Regular Governing Body Meeting - Second Wednesday — Wed, Jun 10, 2026 · 9.p Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Amount of $150,000 from General Fund to Tourism/Lodging Tax Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 Downtown Security Contract. (Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Manager, akphilllips@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 06/03/2026 Finance Committee: 06/08/2026 Governing Body: 06/10/2026
Memorandum DATE: May 26, 2026 TO: Governing Body, Finance Committee, Quality of Life Committee VIA: Brian Moya, Interim City Manager FROM: Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Manager/Acting Finance Director Randy Randall, Tourism Director SUBJECT: FY26 BAR for Downtown Security Utilizing $150,000 in General Fund Reserves to Match $150k in Tourism/Lodging Tax _____________________________________________________________________________________ REQUESTED ACTION Request for approval of a Budget Adjustment Request to utilize $150,000.00 from Fund 100 (General Fund) in the amount of $150,000.00 to Fund 213 (Tourism/Visit Santa Fe) for the remainder of FY26 for downtown security. The contract is managed by Visit Santa Fe (Tourism Department). General Funds will be utilized to assist with providing services. BACKGROUND/SUMMARY Additional security has been provided by a private security firm for the downtown area. Funds for the contract are derived primarily from Tourism (lodging tax), with General Fund providing the balance. The contract allows for additional security presence and patrols in defined areas. The average cost per month is roughly $60-$80k. An additional $300,000 is necessary to fund the remaining months of the fiscal year, with half of the balance provided by Tourism funds. ATTACHMENTS: Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) FormBrian J MoyaAndrea PhillipsRandy Randall Signature:Email:Signature:Email:Signature:Email:bjmoya@santafenm.govANDREA PHILLIPS (May 27, 2026 08:50:34 MDT)akphillips@santafenm.govRandy Randall (May 27, 2026 09:12:17 MDT)rrandall@santafenm.gov