IGA with City of Phoenix

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2026-02-24)

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AGREEMENT NO. 
 
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PHOENIX AND THE 
CITY OF GLENDALE FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE 
OF STREETLIGHTING ON CAMELBACK ROAD BETWEEN  
73rd AVENUE AND 75th AVENUE 
 
Glendale CIPST23049 – Infill Lighting Phase II 
 
 
This Intergovernmental Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of            
    
 
               , 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF GLENDALE 
(“Glendale”), an Arizona municipal corporation, and the CITY OF PHOENIX (“Phoenix”), 
an Arizona municipal corporation. Phoenix and Glendale are sometimes referred to 
collectively as “Parties” and individually as a “Party.” 
 
Recitals 
 
A. 
The Cities are authorized pursuant to A.R.S. Sections 9-240 and 9-276 to lay out and 
establish, regulate and improve streets within the respective Phoenix and Glendale 
jurisdictions. 
B. 
ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 11-952(A) provides that public agencies may enter into 
intergovernmental agreements for the provision of services or for joint/cooperative actions. 
 
C. 
PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT 
The purpose of this Intergovernmental Agreement is to identify and define the design, 
construction, maintenance, and funding responsibilities of the Parties for the 
construction of streetlighting along Camelback Road, which is part of a project to 
install additional streetlights within Phoenix as part of Infill Lighting Phase II, 
Glendale CIPST23049  (“the Project”) herein referred to as the PROJECT,  
The PROJECT scope includes, but are not limited to, permitting, design, 
construction, construction management and the perpetual maintenance of the 
proposed streetlighting system. 
 
D. 
Background of Agreement:   
a. Camelback Road is a major east-west arterial within the Phoenix 
metropolitan area.  
b. Camelback Road from 73rd Avenue to 75th Avenue lies within Glendale’s 
city municipal limits. The Glendale area of maintenance responsibility is 
limited to the back of curb on the south side of the roadway. 
c. There is a segment of Camelback Road between 73rd Avenue and 75th 
Avenue that is lacking streetlighting on the south side of the road. To 
improve nighttime travel, Glendale is recommending the installation of 3 
streetlights

d. The PROJECT is being funded with local funds using Glendale’s CIP 
program. 
 
e. The Project is being designed and constructed using Glendale local 
funding. 
 
E. 
The Parties understand the terms of this Agreement—having negotiated it 
freely with sufficient time and opportunity to consult with an attorney—and now enter into it 
voluntarily. 
 
Now, therefore, for good and valuable consideration, Phoenix and Glendale agree as 
follows: 
 
Agreement 
 
I. Responsibilities 
 
1. 
Definitions: The defined terms under this Agreement are as follows: 
 
1.1 
“Project” means construction of streetlights as defined in project 
documents for City of Glendale CIPST23049 – Infill Lighting Phase II.  
 
2. 
Glendale’s 
Responsibilities. 
Glendale’s 
responsibilities 
under 
this 
Agreement are as follows: 
 
2.1 
Glendale shall act as the lead agency for all aspects of the Project, 
including, but not limited to, funding, design, utility coordination, right-of-way clearance, 
permit acquisition, and construction. 
 
2.2 
Glendale shall design and construct the Project located within the city 
of Phoenix limits to Phoenix and MAG Uniform Standard Specifications and Details for 
Public Works Construction.  
 
2.3 
Glendale shall supply Phoenix with copies of design plans for review, 
comment, and approval of the design of the streetlights within Phoenix. 
 
2.4 
Glendale shall be solely responsible for all actual and incurred costs of 
the Project, including but not limited to design, permit acquisition, utility relocation, and 
construction. 
 
2.5 
Glendale shall issue no-cost traffic control permits to Phoenix for any 
traffic control required as part of regular maintenance and operations activities that will 
impact roadway and traffic. 
 
2.6 
Glendale’s contractor shall not enter another jurisdiction’s Right-of-
Way unless prior authorization is acquired.

2.7 
Glendale shall allow Phoenix access for operation and maintenance of 
Streetlights after the completion of the PROJECT. 
 
3. 
Phoenix’s Responsibilities. Phoenix’s responsibilities under this Agreement 
are as follows:  
 
3.1 
Phoenix shall assume all operation and maintenance responsibility and 
associated liability for all streetlights installed in Camelback right-of-way under this 
Agreement., as noted in Attachment A.  
 
