Title
Request Authorization to Use Preserve Land at Ludden Mountain Located along Happy Valley Road and West of 55th Avenue (Ordinance S-52247) - District 1
Description
Request City Council authorization for the use of preserve land at Ludden Mountain, as legally described in Attachment A, to accommodate improvements associated with the Happy Valley Road project between 67th and 35th avenues. These improvements will support essential drainage, trail, and landscaping infrastructure to enhance public access.
Report
Summary
The Street Transportation Department, in coordination with the Parks and Recreation Department, is advancing a federally funded improvement project along Happy Valley Road within a City-owned parcel known as Ludden Mountain, located along Happy Valley Road and west of 55th Avenue. The project includes drainage improvements, a multi-use trail, retention basins, landscaping, and a driveway for a potential future trailhead that will partially encroach on designated preserve property as shown in Attachment B. Efforts have been made to minimize the impact to the Ludden Mountain Preserve including inventory and salvage of existing trees and native plants, and hydroseeding with native plant seed. City Council authorization is required to permit this use in accordance with City Charter provisions and preserve land management protocols.
Financial Impact
This action has no financial impact to the City of Phoenix.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- On June 2, 2021, City Council passed Ordinance S-47648 for Happy Valley Road: 67th to 35th avenues Improvements - Engineering Services - ST85100437.
- On October 27, 2021, City Council passed Ordinance S-48019 for Project Agreement with Maricopa Association of Governments to Accept and Disburse Regional Transportation Funds.
- On May 11, 2022, City Council passed Ordinance S-48555 for Acquisition of Real Property for Roadway Improvements Along West Happy Valley Road from 35th to 67th avenues.
- On July 3, 2023, City Council passed Ordinance S-50067 for Authorization to Accept and Disburse Legislative Appropriations Transportation Funding for Roadway Improvements on Happy Valley Road, 67th to 35th avenues.
On March 5, 2025, City Council passed Ordinance S-51687 for Authorization to Accept and Disburse Funds for Happy Valley Road: 67th to 35th avenues Roadway Improvements - Design Build Services - ST85100437.
Location
North side of Happy Valley Road between 62nd and 55th avenues.
Council District 1
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Inger Erickson, Deputy City Manager John Chan and the Street Transportation and Parks and Recreation departments.