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• Agenda changes — Approved (5–0). Commissioners voted to adopt staff‑proposed amendments to the published agenda.

• Low‑income property tax rebate — Publish for final action (motion to publish and set 2025 tax year): motion to publish passed following amendments; initial motion setting the tax year to 2025 passed 4–1 (Commissioner Benson opposed); subsequent votes to remove a voter‑tax funding provision and repeal language passed unanimously; final publish vote passed 5–0. Staff to return Feb. 11 with revised ordinance.

• University of New Mexico Hospital Q2 FY25 report — No commission action required; presentation received. UNM Hospital reported increased behavioral‑health visits after opening the county triage center.

• General obligation bonds ordinance — Adopted (5–0). The commission adopted parameters authorizing issuance and sale of up to $31.63 million in GO bonds; bids to be scheduled and final terms reported after sale.

• Request for cumulative fund balance detail (AR 2025‑11) — Approved (5–0). Staff to present fund balance detail and explanation to the commission, targeted for March 11.

• FY25 second‑quarter budget reconciliation — Approved (5–0). Finance adjustments included interest allocation to GO bond projects, ARPA interest reallocation, a DFA technical services grant for roads and a $2,120,335.38 fund balance appropriation tied to UNM/HCA costs at MDC.

• Housing development services resolution (commissioner request to plan capacity) — Approved (5–0). Directed county manager to develop a plan to build housing development capacity if the county receives major state funding.

• State Fairgrounds Tax Increment Development District — Introduced and intent resolution adopted (AR 2025‑17) (5–0). Final formation and ordinance to return March 11.

• Behavioral Health Authority strategic plan — Adopted with amendments (5–0). Commissioners amended naloxone wording and removed a section referencing overdose prevention centers; plan adoption was unanimous after amendments. Staff to prepare implementation plan and annual workplans; annual reporting to commissioners required.

Votes listed above were recorded by roll call in the Jan. 28 administrative meeting minutes. For motions that were published for final action, additional votes will be required at subsequent meetings where noted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bernalillo County Administrative Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners acted on ordinances, budget items and resolutions including publishing a low‑income property tax rebate ordinance for final action, adopting a behavioral health strategic plan, introducing a State Fairgrounds TID and approving general‑obligation bond parameters.","taxTitle","Bernalillo County, New Mexico","taxId",2692,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6367238,"Youth services coalition urges $2 million to restore middle‑school out‑of‑school programs; commissioners consider local match",476,2120000,2596000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2158943-f732eadd244e95cfb0cf28baa3090c7d&start=2120&end=2596","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2158943-f732eadd244e95cfb0cf28baa3090c7d/thumbnail_2120000.jpg","/articles/6367238/Bernalillo-County/New-Mexico/Youth-services-coalition-urges-2-million-to-restore-middleschool-outofschool-programs-commissioners-consider-local-match","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6367238-3ce6214a79aa68dac19961ba42278dbe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150182&Signature=kAALKSRKjiUhZ2eMdgsTbLD9gmS1bU6CCqC7PNYp90i4pd4ERhowiYUpbyQnBht72TCz-R5Vbj03Qjg8EiRlb-tZ~iAMrPz6aGYiPkI6MJxEDsk0AGolTMoYMxlDC-pea5-1L-nrthBNLW~lS0GIiawfef8jvoi6R1PjGxsy6-wq8u1vhAklq1CxETi5U3PH1AcKPsu8WnO7NccBBYzUkKJDitWsTVAd8e2UwPf1VBfUMD5VN7utVgmXD~CaMJL~WYFtPwy5K0WUWX3OecDwtOBTNSxJTOSg91b-o1H-IrZHfDLku1M9erE0579ouhVxstPgnH0SGb6FNR5WyAAwpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives from a coalition of youth nonprofits asked the Bernalillo County Commission on Jan. 28 to increase county support for out‑of‑school time programming, saying the coalition can scale proven services for middle‑ and high‑school students if local funding is secured.

The coalition — including the Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Junior Achievement, YMCA and Warehouse 505 — said it served more than 2,000 middle‑school students in a morning program last school year, and now provides after‑school programming at 12 of the district’s 27 middle schools. Colby Wilson of the Boys & Girls Clubs told the commission the coalition has a funding plan to expand programming and estimated that a $2 million county investment would restore or expand services to all APS middle schools and support other provider expansions.

