LHMPO board approves administrative amendment to FY2026–2030 TIP

The Lake Havasu Metropolitan Planning Organization executive board unanimously approved Administrative TIP Amendment No. 5 on Dec. 9, 2025, a staff‑proposed adjustment to the FY2026–2030 Transportation Improvement Program that reallocates funds within three projects but does not change overall project totals.

Miss Lajewski, the staff presenter, told the board the amendment changes two Highway Safety Improvement Program projects and the Herff Exchange project. She said the Gold Spring Road/Blue Canyon Road HSIP project will have construction costs reduced by $28,326 and design costs increased by the same amount, and that the Swanson Avenue intersections project will show a $153,477 reduction to construction. She also said ADOT asked the MPO to remove the 10% conversion fee line and instead list the Herff Exchange project’s total cost, explaining this alters only how costs are displayed, not the total funding.

Board members asked why construction line items were reduced while design increased; Miss Lajewski replied that ADOT issued a revised eligibility letter on Oct. 2 reflecting project delays and updated cost estimates, and that additional design work was needed to finalize accurate construction estimates. Council member Campbell questioned whether construction would still proceed; staff confirmed construction is expected to go forward.

The item was presented as a public hearing; no members of the public addressed the board. Council member Campbell moved to approve the amendment and the motion carried unanimously.

The approved amendment will allow staff to submit updated project worksheets and preliminary designs (up to the ADOT‑permitted design level) to pursue federal funding. Staff said the MPO will use the revised worksheets to support grant applications and maintain coordination with ADOT on eligibility and timing.