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Committee approves resolution to adopt improvements to FY26–27 budget process
Summary
The finance committee approved a resolution Aug. 25 to adopt improvements to the city’s fiscal-year 2026–2027 budget process; sponsors included Councilor Mee, Councilor Cassatt, Councilor Faulkner and Mayor Alan Weber.
The City of Santa Fe Finance Committee on Aug. 25 approved Resolution 2025 (sponsored by Councilor Mee, Councilor Cassatt, Councilor Faulkner and Mayor Alan Weber) adopting improvements to the budget process for the fiscal-year 2026 and 2027 annual operating budget.
The resolution codifies a schedule and process changes the finance director and staff presented previously to the committee; Director Oster and City Manager Scott were available during the discussion to answer questions. Committee members indicated familiarity with the forthcoming process and expressed no substantive objections during the Aug. 25 meeting.
A motion and second to approve the resolution passed on a roll call that recorded Councilor Cassatt — yes; Councilor Lindell — yes; Councilor Lee Garcia — yes; Chair Merleworth — yes. The committee’s approval places the revised schedule and process into effect so staff can begin implementing the new timeline for FY26–27 budget development.
Staff did not present detailed language of the resolution during the Aug. 25 public record beyond the agenda title; staff indicated the committee had seen a prior presentation and that this vote formally authorized implementation.
Next steps: staff will proceed under the adopted process and return with budget materials and timelines as scheduled.
