Title
Request Authorization to Enter into Intergovernmental Agreement with Flood Control District of Maricopa County for Tree Salvage and Relocation (Ordinance S-48136)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (FCDMC) for Tree Salvage and Relocation from Central Station to FCDMC property near 19th Avenue in Sunnyslope.
Report
Summary
The project consists of relocating approximately ten trees from the Central Station redevelopment site located at Central Avenue and Van Buren Street, to an area along the FCDMC flood control structure near 19th Avenue in Sunnyslope. The Street Transportation Department will cover all upfront costs associated with salvaging, transporting and planting the trees, and the FCDMC will cover the costs of providing irrigation and long-term maintenance of the trees.
Financial Impact
Funds are available in the Community and Economic Development Department (CEDD) budget to cover City costs related to this project.
Location
Trees will be relocated from Central Avenue and Van Buren Street to the Sunnyslope area along the Arizona Central Diversion Channel near 19th Avenue.
Council Districts: 3 and 7.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Mario Paniagua and Ginger Spencer and the Street Transportation and the Community and Economic Development departments.