CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY SEVENTH COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO. R-26-8 ENACTMENT NO. ________________________
SPONSORED BY: Nichole Rogers, by request
RESOLUTION
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Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Appropriations In The Albuquerque Fire Rescue's Fire Fund (210) In Order To Provide Funding To The Capital Acquisition Fund (305) For The Fire Station 11 Bunk Room Addition (Rogers, by request)
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ADJUSTING FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ALBUQUERQUE FIRE RESCUE'S FIRE FUND (210) IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE CAPITAL ACQUISITION FUND (305) FOR THE FIRE STATION 11 BUNK ROOM ADDITION.
WHEREAS, firefighters routinely work extended 24-hour or longer shifts and must remain ready to respond to emergencies at any moment, making safe, functional, and dignified on-site housing essential to their health, well-being, and operational readiness; and
WHEREAS, adequate living conditions-including appropriate sleeping quarters, restrooms, kitchens, and shared spaces-are critical to ensuring firefighters can rest, recover, and maintain the physical and mental resilience required to protect the public; and
WHEREAS, Albuquerque Fire Rescue Station 11 is recognized as one of the busiest fire stations in the country, with firefighters responding to an exceptionally high volume of calls while serving residents and visitors along the Central Avenue corridor and surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, the demanding pace and intensity of service at high-volume stations such as Station 11 make it especially important that firefighters have safe, modern, and comfortable housing conditions while on shift so they can sustain the level of performance required to protect the community; and
WHEREAS, investing in the living conditions of firefighters demonstrates a commitment to the well-being of those who serve and helps ensure that first responders remain healthy, prepared, and supported in carrying out their life-saving work; and
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