Finance Committee
Regular MeetingSanta Fe, NM · April 27, 2026
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Finance Committee
April 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
200 Lincoln Avenue
MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Finance Committee was called to order by Mayor Webber
at 5:02 PM, on Monday, April 27, 2026, in the Council Chambers, CIty Hall, 200 Lincoln
Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT
Councilor Jamie Cassutt
Councilor Pilar Faulkner
Councilor Lee Garcia
Councilor Alma Castro
Councilor Paul Bustamante
MEMBERS EXCUSED
OTHER PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING
Andrea K. Phillips, Deputy City Manager and Interim Finance Director
Erminia M. Tapia, Business Operations Manager
3. Approval of Agenda
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Bustamante, seconded by Councilor
Cassutt, to Approve.
VOTE The motion Passed on a roll call vote.
4. Approval of Consent Agenda
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Castro, to
Amend.
VOTE The motion Passed on a roll call vote.
The following items were pulled for Discussion:
• Item 7f
• Item 7j
5. Public Comment
6. Presentations
a. New Mexico Innovation Hub. (David J. Perez, Founder & CEO; david@nm-
ih.com)
7. Action Items: Consent Agenda
a. 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
Approved on Consent.
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 Director; mmneill@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026
Finance Committee: 04/27/2026
Governing Body: 04/29/2026
Approved on Consent.
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. (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
Approved on Consent.
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 Manager;
cavenditti@santafenm.gov).
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026
Finance Committee: 04/27/2026
Governing Body: 04/29/2026
Approved on Consent.
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 Police; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026
Finance Committee: 04/27/2026
Governing Body: 04/29/2026
Approved on Consent.
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 Police; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026
Finance Committee: 04/27/2026
Governing Body: 04/29/2026
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to
Approve.
VOTE The motion Passed on a roll call vote.
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 Court; jahines@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026
Finance Committee: 04/27/2026
Governing Body: 04/29/2026
Approved on Consent.
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 Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 04/07/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026
Finance Committee: 04/27/2026
Governing Body: 04/29/2026
Approved on Consent.
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 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): 04/20/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026
Finance Committee: 04/27/2026
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 05/13/2026
Approved on Consent.
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 Director; hllamboy@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 04/07/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 04/20/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026
Finance Committee: 04/27/2026
Governing Body: 04/29/2026
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Garcia, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to Approve.
VOTE The motion Passed on a roll call vote.
8. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
9. Matters from Staff
10. Matters from the Committee
11. Matters from the Chair
a. Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget Hearing Process. (Councilor Pilar
Faulkner)
12. Next Meeting: Monday, May 11, 2026
13. Adjourn
Meeting Adjourned at 6:39 P.M.
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Pilar Faulkner (May 22, 2026 16:57:34 MDT)
Liaison Chair
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Agenda
Agenda Regular Meeting of the Finance
Committee
April 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
200 Lincoln Avenue
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Consent Agenda
5. Public Comment
6. Presentations
a. New Mexico Innovation Hub. (David J. Perez, Founder & CEO; david@nm-
ih.com)
7. Action Items: Consent Agenda
a. 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
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
Finance Committee
April 27, 2026
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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: 04/22/2026
Finance Committee: 04/27/2026
Governing Body: 04/29/2026
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. (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
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 Manager;
cavenditti@santafenm.gov).
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026
Finance Committee: 04/27/2026
Governing Body: 04/29/2026
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 Police; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026
Finance Committee: 04/27/2026
Governing Body: 04/29/2026
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 Police; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee
April 27, 2026
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Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026
Finance Committee: 04/27/2026
Governing Body: 04/29/2026
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 Court; jahines@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026
Finance Committee: 04/27/2026
Governing Body: 04/29/2026
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 Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 04/07/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026
Finance Committee: 04/27/2026
Governing Body: 04/29/2026
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 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): 04/20/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026
Finance Committee: 04/27/2026
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 05/13/2026
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
Finance Committee
April 27, 2026
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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): 04/07/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 04/20/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026
Finance Committee: 04/27/2026
Governing Body: 04/29/2026
8. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
9. Matters from Staff
10. Matters from the Committee
11. Matters from the Chair
a. Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget Hearing Process. (Councilor Pilar
Faulkner)
12. Next Meeting: Monday, May 11, 2026
13. Adjourn
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