas master plan and a companion zone‑map amendment to rezone an expanded northwest area from R‑1 to R‑4. Staff and the applicant said the 100‑foot buffer adjacent to existing homes will be preserved.","actionData","errors"]

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