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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PROPERTY EXCHANGES ALONG GRAND AVENUE
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
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Purpose and Recommended Action
Recommendation
This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for property exchanges along Grand Avenue between 43rd and 71st avenues...b
Background
Over the past several years, ADOT and the City of Glendale have participated in joint projects to improve traffic flow and enhance safety along Grand Avenue. Between 2003 and 2007, the city partnered with ADOT to construct grade separations at major intersections with Grand Avenue, including the underpass at 59th and Glendale avenues in downtown. Based on concepts outlined in the February 2006 Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Grand Avenue Major Investment Study (MIS) Phase II, a project to improve access control and the appearance of Grand Avenue was recently completed. The project included construction of turn lanes, screen walls, access control measures, undergrounding utilities, landscape enhancements, upgraded street lighting and continuous sidewalks.
In order to accomplish project goals in Glendale, it was necessary for the city and ADOT to purchase property for the required right-of-way. Glendale staff began the acquisition process in 2006, while ADOT purchased property throughout the life of the Grand Avenue Improvement Project.
Analysis
This land exchange IGA identifies the properties to be exchanged between the City of Glendale and ADOT. In the future, Glendale may wish to combine these properties and sell the land for new development desired by the city. The agreement also includes the cost of walls that were constructed as part of the Grand Avenue Improv...
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