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Socorro council approves publication notice for up to $15M in certificates, multiple rezoning and plats, appointments and event and facility items
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Summary
At the meeting the council authorized publication of a notice of intent to issue up to $15 million in certificates of obligation, engaged bond counsel, approved multiple rezoning and plat ordinances, appointed two commissioners, awarded the Independence Day fireworks contract and adopted a civic-center name.
The Socorro City Council voted on a range of formal actions across infrastructure, planning and events.
Debt notice and bond counsel: The council voted to direct publication of a notice of intent to issue up to $15,000,000 in combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation to fund streets, sidewalks, park improvements and a new solid-waste disposal system. Financial advisors outlined an illustrative schedule that included a first reading on March 19, bond pricing on April 16 and receipt of proceeds in May if the financing is authorized. Council also approved engaging McCall, Parkhurst & Horton LLP to provide bond-counsel services.
Appointments: The council approved the appointment of Rafael Carrillo to the Planning and Zoning Commission (Place 6) and Amparo Carrillo to the Board of Adjustment (Place 5). The new appointees were sworn in during the meeting.
Rezoning and plats: The council considered and approved several rezoning ordinances and plats, including Bowman-area rezoning from A-1 agricultural to R-2 medium-density residential to allow multifamily development, Horizon Park Unit 2 preliminary plat and related Bowman rezoning amendments, and final plats such as Flor Del Bosque. Planning staff said approvals were conditional on addressing engineering comments prior to final recording when applicable.
Events and naming: Council approved a $47,500 contract recommendation to Big Dog Pyro for a 15-minute Independence Day fireworks show and adopted the name "Rovisa Civic Center" for the city parcel referenced in the agenda.
Other approvals: Council approved an amendment to the Hermanos Farms industrial development plan (landscape buffer replacement) because of a Lower Valley Water District line relocation and granted a no-cost time extension to Able City LLC to complete work on a unified development code. The council also authorized travel for the mayor or any council member to attend a Texas Municipal League regional meeting in Kermit, Texas.
Votes at a glance (select items): - Resolution: publication of notice of intent to issue up to $15,000,000 certificates of obligation — approved (voice vote). - Engagement: McCall, Parkhurst & Horton LLP for bond counsel — approved (voice vote). - Appointments: Rafael Carrillo (Planning & Zoning) and Amparo Carrillo (Board of Adjustment) — approved (voice votes). - Rezoning/Ordinances: Bowman and other rezoning items (second readings/adoptions listed on the agenda) — approved (motions carried). - Contract: Big Dog Pyro, fireworks show, $47,500 — approved. - Development plan amendment: Hermanos Farms buffer change — approved.
Council did not take action on a staff proposal to authorize city procurement of paving-cut restoration services to repair Lower Valley Water District cuts; a motion to deny that item carried after a roll-call enumeration of votes.
