Public Hearings 13.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting - 10:00 am
Engineering & Natural Resources
- Meeting Date:
- 09/16/2025
- Title:
- Adopt Resolution 25- to approve the establishment of James Ranch Road as a Declared County Highway.
- Submitted By:
- Lisa Enriquez, Engineering & Natural Resources
- Department:
- Engineering & Natural Resources
Presentation:
PowerPoint
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
1
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Jackie Watkins
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Engineering and Natural Resources Director
Mandated Function?:
Federal or State Mandate
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
ARS-28-6701-04
Docket Number (If applicable):
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Adopt Resolution 25-28 to establish James Ranch Road as a Declared County Highway.
Background:
Today’s public hearing considers the necessity to establish James Ranch Road as a Declared County Highway.
In a previously Board-approved action on December 10, 2024, Cochise County entered into an Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation regarding the construction of the new commercial International Port of Entry located approximately 4.5 miles west of Douglas on James Ranch Road. Under this agreement, the County is tasked with acquiring the necessary rights-of-way associated with the road construction.
This establishment of a Declared County Highway is required prior to spending any public funds on a roadway.
The establishment also signifies the County’s intent to acquire the necessary rights-of-way and to facilitate the construction and maintenance of the Declared County Highway for the public benefit.
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process must be completed prior to acquiring land for a federally funded project. The NEPA clearance was finalized on 04-01-2025 by ADOT.
In a previously Board-approved action on December 10, 2024, Cochise County entered into an Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation regarding the construction of the new commercial International Port of Entry located approximately 4.5 miles west of Douglas on James Ranch Road. Under this agreement, the County is tasked with acquiring the necessary rights-of-way associated with the road construction.
This establishment of a Declared County Highway is required prior to spending any public funds on a roadway.
The establishment also signifies the County’s intent to acquire the necessary rights-of-way and to facilitate the construction and maintenance of the Declared County Highway for the public benefit.
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process must be completed prior to acquiring land for a federally funded project. The NEPA clearance was finalized on 04-01-2025 by ADOT.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Upon establishment of James Ranch Road as a Declared County Highway the county will be allowed to acquire rights-of-way.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
James Ranch Road will not be come an established county highway; no public funds will be able to be used to improve the road and rights-of-way will not be acquired.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
If adopted and established, please record the signed Resolution at the office of the Cochise County Recorder. Please return the original recorded Resolution to Lisa Enriquez, ENR, Right-of-Way Agent.