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Consolidated Proposed Action on Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolutions No. 19-10, 19-11, and 19-12, Resolutions of Support for County Participation in the 2019-2020 New Mexico Department of Transportation Local Government Road Fund for Reconstruction and Pavement Rehabilitation/Improvements of Various County Roads in Los Alamos, New Mexico Under the County Arterial Program, School Bus Route Program, and Cooperative Agreement Program.
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolutions No. 19-10, 19-11, and 19-12, Resolutions of Support for County Participation in the 2019-2020 New Mexico Department of Transportation Local Government Road Fund for Reconstruction and Pavement Rehabilitation/Improvements of Various County Roads in Los Alamos, New Mexico Under the County Arterial Program, School Bus Route Program, and Cooperative Agreement Program.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
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Annually, Engineering Staff submits grant applications to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) to help fund County roadway improvements through the Local Government Road Fund which is comprised of the County Arterial Program, School Bus Route, and Cooperative Agreement Program.
For Fiscal Year 2019-20, the NMDOT awarded Los Alamos County a combined amount of $232,484.00, comprised of a 75% State Share ($174,363.00) and 25% County Match ($58,121.00).
These funds will be utilized in the 2020 construction season to offset road construction costs. Specifically, the grant funding will be utilized for reconstruction and pavement rehabilitation of Camino Encantado as part of the Barranca Mesa 3 Subdivision Improvements Project, programmed for FY20 funding in the amount of $1,950,000. This project is programmed in accordance with the 5-Year Road Reconstruction CIP which is based upon pavement condition ratings.
NMDOT requires that a r...
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