HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 23-218 Joint Powers Agreement - Samson Trail PathwayMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 23-218
Meeting Date November 9, 2023
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to Approve Samson Trail Safe Route to School Pathway Joint Powers Agreement Between Valley County & City of McCall
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
Minimal Annual Maintenance
Parks and Recreation
Originator
FUNDING SOURCE:
Valley County Received State Grant for safe routes to school: $250,000 Valley County Pathways 501c3: Funded the design.
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
2023-2024
Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The purpose of this Joint Powers Agreement (“JPA”) is to memorialize the agreement between Valley County and the City of McCall with respect to planning, constructing, and maintaining
a non-motorized pathway along a certain section of Samson Trail Road. Samson Trail Road is a popular street with many full-time residents, and it is used as a commuting corridor for
people who live in the vicinity. The Parties have identified public safety as an important issue for people riding bikes and walking on Samson Trail Road, especially children. A non-motorized
pathway on Samson Trail Road from the Payette Lakes Middle School to Pearson Lane would provide a seamless connection to existing pathways in the City of McCall in Spring Mountain Ranch
and along Deinhard Lane as well as the opportunity to connect rural neighborhoods to McCall City Limits and public infrastructure within.
The proposed route for the pathway exists in an unincorporated area of Valley County and crossing over into McCall City Limits, implicating the jurisdiction of both parties. Idaho law
allows for joint action by public agencies to promote efficient use of authorities thereby enabling cooperators to provide services and facilities that meet the needs of certain geographic,
economic and population centers that would otherwise be limited. It is the intent and purpose of the parties to exercise these powers and authorities jointly and cooperatively as enumerated
in Idaho Code §§ 67-2326 through 2330.
In addition, the Valley County Pathways group has been and will continue to be an important partner in this project. Valley County Pathways supported the grant project by contracting
with a professional design & engineering firm to determine the most suitable trail location and design solutions for the project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Joint Powers Agreement between Valley County and the City of McCall regarding Samson Trail Pathway and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
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