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
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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