Title
Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Department of Transportation for Interstate 17 and Happy Valley Road Traffic Interchange Bridge Aesthetics and Pier Rustifications (Ordinance S-44477)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for bridge aesthetics and pier rustification at the Interstate 17 (I-17) and Happy Valley Road traffic interchange. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse funds in an amount not to exceed $1,140,000.
Report
Summary
The I-17, Happy Valley Road and Pinnacle Peak Interchange Improvement project will involve the reconstruction of the existing Happy Valley and Pinnacle Peak traffic interchanges, crossroads, ramps and frontage roads. The purpose of the project is to improve regional traffic flow as the population grows and development continues in this area of north Phoenix. On May 31, 2017, City Council approved a contract for Arizona artist Daniel Mayer to collaborate with an ADOT design team and construction manager at risk (CMAR) to enhance the design of the fencing and columns for the Happy Valley Road and I-17 vehicular bridge.
Financial Impact
The City agrees to pay an amount not to exceed $1,140,000 to the State to integrate improvements into the bridge construction. Percent-for-the-Arts funds are available for this project in the Street Transportation Department's Capital Improvement Program.
Public Outreach
The City and ADOT hosted a public meeting on March 22, 2018 to present the landscape and aesthetic design for the I-17 interchanges at Happy Valley and Pinnacle Peak Roads.
Location
I-17 at Happy Valley Road
Council District: 1
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Mario Paniagua and Karen Peters, the Street Transportation Department and the Office of Arts and Culture.