10.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 10/15/2013
- From:
- Erik Solberg, Public Works Director
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement/Joint Project Agreement: City of Flagstaff Maintenance of Beulah Blvd.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
-
Approve Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) / Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and Coconino County for the maintenance of Beulah Blvd. after construction of the roadway realignment to accommodate ADOT roundabouts.
Policy Decision or Reason for Action:
Arizona Department of Transportation plans to construct improvements at SR 89A/J.W. Powell Traffic Interchange (Airport T.I.) requiring the relocation of Beulah Blvd into Fort Tuthill Park property.
Subsidiary Decisions Points: None
Subsidiary Decisions Points: None
Financial Impact:
No additional costs as the City currently maintains Beulah Blvd. in its current configuration.
Connection to Council Goal:
1. Repair Replace maintain infrastructure (streets & utilities).
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
Yes, in July 2013, approval was given for the Transfer & Purchase agreement with ADOT for project construction.
Options and Alternatives:
1. Approve the IGA/JPA as recommended
2. Instruct staff to meet with Coconino County to discuss maintenance options
2. Instruct staff to meet with Coconino County to discuss maintenance options
Background/History:
The City of Flagstaff has been providing street maintenance to Beulah Blvd since 1991 when ADOT / City completed a route transfer. ADOT is managing an independent design contract which has resulted in construction plan documents that define the ADOT project. The project is to include rebuilding the south bound I-17 on/off ramps and realignment of Beulah Blvd/SR 89A west of its current location. There will be two roundabouts included in the plan which will enhance vehicular/pedestrian movements along the roadway. ADOT will be responsible for maintenance to the roundabouts and their approaches. Staff has been involved with the planning process for the proposed improvements. In 2011, staff worked with ADOT project managers as the City conducted a street overlay project on Beulah Blvd from Forest Meadows to the ADOT project limits. We stopped the overlay project there as we knew Beulah Blvd. would be realigned into Fort Tuthill Park, and the continuance of the CIty's responsibilty for maintenance is why the IGA/JPA is being initiated.
Key Considerations:
No additional maintenance would be added to the City work load.
Expanded Financial Considerations:
None
Community Benefits and Considerations:
ADOT will be constructing a new road to serve our residents.
Community Involvement:
Inform
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
1. Approve the IGA/JPA as recommended
2. Instruct staff to meet with Coconino County on maintenance
2. Instruct staff to meet with Coconino County on maintenance