Legislation Details

File #: RE0685-26    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Public Hearing
File created: 5/29/2026 In control: County Council - Regular Session
On agenda: 7/7/2026 Final action:
Title: Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 26-12, A Resolution of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos Council Authorizing Application to the New Mexico Department of Transportation for Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 Rural Area Transportation Program Funding for Federal Fiscal Year 2028 to Fund the Administrative, Operating and Capital Needs of Atomic City Transit in the Amount of $7,271,004
Presenters: James Barela; Keith Wilson; Eric Martinez
Indexes (Council Goals): Quality Excellence - Effective, Efficient, and Reliable Services, Quality of Life - Mobility
Attachments: 1. A - Grant Analysis and Financial Matrix Form, 2. B - Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No 26-12, 3. C - Legal Publication Notice, 4. D - Letter of Intent to Apply for Funding, 5. E - Grant Comparison Worksheet
Title
Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 26-12, A Resolution of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos Council Authorizing Application to the New Mexico Department of Transportation for Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 Rural Area Transportation Program Funding for Federal Fiscal Year 2028 to Fund the Administrative, Operating and Capital Needs of Atomic City Transit in the Amount of $7,271,004
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 26-12, a Resolution of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos Council Authorizing Application to the New Mexico Department of Transportation for Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 Rural Area Transportation Program Funding for Federal Fiscal Year 2028 to Fund the Administrative, Operating and Capital Needs of Atomic City Transit in the Amount of $7,271,004.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the Resolution as presented.
Body
Atomic City Transit seeks funding in the amount of $7,271,004 to support operations, administrative needs, and capital expenses. If awarded, this grant will allow Los Alamos County to provide the following public transportation services: 1) fixed route transit service in Los Alamos and White Rock; 2) ADA complementary paratransit service within Los Alamos County; 3) morning and evening demand response (Dial-a-Ride) service to the general public; 4) shuttle service for Bandelier National Monument; and 5) special event transportation services within Los Alamos County. The proposed grant funding breakdown is shown below.

Federal Share Local Share Total
Administration $231,504 $57,876 $289,380
Operating $2,172,612 $2,172,612 $4,345,224
Capital $2,109,120 $527,280 $2,636,400
Total $4,513,236 $2,757,768 $7,271,004

The Grant Analysis and Financial Matrix Form is included as Attachment A. Resolution No. 25-12, included as Attachment B, provides for the commitmen...

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