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9.A.
City Council Draft Agenda
Meeting Date:
05/16/2017
From:
Charity Lee, Real Estate Manager

TITLE:

Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance 2017-14:  An ordinance conveying City right of way at the intersection of Arrowhead Avenue and Route 66 to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

At the May 16, 2017 Council Meeting:
1) Read Ordinance No. 2017-14 by title only for the first time
2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2017-14 by title only (if approved above)
At the June 6, 2017 Council Meeting:
3) Read Ordinance No. 2017-14 by title only for the final time
4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2017-14 by title only (if approved above)
5) Adopt Ordinance No. 2017-14

Executive Summary:

  • The  Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is requesting the City convey right of way at the corner of Arrowhead Avenue and Route 66.
  • ADOT is requesting the conveyance because ADOT's traffic signal poles are currently on City right of way.
  • The City acquired this right of way along Arrowhead Avenue during the Arrowhead Improvement Project in 2013 and 2014. 
  • New traffic signal poles were installed in this right of way.
  • The traffic signal poles are the property of ADOT and are managed by ADOT.
  • ADOT is also requesting the donation of right of way on Route 66 adjacent to the Tractor Supply Store located at  2020 East Route 66.   
  • The City acquired the right of way for the construction of a right turn lane on Route 66 onto Arrowhead Avenue. 
  • The City paid for the construction of the right turn lane.                     
  • ADOT owns and maintains Route 66 and will receive this right of way into their property inventory.

Financial Impact:

There is no financial impact to the City.

Policy Impact:

None.

Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or TeamFlagstaff Strategic Plan:

Transportation and Other Public Infrastructure
-Deliver quality community assets and continue to advocate and implement a highly performing multi-modal transportation system.

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:

  • Yes, Council approved the West and Arrowhead Improvement Project.
  • June 19, 2011 Design Award Approved.
  • April 17, 2012 Construction Contract Phase I.
  • April 16, 2013 Construction Contract Phase II.
  • May 5, 2015 Construction Contract Phase III.

Options and Alternatives:

 Donate the right of way to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

Background and History:

Through the redesign of the intersection of Arrowhead and Route 66, it was determined that the existing ADOT signal poles required relocation and reconstruction.  The existing poles were located on City right of way.  Due to the current ADOT procedure, the new poles need to be located on ADOT right of way so they are able to maintain and operate the signal without needing an encroachment permit from another agency to do so.  In 2013 and 2014 the City obtained the necessary right of way and the signal was constructed in 2015.  The project is now complete and ADOT is requesting the City donate the right of way to the State.

The City also acquired right of way for a right turn lane onto Arrowhead Avenue.  This project has been completed and ADOT is now requesting the donation of the right of way.

Key Considerations:

By transfering the right of way to ADOT they will be maintaining the right of way and traffic signal poles on their property.

Community Involvement:

The benefit to the community is an upgraded traffic signal light pole installed at the corner of Arrowhead and Route 66 and a right turn lane onto Arrowhead Avenue.
 

Expanded Options and Alternatives:

Inform

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