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City of El Mirage — Regular Meeting (2022-05-17)

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ADOT CAR No.: IGA 22-0008508-I 
AG Contract No.: P001 2022 000685 
Project Location/Name: US Highway 
60/Grand Avenue 
Type of Work: Emergency Vehicle 
Preemption Systems 
Federal-aid No.: NA 
ADOT Project No.: MAINTAGR 
TIP/STIP No.: NA 
CFDA No.: 20.205 - Highway Planning and 
Construction 
Budget Source Item No.: NA 
 
 
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT 
 
BETWEEN 
THE STATE OF ARIZONA 
AND 
CITY OF EL MIRAGE 
 
 
THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into this date ________________________________, pursuant 
to the Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) §§  11-951 through 11-954, as amended, between the 
STATE OF ARIZONA, acting by and through its DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (the “State” or 
“ADOT”) and the CITY OF EL MIRAGE, acting by and through its MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL (the        
“City”). The State and the City are each individually referred to as a “Party” and are collectively 
referred to as the “Parties.” 
 
I. 
RECITALS 
 
1. The State is empowered by A.R.S. § 28-401 to enter into this Agreement and has delegated 
to the undersigned the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the State. 
 
2. The City is empowered by A.R.S. § 48-572 to enter into this Agreement and has authorized 
the undersigned to execute this Agreement on behalf of the City. 
 
3. It is to the mutual benefit of the State and the City to enter into this Agreement to specify 
each Party’s respective responsibilities in the development, design, installation, and 
maintenance of an emergency vehicle preemption (EVP) systems on US Highway 60/Grand 
Avenue intersections at Thompson Ranch Road/Thunderbird Road and Primrose Street 
(the “Project”). The City will be responsible for all costs including the development, design, 
and installation of the EVP system. ADOT will maintain the traffic signal poles and EVP 
systems within State right of way, in accordance with the ADOT Traffic Guidelines and 
Processes 624 – Emergency Vehicle Preemption (TGP 624). 
 
 
THEREFORE, the Recitals set forth above are incorporated into this Agreement and in 
consideration of the mutual terms expressed herein, it is agreed as follows:

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II. SCOPE OF WORK 
 
 
1.   The Parties agree: 
 
a. In the event that the EVP system must be disconnected or removed, ADOT reserves the 
right to disable the equipment or require the City to disable the equipment. In such an 
event, ADOT will notify the City and coordinate removal of the equipment. Removal of 
the equipment will be at no cost to the State. 
 
 
2. The State will: 
 
a. Issue, in accordance with the established procedures of the State’s Central District 
Permit Office, the required encroachment permit(s) for installation of the EVP systems, 
as identified by the City and approved by ADOT. Permits will be issued when 
appropriate insurance documents are provided as required by ADOT Risk Management. 
 
b. Not take any actions without prior notice to the City that has the effect of disabling an 
EVP system, rendering it not functional. 
 
c. After notification from the City as provided herein, on each occasion, make a signal 
technician available at the affected signal location, during normal working hours, to 
afford access to the signal cabinet and to answer questions from City personnel or City 
contractors regarding the EVP system. 
 
d. After completion of installation and acceptance of the Project, remain responsible for 
signal timing and maintenance of all components within the signal cabinet, except the 
EVP system, in accordance with TGP 624. 
 
 
3. The City will: 
 
a. Submit an encroachment permit application with all required documentation to the 
State’s Central District Permit Office for the installation of the EVP systems. Separate 
encroachment permit applications are required for any new construction or installation, 
related pre-construction activities, and routine maintenance and emergency work, and 
removal work, as applicable. Provide appropriate insurance with each encroachment 
permit once, then annually for the maintenance and emergency work, as applicable, to 
keep permit valid. 
 
b. Contact the ADOT Systems Maintenance Group, Signal Lighting and Technology Electric 
Group (SLATE) under the Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO) 
Division at least three business days prior to commencing any work within an affected 
signal cabinet, allowing ADOT to coordinate an onsite meeting of the Parties’ 
representatives to discuss the EVP system work to be performed. 
 
c. Install all EVP systems in accordance with TGP 624 at the City’s sole expense. 
 
d. Be responsible for all costs associated with training traffic signal technicians.

