Finance Committee
Regular MeetingSanta Fe, NM · May 11, 2026
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Finance Committee
May 11, 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 Councilor
Faulkner at 5:01 PM, on Monday, May 11, 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 Paul Bustamante
MEMBERS EXCUSED
Councilor Alma Castro
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
Bustamante, to Approve.
VOTE The motion Passed on a roll call vote.
5. Presentations
a. Grand Summit Recovery and Workforce Development. (Dr. Hosai Ehsan,
President/Owner; hosai@grandsummit.org and Jerry Ortiz y Pino, Supporter;
jortizyp@msn.org and Katie Ortiz y Pino, Executive Assistant;
katieop@grandsummit.org)
6. Action Items: Consent Agenda
a. Request for Approval of the April 27, 2026 Finance Committee Meeting
Minutes. (Erminia M. Tapia, Business Operations Manager;
emtapia@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Approved on Consent.
b. Request For Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the U.S. Department of
Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant Number 065 to
Increase the Compensation by $244,007 for a New Total Contract Amount of
$6,333,707 for the Reconstruction of the Terminal Apron. (Jimmy Gunn,
Interim Airport Director; jdgunn@santafenm.gov; Paulette Ortiz, Administrative
Grant Administrator; pkortiz@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Allocate
$244,007 from the FAA Grant Amendment to WIP Construction for the
Reconstruction of the Terminal Apron.
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
Approved on Consent.
c. Request for Approval of Goods and Services Contract with Trojan
Technologies, Inc. for the Purchase of UV3000 Replacement Parts for the
Public Utilities Department in the Total Amount of $2,000,000 for a Four Year
Term. (Paul Heerbrandt, P.E., Engineer Supervisor;
pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
Approved on Consent.
d. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Cassidy's
Landscaping, Inc in the Total Amount of $1,081,875 Including NMGRT for On-
Call Landscape and Snow and Ice Control for a Term of Ten Years. (Sebastian
Gallegos, Airport Project Manager; sfgallegos@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
Approved on Consent.
e. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Mark A. Lopez
Development in the Total Amount of $1,081,875 Including NMGRT for On-Call
Landscape and Snow and Ice Control for a Term of Ten Years. (Sebastian
Gallegos, Airport Project Manager, sfgallegos@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
Approved on Consent.
f. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Service Contract
Item # 25-0451 with St. Elizabeth’s Shelter Corporation to Increase
Compensation by $340,000 for a New Total Amount of $590,000 and to
Extend the Term to June 30, 2027, for Homeless Services. (Kristen Woods,
Youth and Family Services Program Manager; krwoods@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 05/06/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
Approved on Consent.
g. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Service Contract Item # 25-
0364 with Christ Lutheran Church to Increase Compensation by $136,000 for a New Total
Amount of $272,000 and to Extend the Term to August 8, 2027, for Homeless Services.
(Kristen Woods, Youth and Family Services Program Manager;
krwoods@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 05/06/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
Approved on Consent.
h. Request for Approval of the Community Development Block Grant Draft 2026 Annual
Action Plan in Compliance with Housing and Urban Development, Public Hearing, and
Public Comment. (Faviola Chavez, Affordable Housing Director;
fachavez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 05/06/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
Approved on Consent.
i. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and
Councilor Amanda Chavez)
A Resolution Authorizing the Installation of Fifty Banners from June 1, 2026 to June 1,
2027, on City of Santa Fe-Owned Light Poles, on the Midtown Campus to Promote the
Opening of New Businesses and Draw Attention to the Midtown Campus. (Carly Venditti,
Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Deputy Director; cavenditti@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 04/29/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/1016
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
Approved on Consent.
7. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
8. Matters from the Committee
9. Matters from the Chair
a. Discussion of Homelessness Task Force. (Pilar Faulkner, City Councilor)
10. Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
11. Adjourn
Meeting Adjourned at 5:38 P.M.
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Pilar Faulkner (Jun 1, 2026 09:50:56 MDT)
Liaison Chair
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Agenda
Agenda Regular Meeting of the Finance
Committee
May 11, 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. Presentations
a. Grand Summit Recovery and Workforce Development. (Dr. Hosai Ehsan,
Finance Committee
May 11, 2026
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President/Owner; hosai@grandsummit.org and Jerry Ortiz y Pino, Supporter;
jortizyp@msn.org and Katie Ortiz y Pino, Executive Assistant;
katieop@grandsummit.org)
6. Action Items: Consent Agenda
a. Request for Approval of the April 27, 2026 Finance Committee Meeting
Minutes. (Erminia M. Tapia, Business Operations Manager;
emtapia@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
b. Request For Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the U.S. Department of
Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant Number 065 to
Increase the Compensation by $244,007 for a New Total Contract Amount of
$6,333,707 for the Reconstruction of the Terminal Apron. (Jimmy Gunn,
Interim Airport Director; jdgunn@santafenm.gov; Paulette Ortiz, Administrative
Grant Administrator; pkortiz@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Allocate
$244,007 from the FAA Grant Amendment to WIP Construction for the
Reconstruction of the Terminal Apron.
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
c. Request for Approval of Goods and Services Contract with Trojan
Technologies, Inc. for the Purchase of UV3000 Replacement Parts for the
Public Utilities Department in the Total Amount of $2,000,000 for a Four Year
Term. (Paul Heerbrandt, P.E., Engineer Supervisor;
pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
d. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Cassidy's
Landscaping, Inc in the Total Amount of $1,081,875 Including NMGRT for On-
Call Landscape and Snow and Ice Control for a Term of Ten Years. (Sebastian
Gallegos, Airport Project Manager; sfgallegos@santafenm.gov)
Finance Committee
May 11, 2026
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Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
e. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Mark A. Lopez
Development in the Total Amount of $1,081,875 Including NMGRT for On-Call
Landscape and Snow and Ice Control for a Term of Ten Years. (Sebastian
Gallegos, Airport Project Manager, sfgallegos@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
f. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Service Contract
Item # 25-0451 with St. Elizabeth’s Shelter Corporation to Increase
Compensation by $340,000 for a New Total Amount of $590,000 and to
Extend the Term to June 30, 2027, for Homeless Services. (Kristen Woods,
Youth and Family Services Program Manager; krwoods@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 05/06/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
g. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Service Contract Item # 25-
0364 with Christ Lutheran Church to Increase Compensation by $136,000 for a New Total
Amount of $272,000 and to Extend the Term to August 8, 2027, for Homeless Services.
(Kristen Woods, Youth and Family Services Program Manager;
krwoods@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 05/06/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
h. Request for Approval of the Community Development Block Grant Draft 2026 Annual
Action Plan in Compliance with Housing and Urban Development, Public Hearing, and
Public Comment. (Faviola Chavez, Affordable Housing Director;
fachavez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 05/06/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
i. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and
Finance Committee
May 11, 2026
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Councilor Amanda Chavez)
A Resolution Authorizing the Installation of Fifty Banners from June 1, 2026 to June 1,
2027, on City of Santa Fe-Owned Light Poles, on the Midtown Campus to Promote the
Opening of New Businesses and Draw Attention to the Midtown Campus. (Carly Venditti,
Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Deputy Director; cavenditti@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 04/29/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/1016
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
7. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
8. Matters from the Committee
9. Matters from the Chair
a. Discussion of Homelessness Task Force. (Pilar Faulkner, City Councilor)
10. Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
11. Adjourn
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