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Regular Finance Committee Meeting - Last Monday

Date: Mon, Mar 23, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location:

City Council Chambers, City Hall 200 Lincoln Avenue Santa Fe , New Mexico 87501

Last synced 84d ago

Meeting Documents (2)

03-23-26 FC Agenda

AgendaPosted 3/20/2026

03-26-26 FC Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 3/20/2026

Agenda Items (21)

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda

5. Public Comment

6. Presentations

6-a. Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report.

Anrdrea K. Phillips, Deputy City Manager and Interim Finance Directorakphillips@santafenm.gov
akphillips@santafenm.gov
Matthew Bonifer, Accounting Officermtbonifer@santafenm.gov
mtbonifer@santafenm.gov
Alan D. A.J. Bowers Jr., Carr Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C.Abowers@CRIadv.com
Abowers@CRIadv.com

Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report. (Anrdrea K. Phillips, Deputy City Manager and Interim Finance Director; akphillips@santafenm.gov and Matthew Bonifer, Accounting Officer; mtbonifer@santafenm.gov and Alan D. A.J. Bowers Jr., Carr Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C.; Abowers@CRIadv.com)

Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report. (Anrdrea K. Phillips, Deputy City Manager and Interim Finance Director; akphillips@santafenm.gov and Matthew Bonifer, Accounting Officer; mtbonifer@santafenm.gov and Alan D. A.J. Bowers Jr., Carr Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C.; Abowers@CRIadv.com) (2)

Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report. (Anrdrea K. Phillips, Deputy City Manager and Interim Finance Director; akphillips@santafenm.gov and Matthew Bonifer, Accounting Officer; mtbonifer@santafenm.gov and Alan D. A.J. Bowers Jr., Carr Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C.; Abowers@CRIadv.com) (3)

7. Action Items: Consent Agenda

7-a. Request for Approval of the March 09, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting Minutes.

Erminia Tapia, Business Operations Manageremtapia@santafenm.gov
emtapia@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee03/23/2026

Request for Approval of the March 09, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. (Erminia Tapia, Business Operations Manager; emtapia@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Finance Committee_ 03_23_2026

7-b. Request for Approval of a Lease Agreement with Mark A Lopez Development, to Operate a Retail Gift Shop and Hallway Displays at the Santa Fe Regional Airport in the Amount of $6,734.75 for the First Year with a 2.5% Yearly Increase, Plus a Gross Receipts Fee of 12% for an Initial Term of Five Years and Two Option Terms of Five Years Each.

Jimmy Gunnjdgunn@santafenm.gov
jdgunn@santafenm.gov
Terry Leasetjlease@santafenm.gov
tjlease@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/16/2026
  • Finance Committee03/23/2026
  • Governing Body03/25/2026

Request for Approval of a Lease Agreement with Mark A Lopez Development, to Operate a Retail Gift Shop and Hallway Displays at the Santa Fe Regional Airport in the Amount of $6,734.75 for the First Year with a 2.5% Yearly Increase, Plus a Gross Receipts Fee of 12% for an Initial Term of Five Years and Two Option Terms of Five Years Each. (Jimmy Gunn, jdgunn@santafenm.gov; Terry Lease, tjlease@santafenm.gov). Committee Review_ Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 03_16_2026Finance Committee_ 03_23_2026Governing Body_ 03_25_2026

7-c. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item # 24-0304 with New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department to Decrease the Compensation Amount by $72,000 for a New Total Amount of $241,120 for Volunteer Program Services.

Manuel Sanchez, Interim Community Services Department Director/Senior Services Division Directormnsanchez@santafenm.gov
mnsanchez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/16/2026
  • Finance Committee03/23/2026
  • Governing Body03/25/2026

Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item # 24-0304 with New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department to Decrease the Compensation Amount by $72,000 for a New Total Amount of $241,120 for Volunteer Program Services. (Manuel Sanchez, Interim Community Services Department Director_Senior Services Division Director; mnsanchez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 03_16_2026Finance Committee_ 03_23_2026Governing Body_ 03_25_2026

