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Regular Finance Committee Meeting - Last Monday

Date: Mon, Apr 27, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location:

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

Last synced 11d ago

Meeting Documents (3)

04-27-26 FC Agenda

AgendaPosted 4/24/2026

04-27-26 FC Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 4/24/2026

04-27-26 FC Packet1

Agenda PacketPosted 4/27/2026

Agenda Items (25)

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda

5. Public Comment

6. Presentations

6-a. New Mexico Innovation Hub.

David J. Perez, Founder & CEOdavid@nm-ih.com
david@nm-ih.com

New Mexico Innovation Hub. (David J. Perez, Founder & CEO; david@nm-ih.com)

7. Action Items: Consent Agenda

7-a. Request for Approval of the April 06, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting Minutes.

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

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee04/27/2026

Request for Approval of the April 06, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. (Erminia M. Tapia, Business Operations Manager; emtapia@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026

7-b. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $80,000 from FY26 Contributions/Donations to Repair and Maintenance Building/Structure for Landscaping, Pest Control, and Repair and Maintenance at the Southside Library.

Margaret Neill, Library Division Directormmneill@santafenm.gov
mmneill@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee04/22/2026
  • Finance Committee04/27/2026
  • Governing Body04/29/2026

Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $80,000 from FY26 Contributions_Donations to Repair and Maintenance Building_Structure for Landscaping, Pest Control, and Repair and Maintenance at the Southside Library. (Margaret Neill, Library Division Director; mmneill@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body_ 04_29_2026

7-c. Request for Approval of Capital Outlay Grant Agreement with New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration for the Replacement of Natural Turf with Artificial Turf at Ragle Park Project 25-J3158 in the Total Amount of $300,000 with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2029. 1.

Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Allocate $300,000 from the 2025 Capital Appropriation to FY26 Revenue and WIP Construction.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee04/20/2026
  • Finance Committee04/27/2026
  • Governing Body04/29/2026

Request for Approval of Capital Outlay Grant Agreement with New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration for the Replacement of Natural Turf with Artificial Turf at Ragle Park Project 25-J3158 in the Total Amount of $300,000 with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2029. (Scott Overlie, Public Works, Project Manager III; saoverlie@santafenm.gov)    1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Allocate $300,000 from the 2025 Capital Appropriation to FY26 Revenue and WIP Construction.    Committee Review_   Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 04_20_2026   Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026   Governing Body_ 04_29_2026

7-d. Request for Approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement to Negotiate the Sale of Midtown Tracts R2-1B to Homewise Inc. for Development as a Mixed-Use Development.

Carly Venditti, Asset Development Managercavenditti@santafenm.gov
cavenditti@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee04/22/2026
  • Finance Committee04/27/2026
  • Governing Body04/29/2026

Request for Approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement to Negotiate the Sale of Midtown Tracts R2-1B to Homewise Inc. for Development as a Mixed-Use Development. (Carly Venditti, Asset Development Manager; cavenditti@santafenm.gov).Committee Review_Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body_ 04_29_2026

Request for Approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement to Negotiate the Sale of Midtown Tracts R2-1B to Homewise Inc. for Development as a Mixed-Use Development. (Carly Venditti, Asset Development Manager; cavenditti@santafenm.gov).Committee Review_Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body_ 04_29_2026 (2)

7-e. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with the Santa Fe Animal Shelter for Animal Boarding and Care Services in the Total Amount of $1,927,125 through June 30, 2030.

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

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee04/22/2026
  • Finance Committee04/27/2026
  • Governing Body04/29/2026

Request for Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with the Santa Fe Animal Shelter for Animal Boarding and Care Services in the Total Amount of $1,927,125 through June 30, 2030. (Ben Valdez; Deputy Chief of Police; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body_ 04_29_2026

7-f. Request for Approval of a General Services Agreement with Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions, LLC for Automated Speed and Noise Enforcement Services in the Total Amount of $4,000,000 for a Five Year Term.

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

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee04/22/2026
  • Finance Committee04/27/2026
  • Governing Body04/29/2026

Request for Approval of a General Services Agreement with Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions, LLC for Automated Speed and Noise Enforcement Services in the Total Amount of $4,000,000 for a Five Year Term. (Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body_ 04_29_2026

7-g. Request for Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Mesa Vista Wellness dba Earth Spirit Awakening LLC for DUI/Drug Court Programs in the Total Amount of $238,000 through June 30, 2030.

