Title
Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Glendale for the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of a Traffic Signal on 51st Avenue and Union Hills Drive (Ordinance S-51594) - District 1
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Glendale for the City of Phoenix to design, install, and maintain an upgraded traffic signal at 51st Avenue and Union Hills Drive.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department seeks to collaborate with the City of Glendale to upgrade the traffic signal at 51st Avenue and Union Hills Drive. The upgrade will enhance safety by introducing flashing yellow arrows and a positive offset for improved visibility during left turns. This intersection is part of a larger Phoenix project involving five intersections, funded through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). Phoenix staff and consultants are responsible for the project's design, construction, and maintenance.
The intersection of 51st Avenue and Union Hills Drive, located at the boundary between the City of Phoenix and the City of Glendale, is currently operated and maintained by the City of Phoenix. The east, north, and south approaches are within the City of Phoenix's jurisdiction, while the west approach is in the City of Glendale's jurisdiction. The intersection has seen a higher volume of crashes. Both current and future traffic signal equipment at the intersection will be owned, operated, and maintained by the City of Phoenix.
The purpose of this IGA is to identify and define the design, construction, maintenance, and funding responsibilities of the City of Phoenix and the City of Glendale.
Contract Term
The agreement will be effective on the date it is executed by all the governing organizations and shall remain in effect for 30 years.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to this agreement.
Location
51st Avenue and Union Hills Drive
Council District: 1
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Street Transportation Department.