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9.E.a Chair's Report of the Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Works Policy Committee Mayor Bob Rivera, Thatcher Resolutions Committee Meeting, League Annual Conference On July 11, 2018, the Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Works committee (TIPW) convened to discuss one policy issue submitted by the City of Casa Grande. Below is a summary of the issue considered: 1. I-10 widening project. Casa Grande (Policy Issue 1) Craig McFarland, mayor, City of Casa Grande, submitted Policy Issue 1 that would request the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) add the I-10 Chandler -Casa Grande section widening project to the State's five-year transportation plan to begin the planning, design and construction phases of the project. Mayor McFarland explained the intent is also to request the League support the project moving forward and assist with the formation of a coalition consisting of government and private stakeholders to work with ADOT and the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC). Christian Price, mayor, City of Maricopa, explained the current barriers to the project moving forward include the pending agreement with the GRIC on acquiring right of way for one additional east and westbound lane and the availability of funding for the project. Mayor Price also explained that ADOT and the State Transportation Board cannot add the project to the five-year plan without funding. Bob Rivera, mayor, Town of Thatcher, provided support for the project and explained this corridor of I-10 is important to focus on due to the amount of travel and freight from southern Arizona and Mexico. After discussion of the issue, the committee determined that it will not move forward as a resolution since it is not a state legislative matter. The committee instead voted unanimously to request the League gather further data on the project and work with ADOT and other stakeholders to assist in moving the project forward. The committee voted to permit the League to work with ADOT and GRIC on this issue. The table below summarizes the BFED Committee's actions: Policy Issue Disposition by Committee 1 I-10 widening project League staff assigned to work with ADOT and Gila River Indian Community to encourage prudence in planning, funding, and widening I-10 Bob Rivera Mayor of Thatcher Chair, Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Works Attachment: 2018 League Conference Resolutions Packet (2125 : League Resolutions Voting) 32 Packet Pg. 168