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Regular Finance Committee Meeting

Date: Mon, Apr 7, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Last synced 189d ago

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Meeting Documents (3)

04-07-25 Finance Committee Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 4/4/2025

Finance Committee Meeting Minutes 04.07.25

MinutesPosted 9/8/2025

04-07-25 Finance Committee Agenda

AgendaPosted 4/4/2025

Agenda Items (34)

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda

5. Presentations

5-a. Finance Department Staff Recognition.

Emily K. Oster, Finance Directorekoster@santafenm.gov
ekoster@santafenm.gov

6. Action Items: Consent Agenda

6-a. Request for Approval of the March 24, 2025, Finance Committee Meeting Minutes.

Emily K. Oster, Finance Directorekoster@santafenm.gov
ekoster@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee04/07/2025

Finance Committee Meeting Minutes 3.24.25

6-b. Request for Approval of General Service Contract with Vertosoft, LLC for the Purchase of OpenGov eProcurement Solutions and Implementation Services in the Total Amount of $550,236.73, Plus NMGRT, for a Five-Year Term.

Travis Dutton-Leyda, Purchasing Officertkduttonleyda@santafenm.gov
tkduttonleyda@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

OpenGov Packet DG 4 4 25 full Signed

6-c. Request Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $150,000 from Paint and Sign Service Contracts to Streets and Roadways CIP WIP Construction for the St.

Michael's Drive Intersection Improvements.

Jennifer Morrow, Complete Streets Division Directorjlmorrow@santafenm.gov
jlmorrow@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/31/2025
  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

Memo-FY25 BAR ST Mikes Intersection Improvements $150

6-d. Request for Approval of a New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) General Fund 93100 Capital Appropriation Project Grant 24-I3136 in the Amount of $3,425,000 for Soccer Valley with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2028.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate the DFA Funding in the Amount of $3,425,000 into FY25 Municipal Recreation Complex Capital Projects CIP Revenue and WIP Construction.

Scott A. Overlie, Parks and Open Space PW Project Managersaoverlie@santafenm.gov
saoverlie@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/31/2025
  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

24-I31386 Packet Signed GB 3.19.25

6-e. Request for Approval of a New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) General Fund 93100 Capital Appropriation Project Grant 23-H4259 in the Amount of $100,000 for Phase 2 Improvements at Southwest Activity Node Park (SWAN Park Phase II) with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2025.

1. Request Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate the DFA Funding in the Amount of $100,000 into FY25 Parks and Trails CIP Revenue and WIP Design.

Scott A. Overlie, Public Works Project Managersaoverlie@santafenm.gov
saoverlie@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/31/2025
  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

23-H4259 Packet SWAN Phase II GB

6-f. Request for Approval of a Grant Agreement with the US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Section 5339 Funding for Public Transportation Capital Funding in the Total Amount of $146,402.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $172,240 with $146,402 from the FTA Grant and $25,838 in Required Matching Funds from the Transit Fund Balance to FY25 Transit Grant Revenue and Vehicles.

Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administrationgnchavez@santafenm.gov
gnchavez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/31/2025
  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

Grant Agreement NM 2020-025-00 Sect 5339 City Sign for GB corrected

6-g. Request for Approval of a Grant Agreement with the US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Section 5339 Funding for Public Transportation Capital Funding in the Total Amount of $166,924.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $205,337 with $166,924 from the FTA Grant and $38,413 Matching Funds from the Transit Fund Balance to FY25 Transit Grant Revenue, WIP Design, and Vehicles.

Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administrationgnchavez@santafenm.gov
gnchavez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/31/2025
  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

GB Grant Agreement NM 2024-042-00 Sect 5339 Packet CORRECTED

6-h. Request for Approval of a Grant Agreement with the US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Section 5339 Funding for Public Transportation Capital Funding in the Total Amount of $143,017.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $178,772 with $143,017 from the FTA Grant and $35,755 Matching Funds from Transit Fund Balance to FY25 Transit Revenue and WIP Design.

Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administrationgnchavez@santafenm.gov
gnchavez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/31/2025
  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

Grant Agreement NM-2019-036-00 Sect 5339 packet

6-i. Request For Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Item #24-0350 with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Aviation Division Grant #SAF-24-01 to Increase Compensation by $269,180 for a New Total Amount of $6,869,180 and to Extend the Expiration Date to June 30, 2026, for Air Service Terminal Expansion and Infrastructure Improvements. ​ 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $269,180 to Increase WIP Construction Fund Using NMDOT Funding for Airport Infrastructure and Airport Terminal Project.

James Harris, Airport Directorjcharris@santafenm.gov
jcharris@santafenm.gov
Kelly Bynon, Administrative Managerkabynon@santafenm.gov
kabynon@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/31/2025
  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

GB SAF-24-01-02 Full Packet FINAL

6-j. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $541,578 to Increase WIP Construction, Vehicles Under 1.5 Tons, and Additional Operating Categories with Funding from Airport Rescue Grant 3-35-0037-057-2021.

James Harris, Airport Managerjcharris@santafenm.gov
jcharris@santafenm.gov
Kelly Bynon, Administrative Managerkabynon@santafenm.gov
kabynon@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/31/2025
  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

GB ARPA BAR $541,578

6-k. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $1,503,000 to Increase WIP Construction and Equipment Over $5K Using FY25 Airport Revenue in Excess of Budgeted Expenditures for the Purchase of Generators, HVAC, and the Airfield Marking Project that is Required by the Federal Aviation Administration.