Specific asks and details: Coalition speakers outlined program impacts (mentoring, recreation, workforce pathways and trauma‑informed care) and itemized funding needs they say would materially increase capacity: an $800,000 boost could double Junior Achievement reach, $800,000 could double Big Brothers Big Sisters school‑based matches, $800,000 could add YMCA middle‑school sites, Warehouse 505 requested $400,000 to scale a workforce program, and the Boys & Girls Clubs sought funds to sustain 12 sites beyond June.

Commission response: Commissioners praised prevention and mentoring work. Commissioner Barbara Baca proposed a district‑level match to $500,000 in city funds already committed by the Albuquerque City Council, suggesting each commissioner consider a $100,000 contribution to show local buy‑in and leverage state funding efforts. Commissioners asked staff to consider how county discretionary or district funds could be used and discussed coordinating advocacy for state legislative out‑of‑school time funding.

Why it matters: Coalition leaders argued middle school is a pivotal age where prevention and mentorship can reduce later harm and increase graduation and workforce readiness; commissioners said local and state alignment is needed to make multi‑year investments sustainable.

Next steps: Commissioners asked staff to include youth‑program options during upcoming budget discussions and to consider district funding matches. Coalition leaders also requested county advocacy on pending state out‑of‑school line items.

Speakers: Presenters included Colby Wilson (Boys & Girls Clubs), Aaron Hagenau (Junior Achievement), Angela Reed Padilla (Big Brothers Big Sisters), Terry Gonzalez (Warehouse 505) and Roberto Aguirre (YMCA).","A coalition of youth nonprofit providers told commissioners about a coalition model and asked the county to support expanded middle‑ and high‑school programming. Providers said $2 million locally could restore middle‑school coverage across district schools; commissioners discussed district funding and possible matching by commissioners.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6367246,"Commission opens the door to State Fairgrounds redevelopment, approves intent to form tax‑increment district",620,6783000,7403000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2158943-f732eadd244e95cfb0cf28baa3090c7d&start=6783&end=7403","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2158943-f732eadd244e95cfb0cf28baa3090c7d/thumbnail_6783000.jpg","/articles/6367246/Bernalillo-County/New-Mexico/Commission-opens-the-door-to-State-Fairgrounds-redevelopment-approves-intent-to-form-taxincrement-district","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6367246-09d4e261d3bb0ffa2840643eda224b60/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150182&Signature=HXjtLAgsb9Lg89-hKroSYTppH8SRYg4~EZB6H7hoPDGkNdgPWMZqnNu3u24VdMQ7WytePc6BlbdpEp59g0JxwvZMUvxaRNz0ZdnpMtBblq3HMtAY7WUZXVzCjvpcvFCc60wCcdrttaVW6SJtualuTbHA9ANz7N7J5lf3s3Ej3PnTGrQT-XKjpbc32QA4sfaB6jfJ9jVBW2rKvibpSNEMAtGlioPhGZue4A1O4WHiuc20J1O30OIA7WmsTXWexAlIYot1F3-qOvClsSCH0qvJAcB8YGub6cdLDgU8Q4Cy4fDYbGkpJMznWSbitkXcZaJ~aWA8ab~TrfXLyciI-JAhyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bernalillo County commissioners voted unanimously on Jan. 28 to adopt an administrative resolution declaring the commission’s intent to form a State Fairgrounds Tax Increment Development District (TID). The resolution begins a multi‑step process and schedules the final formation resolution for the March 11 meeting.

Why it matters: The state and county have discussed reuse of the State Fairgrounds property for years. A TID is a financing tool that captures future incremental property tax growth in a defined district to pay for public infrastructure that supports redevelopment. County officials said the measure is intended to support a state‑led master plan and fund public infrastructure identified in that plan.

Community engagement: Commissioners and economic development staff stressed that the TID will not substitute for community planning. Vice Chair Barboa asked county staff to deliver a robust community‑engagement workplan to the first TID board meeting; economic development director Marcos Gonzalez said staff and the state are already coordinating outreach and would post signage on the property and host public forums.

Governance and state role: The formation resolution names the Board of County Commissioners as the TID board for the initial phase. County bond counsel explained the statute allows either the county commission to serve or an appointed board; an appointed board becomes an elected board after six years. Because the state is a project partner, the state typically designates a representative — often the director of the State Board of Finance — to participate on the TID board.

Next steps: The resolution was an introduction; the county expects to return with a draft formation ordinance and further details on governance, community engagement and specific public infrastructure projects at the March 11 meeting. The state’s master‑plan procurement and RFP process for design teams is ongoing.

