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Action 15.

Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting

Community Development

Meeting Date:: 07/10/2012
Title:: Feasiblity Corridor Study PARA Grant Application
Submitted By:: Frances Marinez, Community Development
Department:: Community Development
Division:: Highway

Presentation:

PowerPoint

Recommendation:

Approve

Document Signatures:

BOS Signature Required

# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:

NAME
of PRESENTER:

Karen Lamberton

TITLE
of PRESENTER:

Transportation Planner

Docket Number (If applicable):

Mandated Function?:

Federal or State Mandate

Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:

ARS 11-251(4) & Ordinance 013-94

Information

Agenda Item Text:

Adopt Resolution 12-26 supporting a joint PARA grant application to Arizona Department of Transportation for a Feasibility Corridor Study in the Benson growth area.

Background:

Cochise County was approached by the City of Benson with a request to support a joint application for a Planning Assistance for Rural Areas (PARA) grant to conduct a Feasibility Corridor Study in the Benson growth area. The proposed Feasibility Study would take a more detailed look at conceptual alignments identified by the Northwest Area Plan; the I-10 from I-19 to SR90 DCR; the preliminary Cochise County long-range transportation plan and City of Benson transportation and comprehensive plans.

If awarded, this study would identify viable options for traffic circulation that would serve key economic growth areas given the changes in the traffic circulation that have occurred with the realignment of the I-10/SR90 interchange. Potential corridor extensions, re-alignments and new roadways would be considered to connect into and through the City of Benson, including the adjacent growth areas. Existing and future commercial centers would be considered with a specific focus on the Benson Municipal Airport. The City of Benson would prepare and submit the proposed grant and would be the primary staff lead on this PARA grant if it is awarded.

Department's Next Steps (if approved):

Staff will support the City of Benson’s work effort to complete and submit a PARA grant application for consideration in the next fiscal year funding cycle. If awarded, this study would begin in early 2013 and be completed within 9 to 12 months.

Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:

Staff will not work with the City of Benson to submit a joint grant application for this proposed Feasibility Corridor Study this year.

To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:

Please return a copy of the signed and recorded document to H&F, attn: Karen L. Lamberton.

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