John Garcia

The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget.

The commission agenda includes a public hearing on the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan for FY28-FY32. Action items involve resolutions regarding financial support for economic development, municipal interim budget adoption, and budget adjustments. The commission will review Lodgers' Tax requests, a statement of work for GIS and AI mapping, and a memorandum of understanding with the local youth football league. Procurement items feature the purchase of cardiac monitor equipment, boiler repairs for the film school, construction contract change orders, and the expansion of the chipseal project. Additionally, the meeting will include a report from the City Manager and an executive closed session regarding personnel matters and the City Manager's contract.

The meeting includes discussions on the interim budget preparation guidelines for the upcoming fiscal year, a proposal for a 2026 fireworks show, and a memorandum of understanding with the county for emergency management and fire mitigation. Action items cover a grant agreement for taxiway design, recommendations from the Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board regarding tourism and beautification efforts, and various subdivision and platting requests submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Additionally, the commission will address monthly financial reports, hear the city manager's report, and conduct a closed executive session regarding personnel matters.

The agenda for the meeting includes the review and approval of financial and statistical information, budget transfers, and a resolution for a line-item budget adjustment. Additional items involve the approval of a change order for the warehouse construction contract, including a contract extension, and amendments to bond coverage for a pole attachment agreement. Discussions will cover the Burro Canyon Transmission Line, energy demand notifications to Guzman Energy, the upcoming fiscal year budget, and scheduling for the following month's meeting.

The City Commission of the City of Raton will hold a special meeting and workshop specifically to discuss the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget.