City Council
Regular MeetingGallup, NM · August 25, 2015
Minutes
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Gallup City Council, City of Gallup, New Mexico,
held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue, at 6:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 25, 2015.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jackie McKinney.
Upon roll call, the following were present:
Mayor: Jackie McKinney
Councilors: Linda Garcia
Allan Landavazo
Yogash Kumar
Fran Palochak
Also present: Maryann Ustick, City Manager
George Kozeliski, City Attorney
Presented to the Mayor and Councilors were the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
August11, 2015.
Councilor Palochak made the motion to approve the August 11, 2015 Regular Meeting
Minutes. Seconded by Councilor Kumar. Roll call: Councilors Palochak, Kumar,
Garcia, Landavazo, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
Councilor Kumar made the motion to move Item E, Comment from Mr. Titus Nez,
President of the Gallup Mckinley County School Board, to the top of the agenda.
Seconded by Councilor Landavazo. Roll call: Councilors Kumar, Landavazo,
Palochak, Garcia, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
Mr. Nez apologized to the Mayor, Councilors and the community for his comments
about Gallup residents being racists following the August 17, 2015 School Board
Meeting. Mr. Nez said he made his comments in the “heat of the moment” and his
comments were directed to a certain group of individuals who were in attendance at the
School Board Meeting.
Presented to the Mayor and Councilors were the following Discussion/Action Topics:
1. Grant of Easements to the City of Gallup for Reach 27.6, Project #6 of the
Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project George Kozeliski, City Attorney
—
Mr. Kozeliski presented two Grants of Easement from the City of Gallup to itself to
encumber land to be subject to the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP). The
Grants of Easements are for the eastern reach of the NGWSP.
MINUTES
Regular Cfty Council Meeting — 8/25/2015
Page 2
Councilor Garcia made the motion to approve the easements to the City of Gallup for
Reach 27.6, Project #6 of the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project. Seconded by
Councilor Kumar. Roll call: Councilors Garcia, Kumar, Landavazo, Palochak, and
Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
2. Water Service Agreement with Ronald E. Silva and Deanna D. Silva —
George Kozeliski, City Attorney
Mr. Kozeliski said the City may not provide water service outside the city limits except
under certain conditions according to City ordinance. One of the conditions is when a
landowner provides an easement, or a well site, or other benefit to the City to bring
water into the City’s system. Ronald and Deanna Silva are the current owners of
property immediately outside of the City limits and have requested water and waste
water services from the City. The Silva’s predecessor in title, Gallup Gamerco Coal
Company, provided an easement to the City of Gallup for the main water line into Gallup
for the Yah-ta-hey well field. Mr. Kozeliski said the Silva’s are entitled to receive water
and waste water services from the City and recommended approval of the proposed
water service agreement.
Councilor Kumar made the motion to approve the Water Service Agreement with
Ronald E. Silva and Deanna D. Silva. Seconded by Councilor Garcia. Roll call:
Councilors Kumar, Garcia, Landavazo, Palochak, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
3. Fiscal Year 2016 Lodger’s Tax Funding for Events — Patty Holland, Chief
Financial Officer
Ms. Holland presented the requests for lodger’s tax funding for advertising and
promoting the following events: $5,000 for the Great Gatsby Bow Meow and $2,000 for
Red Rock Trailer Roping. The Lodger’s Tax Committee reviewed the requests and
recommended the allocation of $900 for the Great Gatsby Bow Meow and $1,000 for
Red Rock Trailer Roping. Ms. Holland said the Committee based their
recommendations on the advertising budget for the Great Gatsby Bow Meow event and
that the Red Rock Trailer Roping event was a one-day event.
Discussion followed concerning the process of disseminating information to event
organizers concerning the proper use of lodger’s tax funds, which must be used only for
the advertising and promotion of events. The proposed allocations of lodger’s tax funds
for both events to amounts greater than what was recommended by the Lodger’s Tax
Committee was also discussed.
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting — 8/25/2015
Page 3
Following discussion, Councilor Palochak made the motion to allocate $1,500 in
lodger’s tax funding for the Great Gatsby Bow Meow and $2,000 for Red Rock Trailer
Roping events. Seconded by Councilor Landavazo. Roll call: Councilors Palochak,
Landavazo, Garcia, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes. Councilor Kumar abstained.
Motion carried.
4. Budget Adjustment for Increased Prisoner Care Costs at the Adult
Detention Center Patty Holland, Chief Financial Officer
—
Ms. Holland presented the request for the budget adjustment due to a cost overrun at
the end of Fiscal Year 2015 in operating the Adult Detention Center. The cost overrun
is due to the loss of outside contracts for housing prisoners from other entities. The City
is responsible for 30% of the cost of running the jail and the County is responsible for
the remaining 70%. Ms. Holland recommended approval of an increase to the City’s
budget in the amount of $515,502 to cover the City’s share of the costs at the jail.
Bill Lee, Mckinley County Manager, said the County’s is responsible for about $1.2
million as measures to reduce expenses at the jail have already been taken, including a
reduction in force of employees. One of the options being considered is to improve the
programs for prisoners at the jail which will help to bring back outside contracts for
housing prisoners; primarily, the contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Based on a
visit to the Coconino Detention Center in Flagstaff, Arizona, by Mr. Lee and Councilor
Palochak, Mr. Lee reported on Exodus, a 90-day substance abuse treatment program
for their inmates. He said 68% of the inmates who have participated in the Exodus
program at the Coconino facility have not been re-arrested for any violations over a
three-year period. As a result, the Jail Authority Board directed Mr. Lee and County
staff to look at ways to implement the Exodus program at the jail.
Discussion followed concerning the Exodus program including the grant funding that is
available for the program and the length of time needed to implement the program. The
existing programs at the Mckinley County Adult Detention Center were also discussed.
Following discussion, Councilor Palochak made the motion to approve the budget
adjustment for the increased prisoner care costs at the Adult Detention Center.
Seconded by Councilor kumar. Councilors Kumar, Garcia, Landavazo, and Mayor
Mckinney all voted yes. Councilor Palochak abstained. Motion carried.
5. Asset Management Plan Phase I Proposal — Stan Henderson, Public
Works Director
Mr. Henderson presented a proposal from CDM Smith for asset management planning
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting — 8/25/2015
Page 4
services to assess the condition of the City’s existing inventory of its capital assets. If
the proposal is approved, the first phase of the plan is expected to be completed by next
October or November. The cost of the proposal from CDM Smith is $71,822.00 plus
New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax which has been fully funded for Fiscal Year 2016
under the City’s Community Improvement Plan.
Councilor Landavazo asked if the proposal would address a previous audit finding. Ms.
Ustick said a basic inventory of the City’s assets has already been completed by the
City’s auditors; however, the proposed asset management plan would fulfill the
requirements by the Water Trust Board and other state agencies to assess the condition
of the City’s assets and to establish a plan for future rehabilitation and replacement of
the assets. The entire process will be conducted during the next three years.
Councilor Palochak asked if all of the City’s curbs, gutters and sidewalks would be
assessed under the proposed plan. Mr. Henderson responded yes.
Councilor Landavazo made the motion to approve the Asset Management Plan Phase I
Proposal. Seconded by Councilor Garcia. Roll call: Councilors Landavazo, Garcia,
Kumar, Palochak, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
6. Resolution No. R2015-25; Water Trust Board (WEB) #334 Loan
Repayment Certification Vince Tovar, Gallup Water and Sanitation
—
Director
Mr. Tovar provided an overview of the work to be done with the proceeds of WTB #283
Water Project Fund Loan/Grant for Project 6, Reach 27.6 of the Navajo Gallup Water
Supply Project (NGWSP). He also provided a summary of the work to be done under
WTB #334 Water Project Fund Loan/Grant for Reach 27.7a and 27.13 of the NGWSP.
The proposed Resolution would certify the City’s intent to repay any New Mexico Water
Trust Board loan associated with WTB #334 Water Project Fund Loan/Grant. Mr. Tovar
said he will request a time extension from the New Mexico Water Trust Board to utilize
$1 million in outstanding funds for the NGWSP. He also proposes to skip WTB funding
in 2016 to complete and evaluate the construction of current projects of the NGWSP.
Councilor Landavazo made the motion to approve Resolution No. R201 5-25. Seconded
by Councilor Palochak. Roll call: Councilors Landavazo, Palochak, Kumar, Garcia, and
Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
Councilor Kumar made the motion to adjourn into closed session for the purpose of
discussing the acquisition of real property. Seconded by Councilor Palochak. Roll call:
Councilors Kumar, Palochak, Landavazo, Garcia, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting — 8/25/2015
Page 5
The Mayor and Councilors adjourned into closed session pursuant to §10-15-1-H(8)
NMSA 1978 Comp. (as revised).
