Title
Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Phoenix and Arizona Department of Transportation - Sky Train Phase 2 (Ordinance S-44991)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the State of Arizona (State) through the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to allow the construction and operation of PHX Sky Train - Phase 2 within the ADOT right-of-way using the Sky Harbor Circle South roadway corridor to cross under Interstate 10 (I-10). Further request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to accept the State's abandonment of ownership and maintenance responsibilities of that portion of Sky Harbor Boulevard east of the 24th Street bridge. The IGA will contain other terms and conditions deemed necessary or appropriate by the City Manager or his designee. The IGA does not transfer any expense or revenue between the City and ADOT.
Report
Summary
The PHX Sky Train Phase 2 design and construction project to connect the Terminal 3 guideway, 24th street station, and Rental Car Center (RCC) is underway. In order for the Sky Train to reach the RCC, it is necessary to obtain authorization from ADOT to cross under the I-10 bridge at Sky Harbor Boulevard through an IGA and various encroachment permits, including those for construction activities, routine and emergency maintenance work, and for the City to perform under the IGA. ADOT will seek the State Transportation Board's approval of a resolution abandoning ownership, jurisdiction, and maintenance to a portion of Sky Harbor Boulevard located east of the 24th Street bridge. ADOT will maintain its I-10 right-of-way unrelated to the Sky Train. ADOT and the City will coordinate to address any impact to I-10 due to any operation or expansion of the Sky Train. The City will also agree to indemnify ADOT, except for claims arising out of ADOT's willful misconduct or negligence.
The partial abandonment of Sky Harbor Boulevard and its existing right-of-way consists of approximately 9.17 acres. Upon the transfer of ownership, the City will be responsible for the service and maintenance of all existing light poles and landscaping within the 9.17 acres. The IGA will also define each party's role and responsibilities associated with the project, including operation and maintenance of the PHX Sky Train and adjacent facilities during and after construction.
Contract Term
The terms of the IGA and operating encroachment permit are perpetual.
Financial Impact
The IGA does not transfer any expense or revenue between the City and ADOT. Ongoing service and maintenance costs will be included in the Aviation Department's operating budget. If ADOT and the City fail to enter into an agreement, there may be costs associated with the delay in completing the Sky Train project.
Location
Sky Harbor Circle South, the crossing under I-10, and Sky Harbor Boulevard east of 24th Street bridge.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Aviation Department.