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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Consent Agenda
5. Public Comment
6. Presentations
6-a. Public Utilities Department Employee of the Month November 2025: Taylor Jurgens, Water Division
6-b. Water Rate Increase and Rate Structure Change
7. Action Items: Consent Agenda
7-a. Request for Approval of the November 3, 2025, Public Works and Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes.
7-b. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item #25-0456 with SKE Contractors, L.L.C. to Increase the Compensation by $600,000 for a New Total Contract Amount of $4,927,500 for Sewer Collection System Repair, Replacement, and Extension.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $600,000 from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund to WIP Construction.
7-c. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to General Services Contract Item #23-0062 with IPS Group Inc to Amend the Scope of Services to Provide Ongoing Support for Credit Card Payments Made by Customers on SingleSpace and Monthly Management System Fees for Single Space Parking Meters, Increase the Compensation by $543,600 for a New Total Amount of $1,346,607.14 Including NMGRT and to Extend the Term to November 21, 2029 to Purchase Parking Meter Equipment and Services for the Installation and Service of Single-Spaced Parking Meters, Related Equipment, and the System Management to Operate the Meters.
7-d. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item # 24-0351 with Western Oilfields Supply Co. to Increase the Compensation by $2,909,100.12 for a New Total Contract Amount of $3,909,100.12 for the Removal, Purchase and Installation of Pumps and Filtration Equipment for the Paseo Real Wastewater Treatment Facility. 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $2,909,101 from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund to WIP Construction.
7-e. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $500,000 from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund to WIP Construction to Fund an Existing Contract with McDowell Mechanical for On-Call General/Mechanical Construction Services.
7-f. Request for Approval to Obtain Construction Services with National Roofing Company for Maintenance and Repair of a 64-Year-Old Roof in the Total Amount of $330,722.
7-g. Request for Approval of a Public Fireworks Display Permit Submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe for the New Year’s Eve Celebration on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the La Fonda Plaza Hotel.
7-h. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $2,005,000 from the Water Cash Enterprise Fund to Water WIP Design for On-Call Engineering Services for Carollo Engineers Inc.
Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 12/01/2025 Finance Committee: 12/08/2025 Governing Body: 12/10/2025
7-i. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $1,060,000 from the Water Enterprise Cash Fund to Water WIP Design for On-Call Engineering Services for Hazen and Sawyer.
7-j. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $1,480,000 from the Water Enterprise Cash Fund to Water WIP Design for On-Call Engineering Services for AECOM Technical Services.
7-k. Request for Approval of Capital Appropriation Grant Agreement with New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration for Project 25-J4367 Improvements to Fire Station Facilities in the Total Amount of $3,955,050 with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2027.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $3,955,050 to FY26 Revenue and Facilities WIP Construction for Improvements to Fire Station Facilities.
7-l. Request for Approval of Capital Outlay Grant Agreement with the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration for Capital Appropriation Project 25-14370 to Plan, Design, Construct, Repair, Improve and Equip Parks for $150,097 with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2027.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $150,097 Legislative Grant Funds to Parks and Open Space FY26 Revenue and WIP Construction for Parks Improvement Project.
7-m. Request for Approval to Purchase a Metro Express 157, Type III Ambulance from Southwest Ambulance Sales in the Total Amount of $219,001.
7-n. Request for Approval to Accept the Fire Protection Fund Grant from the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) In the Total Amount of $522,980. 1.
Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to add $522,980 from the DHSEM into FY26 Fire Department Revenue.
7-o. Request for Approval of General Services Contract with Fire Wire, LLC for Fire Department Personal Protective Equipment Inspection, Repair and Cleaning Services in the Total Amount of $330,000 Including NMGRT for a Six-Year Term.
7-p. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Contract Item #25-0376 with Life Extension Clinics, Inc. dba Life Scan Wellness Centers to Increase Compensation by $495,407.95 for a New Total Amount of $645,771.20 for Firefighter Physicals.
Comittee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 12/01/2025Finance Committee: 12/08/2025 Governing Body: 12/10/2025
7-q. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Woven Architecture LLC in the Total Amount of $231,300 Including NMGRT for Design Services for the Santa Fe Main Library for a Two-Year Term.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $231,300 to FY26 Facilities WIP Design for Santa Fe Main Library Preservation Project. Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 12/01/2025 Finance Committee: 12/08/2025 Governing Body: 12/10/2025
7-r. Request for Approval of Capital Appropriation Agreement with New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration in the Total Amount of $119,607 for Project 25-J4368 Improvements to the City Facility Leased to Kitchen Angels with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2027.
7-s. Request for Approval of Capital Appropriation Grant Agreement with New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration for Project 25-J4366 Improvements to Fire Station Facilities in the Total Amount of $247,500 with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2028.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $247,500 to FY26 Revenue and Facilities WIP Construction for Improvements to Fire Station Facilities.
7-t. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item # 24-0656 with SKE Contractors, LLC to Increase the Compensation by $113,915.40 for a New Total Contract Amount of $3,388,943.60 for Calle Mejia Sanitary Sewer Pipe Bursting Rehab Project.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $113,916 from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund to WIP Construction.
7-u. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Services in the Total Amount of $1,463,040.28 for a Four Year Term.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $1,463,041 From the Wastewater Enterprise Fund to Repair and Maintenance Building/Structure.
7-v. Request for Approval to Purchase Two Commercial Front Load Collection Vehicles from Bruckner Truck Sales in the Total Amount of $970,078.
7-w. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-25. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Bill Updating the Rates and Service Charges for Water Utility Services.
7-x. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Resolution Accepting a Grant from the Que Linda Beautification Program Administered by the New Mexico Department of Transportation; Entering into a Grant Agreement for a Total Amount of $90,000, Term Ending June 30, 2026; Identifying the City Manager or City Manager’s Designee as the Signatory for the Agreement.
7-y. 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.
7-z. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber)A Resolution Approving Budget Amendments for the Buckman Direct Diversion Board and Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency and Requesting that New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Approve the City of Santa Fe’s First Quarter Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2026.
7-aa. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Signe Lindell, Mayor Alan Webber, and Councilor Michael Garcia)A Resolution Authorizing the Installation of Seventy-Five Banners from March 2, 2026, Through November 2, 2026, on City of Santa Fe-Owned Light Poles, Commemorating the Centennial Anniversary of Route 66.
7-bb. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber, Councilor Signe Lindell, Councilor Alma Castro)A Resolution Authorizing Donating Properties Identified as 1522 and 1650 West Alameda Street to a Developer Certified as a “Qualified Grantee” under the New Mexico Affordable Housing Act to Develop Low-Priced Dwelling Units, Pursuant to the City of Santa Fe’s Affordable Housing Ordianance.
8. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
9. Executive Session
10. Matters from Staff
10-a. Appreciation of Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth for Eight Years of Championing the Needs of Public Utilities and Specifically Water Conservation and Water Resources Planning.
11. Matters from the Committee
12. Matters from the Chair
13. Adjourn