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TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
MEETING DATE: May 17,2006
TOWN OF MARANA
AGENDA ITEM: J. 1
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Gilbert Davidson, Assistant Town Manager
AGENDA TITLE: Resolution No. 2006-66: Relating to Transportation; declaring
support to develop a regional transportation plan and designating
an initial contact person to act on its behalf in identifying
regionally significant routes for Pinal County
DISCUSSION
Approval of Resolution No. 2006-66 affirms the Town's support for Pinal County's efforts to
develop a Regional Transportation Plan. The goal of this effort is to establish a long-range plan
for regional roadways in Pinal County. At least one Town staff member will serve as a contact
person and will participate in the upcoming meetings with Pinal County staff and representatives
of other area jurisdictions to assist in developing a Pinal County Regional Transportation Plan. It
is critical that the Town stay informed and involved with respect to Pinal County's planning for
regional roadways in order to ensure optimal connectivity between our roadway systems.
A TT ACHMENTS
. Letter from Pinal County Board of Supervisors
. Resolution of Support from the Town
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Mayor and Council affirm the Town's support for the Pinal County Regional
Transportation Plan.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No. 2006-66.
Pinal County Regional Transportation Plan
FP/Engineering
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2006-66
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION; DECLARING SUPPORT TO DEVELOP A
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND DESIGNATING AN INITIAL CONTACT
PERSON TO ACT ON ITS BEHALF IN IDENTIFYING REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT
ROUTES FOR PINAL COUNTY
WHEREAS, the cities, towns and unincorporated areas of Pinal county are experiencing
unprecedented growth creating considerable transportation needs for the traveling public; and
WHEREAS, developing a transportation system to accommodate the travel demands of
the public is necessary to ensure a high quality of life and continued growth of Pinal County; and
WHEREAS, Pinal County and the cities, towns and Indian communities within Pinal
county wish to develop a safe and efficient transportation system acceptable to Pinal County and
the cities, towns and Indian communities within Pinal County and in accordance with adopted
regional planning concepts; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of Pinal county and the cities, towns, and Indian
communities within Pinal County to develop a regional transportation plan that provides for a
high level of mobility; encourages connectivity in transportation improvement projects; and
coordinates planning activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana, Arizona, as follows:
1. That this body supports the development of a regional transportation plan for Pinal
County and commits the necessary staff to participate in the efforts to develop a regional
transportation plan and to identify regionally significant routes; and
2. That this body designates Jim DeGrood, Assistant Town Manager for the Town of
Marana as its initial contact person to act on its behalf in the development of a regional
transportation plan and to identify regionally significant routes for Pinal County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 17th day of May, 2006.
ATTEST:
Ed Honea, Mayor
Jocelyn C. Bronson
Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy
Town Attorney
PINAL COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
LIONEL D. RUlZ, District 1
Mamllloth
TERRY DOOLITTLE
Conn\)' Man811eJ'
SANDIE SMITH. District 2
Apaelle .Junction
DAVID SNIIlER, District 3
ClIsa Grande
March 20, 2006
Dear Pinal Stakeholder:
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors would like to thank you for participating in the Pinal
Regional Transportation Summit and discussing your government's transportation needs with us. The
summit provided an opportunity for stakeholders to create the vision for regional transportation
planning. We appreciate your support of this exciting planning effort and hereby reiterate our
commitment to fund the development of a regional transportation plan.
Multiple small area transportation studies are currently underway within Pinal County an.d the
recommendations from these studies will provide the foundation for the regional transportation plan. As
discussed at the summit, the next step in developing the regional transportation plan is to identify
regionally significant routes. To begin this process, we need to identify key stakeholders to participate in
the study and ask for their commitment to the study. This will be accomplished through the execution of
a resolution of support to develop a regional transportation plan and to designate an initial point of '
contact for the study. A sample resolution is enclosed for your use.
Please submit your fully executed resolution of support to Kathy Borquez, Pinal County
Department of Public Works, P. O. Box 727, Florence, AZ, 85232 by Monday, April 24, 2006. If you have
questions with the enclosed information, please contact Kathy at 520"866"6406 or
kathy .borquez@co.pinal.az.us.
The future of Pinal County will surely be challenging but we believe that together we can create a
better transportation system for the region. Your commitment to develop a regional transportation plan
is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Lionel Ruiz (j
District 1 Supervisor
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Sandie Smith "'..- David Snider "
District 2 Supervisor District 3 Supervisor
POST OFFICE BOX 827 31 N. PINAL S'I: FLORENCE, ARIZONA 85232 PHONE (520) 866-6211 TDD (520) 866-6379 FAX (520) 866-6512