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Council approves IGA amendment with Pinal County to include Hunt Highway construction
Summary
Council approved a first amendment to the IGA with Pinal County to add construction of Hunt Highway (Franklin Road to Magic Ranch) to the county-managed project; Florence will pay half of the ~ $6 million construction cost when invoiced, and staff reported progress on state-land right-of-way appraisal work.
The Florence Town Council on June 2 approved an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County to include construction of Hunt Highway (Franklin Road to Magic Ranch/Oasis Road) following prior design and right-of-way work.
Public Works staff said the county will manage solicitation, contract administration, inspections, quality assurance and contractor payments for this phase. With current contractor and inspection arrangements, the total project construction cost is estimated at roughly $6 million; the town’s share is 50% of that amount and will be invoiced as work progresses. Staff reported state-land right-of-way appraisal activity (an appraisal letter referenced at $96,000) and said county and town attorneys had exchanged wording to complete the appraisal notice.
Council members acknowledged the project’s long lead time and noted expected traffic impacts during construction, but also emphasized safety benefits. Council adopted the resolution authorizing the amendment and the mayor to execute the IGA amendment.
Why it matters: The project widens and improves a key regional roadway connecting Florence with surrounding areas. County participation allows Florence to leverage county procurement and construction capacity, but creates a multi-million-dollar town financial obligation.
What’s next: County and town will proceed with initial construction tasks (north-side pipe work) while right-of-way issues are finalized; town staff will return with any required contract or payment approvals as work advances.
