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City of El Mirage — Regular Meeting (2023-05-16)

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ADOT CAR No.: IGA 23-0009105-I 
AG Contract No.: P0012023000649 
Project Location/Name: El Mirage & 
Surprise Safe Routes to School 
Type of Work: Safe Routes to School 
Support Program 
Federal-aid No.: SRTS-ELM-O(213)D 
ADOT Project No.: T0425 01X 
TIP/STIP No.: ELM23-070    
Budget Source Item No.: N/A 
 
 
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT 
 
BETWEEN 
THE STATE OF ARIZONA 
AND 
THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE 
 
 
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this date ________________________________, pursuant to the Arizona 
Revised Statutes §§ 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” or “Local Agency”). 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 Arizona Revised Statutes § 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 by 
resolution, if required, a copy of which is attached and made a part of, resolved to enter into 
this Agreement and has authorized the undersigned to execute this Agreement on behalf of 
the Local Agency. 
 
3. The Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS) was established in August 2005 as part of 
SAFETEA-LU, Section 1404 of this legislation provides funding (for the first time) for State 
Departments of Transportation to create and administer SRTS programs.  This is a one-
school-year non-infrastructure project in which the recipient has eighteen (18) months to 
expend the funds, unless otherwise specified. The State and the City have identified 
programs within the City as eligible for this funding. 
 
4. The purpose of this Agreement between the State and the City is to allow the State to 
acquire federal funds for the implementation of various educational safety programs, the 
“Project”.  The Project will procure bicycle helmets, lights, and educational pamphlets. The 
City will procure supplies or services following the State procurement process or utilizing 
an established ADOT procurement contract. The Project cost, shown in Exhibit A, is 
estimated at $9,600.00, which includes federal aid and the Local Agency‘s match. The City

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will be reimbursed an amount not to exceed $ 9,053.00 for eligible costs incurred as 
detailed below. 
 
5. The interest of the State in this Project is the acquisition of federal funds for the use and 
benefit of the City and authorization of such federal funds for the Project pursuant to federal 
law and regulations. The State shall be the designated agent for the City for the Project, if 
the Project is approved by FHWA and funds for the Project are available. 
 
6. The foregoing Recitals and Exhibit A shall be incorporated into this Agreement. 
In consideration of the mutual terms expressed herein, the Parties agree as follows: 
 
 
 
II. SCOPE OF WORK 
 
1. The State will: 
 
a. Execute this Agreement, and if the Project is approved by FHWA and funds for the 
Project are available, be the City’s designated agent for the Project.   
 
b. Review and approve the SRTS application submitted by the City.  Verify the City 
demonstrates the ability to meet the SRTS requirements and provide an environmental 
review. 
 
c. After funding is authorized, send a Notice to Proceed (“NTP”) letter and coordinate with 
the City. 
 
d. Within 30 days of receipt, review, and approve invoice(s) and documentation of 
payment for the Project, reimburse the City for eligible costs incurred not to exceed 
$9,053.00, as shown in Exhibit A.  Any costs incurred prior to the date of the official 
SRTS NTP will not be eligible for reimbursement. 
 
e. Continuously evaluate the City’s program based on the regular submittal of evaluation 
data and the number of participating students. Should either of these not be met, the 
State maintains the right to discontinue the award. 
 
2. The City will: 
 
a. Designate the State as the City’s authorized agent for the Project. 
 
b. After receipt of the NTP, begin SRTS Program and activities. 
 
c. Make all payments directly to the vendor(s), and be responsible for all costs incurred for 
the Project subject to reimbursement by the State as provided herein. 
 
 
d. Within 30 days of payment to a vendor, not less than quarterly, complete and submit an 
invoice on ADOT’s Progress Payment Report (Exhibit B), attached and made a part of

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this Agreement,  including all back-up documentation, to the State for review and 
approval, of eligible costs incurred for the Project not to exceed $9,053.00. Any costs 
incurred prior to the date of the official SRTS Notice to Proceed will not be eligible for 
reimbursement. 
 
