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Votes at a glance: Hobbs commission approves procurement changes, RFP award, vehicle purchases and Core fee updates
Summary
The Hobbs City Commission approved several items unanimously, including Ordinance No. 1169 amending procurement policy, an RFP award for chlorine products, the purchase of two fire command vehicles and new Core facility fee adjustments set to take effect July 1.
At its May 18 meeting, the Hobbs City Commission approved multiple action items affecting procurement, operations and recreation fees.
Ordinance No. 1169: Commissioners adopted an amendment to chapter 3.2 of the Hobbs Municipal Code to update procurement thresholds, add cooperative purchasing language, clarify P‑card and fixed‑asset policies, add a vendor screening process for federal grant revenue, and require a CPO in finance. Staff said the ordinance would take effect July 1, 2026. The motion passed unanimously, 7–0.
RFP 561‑26 (chlorine-based disinfection products): City Engineer Anthony Henry reported staff received one proposer (PVS DX) and recommended awarding the annual supply contract; the projected annual cost is $151,695 and funding is included in next year’s preliminary budget. The commission approved the award 7–0.
Vehicle purchase for Fire Department: Fire Chief Mark Deporto requested purchase of two 2026 Ford Expedition SSVs from Chalmers Ford under the state purchasing agreement for a total price of $111,076.80 (about $55,538.40 each). Chief Deporto said the purchase is funded by the state fire fund and noted state fire marshal approval. The commission approved the purchase 7–0.
Resolution 77‑72 (Core fees): Recreation staff proposed consolidating passes, modestly increasing many fees while lowering senior and adaptive day‑pass rates, and instituting rental/security-deposit wording changes; staff estimated the changes could raise up to $845,000 and move the Core toward a 50% cost‑recovery target. Commissioners approved the resolution by a unanimous vote, with changes effective July 1.
Where present, staff and presenters said funding for these items is included in the FY2027 preliminary budget or uses designated funds (for example, the fire fund for vehicles).
