Title
Amend Ordinance S-51911 for Acquisition of Real Property for a Railroad Crossing Safety Improvement Project Located West of 19th Avenue and McDowell Road (Ordinance S-52206) - District 4
Description
Request the City Council to amend Ordinance S-51911 for authorization to acquire additional real property and related property interests required for a railroad crossing safety improvement project located west of North 19th Avenue and West McDowell Road. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Additionally, request the City Council to grant an exception pursuant to Phoenix City Code 42-20 to authorize inclusion of indemnification and assumption of liability provisions that otherwise would be prohibited by Phoenix City Code 42-18 for the parcel owned by the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD), as ASLD's form documents include such provisions.
Report
Summary
Two additional parcels were identified that are necessary to accommodate project construction. The planned railroad crossing safety improvements will enhance traffic and pedestrian safety. The project involves the design and construction of new railroad signs, gate arms, and cantilever signals. All other conditions and stipulations previously stated in the above referenced ordinance will remain the same.
The additional parcels affected by this project and included in this request are identified by Maricopa County Assessor's parcel number (APN) 110-56-011A located north of West McDowell Road and west of North 19th Avenue, and APN 111-05-001A located at 1901 N. 19th Avenue.
Financial Impact
Funding is available in the Street Transportation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
Ordinance S-51911 was adopted May 21, 2025.
Location
West of the North 19th Avenue and West McDowell Road intersection.
Council District: 4
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Inger Erickson and the Street Transportation and Finance departments.