Council approves IGA with ADOT for Theater Drive improvements
At a special meeting on Tuesday, the Sierra Vista City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation needed to accept $1.8 million of state funds for improvements to Theater Drive between 7th Street and Carmichael Avenue.
Developed as a joint effort between the City of Sierra Vista and Cochise County, this project was submitted for potential appropriation by the Sierra Vista Metropolitan Planning Organization. The project will improve pedestrian and bicycle access, standardize the roadway cross section, incorporate drainage improvements, and add on-street parking along Theater Drive in Sierra Vista’s West End.
Ownership of this section of Theater Drive is split between the City and Cochise County. Both the City and County were involved in the conceptual design process. Now the City will work with Cochise County to plan next steps for the project.
In other business the City Council approved:
- Amendments to Chapters 150 and 152 of the City Code of Ordinances, adopting the latest International Building Codes and updating local codes with minor changes. One new amendment pertains to residential homes using battery storage systems.
- An amendment to Chapter 33 that cleans up a conflict found with the personnel rules regarding contracts for executive staff.
- Authorization to proceed with an intergovernmental agreement between the City, Cochise County Sheriff’s Office, and the Cochise County Community College District continuing a partnership to operate the Southeastern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy on the Cochise College Douglas Campus.
- An addendum to the City Attorney’s Contract.
More information from Tuesday’s City Council meeting is available in the supporting documents for the Tuesday, July 11, City Council meeting. They can be accessed via the City’s website at www.sierravistaaz.gov/government/city-council/council-documents.
City Council meetings can be streamed live and past meetings can be viewed on YouTube. The meetings are also aired on Cox Channel 12. Learn more at www.sierravistaaz.gov/government/city-council/council-meetings or in the “Council HQ” page at engage.sierravistaaz.gov.