Following the closed session, Councilor Palochak made the motion to reconvene the
Regular Meeting. Seconded by Councilor Landavazo. Roll call: Councilor Palochak,
Landavazo, Kumar, Garcia, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
Mr. Kozeliski certified for the record that the mailers discussed during the closed
session were limited to the possible acquisition of real property.
Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items
None.
Comments by Mayor and City Councilors
Councilor Palochak said her granddaughter made the stat-shaped origami that was
placed in front of the Mayor and Coundilors. She said her granddaughter attended the
last regular meeting and considers the Mayor and Councilors the stars of the City of
Gallup. Councilor Palochak said she attended the City and County haz-mat training
exercise on August 18, 2015 and observed how the Gallup Fire Department played a
major part in the exercise. She was impressed with the work of the Gallup Fire
Department, Gallup Police Department and other agencies that responded to the
exercise. Councilor Palochak also participated in the Downtown Revitalization
Workshop which took place this past weekend. Councilor Palochak said she will have a
neighborhood meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Tobe Turpen Elementary
School at 6:00 p.m.
Councilor Landavazo thanked City staff and members of the community for their
attendance and participation during the Downtown Revitalization Workshop for the
Metropolitan Redevelopment Area. Councilor Landavazo also thanked Richard Matzke,
Electric Department Director, and his crews for their work in restoring power overnight
following a thunderstorm this past weekend. Councilor Landavazo also invited
everyone to attend the dedication of a Habitat for Humanity home to a family on
Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. The home is located at Chamisal Avenue and
Marcella Circle. Councilor Landavazo also reminded everyone to buy, believe and build
the community.
Councilor Kumar said it was an exciting weekend in Gallup for community members to
participate in the Downtown Revitalization Workshop. He said the community has an
opportunity to develop downtown Gallup and to have a place where people can gather.
He said the reason for acquiring the Alpine Lumber property is to complement the
downtown businesses by increasing foot traffic in the area.
MINUTES
Regular Cfty Council Meeting — 8/25/2015
Page 6
Councilor Garcia said she will not have a North Side Neighborhood Meeting tomorrow
evening. As an alternative, she encouraged everyone in her district to attend a public
meeting on the proposed Skate Park on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at
the Second Street El Morro Events Center.
Mayor McKinney said Gallup was fortunate to host meetings with two prominent State
committees last week. He thanked Jackson Gibson, District 6 New Mexico Department
of Transportation (NMDOT) Commissioner, for inviting the NMDOT Commission to
Gallup to hold their meeting. Mayor McKinney also commended Gallup resident
Jerimiah Herrera for being named NMDOT Employee of the Year. The State Indian
Affairs Committee also held their meeting in Gallup last week with legislators from
around the state being in attendance. The primary areas of discussion during the
meeting were issues pertaining to education.
Comments by City Manager
Ms. Ustick thanked the Mayor and Councilors for their comments on the Downtown
Revitalization Workshop and the work being done on a combined Metropolitan
Redevelopment Area and Arts and Cultural District Plan. A conceptual plan will be
presented to the community in November and the plan will be presented to the Mayor
and Councilors for final approval in December. Regarding the City’s Odor Abatement
Program, Ms. Ustick said there was a delay in the transportation of sludge from the
Waste Water Treatment Plant to the regional landfill. She was advised by Mr. Tovar
that the delay was due to unforeseen issues related to the digester piping and valve
rehabilitation project at the plant. She said Mr. Tovar expects the transportation of
sludge to the regional landfill to begin next week.
There being no further business, Councilor Palochak made the motion to adjourn the
meeting. Seconded by Councilor Garcia. Roll call: Councilors Palochak, Garcia,
Kumar, Landavazo, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
1
Jackie McKinney, Mayor
Approved 9/8/2015
Agenda
AGENDA
GALLUP CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015; 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Jackie McKinney, Mayor
Linda Garcia Allan Landavazo
Councilor, District #1 Councilor, District #2
Yogash Kumar Fran Palochak
Councilor, District #3 Councilor, District #4
Maryann Ustick, City Manager
George Kozeliski, City Attorney
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting of August 11, 2015
D. Discussion/Action Topics
1. Grant of Easements to the City of Gallup for Reach 27.6, Project #6 of the
Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project – George Kozeliski, City Attorney
2. Water Service Agreement with Ronald E. Silva and Deanna D. Silva –
George Kozeliski, City Attorney
3. Fiscal Year 2016 Lodger’s Tax Funding for Events – Patty Holland, Chief
Financial Officer
4. Budget Adjustment for Increased Prisoner Care Costs at the Adult
Detention Center – Patty Holland, Chief Financial Officer
5. Asset Management Plan Phase I Proposal – Stan Henderson, Public
Works Director
6. Resolution No. R2015-25; Water Trust Board #334 Loan Repayment
Certification – Vince Tovar, Gallup Water and Sanitation Director
AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting – 8/25/2015
Page 2
E. Comment From Mr. Titus Nez, President of the Gallup McKinley County
School Board
F. Motion to Adjourn Into Closed Session for the Purpose of Discussing the
Acquisition of Real Property, Pursuant to §10-15-1-H(8) NMSA 1978 Comp.
(as revised)
G. Motion to Reconvene Regular Meeting
H. Certification for the Record of the Matters Discussed During the Closed
Session
I. Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items
J. Comments by Mayor and City Councilors
K. Comments by City Manager and City Attorney
L. Motion to Adjourn
Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request. Please contact Alfred Abeita,
City Clerk, at 863-1254 at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as
possible in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.
Pursuant to the “Open Meetings Act”, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1 through 10-15-4
of the State of New Mexico, this Agenda was posted at a place freely accessible
to the public 72 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting.
Minutes
Regular Meeting of August11, 2015
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Gallup City Council, City of Gallup, New Mexico,
held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue, at 6:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, August11, 2015.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jackie McKinney.
Upon roll call, the following were present:
Mayor: Jackie McKinney
Councilors: Linda Garcia
Allan Landavazo
Yogash Kumar
Fran Palochak
Also present: Maryann Ustick, City Manager
George Kozeliski, City Attorney
Presented to the Mayor and Councilors were the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July
28, 2015.
Councilor Palochak made the motion to approve the aforementioned Minutes.
Seconded by Councilor Garcia. Roll call: Councilors Palochak, Garcia, Kumar,
Landavazo, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
Presented to the Mayor and Councilors were the following Discussion/Action Topics:
1. Resolution No. R2015-24; A Resolution Naming the Gallup Municipal
Airport Terminal the “Joe Danoff Terminal” George Kozeliski, City
—
Attorney
Mr. Kozeliski and Mayor McKinney provided an overview of Mr. Danoff’s years of
service, dedication and commitment to aviation in Gallup, especially during Mr. Danoff’s
tenure as Airport Manager. It was highly recommended that the current airport terminal
building and the contemplated future replacement airport terminal building be named
the “Joe Danoff Terminal.”
Following discussion, Councilor Landavazo made the motion to approve Resolution No.
R2015-24. Seconded by Councilor Palochak. Roll call: Councilors Landavazo,
Palochak, Garcia, Kumar, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
2. Request for a Waiver of the Red Rock Usage Fees for the 2015 Gallup
Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial — Mary Jean Christensen and Hilda
Bowman, Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial
Ms. Bowman presented the request for the City to waive the fees in the amount of
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting — 8/11/2015
Page 2
$60,935 for the use Red Rock Park for this year’s Ceremonial. The financial data for
this year’s Ceremonial was not available; however, Ms. Bowman, Ms. Christensen,
Cynthia Poblano and Councilor Garcia, who is also a Ceremonial Board Member,
provided an overview of this year’s Ceremonial, including the rodeo, exhibit hall, dances
and parades. Ceremonial representatives commended the work done by City crews,
local volunteers, and board members.
Councilor Landavazo recommended that the Ceremonial Board request a partnership
with the County that would allow for the sharing of the park’s expenses with the City for
hosting the Ceremonial next year. Ms. Bowman said the County allocated $40,000 for
this year’s Ceremonial.
Councilor Palochak considers the Ceremonial to be a community event and it should be
assumed that the City is a partner in hosting the event. She recommended eliminating
the requirement for Ceremonial representatives to request a waiver of the usage fees
every year. Mr. Kozeliski said about six years ago there were claims that the City does
not do enough to support the Ceremonial; therefore, the Council at that time mandated
discussion on the mailer during a public meeting. Mr. Kozeliski said the Mayor and
Councilors may change the requirement if they prefer.
Mayor McKinney said the City also provides $50,000 in lodger’s tax funding for
Ceremonial.
