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Wheeler told the governing body the ICIP is the city’s application vehicle for legislative appropriations and noted the plan’s “funded to date” column shows how far individual projects have progressed. She said the city has delivered “well over $120,000,000” in completed capital projects over the past five years and estimated more than $40,000,000 is underway this fiscal year.

Much of the meeting’s debate focused on the shelter project. Councilor Lee Garcia and others said they were surprised the large-capacity non-congregate shelter was placed at the top of the list and pressed staff and sponsors for details about planning, partners, and site vetting. Garcia said he wanted the information a state legislator would expect when considering an appropriation: “As a legislator, they’re gonna say, what’s the plan? What are you gonna use this initial $10,000,000 for?” He said he supports the project but objected to what he described as insufficient outreach to the governing body and community about potential locations.

Director Wheeler and city staff said the item was placed on the draft ICIP after department directors identified priorities and that staff had coordinated with service partners and stakeholders in prior efforts. Wheeler said each ICIP project includes a worksheet submitted to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration, describing potential uses of funds (land acquisition, design, engineering, construction). City staff and the city manager emphasized the draft list was staff-developed and that specific project siting and program design would proceed if and when legislative appropriations were secured.

Councilors also discussed community engagement and prior local controversies tied to proposed shelter or detention sites. Councilor Amanda Chavez, chair of the committee that considered the ICIP, urged patience and noted the length of time required to plan and implement such capital projects. Several councilors said they or their staff had been informally looking at potential sites; others asked that staff notify councilors when site visits occur in their districts.

The resolution to adopt the ICIP was approved by roll call; all members present voted yes. Councilors and staff agreed the adoption does not itself approve any particular site or design and that detailed planning, public outreach, and engineering studies would follow if funding were allocated.

Why it matters: The ICIP is the city’s primary list for seeking state capital outlay and other project funding; listing a project as a top priority helps secure attention and possible appropriations. The shelter’s top ranking makes it likelier to receive legislative consideration, but councilors stressed that further community engagement and a programmatic plan would be required before any site is acquired or a facility constructed.

What happens next: Staff said legislative appropriations are anticipated in mid to late 2026 (the city will not receive most grant agreements until then), giving time to create a detailed program and procurement plan. Councilors asked staff to provide the ICIP worksheets and DFA submissions used to support the shelter request and to notify council members of site visits.

Votes and related formal actions from the meeting appear in the session’s action log.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Governing Body Committe Meeting 7/9","oneSentenceSummary","The City of Santa Fe adopted its 2027–2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan July 9; the top-ranked project is a proposed large-capacity non-congregate shelter, prompting council discussion over planning, partner roles and notification of site scouting.","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},6176573,"Santa Fe OKs FY26 police contract with $1.05 million in raises; deputy chief says pay boosts aimed at recruitment and retention",1067,488000,1555000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5345785-98562b2279dd99f48f2011c9869c5fb0&start=488&end=1555","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5345785-98562b2279dd99f48f2011c9869c5fb0/thumbnail_488000.jpg","/articles/6176573/Santa-Fe/Santa-Fe-County/New-Mexico/Santa-Fe-OKs-FY26-police-contract-with-105-million-in-raises-deputy-chief-says-pay-boosts-aimed-at-recruitment-and-retention","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176573-5d87c224ed252a0e9af3fbd709fb41c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171443&Signature=Fh2aGgrzim6JshPmtT4xaV1kTqwVyU3LvwTWLolvTnb0GSV1o57faCiafEjPvyviHOv91t71djUpwkbjReIhW065xhr~7Qtgk5U-eeaMHzqUBrD9vmPDwK9HZsM3NOuz-l9rFzhtmCZBsjHjCrm5L9ZlHu6fm4HHuN7OVDSFx9WXNdkBDR75GsF9zYoAlaCc7upUxEbRtaW98~9Begzcco96sF3C8CSZGva7hjQvqVqz2Dw8zoa0J3hP9HFOOB~0a2R2zW4utEHID~4lqaUFo2pa21Chq8~2mhMVA~xPgmE-txCBdRgjrnFUNi331SjwLK8TVJschk8J7rqnPbX2qw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Santa Fe governing body approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Santa Fe Police Officers Association on July 9 that provides $1,047,623.15 in salary increases for sworn and civilian bargaining-unit employees for fiscal year 2026.

Deputy Chief Ben Valdez, presenting the item after it was pulled from the consent agenda, asked the governing body to correct a clerical error in the posted packet and reported a minor pay-rate change: “on page 22 of the packet ... it says $43.30, and it's supposed to be $43.39,” referring to the detective minimum pay rate. The governing body approved the amendment and then the contract.

Valdez described the contract as part of a multi-year effort to make local public safety pay more competitive. “As of today ... we have 11 police officer vacancies,” Valdez said, adding the department had faced much higher vacancy rates in prior years. He told the governing body the pay changes are intended both to attract new hires and to keep officers in Santa Fe: “We feel it's important that folks that serve our community can live in our community.”

Councilor Castro, who led questions after the presentation, emphasized the link between staffing and funding: “If our community continues to ask for more policing and more officers ... then we're gonna have to invest financially.” City Manager Scott (identified in the meeting as city manager) and staff said the contract reflects funds that were included in the adopted budget; staff also noted other bargaining groups remain in negotiation.

The governing body voted by roll call to approve the contract after the packet correction was noted; the motion passed with all members present voting yes. City staff said they will incorporate the $43.39 detective minimum into the final signed agreement prior to execution.