Sources: Jan. 28 Bernalillo County Commission administrative meeting, Economic Development Department presentation by Marcos Gonzalez.","The commission approved an administrative resolution declaring the county’s intent to form a State Fairgrounds Tax Increment Development District. Commissioners and staff emphasized community engagement and coordination with the state master‑planning process; final formation and financing details will return to the board in March.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":46,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6367252,"Bernalillo County adopts three‑year Behavioral Health Authority strategic plan with narrow edits",1808,6003000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2158943-f732eadd244e95cfb0cf28baa3090c7d&start=6003&end=7811","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2158943-f732eadd244e95cfb0cf28baa3090c7d/thumbnail_6003000.jpg","/articles/6367252/Bernalillo-County/New-Mexico/Bernalillo-County-adopts-threeyear-Behavioral-Health-Authority-strategic-plan-with-narrow-edits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6367252-a12c8299f3da09f62c8f0fe250a3e0ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150182&Signature=okowLHAPjDr--BDZazcuNidFiTMWZYn4e33E691KWjcYFYCXjFjW~G31MWM~Uy22C42KppTG9dr5KXA2cOu63i8lNhMUghmUe7qoH~QSlEvJW8DtkbtqCv1f-LWEnEmDj1MUj1Urwv9FNnRfCQcgLzU8Gy7CkG2X4CQC-Wa4mhDfubXWls6TZmwG~zfR0Gko~MhuO2FMGRpZDz3W8N-VVjOfuZxt4o~uax1RzBNJKJyxLbB8qal5QnFey3SF~n1tF0lgiccJqpFUJ2MIuZurk3XIUXqB36HLljuec~vw32cdh5jouG1x7OxDgr-efjjII8tTCtlplRBsBDAUKOAt7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bernalillo County commissioners on Jan. 28 voted 5–0 to approve a three‑year Behavioral Health Authority strategic plan that lays out a new organizational structure, crisis response expansion, data‑driven oversight and a sustainable funding strategy.

The ordinance creating the Behavioral Health Authority and requiring a strategic plan was adopted in June 2024. The Jan. 28 plan formalizes a three‑department structure — a Department of Integrated Services, a Department of Behavioral Health Services and a Department of Operational Support — intended to coordinate prevention, crisis response, treatment and long‑term recovery supports.

Why it matters: Commissioners and staff described the plan as a framework to move county operations from crisis management toward a more integrated, prevention‑focused system. The plan identifies an estimated ongoing funding base that would include the county’s behavioral health gross receipts tax (projected in the plan at about $32 million) and opioid settlement revenues.

Key features: The plan calls for 24/7 crisis response, expanded mobile crisis teams, crisis triage capacity where clinically appropriate, stronger data collection and an investment in an administrative services organization to improve contracting and billing. The plan also emphasizes culturally and linguistically appropriate services and peer‑led supports.

Before final approval the commission adopted two amendments. The first replaced a specific reference to “naloxone vending machines” with broader language authorizing expansion of “low‑barrier access to harm‑reduction and other health and wellness supplies.” That amendment passed unanimously.

A second amendment removed a specific plan section that referred to overdose prevention centers (also called supervised consumption or safe‑use sites). That narrower amendment passed 3–2 after commissioners debated legality, community concerns and the need to prioritize other parts of the plan. Deputy County Manager for Behavioral Health said staff would continue study and indicated the county could pursue state coordination for pilot work if appropriate.

Commission discussion: Commissioners praised the advisory board’s work and the staff effort to consolidate years of policy work into a single plan. Vice Chair Barboa called the plan “thorough” and thanked community advisors and providers for shaping its recommendations. Several commissioners emphasized the need to pair expansion of clinical capacity with community‑based warm handoffs to local clinics.

Next steps: With the plan adopted, the deputy county manager and the Behavioral Health Advisory Board will develop a detailed two‑year implementation roadmap, annual work plans and measurable performance metrics. County staff will return with annual progress reports each Sept. 1 as required by the Behavioral Health Authority ordinance.

