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Human Resources representative Alvin explained the program's options for eligible employees: full‑time classified, exempt and term employees may use two hours per week (structured as either four half‑hour segments across different days, two one‑hour blocks, or one two‑hour block). Part‑time employees are eligible for one wellness day per calendar year under the proposed language; they are not eligible for the two‑hour weekly option as written.

Councilor Signe Lindell opposed the resolution as drafted because it includes part‑time employees in the pilot language discussed previously and said the proposal “overreached.” Lindell, citing small‑business norms, said giving part‑time employees an equivalent of 10% of a workweek off “doesn’t make any sense fiscally to me.” Councilor Lee Garcia and others said the program had strong uptake among participants: HR reported enrollment of 305 employees in fiscal 2024, with 303 of those enrolled using the benefit (approximately 99.3% of enrollees). HR further provided comparative figures showing health‑care claims of about $16.8 million in FY23 and $19.3 million in FY24, sick‑leave usage rising from about 25,000 hours in FY23 to about 32,000 hours in FY24, and paid leave payouts increasing from roughly $763,000 in FY23 to about $1,020,000 in FY24; staff said those figures cover a period when COVID‑era leave rules and telehealth patterns changed and cautioned that longer observation is needed to evaluate net fiscal effects.

After discussion, the committee adopted a motion to forward the resolution without recommendation to the full governing body on a roll call (yes: Lindell, Garcia; no: Romero Worth). Staff said they will provide additional clarifications about part‑time eligibility and longer‑term usage and fiscal impacts before full council consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Finance Committee Meeting 6/23","oneSentenceSummary","The finance committee voted to forward a resolution updating and extending an employee physical and mental wellness pilot to the full governing body without recommendation after members raised concerns about part‑time eligibility, staffing coverage and fiscal effects.","taxTitle","Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico","taxId",2727,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188767,"Committee approves extension for Lamplighter Inn renovation as developer works through permits and funding",665,2995000,3660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5062024-7eb060418f55172b15d5874028b47e40&start=2995&end=3660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5062024-7eb060418f55172b15d5874028b47e40/thumbnail_2995000.jpg","/articles/6188767/Santa-Fe/Santa-Fe-County/New-Mexico/Committee-approves-extension-for-Lamplighter-Inn-renovation-as-developer-works-through-permits-and-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188767-b0fa772b0c681079895bfd440e77fbc8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139487&Signature=WFd2r0jLCBc8Ezg3eqwUZqXNgcKo2aZ-49y1WBt5xVmXSLkCvPHGtfS6u2K993fgtUUGaobfH~ISNp94IhZQH5jowuLeJvklrO3vR2ZpLKlXTRKfWBQCrGVPiYRc5SjuIVVEBWepsxKzbqU1lYhhn7wnts88Ufdcz4gG4GJGUTOXgHc0gHJsG0Xddi3VBZh3-TiSrNQUFfIn7OYkcHMw0cyyxHHmiQDRBMjD0~PWY7kanBYtqnN1zPf5Si55BMsK21ImUHZxpZxUI8D7pEcCGnmvqg76BgiVbtGywf4sbLGcWR9l0jpKgKb3uE85q7sUm3X-SmvQ2oxuk8X0Iq6YBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Fe Finance Committee on June 23 approved Amendment No. 2 to professional services agreement 23‑0541 with Bella Luz Apartments 2022 LLP, extending the term through June 30, 2026, to complete construction and renovation of the Lamplighter Inn.

Johanna Nelson, interim head of the Office of Affordable Housing in the city’s Office of Economic Development, said multiple funding sources and permitting needs had delayed the project. Developer Jeff Curry told the committee the project’s initial state award of roughly $4.2 million had triggered an extended state‑level review because of prior city and county grants the developer used to purchase land; those legal and administrative reviews created months of delay before state funding could be finalized.

Nelson and Jeff Curry described additional delays caused by design approvals and the permitting process; Construction permits, they said, were ready as of June 4 but the developer still needs a contractor to pick up the permits and start construction. City permitting official (Director Lamboy) told the committee that land use issues and code compliance adjustments — including work to meet ADA and other building requirements for the older structure — had been addressed and the final permit was issued June 4.

Curry said the developer and contractor are now engaged in a value‑engineering step to bring the bid into budget, and he told the committee the contractor is confident the project can be completed in about 13 months once construction begins. Committee members expressed concern that further delays risk higher construction costs but approved the extension so the project can align remaining funding, contractor selection and construction start.

