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Public Works and Utilities Committee Meeting

Date: Mon, Feb 17, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Last synced 189d ago

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Meeting Documents (3)

02-17-25 PWUC Agenda

AgendaPosted 2/14/2025

02-17-25 PWUC Agenda Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 2/14/2025

02-17-25 Public Works and Utilities Committee Draft

MinutesPosted 11/20/2025

Agenda Items (43)

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda

5. Public Comment

6. Presentations

7. Action Items: Consent Agenda

7-a. Request for Approval of New Mexico Department of Transportation Grant Agreement C5243318 in the Total Amount of $4,500,000 for Project 24-I3318 the New Mexico Highway 599 Access Road to the Santa Fe Regional Airport.

1. Request For Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $4,500,000 from the Legislative Grant to FY25 Airport Revenue and WIP Design and WIP Construction for Capital Project 24-I3318 599 Access Road to the Airport.

James Harris, Airport Directorjcharris@santafenm.gov
jcharris@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

GB 599 Access Road Packet and BAR UL

7-b. Request for Approval of General Services Contract with Accent Landscape Contractors, Inc. in the Total Amount of $637,807.74 for the Railyard Park Irrigation and Water Harvesting System Replacement and Repairs with Term Ending June 30, 2026.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $750,000 From the Railyard Fund Balance into Railyard Operations WIP Construction for the Railyard Irrigation and Water Harvesting Improvements.

Joshua Bohlman, Public Works Project Managerjbohlman@santafenm.gov
jbohlman@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

Contract Packet Railyard Irrigation

7-c. Request for Approval to Purchase Two Rear-Loading Trucks in the Total Amount of $805,068 from Bond Equipment Company.

Lawrence Garcia, ESD Fleet Managerlmgarcia@samtafem.gov
lmgarcia@samtafem.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

2025 02 12 15 43 08

7-d. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with Pluma, LLC for On-Call General Electrical Services in the Total Amount of $649,125 Including NMGRT for a Four-Year Term.

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

Paul F. Heerbrant, PE Engineer Supervisorpfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov
pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

Pluma ITB Construction Contract purch signed

7-e. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with Great Western Electrical for On-Call General Electrical Services In the Total Amount of $649,125 Including NMGRT for a Four-Year Term.

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

Paul F. Heerbrandt, PE Engineer Supervisorpfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov
pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

Great Western ITB ON CALL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT purch sign

7-f. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with B&D Industries, Inc. in the Total Amount of $10,818,750 Including NMGRT for On-Call Mechanical and Plumbing Services through December 31, 2029.

Caryn Grosse, Public Works Project Manager IIIclgrosse@santafenm.gov
clgrosse@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

Contract Packet B&D on-call MechPlumb ITB 01 23 2025 Final CAO

7-g. Request Approval of Amendment No. 3 to item #21-0483 with AAC Construction to Correct Compensation Language in Amendment No. 2 Item No. 24-0653.

Bill Huey, Engineerbchuey@santafenm.gov
bchuey@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

AAC 3202927 Amendment 3 w Revised Memo

7-h. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $92,737 using $69,553 of Grant Funding and $23,184 of Road Impact Fees for the Complete Streets WIP Design for the Santa Fe Rail Trail Intersection Improvement Project.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

FY 25 BAR - RAIL TRAIL INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS NMDOT L500577

7-i. Request Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $150,000 to Fund Temporary Positions within the Public Utilities Department Administrative Division.

Nancy Jimenez, Utility Billing Division Directornljimenez@santafenm.gov
nljimenez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

Temporary Staffing Memo and BAR 2025.xls

7-j. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $1,100,000 from Fire Impact Fees Fund, $500,000 from Gross Receipts Tax Fund and $150,000 from 1/2% Capital GRT Fund for a Total Amount of $1,750,000 to Construct Equipment Storage and Training Facilities at Fire Station 5.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

BAR Memo FIR2 Station 5 Completed

7-k. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $491,110 from General Fund Balances for Installation of a Wildfire Identification Thermal Camera, Continuity of Operations and Distribution Management Planning and the Purchase of Mobile Anti-Vehicle Ramming Barriers.

Brian Williams, Director Office of Emergency Mangementbgwilliams@santafenm.gov
bgwilliams@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

BAR Memo EMR1 various Completed

7-l. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $140,000 from ½% Capital GRT Fund Balances for the Repair and/or Replacement of the Cooling Tower at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center.

Maria Sanchez-Tucker, Community Services Directormetucker@santafenm.gov
metucker@santafenm.gov
Henri Hammond-Paul, Community Health and Safety Directorhmhammondpaul@santafenm.gov
hmhammondpaul@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

BAR Memo COM6 GCCC cooling towers Completed

7-m. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $70,000 from ½% Capital GRT Fund Balances for the Therapy Pool Deck Drain Repair and/or Replacement at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center.

Maria Sanchez-Tucker, Community Services Directormetucker@santafenm.gov
metucker@santafenm.gov
Henri Hammond-Paul, Community Health and Safety Directorhmhammondpaul@santafenm.gov
hmhammondpaul@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

BAR Memo COM9 GCCC deck drain Completed

7-n. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $70,000 from ½% Capital GRT Fund Balances for the Maintenance and Refinishing of the Genoveva Chavez Community Center Gymnasium Floor.

