Title
Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 24-19, Resolution of Support for County Participation in the New Mexico Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2025 Local Government Road Fund Program Municipal Arterial Program for the Diamond Drive Pavement Preservation Project
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 24-19, Resolution for County Participation in the New Mexico Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2025 Local Government Road Fund Program Municipal Arterial Program for the Diamond Drive Pavement Preservation Project.
County Manager’s Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
Body
On June 17,2024, 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 FY25 construction season.
For Fiscal Year 2025, the NMDOT awarded Los Alamos County a combined amount of $153,333, comprised of $115,000 (75% State Share) and $38,333 (25% County match).
These funds will be utilized to offset the Diamond Drive Pavement Preservation Project, a project scheduled for rehabilitation through the Public Works Traffic and Streets Pavement Preservation budget.
NMDOT requires that a resolution of support be submitted before the grant agreement is prepared and submitted. The Attorney's Office has reviewed the attached resolution (Attachment A).
Fiscal and Staff Impact/Planned Item
The total funding requested in the amount of $153,333 would consist of $115,000 (75% State Share) and $38,333 (25% County match). Funds for the County’s share is programmed in the Public Works Traffic and Streets budget.
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 24-19
B - Grant Analysis & Financial Matrix Form
C - Legal Notice of Publication