7-d. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-03. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Bill Relating to City Administration; Amending Section 2-8 SFCC 1987 to Reorganize Certain City Departments; Creating New Sections of Code to Include 2-8.10, 2-8.11, 2-8.12, 2-8.13, 2-8.14, and 2-8.15; Amending Section 2-8.1 SFCC 1987 to Include a General Provisions Section and Exhibit A; Amending Section 2-8.2 to Rename Community Health and Safety Department to “Community Services Department” and to Include Youth and Family Services and Recreation, and to Remove the Office of Emergency Management; Amending Section 2-8.3 SFCC 1987 to Eliminate the Community Development Department; Amending 2-8.4 to Establish the Office of Emergency Management and Changing the Name From Office of Emergency Management to “Emergency Management Department”; Amending 2-8.5 Creating a New Department the “Economic Development Department” and to Include the Arts and Culture Division and the Film Division; Amending 2-8.6 Creating a Department the “Land Use Department” and to Include the Affordable Housing Division; Amending Section 2-8.7 Creating Tourism Santa Fe Department; Creating Section 2-8.14 to Include a New “Regional Airport Department”; Creating Section 2-8.15 to Include the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency and Renaming it “Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (“MRA”) Department”; Repealing Sections 2-14, 2-15, and 2-20 SFCC 1987; Repealing Exhibit C of SFCC 1987, “City Organization”.

Brian Moya, Interim City Managerbjmoya@santafenm.gov
bjmoya@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)02/25/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Comment)03/11/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/16/2026
  • Quality of Life Committee(MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED)03/18/2026
  • Finance Committee03/23/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Hearing)04/07/2026

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-03. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Bill Relating to City Administration; Amending Section 2-8 SFCC 1987 to Reorganize Certain City Departments; Creating New Sections of Code to Include 2-8.10, 2-8.11, 2-8.12, 2-8.13, 2-8.14, and 2-8.15; Amending Section 2-8.1 SFCC 1987 to Include a General Provisions Section and Exhibit A; Amending Section 2-8.2 to Rename Community Health and Safety Department to “Community Services Department” and to Include Youth and Family Services and Recreation, and to Remove the Office of Emergency Management; Amending Section 2-8.3 SFCC 1987 to Eliminate the Community Development Department; Amending 2-8.4 to Establish the Office of Emergency Management and Changing the Name From Office of Emergency Management to “Emergency Management Department”; Amending 2-8.5 Creating a New Department the “Economic Development Department” and to Include the Arts and Culture Division and the Film Division; Amending 2-8.6 Creating a Department the “Land Use Department” and to Include the Affordable Housing Division; Amending Section 2-8.7 Creating Tourism Santa Fe Department; Creating Section 2-8.14 to Include a New “Regional Airport Department”; Creating Section 2-8.15 to Include the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency and Renaming it “Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (“MRA”) Department”; Repealing Sections 2-14, 2-15, and 2-20 SFCC 1987; Repealing Exhibit C of SFCC 1987, “City Organization”. (Brian Moya, Interim City Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 02_25_2026Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 03_11_2026Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 03_16_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 03_18_2026  MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELEDFinance Committee_ 03_23_2026Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 04_07_2026

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-03. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Bill Relating to City Administration; Amending Section 2-8 SFCC 1987 to Reorganize Certain City Departments; Creating New Sections of Code to Include 2-8.10, 2-8.11, 2-8.12, 2-8.13, 2-8.14, and 2-8.15; Amending Section 2-8.1 SFCC 1987 to Include a General Provisions Section and Exhibit A; Amending Section 2-8.2 to Rename Community Health and Safety Department to “Community Services Department” and to Include Youth and Family Services and Recreation, and to Remove the Office of Emergency Management; Amending Section 2-8.3 SFCC 1987 to Eliminate the Community Development Department; Amending 2-8.4 to Establish the Office of Emergency Management and Changing the Name From Office of Emergency Management to “Emergency Management Department”; Amending 2-8.5 Creating a New Department the “Economic Development Department” and to Include the Arts and Culture Division and the Film Division; Amending 2-8.6 Creating a Department the “Land Use Department” and to Include the Affordable Housing Division; Amending Section 2-8.7 Creating Tourism Santa Fe Department; Creating Section 2-8.14 to Include a New “Regional Airport Department”; Creating Section 2-8.15 to Include the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency and Renaming it “Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (“MRA”) Department”; Repealing Sections 2-14, 2-15, and 2-20 SFCC 1987; Repealing Exhibit C of SFCC 1987, “City Organization”. (Brian Moya, Interim City Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 02_25_2026Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 03_11_2026Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 03_16_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 03_18_2026  MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELEDFinance Committee_ 03_23_2026Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 04_07_2026 (2)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-03. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Bill Relating to City Administration; Amending Section 2-8 SFCC 1987 to Reorganize Certain City Departments; Creating New Sections of Code to Include 2-8.10, 2-8.11, 2-8.12, 2-8.13, 2-8.14, and 2-8.15; Amending Section 2-8.1 SFCC 1987 to Include a General Provisions Section and Exhibit A; Amending Section 2-8.2 to Rename Community Health and Safety Department to “Community Services Department” and to Include Youth and Family Services and Recreation, and to Remove the Office of Emergency Management; Amending Section 2-8.3 SFCC 1987 to Eliminate the Community Development Department; Amending 2-8.4 to Establish the Office of Emergency Management and Changing the Name From Office of Emergency Management to “Emergency Management Department”; Amending 2-8.5 Creating a New Department the “Economic Development Department” and to Include the Arts and Culture Division and the Film Division; Amending 2-8.6 Creating a Department the “Land Use Department” and to Include the Affordable Housing Division; Amending Section 2-8.7 Creating Tourism Santa Fe Department; Creating Section 2-8.14 to Include a New “Regional Airport Department”; Creating Section 2-8.15 to Include the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency and Renaming it “Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (“MRA”) Department”; Repealing Sections 2-14, 2-15, and 2-20 SFCC 1987; Repealing Exhibit C of SFCC 1987, “City Organization”. (Brian Moya, Interim City Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 02_25_2026Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 03_11_2026Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 03_16_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 03_18_2026  MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELEDFinance Committee_ 03_23_2026Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 04_07_2026 (3)

