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Work Session
November 28,
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Capital
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LIST
NOVEMBER 28, 2005
6:00 P.M., KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
NOTES
Council members present:
Staff present:
Others present:
P. Porter, C. Massie, J. Moore, R. Ross, R. Molloy, M.
Boyle, and L. Swarner
C. Freas, C. Graves, C. Kopp, K. Kornelis, R. Craig,
J. La Shot, L. McNair
Senator Tom Wagoner and Representative Kurt
Olson
The work session opened at 6'00 p.m. with Acting City Manager Kopp reviewing the
cover memorandum included in the packet of information previously distributed.
Discussion followed and. comments included:
· The same methodology used by the Legislature last year (forwarding
lump sums to municipalities to use at their discretion) would probably not be used
this year, i.e. if funds are available, it would be awarded to specific projects.
· The water well treatment project was moved down on the list due to a
request for a three-year extension on the mandate to clean up the arsenic and because
of new technologies being employed to remove the arsenic.
· Not much hope should be given for the Alaska Legislature to award
funding for the bank stabilization project as it is a multiple-year project and the
Legislature can only fund over a two-year period. Federal funds should be sought.
Wagoner/Olson will see urge funding for an upgrade of Wildwood Drive
because the road is used primarily for access to the prison.
The funds previously directed to the Ketchikan bridge project will
probably be placed back into the STIP list, though they would not be available for
erosion control or coastal trails. It is hoped funds may be awarded to complete the
Kalifornsky Beach Road upgrade (a priority) and upgrade the Sterling/Skilak Lake
Road. Completing the Unity Trail along Bridge Access Road would be funded as a
beautification project and the project remains on the STIP list under that section.
· Due to the dip net fishery, funding for improvements to Kenai Avenue
with the inclusion of additional toilet facilities would be appreciated, as well as
funding for the dock exit road project.
· The City should provide the legislators with projects in the $100,000 to
$150,000 range.
The Governor is hoping to fund PERS/TERS and it is hoped action by the
Legislature would take place early enough for budgeting purposes of the School
District as well as municipalities. PERS/TERS will be a priority during the session.
· Consensus of council was for administration to develop a Request for
Proposals for a sponsor to complete the Section 36 sports complex.
KENAI COUNCIL WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 28, 2005
PAGE 2
Consensus of council was for administration to put together information
related to bonding for roads (including projections of debt service, payments, etc.)
· Consensus was for administration to review fund availability for $20,000
to purchase library expansion conceptual design for grant application information. It
was felt a resolution supporting the city's matching up to $500,000 in grant funds was
premature until after a conceptual design/cost estimates, etc. would be available.
· No changes were made to the list of projects or the project order.
The work session adjourned at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Work Session notes prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
~PROYED BY COUNC/L
REM:I:N DER:
KENAI' CI'TY COUNCI'L/LEGI'SLATORS
WORK SESSI'ON
CAPI'TAL I'MPROVEMENT PLAN/
PROJECT LIST
MONDAY,, NOVEMBER 28, 200S
6:00 P.M.
KENAI' CI'TY COUNCI'L CHAMBERS
210 FTDALGO AVENUE
KENAI', AK 99611
KENAI. ALASKA
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai Alaska 99611-7794 ~
1992
MEMO:
TO'
Mayor Porter and Council
FROM' Charles M. Kopp, Acting City Manager
DATE'
November 16, 2005
SUBJECT' City of Kenai Capital Improvements Plan 2006- 2011
Administration has circulated the Capital Improvements Plan for review and public
comment through the City Commissions and Committees. Following the final
Commission presentation (Planning and Zoning on 11/09/05), the Administration met.
with all department heads to review all projects nominated, and conducted a project needs
assessment. Existing project plans, programmatic needs and public input were.integral to
the formulation of this draft Capital Improvements Plan.
All projects were assigned definitions of urgent (U), essential (E), necessary (N),
desirable (D), acceptable (A) and deferrable (DF). Only two projects were identified as
Urgent: Kenai Bluff Erosion and Stabilization, and the Kenai Maintenance Shop Site
Remediation. The remaining eighteen (18) projects were assigned deflations of
Essential (7), Necessary (7) and Desirable (4). See definitions sheet attached.
Administration made recommendations for several projects to be scheduled as bond
referendums; they are identified after the project title with a single asterisk (*). Six (6)
projects are in the planning and/or design stage of development and need funds for design
work before project costs and a development schedule can be identified; these are
identified with a double asterisk (**).
