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TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
TOWN OF MARANA
MEETING DATE: June 6, 2006
AGENDA ITEM: J. 6
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: James DeGrood, Assistant Town Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2006-77: Relating to Transportation; authorizing
the execution of an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona
Department of Transportation for the signalization of the
Tangerine Interchange
DISCUSSION
Construction of the Tangerine Farms Road Improvement District is anticipated to begin in the
fourth quarter of 2006. As part of this effort, the Town must also improve the Tangerine
Interchange to include the widening ofthe westbound offi'amp and the signalization of both ramp
intersections with Tangerine Road.
The Town and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) have negotiated the extent
and responsibilities for the improvements at the interchange. The Town will be responsible for
the construction of the improvements, and ADOT will reimburse the Town for the cost of the
traffic signal at the westbound ramp intersection.
The Town also desires to install emergency vehicle preemption (EVP) equipment at the signals
as a part of this project, as is done with all signals constructed by the Town. ADOT will permit
the installation of this equipment at the interchange signals provided that Marana covers the cost
of installation and maintenance of the EVP equipment.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona
Department of Transportation for the signalization of the Tangerine Interchange.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution 2006-77.
Resolution 2006-77(Tangerine Farms Road)
JRD May 26, 2006
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MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2006-77
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SIGNALIZATION OF THE TANGERINE INTERCHANGE.
WHEREAS, it is necessary for. the Town of Marana to construct Tangerine Farms Road
from Interstate 10 to Moore Road as delineated within the plans titled Tangerine Farms Road,
Moore Road to Interstate 10, Town of Marana project no. 2004-36; and
WHEREAS, the construction of Tangerine Farms Road will necessitate improvements to
the existing Tangerine Interchange on Interstate 10, which the Town of Marana will undertake;
and
WHEREAS, the Needed Improvements consist of roadway ramp widening and the
signalization of the ramp intersections; and
WHEREAS, the Arizona Department of Transportation is willing to reimburse the Town
of Marana for the construction of the traffic signal serving the westbound Interstate 10 ramp,
excluding the cost of emergency vehicle preemption equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana find that the public health,
safety and welfare necessitate the construction of Tangerine Farms Road between Moore Road
and Interstate 10 as well the associated interchange improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana, Arizona, authorizing and directing the Mayor and staff to execute an intergovernmental
agreement for the construction of interchange improvements at the Tangerine Road Interchange.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 6th day of June, 2006.
Mayor Ed Honea
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ATTEST:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk