Title
Intergovernmental Agreement for South Mountain Park/Preserve Water Catchment (Ordinance S-47023)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), not to exceed $5,000, for the costs associated with environmental review and coordination of project construction, executed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) for a wildlife water catchment. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
The Record of Decision for the South Mountain Freeway Project contained several commitments related to biological resources and maintaining connectivity for wildlife between South Mountain Park/Preserve (SMPP) and the Sierra Estrella Mountains. At the request of ADOT, to fulfill its commitments, AGFD will construct a wildlife water catchment located within SMPP (Attachment A) and the City will complete the environmental review and coordination, including cultural consultation and coordination.
ADOT has federal funds for the completion of the South Mountain Freeway Project, to include the water catchment project in SMPP. ADOT will contribute an amount not to exceed $50,000 to AGFD for the construction of the water catchment project; and an amount not to exceed $5,000 to the City for the environmental review and coordination. If additional funds are needed for the completion of the project, AGFD will utilize grant funding, as necessary, and be responsible for amounts in excess of the ADOT contribution.
Contract Term
The terms, conditions and provisions of this IGA shall remain in full force and effect until completion of the project and all related deposits and/or reimbursements are made, but no later than three years from the date of execution of this IGA.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund. ADOT will contribute federal funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000, to the City for the environmental review and coordination.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The proposed IGA for City Council authorization was an information item on the Aug. 27, 2020 Parks and Recreation Board meeting agenda.
Location
The water catchment project is located within the South Mountain Park/Preserve, near multi-use Crossing 3.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Parks and Recreation Department.