Justine Hines, Paralegal Municipal Courtjahines@santafenm.gov
jahines@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee04/22/2026
  • Finance Committee04/27/2026
  • Governing Body04/29/2026

Request for Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Mesa Vista Wellness dba Earth Spirit Awakening LLC for DUI_Drug Court Programs in the Total Amount of $238,000 through June 30, 2030. (Justine Hines, Paralegal Municipal Court; jahines@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body_ 04_29_2026

Request for Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Mesa Vista Wellness dba Earth Spirit Awakening LLC for DUI_Drug Court Programs in the Total Amount of $238,000 through June 30, 2030. (Justine Hines, Paralegal Municipal Court; jahines@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body_ 04_29_2026 (2)

7-h. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Resolution Repealing City of Santa Fe Resolution No. 2000-11, a Joint City/County Resolution Which Sponsored and Supported an Annual Marching Parade on Airport Road in Celebration of Cesar E. Chavez.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)04/07/2026
  • Quality of Life Committee04/22/2026
  • Finance Committee04/27/2026
  • Governing Body04/29/2026

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Resolution Repealing City of Santa Fe Resolution No. 2000-11, a Joint City_County Resolution Which Sponsored and Supported an Annual Marching Parade on Airport Road in Celebration of Cesar E. Chavez. (Brian Moya, Interim City Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 04_07_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body_ 04_29_2026

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Resolution Repealing City of Santa Fe Resolution No. 2000-11, a Joint City_County Resolution Which Sponsored and Supported an Annual Marching Parade on Airport Road in Celebration of Cesar E. Chavez. (Brian Moya, Interim City Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 04_07_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body_ 04_29_2026 (2)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Resolution Repealing City of Santa Fe Resolution No. 2000-11, a Joint City_County Resolution Which Sponsored and Supported an Annual Marching Parade on Airport Road in Celebration of Cesar E. Chavez. (Brian Moya, Interim City Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 04_07_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body_ 04_29_2026 (3)

7-i. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-10. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Bill Approving the Sale of Seven City-Owned Parcels, Located in Las Estrellas in the Northwest Quadrant, Within the City and County of Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Santa Fe Housing Trust for a Total of $4,490,000.00.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — (PENDING WAIVER OF GOVERNING BODY PROCEDURAL RULE IV(B)))04/07/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(Public Comment)04/20/2026
  • Quality of Life Committee04/22/2026
  • Finance Committee04/27/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Hearing)05/13/2026

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-10. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Bill Approving the Sale of Seven City-Owned Parcels, Located in Las Estrellas in the Northwest Quadrant, Within the City and County of Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Santa Fe Housing Trust for a Total of $4,490,000.00. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager; tjlease@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 04_07_2026 (PENDING WAIVER OF GOVERNING BODY PROCEDURAL RULE IV(B))Public Works and Utilities Committee (Public Comment)_ 04_20_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 05_13_2026

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-10. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Bill Approving the Sale of Seven City-Owned Parcels, Located in Las Estrellas in the Northwest Quadrant, Within the City and County of Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Santa Fe Housing Trust for a Total of $4,490,000.00. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager; tjlease@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 04_07_2026 (PENDING WAIVER OF GOVERNING BODY PROCEDURAL RULE IV(B))Public Works and Utilities Committee (Public Comment)_ 04_20_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 05_13_2026 (2)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-10. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Bill Approving the Sale of Seven City-Owned Parcels, Located in Las Estrellas in the Northwest Quadrant, Within the City and County of Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Santa Fe Housing Trust for a Total of $4,490,000.00. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager; tjlease@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 04_07_2026 (PENDING WAIVER OF GOVERNING BODY PROCEDURAL RULE IV(B))Public Works and Utilities Committee (Public Comment)_ 04_20_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 05_13_2026 (3)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-10. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Bill Approving the Sale of Seven City-Owned Parcels, Located in Las Estrellas in the Northwest Quadrant, Within the City and County of Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Santa Fe Housing Trust for a Total of $4,490,000.00. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager; tjlease@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 04_07_2026 (PENDING WAIVER OF GOVERNING BODY PROCEDURAL RULE IV(B))Public Works and Utilities Committee (Public Comment)_ 04_20_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 05_13_2026 (4)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-10. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Bill Approving the Sale of Seven City-Owned Parcels, Located in Las Estrellas in the Northwest Quadrant, Within the City and County of Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Santa Fe Housing Trust for a Total of $4,490,000.00. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager; tjlease@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 04_07_2026 (PENDING WAIVER OF GOVERNING BODY PROCEDURAL RULE IV(B))Public Works and Utilities Committee (Public Comment)_ 04_20_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 05_13_2026 (5)

