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Finance Committee approves three budget amendments for utilities staffing, land‑use contracts and paving
Summary
On Oct. 6 the Finance Committee approved three consent‑agenda budget amendment resolutions: $1,005,495 to reclassify 87 positions in Public Utilities, $1,225,850 reappropriation for land‑use contracts (general plan update and STR software), and $10,000,000 from 2025 GO bond for FY26 paving projects; all motions passed by recorded roll call.
The Santa Fe Finance Committee on Oct. 6 voted to approve three budget amendment resolutions taken from the consent agenda.
Public utilities staffing reclassification (Item D)
The committee approved a budget amendment to move $1,005,495 in the Water and Wastewater Enterprise Fund to salaries and benefits in order to reclassify 87 positions in the Public Utilities Department. Staff said the change creates consistent job classifications and pay bands to improve cross‑division flexibility and recruitment for certified water/wastewater operators. Committee discussion emphasized building a career ladder, reducing reliance on outside contracts,…
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