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ADOT CAR No.: IGA 26-0011531-I 
AG Contract No.: P0012026000120 
Project Location/Name: SR 24: SR202L – 
Ironwood Dr 
Type of Work: Roadway Widening  
 
Federal-aid No.: 024-A(201)T 
ADOT Project No.: F0719 01C 
TIP/STIP No.: CP1314 
ALN: 20.205 - Highway Planning and 
Construction 
Budget Source Item No.: 104373 
 
 
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT 
 
BETWEEN 
THE STATE OF ARIZONA 
AND 
THE CITY OF MESA 
 
 
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 MESA, acting by and through its MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL (the “City” or 
the “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 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 Local Agency is empowered by A.R.S. § 48-572 and Section 130 of the Mesa City Charter  
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 City. 
 
3. The State will design, advertise, award and administer construction of widening of State 
Route 24 (SR24) from State Route Loop 202 (SR202L) to Ironwood Drive, (the “State’s 
Project”). At the request of the Local Agency, the State will administer the design and 
construction of a roadway and barrier wall along Crismon Road as shown on Exhibit A, (the 
“City’s Project”). The City’s Project cost is estimated at $2,113,201.17, shown in Exhibit B. 
The Local Agency will be responsible for actual costs, operations, and maintenance of the 
City’s Project. The State’s Project and the City’s Project are collectively referred to as the 
“Project.” 
 
4. The foregoing Recitals and Exhibits shall be incorporated into this Agreement.

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In consideration of the mutual terms expressed herein, the Parties agree as follows: 
 
 
 
II. SCOPE OF WORK 
 
 
1.   The Parties agree: 
 
a. The Project will be completed, accepted, and paid for in accordance with the 
requirements of the Project plans and specifications. 
 
 
2. 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. Upon execution of this Agreement, invoice the Local Agency $2,113,201.17 for the costs 
associated with the City’s Project. After the Project has been completed, the State will 
either invoice or reimburse the Local Agency for the difference between estimated and 
actual costs of the City’s Project. 
 
c. Prepare and provide the design plans, specifications and other such documents and 
services required for the construction bidding and construction of the Project and 
incorporate comments from the Local Agency as appropriate.  
 
d. Utilize Local Agency standard equipment for the lighting within the City’s Project. Not 
be responsible for any costs associated with Local Agency standard equipment or future 
upgrades and modifications to the equipment.  
 
e. With FHWA authorization, proceed to administer construction: advertise, receive and 
open bids, award, and enter into a contract with the firm for the construction of the 
Project. Administer contract(s) for the Project and make all payments to the 
contractor(s).   
 
f. 
Issue, in accordance with the established procedures of the State’s Central District 
Permit Office, a permit on a yearly basis for routine maintenance and emergency work.  
Routine maintenance and emergency work will be defined within the permit. Permits 
will be issued when appropriate insurance documents are provided as required by 
ADOT Risk Management.  
 
g.  Coordinate with the Local Agency throughout the construction phase of the Project for 
the Local Agency’s inspection, testing oversight, and acceptance of the water lines as 
well as inspection of all improvements that the Local Agency will own, operate and 
maintain, as shown in Exhibit A. 
 
h. Notify the Local Agency of final inspection and acceptance of all the Project 
improvements.

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i. 
Within ADOT right of way limits, shown on Exhibit A, be responsible for maintenance 
and operations of the Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls, bridge deck, sub and 
super-structure, approach slab, parapet barrier, and the structural and nonstructural 
maintenance of the metal pedestrian fencing on the bridge over SR24. 
 
 
3. The Local Agency will: 
 
a. Designate the State as the Local Agency’s authorized agent for the Project. 
 
b. Within 15 days of receipt of invoice, pay to the State $2,113,201.17 for the costs 
associated with the City’s Project. After the Project has been completed, the State will 
either invoice or reimburse the City for the difference between estimated and actual 
costs of the City’s Project. 
 
c. Review the design documents required for construction of the City’s Project and provide 
comments to the State within 15 business days of receipt of the design documents.   
 
