Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2013-15:  Authorizing the transfer of City-owned property to the State of Arizona in accordance with the Purchase Agreement for APN 116-13-001C (Tract No. 1 in Warranty Deed - full taking) and APN 116-13-001D (Tract No. 2 Parcel 1 and 2 - partial taking), located adjacent to existing Beulah Blvd. near Fort Tuthill.  

Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) plans to construct improvements at the SR 89A/J.W.Powell Traffic Interchange (Airport T.I.) requiring right-of-way acquisition from several property owners including the City of Flagstaff (COF).  In part, ADOT's project includes the realignment of Beulah Boulevard / SR 89-A crossing over two COF owned parcels.
Subsidiary Points: None

The City of Flagstaff will receive $33,591.00 from ADOT for the property rights transfer in accordance with the attached Purchase Agreement. All costs associated with the construction of the project are funded by ADOT. Upon completion of the project, Beulah Blvd. and a portion of existing SR89A abandoned right-of-way will be transferred back to the City. Annual O&M costs are not expected to increase as the City is already maintaining Beulah Blvd.

1. Repair Replace maintain infrastructure (streets & utilities)
2. Effective governance

No, however the City Council will have an opportunity in the near future to consider an IGA defining maintenance obligations which will be effective upon completion of the project and once property rights are returned to the City. Staff is currently working with ADOT to complete the IGA.

1)  Adopt Ordinance 2013-15 as recommended
2)  Reject Ordinance 2013-15 and direct staff to renegotiate terms of the Purchase Agreement. (This option would delay ADOT advertisement for construction bids)

The City of Flagstaff has been actively involved in the ADOT planning process for proposed improvements along the I-17 corridor.  In 2011, ADOT completed a Design Concept Report (DCR) which identified many improvements including modifications to existing SR-89A / J.W. Powell Blvd.  In addition to the DCR, an independent design contract (managed by ADOT) has resulted in construction plan documents which define this ADOT project to include rebuilding the south bound I-17 on/off-ramps and realignment of Beulah Blvd./SR 89A west of its current location.  City Staff has participated in concept development, roadway alignment, monthly project meetings, periodic plan reviews, utility relocation coordination, maintenance agreements, and right-of-way dedication.

ADOT anticipates advertising for bids to construct the project in August 2013.  Physical construction of the proposed improvements is scheduled to begin in spring 2014, as weather permits.

None

Preservation of usable remnant parcels was considered while defining the realignment of Beulah Blvd.  Future expansion of the City's Well Pump-house facility can be accommodated at it's current location.  This northerly most remnant parcel will also accommodate additional facilities as determined appropriate for this location. Other remnant parcels, and existing right-of-way intended to be extinguished to the City, will remain undeveloped to accommodate existing/future utility infrastructure. 

Two roundabouts are included in the plan which are intended to greatly enhance vehicular/pedestrian movements along the roadway intersections of the on/off-ramps, J.W. Powell Blvd, Ft Tuthill entrances, Beulah Blvd., and SR 89A.  

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