ALBUQUERQUE BERNALILLO COUNTY
WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY
BILL NO. R-25-19
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, 2025, and Ending June 30, 2026, and the 2026-2035 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 2026-2035 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 2026-2035 Decade Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Board has received the Operating and Capital Improvement Program budget, and 2026-2035 Decade Plan formulated by the Executive Director and has deliberated on it and provided public notice and input; 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 2026:
GENERAL FUND - 21
Expense (by program):
Administration $2,006,171
Risk 6,981,647
Legal 994,866
Human Resources 2,021,214
Information Technology 13,335,197
Finance 5,082,036
Customer Service 5,936,172
Asset Management 700,028
Wastewater Plant 12,684,751
San Juan-Chama Water Treatment Plant 5,170,970
Groundwater Operations 7,766,254
Wastewater Collections 8,156,099
Water Field Operations 22,997,709
Compliance 7,052,838
Fleet & Facility Maintenance 6,688,627
Central Engineering 4,133,947
Planning & Utility Development 1,062,358
Water Resources 5,236,668
Power & Chemicals 31,956,000
Taxes 740,000
Authority Overhead 1,585,812
San Juan-Chama 2,609,000
Transfer to Other Funds:
Basic Rehab Fund (28) 30,000,000
Water 2120 Fund (27) 1,402,000
Debt Service Fund (31) 78,530,000
General Fund Expense Total $264,830,364
Revenue (by Type):
Rate Revenue $248,814,000
Miscellaneous 11,033,000
General Fund Revenue Total $259,847,000
DEBT SERVICE FUND - 31
Expense:
Debt Service (Principal & Interest) $88,910,000
Transfer to Other Funds:
Growth Fund (29) 4,000,000
Debt Service Fund Expense Total $92,910,000
Revenue:
Transfer from Other Funds:
General Fund (21) $78,530,000
Utility Expansion Charges (UEC) 8,080,000
Miscellaneous 300,000
Debt Service Fund Revenue Total $86,910,000
SAN JUAN CHAMA PROJECT CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION FUND - 41
Expense:
General Government $39,042
San Juan Chama Project Contractors Association Fund Expense Total $39,042
Revenue:
Miscellaneous $39,042
San Juan Chama Project Contractors Association Fund Revenue Total $39,042
BASIC REHAB FUND - 28
Expense (by category):
Sanitary Sewer Pipeline Renewal $7,000,000
Drinking Water Pipeline Renewal 10,775,000
Southside Water Reclamation Plant Renewal 12,325,000
Soil Amendment Facility (SAF) Renewal 100,000
Lift Station and Vacuum Station Renewal 5,395,000
Odor Control Facilities Renewal 50,000
Drinking Water Plant Groundwater System Renewal 14,950,000
Drinking Water Plant Treatment Systems Renewal 5,050,000
Reuse Line and Plant Rehab 650,000
Compliance 621,000
Shared Renewal 6,388,000
Franchise Agreement Compliance 3,750,000
Vehicles and Heavy Equipment 2,896,000
Mission Facility Renewal 50,000
Basic Rehab Fund Expense Sub-Total $70,000,000
Miscellaneous (Special Projects) 20,000,000
Basic Rehab & Special Projects Fund Expense Total $90,000,000
Revenue:
Transfer from Other Funds:
General Fund (21) $30,000,000
Loan Proceeds 90,000,000
Basic Rehab Fund Revenue Total $120,000,000
GROWTH FUND - 29
Expense (by category):
Development Agreements $1,250,000
Master Plans 300,000
MIS/GIS 2,450,000
Growth Fund Expense Total $4,000,000
Revenue:
Transfer from Other Funds:
Debt Service Fund (31) $4,000,000
Growth Fund Revenue Total $4,000,000
WATER 2120 FUND - 27
Expense:
Miscellaneous $2,487,000
Water 2120 Fund Expense Total $2,487,000
Revenue:
Transfer from Other Funds:
General Fund (21) $1,402,000
Water Resource Charges $1,060,000
Miscellaneous 25,000
Water 2120 Fund Revenue Total $2,487,000
Section 2. The Executive Director is authorized to develop and establish a nonrecurring safety/performance incentive program. This program will provide employees with an incentive based on cost reductions or performance enhancements resulting in operating efficiencies and/or a reduction in work related losses. Funding for this program is contingent on savings in the same or a greater amount.
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. The Executive Director is directed to implement a 4% cost-of-living increase for FY26 subject to negotiation. 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. The Executive Director is authorized to carry out all appropriations contained in this budget in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Section 6. That the 2026-2035 Decade Plan is hereby approved.