The proposed Capital Improvements Plan 2006- 2011 identifies an estimate of project
costs, project schedule, probable funding sources, and current shams for each proposed
project. Projects of a lower need/priority could be completed sooner than a project of a
higher need should fimding become available and Council accept the funds for the
project.
Mayor Porter and Council Memo
Page 2
November 16, 2005
A Capital Improvements Plan work session is scheduled with our legislative
representatives for Monday, November 28, 2005. I would expect to receive final
comments from Council and any public members in this work session. This will also
give the City an oppommity to discuss capital project funding priorities with our
legislative representatives.
Once the list is considered to be properly prioritized and planned, Administration will
prepare a resolution to adopt the City of Kenai Capital Improvements Plan 2006 - 2011
as the official six-year capital improvements plan for the City ofKcnai. I expect to bring
this resolution to Council at the December. 7, 2005, Council meeting with the plan being
adopted at the December 21, 2005, Council meeting.
In order to be well positioned for state fimding, the City's CIP should be updated every
year to 1) submit our project priority list in August/September and 2) have the project
scope, schedule and budget organized and submitted to our legislators in October or
November so they have time to incorporate our projects in the January legislative session.
Many funding altematives are under consideration for these projects with the most
probable sources identified on the C2 list. If Council chooses to pursue general
obligation bonds or revenue bonds as a fimding source, Administration will prepare
answers to the questions of assessments, appropriate debt service levels, etc.
KENAI. ALASKA
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: (907)283-7535, Ext. 236/FAX' (907)283-3014
'1111.'
1992
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM'
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Chuck Kopp, Acting City Manager
Jack La Shot, Public Works Manag~
November 14, 2005
Capital Improvement Plan Priority List
Administration prioritized the attached Capital Improvement Plan Priority List according to the
Project Needs Assessment Schedule. The following information is a short recap of our
discussion.
Two projects were indicated as Urgent, the "Kenai Bank Stabilization Coastal Trail Construction"
and the "Kenai Maintenance Shop Site Remediation." The Coastal Trail was kept high on the
pdority list in order to get funding and to proceed with the ground water study. ADEC is
pressing the City to obtain the funds needed to begin the Shop Site Remediation. Projects such
as the Vehicle Maintenance Facility and the Storage Facility are affected by the Remediation
project.
It was discussed that street projects might be included in a bond referendum for the October
2006 ballot. These projects would include chip and seal, Mommsen Subdivision, Wildwood, and
Highland Drive. Other street paving projects might also be included. City should approach
State to sham in funding for Wildwood Drive.
Some projects need preliminary concept design work done before actual funding. These
include: Cemetery Land Acquisition, Library Renovation/Addition, Outdoor Sports Complex,
Vehicle Maintenance Facility, Senior Office Project, and Senior Garage. The Library, Outdoor
Sports Complex, and Vehicle Maintenance Facility could be funded through the bond
referendum also.
Funding for the Water Treatment would come from one-half ADEC Matching Grants, loans, and
W&S fund balance.
Administration could target the worse of the Surface Drainage problems, the Kenai Recreation
Center Exit and Playground Renovation projects through the general fund budget. These last
two items were removed from the following CIP Priority List for this mason.
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210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 ~
Telephone: 907-283-7535/FAX: 907-283-3014
1992
KENAI. ALASKA
2005 PROJECT NEEDS ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
U=Urgent:
The project cannot be reasonably postponed
because it is necessary to correct a condition
dangerous to public health, safety, or welfare -or-
The project is required to maintain a critically
needed program-or-
The project is required to meet an emergency
situation.
E=Essential:
The project is required to complete or make fully
useable a major public improvement -or-
A "Desirable" project that pays for itself.
N=Necessary:
Projects which should be carried out within a few
years to meet clearly anticipated needs -or-
Projects that will replace unsatisfactory or obsolete
facilities -or-
Projects to remodel existing buildings.
D=Desirable:
Adequately planned projects that could expand
existing programs or initiate new ones -or-
Projects that convert existing facilities to other uses.
A=Acceptable:
Adequately planned projects that could be postponed if
budget reductions are necessary, without detriment to
present operations.
DF=Deferrable:
Projects that should definitely be postponed or
eliminated from the current capital program since the
overall need for the project is questionable, adequate
planning has not been done, or timing is wrong.
CITY OF KENAi
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title: Kenai Bank Stabilization and Coastal Trail Construction
Project Description:
This project is to construct a multipurpose bank stabilization structure and trail that will
run for approximately one mile along the base of the Kenai bluffs. Preliminary planning
suggests armor rock and riprap for bank stabilization with a coastal trail on top. It will
begin at Kenai Avenue, at the mouth of the Kenai River, and progress along the
riverbank to a new traiihead and parking area located just off Bridge Access Road.
