Weekly Wrap

December 15, 2023

RFQ for Affordably-Priced Development Released

The City's Community Development Department has released the first of two solicitations to develop a vibrant mixed-use, mixed-income, multigenerational neighborhood in the Las Estrellas subdivision in northwest Santa Fe. The first RFQ is for the approximately 19-acre Tract 6A parcel, and the City will consider discounting or donating the land to an imaginative developer who plans to go above and beyond the existing minimum affordability requirements.

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City Bond Ratings Affirmed

Fitch Ratings, an independent rating agency, has affirmed the City of Santa Fe’s Water Utility and Wastewater System revenue bond ratings at 'AA+.' Fitch said these ratings reflect the systems' strong financial profiles in the context of very strong revenue defensibility. Click here to learn more.

Guadalupe St. Bridge Reopens

Construction on the Guadalupe Street Bridge is now complete and the intersection at Guadalupe and W. Alameda fully reopened! The bridge, originally constructed in 1969, was in need of deck repair and preventative maintenance to ensure long-term stability. The work was the first phase of the multi-part Guadalupe Street Reconstruction Project.

Recreation Membership Sale

The Recreation Division's annual membership sale kicks off today! Get a jump-start on your fitness resolutions and sign up to receive 30% off an annual membership to any City of Santa Fe Recreation Complex. For more information on rates, click here to visit the website, or inquire in-person at any recreation facility. The sale goes through January 31, 2024.

SOS Pilot Approved

Sample image of SOS shelters courtesy of the manufacturer (Pallet).

The Governing Body has approved an agreement with Christ Lutheran Church and The Life Link to provide housing to unsheltered individuals through the Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) pilot program.

The program features 10 modest-sized (8' x 8') housing known as "pallet shelters" that will be placed at Christ Lutheran Church on Arroyo Chamiso. Once built, the houses will have space for two individuals, insulated walls, electricity, heating and cooling, and a locking door that provides residents a comfortable, secure, and dignified shelter. The Life Link will provide supportive services and navigation to housing.

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Next Week: Meet the Mayor

Thursday, December 21 | 2 to 5 p.m.

Mayor's Office, City Hall (200 Lincoln Ave.)

Community members are invited to City Hall from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2023, for a brief one-on-one meeting with Mayor Webber. Stop by for a 10-minute chat and voice your questions, concerns, and ideas – or just come say hello!

First come, first served. Light refreshments will be available for attendees. If you are unable to attend this time, another "Meet the Mayor" event will be held in January 2024!

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