Working For You

Santa Fe County Reform and Transparency Measures

Review and discussion of the December 2011 Financial Report
Established the Road Advisory Committee for 2012
Discussion on the legal obligations of ICE holds at county detention facilities
Created a Santa Fe County Senior Advisory Committee for the Santa Fe County Senior Services program
Presentation of the Santa Fe County's assessed value growth and the corresponding economic impact to the County's bonding capacity
Review February 2012 Financial Report
Ordinance No. 2012-4 establishing a five percent Santa Fe County procurement preference; requiring a Santa Fe County Preference Certificate to establish eligibility for the preference; establishing application requirements; providing for protest of denial of certificates; establishing penalties
Ordinance No. 2012-5 reforming the county's procurement practices with respect to Road and Building Construction projects to ensure that the public trust is maintained, that projects are properly designed and constructed and completed within budget, that projects are contracted only after a fair and transparent procurement process; providing for training, auditing and confidential reporting
Presentation of the Santa Fe County’s Capital Outlay Gross Receipt Tax, bonding capacity and future plans
Quarterly financial report for Q1 2012

2009 (Click to Expand)

2010 (Click to Expand)

2011 (Click to Expand)

Use Accountability-Based Results for objective based budgeting process
Passed a resolution in support of a Sunshine Web Portal
Approval of Underwriting Standards and Approval Process for Affordable Housing Programs
Approval of Sole Community Provider commitment for Fiscal Year 2012
Resolution No. 2011-72 to modify the requirements for broadcasting of public meetings contained within the County Transparency Policy
Resolution 2011-80, established the Santa Fe County Audit Committee and define purpose and structure
Precinct Boundaries and creating a new precinct in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Update on redistricting process
2011 County Commission redistricting parameters
Review and discussion of the July 2011 Financial Report
Update on the Sustainable Land Development Code Concept
Second public hearing for discussion of Santa Fe County's Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP)
Review and discussion of the August 2011 Financial Report
An Ordinance enacting amendments to the Santa Fe County Code of Conduct, which includes expanding the Ethics Board to five members, amending definitions, disclosures to require affirmative disclosure of conflicts and the repeal of inconsistent language.
Review and discussion of the October 2011 Financial Report
Annual renewal of the public liability insurance policy with One Beacon Insurance Company for $1,089,872
Resolution No. 2011-187 to support and encourage buying local and being creative with purchases
Resolution No. 2011-188 supporting Farm Bill priorities as a means to secure a regional food system that is just and accessible to all member of the County
Resolution No. 2011-189 to endorse the campaign to end Wage Theft
Resolution No. 2011-190 urging the NM State Legislature to include qualifying NM counties the option to impose a local liquor excise tax to fund social services programs to serve people impacted by alcohol and drug abuse.
Resolution No. 2011-191 requesting that the City of Santa Fe release additional effluent into the Santa Fe River to support the historical agricultural needs of the villages of La Cieneguilla and La Bajada
Ordinance 2011-11 approved suspending on a case-by-case basis provisions of Article V of the Land Development Code, concerning expiration of Master Plans, Preliminary Plats, and Final Plats upon a finding of economic necessity
The Commission unanimously approved an amendment to the collective bargaining agreement between the County and AFSCME Council 18, Local 1782
A purchase agreement of 0.483 acres on the Santa Fe River for creating a public greenway and trail was unanimously approved.
The first four draft chapters of the Sustainable Land Development Code (SLDC) were released to the BCC and public.
A waiver of Ordinance 2010-8 granted to allow continued use of the state contract to purchase food for the Senior Services Program.
An ordinance establishing reasonable fees for data and documents provided by the County Clerk

County Commission Initiatives

Youth Conservation Corp. Commission Grant through NM Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department
A resolution supporting the assessment of the Feasibility, Commercialization and Deployment of Microgrid systems within Santa Fe County to support economic and workforce development, broad renewable energy penetration and effective energy conservation solutions
Reducing the amount of required Affordable Housing from 30 percent to 15 percent of the Total Housing provided in a major project, and reducing from 16 percent to 8 percent the required Affordable Housing provided in a minor project
Resolution No. 2012-51 recognize the Galiesto Basin Conservation Initiative Plan as a model for Watershed, Natural Resources and Green Infrastructure planning
Resolution No. 2012-52, to establish a Solid Waste Task Force to develop and submit alternatives to the Santa Fe Board of County Commissioners for revising the county’s solid waste management policy to improve solid waste disposal services for Santa Fe County residents
Resolution No. 2012-56, allowing the public to provide public comment on proposed county resolutions
Ordinance No. 2012-4 establishing a five percent Santa Fe County procurement preference; requiring a Santa Fe County Preference Certificate to establish eligibility for the preference; establishing application requirements; providing for protest of denial of certificates; establishing penalties
Ordinance No. 2012-5 reforming the county's procurement practices with respect to Road and Building Construction projects to ensure that the public trust is maintained, that projects are properly designed and constructed and completed within budget, that projects are contracted only after a fair and transparent procurement process; providing for training, auditing and confidential reporting
Resolution No. 2012-58 articulating county policy regarding funding requests from private, quasi-public, or public water and wastewater systems for capital improvements
Emergency ordinance declaring hazardous fire conditions and imposing restrictions on open fires, smoking and other ignition sources

