THE ALBUQUERQUE CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES THE 526 MILLION DOLLAR BUDGET PLAN FOR FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR. AND IN ADDITION TO 2 PERCENT RAISES FOR CITY WORKERS … IT’LL PROVIDE 790-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR LONGEVITY PAY FOR APD COPS WITH AT LEAST 18 YEARS ON THE FORCE.
THE NEW BUDGET ALSO PAYS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS TO THE TUNE OF 18 MILLION DOLLARS. THAT INCLUDES 6 MILLION DOLLARS TO TOP OFF WHAT’S NEEDED FOR FIVE WEST SIDE BASEBALL AND SOFT BALL FIELDS COSTING 21 MILLION DOLLARS. OTHER PROJECTS ARE A ROUTE 66 VISITORS CENTER … AND A NEW LIBRARY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT.
