HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2017-17CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -17
Sponsored by: Administration
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING A
BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE PERSONAL USE FISHERY FUND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
INTERNET VIEWING CAMERAS.
WHEREAS, the administration has undertaken a project to develop a participant app for users of
the Kenai River personal use fishery; and,
WHEREAS, live web cameras will be a key feature of the app and is highly desired by participants;
and,
WHEREAS, current cameras do not show activity on the river or City beaches; and,
WHEREAS, installation of new cameras is required to provide users with desired views of the
fishery and will enhance the experience of participants; and,
WHEREAS, the administration has opted to not purchase the tractor that was included in the
FY2017 Budget for $58,000 making funds available for transfer to accommodate the purchase
and installation of additional cameras.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the following budget transfer is authorized:
Personal Use Fishery Fund
From:
Parks, Recreation & Beautification —
Machinery & Equipment $11,150
To:
Parks, Recreation & Beautification —
Small Tools /Minor Equipment $11,150
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Section 2. That pursuant to KMC 1.15.080(b) this Resolution shall take effect upon
enactment.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 191 day of April, 2017.
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
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KENAI, ALASKA
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH:
Paul Ostrander, City ManagerCi -
FROM:
Dan Castimore, IT Manager
DATE:
April 12, 2017
SUBJECT:
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Over the past 4 years the City has installed a number of internet accessible cameras (webcams)
for the Personal Use Fishery (PU). When these cameras were installed, they were not intended to
be available to the public, but rather to assist the City in managing the fishery. Locations include
views of Spruce St., Kenai Ave., Boat Launch Rd, as well as parking lot views. These have been
used to assist in making staffing decisions, such as when to send additional traffic control.
As part of the administration's initiative to improve the experience for fishery participants and
maximize the benefits of the fishery to the City of Kenai and its residents, we have worked to
create a smart phone app. Most of the PU participants are not local, and do not know about all of
the services available in Kenai. Advertisements will be available for local businesses on the app.
The key features of this app include weather information, tide tables, maps, fee information, and
live views of webcams. Because the existing webcams don't have views of the actual fishing
areas, we are looking to install new cameras. These new cameras will focus on the parts of North
and South Beach that people actually fish from. Views of the boat launch ramps and part of the
Kenai River are also part of this project.
The total cost of this project is $11,150, which includes all of the equipment, and the installation of
a utility pole at the South West end of Main St. The equipment will be installed by City employees.
Specifics of the project costs are included below.
Main St. - $5,950
• Install a utility pole and network equipment.
• Install 1 camera with view of South Beach
• Install 1 camera with view of North Beach
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Dock - $2,600
o Install network equipment on existing pole
o Install 1 camera with view of boat launch ramps
o Install 1 camera with view of Kenai River
Spruce St. - $2,600
o Reuse existing network equipment
o Install 2 cameras with view of North Beach
Maps with expected camera coverage areas.
Spruce Street. New cameras.
Main Street. New cameras.
Dock. New Cameras in yellow.