Date: April 30, 2026
To: Michael J. Garcia, Mayor and Finance Committee and Governing Body
Via: Andrea K. Phillips, Deputy City Manager __________
From: Terry Lease, Manager, Asset Development __________
Nina A. Nguyen, Project Manager, Asset Development __________
Subject: Real Estate Donation Agreement between City of Santa Fe and Supreme Court Building
Commission of the State of New Mexico
ITEM AND ISSUE:
Asset Development respectfully requests your review and approval of the Real Estate Donation Agreement
; (Terry Lease, tjlease@santafenm.gov, (505) 629-2206, Nina A. Nguyen,
nanguyen@santafenm.gov, (505) 819-1870)
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY:
City may donate any City-owned real estate to the State without violating the Anti-Donation Clause of the
New Mexico Constitution. Commission has requested that City donate the public alley (the Alley ) located
on the north side of East De Vargas Street, adjacent to and east of the Supreme Court building to the
Commission for the purpose of enhancing security of the Supreme Court building, its judges, staff, and
invitees. City Staff has assessed the Commission s request and the Alley and has determined that the City
has no plans for the Alley and the conveyance of the Alley to the Commission would not affect the
community adversely, so long as an easement is granted to the two properties on the east side of the Alley
(127 and 129 E. De Vargas) for access and underground utilities and provided a utility easement is reserved
by City. A City-approved appraiser, American Property Consultants and Appraisers, Inc. performed an
appraisal of the Alley, and determined that the fair market value of the Alley is $69,000.00. Upon approval
of this Agreement by the Governing Body, the City is prepared to execute the Quitclaim deed, conveying
the Alley to Commission as a donation.

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PRIOR APPROVALS AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION:
FUNDING SOURCE:
$$$$$ SOURCE/REVENUE: Expense Revenue
Munis Org Name/Number: None/Donation
Munis Object Name/Number:
Budget Officer / Designee: Date:
Budget Officer Comment/Exceptions:
PROCUREMENT METHOD:
The procurement method used was NMSA 1978, Section 13-1-98, Exempt
Real Property is exempt from Procurement
Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) / Designee: N/A - Exempt Date:
CPO Comment/Exceptions:
ASSOCIATED APPROVALS:
IT Components included? Yes | No
Approval: Title: Date:
Comment/Exceptions:
Vehicles included? Yes | No
Approval: Title: Date:
Comment/Exceptions:
Construction to City Facilities, Furniture, and/or Fixtures included? Yes | No
Approval: Title: Date:
Comment/Exceptions:
Is this an externally funded purchase? Yes | No
If yes, what is the issuing agency:
Approval: Title: Date:
Comment/Exceptions:
Is this a Capital Asset or Project? Yes | No
Project Ledger Number:
Approval: Title: Date:
Comment/Exceptions:

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ATTACHMENTS:
Donation Agreement
NMDFA Approval
Real Property Determination
Confirmation of One Committee Meeting for GB Approval