Title
Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Department of Transportation for Roadway, Lighting, and Sidewalk Improvements on 7th Street, North and South of Interstate 10, Elliot Road, Warner Road, Ray Road and Chandler Boulevard to be Abandoned to the City of Phoenix (Ordinance S-51576) - Districts 6 & 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation to define the abandonment of ownership, jurisdiction, and maintenance responsibilities for the new improvements to the roadway, lighting, and sidewalks on 7th Street, north and south of Interstate 10 (I-10), Elliot Road, Warner Road, Ray Road, and Chandler Boulevard that will be abandoned to the City of Phoenix. 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 project includes mill and overlay, Americans with Disabilities Act ramp upgrades, and additional lighting on 7th Street, north and south of I-10, Elliot Road, Warner Road, Ray Road, and Chandler Boulevard; see Attachment A. After City final acceptance of the project improvements, the rights of way will be abandoned to the City.
Contract Term
The terms, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until completion of the Project. Any obligations of maintenance hereunder shall remain perpetual and shall survive any termination hereof and the assignment or assumption of this Agreement or the Project by another competent jurisdiction or entity.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the City of Phoenix.
Location
7th Street, north and south of I-10, Elliot Road, Warner Road, Ray Road, and Chandler Boulevard.
Council Districts: 6 and 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Street Transportation Department.