e. Communicate regularly with the ADOT Program Coordinator, based within ADOT’s 
Local Public Agency (LPA) Section. 
 
f. 
Twice a year, once during the fall school semester and once during the spring school 
semester, conduct surveys of participating classes by using the “Student Travel Tally” 
sheet.  Obtain this form by using the “Data Central” tab and then “Data Collection Forms” 
from the National Center for Safe Routes to School (NCSRTS) on-line web-site at 
(www.saferoutesinfo.org). Complete one form for each participating class. Then, enter 
this data into the NCSRTS database by first creating an account at 
www.saferoutesdata.org and following the instructions. 
 
g. Submit the cover/front page of the NCSRTS output as verification of surveys and the 
page entitled “Evaluation - Semi-Annual Data” as documentation for reimbursements to 
be processed to the ADOT Program Coordinator. 
 
h. On a semi-annual basis, along with the reimbursement request and data verification, 
submit a report, no more than one page in length, of the City’s program’s progress.   
 
i. 
Use the funds in a timely manner. The ADOT Program Coordinator has the right to 
discontinue reimbursements if sufficient progress has not been made. 
 
j. 
At Project completion, before the final reimbursement request is submitted, complete 
and submit the Project Close-Out Evaluation Form. 
 
3. The Parties understand and agree;  
 
a. That should the City fail to provide the submittal of evaluation data and the number of 
participating students on a regular basis, ADOT maintains the right to discontinue the 
Project award. 
 
 
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 this Agreement 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 until completion of the Project and all related deposits and/or reimbursements 
are made.   
 
4. Cancellation. This Agreement may be cancelled at any time so long as the cancelling Party 
provides at least 30 days’ prior written notice to the other Party. It is understood and

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agreed that, in the event the Local Agency terminates this Agreement, the State shall in no 
way be obligated to complete or maintain the Project.   
 
5. Indemnification. The Local Agency shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State, any 
of its departments, agencies, boards, commissions, 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 Local Agency, 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 Local Agency’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 Local 
Agency which may be legally imputed to the State by virtue of the State’s ownership or 
possession of land. The Local Agency’s obligations under this paragraph shall survive the 
termination of this Agreement. 
 
6. Programmed Federal Funds. The cost of the Project under this Agreement is to be covered 
by the federal funds programmed for this Project, up to the maximum available. The Local 
Agency acknowledges that actual Project costs may exceed the maximum available amount 
of federal funds, or that certain costs may not be accepted by FHWA as eligible for federal 
funds. Therefore, the Local Agency agrees to pay the difference between actual costs of the 
Project and the federal funds received.  
 
7. Termination of Federal Funding. Should the federal funding related to this Project be 
terminated or reduced by the federal government, or Congress rescinds, fails to renew, or 
otherwise reduces apportionments or obligation authority, the State shall in no way be 
obligated for funding or liable for any past, current or future expenses under this 
Agreement. 
 
8. Indirect Costs. The cost of the Project under this Agreement includes indirect costs 
approved by FHWA, as applicable. 
 
9. 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 Local Agency will provide 
information that is requested by the State to enable the State to comply with the 
requirements of the Act, as may be applicable. 
 
10. Single Audit. The Local Agency acknowledges compliance with federal laws and regulations 
and may be subject to the CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, PART 200 (also 
known as The Uniform Grant Guidance). Entities that expend $750,000.00 or more (on or 
after 12/26/14) of federal assistance (federal funds, federal grants, or federal awards) are 
required to comply by having an independent audit in accordance with §200.331 Subpart F. 
Either an electronic or hardcopy of the Single Audit is to be sent to Arizona Department of

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Transportation Financial Management Services within the required deadline of nine months 
of the sub recipient fiscal year end.   
ADOT – FMS 
Attn: Cost Accounting Administrator 
206 S 17th Ave. Mail Drop 204B 
Phoenix, AZ 85007 
SingleAudit@azdot.gov                        
 
 
11. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with 
Arizona laws. 
 
