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CITY OF SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__2
INTRODUCED BY:3
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Mayor Michael Garcia5
Councilor Amanda Chavez6
Councilor Jamie Cassutt7
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A RESOLUTION10
UPDATING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-38 TO INCLUDE SENIORS IN THE SCOPE OF11
SERVICE AT THE MICRO COMMUNITY TO BE LOCATED AT 2395 RICHARDS12
AVENUE.13
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2025-38 identified the City of Santa Fe’s (“City”) property14
at 2395 Richards Avenue as a location for a Micro Community (“the Richards Avenue Micro15
Community”), and it established that this community would provide shelter and supportive services16
for families with children and youth experiencing homelessness in Santa Fe; and17
WHEREAS, the City has identified an additional need for shelter and supportive services18
for seniors experiencing homelessness; and19
WHEREAS, the property located at 2395 Richards Avenue can house up to fifty (50) units,20
is not abutting schools, daycare or playgrounds, is accessible to Emergency Medical Service21
Vehicles and trash pickup, and is approximately a third of a mile from the main road, while still22
being located close to two City bus routes (numbers Four and Six); and23
WHEREAS, including seniors at the Richard’s Avenue Micro Community will provide24
safer and more stable living conditions for older adults experiencing homelessness; and25

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WHEREAS, the Governing Body wishes to include seniors at the Richard’s Avenue Micro1
Community in addition to families with children and youth.2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE3
CITY OF SANTA FE that Resolution No. 2025-38 be updated to include seniors experiencing4
homelessness in the Richards Avenue Micro Community’s scope of service.5
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this ______day of ___________, 2026.6
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MICHAEL J. GARCIA, MAYOR9
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ATTEST:11
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GERALYN F. CARDENAS, CITY CLERK14
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:16
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MARCOS D. MARTÍNEZ, CITY ATTORNEY19
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Legislation/2026/Resolutions/Updating Resolution No. 2025-38 to Prioritize Seniors25Marcos Martinez (May 22, 2026 10:02:45 MDT)
Marcos Martinez