Why it matters: Councilors and department leaders said the increases are meant to address persistent vacancies and to enable the department to recruit and retain officers and civilian staff who can live in and serve Santa Fe. The contract applies only to compensation changes; other contract terms were not altered as part of this vote.

What happens next: Staff said they will finalize the clerical correction in the agreement text and proceed with signature. The governing body and staff discussed, separately, next steps for bargaining with other city unions and whether similar increases can be negotiated for other employee groups.

Votes and formal actions tied to this item are listed in the meeting’s action log.","The City of Santa Fe governing body approved a fiscal-year 2026 collective bargaining agreement with the Santa Fe Police Officers Association that provides $1,047,623.15 in salary increases and includes a clerical correction raising the detective minimum to $43.39 per hour.",{"_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},6176563,"Votes at a glance: Santa Fe governing body — July 9, 2025 meeting",7614,406000,8020000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5345785-98562b2279dd99f48f2011c9869c5fb0&start=406&end=8020","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5345785-98562b2279dd99f48f2011c9869c5fb0/thumbnail_406000.jpg","/articles/6176563/Santa-Fe/Santa-Fe-County/New-Mexico/Votes-at-a-glance-Santa-Fe-governing-body-July-9-2025-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176563-7e30171d3291ddee335fab6f25d62d82/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171443&Signature=n67E01prSKxRbb1-FEQXc2EdzntR4GpyVfQscOzNdYnOUZeoy4D-K12Lr4g0pQ32yCeIRVAlWnIsOX3DE5hd~hlA7TQJ7T82W5XrHl60zarrj4TD3BE7DDIfIPnh~y~IfSqVzAP~Ut1GTRv00oNJKxSgZwlwefZ4-BNHOzi0ZyA4O~LmBoytxk0lYjpwDS7eNV5okYlhj1-Rf0w-TBhOOPWFnYGjrLLqkXJUPTrEbehzZ1heN3tmsPpGGmdheHSsPuPbT2taDWBcURCdE~QnjzRxm~tLeXT6z7tZrxftn6tw~hynNKjN4d-mh3UKkfV44~QE9XCuOoUt82iTGGNpmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Santa Fe governing body took the following formal actions at its regular meeting on July 9, 2025. This roundup lists each item as recorded in the meeting, the motion outcome and key details taken from the official record.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda (as amended): Approved by roll call. One item (f) was removed prior to the vote; another item (I) was pulled for separate consideration earlier in the meeting.

- Item 9I — Approve collective bargaining agreement with the Santa Fe Police Officers Association (FY26): Approved by roll call; package includes $1,047,623.15 in salary increases for sworn and civilian bargaining-unit employees. Clerical correction approved to set detective minimum to $43.39 (correction inserted before signature). Outcome: approved.

- Item 10A — Resolution adopting the City of Santa Fe 2027–2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (ICIP): Approved by roll call. Outcome: approved; staff directed to proceed with program-level planning and to provide project worksheets used for DFA submissions upon request.

- Item 10B — Intergovernmental agreement with the State of New Mexico Aging and Long Term Services Department for volunteer programs (RSVP, Senior Companions, Foster Grandparents): Total $313,120 through 06/30/2026. Councilor Michael Garcia recused from the vote; remaining members approved the agreement. Outcome: approved (recusal noted).

- Item 10C — Waiver and settlement to resolve threatened litigation regarding the estate of Dorothy Stevens: Approve settlement for $300,000 and release. Outcome: approved.

- Item 10D — Amendment No. 2 to professional services contract with InfoTech Research Group Inc.: Increase compensation by $478,628.88 for a new total of $666,856.65; extend termination to 06/25/2028 for executive IT services membership. Outcome: approved.

- Item 10E — Amendment No. 2 to professional services agreement with IT Connect Inc.: Increase compensation by $225,030 (including NMGRT) and extend termination to 06/30/2026 for project management services. Outcome: approved.

- Item 13A — Approval of privileged attorney-client recommended strategy and next steps in matter of tort claim filed by Jagdish Ahibakti (action taken following executive session): Outcome: approved.

- Item 19A — Ordinance authorizing issuance and sale of City of Santa Fe tax-exempt general obligation improvement bonds, series 2025, in principal amount up to $25,000,000: Motion approved by roll call; the bonds were authorized for sale (subject to standard award and market procedures). Outcome: approved.

- Item 20A — Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan for FY26: Approve annual action plan and recommended project awards (includes Habitat for Humanity, Interfaith Community Shelter summer program, School-based Adelante program, HomeWise energy upgrades, Santa Fe Community Housing Trust, YouthWorks). Outcome: approved; 30-day public comment period concluded July 30 for final incorporation of comments.

- Item 21A — Appointment to Public Safety Committee: Appointment of Laura Linswood for term ending March 2029. Outcome: approved.

Roll-call procedures and notes: Most votes were recorded by roll call and approved unanimously by members present. Where recusal or absence was noted, the clerk recorded the recusal and the motion was decided by the remaining voting members.

Why it matters: The meeting approved multiyear labor costs, capital planning documents that will guide state funding requests, and multiple contract amendments and settlements affecting city operations and the FY26 budget. Several items — notably the ICIP shelter priority and the FY26 police contract — carry near-term implementation steps for staff and possible follow-up with community engagement and budget adjustments.

For the public: Items approved will be incorporated into city records, contract documents and procurement processes. Staff indicated follow-up tasks, including finalizing contract text, preparing project worksheets for the legislature, and continuing negotiations or outreach as needed.","A roundup of final actions and votes taken by the City of Santa Fe governing body at its July 9 meeting, including contract approvals, settlements, ICIP adoption and ordinance authorizing bond issuance.","actionData","errors"]

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