James Harris, Airport Directorjcharris@santafenm.gov
jcharris@santafenm.gov
Kelly Bynon, Administrative Managerkabynon@santafenm.gov
kabynon@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/31/2025
  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

GB BAR 545 Fund $1,503,000

6-l. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $76,000 from the Water Enterprise Cash Fund to Water Engineering Software Over $5k for Predictive Water Main Failure Software.

Taylor Jurgens, Engineer:trjurgens@santafenm.gov
trjurgens@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/31/2025
  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

Ferguson BAR Packet for GB

6-m. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $794,164 from Lodgers Tax Fund Balance to the Arts and Culture Department FY25 Budget for Ongoing Arts and Culture Initiatives and Greer Garson Theater Feasibility Study.

Chelsey Johnson, Arts and Culture Directorcxjohnson@santafenm.gov
cxjohnson@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee04/02/2025
  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

Arts & Culture Dept. FY25 BAR Memo & Form signed

6-n. Request for Approval of the Grant Agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department in the Total Amount of $160,000 for the Capital Project SAP 24-I2458-GF Vereda de Valencia Stormwater with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2028.

1. Request for Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with North Central New Mexico Economic Development District for Fiscal Agent Services Related to Capital Project SAP 24-I2458-GF. 2. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $160,000 from th...

Zoe Isaacson, River and Watershed Managerzrisaacson@santafenm.gov
zrisaacson@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/31/2025
  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

SAP 24-I2458-GF Vereda De Valencia Packet GB

6-o. Request for Approval of the Grant Agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department in the Total Amount of $210,000 for the Capital Project SAP 24-I2457-GF Jemez Road Sewer with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2028.

1. Request for Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with North Central New Mexico Economic Development District for Fiscal Agent Services related to Capital Project SAP 24-I2457-GF. 2. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $210,000 from th...

Fred Heerbrandt, PE, Wastewater Engineering Supervisorpfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov
pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov

Memo Grant Agreement (JEMEZ RD) SAP 24-I2457-GF int & fin sign

6-p. Request for Approval of Amendment No.1 to Item #24-0576 with GM Emulsion LLC. to Increase the Compensation by $1,000,000 for a New Total Contract Amount of $1,500,000 for Sludge Hauling.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $1,000,000 from the WWMD Enterprise Fund to Service Contracts.

Fred Heerbrandt, P.E., Engineering Supervisorpfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov
pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/31/2025
  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

GB PUD GM Emulsion on call Amendment #1 purch signed

6-q. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item #24-0574 with Serrano Trucking, Inc. to Increase the Compensation by $1,000,000 for a New Total Contract Amount of $1,500,000 for Sludge Hauling.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $1,000,000 from the WWMD Enterprise Fund to the Service Contracts.

Fred Heerbrandt P.E., Engineering Supervisorpfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov
pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/31/2025
  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

GB 550 SERRANO TRUCKING INC signed purch

6-r. Request for Approval of an Administrative Services Contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico for Health Benefits Administration Services in the Amount of $23,054,885 for the First Year Excluding NMGRT and Total Amount of $92,219,540 Including NMGRT for the Term of the Four-Year Contract Based on Available Budget and Services Provided.

Bernadette Salazar, Human Resources Directorbjsalazar@santafenm.gov
bjsalazar@santafenm.gov
Alvin Valdez, Benefits and Wellness Manageraavaldez1@santafenm.gov
aavaldez1@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee04/02/2025
  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

Health Benefits Administrative Services Contract Complete Packet For Review & Approval

6-s. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with University of New Mexico Anderson School Center for Responsible Entrepreneurship for Entrepreneurship Support, Training, and Administering an Accelerator Program in the Total Amount of $300,000 for a Two-Year Term.

Eric Renz-Whitmore, Economic Development Specialistedrenzwithmore@santafenm.gov
edrenzwithmore@santafenm.gov
Johann Nelson, Office of Economic Development Directorjcnelson@santafenm.gov
jcnelson@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee12/04/2024
  • Economic Development Advisory Committee04/02/2025
  • Finance Committee04/07/2025
  • Governing Body04/09/2025

Memo-OED-UNM Anderson CRE UpdatedFeb25

6-t. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___. (Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Resolution Authorizing Representatives and Agents for an Agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department, Regarding Agreement Number SAP-24-I2458-GF, to Plan, Design and Construct Wastewater System Improvements, Including Sewer Services and a Stormwater Plan for Vereda de Valencia.

Zoe Isaacson, River and Watershed Managerzrisaacson@santafenm.gov
zrisaacson@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/31/2025Finance Committee: 04/07/2025Governing Body: 04/09/2025)03/26/2025

SAP 24-I2458-GF Vereda de Valencia Authorized Representatives and Agents (Memo)

SAP 24-I2457-GF ($160,000) Vereda de Valencia Authorized Representatives and Agents

SAP 24-I2458-GF Vereda de Valencia Authorized Representatives and Agents (FIR)

6-u. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Resolution Authorizing Representatives and Agents for an Agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department, Regarding Agreement Number SAP-24-I2455-GF, to Acquire Land For, and Plan, Design, Construct, Purchase, Repair, Permit, and Improve, a Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Mike Dozier, Wastewater Division Directormldozier@santafenm.gov
mldozier@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/31/2025Finance Committee: 04/07/2025Governing Body: 04/09/2025)03/26/2025

SAP 24-I2455-GF Paseo Real Wastewater Authorized Representatives and Agents (Memo)

SAP 24-I2455-GF Paseo Real Wastewater Authorized Representatives and Agents (Resolution)

SAP 24-I2455-GF Paseo Real Wastewater Authorized Representatives and Agents (FIR)

7. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

8. Matters from Staff

9. Matters from the Committee

10. Matters from the Chair

11. Next Meeting: Monday, April 28, 2025

12. Adjourn