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Commission approves Clovis share of readiness‑plan memorandum of agreement with neighboring jurisdictions
Summary
The City Commission authorized a memorandum of agreement for a Department of Defense readiness assessment and approved a $29,980.60 budget change to cover Clovis’ share of matching funds; the city will act as fiscal agent and the cost allocations were based on population percentages, the commission was told.
The Clovis City Commission voted to approve a memorandum of agreement among the City of Clovis, the City of Portales, Roosevelt County and Curry County to participate in a Department of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation readiness plan.
City staff said Clovis will serve as the fiscal agent for the grant and that the local share was allocated among the four partners by population percentage. City staff reported Clovis’ share as $29,980.60, representing 57.01468% of the local match. The commission approved a budget change to reflect Clovis’ contribution.
Why it matters: The readiness assessment is intended to produce a comprehensive evaluation of Cannon Air Force Base’s needs and produce a prioritized “punch list” of projects and recommendations that local governments can use in planning and grant applications. The Armed Forces Support Committee — composed of representatives of the participating jurisdictions — recommended the arrangement and proportionate shares.
Action taken: Commissioner Gail Tarson moved approval and Commissioner Garza seconded. Commissioners voted unanimously by voice vote.
Scope and next steps: City staff will continue to administer the grant and coordinate with Portales and the counties as fiscal agent for the readiness plan. The commission did not discuss program details beyond confirming the allocation method and the city’s administrative role.
Ending: Commissioners expressed support for regional collaboration; the item carried unanimously.
