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ARF- 2461

Regular Agenda Item 4. C.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	04/15/2014
Submitted For:	Steve Sanders
Submitted By:	Steve Sanders, Public Works Division Deputy Director, Public Works Division
Department:	Public Works	Division:	Engineering
Fiscal Year:	2013-2014 and 2014-2015	Budgeted?:	Yes
Contract Dates Begin & End:	April 15, 2014 through June 30, 2015	Grant?:	Yes
Matching Requirement?:	Yes	Fund?:	New

Information

Request/Subject

Resolution No. 14-04-06 authorizing the execution of an IGA/JPA 14-0004031-I with the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Background Information

In March 2009, Gila County entered into an agreement with ADOT to design a bridge over Tonto Creek in Tonto Basin. Part of this project required a bridge to be built over Oak Creek. In 2012, the plans for the Oak Creek Bridge were complete and the Tonto Creek Bridge design was nearing completion. The cost of the two bridges and associated earthwork was over $17 million. The County realized it did not have the funds to complete the project as one large project. It was decided to try and split the project into phases if ADOT was agreeable. After talking to ADOT it was decided to separate the bridges into 2 projects and try to secure funding for the Oak Creek Bridge.

In July 2013, Gila County Public Works applied to the Central Arizona Governments Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) for Surface Transportation Funds (STP) to assist in the construction of a bridge on Ewing Trail over Oak Creek in Tonto Basin. The cost of the Oak Creek Bridget is approximately $2 million. The County was successful in their application and was awarded $1,350,979 for the project. Gila County will fund the difference of $649,021 from the ½ cent transportation excise tax. ADOT will bid, advertise, administer and oversee construction of the project.

Evaluation

During storm events and high flows, Oak Creek becomes impassable and as result residents become isolated from goods and services.

While the County continues to work toward finalizing plans and securing funding for a bridge over Tonto Creek, we should take advantage of this opportunity to construct a bridge over Oak Creek.

Conclusion

It is the best interest of the County, the citizens of Tonto Basin, and the public to construct a bridge across Oak Creek.

Recommendation

The Public Works Division Deputy Director recommends that the Gila County Board of Supervisors adopt Resolution No. 14-04-06 approving IGA/JPA 14-0004031-I between the State of Arizona, Department of Transportation, and Gila County.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 14-04-06 which authorizes the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement (ADOT File No. IGA/JPA 14-0004031-I) between Gila County and the State of Arizona, Department of Transportation for the construction of a bridge on Ewing Trail over Oak Creek in the Tonto Basin area of Gila County. (Steve Sanders)

Attachments
Resolution No. 14-04-06
Intergovernmental Agreement with ADOT
Legal Explanation