PowerPoint Presentation (Updated on 10/22/21)

CIOSI: Gate Standards for Alley Access Control 
Program

Presentation Overview
•Background
•Alley Access Control Program
•Review of Other City’s Gate and Service 
Standards
•Discussion of Options With Cost
•Staff Recommendation
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Background
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•May 11, 2021, CIOSI Requested by Council Member 
Turner
•June 22, 2021, Council Workshop
–Purpose: To get Council direction on staff expanding the gates standards 
created as part of the Alley Access Control Program as well as funding 
options.

Alley Access Control History
• CIOSI – March 2016 requested by Council Member Aldama
• Workshop June 2016
• Pilot Program
• Alley Program
• Alley Gating To Date
• Alley Service Levels
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Approved Alley Access Control Gate
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Location of Alleys
Gated -
Not Gated -
YUCCA
*Map 1 of 3

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Location of Alleys
Not Gated -
*Map 2 of 3

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Location of Alleys
Gated -
Not Gated -
YUCCA
*Map 3 of 3

Alley Access Control Challenges
•Gates Unlocked
•Outreach in 2020 due to COVID
•Some Gate Locations
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Modified/Recessed Gate Location Candidates
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2-Foot Wall 
6-Foot Wall

Gate Placement Option
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Parking Lot for Apartments
Gate Location

Alleys Not Program Candidates
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Alleys Not Program Candidates
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Review of Other City Programs

Avondale
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Mesa
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Gilbert
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Tolleson
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Phoenix (Pilot Program)
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Summary of Other City’s Standards
•Same standard of gate used throughout program
•Secured with chains and locks (padlock - key or combination)
•Colors used (none, brown, green, black) 
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Costs

Current Cost Per Alley
Chain Link Double Swing Gate at both ends 
of alley segment - $4,200
• ~$194,000 to complete program if all 
alleys gated
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Cost Difference Per Alley
Colored - Chain Link - $5,300
~$1,100 Additional Cost Over Existing Standard
~$240,000 If Chosen To Upgrade Existing Gates
~$242,000 for 46 Possible Future Segments
~$482,000 Total Cost for Upgrade & Future
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Cost Difference Per Alley
Ornamental Iron - $5,900
~$1,700 Additional Cost
~$266,00 Upgrade Existing Gates
~$272,000 for 46 Possible Future Segments
~$538,000 Total Cost for Upgrade & Future
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Cost Difference Per Alley
Custom – estimated $8,200
~$4,000 Additional Cost
~$369,000 Upgrade Existing Gates
~$378,000 for 46 Possible Future Segments
~$747,000 Total Cost for Upgrade & Future
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Gate Options Summary
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Ornamental
$5,900 Per Segment
~$538,000 Upgrade & Future
~$359,000 Increase From     
Current Standard
Colored Chain
$5,300 Per Segment
~$482,000 Upgrade & Future
~$288,000 Increase From            
Current Standard
Current Standard
$4,200 Per Alley Segment
~$194,000 To Complete Program
Custom
$8,200 Per Segment
~$747,000 Upgrade & Future
~$553,000 Increase From     
Current Standard

Funding Options

Options to Fund Upgraded Gates
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•City Budgeted
•Council District Funds
•Neighborhood Contribution

Staff Recommendations
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•Provide a consistent standard across city
•Continue program with current existing gate standard