Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-40: A resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Flagstaff and the State of Arizona, acting by and through the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for the Ponderosa Parkway Rail Crossing Safety Improvements.
 

1. Read Resolution No. 2024-40 by title only
2. City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2024-40 by title only (if approved above)
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-40

The City of Flagstaff has been working with ADOT Section 130 (Railway-Highway Crossings Program), Federal Rail Administration (FRA), and BNSF Railway (BNSF) to develop safety enhancements at the Ponderosa Parkway BNSF crossing. These improvements will include a pre-signal for northbound vehicular traffic to alert drivers to rail activity, pedestrian gates, fencing, signage, and lights.  Design and construction of this project is funded 100% by ADOT Section 130 funds and will be managed and administered by BNSF Railway. The City will have future maintenance responsibility for items that pertain to our right-of-way (fencing, signage, traffic signals, curbs, striping). The City will also be responsible for funding any additional City requested improvements for the project. 

Design and construction of this project is funded 100% by ADOT Section 130 funds in the amount of $1,250,000 and will be managed and administered by BNSF Railway. The City will have future maintenance responsibility for items that pertain to our right-of-way (fencing, signage, traffic signals, curbs, striping). The future maintenance responsibilities will be funded by Public Works maintenance funding which is typically provided by State Highway User Revenue Funds. 

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1. Approve the IGA with ADOT as presented. 
2. Reject and direct staff to renegotiate the terms of the IGA. 
 
 

ADOT Section 130 manages rail-highway crossings throughout the state. Capital staff has been involved with Section 130, FRA, BNSF, and the Arizona Corporation Commission in evaluating rail safety improvements of our at-grade rail crossings. The diagnostic team, which included City Capital and Transportation Engineering staff developed several mitigation items to enhance pedestrian and vehicular safety. Through negotiations, ADOT agreed to fund the improvements and BNSF agreed to design and construct the improvements as part of their rail corridor reconstruction.   

Safe and Healthy Community -
Ensure the built environment is safe through the use of consistent standards as well as best practices for building and land use.
Livable Community - 
Achieve a well-maintained community through comprehensive and equitable code compliance and development.

Goal T.I. Improve mobility and access throughout the region.

• Policy T.1.5. Manage the operation and interaction of all modal systems for efficiency, effectiveness, safety, and to best mitigate traffic congestion.

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