Title
Authorization to Apply, Accept and Disburse Funding and if Awarded, Enter into Agreement for Transportation Safety Projects in Fiscal Year 2020 (Ordinance S-46147)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for, accept and if awarded, enter into agreements for transportation funding through the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). Further request an exemption from the indemnification prohibition set forth in the Phoenix City Code section 42-18 for a governmental entity pursuant to Phoenix City Code section 42-20 if funding is received. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. If awarded funding, the City's estimated participation is 10 percent of the total project costs up to $200,000 or the cost of design, whichever is greater.
Report
Summary
MAG is soliciting applications for the Roadway Safety Program (RSP) to implement low cost safety solutions in the near term that supplement the existing state and local programs in addressing transportation safety needs. The funding supports improving the safety conditions of our roadways in an expedited manner. MAG developed this program to supplement the Arizona Department of Transportation Highway Safety Improvement Program to address critical safety concerns in the near term as opposed to traditional program opportunities that are typically a few years out.
On Sept. 24, 2019, MAG announced a Call for Projects for MAG RSP funding over multiple fiscal years. The City is eligible to compete for up to $2 million in RSP funds.
The Street Transportation Department aims to pursue all funding opportunities whenever solicitations are made by MAG that align with the City’s Transportation goals and objectives. This recent MAG Call for Projects is an opportunity to leverage City dollars while increasing the City’s ability to complete more transportation related projects that enhance safety in the community. The program has its own competitive review and ranking process managed by MAG.
MAG will formalize application submittals on Nov. 7, 2019, and between now and then, staff will continue to refine the locations, costs and scope of the grant submittals to be competitive with other local and regional submittals.
Financial Impact
The MAG Roadway Safety Program requires a local match contribution of 10 percent of the total project cost or design costs encumbered by the lead agency, whichever is greater. With an estimated ask of up to $2 million, we can expect to participate up to $200,000 if awarded this grant. Funding is available in the Street Transportation Capital Improvement Program.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation Department.