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Public Works and Utilities Committee

Date: Mon, Aug 17, 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)

08-17-26 PWUC Agenda

AgendaPosted 8/14/2026

08-17-26 PWUC Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 8/14/2026

Agenda Items (28)

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda

5. Public Comment

6. Presentations

6-a. San Juan Chama Return Flow Project: Permit Status Update.

William Schneider, Water Resources Managerwhschneider@santafenm.gov
whschneider@santafenm.gov

SJC Talking Points PUC Aug 6 2026 WHS2

BDDB SJC Return Status Update 8.6.26 WHS PUC

7. Action Items: Consent Agenda

7-a. Request for Approval of the August 3, 2026, Public Works and Utilities Committee Review Minutes.

Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/17/2026

Norma Sutor, Administrative Assistantnasutor@santafenm.gov
nasutor@santafenm.gov

Minutes-8.3.2Unsigned

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

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

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.

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

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

JLL LIHTC Disposition FC QoF GB

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

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

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

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.

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 IIIsaoverlie@santafenm.gov
saoverlie@santafenm.gov

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 of a Construction Contract with San Isidro Permaculture Inc. 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 IIIsaoverlie@santafenm.gov
saoverlie@santafenm.gov

San Isidro Permaculture Contract 3260421 Package, Finance approved

7-h. 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-i. 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.

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 Divisionmjvaldez@santafenm.gov
mjvaldez@santafenm.gov

signed PURCHASING MEMO FOR RELIANCE FY27

7-j. 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.

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 Divisionmjvaldez@santafenm.gov
mjvaldez@santafenm.gov

signed GB PURCHASING MEMO FOR RELIANCE FY27 II

7-k. 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.

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 Divisionmjvaldez@santafenm.gov
mjvaldez@santafenm.gov

signed INLAND 15YD PURCHASING MEMO

7-l. 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.

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

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

SAF-25-02 NORTH APRONAmendment 1 to Committees

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

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(Introduced)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)

8. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

9. Executive Session

10. Matters from Staff

11. Matters from the Committee

12. Matters from the Chair

13. Next Meeting: Monday August 31, 2026

14. Adjourn