Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Transportation Infrastructure topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Surprise approves $350,000 to advance Jomax Road extension design; IGA with Peoria sets $6 million city cap
Summary
Council authorized a FY2025 budget amendment of $350,000 to continue design work on the Jomax Road extension and accepted an intergovernmental agreement with Peoria that caps Surprise’s contribution at $6 million and makes Peoria the lead for right-of-way acquisition.
The Surprise City Council on May 20 voted unanimously to accept an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the city of Peoria and to move $350,000 in fiscal year 2025 funds to advance final design for the Jomax Road extension project.
Under the IGA the City of Surprise will lead design and construction of the new roadway segment but commit a funding contribution not to exceed $6 million; the city of Peoria will pay costs above Surprise’s capped contribution and act as lead for right-of-way acquisition. Peoria will assume operation and maintenance of the new roadway segment after construction. Council approved resolution 2025-66 to formalize the agreement and related FY25 budget amendment.
City staff and project presenters described Jomax Road as a priority east–west corridor that will improve connectivity for West Valley residents and provide an additional evacuation and mutual-aid access between Surprise and Peoria. Preliminary design is complete; if the budget amendment is approved Surprise staff will start final design in June 2025, begin right-of-way acquisition once 60% design is finished, and anticipate starting construction in late 2026 if schedules hold.
Public safety and access motivated council members and staff to pursue the project. Eric (city staff lead) said the corridor would create another route to State Route 303 and improve response and travel times for both Surprise and Peoria. The IGA requires Surprise to manage the design and construction warranty through final acceptance and directs Peoria to reimburse Surprise for the Peoria share of costs as construction progresses.
Council members praised intercity cooperation and urged staff to pursue concurrent right-of-way acquisitions and other schedule efficiencies to shorten delivery time. The council’s authorization of $350,000 for the current fiscal year covers design costs already incurred and allows work to continue through the fiscal year; the full project funding will be included in Surprise’s FY2026 budget.
Council passed the resolution and budget amendment unanimously. Staff listed the project code (P65410) and said they will return with regular updates and funding details as right-of-way and final design progress.
