Title
Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 25-16, a Resolution of Support for County Participation in the New Mexico Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2026 Local Government Road Fund - School Bus Route Program for the North Mesa Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 25-16, a Resolution of Support for County Participation in the New Mexico Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2026 Local Government Road Fund - School Bus Route Program for the North Mesa Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
County Manager’s Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
Body
Annually, Engineering Staff submits grant applications to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) to help fund County roadway improvements through the Local Government Road Fund which is comprised of the County Arterial Program, School Bus Route, and Cooperative Agreement Program.
For Fiscal Year 2026, the NMDOT awarded Los Alamos County a combined amount of $146,719, comprised of a 75% State Share ($110,039) and 25% County Match ($36,680) under the School Bus Route Program.
These funds will be utilized in the 2026 construction season to offset road construction costs. Specifically, the grant funding will be utilized for pavement preservation improvements of North Mesa, including crack seal and slurry seal, as part of the Pavement Preservation Project, programmed for FY26 funding. This project was selected using the County’s Road Improvement Program which is based upon pavement condition ratings.
NMDOT requires a resolution from local governing bodies for each Local Government Road Fund Program as part of the cooperative agreement. The Attorney's Office has reviewed the attached resolution which has been published as required by County Code (Attachment C).
A copy of Resolution No. 25-16 is attached for reference (Attachment B).
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