7-e. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)Approving Budget Amendments and Requesting that New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Approve the City of Santa Fe’s Second Quarter Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2026.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body03/11/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/16/2026
  • Finance Committee03/23/2026
  • Governing Body03/25/2026

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)Approving Budget Amendments and Requesting that New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Approve the City of Santa Fe’s Second Quarter Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2026. (Christina Martinez, Senior Budget Analyst; cfmartinez@santafenm.gov, Andy Hopkins, Budget Officer; ajhopkins@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body_ 03_11_2026Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 03_16_2026Finance Committee_ 03_23_2026Governing Body_ 03_25_2026

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)Approving Budget Amendments and Requesting that New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Approve the City of Santa Fe’s Second Quarter Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2026. (Christina Martinez, Senior Budget Analyst; cfmartinez@santafenm.gov, Andy Hopkins, Budget Officer; ajhopkins@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body_ 03_11_2026Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 03_16_2026Finance Committee_ 03_23_2026Governing Body_ 03_25_2026 (2)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)Approving Budget Amendments and Requesting that New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Approve the City of Santa Fe’s Second Quarter Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2026. (Christina Martinez, Senior Budget Analyst; cfmartinez@santafenm.gov, Andy Hopkins, Budget Officer; ajhopkins@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body_ 03_11_2026Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 03_16_2026Finance Committee_ 03_23_2026Governing Body_ 03_25_2026 (3)

7-f. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-04. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Alma Castro)Be It Ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe:

Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Loan and Subsidy Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) by and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (“the Borrower”), in the Total Amount of Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000), Evidencing an Obli...

Clinton Peterson, Public Utilities Engineercdpeterson@santafenm.gov
cdpeterson@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduction)02/25/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Comment)03/11/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/16/2026
  • Finance Committee03/23/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Hearing)04/07/2026

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-04. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Alma Castro)Be It Ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe_Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Loan and Subsidy Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) by and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (“the Borrower”), in the Total Amount of Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000), Evidencing an Obligation of the Borrower to Utilize the Loan Amount Solely for the Purpose of Financing the Costs of Constructing a New Flocculation and Sedimentation Process and Making Improvements to the Canyon Road Water Treatment Plant as a Component of the System Owned and Operated by the Borrower, and Solely in the Manner Described in the Loan Agreement; Providing for the Pledge and Payment of the Loan Solely From the Net Revenues of the Water Utility System of the Borrower; Certifying that the Loan Amount, Together with Other Funds Available to the Borrower, is Sufficient to Complete the Project; Approving the Form of and other Details Concerning the Loan Agreement; Ratifying Actions Heretofore Taken; Repealing All Action Inconsistent with this Ordinance; and Authorizing the Taking of Other Actions in Connection With the Execution and Delivery of the Loan Agreement. (Clinton Peterson, Public Utilities Engineer; cdpeterson@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduction)_ 02_25_2026Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 03_11_2026Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 03_16_2026Finance Committee_ 03_23_2026Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 04_07_2026