Following discussion, Councilor Palochak made the motion to approve the request for a
waiver of the Red Rock Park usage fees for the 2015 Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian
Ceremonial. Seconded by Councilor Kumar. Roll call: Councilors Palochak, Kumar,
Landavazo, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes. Councilor Garcia abstained. Motion
carried.
3. Ordinance No. S2015-4; An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution and
Delivery of a Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement By and Between
the New Mexico Finance Authority and the City of Gallup Vince Tovar,
—
Gallup Water and Sanitation Director
Mr. Tovar said the proposed Ordinance would authorize the execution and delivery of a
Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP) Fund Loan/Grant Agreement between
the New Mexico Finance Authority and the City of Gallup in the amount of $4 million.
The proceeds of the Loan/Grant Agreement will be used for constructing Reach 27.6 of
the NGWSP.
Mr. Kozeliski said the Fiscal Administration Agreement with the Northwest New Mexico
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting — 8/11/2015
Page 3
Council of Governments is part of the proposed Ordinance and related loan documents.
He there will be a minor change to paragraph 5 of the Fiscal Administration Agreement.
With the use of a map on an overhead projector, Mr. Tovar and Mr. Kozeliski provided
information concerning the improvements to be made by constructing Reach 27.6 of the
NGWSP.
Councilor Garcia made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 52015-4. Seconded by
Councilor Palochak. Roll call: Councilors Garcia, Palochak, Landavazo, Kumar, and
Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
4. Capital Purchase of a Vactor Truck for the Waste Water Department —
Vince Tovar, Gallup Water and Sanitation Director
Mr. Tovar said the City’s existing vactor truck is constantly being used and cannot
achieve the level of sewerage network cleaning and the required routine maintenance to
prevent blockages, overflows and backups. With the purchase of a new vactor truck,
both trucks may be properly maintained to the end of the fiscal year at which time funds
could be budgeted to rehabilitate the older truck.
Councilor Palochak made the motion to approve the capital purchase of a vactor truck
for the Waste Water Department. Seconded by Councilor Landavazo. Roll call:
Councilor Palochak, Landavazo, Kumar, Garcia, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
5. Budget Adjustment for Professional and Legal Services for the G-22
Water Rights Acquisition Vince Tovar, Gallup Water and Sanitation
—
Director
Mr. Tovar provided a brief history on the G-22 Water Rights Application including the
claims, litigation and amended applications filed over time. The funding of $250,000,
which was approved by the City Council in April 2015, was used to provide professional
and technical resources for the City’s efforts through the end of the fiscal year. Critical
hearings on the matter before the State Engineer have been scheduled for November
2015; however, several opponents in the case are requesting to delay the trial by 4 to
13 months. The City is opposed to the requests to delay the hearings and is attempting
to maintain the November schedule in the administrative process. Mr. Tovar requested
approval of the proposed budget adjustment in the amount of $250,000 to fund the
City’s strategy in the administrative process.
Mr. Kozeliski provided an overview of the City’s attempts to settle the matter with the
protestants.
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting — 8/11/2015
Page 4
Following discussion, Councilor Landavazo made the motion to approve the budget
adjustment for professional and legal services for the G-22 Water Rights Acquisition.
Seconded by Councilor Kumar. Roll call: Councilors Landavazo, Kumar, Garcia,
Palochak and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
6. Donation of Property to the State of New Mexico Along Historic Highway
66 (NM 118) George Kozeliski, City Attorney
—
Mr. Kozeliski said the City has been trying to donate four parcels of property along
Highway 66 to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) for
approximately 18 months. The four parcels contain a total of 1,248 square feet of land
in which most of the parcels are already in use on Highway 66. Mr. Kozeliski
recommended approval of the donation contracts and the quit claim deeds to the
NMDOT in order to move forward with the Pedestrian Safety Project on Highway 66.
Councilor Kumar made the motion to approve the donation of property to the State of
New Mexico along Historic Highway 66 (NM 118). Seconded by Councilor Garcia. Roll
call: Councilors Kumar, Garcia, Landavazo, Palochak, and Mayor McKinney all voted
yes.
7. Resolution No. R2015-20; Condemnation of Certain Real Property
Located at 705 West Aztec Avenue C.B. Strain, Planning Director
—
Mr. Strain said the proposed Resolution was previously presented at the last regular
meeting; however, based on a request by the property owner, the matter has been
continued to the current meeting. Mr. Strain said the structure at this location remains
in a dilapidated condition and has fallen under such disrepair that City staff has
rendered the building to be unsafe, inhabitable and a threat to the public’s health safety
and welfare. He said there has been a total of 74 calls for service to the Police
Department over a span of six years at the property. Mr. Strain said Terry Rocco,
power of attorney for the property owner Louis Rocco, could not be in attendance due to
health reasons and has asked for another time extension to appear before the Mayor
and Councilors. Mr. Strain said he advised Terry Rocco that the Council has the option
of approving the condemnation and if such action by the Council occurs, Mr. Rocco
would have 10 days to appeal the action and to request a hearing before the Council.
Rochelle Rocco, daughter of the property owner, said her family has the money to
refurbish the property and would like to do so.
An unidentified individual, who stated he was Ms. Rocco’s boyfriend, asked for a time
extension to make the property suitable by cleaning around the house.
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting — 8/11/2015
Page 5
Peggy Walker said Ms. Rocco has been ordered by the City to stay away from the
property. Ms. Walker said she was assured by the Rocco family that they would get
things done as soon as possible; however, Ms. Rocco needs ample time to bring the
property to City’s standards.
Mayor McKinney asked if the Rocco family is allowed to go onto the property. Mr.
Strain said the house at the location was red-tagged due to the substandard living
conditions which prohibits anyone from living in the structure. Mr. Strain said the
Rocco’s may gain access to the property to make the necessary repairs and
improvements; however, they may not live in the structure until the structure is brought
up to code. Mayor McKinney asked when the first notice regarding the code violations
was issued to the property owner. Mr. Strain said the first notice was issued on June 2,
2014, which was followed-up by a second notice and finally, by the clean and lien
process. Although the lien was paid-off by the property owner, the property fell into a
state of disrepair due to the lack of regular maintenance.
Councilor Garcia asked if the structure could be repaired. Mr. Strain said he could not
detect any major signs of the structure collapsing; however, it will take time and money
to repair the structure. Mr. Strain also said if a time extension for the repairs is granted,
a deadline needs to be specified for the owner to complete the repairs. Mr. Strain said
staff recommends approval of the condemnation of the property and if the property
owner’s power of attorney wants to appeal the condemnation, then the property owner’s
power of attorney may do so by requesting a hearing before the Mayor and Councilors.
Councilor Kumar asked how long the family would need to make the repairs to the
property. Ms. Rocco said she would need 90 days to repair the property. Mr. Strain
reiterated his recommendation to approve the condemnation of the property and to
allow the property owner or the property owner’s power of attorney to decide on the next
steps for the property.
Councilor Palochak said she receives numerous phone calls regarding the dilapidated
condition of the property which is located within her district. She expressed concerns
with the graffiti on the structure which was cleaned by City crews. Councilor Palochak
said she can appreciate Ms. Rocco waiting to make the repairs to the property;
however, Mr. Rocco does not have legal authority to do so. Councilor Palochak
recommended approval of the proposed Resolution.
Mayor McKinney commended Ms. Rocco for her intentions to improve the property;
however, the City must deal with the property owner. Ms. Rocco asked if she could
access the property to obtain her personal belongings. Mr. Strain said he could contact
Terry Rocco to see if Ms. Rocco could obtain her belongings.
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting — 8/11/2015
Page 6
Regarding Ms. Rocco’s boyfriend’s remarks, Councilor Landavazo said cleaning around
the structure is not the only task that needs to be done as repairs to the structure is
required to make it habitable.
Following discussion, Councilor Palochak made the motion to approve Resolution No.
R2015-20. Seconded by Councilor Landavazo. Roll call: Councilors Palochak,
Landavazo, Kumar, Garcia, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
Ms. Walker asked about the appeal process. Mr. Strain said the property owner or the
property owner’s power of attorney has 10 days from today’s date to contact the City
Clerk to request a hearing before the City Council.
8. Airport Runway Reconstruction Project Design — Stan Henderson, Public
Works Director
Mr. Henderson said the existing runway and taxiway at the airport are in poor condition
and requires reconstruction. The City’s airport engineering consultants, Armstrong
Consultants, Inc., submitted a proposal in the amount of $222,747.00 plus New Mexico
Gross Receipts Tax for the engineering design work for the project. The Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) will provide 90% of the funding for the project with 5%
coming from the NMDOT and 5% from the City. The approved budget for the project
under the City’s Community Improvement Plan is $10,000; however, $1,938 will need to
be added to the project budget for a total of $1 1,938 for the City’s match.
