TITLE
The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Maricopa and Pinal County for a financial contribution to the widening of the Pinal County portion of State Route 347. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
In May 2025, the City Council approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) in which the City of Maricopa was responsible for paying a $50 million local contribution to ADOT to help fund the widening of State Route 347 (SR347). This $50 million local contribution is due to ADOT by June 1st, 2026.
Previously, the City worked with Pinal County to secure a commitment from the County for $20 million of this $50 million local contribution, leaving the City with a $30 million local contribution. Maricopa's $30 million local contribution will be funded from a revenue bond based on the Commuting Corridor Sales Tax supplement, which went into place on October 1st, 2025 and is set to last for 20 years. The $20 million contribution from Pinal County is dedicated via this agreement. Upon approval by the City Council and the Pinal County Board of Supervisors, Pinal County would provide its $20 million local contribution to Maricopa by May 1st, 2026. Once the City receives the payment from Pinal County, it will add Maricopa's bond proceeds to add up to the $50 million that is due to ADOT by June 1st.
At this time, ADOT is projecting to hire their construction team at the start of the new year, with construction starting by summer 2026.
Once approved by the City Council, this item will move on to the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for final approval and signature.
PRESENTER
This item will be presented by City Manager Benjamin Bitter.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the IGA with Pinal County.