Legislation Details

File #: RE0661-25    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Public Hearing
File created: 8/29/2025 In control: County Council - Regular Session
On agenda: 9/30/2025 Final action:
Title: Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 25-23, A Resolution of Support for the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project Funded by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (Control No. HW2C0245010) to construct Electric Vehicle Chargers at Mesa Public Library
Presenters: Angelica Gurule
Indexes (Council Goals): Environmental Stewardship - Greenhouse Gas Reduction , Quality Governance - Fiscal Stewardship
Attachments: 1. A - Resolution No. 25-23, 2. B - Project Map, 3. C - Publication Notice
Title
Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 25-23, A Resolution of Support for the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project Funded by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (Control No. HW2C0245010) to construct Electric Vehicle Chargers at Mesa Public Library
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 25-23, A Resolution of Support for the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project Funded by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (Control No. HW2C0245010) to construct Electric Vehicle Chargers at Mesa Public Library.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council adopt Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 25-23.
Body
Los Alamos County was selected by New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) to receive grant funding in the amount of $435,488.00 to construct two Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFC) stations at Mesa Public Library. Along with the grant agreement, NMDOT requires a resolution of support as part of the grant acceptance process. Planning, designing, constructing and equipping electric vehicle infrastructure at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Avenue, Los Alamos, NM., are eligible expenses through this funding program.

A map of the proposed project has been attached (Attachment B) for reference.

County staff developed a project budget for the grant submission but plans to return to Council with a request for a budget revision. NMDOT awarded $435,488.00 in grant funds for this project.

As part of the Grant Application, the County must provide a resolution affirming its commitment to fund, build, and maintain the project. Resolution No. 25-23 has been prepared to meet these requirements. The Resolution has been advertised as required. A copy of Resolution No.25-23 and the Notice of Legal Publication is attached for reference (Attachments A and C).

The grant agreement is in the consent agenda for September 30, 2025, County Coun...

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