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Regular Finance Committee Meeting - Last Monday

Date: Mon, Jul 28, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Last synced 189d ago

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Meeting Documents (3)

07-25-25 FC Agenda

AgendaPosted 7/25/2025

07-28-25 FC Agenda Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 7/28/2025

Finance Committee Meeting Minutes 07.28.25

MinutesPosted 8/12/2025

Agenda Items (43)

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. Santa Fe Budget Improvements.

Rod Gould, Senior Advisor and Public Engagement Coordinatorrsgould@santafenm.gov
rsgould@santafenm.gov

FY26-27 Budget Development PowerPoint FC 7-28-25 FINAL

6. Action Items: Consent Agenda

6-a. Request for Approval of the June 23, 2025, Finance Committee Minutes.

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

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee07/07/2025

06.23.25 Finance Committee Minutes

6-b. Request for Approval of the July 07, 2025, Finance Committee Meeting Minutes.

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

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee07/28/2025

07.07.25 Finance Committee Minutes

6-c. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Lease Agreement, Dated February 18, 1987, As Amended, with Challenge New Mexico to Remove the Requirement for Construction of Group Homes and Assign the Agreement to The Life Link, Contingent Upon the City Receiving Confirmation of the Sale and Transfer of Challenge New Mexico’s Improvements on the Leased Property to The Life Link.

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

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee07/23/2025
  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

CNM Am 2 V2 Packet For Committees

6-d. Request for Approval of Capital Appropriation Project 22-3018 Grant Agreement with the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration for SWAN Park Phase 2 in the Total Amount of $380,000 with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2026.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate Legislative Grant Proceeds of $380,000 to FY26 Parks and Open Space Revenue and Expenses for SWAN Park Phase 2.

Scott Overlie, Public Works Project Manager IIIsaoverlie@santafenm.gov
saoverlie@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee07/21/2025
  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

SWAN Phase 2 Grant 22-3018 GB

6-e. Request for Approval of a Master Lease Agreement with Deere Credit, Inc./John Deere Financial for the Lease of a Loader for Streets Maintenance in the Total Amount of $271,136 Including NMGRT Through June 30, 2030.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee07/21/2025
  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

GB Packet John Deere Loader Lease ELK2 RW corrected SIGNED

6-f. Request for Approval of the Capital Appropriation Project Agreement with the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Local Government Division for Tierra Contenta Trail Extension in the Total Amount of $300,000 with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2026.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $300,000 from the Grant to Complete Streets Revenue and WIP Design and Construction for the Tierra Contenta Trail Extension.

Romella Glorioso-Moss, Capital Projects Managerrsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov
rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee07/21/2025
  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

GB Dept of Finance & Admin Grant 22-G3019 (Tierra Contenta Tail)

6-g. Request for an Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $3,047,327 from the 1/2% GRT for Infrastructure Fund to Cover Debt Service for the 2021 GRT Refunding Bonds.

Andrew Hopkins, Budget Officerajhopkins@santafenm.gov
ajhopkins@santafenm.gov
Clarence Romero, Treasury Officerclromero@santafenm.gov
clromero@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

FY25 DS Correction BAR & memo

6-h. Request for Approval of General Services Contract with Trane USA for the Purchase and Installation of Santa Fe Community Convention Center Boilers in the Total Amount of $507,148.38 Through June 30, 2026.

Randy Randall, TOURISM Santa Fe Executive Directorrrandall@santafenm.gov
rrandall@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee(Finance Committee: 07/28/2025Governing Body: 07/30/2025)07/23/2025

GB Trane Boilers Contract Packet Mayor

6-i. Request for Approval of a New Mexico Tourism Department Cooperative Marketing Grant Agreement #26-418-1003001000-34 in the Amount of $208,955 for Fiscal Year 2026 Term.

1. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate Grant Funding in the Amount of $44,283 for the Marketing Cooperative Agreement.

Randy Randall, TOURISM Santa Fe Executive Directorrrandall@santafenm.gov
rrandall@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee07/23/2025
  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

NMTD Grant Agreement Packet

6-j. Request for Approval of the Purchase of 20 Police Vehicles Including Equipment and Labor Costs Associated with Each Vehicle in the Total Amount $1,892,661.18 from Chalmers Ford, MHQ, and Code 3 Service.

Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Policebpvaldez@santafenm.gov
bpvaldez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committe07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

FY26 Vehicle Purchase Request

6-k. Request for the Approval to Dispose of 3 Fleet Vehicles to the Milan Police Department and Truth or Consequences Police Department.

Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Policebpvaldez@santafenm.gov
bpvaldez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

FY26 Fleet Vehicle 3 Disposal Request

6-l. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate Road Impact Fees in the Total Amount of $1,220,000 to FY26 Revenue and Expenses for the Guadalupe Street Reconstruction Project.

