Summary:
Peoria plans to install a traffic signal and minor roadway improvements at the intersection of 111th Avenue and Northern Avenue as depicted in Exhibit 1. The purpose of this Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) is to formalize a process for the permitting, placement and maintenance of installing the traffic signal, installing signing, pavement markings and other traffic related items on roadways where the right-of-way is not wholly within the City of Peoria’s or the City of Glendale’s jurisdiction. The portion of Northern Avenue within Peoria is a paved roadway owned and operated by Peoria, in which the jurisdictional boundary between Peoria and Glendale lies on the back/south portion of the sidewalk on the south side of Northern Avenue where Glendale has a ten (10) foot strip annexation. See Exhibit 1.
Per the IGA, the City of Peoria and the City of Glendale agree to the following terms:
Responsibilities of the City of Glendale:
a. Assign a representative to review and provide comments to Peoria within ten (10) working days of receipt of the design plans and waive any associated plan review fees.
b. Provide a letter to Peoria concurring with the proposed design prior to the commencement of the Project.
c. Issue no-cost permits to Peoria and its contractors for any necessary Project-related work performed within the Glendale right-of-way.
d. Issue no-cost traffic control permits to Peoria and its contractors for any traffic control required as part of regular maintenance and operations activities that will impact roadway and traffic.
e. Allow Peoria access for the operation and maintenance of the sidewalks, ramps, and traffic control system and equipment.
Responsibilities of the City of Peoria:
a. Act as the lead agency for all aspects of the Project, including but not limited to funding, design, environmental clearance, permit acquisition, and construction.
b. Design and construct the Project to MAG Uniform Standard Specifications and Details for Public Works Construction as Supplemented by City of Peoria Details for Public Works Construction.
c. Design all newly constructed sidewalks so they comply with the accessible route requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
d. Provide Glendale with copies of design plans for review and comment.
e. Apply to Glendale for no-cost traffic control permits for any necessary Project-related work performed within the Glendale right-of-way and follow all standard Glendale permitting procedures.
f. Apply to Glendale for no-cost traffic control permits for any operation and maintenance work that will impact the roadway and traffic within the Glendale right-of-way.
g. Require any contractors to apply for and obtain permits for construction and traffic control from Glendale for any Project-related work that lies within Glendale jurisdiction.
h. Notify Peoria’s contractors that they shall not enter jurisdiction’s right-of-way except with prior authorization.
i. Peoria is solely responsible for all actual and incurred costs of the Project, including but not limited to design, environmental clearance, permit acquisition, construction, and right-of-way.
j. Peoria and its contractors shall provide performance and payment bonds and insurance certificates to Glendale.
k. Be responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of the Project. Peoria will obtain concurrence from Glendale for the portion of the Project-related work located within the Glendale right-of-way before final acceptance.
l. Assume all responsibility for costs, operation, and maintenance responsibility and associated liability for any and all sidewalks, ramps, and traffic signals installed in the Glendale right-of-way under this Agreement.
m. Apply to Glendale for no-cost permits for any future maintenance related to the Project performed within Glendale’s jurisdiction.