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Finance committee approves multi-year contract with Kiwanis Club for Fourth of July events
Summary
The Santa Fe Finance Committee approved a professional services contract for the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe to produce the city's Fourth of July celebrations, while members asked staff for a clearer accounting of total city costs and revenue flows associated with large city-sponsored events.
The Santa Fe Finance Committee voted unanimously to approve a multi‑year professional services contract with the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe to produce the city’s Fourth of July celebrations.
The contract listed in the meeting packet carries a total figure of $885,507 through April 15, 2030. Councilor Castro pressed staff for greater clarity on the full cost to taxpayers, noting the contract covers event coordination while other public‑safety and operational costs — police, fire, traffic control, road closures and staff time — are borne by the city. "This is a contract…
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