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Las Cruces Council Meeting - July 6, 2026
Published: Jul 6, 2026
City Council Considers Writing Off Over $215,000 in Uncollectible Accounts
The City Council is considering resolutions for the write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable totaling $215,082. This action is permitted by New Mexico State Statute 3-37-7, which grants the City Council authority to write off receivables uncollected for over four years. This process is for accounting and reporting purposes according to GAAP, to present a more accurate financial position by removing uncollectible accounts. The write-off does not extinguish the debt, and the city can still pursue collection. The amounts include $178,970 for utilities (a 5-year history, representing 0.40% of annual billing), $11,346 for general billing (0.05% of annual billings), and $24,739 for library accounts. The library write-offs include charges for lost audiobooks, which can be expensive. The library does not collect these funds directly, as they go to the general fund, but is exploring options to potentially cancel smaller fee balances to remove barriers for patrons.
City Council Approves Retroactive Increase for Museum Storage Facility Lease
The City Council approved a resolution authorizing an increase to the spending limit for the museum systems storage facility lease. The lease, originally approved in 2021, has undergone several extensions. The property owner requested an increase during the fourth lease extension, and further annual increases of 2.5% were requested for fiscal years 2027 through 2029 during the fifth extension. The monthly rent will ultimately reach $9,428.18, or $113,138.16 annually, through FY2029. The approval is retroactive due to an administrative error where a previous buyer processed paperwork that authorized an amount above what the City Council had originally approved. A newer buyer identified the issue, and the matter was brought forward for approval.
City Council Approves FY27 Budget Adjustments, Grant Acceptances, and ARPA Fund Reallocation
The City Council reviewed and approved several budget adjustments and grant acceptances for Fiscal Year 2027. These adjustments include carry-overs for various departmental grants (Public Safety, Quality of Life, Public Works, Technology, Housing, Utilities, and Transit) that were awarded but could not be integrated into the initial budget due to timing. A specific request for a $35,380 match for a Fire Department grant and $48,000 for a Senior Nutrition Kitchen remodel by Quality of Life was also approved, totaling $83,720 from the general fund. Additionally, a resolution to reallocate $1.3 million in ARPA funds from the terminated Casalinda Acres reconstruction project to the Cortez Drive improvements project was approved to avoid repayment to the US Treasury. The Cortez Drive project had met its obligation deadline, and the funds used for it will now be applied to the Casalinda project, allowing more time to secure a new contractor for Casalinda.
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