Title
Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Glendale for Installation of a High Intensity Activated CrossWalK on 43rd Avenue at Butler Drive (Ordinance S-50556)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Glendale for the installation of a High Intensity Activated CrossWalK (HAWK) on 43rd Avenue at Butler Drive. 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 to this item. The financial impact to the City of Phoenix is $20,000.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department (Streets) requests to coordinate with the City of Glendale for the installation of a HAWK on 43rd Avenue at Butler Road. This intersection is located within the City of Phoenix and borders the City of Glendale on the west side. Both parties agree that it would be beneficial for a HAWK pedestrian traffic signal to be installed at the intersection to allow pedestrians to safely cross the roadway. Streets applied for and was awarded Roadway Safety Program (RSP) funding through the Maricopa Association of Governments Transportation Improvement Program.
The IGA will authorize the City of Phoenix to install the HAWK signal system and equipment within the portion of the right-of-way in the City of Glendale to provide a safe crossing for pedestrians. Glendale will review and approve the design and provide no-cost permits for the construction and traffic control to the City of Phoenix for project-related work that lies within Glendale. The City of Phoenix will administer construction, fund, and assume responsibility for the project. In addition, the City of Phoenix will own, maintain, operate, and pay all utility costs associated with the HAWK.
Contract Term
This agreement will become effective as of the date it is approved by all of the parties and will remain in effect as long as the HAWK remains operational.
Financial Impact
The project will be funded with local and regional funds through the utilization of the RSP funds. The total project cost is estimated at $186,320. The City of Phoenix was awarded $166,320 in RSP funds, so the total cost to the City of Phoenix will be $20,000. Funding is available in the Street Transportation's Capital Improvement Program.
Location
43rd Avenue and Butler Drive
Council District: 1
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the Street Transportation Department.