Title
Approval of the North Central Regional Transit District Intergovernmental Contract.
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve the North Central Regional Transit District Intergovernmental Contract Agreement, that is an update with the addition of the Village of Questa to this contract thereby confirming and awarding the membership and voting rights of all the members listed in this agreement.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
Body
The Village of Questa has recently joined North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD). NCRTD has requested all sixteen of its current members to execute the Intergovernmental Contract (IGC). The agreement is the fundamental link between its members and confirms the roles and responsibilities of all Members within the structure provided for under the Regional Transit District Act. The Board has consistently demonstrated the ability to form a true consensus among city, county and tribal governments throughout the region.
The success of this regional cooperation should be a point of pride for every member. To ensure that the NCRTD continues its success they request that each member take the IGC to its respective governing body, obtain approval and then return a signed copy to NCRTD. This will ensure that all sixteen members confirm their willingness to go forward with their participation in the District. In addition to confirming the membership, the 2019 IGC will adjust the voting strength of the members matrix. The change includes adding a voting unit for the Village of Questa. Los Alamos voting units remain the same at three units out of a new total of thirty-seven voting units. The voting strength analysis is attached as Attachment B.
Alternatives
Council could choose not to approve the update to this contract; however, it would not allow the Village of Questa to be a voting member.
Attachments
A - NCRTD 2019 Intergovernmental Con...
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