Title
Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Glendale for the Funding, Upgrading, Operation, and Maintenance of the Traffic Signal at the Intersection of 51st Avenue and Thunderbird Road (Ordinance S-51395) - District 1
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Glendale to rebuild the traffic signal at the intersection of 51st Avenue and Thunderbird Road. Additionally, request the City grant 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. Additionally, request the City Controller to disburse all funds related this item.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department (Streets) requests to coordinate with the City of Glendale to rebuild the traffic signal at the intersection of 51st Avenue and Thunderbird Road. The purpose of this IGA is to identify and define the responsibilities of the City of Glendale and the City of Phoenix for the construction of the rebuild. Both parties agree that it would be beneficial for the traffic signal to be rebuilt to manage congestion and improve traffic flow. The City of Phoenix submitted a grant application for funding through the Maricopa Association of Governments Roadway Safety Program (RSP).
The IGA will authorize the City of Phoenix to rebuild the traffic signal and equipment within portions of the City of Glendale's right-of-way. The City of Glendale will review and approve the design and provide no-cost permits to the City of Phoenix for project-related work, such as construction and traffic control, that lies within Glendale city limits. The City of Phoenix will administer funding, permitting, construction, and construction management, as well as the perpetual maintenance of the proposed signal system. In addition, the City of Phoenix will own, maintain, operate, and pay all utility costs associated with the traffic signal.
Contract Term
This agreement will become effective as of the date it is approved by all parties and will remain in effect as long as the traffic signal remains operational.
Financial Impact
This project will be funded with local and regional funds. The programmed total project cost is $600,000. The agreement is contingent upon the availability of funds through the RSP.
Location
51st Avenue and Thunderbird Road
Council District: 1
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Street Transportation Department.