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Deming manager reports audit delays, $102,000 animal shelter grant and Pear Street funding plan
Summary
City Manager Aaron Sera told council auditors are behind but the auditor guaranteed the 2022 audit by Oct. 31; the city received a $102,000 Animal Welfare grant for shelter upgrades and staff outlined a plan to fill a $300,000 shortfall on Pear Street construction with DOT and local funds.
City Manager Aaron Sera used the Oct. 21 meeting to update council on several administrative matters, including delayed audits, awarded grants, and upcoming street projects.
Sera said auditors are behind schedule and that the audit firm has guaranteed completion of the 2022 audit by Oct. 31; staff will issue an RFP to complete the 2023 and 2024 audits. He also said the city may engage a fiscal agent to administer grants if necessary.
Sera announced the city has been awarded an Animal Welfare grant of $102,000 to plan, design and execute upgrades at the animal shelter. Project Manager Jeremy Gervais is scheduled to start work on Pear Street; one of the two grant sources for that project is $300,000 short. Sera said the New Mexico Department of Transportation has indicated it can provide $200,000 and the city would cover the remaining $100,000 via a forthcoming budget adjustment; construction is set to begin Oct. 27.
Sera said staff are preparing rate studies for utilities, working on vacate building and sign ordinances (with Las Cruces as a reference), and readying several RFPs including one for golf course restaurant operations. He noted the city has a dedicated crew for potholes and reported work on hiring additional street employees.
No formal council action was required on the informational items; staff said specific budget adjustments and contracts would return to council for authorization.
