Title
Authorization to License City-owned Real Property Near the 83rd and Southern Avenues Alignments for a Climate Station to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (Ordinance S-52238) - Out of City
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a 10-year License Agreement with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) to utilize a portion of unimproved City-owned land located in Tolleson, Arizona, near the intersection of 83rd and Southern avenues (if extended) for a Remote Automated Weather Station.
Report
Summary
The DFFM will utilize approximately 100 square feet of City-owned vacant land located near the northeast corner of 83rd and Southern avenues in Tolleson, AZ. DFFM intends to install, operate and maintain a Remote Automated Weather Station (the Station). The Station, and other similar sites, will assist DFFM in producing predictive service integral to wildland fire management and risk assessment.
DFFM shall submit all plans for new equipment installation, upgrades, and fence installation for approval to the Wastewater Engineering and Construction Management team prior to seeking required permits.
The term of the license is 10 years beginning September 1, 2025, with two five-year options to extend. Due to the regulatory nature of the use and its public purpose, payment for the license is waived. DFFM will be responsible for all utility services and all costs related to operation and maintenance of the Station. Licensee will provide insurance and indemnification acceptable to the City's Risk Management Division and Law Department.
The license may be cancelled pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes 38-511, or either party may cancel upon 60 days prior written notice. The license may contain other terms and conditions deemed necessary by the City.
Contract Term
The term of the License Agreement is 10 years, beginning September 1, 2025, with two five-year options to extend.
Location
North of the northeast corner of 83rd and Southern avenues if each were extended, Tolleson, AZ.
District: Out of City
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Water Services and Finance departments.