12. Conflicts of Interest. This Agreement may be cancelled in accordance with A.R.S. § 38-511. 
 
13. Inspection and Audit. The Local Agency 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 Local Agency, electronically or at the State office as set forth in this 
Agreement, at the request of ADOT. 
 
14. Title VI. The Local Agency acknowledges and will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act 
Of 1964. 
 
15. 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, as amended by Executive Order 2023-
01, issued by the Governor of the State of Arizona and incorporated in this Agreement by 
reference regarding “Non-Discrimination.” 
 
16. 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. 
 
17. 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. 
 
18. E-Verify. The Parties shall comply with the applicable requirements of A.R.S. § 41-4401. 
 
19. Contractor Certifications. The Local Agency shall certify that all contractors comply with the 
applicable requirements of A.R.S. §§ 35-393.01 and 35-394.  
 
20. Other Applicable Laws. The Parties shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations 
and ordinances, as may be amended.

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21. 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 
Project Management Group  
205 S. 17th Avenue, Mail Drop 614E 
Phoenix, AZ 85007 
PMG@azdot.gov 
 
 
For Financial Administration:  
Arizona Department of Transportation 
Project Management Group  
205 S. 17th Avenue, Mail Drop 614E 
Phoenix, AZ 85007 
PMG@azdot.gov 
 
 
 
City of El Mirage 
Attn: Autumn Grooms, DPA  
10000 N. El Mirage Rd 
El Mirage, AZ 85335 
623.876.2973 
agrooms@elmirageaz.gov 
 
 
City of El Mirage 
Attn: Martina Longoria, CPM  
10000 N. El Mirage Rd 
El Mirage, AZ 85335 
623.876.2941 
mlongoria@elmirageaz.gov 
 
 
City of El Mirage 
Attn: Robert Weddigen, CPA, 
MPA  
10000 N. El Mirage Rd 
El Mirage, AZ 85335 
623.876.2954 
rweddigen@elmirageaz.gov 
 
 
22. Revisions to Contacts. Any revisions to the names and addresses above may be updated 
administratively by either Party and shall be in writing. 
 
23. 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. 
 
24. Electronic Signatures.  This Agreement may be signed in an electronic format using 
DocuSign.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement to be effective upon the full 
completion of signing and dating by all Parties to this Agreement. 
 
CITY OF EL MIRAGE 
 
 
 
By ______________________________Date___________ 
        ALEXIS A. 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___________ 
       STEVE BOSCHEN, PE 
       Infrastructure Delivery and Operations Division 
Division Director 
 
 
A.G. Contract No. P0012023000649 (ADOT IGA 23-0009105-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

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EXHIBIT A 
 
Cost Estimate 
 
 
T0425 01X  
 
The Project costs are estimated as follows:  
 
 
 
Procurement: 
 
 
Federal-aid funds @ 94.3% 
$ 9,053.00   
Local Agency’s match @ 5.7% 
$ 547.00   
 
 
Estimated TOTAL Project Cost 
$ 9,600.00

EXHIBIT B
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PROGRESS
FINAL
Name of Vendor
10000 N. El Mirage Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
Date Started :
% Billed
% Complete
Items
CONTRACT       
AMOUNT
Previous          
Accumulative     
Amount
Current         
Month
Accumulative        
Amount
PER IGA 23-0009105-I
See Attached
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Submitted By:  
Date: 
Approved By:
Date:
     ADOT Project Manager
Total to Date
Total Previous 
Report
Current Report
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
DESCRIPTION                Hours
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROGRESS PAYMENT REPORT
Estimated Completion Date: 
23-0009105
IGA
Federal-aid No. 
Name of Project
REMIT PAYMENT TO:
City of El Mirage
T0425 01X
El Mirage & Surprise Safe Routes to School
SRTS-ELM-O(213)D
ADOT Project No.
SUMMARY OF WORK FOR WHICH PAYMENT IS REQUESTED 
ADOT PO #
Item No.  
Report No.