Title
Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 22-03, Resolution of Support Authorizing Application for Funding Assistance to the New Mexico Department of Transportation through the Fiscal Year 2023 Municipal Arterial Program for the Rose Street Reconstruction Project
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 22-03, Resolution of Support Authorizing Application for Funding Assistance to the New Mexico Department of Transportation through the Fiscal Year 2023 Municipal Arterial Program for the Rose Street Reconstruction Project.
County Manager’s Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
Body
On January 6, 2022, the County received correspondence from the New Mexico Department of Transportation soliciting applications that provides funding assistance for street improvements to municipalities through the state of New Mexico Municipal Arterial Program (MAP).
Funds awarded through MAP are distributed statewide, are limited, and must be expended within the FY23 construction season. If the County’s application is successful, funds will be utilized to offset road construction cost for the reconstruction and pavement rehabilitation of Rose Street from Central Avenue to Peach Street, a project programmed in FY23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Rose Street project is programmed in accordance with the 5-Year Road Reconstruction CIP which is based upon pavement condition ratings.
As part of NMDOT’s application requirements and in accordance with the County’s grant application policy, a Council resolution of support authorizing the application is required (Attachments A & B). The Attorney's Office has reviewed the attached resolution and has been published as required by County Code (Attachment C).
Fiscal and Staff Impact/Planned Item
The total funding requested in the amount of $400,000.00 would consist of $300,000.00 (75% State Share) and $100,000.00 (25% County match). Funds for the County’s share is programmed in the FY 2023 Roadway Capital Improvement Program.
The Public Works Department will oversee the contract work and administer the grant in cooperation with the County's Finance Division.
Attachments
A - Incorporated County of Los Alamos - Resolution 22-03
B - Grant Analysis & Financial Matrix Form
C - Legal Notice of Publication of Resolution 22-03