The State and the City entered into agreement IGA/JPA 07-103 on October 17, 2008, with the Maricopa Association of Governments and the City of Glendale to define design, construction, and maintenance responsibilities of projects along the Loop 101 from 75th Avenue to Union Hills Drive. Per the terms of this previous agreement, the City’s obligations included routine maintenance of the westbound/southbound SR 101L Frontage Road between the back of gore point of the westbound 101L Beardsley off-ramp intersection with the westbound/southbound Loop 101 Frontage Road and SR 101L Beardsley on-ramp back of gore intersection. The City also was responsible for the routine maintenance of Beardsley Road from the westbound/southbound Loop 101 Frontage Road intersection to the roundabout at 81st Avenue.

This proposed agreement modifies maintenance responsibilities between the State and City by removing maintenance obligations from the City for the westbound/southbound Loop 101 Frontage Road and for Beardsley Road from the Frontage Road intersection to the east/south abutment of the bridge over New River. The City will continue to be responsible for all utility costs and maintenance of the existing decorative lighting on Beardsley Road, as well as for routine maintenance of Beardsley Road from the east/south abutment of the bridge over New River to the roundabout at 81st Avenue. Exhibit A depicts the maintenance responsibilities of the respective parties.

October 17, 2008 – City Council approved IGA/JPA 07-103 with the State, Maricopa Association of Governments, and the City of Glendale to define design, construction, and maintenance responsibilities of projects along the Loop 101 from 75th Avenue to Union Hills Drive.

A: Approve the intergovernmental agreement with the State of Arizona as proposed, removing certain maintenance obligations of the City on the Loop 101 Frontage Road and on Beardsley Road.

B: Reject the request and provide further guidance to staff.

By relieving the City of some existing maintenance responsibilities, the proposed intergovernmental agreement, if approved, will result in unspecified cost savings related to roadway maintenance.