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Public Works and Utilities Committee

Regular Meeting

Santa Fe, NM · March 30, 2026

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Regular Meeting of the Public Works and Utilities Committee March 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall 200 Lincoln Avenue MINUTES 1. Call to Order The Regular Meeting of the Public Works & Utilities Committee was called to order by Councilor Amanda Chavez at 5:00 PM, on Monday, March 30, 2026, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico. 2. Roll Call MEMBERS PRESENT City Councilor, District 4 Amanda Chavez City Councilor, District 1 Patricia Feghali City Councilor, District 2 Elizabeth Barrett City Councilor, District 3 Pilar Faulkner City Councilor, District 2 Paul Bustamante OTHER PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING Sam Burnett, Interim Public Works Department Director 3. Approval of Agenda MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Barrett, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to Approve. VOTE The motion Passed on a voice vote. 4. Approval of Consent Agenda MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to Approve. VOTE The motion Passed on a voice vote. 5. Public Comment 6. Presentations 7. Action Items: Consent Agenda a. Request for Approval of the March 16, 2026, Public Works and Utilities Committee Minutes. (Elsa Ornelas-Segura, Administrative Manager; egornelassegura@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 Approved on Consent b. Request for Approval of a Purchase Order Change with ITSQuest, Inc. in the Total Amount of $241 ,268.95 for Utility Billing System Modernization Project. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov) 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $181 ,972 from the Public Utilities Cash Enterprise Fund to Public Utilities Admin Service Contracts for the Utility Billing Modernization Project with ITSQuest, Inc. Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 Approved on Consent c. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-5. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_ _ . (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Pilar Faulkner) A Bill Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement By and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority ("NMFA") and the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (the "Borrower/Grantee"), in the Total Amount of $2,500,000, Including a Loan in the Amount of $1,000,000 Evidencing an Obligation of the Borrower/Grantee to Utilize the Loan/Grant Amount Solely for the Purpose of Financing the Costs of Designing McClure Dam to the Outlet Conduit and Spillway, Including Related Work and Revisions, and Solely in the Manner Described in the Loan/Grant Agreement; Providing for the Pledge and Payment of the Loan Amount and an Administrative Fee Solely From the Net Revenues of the Water Utility System of the Borrower/Grantee; Certifying that the Loan/Grant Amount, Together with Other Funds Available to the Borrower/Grantee; is Sufficient to Complete the Project; Approving the Form of and Other Details Concerning the Loan/Grant Agreement; Ratifying Actions Heretofore Taken; Repealing All Action Inconsistent with this Ordinance; and Authorizing the Taking of Other Actions in Connection with the Execution and Delivery of the Loan/Grant Agreement. (Alan Hook, Water Resources Coordinator; aghook@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 03/11 /2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 03/25/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/29/2026 Approved on Consent d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_ . (Councilor Amanda Chavez) A Resolution Authorizing City of Santa Fe Representatives and Agents to Sign Agreements and Requests for Payment Regarding New Mexico Office of the State Engineer Grant Agreement DSB-FY26-HHPD-01 , to Plan and Design the Rehabilitation of McClure Dam. (Taylor Jurgens, Engineer, Water Division; trjurgens@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 03/25/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 Approved on Consent e. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_ . (County Commissioner Lisa Cacari Stone, Mayor Michael Garcia, and Councilor Pilar Faulkner) A Joint Resolution Recognizing the Value of Periodic Joint Meetings Between Santa Fe County and the City of Santa Fe and Establishing a Framework for Conducting Those Meetings. (Brian Moya, Interim City Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 03/25/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 04/01 /2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 Approved on Consent 8. Action Items: Discussion Agenda 9. Executive Session 10. Matters from Staff 11. Matters from the Committee Councilor Chavez requested an update on roads and bike lanes. Presentation to be uploaded by Friday before the next meeting. 12. Matters from the Chair 13. Next Meeting: Monday, April 20, 2026 14. Adjourn Meeting Adjourned at 5:03 PM Amanda Chavez Amanda Chavez (May 1, 2026 11:02:32 MDT) Liaison Chair

