ALBUQUERQUE BERNALILLO COUNTY
WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY
BILL NO. R-26-14
RESOLUTION
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Appropriating Funds for the Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget for the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2026, and Ending June 30, 2027, and the 2027-2036 Decade Plan
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WHEREAS, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (Water Authority) as a political subdivision of the State of New Mexico is required to budget and account for all money received or spent in accordance with New Mexico laws; and
WHEREAS, the Board, by Ordinance, has established an Operating budget, a performance plan process, an annual Capital Improvement Program budget as well as the 2027-2036 Decade Plan for the Water Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Budget Ordinance requires the Executive Director to submit an Operating and Capital Improvement Program budget for the fiscal year commencing on July 1 of the year in which the budget proposal is submitted, and the performance plan shall be connected to the business goals and contain performance measures that help guide the operating and capital budgets in allocating the Water Authority’s financial resources; and
WHEREAS, the Budget Ordinance requires the Executive Director to formulate the operating and Capital Improvement Program budget for the Water Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Budget Ordinance requires the Water Authority Board to approve or amend and approve the Executive Director’s proposed operating and Capital Improvement Program budget, and 2027-2036 Decade Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Board has received the Operating and Capital Improvement Program budget, and 2027-2036 Decade Plan formulated by the Executive Director and has deliberated on it and provided public notice and input; and
WHEREAS, the existing Growth Fund (Fund 29) will be renamed the System Capacity & Development Fund (Fund 29) to better reflect its purpose; and
WHEREAS, appropriations for the operation of the Water Authority must be approved by the Board.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WATER AUTHORITY:
Section 1. That the following amounts are hereby appropriated to the following funds for operating the Water Authority during Fiscal Year 2027:
GENERAL FUND - 21
Expense (by program):
Administration $29,132,754
Financial/Business Services $14,441,089
Fleet Facility Maintenance $6,991,143
Plant $50,653,984
Field $39,991,530
Compliance $8,450,678
Planning and Engineering $5,251,456
Water Resources $7,633,605
Transfer to Other Funds:
Basic Rehab Fund (28) 38,500,000
Water 2120 Fund (27) 2,402,000
Debt Service Fund (31) 82,276,000
General Fund Expense Total $285,724,239
Revenue (by Type):
Rate Revenue $262,018,000
Miscellaneous 13,311,000
General Fund Revenue Total $275,329,000
DEBT SERVICE FUND - 31
Expense:
Debt Service (Principal & Interest) $88,276,000
Transfer to Other Funds:
System Capacity & Development Fund (29) 8,000,000
Debt Service Fund Expense Total $96,826,000
Revenue:
Transfer from Other Funds:
General Fund (21) $82,276,000
Utility Expansion Charges (UEC) 8,000,000
Miscellaneous 550,000
Debt Service Fund Revenue Total $90,826,000
SAN JUAN CHAMA PROJECT CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION FUND - 41
Expense:
General Government $42,975
San Juan Chama Project Contractors Association Fund Expense Total $42,975
Revenue:
Miscellaneous $42,975
San Juan Chama Project Contractors Association Fund Revenue Total $42,975
BASIC REHAB FUND - 28
Expense (by category):
Sanitary Sewer Pipeline Renewal $14,300,000
Drinking Water Pipeline Renewal 12,775,000
Southside Water Reclamation Plant Renewal 14,025,000
Soil Amendment Facility (SAF) Renewal 75,000
Lift Station and Vacuum Station Renewal 2,775,000
Odor Control Facilities Renewal 75,000
Drinking Water Plant Groundwater System Renewal 11,510,000
Drinking Water Plant Treatment Systems Renewal 9,875,000
Reuse Line and Plant Rehab 350,000
Compliance 765,000
Shared Renewal 4,708,000
Franchise Agreement Compliance 3,750,000
Vehicles and Heavy Equipment 2,892,000
Mission Facility Renewal 150,000
Arsenic Rehab/Renewal 475,000
Basic Rehab & Special Projects Fund Expense Total $78,500,000
Revenue:
Transfer from Other Funds:
General Fund (21) $38,500,000
Basic Rehab Fund Revenue Total $38,500,000
SYSTEM CAPACITY & DEVELOPMENT FUND - 29
Expense (by category):
Wastewater Facilities and Pipeline Growth Projects $5,500,000
Water Pipe and Water Facility Growth Projects 400,000
Land and Easement Acquisition 50,000
Development Agreements 1,000,000
Master Plans 300,000
MIS/GIS 2,500,000
Miscellaneous (Low Income Connection Fund) 250,000
System Capacity & Development Fund Expense Total $10,000,000
Revenue:
Transfer from Other Funds:
Debt Service Fund (31) $8,000,000
System Capacity & Development Fund Revenue Total $8,000,000
WATER 2120 FUND - 27
Expense:
Water 2120 (various) $3,510,000
Water 2120 Fund Expense Total $3,510,000
Revenue:
Transfer from Other Funds:
General Fund (21) $2,402,000
Water Resource Charges 1,060,000
Miscellaneous 50,000
Water 2120 Fund Revenue Total $3,512,000
Section 2. The Executive Director is authorized to develop and establish a nonrecurring incentive program designed to promote employee safety, performance, and wellness. The program will provide employees with incentives based on cost reductions or performance enhancements that result in operating efficiencies and reductions in work-related losses, as well as participation in wellness activities that support the Water Authority’s commitment to a healthy workforce. Funding for the safety and performance components of this program is contingent upon documented savings in an amount equal to or greater than the incentive distribution.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to continue the Water Authority’s partnerships with other governmental entities to support non-profit community development projects. Qualified projects may be approved to defer payment of all or a portion of applicable Utility Expansion Charges until the property is sold. The Water Authority will secure its position with a second mortgage on the subject property.
Section 4. If working capital balance exceeds one-twelfth of operating expenses, and debt service payments and debt service coverage are met, the remaining working capital balance shall be reserved for Capital Improvement Program.
Section 5. Effective July 1, the Water Authority shall redesignate the Growth Fund (Fund 29) as the System Capacity & Development Fund (Fund 29), and all references thereto shall be construed accordingly.
Section 6. The Executive Director is authorized to carry out all appropriations contained in this budget in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Section 7. That the 2027-2036 Decade Plan is hereby approved.