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City approves contract for second backup well to support Well 8

Belen City Council · May 4, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a notice of award to TLC to install a second backup well supporting Well 8 as an interim supplement ahead of Well 9. Development Services Director Steven Tomita described the work as preparatory to Well 9.

The council approved a notice of award to TLC to install a second backup well to support Well 8, an interim step the city described as lead-in work toward constructing Well 9.

Development Services Director Steven Tomita said the work is "the lead up to well 9," explaining the backup well will provide redundancy while the city advances longer-term supply projects. Council voted 4-0 to approve the notice of award after a motion by Councilor Steven L. Holdman and a second from Councilor Rudy M. Espinoza.

City staff described the award as a supplement to the water system while planning and permitting for Well 9 continue; contract and schedule details were not provided in the meeting transcript.