Action 15.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Community Development
- Meeting Date:
- 01/07/2014
- Title:
- Cochise-Vista Bicycle Path Route IGA
- Submitted By:
- Rorri Perez, Community Development
- Department:
- Community Development
- Division:
- Highway
Presentation:
PowerPoint
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
2
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Karen L. Lamberton
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
County Transportation Planner
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Docket Number (If applicable):
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Adopt Resolution 14-03 to support an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Sierra Vista for funding and construction responsibilities for the Cochise-Vista bicycle path.
Background:
The Cochise Bicycle Advocates, a volunteer entity that provides ideas and recommendations on bicycling issues within Cochise County and the City of Sierra Vista, worked with the City of Sierra Vista on a Safe Bicycle and Pedestrian Routes Plan, completed in August 2011. One of those proposed routes, known as the Cochise-Vista Bicycle Path Route (“the Route”), was prioritized by the Cochise Bicycle Advocates for implementation. The City of Sierra Vista and Cochise County staff met to coordinate this joint effort and bring the request to their respective elective officials for consideration.
The new Route would begin at Buena High School, head westward to Ranchos Carmela, and then southward to Ramsey Canyon Road. The Route traverses both City and County sections and is approximately 14 miles in length. Across its full length, the Route incorporates multi-use path sections, striped bicycle lanes, and safer sections of local streets.
The new Route would begin at Buena High School, head westward to Ranchos Carmela, and then southward to Ramsey Canyon Road. The Route traverses both City and County sections and is approximately 14 miles in length. Across its full length, the Route incorporates multi-use path sections, striped bicycle lanes, and safer sections of local streets.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
The County will record the approved Resolution and IGA and provide copies to the City of Sierra Vista. Both agencies will then coordinate the funding and construction of the pathway signs for installation in 2014.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
The County will not work with the City of Sierra Vista to provide a seamless bicycle pathway between jurisdictional boundaries.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Once signed, return all originals to Karen Lamberton, Highway Dept. The IGA and Resolution will be recorded and copies provided to the City of Sierra Vista.
Fiscal Impact
- Fiscal Year:
- 2014-2015
- One-time Fixed Costs? ($$$):
- 400
- Ongoing Costs? ($$$):
- County Match Required? ($$$):
- 0
- A-87 Overhead Amt? (Co. Cost Allocation $$$):
- Source of Funding?:
- HURF
Fiscal Impact & Funding Sources (if known):
This agreement commits the County to a one-time expense for staff resources to construct signs and an ongoing commitment to maintain the pathway and signs within the county areas. Maintenance is an ongoing county-wide expense that is annually budgeted.