Maria Sanchez-Tucker, Community Services Directormetucker@santafenm.gov
metucker@santafenm.gov
Henri Hammond-Paul, Community Health and Safety Directorhmhammondpaul@santafenm.gov
hmhammondpaul@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

BAR Memo COM11 GCCC gym floor Completed

7-o. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $1,500,000 from Gross Receipts Tax Fund Balances for the Replacement of Stucco on the Genoveva Chavez Community Center Facility.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

BAR Memo PW1 GCCC stucco Completed

7-p. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $550,000 from ½% Capital GRT Fund Balances for the Purchase of a Replacement Vactor Truck.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

BAR Memo PW2 Streets vactor Completed

7-q. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $400,000 from ½% Capital GRT Fund Balances for ADA Sidewalk and Parking Lot Repairs at the Southside and LaFarge Libraries.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

BAR Memo PW3 Library imprvmts Completed

7-r. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $200,000 from ½% Capital GRT Fund Balances for Infrastructure to Repair the Bell Tower Elevators between City Hall and the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

BAR Memo PW5 CCC Bell Tower Completed

7-s. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $1,010,000 from ½% Capital GRT Fund Balances to Fund West Alameda Culvert Improvements and Parks and Open Space Equipment Replacement.

Regina A. Wheeler, Public Works Directorrawheeler@santafenm.gov
rawheeler@santafenm.gov
Melissa McDonald, Parks and Open Space Division Directormamcdonald@santafenm.gov
mamcdonald@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

BAR Memo PW6 W Alameda&Equip Completed

7-t. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $270,000 from the Gross Receipts Tax Fund Balances to Fund Service Contracts to Enhance Weed Control and Median Maintenance.

Melissa McDonald, Parks and Open Space Division Directormamcdonald@santafenm.gov
mamcdonald@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

BAR Memo PW7 Medians&Weeds Completed

7-u. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $120,000 from Gross Receipts Tax Fund Balances to Fund the Contractually Required Fiscal Agent Fees.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

BAR Memo PW8 Fiscal Agent Completed

7-v. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $320,000 from Gross Receipts Tax Fund Balances and $680,000 from the 1/2% Capital GRT Fund for a Total Amount of $1,000,000 to Support the Construction to Repair Ponds at the Marty Sanchez Golf Course for Compliance with a Corrective Action Plan.

Scott Overlie, Parks and Open Space Project Managersaoverlie@santafenm.gov
saoverlie@santafenm.gov
Sam Ulibarri, Parks and Open Space Water Resources Superintendentssulibarri@santafenm.gov
ssulibarri@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

BAR Memo PW9 MRC pond liner Completed

7-w. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $150,000 from ½% Capital GRT Fund Balances for Aquatic Mechanical Systems, Motors and Impeller Remodel and Replacement.

Maria Sanchez-Tucker, Community Services Directormetucker@santafenm.gov
metucker@santafenm.gov
Henri Hammond-Paul, Community Health and Safety Directorhmhammondpaul@santafenm.gov
hmhammondpaul@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

BAR Memo COM2 aquatic motors Completed

7-x. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $120,000 to Pay Wells Fargo Bank Credit Card Fees.

Clarence Romero, Treasury Officerclromero@santafenm.gov
clromero@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

Signed Memo and BAR Wells Fargo CC Fes

7-y. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Jamie Cassutt) A Resolution Authorizing Representatives and Agents for an Agreement with the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Regarding Appropriation ID Number G3169, New Mexico Department of Transportation Control Number C5223169, to Acquire Easements and Rights of Way for and to Plan, Design, Construct, and Repair Governor Miles Road from Richards Avenue to Nizhoni Drive.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body02/12/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

C5223169 ($300,000) Governor Miles Rd Construct Designating Authorized Representatives and Agents (Memo)

C5223169 ($300,000) Governor Miles Rd Construct Designating Authorized Representatives and Agents (Resolution)

C5223169 ($300,000) Governor Miles Rd Construct Designating Authorized Representatives and Agents (FIR)

Co-Sponsorship - Cassutt

7-z. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Resolution Authorizing Representatives and Agents for an Agreement with New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration, Regarding Appropriation Number G3170, New Mexico Department of Transportation Control Number C5223170, to Acquire Easements and Rights of Way for and to Plan, Design, Construct, and Improve Pacheco Street, Including Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Between West San Mateo Road and Alta Vista Street.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body02/12/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

C5223170 ($150,000) Pacheco Street Improve Designating Authorized Representatives and Agents (Memo)

C5223170 ($150,000) Pacheco Street Improve Designating Authorized Representatives and Agents (Resolution)

C5223170 ($150,000) Pacheco Street Improve Designating Authorized Representatives and Agents (FIR)

8. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

9. Introduction of Legislation

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025____. (Councilor Lee Garcia) A Resolution Authorizing the Filing of Applications to the Federal Transit Administration, an Operating Administration of the United States Department of Transportation, for Federal Transportation Assistance as Aut...

9-a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025____. (Councilor Lee Garcia)A Resolution Authorizing the Filing of Applications to the Federal Transit Administration, an Operating Administration of the United States Department of Transportation, for Federal Transportation Assistance as Authorized by 49 U.S.C. 53, Title 23, United States Code, or other Federal States Administered by the Federal Transit Administration.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body02/26/2025

Authorizing Filing Application to FTA for Federal Assistance (Memo)

Authorizing Application to FTA for Federal Assistance (Resolution)

Authorizing Filing Application to FTA for Federal Assistance (FIR)

10. Executive Session

11. Matters from Staff

12. Matters from the Committee

13. Matters from the Chair

14. Next Meeting:

14-a. March 3, 2025

15. Adjourn