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Rio Rancho board tables proposal to park up to 50% of permanent‑fund earnings as emergency reserve
Summary
Member Baker proposed reserving up to 50% of an annual permanent-fund earnings payout into a liquid emergency account; Director Carol Harnell said the city already holds nearly 30% in general-reserve funds (~$30M) and noted ordinance and policy steps needed. The board voted to table the matter to February for further study.
Member Baker proposed that up to 50% of annual permanent-fund earnings in a strong year be set aside in a liquid account to serve as an emergency reserve the city could draw on in a downturn. “What I’m proposing is that we could decide not to send it out to be spent. But take 50% and put it into, Wherever that would go,” Baker said while outlining a money-market style account to preserve access.
Director Carol Harnell responded that the city already maintains a large reserve and described policy and legal constraints. “The city…
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