Title
Consolidated Proposed Action on Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolutions No. 19-10, 19-11, and 19-12, Resolutions of Support for County Participation in the 2019-2020 New Mexico Department of Transportation Local Government Road Fund for Reconstruction and Pavement Rehabilitation/Improvements of Various County Roads in Los Alamos, New Mexico Under the County Arterial Program, School Bus Route Program, and Cooperative Agreement Program.
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolutions No. 19-10, 19-11, and 19-12, Resolutions of Support for County Participation in the 2019-2020 New Mexico Department of Transportation Local Government Road Fund for Reconstruction and Pavement Rehabilitation/Improvements of Various County Roads in Los Alamos, New Mexico Under the County Arterial Program, School Bus Route Program, and Cooperative Agreement Program.
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 2019-20, the NMDOT awarded Los Alamos County a combined amount of $232,484.00, comprised of a 75% State Share ($174,363.00) and 25% County Match ($58,121.00).
These funds will be utilized in the 2020 construction season to offset road construction costs. Specifically, the grant funding will be utilized for reconstruction and pavement rehabilitation of Camino Encantado as part of the Barranca Mesa 3 Subdivision Improvements Project, programmed for FY20 funding in the amount of $1,950,000. This project is programmed in accordance with the 5-Year Road Reconstruction CIP which is based upon pavement condition ratings.
NMDOT requires that a resolution for each Local Government Road Fund Program be submitted before the grant agreements are prepared and submitted. The Attorney's Office has reviewed the attached resolutions and have been published as required by County Code.
Fiscal and Staff Impact/Planned Item
The total funding amount of $232,484.00 consists of $174,363.00 (75% State Share) and $58,121.00 (25% County match). A detailed breakdown of funding amounts by Program is attached for reference (Attachment A). Funds for the County’s share is available from the FY 2020 Roadway Capital Improvement Program.
The Public Works Department will oversee the contract work and administer the grants in cooperation with the County's Finance Division.
Copies of the Resolutions are attached for reference (Attachments B, C, and D).
Attachments
A - Funding Detail
B - Incorporated County of Los Alamos - Resolution 19-10
C - Incorporated County of Los Alamos - Resolution 19-11
D - Incorporated County of Los Alamos - Resolution 19-12
E - Legal Notices of Publication