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Regular Finance Committee Meeting

Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Last synced 189d ago

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Meeting Documents (3)

11-10-25 FC Agenda

AgendaPosted 11/7/2025

11-10-25 FC Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 11/7/2025

Finance Committee Meeting Minutes 11.10.25

MinutesPosted 12/29/2025

Agenda Items (33)

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

5-b. Month-End and Year-End Close Internal Audit.

Chelsea Ritchie, Baker Tillychelsea.ritchie@bakertilly.com
chelsea.ritchie@bakertilly.com

City of Santa Fe Month and Year-End Close FINAL 10-27-25

6. Action Items: Consent Agenda

6-a. Request for Approval of the October 27, 2025, Finance Committee Meeting Minutes.

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

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee11/10/2025

Finance Committee Meeting Minutes 10.27.25

6-b. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item #25-0233 with Carr, Riggs and Ingram, LLC to Allow the City of Santa Fe to Submit Separate Financial and Single Audit Reports.

Emily K. Oster, Finance Directorekoster@santafenm.gov
ekoster@santafenm.gov
Matthew Bonifer, Accounting Officermtbonifer@santafenm.gov
mtbonifer@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

GB-150-Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

6-c. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $1,000,000 from Available General Fund Balance to FY26 Parks and Open Space WIP Construction for Shelby Pedestrian Bridge Replacement.

Scott Overlie, PW Project Manager IIIsaoverlie@santafenm.gov
saoverlie@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

Shelby $1M Packet 10.6.25 Signed

6-d. Request for Approval of the 2023 Hazardous Mitigation Grant Program Sub-Grant Agreement DR-4652-0041-NM with the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the Cerro Gordo Culvert Improvements Design Project in the Total Amount of $797,143.90 through May 14, 2028.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Appropriate $607,173 from the Grant and $189, 971 from Stormwater Utility Funds to WIP Design and Professional Contracts.

Kyle Morgan, Interim Director Office of Emergency Managementklmorgan@santafenm.gov
klmorgan@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

Packet HMGP Cerro Gordo SGA GB Ready

6-e. Request for Approval of Capital Appropriation Grant Agreement with New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration for Project 25-J3153 Improvements to the Genoveva Chavez Community Center in the Total Amount of $100,000 with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2029.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $99,000 to FY26 Revenue and Facilities WIP Construction for Improvements to the Genoveva Chavez Community Center.

Sam Burnett, Facilities Division Directorjsburnett@santafenm.gov
jsburnett@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

GB Packet Grant 25-J3153 GCCC $100K 09 22 2025 W p.p.JSB - GRANT sigs

6-f. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) from Water and Wastewater Enterprise Cash Balances in the Total Amount of $176,549 to Fund Operator Certification Level-Based Retention Incentive Pilot Program.

Jonathan Montoya, Interim Water Division Directorjmmontoya@santafenm.gov
jmmontoya@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

Level-Based Retention Incentive Memo 10.8.2025 Budget approved

AFSCME Memo of Agreement PUD Certification Incentives 8.8.2025

6-g. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Small Enterprise Agreement Item #22-0583 with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. to Increase the Compensation by $270,900 for a New Total of $435,900 and to Extend the Termination Date to December 31, 2028, to Support Citywide Mapping Needs for Public Works, 911 Addressing, City Events, Utilities, and Land Use.

Eric Candelaria, ITT Directoredcandelaria@santafenm.gov
edcandelaria@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

Environmental Systems Research Institute Amendment No. 1 Packet committee ready

6-h. Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with New Mexico Health Care Authority in the Total Amount of $833,228.51 to Facilitate an Inter-Governmental Transfer of Funds for the Purpose of Participation in the NM Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program through June 30, 2026.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $833,229 from the MOA to Miscellaneous Expenses to Fund the Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program.

Brian Moya, Fire Chiefbjmoya@santafenm.gov
bjmoya@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

GB- 200-Memo HCA CY25 & BAR encrypted

6-i. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $100,000 from Grant Proceeds Awarded to Fire Department from the New Mexico Department of Health, Pursuant to the Emergency Medical Services Fund Act and Rules 7.27.4 NMAC.

Brian Moya, Fire Chiefbjmoya@santafenm.gov
bjmoya@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

MUNIS BAR Form - 20192 State of NM DOH - EMS Act Fund FY26 pckt Approved

6-j. Request for Approval of a Lease Agreement with Wolf and Mermaid Enterprises, LLC to Operate the Kitchen in the Terminal at Santa Fe Regional Airport In the Total Amount of $10,600.50 for the First Year for an Initial Term of Five Years with Two Option Terms of Five Years Each.

Jimmy Gunn, Airport Managerjdgunn@santafenm.gov
jdgunn@santafenm.gov
Terry Lease, Asset Development Managertjlease@santafenm.gov
tjlease@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

Wolf-Mermaid Airport Lease Packet 4

6-k. Request for Approval of the Purchase of One Automated Side-Loading Collection Vehicle in the Total Amount of $372,062.47, Excluding NMGRT with Pete’s Equipment Repair, Inc.