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-04. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Alma Castro)Be It Ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe_Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Loan and Subsidy Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) by and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (“the Borrower”), in the Total Amount of Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000), Evidencing an Obligation of the Borrower to Utilize the Loan Amount Solely for the Purpose of Financing the Costs of Constructing a New Flocculation and Sedimentation Process and Making Improvements to the Canyon Road Water Treatment Plant as a Component of the System Owned and Operated by the Borrower, and Solely in the Manner Described in the Loan Agreement; Providing for the Pledge and Payment of the Loan Solely From the Net Revenues of the Water Utility System of the Borrower; Certifying that the Loan Amount, Together with Other Funds Available to the Borrower, is Sufficient to Complete the Project; Approving the Form of and other Details Concerning the Loan Agreement; Ratifying Actions Heretofore Taken; Repealing All Action Inconsistent with this Ordinance; and Authorizing the Taking of Other Actions in Connection With the Execution and Delivery of the Loan Agreement. (Clinton Peterson, Public Utilities Engineer; cdpeterson@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduction)_ 02_25_2026Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 03_11_2026Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 03_16_2026Finance Committee_ 03_23_2026Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 04_07_2026 (2)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-04. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Alma Castro)Be It Ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe_Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Loan and Subsidy Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) by and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (“the Borrower”), in the Total Amount of Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000), Evidencing an Obligation of the Borrower to Utilize the Loan Amount Solely for the Purpose of Financing the Costs of Constructing a New Flocculation and Sedimentation Process and Making Improvements to the Canyon Road Water Treatment Plant as a Component of the System Owned and Operated by the Borrower, and Solely in the Manner Described in the Loan Agreement; Providing for the Pledge and Payment of the Loan Solely From the Net Revenues of the Water Utility System of the Borrower; Certifying that the Loan Amount, Together with Other Funds Available to the Borrower, is Sufficient to Complete the Project; Approving the Form of and other Details Concerning the Loan Agreement; Ratifying Actions Heretofore Taken; Repealing All Action Inconsistent with this Ordinance; and Authorizing the Taking of Other Actions in Connection With the Execution and Delivery of the Loan Agreement. (Clinton Peterson, Public Utilities Engineer; cdpeterson@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduction)_ 02_25_2026Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 03_11_2026Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 03_16_2026Finance Committee_ 03_23_2026Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 04_07_2026 (3)

7-g. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-07. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Bill Creating a New Section 2-2.10 of SFCC 1987 to Establish City Attorney and City Clerk Authority to Correct Scrivener’s Errors.

Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Managermaennarino@santafenm.gov
maennarino@santafenm.gov
Christine Spiers, Legislative Coordinatorcmspiers@santafenm.gov
cmspiers@santafenm.gov
Palmer Anderson, Policy Analystpcanderson@santafenm.gov
pcanderson@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)02/25/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Comment)03/11/2026
  • Quality of Life Committee(MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED)03/18/2026
  • ​Finance Committee03/23/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Hearing)04/07/2026

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-07. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Bill Creating a New Section 2-2.10 of SFCC 1987 to Establish City Attorney and City Clerk Authority to Correct Scrivener’s Errors. (Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Manager; maennarino@santafenm.gov; Christine Spiers, Legislative Coordinator; cmspiers@santafenm.gov; Palmer Anderson, Policy Analyst; pcanderson@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 02_25_2026Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 03_11_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 03_18_2026  MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED​Finance Committee_  03_23_2026Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 04_07_2026

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-07. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Bill Creating a New Section 2-2.10 of SFCC 1987 to Establish City Attorney and City Clerk Authority to Correct Scrivener’s Errors. (Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Manager; maennarino@santafenm.gov; Christine Spiers, Legislative Coordinator; cmspiers@santafenm.gov; Palmer Anderson, Policy Analyst; pcanderson@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 02_25_2026Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 03_11_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 03_18_2026  MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED​Finance Committee_  03_23_2026Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 04_07_2026 (2)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-07. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Bill Creating a New Section 2-2.10 of SFCC 1987 to Establish City Attorney and City Clerk Authority to Correct Scrivener’s Errors. (Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Manager; maennarino@santafenm.gov; Christine Spiers, Legislative Coordinator; cmspiers@santafenm.gov; Palmer Anderson, Policy Analyst; pcanderson@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 02_25_2026Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 03_11_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 03_18_2026  MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED​Finance Committee_  03_23_2026Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 04_07_2026 (3)

8. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

9. Matters from Staff

10. Matters from the Committee

11. Matters from the Chair

12. Next Meeting: Monday, April 06, 2026

13. Adjourn