Title
Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona State Land Department for Roadway Improvements near Norterra Parkway and Jomax Road (Ordinance S-47699)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) to utilize ASLD owned property for an interim storm water retention basin associated with the Jomax Road widening project located at the north west corner of Norterra Parkway and Jomax Road. The City will apply for a Special Land Use Permit and pay associated cost for the permit, as well as perform routine maintenance of the interim basin as outlined within the IGA. Further request the City Council to grant an exception pursuant to Phoenix City Code 42-20 to authorize inclusion in the documents pertaining to this transaction of indemnification and assumption of liability provisions that otherwise should be prohibited by Phoenix City Code 42-18.
Report
Summary
The Street Transportation Department is constructing a roadway widening project for the north side of Jomax Road between I-17 Freeway and Norterra Parkway. The City has reached an agreement with ASLD to allow the north half roadway storm water runoff to be retained in an interim retention basin on ASLD owned land. The City agrees to assume general maintenance responsibility of the basin for weed and litter control as outlined with in the IGA until such time that the land is auctioned by ASLD, at which time the permit shall expire and the successful bidder will operate and control the land and be responsible for overall maintenance as required by the City of Phoenix, Storm Water Design Manual.
Financial Impact
The total fee for the Special Land Use Permit application is $1,800 with a $300 renewal fee due in two years.
Location
Northwest Corner of Norterra Parkway and Jomax Road.
Council Districts: 1 and 2
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation Department.