Martin Valdez, ESD Fleet Managermjvaldez@santafenm.gov
mjvaldez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee11/05/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

GB - 550- PETES EQUIPMENT

6-l. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $1,613,334 to Re-Appropriate Unused Funding from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund FY25 Budget to FY26 Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

Faviola Chavez, Director of Office of Affordable Housingfachavez@santafenm.gov
fachavez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee11/05/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

(1) AHTF - BAR

6-m. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 6 to Item #19-0872, Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with Santa Fe Recovery Center to Reduce the Size of the Premises and Extend the Term to January 15, 2026, to Occupy City Owned Buildings Located at 1600 St.

Michael’s Drive.

Terry Lease, Asset Development Managertjlease@santafenm.gov
tjlease@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee11/05/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

1. SFRC Amendment 6 Packet

6-n. Request for Approval of a Lease Agreement with Deere Credit, Inc./John Deere Financial for a Motor Grader for Streets Maintenance in the Total Amount of $365,798 Including NMGRT for a Five Year Term Ending September 2030.

Committee Review Finance Committee: 11/10/2025 Governing Body, Discussion Agenda: 11/12/2025

Marcos Esquibel, Interim Complete Streets Directormpesquibel@santafenm.gov
mpesquibel@santafenm.gov

GB-550-John Deere

6-o. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Jamie Cassutt) A Resolution Authorizing City of Santa Fe Representatives and Agents to Sign Agreements and Requests for Payment Regarding New Mexico Department of Transportation, Appropriation ID Number J3296, Control Number C5253296, to Acquire Rights of Way for and to Plan, Design, and Construct Improvements to Rufina Street and Lopez Lane Intersection and Accepting Responsibility for the Project.

Regina Wheeler, Public Works Department Directorrawheeler@santafenm.gov
rawheeler@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)10/29/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

C5253296 ($400,000) Rufina Lopez Lande Intersection Designating Signatory and Responsibility (Memo)

C5253296 ($400,000) Rufina Lopez Lane Intersection Designating Signatory and Responsibility (Resolution)

C5253296 ($400,000) Rufina Lopez Lande Intersection Designating Signatory and Responsibility (FIR)

Co-Sponsorship - Cassutt

6-p. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)

A Resolution Authorizing City of Santa Fe Representative and Agents to Sign Agreements and Requests for Payment Regarding New Mexico Department of Transportation, Appropriation ID Number I3319, Control Number C5243319, to Acquire Rights of Way for and to Plan, Design, Construct I...

Regina Wheeler, Public Works Department Directorrawheeler@santafenm.gov
rawheeler@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)10/29/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

C5243319 ($50,000) Rufina Lopez Lane Intersection Designating Signatory and Responsibility (Memo)

C5243319 ($50,000) Rufina Lopez Lane Intersection Designating Signatory and Responsibility for Project (Resolution)

C5243319 ($50,000) Rufina Lopez Lane Intersection Designating Signatory and Responsibility (FIR)

Co-Sponsorship - Cassutt

6-q. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, and Councilor Pilar Faulkner)

A Resolution Requiring a “Micro Community” in Every City of Santa Fe Council District by January 1, 2027, or, if that Timeline is not met, A Presentation explaining the Barriers to Meeting the Timeline and Recommending How and When the Goal of a Micro Community in Every District Can Be Achieved.

Henri Hammond-Paul, Community Health and Safety Directorhmhammondpaul@santafenm.gov
hmhammondpaul@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)09/24/2025
  • Quality of Life Committee10/01/2025
  • Finance Committee10/27/2025
  • Governing Body((POSTPONED TO GOVERNING BODY 11/12/2025 & REFERRED BACK TO COMMITTEE))10/29/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Quality of Life Committee11/05/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

A Micro-Community in Each District (Memo)

A Micro-Community in Each District (Resolution)

A Micro-Community in Each District (FIR)

Amendment A - Cassutt, Romero-Wirth, Faulkner, Lindell - A Micro-Community in Each District

Amendment B - M. Garcia - A Micro-Community in Each District (Resolution)

6-r. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber)A Resolution Establishing the City of Santa Fe’s Priorities for Consideration by the New Mexico State Legislature During the 57th Legislature – State of New Mexico – Second Session, 2026.

Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Managermaeannario@santafenm.gov
maeannario@santafenm.gov
Christine Spiers, Legislative Assistantcmspiers@santafenm.gov
cmspiers@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Public Works and Utilities Committee: 12/01/2025Quality of Life Committee: 12/03/2025Finance Committee: 12/08/2025Governing Body: 12/10/2025)11/12/1025

2026 Legislative Priorities (Memo)

2026 Legislative Priorities (Resolution)

2026 Legislative Priorities (FIR)

7. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

8. Matters from Staff

9. Matters from the Committee

10. Matters from the Chair

11. Next Meeting: Monday, December 08, 2025

12. Adjourn

13. Presentations