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Police summary: The police chief reported HVAC failures and short-term repair estimates of about $124,000 to replace compressors and one unit; a finance transfer was scheduled for a later meeting. The police department also asked that $92,000 in auction proceeds be transferred into a vehicle fund to purchase a new K-9 unit; that transfer was planned for consideration at a finance meeting. The chief described repeated mechanical trouble with current K-9 vehicles and said the department will reassign a backup pickup for other city use after acquiring a new unit.

Fire and emergency preparedness: Fire leadership said the department completed a full-scale mass-casualty exercise at the airport, purchased new rope-rescue equipment to support calls at bottomless lakes and accepted a donation of triage kits from the Region 3 Healthcare Coalition (the coalition provided kits for the region and the city accepted its share). Fire also convened a cross-agency flood-response meeting that included police, AMR, hospitals and city leadership to develop a plan for future flood incidents.

Swift-water rescue planning: The police and fire chiefs reported progress on forming a joint swift-water rescue team; Church on the Move offered to donate boats and a local grant contact (Shelley Bell) may be able to fund training. Chiefs said they are vetting training providers, noting options in New Braunfels and Oklahoma as potential training locations.

Why it matters: Councilors were told these items address immediate safety and operational risk: failing HVAC systems in police facilities, unreliable K-9 transport vehicles, the need for specialized water-rescue capability and improvements to mass-casualty and flood response coordination.

Actions and next steps: Finance transfers for HVAC repairs and the K-9 vehicle were planned for a future finance meeting; chiefs will continue grant work and vendor selection for training and equipment. Triage kits and new rescue gear are in service; the interagency flood-response plan will be further operationalized.

Ending: Councilors heard multiple preparedness updates and directed staff to pursue funding transfers, grant opportunities and training to close capability gaps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Public Safety Meeting | 07-15-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Police and fire chiefs reported requests for HVAC and K-9 vehicle funding, new rescue equipment and interagency training; fire received triage kits from the Region 3 Healthcare Coalition and staff formed a flood-response planning team.","taxTitle","Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico","taxId",50858,"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},6145182,"Animal services launches voucher program; council hears limits on vet contracting under state law",181,1741000,1922000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5533041-6e0327b6605c56f944f61e3247878354&start=1741&end=1922","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5533041-6e0327b6605c56f944f61e3247878354/thumbnail_1741000.jpg","/articles/6145182/Roswell/Chaves-County/New-Mexico/Animal-services-launches-voucher-program-council-hears-limits-on-vet-contracting-under-state-law","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6145182-28a86a332f0f2aa61fc21ab9c834a249/orig.mp4?Expires=1775185047&Signature=MtFkEVjuSUFhiNAjvXbKvHBJEKRFZsMJZxRleoDLhKIuFXhTuAtNKtj5nu~KAxMN7vVvnGCHkmSU8FihuvQnv9~-HPe-Z7TlAXtEoLak4rOVloiZWq3ht7OgpJMMzwYk4c72NBywxEEGr8cX6ZEgLBFL8MYOv9eGzYknlHYKnT0GbKDTo6i9NBbDrFOnWJXgctVZWBkYuBMxhd1Cwj0k588g37ESckmlBlRhtaqzvwE-OsA3wFphPpmQmZDhibbZ5UjfNIXqJKbqzujpDq4mCXg9rD8LE5Nz52jZpoRg9RqHYtOa-fsRiV7SnvNhrXVDejbVR9vUBh~Ct2J7DmM49g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Animal Services staff told the council the department is accepting applications for a voucher program and gave a monthly operational update, and staff also described procurement constraints that limit available options for veterinary services.

Why it matters: Animal Services said the voucher program is intended to increase access to veterinary services, and staff warned councilors that a state law and procurement rules create a $60,000 per-year limit on spending with individual vendors absent a multi-source bid or contract, which complicates emergency or high-volume veterinary care.

Key details from meeting: The department reported two trucks are currently out of service and staff are working to secure spare uniforms and vehicle decals. Staff said veterinarians had not submitted bids to a recent solicitation, leaving the department constrained to a $60,000 annual limit under state procurement rules unless a multi-source contract is established. Council discussion also noted kennel drainage and infrastructure issues; staff referenced an existing priority list and an $85,000 cost estimate was mentioned in committee notes for related drainage work.

No council action to change procurement rules was taken at the meeting; staff said the voucher program is active and that they will continue to pursue vendors and adjustments within state law constraints.