Sources: Presentation and advisory‑board vote at the Jan. 28 Bernalillo County Commission administrative meeting; public discussion by commissioners and county staff.","The county commission approved a multi‑department strategic plan to expand crisis response, data systems and sustainable funding for behavioral health services. Commissioners unanimously amended language on naloxone distribution and narrowly removed a reference to overdose prevention/safe‑use sites.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6367259,"Bernalillo commissioners publish ordinance to create low-income property tax rebate; $1.1M–$15.6M cost range debated",4504,2616000,7120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2158943-f732eadd244e95cfb0cf28baa3090c7d&start=2616&end=7120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2158943-f732eadd244e95cfb0cf28baa3090c7d/thumbnail_2616000.jpg","/articles/6367259/Bernalillo-County/New-Mexico/Bernalillo-commissioners-publish-ordinance-to-create-low-income-property-tax-rebate-11M156M-cost-range-debated","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6367259-ff7767647607a392a509263cdda9979c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150182&Signature=KVz9Vi6kUqC7Y6n1cjz1mGgrcIKDc87IqeiApbkBRToLXOTOWlRDyrZJqFzVi2MdkCGPq7u2r2wphn8M6sBJDGDBE8TaaYKWXmxifCOI5vZeTehGrLatnW92EVaU6xpLmUaeEVxgd6g~YW3Y2ZVADh5SdG9nODDHBaL8-Z2~usmuyWg5EIhkhvlqgcDbFZjOsGjPl2~juyjguxwATSvPp~k1ivPU85wcv7xcMFhYeRqmFdWf4nQjTDUbTT2~6qJZbUXc-UEq8Td58Iuskzao5nCR~0cdfPOhsj6doqJv4JIRbsVOIupfoduqJgZwQcEkPLC8krzsAZWUDtJCuEXbkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bernalillo County Commission on Jan. 28 voted to publish for final action a draft ordinance that would implement a low‑income property tax rebate under New Mexico law, directing staff to return with a final ordinance at the Feb. 11 meeting.

The ordinance would let the county participate in the state-administered low‑income property tax rebate established under the New Mexico Statutes Annotated (NMSA) (referenced in meeting material as NMSA 7‑2). The commission set the tax year for the rebate as 2025 and removed a draft provision to fund the rebate via a new county property tax before publication.

Why it matters: Commissioners said the rebate would target long‑time, low‑income homeowners and could keep people in their homes as housing and tax costs rise. Finance staff and outside analysts disagreed on the likely fiscal impact, presenting a wide range of possible county costs that commissioners said they would budget against cautiously.

Finance staff presented four methodology-based estimates and a dataset derived from assessor records. Principal Financial Analyst Jenny Hakan told the commission staff estimates ranged from roughly $1.1 million to $4.1 million based on different assumptions. Using assessor appraisals for properties valued under $100,000, staff produced an estimate of about $6.9 million. The state Taxation and Revenue Department provided a separate set of ranges, which staff said could run as high as about $15.6 million under a maximum assumptions scenario.

Consulting economist Kelly O'Donnell, who has worked at New Mexico Taxation and Revenue and authored an independent analysis for the county, gave a narrower figure and described the methodology she used. “I called it at about 1,650,000 a year. Probably gonna be less than that, frankly,” O'Donnell said, citing historical tax‑return data the agency publishes and her review of rebate participation in other counties.

Commissioners discussed fiscal risk and participation uncertainty. Commissioner Benson urged caution on budgeting and asked why Dona Ana County’s early participation rate appeared low; staff and O'Donnell explained participation is driven by the number of very low‑income homeowners in a county and that the rebate is linked to modified gross income on state returns.

Before publishing, the commission approved two amendments. The board unanimously struck language in the draft that would have submitted a county property‑tax increase to voters to fund the rebate. The commission also removed a repeal provision tied to a voter decision and left in the option for the commission itself to repeal by future ordinance. Chair Olivas and other commissioners said removing the voter‑tax language preserved flexibility without raising taxes now.

The procedural vote to set the rebate to apply to tax year 2025 passed 4–1 (Commissioner Benson opposed). Subsequent motion to publish the ordinance with the amendments passed 5–0.

Next steps: Staff will return with a revised ordinance and additional implementation detail at the Feb. 11 commission meeting; if adopted, the county would be billed by the state for rebates the Taxation and Revenue Department pays out, with the county responsible for 100 percent of that liability.

Background: The rebate is administered through state income tax filings rather than a direct change to an individual property tax bill. The county will be billed by the state after the state processes the relevant tax year’s returns; commissioners and staff noted transactions of timing and the need to plan budget offsets or reserves to cover the county obligation.

Sources: Presentations and testimony at the Jan. 28 Bernalillo County Commission administrative meeting, including staff analysis from the Finance Division and testimony from Dr. Kelly O'Donnell.","After extensive staff and expert analysis, the county commission voted to publish a draft low-income property tax rebate ordinance for final action, setting the rebate to apply to tax year 2025. Staff and a contracted economist offered differing cost estimates, and commissioners removed a proposed voter-funded tax option before publishing.","actionData","errors"]

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