HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2016-18Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -18
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING A
BUDGET TRANSFER WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND - SHOP DEPARTMENT FOR THE
MODIFICATION AND UPGRADE OF THE SHOP'S AIR QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, the City Shop's current air quality monitoring is inadequate in size and
configuration and requires a large door to be left open in order to achieve adequate
ventilation and,
WHEREAS, increasing the size and reconfiguration of the system is estimated to cost
$14,000; and,
WHEREAS, the department has identified available funds in its budget which are
available as a result of the low use of snow removal equipment this past winter; and,
WHEREAS, a budget transfer of $14,000 is beyond the authority of the City Manager
and pursuant to KMC 7.25.020 the City Council, by resolution, may make transfers in
any amounts of unencumbered balances of line item accounts within a Department or
within a fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, the following budget transfer be made:
General Fund
From:
City Shop - Operating & Repair Supplies $14,000
To:
City Shop - Machinery and Equipment $14,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
2016.
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PAT PORTER, MAYOR
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210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794
Telephone: (907) 283 -7535, Ext. 236 / FAX: (907) 283 -3014
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k T : Rick Koch, City Manager
OM: Sean Wedemeyer, Public Works Director SAW
DATE: April 26, 2016
SUBJECT: Shop Department budget transfer
Rick,
This memo is in support of a resolution transferring funds within the Shop Department
operating budget to modify and upgrade the air quality monitoring system at the Shop.
Due to lower than average precipitation this winter there were very few repairs required
to snow removal equipment. This has resulted in a large surplus of funds in the
operating and supplies account. We are more than 83% of the way through the budget
year and have spent only 68% of this account funding. We anticipate there will be
approximately $32,000 remaining to lapse at the end of the fiscal year in the Shop
operating and supplies budget alone.
The air quality monitor system (brand name tox -alert) that was installed during the
construction of the shop met the requirements of the drawings and specifications.
However it has proven to be inadequate in size and configuration. The shop mechanics
are required to leave overhead doors open to accomplish the fresh air exchange that
should be controlled by the tox -alert panel and fans. I estimate it will require
approximately $14,000 to upgrade the system.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.