Ending: Animal Services will proceed with voucher applications and continue work to secure vet services under state procurement limits; staff identified infrastructure needs and noted ongoing efforts to improve operations.","Animal Services opened applications for a voucher program while staff warned that state procurement rules limit the city's ability to exceed a $60,000 annual spend with a single veterinary provider when a multi-source bid is not in place.",{"_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},6145187,"Council moves three dilapidated-structure resolutions to legal; properties described as vacant",293,1074000,1367000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5533041-6e0327b6605c56f944f61e3247878354&start=1074&end=1367","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5533041-6e0327b6605c56f944f61e3247878354/thumbnail_1074000.jpg","/articles/6145187/Roswell/Chaves-County/New-Mexico/Council-moves-three-dilapidated-structure-resolutions-to-legal-properties-described-as-vacant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6145187-e76c5062302ff6612725fb5318648b57/orig.mp4?Expires=1775185047&Signature=aHmgEEOVS8iftJ7cmLVl3vxtMEd9fD36ZTvCX8aEkGuD~9qtRZph9IsuiA4HUTJmbFaBuNsANWg3lkJUhlEDfTVGgvB~rDmHWdjBMlpjEgDEiG4nmPjs0SX5QeaNqumRliO~c05OAz82-kLK89A0kPuC8PVQEUGEgpF0o0IiFXafRvk7x1QhJDtRFfM9dhpIULVN3KzSzsUVPzm2CYeeQ9USy7ltK3bPQyHKFSAJYVFC3DTUcwCsXwlEnlYksFFJnSyRTftfB~t7Ztqcioy6eaz26vDvcq1EpU5larNbqi3xUbsYoUj3X6~3~CD6OHmgjg~UHMBObgKaqZ9X69ul4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The council advanced resolutions authorizing the removal or demolition of three dilapidated structures and sent the matter to the city attorney for review and placement on the consent agenda.

Code enforcement staff (identified in the meeting as Ms. Franco) described the three properties as vacant and in poor condition: 901 East Demi (owner deceased), 510 East South Percy Street (previously burned and with no permit contact), and 03 East Albuquerque (open to public access and attractant for dumping). Ms. Franco said certified notices had been sent but not signed for and that staff had not reached the owners.

Why it matters: Staff said the properties pose public-safety and nuisance risks if left unsecured; council action on resolutions is the next step toward abatement, lien placement and, if needed, demolition. Staff explained that if property owners later respond they could enter a payment plan or convey title to the city to avoid demolition expenses, and that tax liens and county tax-sale processes could apply if taxes are unpaid.

Key details and questions: Council members asked whether anyone occupied the properties; staff said they are vacant. Councilors asked how long demolition would take after council passage; staff said once council passes the resolution and it moves through city council, removal would occur as soon as administratively possible. Staff noted that ownership records indicate out-of-state owners in some cases and that certified notices have not been returned.

Actions: A motion to send the demolition resolutions to legal and to place them on the consent agenda passed. No demolition work was performed on the day of the meeting; staff said liens and tax-sale remedies remain available.

Ending: The council forwarded the resolutions to legal; staff will return with legal review and scheduling for abatement or demolition as permitted by local process.","Council recommended resolutions authorizing removal or demolition of three vacant, dilapidated properties and sent the item to legal; staff said certified notices to owners had not been received and that demolition would proceed after council/municipal steps.",{"_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},6145192,"Council approves six-month renewal of temporary dispatchers contract; county to cover 40%",564,476000,1040000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5533041-6e0327b6605c56f944f61e3247878354&start=476&end=1040","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5533041-6e0327b6605c56f944f61e3247878354/thumbnail_476000.jpg","/articles/6145192/Roswell/Chaves-County/New-Mexico/Council-approves-six-month-renewal-of-temporary-dispatchers-contract-county-to-cover-40","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6145192-35ed58c51edd577c7c8e2ddc6cb81f9f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775185047&Signature=nnwYNHyaZJdKUYN0Z3r1rOBEE0M-J2x5pCc0Il-m9W0ZUJQOyS9fI4BixkoLPiwn3gAWflGyu3Gm~kIBj1dBnnGIchGczuHRPrK~HBVd~a-VcgSZIPFbTSIYhKFqwL4yirIfUBDe3-xr0ghmEBOeP8coWqhN3gGGOFDYVZdWLPEUmi58ryMv5oCN~F7ak1rV36aooh1nvDB78LskWXwNJiGYUFsuGjS7YceK5YpA1egHhQXuZ8Cx-5npDICu8GVAbzAyhGs7pt0irGV5eLNFhKKCTexjcPN6sflU6Ity-fwScIZpmvKmmyorpHdwBgb54UolwNTlZN7CGe3ycOIE5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roswell City Council authorized issuance of a purchase order to renew a contract for professional temporary dispatchers for consolidated dispatch and forwarded the PO for finance review.

Staff told the council the renewed six-month contract is for $330,000, drawn from the professional services budget, and that County partners will reimburse 40 percent of the operating expense. The council approved the motion to authorize the PO and to have finance review the contract; the motion carried.

Why it matters: Staff said the temporary contractors have filled critical staffing gaps while the city recruits and trains new permanent dispatchers; renewal keeps consolidated dispatch staffed while four recruits prepare to attend academy training.