Mayor McKinney asked about the estimated cost of the entire project. Mr. Henderson
said the cost of the entire project is estimated between $3 million to $4 million which will
be funded under the same formula: 90% FAA, 5% NMDOT and 5% City.
Councilor Kumar made the motion to approve the proposal with Armstrong Consultants
and the additional funding of $1,938.00 for the project. Seconded by Councilor Garcia.
Roll call: Councilors Kumar, Garcia, Landavazo, Palochak, and Mayor McKinney all
voted aye.
The following Presentation and Information Item was presented to the Mayor and
Councilors:
1. Update on the City’s Odor Abatement Program — Vince Tovar, Director,
Gallup Water and Sanitation Department
Mr. Tovar provided a PowerPoint presentation on the City’s Odor Abatement Project
and the City’s strategy to address the problem with odors emanating from the City’s
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting — 8/11/2015
Page 7
waste water system. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is attached hereto, marked
as Exhibit A and made a part of these official Minutes. Regarding the capital costs for
the project, Mr. Tovar said the City will begin transporting sludge to the landfill on a
routine basis beginning next week which will eliminate the odors at the waste water
treatment plant. The process, which is estimated to cost the City $320,000 in annual
operating and maintenance costs, is not sustainable for the long term.
Discussion followed concerning Mr. Tovar’s recommendation to prepare and issue a
Request for Proposals (RFP) to challenge the private sector to propose sustainable
sludge management options and to develop alternative options for cost control; the
process and the costs to transport sludge to the landfill every week; the use and
discharge of affluent water processed by the waste water treatment plant; plans for a
long term regional waste water facility as a component of the Navajo Gallup Water
Supply Project; possible elimination within two to three years of the additives that are
being injected into the City’s waste water system to reduce odors; and the problems that
surface when sewer lines are replaced through a piecemeal process.
Mr. Tovar introduced Fred Kriess, Regional Manager for Severn Trent Environmental
Services. Mr. Kriess provided an overview of his involvement in addressing water and
waste water issues, including odor control, in communities of the southwest. In going
forward, Mr. Kriess said his company will do their best to provide professional and top
quality service to the City.
Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items
Linda Layton-Bowlby expressed her concerns with the Mayor and Councilors’ decision
to allocate $3.5 million for improvements to the Fox Run Golf Course. She presented
the results of a survey she conducted among 150 local physicians and dentists based
on the belief that the golf course was a necessity to attract and retain physicians and
dentists to the region.
Joann Benenati also expressed her concerns with the Council’s decision to allocate
$3.5 million for improvements to the golf course. She does not believe the City will have
a destination golf course by committing a high amount of funds for the project. She said
$3.5 million could be used for 15 years of curbside recycling to 6,000 residences with no
extra charge on their utility bills.
Larry Winn said if there is going to be regional waste water facility, he said the facility
should never be managed or owned by the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA). If
NTUA owns or manages the facility, he said the City would become a customer of
NTUA which cost the City massively. As a former member of the Gallup Water Board,
he said the Board in 2007 highly recommended G-22 as the most reliable and cheapest
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting —8/11/2015
Page 8
alternative for Gallup’s water future. He also questioned the Council’s judgement for
funding the golf course improvements and their hesitation for implementing curbside
recycling.
Comments by Mayor and City Councilors
Councilor Garcia commended the volunteer work of the Ceremonial Board and its
committees. She said the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Del Norte Elementary
School will take place on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.
Councilor Kumar also commended the Ceremonial Board for doing an outstanding job.
Councilor Landavazo said he and his family members from California celebrated the
Ceremonial. He enjoyed seeing local residents and visitors from around the country
and from around the world coming to Gallup for the Ceremonial. He also spoke with
Dudley Byerly regarding the success of the Ceremonial Rodeo. He encouraged
everyone to continue to celebrate Gallup.
Councilor Palochak said she appreciates the work of all of the volunteers during the
Ceremonial. She also commended all City crews for their hard work at the Ceremonial.
Some City crews had to work overnight to repair a water main break near Red Rock
Park. She said the City has fantastic personnel and encourage the public to contact
City Hall when they have a problem. Councilor Palochak invited residents of her district
to a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at Stagecoach
Elementary School.
Mayor McKinney commended City crews for their work in removing all the litter from the
downtown area after the Ceremonial parades. He also encouraged the public to attend
the City Council Meetings when action is going to be taken on matters they have a
passion for. He said the City Council meeting agendas are available to the public three
days in advance of the meetings. He also expressed condolences to the family of Phil
Garcia who passed away yesterday. Mr. Garcia served 37 years on the Planning and
Zoning Commission and dedicated his life to protecting the community as it grew and
developed over the years.
Comments by City Manager
Ms. Ustick said it was a privilege and honor to be part of a city that has an event such
as Ceremonial. She thanked the Mayor and Councilors for recognizing City staff for
their hard work before, during and after the Ceremonial. Ms. Ustick said there will be a
community workshop on revitalizing downtown Gallup beginning Friday, August 21,
2015 at 5:00 p.m. and continuing Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. — 3:00
p.m. The workshop will be held at El Morro Second Street Events Center. The purpose
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting — 8/11/2015
Page 9
of the workshop is to solicit input for the Metropolitan Redevelopment Area and the Arts
and Cultural District plans.
There being no further business, Councilor Kumar made the motion to adjourn the
meeting. Seconded by Councilor Garcia. Roll call: Councilors Kumar, Garcia,
Landavazo, Palochak, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
Jackie McKinney, Mayor
ATTEST:
Alfred Abeita II, City Clerk
DiscussionlAction Topic I
Grant of Easements to the City of Gallup for Reach 27.6,
Project #6 of the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project
George Kozeliski, City Attorney
f\ CITY OF COUNCIL STAFF SUMMARY FORM
GALLUP MEETING DATE: August 25, 2015
SUBJECT: Easements to the City of Gallup for Reach 27.6 Project # 6
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: City Attorney
DATE SUBMITTED: August11, 2015
SUBMITTED BY: George W. Kozeliski, City Attorney
Summary: These are easements for the eastern reach of Navajo/Gallup. The City needs to give itself
Easements over its own land to encumber the land so in the future the land is subject to the
Navajo/Gallup pipeline
Fiscal Impact: None
Reviewed B
Attachments: Grant of Easements
//_
Legal Review: Approved Approved As To Form:___________________________
Recommendation: Approve two easements
1
Approved Submitta(B’v z7
,-f //7 //\ CITY CLERK’S USE ONLY
COUNCILACTIONTAKEN
Resolution No. Continued To:
Ordinance No. Referred To:
Approved: Denied:
Other: File:
GRANT OF EASEMENT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That the undersigned, CITY OF GALLUP, New Mexico a municipal corporation,
hereinafter termed the Grantor hereby grants, and conveys unto the CITY OF GALLUP, NEW
MEXICO, a municipal corporation, a perpetual, fidl and unrestricted easement for utility purposes,
in, upon, over and across the following described strips, tracts and parcels of land located in
McKinley County, New Mexico, hereinafter described as follows:
DESCRIPTION
A STRIP OF LAND 20 WIDE LYING WITHIN LOT 3, PONCE SUBDIVISION,
GALLUP, McKINLEY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO AS THE SAME IS SHOWN ON
THE PLAT FILED IN THE OFFICE Of THE CLERK OF McKINLEY COUNTY ON
MAY 16, 2011, THE CENTERLINE BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3, THENCE
N00’29’12E ON A NEW MEXICO STATE PLANE WEST ZONE GRID BEARING,
10.64 TO THE REAL POINT OF BEGINNING.
THENCE N70°3104”E, 444.66 TO A POINT;
THENCE N56° 11 ‘07E, 74.92 TO THE POINT OF ENDING.
THE SIDELINES EXTENDED OR SHORTENED AS TO TERMINATE AT THE LOT
LINE OR EXISTING EASEMENT LINE.
CONTAINING 0.238 ACRES MORE OR LESS
Together with the free and unrestricted rights to the City of Gallup to place therein, thereunder,
thereon, and above the same water, sewer lines and pipes, electric power lines, and the necessary
appurtenances of such lines, and to grant the use thereof to others for such purposes, and to prohibit
the use of such land for purposes which are or which may become, inconsistent with the use hereby
granted. Together with the right to enter in, upon, over and across the aforesaid lands for the
purpose of construction, operation, maintenance, repair and removal of said utility lines.
To have and to hold the said easement for the purposes aforesaid, to the City of Gallup, its
successor and assigns so long as the said easement shall not be abandoned for utility purposes.
Dated this day of August, 2015
CITY OF GALLUP
By:
Jackie McKinney, Mayor
ATTEST:
Alfred Abeita, City Clerk
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
) ss.
