US Route 60 Water Infrastructure Relocation
At a glance
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for reimbursement of water and sewer main relocation ahead of US Route 60/35th Avenue/Indian School Road interchange improvements
- City will be reimbursed up to $17.1 million for pre-construction relocations by ADOT
- Additional infrastructure moves needed for unrelated water system coordination will be city-funded
- Water Services Department owns and maintains existing water and wastewater infrastructure in project area
Project Details
Location: Grand Avenue at Indian School Road and 35th Avenue (Districts 4 & 5)
Scope: ADOT's US 60/35th Avenue/Indian School Road Interchange Project will replace existing traffic interchange to improve traffic flow. Water Services Department owns water and wastewater infrastructure in project area with prior rights requiring relocation at ADOT cost.
Relocation Work
Majority of water and wastewater relocation work completed during ADOT's project construction. However, several large diameter water mains require relocation prior to ADOT's construction due to water system coordination and impacts.
City will hire Job Order Contractor to complete pre-project water relocations and consultant to provide inspection of affected facilities. ADOT will reimburse City for construction and inspection costs not to exceed $17.1 million.
Council Discussion
Pastor sought clarity on project purpose. Water Services Director Kelso confirmed project improvements involving ADOT and discussed upcoming construction plans.
Pastor questioned whether ADOT would be reimbursing City. Ms. Kelso confirmed.
Pastor requested clarification on financial obligations and whether City responsible for costs. Ms. Kelso clarified some water department infrastructure needs to move for reasons unrelated to ADOT's work; City will be responsible for covering costs of those specific adjustments.
Ordinance and Authority
Authorization for City Manager or designee to:
- Enter into Intergovernmental Agreement with ADOT for reimbursement
- Take all action necessary to execute design and construction agreements
- Execute utility service requests (electrical, water, sewer, natural gas, telecommunications, cable television, railroads, other transportation modes)
- Provide City Treasurer to accept and City Controller to disburse funds
Grant exception to Phoenix City Code 42-20 to authorize inclusion of indemnification and assumption of liability provisions in documents pertaining to transaction (ordinarily prohibited by Phoenix City Code 42-18).
Decision
Passed 8-0 on January 7, 2026 via Ordinance S-52519.
Yes (8): Hernandez, Hodge Washington, Pastor, Robinson, Stark, Waring, O'Brien, Gallego
Absent (1): Guardado
Log
2026-01-07 - City Council
- Item 80: Intergovernmental Agreement with ADOT to Relocate City Water and Sewer Mains (Ordinance S-52519) approved 8-0