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RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -53
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ADOPTING THE
CITY OF KENAI RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STATE -WIDE PROJECTS FOR THE STATE
FISCAL YEAR 2017
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska undertakes capital improvements projects that provide
a benefit to all of the citizens of Alaska; and,
WHEREAS, certain ongoing and proposed State of Alaska Capital Projects providing
State -Wide benefits are located within and /or near the corporate boundaries of the
City of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council recognizes the benefit of these projects for all of the
citizens of Alaska; and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council supports the funding and construction of State -
Wide Projects; and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council held a public hearing on the Capital Improvements
Program adoption on September 16, 2015 which included the discussion regarding
State -Wide Projects; and,
WHEREAS, if unforeseen circumstances occur, the City Council authorizes the City
Manager to modify as necessary the City of Kenai's Recommendations for State -Wide
Projects for the State Fiscal Year 2017, and that any modification will be brought
before Council for approval at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, adopts the attached City of Kenai Recommendations for State -Wide Projects
for the State Fiscal Year 2017.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 7th day of October,
2015.
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
CITY OF KENAI RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
STATE -WIDE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
SFY 2017
PRIORITY
NUMBER
PROJECT TITLE
DESCRIPTION
STATE
FUNDING
REQUEST
LOCAL
CONTRIBUTION
NOTES /COMMENTS
Kenai Spur Highway - Supplemental
Appropriation
The State presently has $20 million from a voter - authorized
$ 30,000,000.00
$ -
The Alaska State Department of Transportation and Public
GO Bond sale to construct improvements from Mile 2.8 -0 8.1
Facilities (ADOT /PF) is presently conducting preliminary
of the Kenai Spur Highway.
design for a five -lane project. ADOT /PF estimates the
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construction cost at approximately $45 -$50 million. This
project will address not only current use /volume needs but
address needed transportation infrastructure in support of
the new LNG Plant to be located in Nikiski.
Lower Kenai River Drift Boat Pull -Out
Project would provide lower river access point for pull -out of
Unknown-
$ -
ADNR was supposed to accomplish a "Needs Assessment
drift boats only.
Greater than
Study" in 2011. The study that was performed did not
$3,500,000
include a needs assessment or address carrying capacity.
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It's doubtful any funding would be available for this project
in advance of a study identifying the "carrying capacity" of
the Kenai River, and that State/federal funding would be
appropriated to a State Agency that would be responsible
for the construction and operation of the facility.
Bridge Access Road, Pedestrian
Pathway
This project would construct a pedestrian pathway from the
$ 3,000,000.00
1 am not aware of any sources of funding that are available
Kenai Spur Highway to Kalifomsky Beach Road along Bridge
for this project, and several regulatory agencies (EPA,
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Access Road. This area is heavily traveled by pedestrians,
USDF &Y) have expressed significant opposition to the
sight seer's, bicyclists, etc. This project is approximately 2
project.
miles long and would complete the 24 mile Unity Trail that
connects Kenai and Soldotna, along both the Spur Highway
and Kafrfomsk Beach Road,
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MEMO:
TO: City Council
FROM: Rick Koch, City Manager
DATE: September 24, 2015
SUBJECT: Resolution 2015 -53, Adopting the City of Kenai Capital
Improvement Recommendations for State -Wide Projects for the
State Fiscal Year 2017
The purpose of this correspondence is to recommend Council approval of the above referenced
resolution and list of projects that benefit the majority of Alaskan residents and are located in
the Kenai area.
This list of projects should not compete with, or mistakenly be considered, "Kenai" projects.
They should be recognized as having State -Wide benefit and, if funded, the funding should be
denoted as benefiting House Districts 1 -40.
Assuming Council adoption, I will submit the City's recommendations to the Governor's Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) by the end of October. OMB begins assembling and
considering the Governor's Capital Budget shortly after the first of November. The Governor's
Capital Budget is generally released in mid - December, and it becomes increasingly difficult after
the middle of November to have requests considered.
Thank you for your attention in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact me at
your convenience.