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Rio Grande City Commission approves library and animal-control contracts, technology and utility expenditures; grant-funded radio purchase cleared

6441871 · October 21, 2025
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The commission approved a set of contracts, invoices and equipment purchases including an initial draw for the library expansion, execution of the animal control renovation contract, annual software and meter‑conversion fees, several public‑utilities invoices (chemicals, vehicles, meters, permit), a printer lease, and a grant-funded purchase of 20

The Rio Grande City Commission on Tuesday approved a series of contract executions, invoice payments and equipment purchases including the first invoice for the library expansion, the construction contract for animal-control building renovations, annual software fees and meter-conversion work, and the purchase of radios under a grant.

Among administrative approvals: the commission authorized payment of Invoice No. 1 to Vasquez Construction for the library expansion. The invoice total was $22,330; with a 5 percent retainage ($1,116.50) deducted, the amount submitted for payment was $21,213.50. City staff said retainage will be held until punch-list items are complete and the city will confirm on-site work before final retainage release. At the meeting staff discussed establishing clearer…

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