COUNTY OF McKINLEY
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of August, 2015, by
Jackie McKinney, Mayor, for and on behalf of CITY OF GALLUP, a municipal corporation.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
ACCEPTANCE
Comes now the CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO and hereby accepts the above Grant
of Easement this day of August, 2015.
CITY OF GALLUP
By
Jackie McKinney, Mayor
ATTEST:
Alfred Abeita, City Clerk
2
GRANT OF EASEMENT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That the undersigned, CITY Of GALLUP, New Mexico a municipal corporation,
hereinafter termed the Grantor hereby grants, and conveys unto the CITY Of GALLUP, NEvV
i’vIEXICO, a municipal corporation, a perpetual, full and unrestricted easement for utility purposes,
in, upon, over and across the following described strips, tracts and parcels of land located in
McKinley County, New Mexico, hereinafter described as follows:
DESCRIPTION
A STRIP OF LAND $0’ WIDE IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, T15N,
Rl$W, N.M.P.M., GALLUP, McKINLEY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO LYING WITHIN
THE SUNSHINE CANYON SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF GALLUP FILED
7/24/74 AND THE CENTERLINE BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE
S50°05’41”W ON A NEW MEXICO STATE PLANE WEST ZONE GRID BEARING,
A DISTANCE OF 1658.37’ TO A POINT ON THE EAST BOUNDARY OF SAID
SUNSHINE CANYON SUBDIVISION AND THE REAL POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE N89° 1449W, 472.39’ TO A POINT ON THE WEST BOUNDARY OF SAID
SUBDIVISION AND THE POINT OF ENDING.
THE SIDELINES SHORTENED AND EXTENDED AS TO TERMINATE AT THE
PROPERTY LINES.
CONTAINING 0.868 ACRES MORE OR LESS
Together with the free and unrestricted rights to the City of Gallup to place therein,
thereunder, thereon, and above the same water, sewer lines and pipes, electric power lines, and the
necessary appurtenances of such lines, and to grant the use thereof to others for such purposes, md
to prohibit the use of such land for purposes which are or which may become, inconsistent with the
use hereby granted. Together with the right to enter in, upon, over and across the aforesaid lands for
the purpose of construction, operation, maintenance, repair and removal of said utility lines.
To have and to hold the said easement for the purposes aforesaid, to the City of Gallup, its
successor and assigns so long as the said easement shall not be abandoned for utility purposes.
Dated this day of August, 2015
CITY OF GALLUP
By:
Jackie MeKinney, Mayor
ATTEST:
Alfred Abeita, City Clerk
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
) ss.
COUNTY OF McKINLEY
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of August, 2015, by
Jackie McKinney, Mayor, for and on behalf of CITY OF GALLUP, a municipal corporation.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
ACCEPTANCE
Comes now the CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO and hereby accepts the above Grant
of Easement this day of August, 2015.
CITY OF GALLUP
By
Jackie McKinney, Mayor
ATTEST:
Alfred Abeita, City Clerk
2
DiscussionlAction Topic 2
Water Service Agreement with Ronald E. Silva and Deanna D. Silva
George Kozeliski, City Attorney
CITY OF COUNCIL STAFF SUMMARY FORM
L*j
GALLUP MEETING DATE: August 25, 2015
SUBJECT: Water Service Agreement with Ronald E. Silva & Deanna D. Silva
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: City Attorney
DATE SUBMITTED: August 18, 2015
SUBMITTED BY: George W. Kozeliski, City Attorney
Summary: The City cannot provide water outside the city limits of Gallup except for narrow
exception. One exception is where the landowners provide an easement or a well site
or other benefit to the city to bring water into the city system. The Silva’s predecessor in
title, Gallup Gamerco Coal Company provided the easement (right-of-way) to the City of
Gallup for the main water line into Gallup for the Yah-Ta-Hey well field. The Silva’s, as
present owners of the property, have requested water & waste water service.
Fiscal Impact:
t:r’ system Reviewed
Finance partment
Attachments: Agreement
Legal Review: Drafted Agreement by City Attorney
As To FOtm
Recommendation: Approval of Agreement
CITY CLERK’S USE ONLY
COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN
Resolution No. Continued To:
Ordinance No. Referred To:
Approved: Denied:
Other: File:
,
WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of August, 2015, by and
between RonaLd E. Silva and Deanna D. Silva, individually and as trustees of the Ronald E. Silva
and Deanna D. Silva Revocable Trust, dated February 16, 2006. hereafter referred to as
“SILVA’S”, and the City of Gallup, New Mexico, a New Mexico municipal corporation,
hereafter referred to as “GALLUP”.
WHEREAS, SILVA’S are the successors in interest to certain lands owned by Gallup
Gamerco Coal Company which granted the GALLUP and easement in April of 1963 to run the
main water line servicing the City of Gallup with water from its Yah-Ta-Hey water well fields
north of Gallup; and
WHEREAS, GALLUP can furnish water from the City municipal water supply to owners of
property outside the city limits of Gallup that help provide water to the City; and
WHEREAS, SILVA now own that certain parcel of land legally described in paragraph 3
below, which is the base land over which the easement exists; and
WHEREAS, SILVA’S have requested of GALLUP that SILVA’S wish to access city water
based upon SILVA’S predecessor in interest and its assistance to the City of Gallup.
NOW THEREFORE it is agreed by and between the parties as follows:
1. PREVIOUS GRANT OF EASEMENT. The Parties acknowledge the SILVA’S, based
upon an April 23, 1963 easement from Gallup Gamerco Coal Company to the City of Gallup,
are entitled to receive water service from Gallup.
2. TERM. The term of this agreement shall be commence at the signing hereof and continue
until such time that SIL VA’S or SILVA’s successors in interest annex into the City of Gallup,
or such time that SILVA’S or SILVA’s successors in interest violate the terms of this
agreement.
3. REAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT. The real property that is the
subject of this agreement is located at the western end of the street in the City of Gallup
known as Silva Street and covers any portion of Section 9. Township 15 North, Range 1$
West presently owned by SIL VA’S.
4. QUALITY OF WATER. GALLUP makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees
about the quality of water provided to Owners except that the water will be of drinking water
quality and will be in conformance with applicable federal and state regulations when it
arrives at SIL VA’S master water meter and SILVA’S are responsible for water quality after it
passes through the master meter, including any equipment that may be required by federal or
state regulators.
5. WATER AVAILABILITY. The availability of water may be subject to periodic
interruptions due to emergency circumstance beyond the control of GALLUP. and as deemed
necessary by GALLUP to perform maintenance on its facilities. GALLUP shall take every
reasonable effort to limit interruption to service and when possible schedule interruption so as
to minimize inconvenience to SILVA’S.
6. WATER SHORTAGES. GALLUP shall not be obligated to provide water to SILVA’S
if GALLUP declares a water emergency or prolonged water shortage. Declaration of a water
emergency shall be at the sole determination of GALLUP, and shall be declared upon any
condition which limits the ability of GALLUP to maintain water production, treatment or
delivery capacity. In the event GALLUP, for any reason, anticipates a prolonged water
shortage SILVA’S shall be subject to any and all restrictions placed on all other water
customers of GALLUP.
7. WATER FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE. Nothing in this agreement shall require
GALLUP to construct or otherwise provide any facility necessary to provide water to
SILVA’S. SILVA’S shall be responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance and
replacement of any and all facilities necessary to receive water from GALLUP, and any and
all facilities necessary to distribute water to and upon SILVA’S property.
8. MASTER METER. Water supplied to SILVA’S by GALLUP shall be through a single
master meter of not larger than a two (2) inch typical domestic water meter, to be located as
near as practical to existing GALLUP water supply facilities. The cost of installation of meter
and associated line extensions and improvements shall be borne by SILVA’S.
9. GENERATION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTEWATER. SILVA will be responsible
for disposing of any generated domestic, commercial or industrial wastewater into
GALLUP’S sanitary sewer system under the following conditions:
A. SILVA’s agree that any wastewater discharges into the City of Gallup sanitary sewer
system will conform to Gallup’s industrial wastewater ordinance as it may be amended
from time to time.
B. Gamerco and Gallup agree that in the event of a Federal or State mandated change to
the required level of wastewater treatment SILVA’s agrees to conform to those changes.
C. SILVA’s agree to pay the standard GALLUP charge for sanitary sewer as part of
SILVA’s water/utility bill and any increases and changes as may be amended on class
rates from time to time.
10. CHARGES FOR WATER SUPPLIED. Pursuant to City Ordinance because the
property served is outside the municipal boundaries of the GALLUP, Owners shall pay
GALLUP for water One and one half (1.5) the rate charged by GALLUP for service to its
Commercial Customers within the city limits, plus the customary monthly service charge
(based on meter size), sewer charges, and all applicable taxes, surcharges and other charges as
same are changed or amended from time to time.
