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Committee approves $135,000 for Midtown redevelopment project management; councilors question temp staffing model
Summary
The Finance Committee approved a $135,000 allocation from general fund balances for Midtown redevelopment project and administrative management. Councilors expressed concerns about unclear packet details, use of temp-agency staffing and long-term recurring costs before approving the one-time allocation.
The Santa Fe Finance Committee approved Feb. 24 a $135,000 budget amendment from general fund balances to fund Midtown redevelopment project and administrative management.
Daniel Hernandez, Director of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA), told the committee the request covers short-term contract staffing to support MRA project work. Hernandez said one portion—$75,000—would pay a project manager hired through a temp agency (ItsQuest) and another portion—$60,000—would pay a second term position; both were described as non-recurring, fiscal-year-limited funds that run…
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