d. Certify that all necessary rights of way have been or will be acquired prior to 
advertisement for bids and certify that all obstructions or unauthorized encroachments 
of whatever nature, either above or below the surface of the Project area, have been 
removed from the proposed right of way, or will be removed prior to the start of 
construction, in accordance with The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property 
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 as amended; 49 CFR 24.102 Basic Acquisition Policies; 
49 CFR 24.4 Assurances, Monitoring and Corrective Action, parts (a) & (b) and ADOT 
Right of Way Procedures Manual: 8.02 Responsibilities, 8.03 Prime Functions, 9.06 
Monitoring Process and 9.07 Certification of Compliance.  Coordinate with the State’s 
Right of Way personnel during any right of way process performed by the Local Agency, 
if applicable. 
 
e. Not permit or allow any encroachments upon or private use of the public right of way, 
except those authorized by permit. In the event of any unauthorized encroachment or 
improper use, the Local Agency shall take all necessary steps to remove or prevent any 
such encroachment or use. 
 
f. 
Automatically grant to the State, by execution of this Agreement, its agents and/or 
contractors, without cost, the temporary right to enter City rights of way, as required, to 
conduct any and all construction and preconstruction related activities for the Project, 
on, to and over said City rights of way. This temporary right will expire with completion 
of the Project. 
 
g. Investigate and document utilities within city right of way within the City’s Project 
limits; submit findings to ADOT determining prior rights or no prior rights; approve an 
easement within the final right of way to re-establish the prior right location for those 
utilities with prior rights. 
 
h. Be obligated to incur any expenditure should unforeseen conditions or circumstances 
increase City’s Project costs. Should the Local Agency request changes to the scope of 
work of the Project, be responsible for the cost of said Local Agency requested changes, 
such changes will require State and FHWA approval. Be responsible for any contractor

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claims for additional compensation caused by Project delay attributable to the Local 
Agency. Payment for these costs will be made to the State within 30 days of receipt of an 
invoice from the State. 
 
i. 
Submit an encroachment permit application with all required documentation to the 
State’s Central District Permit Office for routine maintenance and emergency work. 
Provide appropriate insurance with each encroachment permit once, then annually for 
the maintenance and emergency work, to keep that permit valid. Notify the State’s 
Central District Permit Office of any emergency maintenance work affecting the State 
right of way. Submit an encroachment permit application for any new construction or 
installation. 
 
j. 
In coordination with the State, inspect and oversee the testing as required per State and 
local Standards, at its sole expense, of the water lines during construction and prior to 
completion and acceptance of the City’s Project. Any delays caused by the construction 
of the water lines will be the Local Agency’s responsibility. Be responsible for any and 
all future repairs, modifications, maintenance, damages to ADOT property resulting 
from a water line leak, or any other facilitation of use of these water lines.   
 
k. In coordination with the State and throughout the construction phase of the Project, 
inspect all City’s Project improvements that the Local Agency will own, operate and 
maintain. Be responsible for any and all future repairs, modifications, maintenance, and 
damages to the City’s Project. 
 
l. 
Within the City’s maintenance area, as identified on Exhibit A, be responsible for 
sweeping, crack sealing, removal of spills and debris, graffiti removal, repair of potholes, 
signing and striping, pavement markings, leveling and/or patching of asphalt concrete 
pavement with premix, seal coating of oxidized pavement, litter and trash removal,  
repair of the surface/base of damaged pavement presenting a safety hazard, and weed 
removal within designated areas (not covered in a separate landscape maintenance 
Agreement).  
 
m. Within the City’s maintenance area, as identified on Exhibit A, be responsible for 
operations and maintenance, including electricity costs, for roadway lighting. 
 
 
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 until completion of the Project and all related deposits and/or reimbursements 
are made. Any and all obligations of maintenance hereunder shall remain perpetual and 
shall survive any termination hereof and the assignment or assumption of this Agreement 
or the Project by another competent jurisdiction or entity.

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4. Cancellation. This Agreement may be canceled at any time up to 30 days before the award of 
the Project contract, so long as the canceling Party provides at least 30 days’ prior written 
notice to the other Party. It is understood and agreed that, in the event the Local Agency 
terminates this Agreement, the Local Agency 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 Local Agency terminates this Agreement, the State shall in no way be obligated to 
complete or maintain the Project.   
 
5. Indemnification. For Project work being done within City right of way or City owned 
equipment, 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. Third-Party Indemnification. The State shall include Section 107.13 of the 2021 version of 
the Arizona Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge 
Construction, incorporated into this Agreement by reference, in the State’s contract with 
any and all contractors, of which the Local Agency shall be specifically named as a third-
party beneficiary. This provision may not be amended without the approval of the Local 
Agency.  
 