7-j. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO.2026-___. (County Commissioner Lisa Cacari Stone, County Commissioner Adam Fulton Johnson, Councilor Alma Castro, Councilor Patricia Feghali, and Mayor Michael Garcia)A Joint Resolution Directing Staff to Bring Forward an Amendment to the Settlement and Annexation Phasing Agreements to Terminate Phase Three of Annexation, to Waive The City’s Right to Challenge Santa Fe County’s Designation of a Traditional Historic Community of Agua Fria, and to Convene, With Santa Fe County, the Extraterritorial Land Use Authority to Make Any Necessary Extraterritorial Land-Use Ordinance Changes to Effectuate the City and County’s Decision to Terminate Phase Three of Annexation.

Heather Lamboy, Land Use Directorhllamboy@santafenm.gov
hllamboy@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)04/07/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee04/20/2026
  • Quality of Life Committee04/22/2026
  • Finance Committee04/27/2026
  • Governing Body04/29/2026

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO.2026-___. (County Commissioner Lisa Cacari Stone, County Commissioner Adam Fulton Johnson, Councilor Alma Castro, Councilor Patricia Feghali, and Mayor Michael Garcia)A Joint Resolution Directing Staff to Bring Forward an Amendment to the Settlement and Annexation Phasing Agreements to Terminate Phase Three of Annexation, to Waive The City’s Right to Challenge Santa Fe County’s Designation of a Traditional Historic Community of Agua Fria, and to Convene, With Santa Fe County, the Extraterritorial Land Use Authority to Make Any Necessary Extraterritorial Land-Use Ordinance Changes to Effectuate the City and County’s Decision to Terminate Phase Three of Annexation. (Heather Lamboy, Land Use Director; hllamboy@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Governing Body (Introduced)_ 04_07_2026Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 04_20_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body_ 04_29_2026

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO.2026-___. (County Commissioner Lisa Cacari Stone, County Commissioner Adam Fulton Johnson, Councilor Alma Castro, Councilor Patricia Feghali, and Mayor Michael Garcia)A Joint Resolution Directing Staff to Bring Forward an Amendment to the Settlement and Annexation Phasing Agreements to Terminate Phase Three of Annexation, to Waive The City’s Right to Challenge Santa Fe County’s Designation of a Traditional Historic Community of Agua Fria, and to Convene, With Santa Fe County, the Extraterritorial Land Use Authority to Make Any Necessary Extraterritorial Land-Use Ordinance Changes to Effectuate the City and County’s Decision to Terminate Phase Three of Annexation. (Heather Lamboy, Land Use Director; hllamboy@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Governing Body (Introduced)_ 04_07_2026Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 04_20_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body_ 04_29_2026 (2)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO.2026-___. (County Commissioner Lisa Cacari Stone, County Commissioner Adam Fulton Johnson, Councilor Alma Castro, Councilor Patricia Feghali, and Mayor Michael Garcia)A Joint Resolution Directing Staff to Bring Forward an Amendment to the Settlement and Annexation Phasing Agreements to Terminate Phase Three of Annexation, to Waive The City’s Right to Challenge Santa Fe County’s Designation of a Traditional Historic Community of Agua Fria, and to Convene, With Santa Fe County, the Extraterritorial Land Use Authority to Make Any Necessary Extraterritorial Land-Use Ordinance Changes to Effectuate the City and County’s Decision to Terminate Phase Three of Annexation. (Heather Lamboy, Land Use Director; hllamboy@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Governing Body (Introduced)_ 04_07_2026Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 04_20_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 04_22_2026Finance Committee_ 04_27_2026Governing Body_ 04_29_2026 (3)

8. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

9. Matters from Staff

10. Matters from the Committee

11. Matters from the Chair

11-a. Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget Hearing Process. (Councilor Pilar Faulkner)

12. Next Meeting: Monday, May 11, 2026

13. Adjourn