PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES COMMITTE 08-31-26

The City of Santa Fe Public Works & Utilities Committee met on August 31, 2026, to discuss several infrastructure and safety projects. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a presentation by Kimley Horn consultants regarding the North Guadalupe Street multimodal operations and safety analysis following a road reduction from four lanes to two. The discussion highlighted safety improvements such as bike lanes, pedestrian crossings, and traffic calming measures, along with potential future enhancements like pedestrian refuges and flashing crosswalk indicators. The committee also reviewed wastewater management updates, including recent sewer line repairs, the adoption of advanced sewer inspection technology to optimize maintenance, and ongoing rehabilitation projects at the wastewater treatment plant. Notably, the committee discussed a forthcoming major capital investment decision for a new or rehabilitated wastewater facility, with estimated costs ranging from $100 million to $300 million. The committee agreed to further vet these options in upcoming meetings before making final policy decisions. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but references were made to an RFP/ITB for SCADA network upgrades and fiber installations at the treatment plant.