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A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, adopting an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Department of Transportation and the City of Maricopa concerning the ownership, jurisdiction, and perpetual maintenance of State Route 347, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and authorizing city employees to perform all necessary acts related to the purpose of the agreement. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Since before the City of Maricopa incorporated in 2003, State Route 347 has served as an important roadway to connect those in the area to the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Over the last 20 years, the importance of this connection has increased, as thousands of Maricopa residents rely on this roadway each day to travel to the many employment, entertainment, and economic activities that the Valley offers.
But perhaps more importantly, State Route 347 welcomes the world to Maricopa. Commerce, industry, tourism, and new residents have all come into our community because of this route. With this, Maricopa's population has soared. At various times of its history, including over the past year, it has been one of the fastest growing cities in the Country. With this growth comes the increased complexities of managing access to the businesses and neighborhoods that rely upon State Route 347 for their livelihood and success. To this point, the City of Maricopa has not been able to manage these access points, the look and feel of the roadway, the amount and location of sidewalks, traffic signal timing, nor any similar aspects of the roadway that would enhance the area and improve the quality of life for our residents. Today, these are all managed by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).
IGA 22-0008745-I, between the ADOT and the City of Maricopa, would transfer the ownership, jurisdiction, and perpetual maintenance of State Route 347 to the City of Maricopa. Following the approval by the Ci...
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