State capital outlay project scope changes
At a glance
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What: R-26-57 (Councilor Fiebelkorn) would have required the sponsoring councilor's involvement before state capital outlay money is dedicated to a different project, phase or scope.
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Decision: Councilor Fiebelkorn withdrew it on October 19, 2026 (9-0) after saying the administration has since worked with her to spend money on the projects it was raised for.
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Minutes: R-26-57 is titled "Dedicating State Capital Outlay Funds To Specific Projects And Phases And Requiring Council Approval Of Scope Changes." The withdrawal by sponsor was moved by Councilor Fiebelkorn and carried 9-0.
Sources
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City Council action summary, September 21, 2026: https://legistar.granicus.com/cabq/meetings/2026/9/3171_M_City_Council_26-09-21_Action_Summary.pdf
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City Council action summary, October 19, 2026: https://legistar.granicus.com/cabq/meetings/2026/10/3176_M_City_Council_26-10-19_Action_Summary.pdf
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https://legistar.granicus.com/cabq/meetings/2026/10/3176_A_City_Council_26-10-19_Agenda.pdf
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City Council action summary, June 1, 2026: https://legistar.granicus.com/cabq/meetings/2026/6/3143_M_City_Council_26-06-01_Action_Summary.pdf
Discussion time
About 6 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
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| 2026-10-19 - City Council | 6 |
Log
2026-10-19 - City Council
Councilor Fiebelkorn withdrew the bill, 9-0, after a public comment from one speaker.
2026-09-21 - City Council
R-26-57 postponed to October 19, 2026, 9-0, on a motion by Peña under the consent agenda.
2026-08-17 - City Council
R-26-57 postponed to September 21, 2026, 9-0, on Peña's motion under the consent agenda.
2026-08-03 - City Council
R-26-57 amended three times (Amendment No. 1 by Rogers, 6-2; Nos. 2 and 3 by Fiebelkorn, 7-1 and 8-0; Lewis excused) and postponed as amended to August 17, 2026, 8-0.
2026-08-03 - President
R-26-57 introduced with immediate action requested; amendments dated August 3 attached.
2026-06-01 - City Council
R-26-33 (Grout, by request), an earlier capital program amendment that also changed the scope of existing projects: Peña's Amendment No. 1 carried 8-0 (Bassan excused); passed as amended 9-0.