7. Programmed Federal Funds. The cost of scoping, design, construction and construction 
engineering work 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.  
 
8. 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. 
 
9. Indirect Costs. The cost of the Project under this Agreement includes indirect costs 
approved by FHWA, as applicable.

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10. 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.   
 
11. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with 
Arizona laws. 
 
12. Conflicts of Interest. This Agreement may be canceled 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 Parties 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 Mesa - Transportation 
Attn: Justin Stadt 
300 E. 6th Street 
Mesa, AZ 85201 
480.644.5187 
Justin.stadt@mesaaz.gov 
 
 
City of Mesa -Engineering 
Attn: Stephen Ganstrom 
20 E. Main Street 
Mesa, AZ 85201 
480.644.5187 
Stephen.ganstrom@mesaaz.gov 
 
 
City of Mesa – Engineering Finance 
Attn: Candace Robideau 
20 E. Main Street 
Mesa, AZ 85201 
480-644-2825 
EngFinance@MesaAZ.gov 
 
22. Revisions to Contacts. Any revisions to the names and addresses above may be updated 
administratively by either Party with written notice to the other Party. 
 
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 as set forth 
below. 
 
24. Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be signed in an electronic format including 
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 MESA  
 
 
 
By _________________________________________________Date________________ 
        SCOTT BUTLER 
        City Manager 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
By _________________________________________________Date________________ 
              
         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 Mesa, 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 of Mesa 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_________________ 
MATT MOUL, PE 
Project Delivery and Operations 
Division Director 
 
 
 
This Agreement between public agencies, the State of Arizona and the City of Mesa, 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

NORTH
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF MESA IGA
CRISMON RD
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT NO.
024 MA 000
FEDERAL ID NO.
024-A(201)T
TRACS NO.
F0719 01C
LOCATION: SR 24 - SR 202L (SANTAN) TO IRONWOOD DRIVE
DESIGN
DRAWN
CHECKED
CML
CML
GJM
01/26
01/26
01/26
EX 24" W
EX 24" W
EX 24" W
EX 24" W
C
CRISMON RD
UNITY AVE
SR 24
SR 24 DRAINAGE CHANNEL
NOTE 1: COM RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
MAINTENANCE OF CRISMON RD WEEDS, TRASH,
DEBRIS, MSE WALLS OUTSIDE ADOT R/W,
ASPHALT PAVEMENT, CURB AND GUTTER,
SIDEWALK, SWEEPING, GRAFFITI REMOVAL, AND
REMOVAL OF NON-HAZARDOUS SPILLS.
ADDITIONAL COM RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF ROADWAY
LIGHTING INCLUDING ELECTRICITY COSTS.
Exst ADOT R/W & Access Control
Exst ADOT R/W & Access Control
Exst ADOT R/W &
Access Control
Exst ADOT R/W &
Access Control
New Waterline Stub -
See IGA Doc
NEW BRIDGE LIMITS
COM R/W
LEGEND:
MAINTAINED BY CITY OF MESA (COM) - TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN FUTURE BY DEVELOPERS
MAINTAINED BY COM - AT COMPLETION OF F0719 PROJECT
MAINTAINED BY ADOT
MAINTAINED BY COM & ADOT
SEE NOTES 1 AND 2 FOR CRISMON RD RESPONSIBILITIES
NOTE 2: ADOT MAINTENANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE MSE WALLS
WITHIN ADOT R/W, BRIDGE DECK AND
APPROACH SLAB, PARAPET BARRIER, THE
STRUCTURAL AND NONSTRUCTURAL
MAINTENANCE OF THE METAL PEDESTRIAN
FENCING ON THE BRIDGE OVER SR 24.
ADOT R/W LIMITS
FUTURE

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EXHIBIT B 
 
Cost Estimate 
 
 
F0719 01C  
 
The Project costs are estimated as follows:  
 
Construction:* 
 
 
Local Agency @ 100% 
$ 2,113,201.17   
 
 
 
 
Estimated TOTAL Project Cost 
$ 2,113,201.17   
 
 
Total Estimated Local Agency  Funds 
$ 2,113,201.17   
 
 
*  (Includes a minimum 20% construction engineering (CE) and administration cost (this 
percentage is subject to change, any change will require concurrence from the Local Agency) 
and 5% Project contingencies)