…Title
Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 21-03, Resolution of Support Authorizing Application for Funding Assistance to the New Mexico Department of Transportation through the Fiscal Year 2022 Municipal Arterial Program for the Canyon Road Improvements Project.
…Recommended Action
I move that Council approve Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 21-03, Resolution of Support Authorizing Application for Funding Assistance to the New Mexico Department of Transportation through the Fiscal Year 2022 Municipal Arterial Program for the Canyon Road Improvements Project.
…County Manager’s Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
…Body
On January 19, 2021, 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 with FY22 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 Canyon Road from Diamond Drive to Central Avenue, a project programmed in FY22 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in the amount of $2,000,000.00. The Canyon Road 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%...
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