Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) – Voters in Bernalillo County’s are being asked to approve a bond package of $45 million that If approved, there would be no changes to the property tax rate
Flood control
A “yes” vote would authorize $30 million to the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority for construction and repair on the city’s storm drainage and flood control systems.
A “yes” vote will authorize $6 million for building and repairing affordable housing projects.
Storm drainage
$1 million for building and repairing flood management systems, storm drainage facilities and sewer infrastructure.
Transportation
$6.2 million for building and repairing roads, sidewalks, bridges, bike paths, paving, landscaping, traffic signals and other street improvements.
The bonds will fund, in part, projects including Isleta Blvd, and East Mountain and Atrisco Vista Boulevard North, Parks and recreation
The county is asking for roughly $20.4 million for building and refurbishing parks and recreational facilities, including swimming pools, community centers, playgrounds, ball fields, open spaces and cultural and educational facilities.
Around $3.5 million will fund the completion of the Mesa del Sol Regional Outdoor Sports Facility.
Public safety
Bernalillo County seeks $8.9 million to improve the county’s health and public safety departments, and fire stations,
Libraries
Bernalillo County seeks $2.5 million to buy materials and resources for any library within the county library system.