3.2 
Phoenix shall apply to Glendale for no-cost traffic control permits for 
any operation and maintenance work that will impact the roadway and traffic. 
 
3.3 
Phoenix shall review and provide comments to Glendale within fifteen 
(15) working days of receipt of the design plans. 
 
3.4 
Phoenix shall issue no-cost permits to Glendale for any necessary 
Project-related work performed within Glendale right-of-way. 
 
3.5 
Phoenix shall maintain and pay all utility costs associated with the 3 
streetlights on the south side of 75th Avenue between 73rd Avenue and 
75th Avenue in perpetuity. 
 
4. 
Notices Between Parties. The Parties deem that any notice that one Party 
gives, makes, or sends to any other Party under this Agreement is fully given, made, or sent 
when that notice is either: (1) personally delivered, which includes delivering by recognized 
courier service (such as Fed Ex and United Parcel Service); or (2) deposited in the United 
States by postpaid certified mail, addressed as follows: 
 
4.1 
To Phoenix:  
 
City of Phoenix, Street Transportation Department 
Attn: Briiana Velez, Director 
200 West Washington Street, 5th Floor 
Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 
Phone: 602-262-6136 
E-mail:  briiana.velez@phoenix.gov  
 
4.2 
To Glendale:  
 
 
City of Glendale, Transportation Department 
Attn: Tony Abbo, P.E., PTOE 
 
 
 
6210 W. Myrtle Ave, Suite 112 
 
 
 
Glendale, AZ 85301 
 
 
 
Phone: (623) 930-2951    
 
 
 
E-mail:  tabbo@glendaleaz.com

By written notice, a Party may change its address to which another Party may give, make, 
or send a notice. 
 
II. Statutory Requirements 
 
5. 
Duration – A.R.S. § 11-952(B)(1). This Agreement will expire 30 years from 
its Effective Date (above).  Unless otherwise lawfully terminated by the Parties, this 
Agreement expires upon completion and acceptance of the Project and fulfillment of all 
terms of the Agreement. 
 
 
6. 
Purpose – A.R.S. § 11-952(B)(2). Phoenix and Glendale enter into this 
agreement to jointly procure the scope of work provided in § I above. This work will serve 
to install streetlights in 14 locations within the City of Phoenix and the City of Glendale. 
 
7. 
Termination – A.R.S. § 11-952(B)(4). This Agreement will terminate upon the 
earliest occurrence of any of the following: 
 
7.1 
the Agreement reaches the end of its term;  
 
7.2 
Phoenix completes—and Glendale accepts—all services set forth in 
the Scope of Work (“Services”), attached and incorporated by reference as Exhibit 1 
 
7.3 
Phoenix or Glendale terminates agreement upon furnishing the other 
with a written notice at least 30 days before the effective termination date, with each Party 
to bear its own costs and expenses to date of termination. 
 
III. Standard Terms and Conditions 
 
8. 
Recitals and Captions: The Parties acknowledge that recitals set forth above 
are true and correct, and are incorporated into this Agreement by reference. The captions 
in this Agreement are merely for reference, and not to construe or limit the text. 
 
9. 
Governing Law and Jurisdiction. The laws of the State of Arizona will 
govern this Agreement. Any citations to a statute in this Agreement refers to the version of 
that statute in effect when the Parties execute this Agreement. ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 12-133 
and 12-1518 may require arbitration of a dispute. Otherwise, the dispute is subject to the 
jurisdiction of the Maricopa County Superior Court. 
 
10. 
Compliance with Laws. Phoenix and Glendale will comply with all applicable 
federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, and executive orders, 
including those governing equal employment opportunity, immigration, nondiscrimination, 
and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

11. 
Mutual Benefits. In making the promises contained in this Agreement, the 
Parties agree that certain benefits and advantages will accrue for each Party by 
performance of this Agreement, so they enter this Agreement in reliance on the mutual 
benefits afforded each Party.  
 