11. BILLING AND PAYMENTS. Owners shall be billed for water use on a monthly basis,
and shall promptly pay said bill in full, when due. Any failure by Owners to make ordinary
monthly payments shall be consider cause for the termination of service until such time as
Owners provide full payment of any outstanding balance due, including any penalties. Should
Owners become more than one hundred and twenty (120) days in arrears, GALLUP shall
have the right to permanently terminate service under this agreement, and Owners shall
relinquish any and all rights to water service herein.
12. SEPERATION OF WATER SUPPLY. The parties understand and agree there are
other wells in and adjacent to SILVA’S property that is the subject of this agreement.
SILVA’S agree that water obtained from GALLUP will be completely separate of the other
wells and will serve SIL VA’s property only. SILVA’S are responsible that no possible cross
connections will occur that would mix any area well water with GALLUP supplied water. If
such event occurs GALLUP may immediately terminate this agreement and hold SILVA’S
responsible for any and all damages, fines and penalties that might result if such cross-
connection occurs.
13. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this agreement is deemed unenforceable, the
balance of the agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
14. AMENDMENTS. This agreement may not be modified, amended or changed in any
manner except by written agreement by both parties hereto.
15. JURISDICTION AND VENUE. This agreement shall be subject to the regulations of
the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer, the laws of State of New Mexico, and the
Ordinances of the City of Gallup. Jurisdiction and venue for Court interpretation on this
agreement shall be in the District Court for McKinley County, New Mexico.
16. WATER RIGHTS. SILVA’S agree to forfeit any and all rights to object to GALLUP’S
development of its existing declared water right or any and all applications by GALLUP for
new appropriations.
17. NOTICES. Any notice under this agreement shall be in writing and sent to the parties at
the following addresses:
City of Gailcip: City Manager
CITY OF GALLUP
110 West Aztec
Gallup, NM 87301
Owners: Ron and Deanna Silva
P.O. Box 1384
Gallup, New Mexico 87305-1384
18. AGREEMENT RUNS WITH THE LAND. The terms of this agreement are in
substitute of the agreement dated and recorded April 23, 1963 mentioned above, and as
such. run with the land and are binding on the successors and assigns in interest to the
property described in paragraph 3 above and on GALLUP.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands on the day and year first
above written.
RONALD E. SILVA AND DEANNA D. SILVA
INDIVIDUALLY, AND AS TRUSTEES:
By:
Ronald E. Silva
By:
Deanna D. Silva
CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO
By:
Jackie D. McKinney, Mayor
ATTEST:
Alfred Abeita, City Clerk
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
STATE OF NEW MEXICO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF McKinley )
The forgoing instrument was acknowledged before me this / day of August, 201 5, by
Ronald E. Silva and Deanna D. Silva. individually and as trustees of the Ronald E. Sika and
Deanna D. Silva Revocable Trust, dated February 16, 2006, for and on behalf of said Trust.
No ary Pul3. / ‘9
My commission expires:
/1
STATE OF NEW MEXICO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF McKINLEY )
The forgoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of August, 2015, by
Jackie McKimey, Mayor of City of Gallup, a New Mexico municipal corporation for and on
behalf of said corporation.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
Discussion/Action Topic 3
Fiscal Year 2016 Lodger’s Tax Funding for Events
Patty Holland, Chief Financial Officer
CITY OF COUNCIL STAFF SUMMARY FORM
*j GALLUP MEETING DATE: August 25, 2015
SUBJECT: EYE 2016 Lodgers Tax Event Funding
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Finance
DATE SUBMITTED: August 20, 2015
SUBMITTED BY: Patty Holland
Summary: Each year, the Lodgers Tax Committee recommends funding for the promotion of events to bring
tourism to the City of Gallup. The funds are provided from the Lodgers Tax Funding collected and can be used
for promotional purposes only.
The attached form lists the newest requests and the recommendation for funding for each.
Fiscal Impact: Reviewed By: O41JI(J
Finae p rtment
There are sufficient funds in place for the recommended funding. These are to be paid from the Lodgers Tax
Fund.
Attachments: Recommended Funding.
Legal Review: Approved As To Form:___________________________
City Attorney
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the recommended funding.
pproved for Submittal By:
I
I (f iJ%AXA
CITY CLERK’S USE ONLY
COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN
ntDIrto
FY 2016 Lodgers Tax Applicants
FY2016
Project # Organization Name Council
Event Name Contact FY 2015 Award FY 2016 Request Committee
• Approved
Recommendation
MCKINLEY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY THE GREAT GATSBY BOW MEOW COLT BALOK $ - $ 5,000.00 $ 900.00
TRICES INC DBA RED ROCK PRODUCTION RED ROCK TRAILER ROPING WALT EDDY $ - $ 2,000.00 $ 1,000.00
DiscussionlAction Topic 4
Budget Adjustment for Increased Prisoner Care Costs
at the Adult Detention Center
Patty Holland, Chief Financial Officer
CITY OF COUNCIL STAFF SUMMARY FORM
GALLUP MEETING DATE: August 25,2015
SUBJECT: Adult Detention Center Prisoner Care
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Finance
DATE SUBMITTED: August 20, 2015
SUBMITTED BY: Patty Holland
Summary: The costs of running the adult detention center are to be shared by the County and the City. The
County has issued the City a bill for our portion of the expense for the 2015 fiscal year in the amount of
$515,501.19.
Fiscal Impact: Reviewed By: t ctLj—
Fin3ce Department
Funding to pay this is in general fund reserves. The budget has $255,000 and an additional $260,502 is
needed to pay this obligation.
Attachments: County bill.
Legal Review: Approved As To Form:___________________________
City Attorney
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of funding from the General Fund for payment of this invoice.
Approved for Submittal By:
CITY CLERK’S USE ONLY
ü9Jôivi COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN
paflment Director
Resolution No. Continued To:
Ordinance No. Referred To:
Approved: Denied:
Other: File:
COUNTY of McKINLEY
207 West HW, 3rd Floor
Gallup, New Mexico 87305-0070
505-722-3868
TO: City of Gallup Admin. Office
P.O. Box 1270 INVOICE NO.
Gallup, NM 87305 15-1 62
DATE
07/28/2015
Patty Holland
AUENTIQN:___________________
**PLEASE RETURN COPY WITH PAYMENT**
City Share Adult Detention Center Prisoner CarE
-
07/01/2014 Thru 06/30/2015 : FY-15 (1,718,337.29)
County Share: 70% 1,202,836.10
1 City Share: 30% 515,501.19 515,501.19
Remit Payments to: Mckinley County
Accounts Receivable
P.O. Box 70
Gallup, NM 87305
Mck. Cnty Rev. Act# 231 -34044 TOTAL AMO
$515,501.19
Contact: Sara Keller, Finance Director skeeler@co.mckinley.nm.us)
1 USTOMER WHITE
-
2. VAEMIT COPY CANARY
-
3 1’ FINANCE DEPARTMENT. PINK
4 SI
DiscussionlAction Topic 5
Asset Management Plan Phase I Proposal
Stan Henderson, Public Works Director
CITY OF
COUNCIL STAFF SUMMARY FORM
\) L.7L’iI..I..iCJ r MEETING DATE: 25 AUGUST 2015
SUBJECT: Asset Management Plan Phase I Proposal
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: PW/City Engineering
DATE SUBMITTED: 19 August 2015
SUBMITTED BY: Stanley Henderson, Public Works Director
Summary: Attached for the City Council’s consideration and approval is a proposal for asset management
planning services by CDM Smith of Albuquerque, NM. This proposal will be Phase I in the development
process for a City Asset Management Plan. To that end, it includes six tasks:
• Task I Project Management, Data Review and Project Kick-off Meeting.
—
• Task 2 Compile Master Asset Inventory for Utilities and non-Utility Assets.
-
• Task 3 Define Critical Assets for Condition Assessment.
-
• Task 4 Develop Condition Rating Scale for non-Utilities Assets. And
-
• Task 5 Conduct Condition Assessment for non-Utilities Assets.
-
Follow up phases will address the remaining parts of the asset manage,jt.pJnning process.
I
Fiscal Impact: ReviewedBy: Zz4— c\Qoa1cA
Fi1?nce Department
None. City Council fully funded the asset management planning process in its Community Improvement
Plan.
47
Enclosures: (1) CDM Smith ltr of 10 Aug 15
Legal Review: A
ey
6
Recommendation:.
Approve the proposal from CDM Smith for $71,822.00 plus NMGRT.
i,] Approved for Submittal By: CITY CLERK’S USE ONLY
,‘J .. .
COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN
LS1%ç
. Resolution No. Continued To:
Ordinance No. Referred To:
,/4f... nager Approved: Denied
Other: File:
àDM
Smith
6000 Uptown Blvd. NE, Suite 200
Albuquerque, NM 87110
tel: 505.243.3200
August 10, 2015
Mr. Stanley Henderson
Public Works Director
City of Gallup
P.O. Box 1270
Gallup. New Mexico 87305-1270
Subject: Scope and Fee Proposal for Phase I Asset Management Plait Professional
Services
Dear Mr. Henderson:
CDM Smith Inc. (CDM Smith) is pleased to submit this proposed scope of services and fee
proposal to the City of Gallup (City) for Phase I Asset Management Plan professional
services for certain capital assets under the management of the Gallup Public Works
Department. The scope of services described herein has been developed based on previous
meetings and conference calls between CDM Smith and the City, most recently on
Thursday, July 30, 2015.
The tasks CDM Smith will perform as part of this scope of work are as follows:
Task 1 - Project Management, Data Review and Project Kick-off Meeting
Task 2 Compile Master Asset Inventory for Utilities and non-Utility Assets
-
Task 3- Define Critical Assets for Condition Assessment
Task 4- Develop Condition Rating Scale for non-Utilities Assets
Task 5 Conduct Condition Assessment for non-Utilities Assets
-
The objectives, approach, deliverables and assumptions for each of these tasks is described
in detail below.
Task 1: Project Management, Data Review and Project Kick-off Meeting
Objectives: CDM Smith will monitor and verify performance to manage delivery of the
project scope within the authorized schedule and budget. The project team will familiarize
themselves with the types and classes of assets to be included in the Asset Management Plan
(AMP), the level of information currently available for each asset class, and the City’s goals
and objectives for the project. The Project Kick-off Meeting will establish the points of
contact, expectations, roles and responsibilities, milestones and schedule for this assignment.
0
WATER + ENVIRONMENT + TRANSPORTATION + ENERGY + FACILITIES
CDM
Smith
Mr. Stanley Henderson
August 10, 2015
Page 2
Approach: CDM Smith’s proposed project manager, Mr. Robert fowlie, P.E., wifi monitor
project performance to the approved project scope and authorized schedule and budget.
Project status will be communicated to the City’s project manager through regular telephone
communications and monthly project status reports accompanying project invoices.
The City has provided CDM Smith with multiple spreadsheets in electronic format that
represent the current state of the City’s asset inventory. Inventory classes that are included
in these inventories include the following:
1. Utility Assets
a. Wastewater Expansions by year
b. Water Expansions by year
c. Water System Components
d. Wastewater Treatment Plant
e. Electrical System and Components
2. Non-Utility Assets
a. Miscellaneous Buildings/Facilities (inc. Parks & Athletic Facilities)
b. Streets/Curb/Gutter/Sidewalks
c. Stormwater infrastructure
d. Vacant Land (not included in this project)
e. Vehicles and other Rolling Stock (not included in this project)
CDM Smith will review the information provided in these spreadsheets and any additional
asset inventory information made available by the City.
A project Kick-off Meeting will be held to review the points of contact, expectations, roles
and responsibilities, milestones and schedule for this assignment. Critical success factors
shall be identified, and processes, activities and tasks defined to achieve these factors.
Deliverables:
• Monthly project status reports, delivered electronically in pdf
• Meeting Agenda, delivered electronically in pdf format
• Meeting minutes, draft and final, delivered electronically in pdf format
Assumptions:
• Project period of performance is 10 to 12 weeks
• The Kick-off Meeting will be held at City offices and will be attended by CDM
Smith’s Project Manager (PM) and Client Service Leader (CSL). Other project staff
may participate via conference call.
• City review of draft deliverables is assumed to be 5 working days
2DI5OSO9_Draft_GIIup_AM_ProposaI_Itr.doc
CDM
Smith
Mr. Stanley Henderson
August 10, 2015
Page 3
Task 2: Compile Master Asset Inventory for Utilities and non-Utility Assets
Objective: CDM Smith will develop a master inventory of assets based on the information
provided by the City. This master inventory will serve as the start of an Excel database for
tracking assets, values, condition, criticality and other asset information.
Approach: Begiiming with the inventory classes described above under Task 1, CDM Smith
will define a revised, logical and manageable system of asset classes and sub-classes to
facilitate future inventory, tracking and management. The asset inventory spreadsheets will
be combined into a single master inventory in MS Excel format. The City has expressed the
importance of retaining the current asset numbers in the spreadsheet inventories provided.
With this in mind, CDM Smith will develop a nomenclature and numbering system to
classify assets. The numbering system will allow assets currently listed by year (e.g., 2004
Water Expansion) to be re-classified in the future by physical asset (e.g., 2670 ft 12-inch
HDPE transmission main, 2 12” butterfly valve, 12” pressure relief valve).
-
The draft master asset inventory will be provided to the City as an electronic deliverable and
presented at the workshop to be held imder Task 3.
Deliverables:
• Workshop Agenda, delivered electronically in pdf format
• Workshop minutes, draft and final, delivered electronically in pdf format
• Draft Master Asset Inventory (MS Excel format) delivered electronically
Assumptions:
• CDM Smith will utilize spreadsheet inventories provided by the City prior to the
date of this proposal, including the following files:
o Governmental Asset Master List.xls
o Proprietary Asset Master List.xls
o CoG BUILDING ADDRESSES.xlsx
• The Master Asset Inventory provided will be at the same level of detail and number
of assets listed provided by the City in the referenced electronic files
• City review of draft deliverables is assumed to be 5 work days
Task 3: Workshop to define the non-Utility Assets for Condition Assessment
Objective: Verify the draft master asset inventory and identify the assets to be evaluated in
the Task 5 Condition Assessment. Given project time constraints, the initial focus of the
condition assessment will be limited to a representative sample of the City’s non-Utility
asset, i.e., those of primary concern for capital improvement planning.
Approach: CDM Smith will initiate this task at a workshop with representatives from the
City Public Works Department. The workshop will be held at City offices and will be
2O1SQaO9_Draft_GIIup_AM_PropoI_Itrdoc
CDM
Smith
Mr. Stanley Henderson
August 10, 2015
Page 4
attended by CDM Smith’s Project Manager (PM), Client Service Leader (CSL) arid a CDM
Smith asset management specialist. The master asset inventory developed under Task 2 will
be reviewed with City staff to confirm the categorization of assets and determine if
additional asset classes or subclasses are necessary. The results of this discussion will be
used to revise the master asset inventory.
The CDM Smith team and staff from the Public Works Department will work together to
identify a representative sample of non-Utilities assets for which to conduct the condition
assessment in this initial phase of the Asset Management project. These assets may include
those which have a high value/capital cost, poor performance/maintenance histories, or
assets nearing the end of their expected useful lives.
Deliverables:
• Workshop Agenda, delivered electronically in pdf format
• Workshop minutes, draft and final, delivered electronically in pdf format
Assumptions:
• One half-day workshop at City offices, followed by preliminary visual survey of
assets to verify selection of the representative asset group
Task 4: Develop Condition Rating Scale for non-Utilities Assets
Objective: A rating scale will be developed to document the condition of assets for each
non-utility asset class. The condition rating scale will provide a measure of the degree to
which each asset is able to deliver the desired level of service.
Approach: CDM Smith will develop the asset condition rating scale for each asset class
based on existing industry examples, relevant asset management guidance and feedback
from the City. A teclmical memorandum will be developed defining the condition rating
scales and providing guidance for establishing asset condition based on visual evidence and
anecdotal information received from City staff. The condition rating scales can be refined in
the future to include measurements, testing results or other criteria. Industry examples and
guidance used in development of the condition rating scales will be identified and
referenced.
Deliverables:
• Draft and final Condition Assessment Technical Memorandum, delivered
electronically thp and MS Word formats
2015 0009_Dra ft_G ails pAM_Proposal_Itt. do
Smith
Mr. Stanley Henderson
August 10, 2015
Page 5
Assumptions:
• City review of the draft technical memorandum is assumed to be 10 working days
Task 5: Conduct Condition Assessment
Objective: The condition of critical non-utility assets will be evaluated to provide a baseline
condition assessment as preliminary guideline for capital improvement expenditures and
plarmiltg for fiilure asset maintenance and replacement.
Approach: CDM Smith will conduct the asset condition assessment using several lines of
evidence and documentation including interviews with City staff, aerial photo evaluation,
and visual inspection. A coding system will be used to record the specific line(s) of evidence
utilized to assign a condition rating. Field surveys will be photo-documented to provide a
record of asset condition at the time of inspection. Data will be compiled in the master asset
inventory developed in Tasks 2 & 3.
