HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 86-09RESOLUTION NO.86-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,REQUESTING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF MARICOPA COUNTY TO CONSIDER
APPROPRIATE MODIFICATIONS TO THE APACHE JUNCTION FLOOD RETARD-
ING STRUCTURE IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE EXPANSION OF THE INITIAL
ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION FOR FUTURE TRAFFIC NEEDS.
WHEREAS,the Flood Control District of Maricopa County and other sponsors
have agreed to construct flood retarding structures and floodways to protect
life and property i n Maricopa County;and
WHEREAS,the Apache Junction Flood Retarding Structure i s presently under
design;and
WHEREAS,the Apache Junction Flood Retarding Structure lies partially with-
i n the city limits of the City of Apache Junction;and
WHEREAS,the East Valley including the City of Apache Junction,i s projected
to be the fastest growing part of the Phoenix Urban Area according to private
and governmental studies;and
WHEREAS,the proposed structure's life will extend into the first part of
the Twenty -First Century;and
WHEREAS,the proposed twenty-eight (28')foot roadway section and ten (10')
foot shoulders as proposed will only accommodate present and short-term traffic
demands;and
WHEREAS,failure to consider future development needs may result i n an inade-
quate transportation corridor;and
WHEREAS,the costs to expand the roadway base i n the future would be substan-
tially greater due to inflation,development encroachments,and governmental
requirements.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City
of Apache Junction,Arizona,that the Board of Directors of the Flood Control
District of Maricopa County be requested to consider construction of the Apache
Junction Flood Control Structure i n such a manner so as to expand the roadway
base for future roadway expansion and transportation needs.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THIS 1ST DAY OF APRIL ,1986.
ATTEST:
Kathleen Connelly
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Dv
Ncolv,k0,celifffder
City 'Attorney
lorman S.Hill
Mayor