12. 
No Adverse Inference. This Agreement shall not be construed more strongly 
against one Party or the other. The Parties to this Agreement had equal access to, input 
with respect to, and influence over the provisions of this Agreement. Accordingly, no rule of 
construction which requires that any allegedly ambiguous provision be interpreted more 
strongly against one Party than the other shall be used in interpreting this Agreement. 
 
13. 
Successors and Assigns. The Parties bind themselves and their 
successors, assigns, and legal representatives to this Agreement’s covenants. A Party may 
not assign or otherwise transfer its interest in this Agreement without the other Parties’ 
written consent. 
 
14. 
No Agency Created. Nothing in this Agreement: (1) creates any partnership, 
joint venture, or agency relationship between the Parties; or (2) gives any right or cause of 
action for the benefit of any person, firm, organization, or corporation that is not a Party 
here. 
 
15. 
No Third-Party Beneficiaries or Agency. Nothing in this Agreement gives 
any rights or benefits to anyone but the Parties. All duties and responsibilities undertaken 
under this Agreement are for the exclusive benefit of Phoenix and Glendale—and not any 
other party. This Agreement does not create a contractual relationship with any third party 
or otherwise establish any third-party beneficiaries. No third party may enforce the terms 
and conditions of this Agreement.  
 
16. 
Contract Cancellation. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is 
subject to cancellation by the either Party pursuant to the provisions of ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 
38-511. 
 
17. 
No Payment of Consideration for Agreement. Phoenix and Glendale 
warrant that they have not paid or given—and will not pay or give—any third person any 
money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement. 
 
18. 
Entire Agreement. This Agreement expresses the full agreement and 
understanding of the Parties, superseding all prior written or oral communications. 
 
19. 
Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this 
Agreement’s terms are effective unless in writing and signed by the Parties. 
 
20. 
Severability. If any provision or application of this Agreement is invalid or 
illegal, then the Agreement’s remainder endures unaffected and enforceable to the fullest 
extent permitted by law—so long as the severability does not defeat this Agreement’s 
fundamental purposes.

21. 
Counterparts. The Parties may sign this Agreement in counterparts, and 
each counterpart will be effective and enforceable as though it were the original agreement. 
 
22. 
Authority.  Each Party represents and warrants that: (a) the person signing 
this Agreement on the Party’s behalf is duly authorized and empowered to enter into and 
execute the Agreement; and (b) all persons or entities affiliated with the Party are bound by 
the terms of this Agreement. 
 
23. 
Default. In the event of default under this Agreement, the nondefaulting Party 
will have all rights and remedies available to it at law or in equity. The exercise by any Party 
of one or more such rights or remedies will not preclude that Party from exercising—at a 
different time—any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the 
defaulting Party. 
 
24. 
Nonliability of Officials and Employees. In the event of any default or 
breach by Phoenix or Glendale, no official or employee of Phoenix or Glendale will be 
personally liable for any payments or other obligations due under this Agreement. 
 
25. 
No Waiver. A Party may not construe the failure or delay of another Party to 
enforce—or require performance of—any of this Agreement’s provisions to be a waiver of 
that provision. Such failure or delay will not affect the validity of any part of this Agreement 
or the rights of the Parties to enforce every provision.  
 
26. 
Additional Documents/Actions. The Parties agree to execute and deliver all 
documents and take all actions reasonably necessary to implement and enforce this 
Agreement.  
 
IV. Special Terms and Conditions 
 
27. 
Indemnity. Each Party (as “Indemnitor”) agrees to indemnify, defend, and 
hold harmless the other Party (as “Indemnitee”) from and against any and all claims, 
losses, liability, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) (hereinafter 
collectively referred to as “Claims”) arising out of bodily injury of any person (including 
death) or property damage, but only to the extent that such Claims which result in 
vicarious/derivative liability to the Indemnitee are caused by the act, omission, negligence, 
misconduct, or other fault of the Indemnitor, its officers, officials, agents, employees, or 
volunteers. 
 
28. 
Legal Worker Requirements. Glendale acknowledges that ARIZ. REV. STAT. 
§ 41-4401 prohibits it from entering a contract for services with anyone who fails—or whose 
subcontractors fail—to comply with e-verify requirements under ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 23-
214(A). Glendale warrants its own compliance—and the compliance of each contractor it 
uses—with ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 23-214(A) and all federal immigration laws and regulations 
that relate to employed personnel. Breach of this warranty is a material breach of the 
Agreement, subject to penalties including termination of the Agreement. Phoenix retains the 
legal right to inspect the papers of any Glendale or contractor employee who works under 
the Agreement to ensure that Glendale is complying with this warranty.

