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Authorization to Sell $64.6 Million in City Bonds for Public Projects

Original title: F/S Authorizing The Giving Of Notices For Bids For The Sale Of City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico General Obligation Bonds Consisting Of $56,360,000 General Obligation General Purpose Bonds, Series 2026A, And $8,250,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer Bonds, Series 2026B (Grout, by request)

Record date · April 29, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Albuquerque City Council has authorized the city to solicit bids for the sale of $64.6 million in . These funds are designated for general city purposes and storm sewer infrastructure improvements.

Why it matters

The city is borrowing $64,610,000 to fund capital projects, which will be repaid through future tax revenue and requires the city to manage debt obligations for the Series 2026A and 2026B bonds.

Who It Affects

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Albuquerque Taxpayers

Taxpayers are responsible for the repayment of the principal and interest on the general obligation bonds.

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City of Albuquerque

The city government is authorized to incur $64.6 million in new debt to fund specific infrastructure and general projects.

Key Facts

The City of Albuquerque is authorized to issue $56,360,000 in General Obligation General Purpose Bonds (Series 2026A).
The City of Albuquerque is authorized to issue $8,250,000 in General Obligation Storm Sewer Bonds (Series 2026B).
The total amount of debt authorized for sale is $64,610,000.
The resolution authorizes the city to give formal notice for bids to sell these bonds.

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The resolution is filed under number R-26-10.
The resolution was introduced on March 16, 2026.
The status of the resolution is listed as Enacted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are these bonds for?

The bonds are split into two categories: general purpose projects and storm sewer infrastructure improvements.

What does 'giving notice for bids' mean?

It means the city is officially inviting financial institutions to offer to purchase the bonds, which allows the city to secure the necessary funding for its projects.

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Large Scale Infrastructure Funding

The city is prioritizing storm sewer infrastructure by dedicating over $8 million specifically to that category in this bond issuance.

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Connected Entities

Grout, City of Albuquerque

PersonGrout“The council member who introduced the resolution by request.”Map →

locationCity of Albuquerque“The municipal government issuing the bonds.”Map →

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