HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 2016-01Suggested by: Parks & Recreation
Commission
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, ENCOURAGING THE KENAI CITY COUNCIL TO INCLUDE $35,000 IN
THE UPCOMING FY17 BUDGET FOR CONCEPTUAL DESIGN DOCUMENTS OF AN
EVENT PARK, INCLUDING A PERMANENT STAGE.
WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council considered and adopted Resolution 2015 -47 on
August 19, 2015 establishing a subcommittee and providing the necessary framework
to accomplish a Feasibility Study as it relates to an expanded and /or new park designed
to host current events and anticipated future events; and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai Outdoor Opportunity Location (KOOL) Subcommittee met on
average every three weeks from September 3, 2015 to March 3, 2016 for the purpose of
exploring the feasibility and costs for the phased construction of a park facility,
including a permanent stage in the City; and,
WHEREAS, the KOOL Subcommittee accomplished the following:
• Identified existing and new park areas for the phased construction of an event
park.
• Made determinations of proposed site(s).
• Developed a proposed phasing plan(s.)
• Developed conceptual designs, including park facilities, stage, shelters, vending
and parking areas, etc.
• Developed conceptual cost estimates.
• Considered related issues, utilities, impacts on adjacent properties, etc.
• Provided information to the Kenai City Council for their use in consideration of
the FY 17 budget.
WHEREAS, based on analysis and review of all properties considered, the KOOL
Subcommittee's preferred location is a 15.16 acre parcel of property (KPB Parcel No.
4705602), which includes a portion of the area commonly known as Millennium Square;
and,
WHEREAS, a comprehensive Feasibility Report, including recommendations, was
prepared by the KOOL Subcommittee and presented to the Kenai City Council and the
Parks & Recreation Commission at a work session on March 3, 2016; and,
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission supports the findings and
recommendations of this Feasibility Report; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KENAI PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION, KENAI, ALASKA, that we encourage the Kenai City Council to include
$35,000 in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget to contract with a consultant to provide design
documents so that the scope and costs of an event park, including a permanent stage,
can be more accurately defined.
PASSED BY THE PARKS AND REC
ALASKA, this 7th day of April 2016.
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Parks & Recreation
THE CITY OF KENAI,