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TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
TOWN OF MARANA
MEETING DATE: August 1, 2006
AGENDA ITEM: I. 7
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Kevin Thornton, P.E., Assistant Director Public Works
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2006-118: Relating to the Public Works:
approving and authorizing the submittal of an application to the
Arizona Department of Transportation for the completion of the
Santa Cruz River Shared Use Path and approving cash match
funding for the project.
DISCUSSION
The proposed project is a 2.7 mile stretch oftrail running along the northeastern bank protection
ofthe Santa Cruz River. The northern boundary will link to previously completed segments of
shared-use path and will trigger the construction, per a signed development agreement, of a 0.7
mile extension along the Central Arizona Project Canal (CAP) Trail funded by the developer.
Completion of these sections will connect existing neighborhoods, new residential developments,
and schools to proposed commercial development providing residents of northern Marana an
alternate transportation route for work, play, and shopping.
The project includes a 14-foot wide shared-use path featuring five rest nodes with benches
featuring tile mosaic seats created by Marana High students, desert landscaping, irrigation,
signage, and connections to existing trail segments. The path will be accessible from entry points
within both the Gladden Farms and Heritage Parks to the north and the CAP trail from the south.
The path is intended to accommodate non-motorized users including pedestrians, joggers, in-line
skaters, bicyclists, and individuals in wheelchairs and other assistive equipment.
Total cost ofthe proposed project is $428,200. The Town of Marana is requesting $389,459 in
federal funds administered through the Arizona Department of Transportation, will provide
$24,407 in matching funds, and leverage $14,334 for landscaping and benches.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends authorization the submittal of an application to the Arizona Department of
Transportation for the completion of the Santa Cruz River Shared Use Path and approving cash
match funding for the project.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No. 2006-118.
CNAbluesheet
7/26/2006
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2006-118
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL
OF AN APPLICATION TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
THE COMPLETION OF THE SANTA CRUZ RIVER SHARED USE PATH AND
APPROVING CASH MATCH FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana passed a Trail System Master Plan in July 2000 to
provide a framework for development of trails connecting parks, schools, residential
neighborhoods, shopping, and other community facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana is participating in completing an interconnected trail
system linking to the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Central Arizona Project
Canal Trails, and the Santa Cruz River riparian trail system; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana recognizes the vital role that Marana's trail system
plays in regional efforts to enhance transportation circulation and is actively working to complete
the Northwest Marana - Santa Cruz River Shared Use Path (Phase III); and
WHEREAS, the Arizona Department of Transportation administers the Federal Highway
Administration's transportation enhancement program that makes funding available through a
competitive statewide application process to support construction of projects such as this trail
system; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the Town Manager is authorized to submit a
transportation enhancement application that commits cash match funding requirement and other
Town resources as necessary for the completion and ongoing maintenance of Northwest Marana
- Santa Cruz River Shared Use Path (Phase III).
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 1 st day of August, 2006.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
Resolution No. 2006-118