# PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES  COMMITTE 09/21/2026


**Body:** cityofsantafe
**Date:** September 20, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities, Grants & Funding, Emergency Response


The City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met on September 21, 2026, to discuss various departmental updates and initiatives. Key procurement-related topics included recognition of an employee responsible for overseeing procurement and inventory in the Wastewater Management Division, highlighting the importance of materials management for maintenance and repairs. The Parks and Open Space Management division presented their fiscal year 2026 accomplishments and outlined budget sources totaling approximately $26 million for operations and $11 million for capital projects, including pending bond requests and grants aimed at park improvements and infrastructure. The committee also received a presentation on a proposed innovative cloud seeding pilot project by Super Cool Earth, involving a $5,000 trial to enhance water resource availability using a biodegradable protein, with necessary FAA and environmental permits underway. Discussions included the potential cost-effectiveness of this technology compared to traditional water sourcing methods. Additionally, the committee addressed recent emergency response efforts to flooding in the community and emphasized the need for clear public communication on emergency contacts. No formal votes on contracts or procurement actions were recorded, but several budget and project funding updates were provided, and future capital improvement priorities were discussed.

**Source:** cityofsantafe