QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE 08-05-26

The City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee meeting on August 5, 2026, focused primarily on a presentation regarding the administration of ARPA funds for domestic violence training programs. The presentation detailed a comprehensive training series designed to equip case managers and service providers with trauma-informed approaches to domestic violence, including risk assessment, safety planning, and community navigation. The program reached 162 participants across more than 20 organizations and included plans to develop a peer certification in partnership with the Office of Peer Recovery and Engagement to ensure sustainability and professionalization of services. Committee members discussed future funding opportunities, including potential RFQs and grants from state agencies, and emphasized the importance of continued support and data collection for domestic violence services. Additional updates included economic development initiatives, such as the upcoming RFQ for managing the Go Local program and the distribution of business grant award letters totaling $1.6 million in requests. No formal motions or votes related to procurement were recorded during the meeting.