Agenda

Agenda Regular Meeting of the Public Works and Utilities Committee March 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall 200 Lincoln Avenue Procedures for Public Works and Utilities Committee Meeting Viewing: If the relevant technology is available to record the meeting in City Hall, members of the public may stream the meeting live on the City of Santa Fe’s YouTube channel. The YouTube live stream can be accessed from most smartphones, tablets, or computers. The video recording, if created, of this and all past meetings of the Public Works and Utilities Committee will also remain available for viewing at any time on the City’s YouTube channel. Staff is available to help members of the public access pre-recorded Governing Body meetings online at any time during normal business hours. Please call 955-6521 for assistance. If relevant technology is available and functioning for City use, the following options may be available: Virtual Public Comment: To provide public comment virtually, you must join the Zoom meeting by internet or phone, using the following link: • Internet: Join the Zoom meeting on the internet using a computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Attendees should use the “Raise Hand” function to be recognized by the Mayor to speak at the appropriate time. • Phone: To join the Zoom meeting using a phone, use the following phone numbers and Webinar ID: US: - Webinar ID: Phone attendees should press *9 to use the “Raise Hand” function to be recognized by the Chair to speak at the appropriate time. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. Public Comment 6. Presentations Public Works and Utilities Committee March 30, 2026 Page 1 of 4 7. Action Items: Consent Agenda a. Request for Approval of the March 16, 2026, Public Works and Utilities Committee Minutes. (Elsa Ornelas-Segura, Administrative Manager; egornelassegura@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 b. Request for Approval of a Purchase Order Change with ITSQuest, Inc. in the Total Amount of $241,268.95 for Utility Billing System Modernization Project. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov) 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $181,972 from the Public Utilities Cash Enterprise Fund to Public Utilities Admin Service Contracts for the Utility Billing Modernization Project with ITSQuest, Inc. Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 c. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-5. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Pilar Faulkner) A Bill Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement By and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (the “Borrower/Grantee”), in the Total Amount of $2,500,000, Including a Loan in the Amount of $1,000,000 Evidencing an Obligation of the Borrower/Grantee to Utilize the Loan/Grant Amount Solely for the Purpose of Financing the Costs of Designing McClure Dam to the Outlet Conduit and Spillway, Including Related Work and Revisions, and Solely in the Manner Described in the Loan/Grant Agreement; Providing for the Pledge and Payment of the Loan Amount and an Administrative Fee Solely From the Net Revenues of the Water Utility System of the Borrower/Grantee; Certifying that the Loan/Grant Amount, Together with Other Funds Available to the Borrower/Grantee; is Sufficient to Complete the Project; Approving the Form of and Other Details Concerning the Loan/Grant Agreement; Ratifying Actions Heretofore Taken; Repealing All Action Inconsistent with this Ordinance; and Authorizing the Taking of Other Actions in Connection with the Execution and Delivery of the Loan/Grant Agreement. (Alan Hook, Water Resources Coordinator; aghook@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 03/11/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 03/25/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee March 30, 2026 Page 2 of 4 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/29/2026 d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___. (Councilor Amanda Chavez) A Resolution Authorizing City of Santa Fe Representatives and Agents to Sign Agreements and Requests for Payment Regarding New Mexico Office of the State Engineer Grant Agreement DSB-FY26-HHPD-01, to Plan and Design the Rehabilitation of McClure Dam. (Taylor Jurgens, Engineer, Water Division; trjurgens@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 03/25/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 Finance Committee: 04/01/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 e. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___. (County Commissioner Lisa Cacari Stone, Mayor Michael Garcia, and Councilor Pilar Faulkner) A Joint Resolution Recognizing the Value of Periodic Joint Meetings Between Santa Fe County and the City of Santa Fe and Establishing a Framework for Conducting Those Meetings. (Brian Moya, Interim City Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 03/25/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 04/01/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 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, 20, 2026 14. Adjourn Public Works and Utilities Committee March 30, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Persons with disabilities in need of accommodations, contact the City Clerk's office at 955-6521, five (5) working days prior to meeting date. Public Works and Utilities Committee March 30, 2026 Page 4 of 4

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