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Regular Finance Committee Meeting - Last Monday

Date: Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location:

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

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Meeting Documents (2)

08-2426 FC Agenda

AgendaPosted 8/21/2026

08-24-26 FC Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 8/21/2026

Agenda Items (33)

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 2026 Internal Audit Projects Status Update.

Andrea K. Phillips, Deputy City Managerakphillips@santafenm.gov
akphillips@santafenm.gov
Halie Garcia, Baker TillyHalie.Garcia@bakertilly.com
Halie.Garcia@bakertilly.com

City of Santa Fe Internal Audit Status Report 08-24-26

6-b. Review of Fiscal Year 2026 Internal Audit Project: Recruitment Process.

Andrea K. Phillips, Deputy City Managerakphillips@santafenm.gov
akphillips@santafenm.gov
Annie Rose Favreau, Baker Tillyannierose.favreau@bakertilly.com
annierose.favreau@bakertilly.com

Memo Internal Audit Recruitment Process

Santa Fe Recruitment Process Review Report FINAL 6-29-26

7. Action Items: Consent Agenda

7-a. Request for Approval of the August 10, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting Minutes.

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

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee08/24/2026

Finance Committee Minutes Preview

7-b. Request for Approval of Capital Outlay Grant Agreement with the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Project 25-J2492-1 for Improvements to Siringo Road Between St. Francis and Boltuph Road in the Total Amount of $800,000 with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2028.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Allocate $800,000 from the 2025 Capital Appropriation to FY26 Revenue and WIP Construction.

Marcos Esquibel, Interim Streets Directormpesquibel@santafenm.gov
mpesquibel@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee08/17/2026
  • Finance Committee08/24/2026
  • Governing Body08/26/2026

25-J2492-1 Siringo Road GB Packet.

7-c. Request for Approval of Public Announcement: Midtown Real Property for Sale or Lease Pursuant to Resolution 2021-16 Regarding Parcel K-1b, Property at Midtown Site Available for Sale or Lease to Facilitate a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Project, (LIHTC) via Consultant Jones Lang LaSalle.

Carly Venditti, Deputy Director, Economic Developmentcavenditti@santafenm.gov
cavenditti@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee08/17/2026
  • Finance Committee08/24/2026
  • Governing Body08/26/2026

JLL LIHTC Disposition FC QoF GB

7-d. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Amount of $425,795 from FY26 Available Funds from the Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe Operating Agreement Appropriations to Service Contracts for the Replacement of the Clubhouse Roof and HVAC Systems at Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe.

Phillip Lujan, Municipal Recreation Complex Business Managerpmlujan@santafenm.gov
pmlujan@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee08/17/2026
  • Finance Committee08/24/2026
  • Governing Body08/26/2026

MRC Roof and HVAC BAR 8.5.26 - for GB review

7-e. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with Cassidy's Landscaping Inc. for On-Call Landscape Management Services in the Total Amount of $4,000,000 for a Four-Year Term.

Scott Overlie, Parks and Open Space Project Manager IIIsaoverlie@santafenm.gov
saoverlie@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee08/17/2026
  • Finance Committee08/24/2026
  • Governing Body08/26/2026

Cassidy's Contract 3260417 Package, Finance approved

7-f. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with High Desert Landscape Maintenance for On-Call Landscape Management Services in the Total Amount of $4,000,000 for a Four-Year Term.

Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/17/2026 Finance Committee: 08/24/2026 Governing Body: 08/26/2026

Scott Overlie, Parks and Open Space Project Manager Illsaoverlie@santafenm.gov
saoverlie@santafenm.gov

High Desert Contract 3260419 Package Finance approved

7-g. Request for Approval to Purchase Two Kenworth L770 Single-Axle Chassis with InLand Kenworth US, Inc. In the Total Amount of $387,688 through May 12, 2028.

Martin Valdez, Fleet Manager, Environmental Services Divisionmjvaldez@santafenm.gov
mjvaldez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee08/17/2026
  • Finance Committee08/24/2026
  • Governing Body08/26/2026

signed INLAND 15YD PURCHASING MEMO

7-h. Request for Approval to Purchase Five, Twenty-Seven-Yard Labrie Automizer Side-Load Packing Bodies from Reliance Environmental Truck Sales, LLC (dba), Reliance Truck and Equipment, In the Total Amount of $1,318,485 through November 30, 2026.

Martin Valdez, Fleet Manager, Environmental Services Divisionmjvaldez@santafenm.gov
mjvaldez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee08/17/2026
  • Finance Committee08/24/2026
  • Governing Body08/26/2026

signed PURCHASING MEMO FOR RELIANCE FY27

7-i. Request for Approval to Purchase Two, Fifteen-Yard, Labrie Automizer Side-Load Packing Bodies from Reliance Environmental Truck and Equipment Sales, LLC (dba), In the Total Amount of $517,778 through November 30, 2026.