29. 
Audit. Phoenix reserves the right to audit Glendale’s books, accounts, 
reports, files, and other records concerning Glendale’s performance under this Agreement. 
All records relating to this Agreement will be subject at all reasonable times to inspection 
and audit by Phoenix for five years following this Agreement’s termination. For that 
duration, Glendale will keep all records pertaining to this Agreement on a generally accepted 
accounting basis and produce them at an office designated by Phoenix upon request. 
 
30. 
Legal Worker Requirements. Phoenix acknowledges that ARIZ. REV. STAT. 
§ 41-4401 prohibits it from entering a contract for services with anyone who fails—or whose 
subcontractors fail—to comply with e-verify requirements under ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 23-
214(A). Phoenix warrants its own compliance—and the compliance of each contractor it 
uses—with ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 23-214(A) and all federal immigration laws and regulations 
that relate to employed personnel. Breach of this warranty is a material breach of the 
Agreement, subject to penalties including termination of the Agreement. Glendale retains 
the legal right to inspect the papers of any Phoenix or contractor employee who works under 
the Agreement to ensure that Phoenix is complying with this warranty. 
 
31. 
Audit. Glendale reserves the right to audit Phoenix’s books, accounts, 
reports, files, and other records concerning Phoenix’s performance under this Agreement. 
All records relating to this Agreement will be subject at all reasonable times to inspection 
and audit by Glendale for five years following this Agreement’s termination. For that 
duration, Phoenix will keep all records pertaining to this Agreement on a generally accepted 
accounting basis and produce them at an office designated by Glendale upon request. 
 
 
 
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In witness whereof, Phoenix and Glendale, having carefully read and reviewed the 
foregoing paragraphs, have executed this Agreement to be effective on the date first written 
above.  
 
 
 
CITY OF GLENDALE 
 
Recommended by: 
 
 
_______________________________ 
Patrick S. Banger 
 
           Date 
City Manager 
   
 
Approved and Accepted by: 
 
 
    _____________________________ 
      Jerry P. Weiers  
           Date 
      Mayor  
 
 
     Attest by: 
 
     _____________________________ 
      Julie K. Bower  
             Date  
      City Clerk 
 
 
 
APPROVAL OF CITY ATTORNEY  
 
 
I hereby state that I have reviewed the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement and declare 
the Agreement to be in proper form and within the powers and authority granted to the City 
by its respective governing body under the laws of the State of Arizona. 
 
 
_________________________ 
Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney

CITY OF PHOENIX 
 
Recommended by: 
 
 
_______________________________ 
Briiana Velez  
 
Date 
Street Transportation Department Director  
 
   
 
Approved and Accepted by: 
 
 
  _____________________________ 
      Jeffery Barton, City Manager Date 
 
 
 
     Attest by: 
 
 
     _____________________________ 
       Clerk of the Council 
             Date  
 
 
APPROVAL OF CITY ATTORNEY  
 
 
I hereby state that I have reviewed the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement and declare 
the Agreement to be in proper form and within the powers and authority granted to the City 
by its respective governing body under the laws of the State of Arizona. 
 
 
 
_________________________ 
City Attorney

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT DETERMINATION 
 
 
In accordance with the requirements of A.R.S. § 11-952(D), each of the undersigned 
attorneys acknowledge: (1) that they have reviewed the above Agreement on behalf of their 
respective clients; and (2) that, as to their respective clients only, each attorney has determined that 
this Agreement is in proper form and is within the powers and authority granted under the laws of 
the State of Arizona. 
 
 
_______________________________         _________________________________ 
 
RoseMarie Horvath 
 
 
Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney 
 
Attorney for City of Phoenix   
 
Attorney for City of Glendale

ATTACHMENT A 
 
NEW STREELIGHTS INSTALLED IN THE CITY OF Phoenix’s RIGHT OF WAY 
 
 
Proposed streetlights to be 4’ 
back of curb or at face of 
sidewalk