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e. Furnish any and all components for the EVP systems, including but not limited to, EVP 
components located in the controller cabinets, and sensor devices, and an emitter for 
testing. 
 
f. 
Maintain all vehicle mounted EVP systems in accordance with TGP 624 at the City’s sole 
expense. 
 
 
III. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 
 
1. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective upon signing and dating of all Parties. 
 
2. Amendments. Any change or modification to the Project will only occur with the mutual 
written consent of both Parties. 
 
3. Duration. The terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force 
and effect for successive periods of five years from the effective date and may be amended 
upon mutual written consent of both Parties. 
 
4. Cancellation. This Agreement may be cancelled at any time up prior to the installation of the 
initial EVP system(s) or after 30 days prior written notice to the other Party. It is 
understood and agreed that, in the event the City terminates this Agreement, the City shall 
be responsible for all costs incurred by the State up to the time of termination.  It is further 
understood and agreed that in the event the City terminates this Agreement, the State shall 
in no way be obligated to install or maintain the EVP system(s). 
 
5. Indemnification. The City shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State, any of its 
departments, agencies, officers or employees (collectively referred to in this paragraph as 
the “State”) from any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, proceedings, loss, cost and 
damages of every kind and description, including reasonable attorneys' fees and/or 
litigation expenses (collectively referred to in this paragraph as the “Claims”), which may be 
brought or made against or incurred by the State on account of loss of or damage to any 
property or for injuries to or death of any person, to the extent caused by, arising out of, or 
contributed to, by reasons of any alleged act, omission, professional error, fault, mistake, or 
negligence of the City, its employees, officers, directors, agents, representatives, or 
contractors, their employees, agents, or representatives in connection with or incident to 
the performance of this Agreement. The City’s obligations under this paragraph shall not 
extend to any Claims to the extent caused by the negligence of the State, except the 
obligation does apply to any negligence of the City which may be legally imputed to the 
State by virtue of the State’s ownership or possession of land. The City’s obligations under 
this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 
 
6. Insurance. The City’s contractor and subcontractors shall procure and maintain insurance 
until all of their obligations have been discharged, including any warranty periods under 
their contract with the City of El Mirage, are satisfied, insurance against claims for injury to 
persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with the 
performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, his agents, representatives, 
employees or subcontractors. The amounts and types of insurance required are those 
required by the ADOT Permits Insurance Matrix.

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7. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act. The Parties warrant compliance with 
the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 and associated 2008 
Amendments (the "Act").  Additionally, in a timely manner, the City shall provide 
information that is requested by the State to enable the State to comply with the 
requirements of the Act, as may be applicable.  
 
8. Title VI. The City acknowledges and will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Of 1964. 
 
9. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with 
Arizona laws. 
 
10. Conflicts of Interest. This Agreement may be cancelled in accordance with A.R.S. § 38-511. 
 
11. Inspection and Audit. The City shall retain all books, accounts, reports, files and other 
records relating to this Agreement which shall be subject at all reasonable times to 
inspection and audit by the State for five years after completion of the Project. Such records 
shall be produced by the City, electronically or at the State office as set forth in this 
Agreement, at the request of ADOT. 
 
12. Non-Discrimination. This Agreement is subject to all applicable provisions of the Americans 
with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336, 42 U.S.C. 12101-12213) and all applicable 
Federal regulations under the Act, including 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36. The Parties to this 
Agreement shall comply with Executive Order Number 2009-09 issued by the Governor of 
the State of Arizona and incorporated by reference regarding “Non-Discrimination.” 
 
13. Non-Availability of Funds. Every obligation of the State under this Agreement is conditioned 
upon the availability of funds appropriated or allocated for the fulfillment of such 
obligations. If funds are not allocated and available for the continuance of this Agreement, 
this Agreement may be terminated by the State at the end of the period for which the funds 
are available. No liability shall accrue to the State in the event this provision is exercised, 
and the State shall not be obligated or liable for any future payments as a result of 
termination under this paragraph. 
 