Deliverables:
• Draft and final Master Asset Inventory with condition information for the assets
identified in the Task 3 Workshop, delivered elecboincally in MS Excel format
Assumptions:
• Google Earth maps will be used for initial verification of roads, curb and gutter,
sidewalks, signals and road signage for the selected transportation assets
• Up to four man-weeks (160 hours) wifi be spent in the field performing and verifying
the condition assessment for the selected non-utility assets
• Concurrent with field surveys, CDM Smith field staff wifi conduct interviews with
City Public Works staff regarding asset condition and recurring maintenance
requirements
• City review of draft deliverables is assumed to be 10 working days
SCHEDULE
CDM Smith will complete Tasks 1-5 within 10 weeks of receipt of notice to proceed.
PROPOSED COST
We proposed to complete this work, as outlined above on a time and materials basis with a
not to exceed fee of, $71,822.00, exclusive of New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (NMGRT).
Detail of this proposed fee is provided on the attached spreadsheet.
2O15OODaftGaIIup_AM_PropoIjtr.doc
CDM
Smith
Mr. Stanley Henderson
August 10, 2015
Page 6
All work will be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the June 29, 2014
General Engineering Services Contract between the City and CDM Smith.
Please contact us at (505) 243-3200 if you have any questions regarding this proposal. If this
proposal is satisfactory, Please provide a purchase order referencing this proposal to serve
as CDM Smith’s notice to proceed.
We look forward to proceeding with this important asset management project at your
convenience.
Sincerely,
Robert A Fowlie, P.E., BCEE Paul A. Karas, C.P.G, CHMM
Principal/Senior Project Manager Vice President! Client Service Leader
CDM Smith Inc. CDM Smith Inc.
attachment
cc: Vincent Tovar, City of Gallup
Cara Wilson, CDM Smith
File
201 0809_I] raft_I] allup_AM_Proposal_Itr. dot
C
0
0,
3
-Ti
a
a
-v
0
a
0>
C>
to
-Cx
m
ax
—“H
>-.
a
a
a
(0
a
3
a
C
US
a
2
a0
I;
3
I—
Sc
r
ATTACHMENT 1
CDM Smith Fee Proposal - Gallup Phase 1 Asset Management Services
CDM Smith
City of Gallup Phase 1 Asset Management Plan
Other Direct Charges Detail
Copies, Color, Coj star,
Mytars, 24X36 Airfare Per Diem Other Dimes
Polng I$iI
Project Tasks
Solo Sass $1.35 $1.50 $1.00 $1.00 $0505 $145.00
es ea ea ea $ $ ml. day S
Task 1 : Project Management, Data Review and Project Kick-off 250 0 0 0 76 0 280 0 $242
1.1 Project Management 100 76 $86
1.2 Data Review 50 $5
1.3 Project Kick Off Meeting 100 280 $151
Taskl:ComplleMasterAssetlnuentory 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 $10
2.1 compile Inventory Information 10 $10
Task 3: Define Critical Assets for Condition Assessment 150 0 0 0 24 1,500 280 0 $1,680
3.1 Workshop 100 1500 280 $1,651
3.2 Revised Asset Inventory and Criticality Rankings 50 24 $29
Task 4: Develop Condition Rating Scales for non-Utility Assets 300 0 0 0 23 0 0 0 $53
4.1 Draft Technical Memorandum 200 20 $40
4.2 Final Technical Memorandum 100 3 $13
Task5:ConductCondftlonAssessmentfornon-UtlljtlesAssets 400 0 0 0 60 0 2,000 20 $4,010
5.1 Analysis of Assets by Aerial Imafery 100 10 $20
5.2 FIeld Survey of A5snt Condition 100 40 2000 20 $3,960
5,3 Inventory with Condition Assessment of Critical Assets 200 10 $30
rota(Unks 1100 0 0 0 193 1500 2560 20
Ro(lCat $100 50 50 50 $193 $1500 $1293 $2900 $5996
6/812015 2015000n_GoIIap_AsseLM000gen,enLFee.,Isn
DiscussionlAction Topic 6
Resolution No. R2015-25;
Water Trust Board #334 Loan Repayment Certification
Vince Tovar, Gallup Water and Sanitation Director
CITY OF COUNCIL STAFF SUMMARY FORM
GALLUP MEETING DATE: August 25, 2015
SUBJECT: Water Trust Board #334 Loan/Grant to the City of Gallup
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Utilities Administration
DATE SUBMITTED: August 20, 2015
SUBMITTED BY: Vincent Tovar
Summary:
Staff is requesting authorization in the form of Resolution R2O15Certification of intent to repay any NM Water
Trust Board Loan associated with NM Water Trust Board #334 for the planning, design and construction of Reach
27.7a and 27.13 of the Gallup Rural Navajo Water Supply Project, GRNWSP, (NGWSP Reach 27.7a and 27.13)
component of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project
)
Fiscal Impact: Reviewed By:
FinWjce Department
If approved, it is anticipated that the funding structure would require a loan component of up to 40% of the awarded
amount, with a 20 year term at a net effective interest rate of .25% (0% interest rate with an administrative fee component
of Y4 of 1%) and the balance being in the form of a grant.
Attachments: Resolution No. R2015-
Legal Review: Approved As To Form:____________________________
City Attorney
Recommendation: —
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. R2015 Certification of intent to repay any NM Water Trust Board
Loan associated with NM Water Trust Board #334 for the planning, design and construction of Reach 27.7a and 27.13
of the Gallup Rural Navajo Water Supply Project
Approved for S1L4Jrral By:
/3 . f. /J \ CITY CLERK’S USE ONLY
jjj1 /{. -A,i1 COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN
De dment Director
‘
Resolution No. Continued To:
Ordinance No. Referred To:
tyManager Approved: Denied:
RESOLUTION OF
THE GALLUP CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION No. R2015-
Certification of intent to repay any NM Water Trust Board Loan
associated with NM Water Trust Board #334 for the planning,
design and construction of Reach 27.7a and 27.13 of the Gallup Rural Navajo Water Stipply Project,
GRNWSP. (NGWSP Reach 27.7a and 27.13) component of the Navajo-Gailtip Water Stipply Project
WHEREAS, the City of Gailcip (City) is a formal participant in the Navajo-Gallup Water Stipply
Project (Project) pursuant to Ptiblic Law 111-il as passed by Congress and signed by President
Obama in 2009: and
WHEREAS. pcirsuant to Public Latv Ill-li, and in conformance with the Repayment Contract by
and between the City and US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) No. 1 1-WC-40-435 executed
Jantiarv 10,2012, the City is obligated to repay Project costs allocable to City: and
WHEREAS. pursuant to Public Law 111-Il and in conformance with the State olNew Mexico
Cost Share Agreement dated June 27, 2011 is obligated to provide a Project cost share of tip to
$50,000,000: and
WHEREAS, Gallup Regional Water System is also known as the Gallup Rural Navajo Water
Stipply Project (GRNWSP) No. I through 13 and Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP)
Reach 13 and Reach 27.
WHEREAS, the City and Reclamation executed a Financial Assistance Agreement No.
Ri 1 AC40002 for the design and construction of the Gallup Regional Water System component of
the Project valued at $55,744,896.00: and
WHEREAS, the City through funding available from Reclamation and the New Mexico water
Truist Board (WTB) has and continues the planning, design and construction of the Gallup
Regional Water System: and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that past and future WTB funding of the Gallup Regional Water
System will reduce the NM Cost Share as such reduces Reclamation Project construction costs and
benefit City, proportionally reducing its repayment obligation: and
WHEREAS, the City has been awarded WTB #334 Grant/Loan through the WTB for the
construction of Reach 27.7a and 27.13 of the Gallttp Regional Water System in the amount of
$2,577,100.00 (Grant) and $1,71$.067.00 (Loan): and
WHEREAS, the WTB. as a prerequisite to execciting the WTB #334 Grant! Loan requires City to
certify or otherwise pledge repayment of the WTB #334 Loan component ($1 ,7 1 8,067.00).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by’ the Governing Body of the City’ of Gallup that the City
of Gallup hereby certifies its intent to repay the loan associated with WTB#334. and further resolves.
that upon execution of the loan, shall budget sufficient fuinding to make payment in the fiscal year
budgets for which payments are dtie tinder the terms and conditions of the executed loan documents.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of August 2015, in duly called meeting of the
Gallup City Council at which a quorum was present, at Gallup, New Mexico, by a vote of in favor
opposed, and abstaining.
Jackie McKinney, Mayor
City of Gallup
ATTEST:
Alfred Abeita, City Clerk
City of Gallup
Get email alerts for Gallup
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.