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STRATEGIC OUTCOMES |
ACTION |
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Department: |
☐ Safe & Prosperous |
☐ Motion |
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Engineering |
☐ Active & Appealing |
☐ Resolution |
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☒ Respected & Responsible |
☐ Ordinance - Introduction |
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Division: |
☐ Connected & Engaged |
☒ Ordinance - Adoption |
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Engineering |
☐ Unique & Creative |
☐ Public Hearing |
TITLE:
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Right-of-Way Acceptance: Eastbound I-8 Frontage Road (Gila Ridge Road)
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Accept Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) right-of-way transfer of approximately 2.5 miles of the eastbound Interstate 8 frontage road (Gila Ridge Road), between Avenue 4E and Araby Road. (Engineering) (David Wostenberg)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
This acceptance supports the City Council’s strategic outcome of Respected and Responsible by ensuring safe, reliable and locally managed transportation infrastructure. Accepting ownership, jurisdiction, and maintenance responsibilities for this segment of roadway through the execution of the Highway Easement Deed 9HED SW 007, conveys the federal right-of-way necessary for this corridor and fulfills the obligations outlined in the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) 24-0009698-I. This roadway segment serves as a vital corridor for local access and regional traffic circulation. Continued maintenance of this segment enhances safety and operational consistency for businesses and the traveling public.
REPORT:
The Arizona Department of Transportation will transfer ownership, jurisdiction, and maintenance responsibility for the eastbound frontage road (Gila Ridge Road) along Interstate 8, between Avenue 4E and Araby Road, a distance of approximately 2.5 miles. As outlined in Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) 24-0009698-I, the City of Yuma agreed to accept this roadway segment upon abandonment.
The IGA was executed in connection with the State’s AZ SMART program, which provides match assistance for the Yuma Multi-Modal Transportation Center project. While the funding elements of the IGA are not part of this ordinance action, the transfer and subsequent acceptance of the frontage road were specifically included as obligations within the agreement.
Acceptance and execution of the Highway Easement Deed (HED SW 007) completes the federal land conveyance required for this roadway segment. The easement grants the City the right-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of the eastbound Interstate 8 frontage road across federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, subject to the terms and conditions contained in the deed.
This ordinance formalizes the City’s acceptance of the right-of-way and authorizes City responsibility for ongoing operation and maintenance.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 0.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP: |
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TOTAL |
$ 0.00 |
N/A |
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
Acceptance of this right‑of‑way will result in the City assuming full responsibility for ongoing operations, repairs, and maintenance of this 2.5‑mile roadway segment. No immediate capital expense is anticipated, but normal roadway maintenance activities will become a recurring obligation for the City’s Streets Division.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☐ Department
☒ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☐ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
Date: |
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John D. Simonton |
06/23/2026 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
Date: |
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Richard W. Files |
06/22/2026 |