Romella Glorioso-Moss, Capital Projects Managerrsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov
rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee07/21/2025
  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

Guadalupe St BAR Packet

6-m. Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with Santa Fe County Outlining the City and County’s Responsibilities for the November 4, 2025, Regular Local Election as it Relates to Municipal Candidates Seeking Public Campaign Financing.

Andréa Salazar, City Clerk/Director of Community Engagementasalazar@santafenm.gov
asalazar@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee07/23/2025
  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

MOA Packet for Santa Fe County PCF RLE

6-n. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item #25-0011 with Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society, Inc. to Increase the Compensation by $150,000 for a New Total Contract Amount of $278,000 and to Extend the Term for an Additional 6 Months for Animal Shelter Services.

Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Policebpvaldez@santafenm.gov
bpvaldez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

GB- SFAS Amendment 3

6-o. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Contract with FII-National DBA UpTogether to Disburse Funds to Eligible Individuals as Part of the City of Santa Fe’s Mayors for a Guaranteed Income Cash Assistance Program in the Total Amount of $999,000 through June 30, 2027.

(Christa Hernandez, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; chernandez@santafenm,gov) 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the amount of $1,000,000 to Re-Appropriate Funding from FY25 into FY26 Grants and Services for the Mayors for a Guaranteed Income Program.

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

GB MGI Year 3 contract packet signed

Carryforward Memo and BAR for Mayors for a Guaranteed Income Signed

6-p. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement Item #22-0266 with Ciber Pathway Inc to Increase the Compensation by $1,771,968 for a New Total Amount of $6,078,116.40 and to Extend the Termination Date to June 13th, 2026, for ITT Professional Services.

Eric Candeleria, ITT Department Directoredcandelaria@santafenm.gov
edcandelaria@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

Ciber Pathway, Inc Amendment No. 3 Packet FULLY EXECUTED ready for meetings

Ciber Pathway Inc Amendment No. 3 City Manager Approval for Finance and GB 2

6-q. Request for Approval of a Legal Services Contract with Modrall Sperling for Financial Advisory Services in the Total Amount of $289,266.33 for a Four-Year Term.

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

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

Modrall Sperling Packet

6-r. Request for Approval of Addendum with Century Link Business/ Lumen Technologies Government Solutions, Inc. to Increase the Compensation by $7,546.68 for a New Total Amount of $360,346.68 and Adjust the Scope of Work to Include Deployment of Four Dedicated Internet Firewalls Configured for High Availability Network Redundancy .

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee07/21/2025
  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

Lumen Technologies Government Solutions, Inc Addendum Packet committee ready

6-s. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $3,400,000 from General Fund Balance to Grants and Services for Urban Alchemy Street Outreach and Community-Based Public Safety Services and Shelter Management Services.

Henri Hammond-Paul, Director, Community Health and Safetyhmhammondpaul@santafenm.gov
hmhammondpaul@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee07/23/2025
  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

Carryforward Request Memo and BAR - Urban Alchemy

25-0216 Urban Alchemy

25-0217 Urban Alchemy

6-t. Request for Approval of Retro-Active Amendment No. 1 to General Services Contract Item #24-0490 With Interfaith Community Shelter to Increase the Compensation by $780,000 for a New Total Amount of $1,530,000 and Extend the Term through June 30, 2026, to Provide Case Management and Property Management Services for Consuelo's Place Shelter.

Kristen Woods, Youth and Family Services Program Managerkrwoods@santafenm.gov
krwoods@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee07/23/2025
  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

GB Consuelos Place Amend 1

6-u. Request for Approval of a General Services Agreement with Southwest Water Works LLC., for Operation and Maintenance Services in the Total Amount of $432,750 for a Term of One Year.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $432,750 from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund to Professional Contracts.

Leroy Alavardo, Operations Supervisor, @lmalvarado@santafenm.gov
lmalvarado@santafenm.gov
or Michael Dozier, Wastewater Division Director, @mldozier@santafenm.gov
mldozier@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

Southwest Water Packet $400,000 int signed short purch signed

6-v. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with HEI, Inc. to Provide On-Call Telecommunications and Network Engineering Services in the Total Amount of $649,125 for a Four Year Term.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $649,125 from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund to WIP Construction.

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

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

HEI RFP Telecom int signed purch sign 2

6-w. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Lee Garcia, and Councilor Amanda Chavez)

A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City of Santa Fe Voters During the November 4, 2025, Regular Local Election, Regarding Amending the City’s Charter to Require Governing Body Consent Before a Mayor Can Remove a City Manager, City Attorney, or City Cl...

Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Managermaeannarino@santafenm.gov
maeannarino@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)06/25/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(POSTPONED TO JULY 21, 2025, PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING)06/30/2025
  • Quality of Life Committee(RESCHEDULED TO JULY 23, 2025, DUE TO PROCEDURAL RULE IV(C)(f)(ii))07/02/2025
  • Finance Committee(RESCHEDULED TO JULY 28, 2025, DUE TO PROCEDURAL RULE IV(C)(f)(ii))07/07/2025
  • Governing Body(RESCHEDULED TO JULY 30, 2025, DUE TO PROCEDURAL RULE IV(C)(f)(ii))07/09/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(ADVANCED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)07/21/2025
  • Quality of Life Committee(APPROVED AS AMENDEDFinance Committee: 07/28/2025)07/23/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

Ballot Question Requiring Governing Body Approval for Removal of City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney (Memo)

Ballot Question Requiring Governing Body Approval for Removal of City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney (Resolution)

Ballot Question Requiring Governing Body Approval for Removal of City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney (FIR)

Co-Sponsorship - Amanda Chavez

Amendment A - Ballot Question Requiring Governing Body Approval for Removal of City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney

IN CONTEXT - amendment A -Ballot Question Requiring Governing Body Approval for Removal of City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney

6-x. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-_____. (Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia)A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City of Santa Fe Voters During the November 4, 2025, Regular Local Election, Regarding Amending Articles VI, Section 6.02 and VII, Section 8.04 of the City’s Municipal Charter to Allow Five Councilors to Suspend or Remove the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk at a Regularly Scheduled Meeting.

Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Managermaeannarino@santafenm.gov
maeannarino@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduction)07/09/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee07/21/2025
  • Quality of Life Committee07/23/2025
  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

Ballot Question for Simple Majority Vote to Remove the City Attorney or City Clerk (Memo)

Ballot Question for Simple Majority Vote to Remove the City Attorney or City Clerk (Resolution)

Ballot Question for Simple Majority Vote to Remove the City Attorney or City Clerk (FIR)

Amendment A - Ballot Question for Simple Majority Vote to Remove the City Attorney or City Clerk

IN CONTEXT - Amendment A - Ballot Question for Simle Majority Vote to Remove the City Attorney or City Clerk (Resolution)

6-y. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez) A Resolution Authorizing Representatives and Agents to Enter an Agreement with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Regarding Appropriation ID Number F3057, Control Number C5213057, to Acquire Rights of Way and to Plan, Design, Construct, and Improve Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Drainage Infrastructure on Governor Miles Road in the City of Santa Fe; and Accepting Responsibility for the Project and Assuming Ownership, Liability, and Maintenance Responsibilities for all Amenities Related to the Project.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)07/09/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee07/21/2025
  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

C5213057 Governor Miles Rd Designating Signatory and Accepting Responsibility and Assuming Liability (Memo)

C5213057 Governor Miles Rd Designating Signatory and Accepting Responsibility and Assuming Liability (Resolution)

C5213057 Governor Miles Rd Designating Signatory and Accepting Responsibility and Assuming Liability (FIR)

6-z. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____(Mayor Alan Webber)

A Resolution Approving Budget Amendments and Associated New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration/Local Government Division Schedules Summarizing the Fourth Quarter Amendments and Requesting that New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Approve the City of Sa...

Andy Hopkins, Senior Budget Officerajhopkins@santafenm.gov
ajhopkins@santafenm.gov
Christina Martinez, Senior Budget Analystcfmartinez@santafenm.gov
cfmartinez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(Introduced)07/21/2025
  • Quality of Life Committee07/23/2025
  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body07/30/2025

FY25 Fourth Quarter Budget Amendments (Memo)

FY25 Fourth Quarter Budget Amendments (Resolution)

FY25 Fourth Quarter Budget Amendments (FIR)

6-aa. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-15. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)

A Bill Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement By and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority and the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (The “Borrower/Grantee”), in the Total Amount of $2,000,000, Including a Loan in the Amount of $800,000 ...

Alan Hook, Water Resources Coordinatoraghook@santafenm.gov
aghook@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduction)06/25/2025
  • Governing Body(Public Comment)07/09/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee07/21/2025
  • Finance Committee07/28/2025
  • Governing Body08/13/2025

NMFA Funding of $2000000 for SJC Return Flow Program (Memo)

NMFA Funding of $2000000 for SJC Return Flow Program (Bill)

NMFA Funding of $2000000 for SJC Return Flow Program (FIR)

7. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

8. Public Hearing

8-a. Request for Issuance of a Cease-and-Desist Order to Close Good Luck Body Massage, 360 East Palace Avenue, Hongzhe Ding, Operator/Owner, 505-316-1127.

Code Enforcement Case# 2025-4176, Violation of SFCC 18-1.7 ("Notice of Violation; Penalty"), Notice of Violation Issued for Operating Without a Business License and in a Manner Contrary to Public Welfare.

Maggie Moore, Assistant Land Use Directormrmoore@santafenm.gov
mrmoore@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee07/28/2025

Notice of Violation 360 E Palace Ave signed2 Redacted

9. Matters from Staff

10. Matters from the Committee

11. Matters from the Chair

12. Next Meeting: Monday, August 11, 2025

13. Adjourn