14. Arbitration. In the event of any controversy, which may arise out of this Agreement, the 
Parties agree to abide by arbitration as is set forth for public works contracts if required by 
A.R.S. § 12-1518.  
 
15. E-Verify. The Parties shall comply with the applicable requirements of A.R.S. § 41-4401. 
 
16. Anti-Israel Boycott Act. The Parties shall certify that all contractors comply with the 
applicable requirements of A.R.S. §35-393.01. 
 
17. Other Applicable Laws. The Parties shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations 
and ordinances, as may be amended.

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18. Notices. All notices or demands upon any Party to this Agreement shall be in writing and 
shall be delivered electronically, in person, or sent by mail, addressed as follows: 
 
For Agreement Administration: 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
Joint Project Agreement Group 
205 S. 17th Avenue, Mail Drop 637E 
Phoenix, AZ 85007 
JPABranch@azdot.gov 
 
 
For Project Administration: 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
Transportation Systems Management and 
Operations 
6989 2nd Street 
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 
928.277.2935 
TBD, M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 
 
For Maintenance Related Issues: 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
Transportation Systems Management and 
Operations SLATE Northern Regional 
Manager 
1959 S. Woodlands Village Blvd. 
Suite B,  MDF599 
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 
928.527.0189 
TBD, M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 
TBD, outside regular business hours 
 
 
City of El Mirage 
Attn: Bryce Christo 
1000 N El Mirage Road 
El Mirage, AZ 85335 
623.980.9980 
bchristo@elmirageaz.gov 
 
 
City of El Mirage 
Attn: Bryce Christo 
1000 N El Mirage Road 
El Mirage, AZ 85335 
623.980.9980 
bchristo@elmirageaz.gov  
 
 
 
City of El Mirage 
Attn: Cason Chambers 
10355 N 121st Avenue 
El Mirage, AZ 85335 
623.876.4237 
M-Th 6:00 am to 2:00 pm 
cchambers@elmirageaz.gov 
 
19. Revisions to Contacts. Any revisions to the contact names and addresses above may be 
updated administratively by either Party and shall be in writing. 
 
20. Legal Counsel Approval. In accordance with A.R.S. § 11-952 (D), the written determination 
of each Party’s legal counsel providing that the Parties are authorized under the laws of this 
State to enter into this Agreement and that the Agreement is in proper form is set forth 
below.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement to be effective upon the signing 
and dating of all Parties. 
 
 
CITY OF EL MIRAGE  
 
 
By ______________________________Date___________ 
        ALEXIS HERMOSILLO 
        Mayor 
ATTEST: 
 
 
By ______________________________ Date___________ 
        SHARON ANTES 
         City Clerk 
 
I have reviewed the above referenced Intergovernmental Agreement between the State of 
Arizona, acting by and through its DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, and the CITY OF EL 
MIRAGE, an agreement among public agencies which, has been reviewed pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 
11-951 through 11-954 and A.R.S. § 48-572 and declare this Agreement to be in proper form 
and within the powers and authority granted to the City under the laws of the State of Arizona. 
 
No opinion is expressed as to the authority of the State to enter into this Agreement.  
Approved as to Form: 
 
 
 
By ______________________________ Date___________ 
       City Attorney

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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
 
 
By ______________________________ Date___________ 
       BRENT A. CAIN, PE 
       Division Director, Transportation Systems Management and Operations Division 
 
A.G. Contract No. P001 2022 000685 (ADOT IGA 22-0008508-I), an Agreement between 
public agencies, the State of Arizona and the City of El Mirage, has been reviewed pursuant to 
A.R.S. §§ 11-951 through 11-954 and A.R.S. § 28-401, by the undersigned Assistant Attorney 
General who has determined that it is in the proper form and is within the powers and 
authority granted to the State of Arizona. No opinion is expressed as to the authority of the 
remaining Parties, other than the State or its agencies, to enter into said Agreement. 
 
 
By ______________________________ Date___________ 
       Assistant Attorney General