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Public works staff detail $1M sidewalk effort, grant backlog and offer water aid to Las Vegas, N.M.
Summary
Staff told the Public Works and Utilities Committee the city has $1 million for sidewalk repairs tied to an asset-management effort, is executing a backlog of roughly $49 million in legislative appropriations, and will provide up to 400,000 gallons per day of water to Las Vegas, N.M., via two hydrants during a low-demand period.
Public works staff reported progress on a city-funded sidewalk program, updates on a large backlog of legislative appropriations and a short-term plan to provide water to neighboring Las Vegas, N.M.
Director Wheeler told the committee the city received $1,000,000 this fiscal year specifically for sidewalk repairs and to support the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee’s vision. The city has approved asset-management software, engaged a consultant to review longstanding sidewalk work orders and is soliciting bids to contract smaller vendors better suited for sidewalk repairs. Wheeler said the program will prioritize sidewalks near bus stops, essential services and locations flagged by constituents and that ADA improvements to the “South Bridal Library” are included in one-time appropriations.
“We're really excited that we have a consultant on board,” Wheeler said, noting the city is streamlining procurement to speed repairs and encourage homeowners to make repairs. Wheeler also said the city received 63 appropriations totaling about $49,000,000 in one year — roughly six years’ worth of typical appropriations — and that about half of that money is already in the city’s hands with executed agreements. She described state administrative requirements as cumbersome and said the department is working to deploy projects as notices of obligation arrive.
Director Roach briefed the committee on a water-assistance request from Las Vegas, N.M. He said the city will provide two hydrants where tanker trucks can fill and that the requesting agencies sought up to 400,000 gallons per day. Roach said that volume would represent a bit more than 5 percent of Santa Fe’s current demand and that, during the current low-demand period, the city can accommodate the request; staff expect truck filling to begin as soon as the next day.
Committee members expressed general support for the sidewalk focus and for helping the neighboring community with water access. Staff did not present a detailed schedule of sidewalk projects at the meeting but said procurement and inspections are underway and more detail will follow in future updates.