The motion to approve the amendment passed on a roll call vote of the members present.","The finance committee approved Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement with Bella Luz Apartments (2022 LLP) extending the term to June 30, 2026. Staff and the developer cited multi‑source financing delays, state review and permitting hurdles; permits were reported available as of June 4.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188772,"Committee approves $320,000 contract with St. Elizabeth Shelter; staff clarifies fiscal‑sponsor status for related provider",183,2754000,2937000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5062024-7eb060418f55172b15d5874028b47e40&start=2754&end=2937","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5062024-7eb060418f55172b15d5874028b47e40/thumbnail_2754000.jpg","/articles/6188772/Santa-Fe/Santa-Fe-County/New-Mexico/Committee-approves-320000-contract-with-St-Elizabeth-Shelter-staff-clarifies-fiscalsponsor-status-for-related-provider","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188772-bb2c3822a4ef1390342ed02649d4c95a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139487&Signature=nbNnOwDKARHFjxgSpSFQf55J~yK6bp0NEUjofDx5Qdt6Q5ni5N6X9gvE5FdEKsZJZ7HTIw3F6TKe2Cbuq4TncTCSDa5DKDfZCyMmqsS-1kQtsTW1LGJOBWE0GSXmZbxlkhQuFobqEX2W3KuF239gy-t~XKtDEIPwF1phFRJ9btqaFWyT~pVi40sliMVgthKKOXGWIEU4oWnFvpod2OqdBQbIqtpp-wtett0MRM5QksgsMcH3fLstYMAYGHvHumcyYnUTHjzNOt5nzaJBJTow5EVLYVannRJRsXl-yEd5qNHderq6~Y6U3oSPyfUXJFf832SUcdSaMuQKxWAgTNNT9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Fe Finance Committee voted June 23 to approve a $320,000 service agreement with St. Elizabeth Shelter to provide homeless safety‑net and navigation services through June 30, 2029.

City program staff Krista Hernandez and Director Henry Hammond Paul answered questions about how the city coordinates multiple service contracts. Hernandez noted the contract’s role in the Connect network and said similar performance and reporting requirements apply to all grantees.

Councilor Lee Garcia asked whether any grantees had nonprofit status problems. Hernandez clarified that the organization he likely referenced — Esperanza Shelter — had experienced 501(c)(3) status concerns but now operates with a fiscal sponsor, the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence. \"That organization now does have a fiscal sponsor,\" Hernandez said.

The committee approved the St. Elizabeth Shelter contract on a recorded roll call. Staff said the contracts all require mid‑year and year‑end reports and participation in referral coordination through the Connect network.","The finance committee approved a $320,000 contract with St. Elizabeth Shelter for homeless safety‑net and navigation services through June 30, 2029. Staff clarified that a separate domestic‑violence provider (Esperanza Shelter) now operates with a fiscal sponsor, the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188776,"Committee approves $320,000 contract with Interfaith Community Shelter to fund moteling, mobile hygiene and navigation services",926,1772000,2698000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5062024-7eb060418f55172b15d5874028b47e40&start=1772&end=2698","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5062024-7eb060418f55172b15d5874028b47e40/thumbnail_1772000.jpg","/articles/6188776/Santa-Fe/Santa-Fe-County/New-Mexico/Committee-approves-320000-contract-with-Interfaith-Community-Shelter-to-fund-moteling-mobile-hygiene-and-navigation-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188776-ace3a146d9434191c7f1f625f46ef02b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139488&Signature=FPBQrbsm~YvTQeYez8~BKpY2ftfZgxcknZY8jH0IvBrJzpqfjR7ltQ2EFt6hVSOX3MruGX9kA0MjaLMws7yZM2VQwhKRrl9SOgeA8j~bHdiQYimQ81M1qs1hopKvZPT2FQHPSZI1MISORVRcieCsbyDysx-1r5G0he5qEt2Jdwqg178Efcefst1ciWwSKefzXNR1CVYw~x1nAM~~6TwVuZ521gZw7xhzNfg9FisdheoPWyL6XhUALFVjA4f3EU92M7Jd77tdSGB6q0GPZEijAKJXNQfTWtlQ2~x1yXdelOcQKpjfuBI-Njc3cUzIeGPwV9xhmuQseaz8OwXk3W4btQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Fe Finance Committee on June 23 approved a service agreement with Interfaith Community Shelter Group Inc. worth $320,000 (including NMGRT) to fund overnight shelter, life‑stabilizing services and navigation through June 30, 2029.

Krista Hernandez, program manager for the city’s Connect network, framed the contract as part of a broader strategy to coordinate services across 19 community providers funded by the city. Hernandez said the city uses small appropriations to “incentivize them to join our connect connect network and require them to be part of this connect network, which makes referrals so that if someone does show up to the food depot to get food, they are also gonna then be connected and made a referral to, whether it's shelter services or legal aid services.”

