Title
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation to Share Infrastructure and Execute Integrated Corridor Management Projects (Ordinance S-51446) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Master Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Transportation to share infrastructure and enter into integrated corridor management project addendums as necessary. Further request the City Council to grant an exception pursuant to Phoenix City Code Section 42-20 to authorize indemnification and assumption of liability provisions that otherwise would be prohibited by Phoenix City Code Section 42-18.
Report
Summary
The shared infrastructure will be for the state highway systems within the City of Phoenix region. Project addendums under this IGA will detail specific processes for the coordination and communication of freeway and arterial system operations when a freeway closure necessitates diverting freeway traffic onto Phoenix arterial streets. The projects can also be used to share infrastructure such as conduit and fiber. If shared, the project will specify in detail what is being shared, who has primary responsibility, and how it will be maintained.
The current IGA expires on June 15, 2025.
Contract Term
The term of this IGA is 10 years, commencing on June 16, 2025, and expiring on June 15, 2035.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact for the City of Phoenix.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
City Council approved the current IGA on May 27, 2015 (Ordinance S-41775).
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Street Transportation Department.