RESOLUTION NO. R17-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IGA/JPA 16-0006250-I) FOR DESIGN OF THE FLASHING YELLOW ARROWS PROJECT IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE.
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
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Purpose and Recommended Action
. Recommendation commendation
This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for acceptance of Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funds for an infrastructure related safety improvement project.
Background
The National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 493 has documented that Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) operation is safer and more effective than the simple circular green light and other signals at conveying to drivers that they need to yield before turning left. In 2015, the city entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Dibble Engineering to analyze signalized intersections and develop a strategy to implement flashing yellow areas.
A prioritized list of 45 intersections was developed for implementation in three phases. Phase I was funded through an IGA with ADOT in 2016 for 12 locations. Phase II includes the installation of FYA improvements at 11 locations funded through the Transportation Operating Budget. Both Phases are currently in progress.
Phase III is currently unfunded for FYA installation at the remaining 22 locations.
Analysis
This IGA with ADOT will allow the state to advertise, bid, and award the design of Flashing Yellow Arrow improvements at 22 locations within the City of Glendale utilizing $288,000 in HSIP grant funds with a local match of $34,515.
The intersections to be improved in Phase III are listed below:
•Litchfield Rd & Glendale Ave •59th Ave & Greenway Rd
•51st Ave & Camelback Rd •59th Ave & Camelback Rd
•67th Ave & Union Hills Rd •59th Ave & Cactus Rd
•75th Ave & Union Hills Rd •67th Ave & Camelback Rd
•67th Ave & Thunderbird Rd •83rd Ave & Camelback Rd
•59th Ave & Deer Valley Rd •67th Ave & Bethany Home Rd
•67th Ave & Peoria Ave •75th Ave & Camelback Rd
•99th Ave & Camelback Rd •75th Ave & Bethany Home Rd
•83rd Ave & Glendale Ave •67th Ave & Greenway Rd
•99th Ave & Glendale Ave •91st Ave & Camelback Rd
•67th Ave & Cactus Rd •Glen Harbor Blvd & Glendale Ave
Previous Related Council Action
On April 12, 2016, Council authorized entering into an IGA with ADOT, Contract No. C-10791, for Phase I design and construction of FYA at 12 intersections.
On May 12, 2015, Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Dibble Engineering, Contract No. C-9970, to conduct a study to evaluate and prioritize intersections for Flashing Yellow Arrow installation.
Community Benefit/Public Involvement
According to the NCHRP study, the installation of flashing yellow arrows at signalized locations will enhance safety and improve operations.
Budget and Financial Impacts
The total design cost for the project is estimated at $322,515.00. Federal grant aid funding of $288,000 will require a local match of $34,515. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Traffic Mitigation Budget.
While staff does not anticipate additional project costs, should this project exceed the estimate outlined in the IGA, the City will be responsible for the additional costs. Since the funds listed in the IGA are estimates, staff requests flexibility in spending up to 10 percent of the total project cost in additional funds for design and construction cost overruns.
Funds to maintain the FYAs and associated improvements are available in the FY 2017-18 Traffic Signals, and Signs and Markings Operating Budgets, contingent upon Council budget approval. Costs are estimated at approximately $2,200 annually.
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Cost |
Fund-Department-Account |
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$34,515 |
1660-16580-518200, Traffic Mitigation |
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$2,000 |
1340-16810-513600, Traffic Signals |
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$200 |
1340-16820-524400, Signs and Markings |
Capital Expense? No
Budgeted? Yes
Requesting Budget or Appropriation Transfer? No