2009 (Click to Expand)

2010 (Click to Expand)

2011 (Click to Expand)

Ban on Inhumane Animal Trapping
Santa Fe River Trail Land Acquisition
Resolution supporting Santa Fe County Community Acequias
Authorized the creation of 14 positions for the county operation of Senior Centers
Road Advisory Committee advertising for three vacant seats for District 5
Commemoration of Older American's Month
Purchase Agreement with Campbell for acquisition of 159.98 Acres of State Road 14 (COLTPAC)
Construction of the Western Regional Headquarters – Rancho Viejo Fire Station
Ordinance 2011-3 Authorizing Santa Fe County to provide housing assistance grants for repair or replacement of an existing roof and renovation regulations
Resolution 2011-82 The Affordable Housing Roof Repair or Replacement and Renovation Regulations to implement the Happy Roofs program
Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Financial Marketing Concepts Inc. for the provision of the Coast 2 Coast discount card providing prescription and other health services and products discounts to the residents of Santa Fe County
Collective Bargaining Agreement for Public Safety Officers – Communication Workers
Collective Bargaining Agreement for the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees: New Mexico Council 18, Local 1782, AFL-CIO
Precinct Boundaries and creating a new precinct in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Nixle and Reverse 911 Communications
An emergency ordinance declaring hazardous fire conditions and imposing restrictions on open fires, smoking and other ignition sources
Santa Fe County update on annual advertising and promotional efforts summary
Resolution No. 2011-132, directing staff to intervene in New Mexico Public Regulation
Commission Case #11-00265-UT, the Public Service Company of New Mexico's Renewable Energy Portfolio Procurement Plan for 2012
Special Presentation by Coast2Coast Representatives to launch the Santa Fe County FREE prescription drug card
Proclamation in honor of Family Day, September 26 – A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children
Resolution 2011-137 to purchase approximately 50 acres located at the east terminus of Brownell-Howland Road, Santa Fe – Open Space and Trail Program
Agreement for the construction of the San Marcos Transfer Station for $712,037.50
Adoption of Santa Fe County's (ICIP) for Fiscal Year 2013 – 2017
Resolution No. 2011-138, authorizing and supporting an Infrastructure and Capital Improvements Plan for Santa Fe County to be submitted to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration
Santa Fe Underage Drinking Prevention Alliance
Project Participation Agreement between Santa Fe County and Bicycle Technologies International Ltd.
Resolution No. 2011-165, endorsing funding for operation, management, and maintenance of County Open Lands, Parks and Trails and to continue to work with the Trust for Public Lands to continue to provide technical assistance to the county of conservation finance strategies.
Resolution No. 2011-166 to support film and media industry economic development activities as a means to achieve a sustainable local economy and to stimulate local job creation and retention
Approval of the collective bargaining agreement between Santa Fe County and the New Mexico Coalition of Public Safety Officers Regional Emergency Communication Center (RECC)
Approval of the collective bargaining agreement between Santa Fe County and the New Mexico Coalition of Public Safety Officers Sheriff's Deputy Union
Professional Service Agreement with CHRISTUS St. Vincent for detoxification services for $300,000 at the Sobering Center
Ordinance No. 2011-9 amending the Santa Fe County Code of Conduct, which includes expanding the Ethics Board to five members, amending definitions, disclosures to require affirmative disclosure of conflicts and the repeal of inconsistent language.
Ordinance No. 2011-10 amending Ordinance 1998-16, which includes amendments to the provisions for extension of sewer service, procedures, rates, and design standards to address calculation errors and deficiencies in the original language.
Resolution No. 2011-173, creating efficient permitting procedures for small-scale photovoltaic systems to support increase use, installation, and economic benefits of renewable energy systems within Santa Fe County
Approved Contract #2011-0279-OS/PL, Meridian Contracting, Inc. for the Santa Fe Rail Trail Construction.
Resolutions 2011-176 through 2011-182 all support the New Mexico Association of Counties Legislative initiatives for the 2012 Regular Legislative Session regarding;
Resolution No. 2011-176, Supporting a County Commission Ban of Fireworks during Extreme Drought
Resolution No. 2011-177, for Property Tax Solutions
Resolution No. 2011-178, PERA Retirees as Polling Workers
Resolution No. 2011-179, Liquor Excise Tax Distribution to Drug Courts
Resolution No. 2011-180, Fair Reporting of Gross Receipts Tax Payments
Resolution No. 2011-181, Decriminalizing Traffic Citations – DWI is not included in this measure
Resolution No. 2011-182, for Continuity of Hold-Harmless Provision