Key details and debate: Staff reported four recruits are scheduled for academy on July 28 and said the city has five contractors currently filling shifts. The professional services budget line cited in the meeting had a remaining balance of about $400,000. Council members and staff discussed recruitment barriers including a stringent FBI background check, pre-hire drug screening, hearing tests and typing/proficiency testing. Starting pay cited for call takers in the meeting was $18.73 per hour; staff said there is no automatic step increase at one year without an adopted pay plan.

Staff also described outreach plans to local high schools and workforce programs, and said a recruitment and retention pay-scale plan will be presented to the city manager. The county cost-share and the six-month term were confirmed on the record.

Next steps: Finance committee review of the PO and ongoing recruitment and training work; staff to return with updates on academy results and the recruitment/retention pay-scale plan.

Ending: Councilors approved the six-month renewal; county reimbursement at 40 percent was affirmed and staff said they will continue local recruitment and training efforts.","The council authorized a six-month $330,000 purchase order to renew temporary dispatcher staffing while the city continues recruitment and training efforts; the county will reimburse 40% of operating costs, staff said.",{"_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},6145197,"Council advances RFD ambulance plan; approves radios, gurneys and monitors",2146,179000,2325000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5533041-6e0327b6605c56f944f61e3247878354&start=179&end=2325","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5533041-6e0327b6605c56f944f61e3247878354/thumbnail_179000.jpg","/articles/6145197/Roswell/Chaves-County/New-Mexico/Council-advances-RFD-ambulance-plan-approves-radios-gurneys-and-monitors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6145197-a6885990e6e5aafd917256be536a0160/orig.mp4?Expires=1775185047&Signature=SKyxDNVyum7uP8nDv~j4rVtwyku2QAhK2a2bK3~YRleJkclJ7NI9h8slilTa2dU5NnsTq0pg5PTwNkWSUhl5hAsET6fj1MboSEtkrAB9MQv7kndKTsceggsR8OB1FsBL3qgmtOZAqIC0ZyXbrO8qvmUDu4N4BLEkZLCf4YxlwoiqBTsV3HAruz0jLxHT-UOntzNhirJv1QP8HRZefHA0flsxIIK-soMNP2NhQwJLcpTunkDPEZcbiYWK5kyLVHZxYiHQPs7qJwOLhcKejdl8CNQp9-x6zgNPRsHSRUQ9jErkEcXx1zXXDLRODyFhYT1cGn3fKiv9OD0UYGO3yJS17g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Madam Chair and councilors advanced the Roswell Fire Department\u0000(RFD) ambulance implementation plan to legal review and recommended purchase orders for radio and transport equipment needed to outfit new ambulances.

The council voted to send the RFD ambulance service proposal to the city attorney for review and to forward related procurement items to finance and the consent agenda. The motion to send the RFD proposal to legal passed; Madam Chair declared, \"The motion carries.\"

The council recommended issuing a purchase order in the amount of $86,526.03 to Code 3 Services for purchase and installation of mobile and portable radio equipment so ambulances can communicate directly with Roswell dispatch, receiving hospitals and other agencies. Councilors also recommended issuing a purchase order to Howell Medical for $763,099.92 to buy eight gurneys and eight cardiac monitors that the fire department said are required to make the new units transport-capable under the state advanced life support program.

Why it matters: Council staff said outfitting ambulances with reliable communications and transport-level medical equipment is essential for patient care, responder safety and the planned shift to a city-operated ambulance transport service.

Key details and discussion: Staff identified funding for these purchases in account DRT2310 and said many items are on state contracts or interstate contracts rather than new competitive procurements. Councilors asked when the city would vote on buying the ambulances themselves; staff said they will provide timing and noted several units are already under contract and will be presented as information becomes available.

AMR remarks: A representative from AMR, identified in the meeting as Kevin, asked the council to consider the private ambulance contractor\u0000subsidy level (he referenced prior discussions that reduced the subsidy to roughly $1.24 million) and urged the council to weigh the value of AMR-provided training and specialty skills during any service transition. Those remarks were a request for consideration and did not change any council action recorded in the meeting.

Actions taken: The council voted to send the RFD ambulance service proposal to legal review; it also recommended issuing purchase orders for Code 3 Services ($86,526.03) and to Howell Medical ($763,099.92). Finance review was requested for the Howell Medical PO.

Next steps: Legal review of the RFD ambulance proposal, finance committee review of the Howell Medical purchase order, and staff follow-up on ambulance delivery timelines and contract details were the forward-looking items noted by staff and council members.

Ending: All motions on the ambulance-related items recorded in the meeting passed and were forwarded for the steps listed above. No ordinance or final procurement award was adopted on the floor at this meeting.","The city council advanced the Roswell Fire Department ambulance implementation plan to legal review and recommended purchase orders for radio equipment and medical transport gear, while AMR urged the council to consider existing subsidy arrangements during a future transition.","actionData","errors"]

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