Children's Fishing Derby (FIR)

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FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
General Information:
(Check) Bill: Resolution: X
Short Title(s): Children’s Fishing Derby
Sponsor(s): Mayor Michael Garcia, Councilor Paul Bustamante
Reviewing Department(s):
Staff Completing FIR: Xavier Martinez, Constituent Services Manager Date: 8/5/2026
Phone: 505-637-1563
Reviewed by City Attorney: Date:
Reviewed by Finance Director: Date:
Summary:
The proposed resolution would suspend the Annual Fishing Derby in Santa Fe River for the year of 2026,
and it would approve a Children’s Fishing Derby event on City Property at Nichols Reservoir (“the
Reservoir”). Additionally, it directs the City Manager to take the necessary steps to organize the event with
the following specifications:
1. The event attendees will be limited to one hundred and fifty (150) children, each accompanied by
an adult;
2. The participants in the event shall access the Reservoir by City bus only; and
3. The City is to take all necessary precautions to protect the Santa Fe Watershed and the City’s water
supply in all aspects of the event planning.
Lastly, the resolution directs the City Manager or designee to determine all other necessary details necessary
to organize the Children’s Fishing Derby event, including working with the New Mexico Game and Fish
to stock the Reservoir with fish.
Departments Affected:
Community Engagement Department, Public Utilities Department and Public Works Department.
Consequences of Not Enacting Legislation:
If this legislation is not adopted, the City Manager will not be authorized to organize a Children’s Fishing
Derby in Nichols Reservoir on September 26, 2026.
Conflict, Duplication, Companionship, or Relationship to Other Legislation:
Ordinance No. 2026-17 specifies that limited fishing events on City-owned property in the Santa Fe
Municipal Watershed may be approved by the Governing Body.
FIR No. 10775.1Marcos D. Martínez (Aug 7, 2026 12:10:02 MDT)
Marcos D. Martínez08/06/2026

Adopted: 01/12/05; revised 8/24/05; 4/17/08; 2
Performance and Administrative Implications:
The City Manager and all designated staff will be tasked with organizing all necessary details of the
Children’s Fishing Derby, including working with New Mexico Game and Fish to stock the Reservoir with
fish.
Fiscal Implications:
Fiscal Impact
Check here if no fiscal impact

Expenditures
Expenditure Narrative:
The proposed Community Fishing Derby will be held on a Saturday at the City Reservoir. Because the event occurs outside of normal operating hours, additional personnel,
transportation services, and event-related supplies will be required.
Revenue
Revenue Type FYE 2027 FYE 2028 FYE 2029 Recurring (R) or Non-recurring (NR) Fund
General Fund $ $______ $
Special Revenue $ $ $
CIP $ $ $
Enterprise $ $ $
Internal Service $ $ $
Trust and Agency
Federal
$
$
$
$
$
$
Other $ $ $
Total $ $ $
Revenue Narrative:
Expenditure
Type
FYE 2026 FYE 2027 FYE 2028 Require BAR
(Y/N)
Recurring (R) or Non-
recurring (NR)
Fund 3-Year Total
Cost
Personnel and
Benefits*
$ $3,270 $
Capital Outlay $ $ $
Contractual/
Professional Services
$ $ $
Operating $ $5,949 $ $
Total: $ $9,219 $ $

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