Title
Authorization to Enter into Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa Association of Governments for Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Pre-Design Project on 16th Street between Jefferson Street and Roosevelt Street (Ordinance S-44821)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) for a pre-design project on 16th Street between Jefferson Street and Roosevelt Street. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The cost of the pre-design project will not exceed $80,000. The City of Phoenix will cost share $25,100 and will be invoiced by MAG 30 days from the execution of the Agreement.
Report
Summary
On May 23, 2018, MAG issued a call for bicycle and pedestrian pre-design/study projects for fiscal year 2019 to utilize $500,000 of federal funding. The Reinvent PHX process identified 16th Street as a significant opportunity for the City to build pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements based on community input, data analysis, and field observations. The proposed 16th Street project is recommended to be evaluated for transportation improvements for the north/south corridor, with a specific focus on pedestrian safety, bicycle and transit connectivity. Along with Reinvent PHX, this corridor also aligns closely with the Van Buren Street improvements, T2050 Mobility Program, and the Choice Neighborhood Planning process, all currently underway. These funds are regional and projects will be evaluated competitively based on applications submitted by MAG members.
Contract Term
This agreement will become effective as of the date it is duly executed by both parties and will continue in full force and effect until June 30, 2020.
Financial Impact
The cost of this pre-design project will not exceed $80,000. The City of Phoenix will cost share $25,100 and will be invoiced by MAG 30 days from the execution of the Agreement. Funding is available in the Street Transportation Capital Improvement Program budget.
Location
16th Street between Jefferson Street and Roosevelt Street.
Council District: 8
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item is scheduled to be heard at the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting on June 19, 2018.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation Department.