Martin Valdez, Fleet Manager, Environmental Services Divisionmjvaldez@santafenm.gov
mjvaldez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee08/17/2026
  • Finance Committee08/24/2026
  • Governing Body08/26/2026

signed GB PURCHASING MEMO FOR RELIANCE FY27 II

7-j. Request for Approval of Amendment No.1 to the New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation Division Grant #SAF-25-02 for a Change of Purpose to Utilize this Grant Funding for Pavement Rehab to Runways 15/33 and 2/20, and an Extension of Time to December 31, 2027.

John Dickinson, Airport Directorjxdickinson@santafenm.gov
jxdickinson@santafenm.gov
Paulette Ortiz, Grants Administratorpkortiz@santafenm.gov
pkortiz@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee08/17/2026
  • Finance Committee08/24/2026
  • Governing Body08/26/2026

SAF-25-02 NORTH APRONAmendment 1 to Committees

7-k. Request for Approval of the New Mexico State Library Appropriation General Obligation Bond for the Support of Library Services in the Total Amount of $347,026.21 through June 30, 2029.

Margaret M. Neill, Library Division Directormmneil@santafenm.gov
mmneil@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee08/19/2026
  • Finance Committee08/24/2026
  • Governing Body09/09/2026

24 GOBOND LIBRARIES PACKET FY2627

7-l. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Re-Appropriate Funding from FY26 to FY27 in the Amount of $128,314 that was Allocated for B&D Industries, Inc. for the Ice Arena Cooling Towers Installation.

Tom Miller, Recreation Division Directortemiller@santafenm.gov
temiller@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee08/19/2026
  • Finance Committee08/24/2026
  • Governing Body09/09/2026

FY27 Carryforward Request Memo & BAR - BD Industries Colling Tower Installation 2 Signed

7-m. Request for Approval to Purchase Five Kenworth L770 Double-Axle Chassis from Inland Kenworth US, Inc. In the Total Amount of $1,119,655 through May 28, 2028.

Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/17/2026 Finance Committee: 08/24/2026 Governing Body: 08/26/2026

Martin Valdez, Fleet Manager, Environmental Services Departmentmjvaldez@santafenm.gov
mjvaldez@santafenm.gov

signed GB 600 PURCHASING MEMO FOR INLAND KENWORTH FY27

7-n. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__. (Mayor Michael Garcia, Councilor Paul Bustamante, Councilor Pilar Faulkner)

A Resolution Suspending the Annual Fishing Derby in Santa Fe River; Approving a Children’s Fishing Derby Event on City Property in Nichols Reservoir on September 26th, 2026; and Directing the City Manager and Designated City Staff to Take the Necessary Steps to Organize the Event.

Xavier Martinez, Constituent Services Managerxbmartinez@santafenm.gov
xbmartinez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduction)08/12/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee08/17/2026
  • Quality of Life Committee08/19/2026
  • Finance Committee08/24/2026
  • Governing Body08/26/2026

Children's Fishing Derby (Memo)

Children's Fishing Derby (Resolution)

Children's Fishing Derby (FIR)

Faulkner Co-Sponsorship

7-o. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-13. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-___. (Councilor Alma Castro and Councilor Paul Bustamante)

A Bill Amending the City of Santa Fe’s Public Campaign Finance Code, Chapter 9-3 SFCC 1987, to Increase the Amount of Funding Available for Publicly Financed Candidates for Municipal Office; Increasing the Funding Amounts for City Council, Municipal Judge, and Mayoral Candidates;...

Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerkgfcardenas@santafenm.gov
gfcardenas@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduction)07/29/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Comment)08/12/2026
  • Quality of Life Committee08/19/2026
  • Finance Committee08/24/2026
  • Governing Body09/09/2026

Updating Public Campaign Finance Code (Memo)

Updating Public Campaign Finance Code (Bill)

Updating Public Campaign Finance Code (FIR)

Bustamante Co-Sponsorship (7.27.26)

8. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

8-a. Request for Approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Internal Audit Plan.

Andrea K. Phillips, Deputy City Managerakphillips@santafenm.gov
akphillips@santafenm.gov
Halie Garcia, Baker Tillyhalie.garcia@bakertilly.com
halie.garcia@bakertilly.com

Committee Review

  • Audit Committee07/28/2026
  • Finance Committee08/24/2026
  • Governing Body08/26/2026

City of Santa Fe Audit Committee FY 26-27 Internal Audit Program

9. Public Hearing

9-a. Request for Issuance of a Cease-and-Desist Order to Close Betty Nugz Cannabis, Located at 1228 Parkway Drive, Suite D, Green Light Multifactor LLC, Francisco Romero, Owner, (505) 394-1599.

Code Enforcement Case# 2026-006062, Violations of Santa Fe City Code Section 18-1.4(A) and Section 14-5.3(G)(4)(V).

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

2026 0824 Betty Nugz Finance Committee Memo

Attachment A Business License #214777

Attachment B Falsified Zoning Verification Letter

Attachment C Original Zoning Verification Letter

Attachment D Notice of Violation Case #0006062-2026

Attachment E Business License #238102

Memo 1228 Parkway Dr. Suite D

10. Matters from Staff

11. Matters from the Committee

12. Matters from the Chair

13. Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

14. Adjourn