Under the new contract, Interfaith is required to provide both navigation and safety‑net services. Hernandez said those performance metrics include serving 10 unduplicated individuals through navigation and 400 safety‑net service encounters in the contract period. She also described Interfaith’s ongoing “moteling” program, which provides transitional hotel‑based placements for roughly 25 individuals, and confirmed Interfaith runs a mobile hygiene unit several days per week.

Councilor Lee Garcia, who pulled the item for questions, expressed concerns about accountability and measurement. “I don't wanna just say, here's some money. Use it,” Garcia said, asking for clarity on metrics and evidence that the funding moves the needle on homelessness and stabilization.

City staff said Interfaith will continue to provide moteling and mobile hygiene services but will no longer operate the emergency shelter at 2801 Cerios after July 31. The agreement also requires mid‑year and end‑of‑year reporting with counts, service types and demographic details and specifies performance targets attached to the contract.

On a roll call, the committee approved the contract with unanimous recorded votes from members present. Staff said they can share current grantee mid‑year reports to show contract performance and metrics going forward.","The finance committee approved a $320,000 service agreement with Interfaith Community Shelter Group Inc. to continue moteling, mobile hygiene and navigation services through June 30, 2029, and to participate in the city's Connect referral network.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188783,"Finance committee adopts ordinance removing 60‑day deadline to hire deputy city manager",1523,152000,1675000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5062024-7eb060418f55172b15d5874028b47e40&start=152&end=1675","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5062024-7eb060418f55172b15d5874028b47e40/thumbnail_152000.jpg","/articles/6188783/Santa-Fe/Santa-Fe-County/New-Mexico/Finance-committee-adopts-ordinance-removing-60day-deadline-to-hire-deputy-city-manager","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188783-dfb9f13dfda3b80685863950405b67f2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139488&Signature=H1kg3QtIlCDNHbqYqgGdZf9gn9qy3TfccOW5FrsPtmQ8BRyK~BUC9fX5qI2We2sCx2nVh5GSDposdNERKwLw6F1N7RivHouyf~ol40ZkJ65vzjVb~QrAkFGFc8iL0QOv3l~IDMqK4w5Hb8BG2xJunB9poinkI5-KU29L02cn~ClvYeOeVzTqrNr1aDqILvIZPtorEZyqbNJm-ZDk80ZuKgT2asGkSRJEkDY1NJMqggZOrbT9bBmhoXpWihAxdxgByY4qyXCtAxMEwrV1vr-lRjPKuHzqOOn0wCzo29OakL6ARGW5bmx-XVB~d6SOkVngjyLOSdgHhQkom7wYp0MwAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Fe Finance Committee on June 23 adopted Ordinance (bill 2025‑16) to amend Section 2‑4.6 of the city code by removing a 60‑day deadline for the city manager to appoint a deputy city manager and by aligning the deputy’s minimum qualifications with those required for the city manager.

The change, sponsored by the mayor and taken up by the finance committee, was described by City Attorney Erin McChery as doing “a couple of things. The first is remove the 60 day timeline from the powers and duties of the city manager. It also removes a section that was conflicting with the charter.” The ordinance also removes a requirement that the deputy job description be approved by the governing body and specifies that minimum qualifications for the deputy shall be at least those required for the city manager.

The committee’s vote followed extended discussion about process. City Manager Mark Scott said he did not believe he had violated law when he made an appointment, but acknowledged the sequence was imperfect: “I would never have made the appointment if I thought I was violating the code.” Scott said he had suspended the appointment once the code issue was identified and that the candidate — Andrea Phillips — has since taken another position with the city and is currently filling a different role and being paid for that role, not as deputy city manager.

Councilor Lee Garcia said he supported the substantive change but opposed the timing and the optics of changing rules after an appointment had been made. In explaining his “no” vote he said the governing body “went through this already with the previous city manager’s appointment” and that the city should have addressed the code change before the appointment process.

The motion to adopt the ordinance passed on a roll call vote with Councilor Lindell and Councilor Romero Worth voting yes and Councilor Lee Garcia voting no. Committee members Cassatt and Faulconer were excused.

The adopted language brings the city code into alignment with the charter on duties that were already shifted to the mayor and clarifies minimum qualifications for the deputy position. The city manager and city attorney said other obsolete code provisions remain and will be addressed in future cleanups.","The Santa Fe Finance Committee voted to adopt an ordinance amending Section 2‑4.6 to remove a 60‑day hiring deadline for a deputy city manager and to align minimum qualifications with the city manager post. Councilor Lee Garcia voted no and explained his reasons on process and timing.","actionData","errors"]

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