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Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 19-25; A Resolution Authorizing the Los Alamos County Utilities Manager to Submit an Application to the New Mexico Environment Department for Funding for Light Duty Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Projects
Recommended Action
I move that the Board of Public Utilities approve Resolution No. 19-25, a resolution authorizing the Los Alamos County Utilities Manager to submit an application to the New Mexico Environment Department for funding for Light Duty Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment projects, and forward to Council for approval.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the resolution as presented.
Body
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) plans to install electric vehicle charging stations at four sites in the County. These charging stations will support the replacement of petroleum-fueled motor vehicles with all-electric vehicles. DPU intends to submit applications to the New Mexico Environmental Department for grant funding of these charging stations. Grant applications are due November 15, 2019.
Based on the grant selection results, staff will return to the Board of Public Utilities with a recommended project scope, budget and an anticipated schedule for construction in the 2nd and 3rd quarter of 2020.
The four sites are:
1. Mesa Library west parking lot (one 2-port level 2 charger)
2. Golf Course (two 2-port level 2 chargers)
3. Municipal Building (one 1-port DC fast charger)
4. White Rock Visitor Center (two 2-port level 2 chargers, one 1-port DC fast charger)
The four sites were selected based on criteria required by the grant application, including but not limited to the following:
1. County-owned property
2. Suitability for residents and visitors
3. Distribution across the County
4. Construction cost
5. Proximity to restaurants and entertainment venues
6. Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility
The charging station...
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