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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 Council adopt 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.
Utilities Manager's Recommendation
The Utilities Manager recommends that Council adopt the resolution as requested.
Board, Commission or Committee Recommendation
The Board of Public Utilities recommends that Council adopt the resolution as requested.
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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 entertainmen...
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