Title
Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department for Co-Location of Sun Circle Trail Alignment (Ordinance S-47002)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department to allow the County to co-locate the alignment of Sun Circle Trail within the public right-of-way and to install and maintain signage stating "Sun Circle Trail" on City sign posts along the trail alignment. Further request an exemption of the indemnification prohibition set forth in Phoenix City Code section 42-18 for a governmental entity pursuant to Phoenix City Code section 42-20. There is no financial impact for this request.
Report
Summary
This agreement will allow the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department to co-locate its Sun Circle Trail alignment within the City's right-of-way along 111th Avenue from Indian School Road to Bethany Home Road utilizing the City's existing bike lanes and sidewalk. The Sun Circle Trail is one of six National Recreation Trails (NRT) in Maricopa County and one of its oldest. It was constructed in 1964 and obtained the NRT status in 1977. The County will provide, install and maintain signs stating "Sun Circle Trail" on City posts along this specific alignment in the public right-of-way.
Contract Term
The term of the IGA will begin on the date of execution of the agreement and will continue until terminated by either party.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the City of Phoenix.
Location
111th Avenue from Indian School Road to Bethany Home Road
Council District: 5
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation Department.