Project Justification:
This bank stabilization project will provide needed relief to the City from the Ongoing
erosion of the bluff and associated property losses including roads, water, sewer, storm
drainage, and land. The trail will provide a scenic walkway within the City of Kenai with
easy, safe beach access down the bluff at several locations. A scenic estuary area will
be crossed with a bridge, and periodic ramps and rest areas along the trail will provide
handicapped accessibility and opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cost:
Annual maintenance and operation cost:
Other major cost items:
$14,000,000
$20,000
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget:
Maintenance and clean up costs in operating the trail plus any rock replacement.
Recommended Funding Sources:
70% Federal Government =
20% Direct State Legislative Grant =
10% City of Kenai =
$ 9,800,000
$ 2,800,000
$1,400,000
10/2005
CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title: City of Kenai Maintenance Shop Site Rem'ediation
Project Description:
The city maintenance shop area has been identified as a contaminated site. The
project will remove and treat contaminated, soils, install sewers to transport floor
drainage and domestic waste to the city sewer system, and remove other sub-surface
materials for proper disposal. Various site investigations have been prepared and a
work plan for cleanup is being prepared. Other funding has also been applied for.
Project Justification:
We have spent several years preparing studies, installing monitoring wells, collecting
samples and miscellaneous work. ADEC has requested that actual remediation work
begin. Some of the cleanup standards have become less stringent, making it a good
time to begin. Cleanup of this site will also lessen futura'city financial unknown
liabilities.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cost:
Annual maintenance and operation cosb
Other major cost items:
$1,ooo,ooo
$1o,ooo
Unknown
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget:
The initial cleanup Will be costly and could affect future budgets depending upon funding
sources. The cleanup, however, will remove a large potential financial liability as noted
in recent audits. An on-going cost for long-term monitoring and testing will be required.
Recommended Funding Sources:
Alaska Legislative Grant (current available funds), ADEC Matching Grant (applied for),
ADEC loan, City General Fund, Special Revenue Funds.
10/2005
CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title: Chip And Seal Pavement Upgrades
Project Description:
Chip and Seal Coat of existing paved streets in'
Old Town
Central Heights Subdivision
Inlet View Subdivision
Redoubt Subdivision
Woodland Subdivision
Project Justification:
The last time the city seal coated these streets was 1988. The streets in these
subdivisions need chip and seal coat improvements to extend the life of the pavement.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cost:
Annual maintenance and operation cost:
Other major cost items:
$ 550,000
Reduction of present costs.
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget:
Upgrading these streets would reduce the existing maintenance costs.
Recommended Funding Sources:
State of Alaska
City of Kenai
10/2005
CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title:
Mommsen Subdivision
Street, Curb & Gutter, and Water Improvements
Project Description:
New pavement with curbs and gutters for:
First Street and Second Street between California Avenue and Florida Avenue
California Avenue and Florida Avenue
Replace existing old small asbestos water mains with new water main lines.
Project Justification:
The streets and curbs and gutters in this section of M°mmsen Subdivision are falling
apart. They are past the point of repair and must be completely replaced.
The water system in Mommsen was small community system that was turned over to
the city. The mains are small and the pipes are old asbestos cement. They break very
easily and need to be replaced.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cost:
Annual maintenance and operation cost:
Other major cost items:
$ 500,000
Reduction of present costs
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget
Upgrading the streets and water system would reduce the existing maintenance costs.
Recommended Funding Sources:
State of Alaska
City of Kenai
10/2005
CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title: Wildwood Drive Pavement Replacement
Project Description:
New pavement for:
Wildwood Drive
Project Justification:
Wildwood Drive is falling apart past the point of repair and must be completely replaced.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cost:
Annual maintenance and operation cost:
Other major cost items:
$ 350,000
Reduction of present costs.
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget:
Upgrading these streets would reduce the existing maintenance costs.
Recommended Funding Sources:
State of Alaska
City of Kenai
10/2005
CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title:
Highland Subdivision Pavement Replacement
Project Description:
New pavement for:
Silver Salmon Drive and King Salmon Drive in Highland Subdivision
Project Justification:
Silver Salmon Drive and King Salmon Drive in Highland Subdivision are falling apart.
They are past the point of repair and must be completely replaced.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cost: $ 250,000
Annual maintenance and operation cost: Reduction of present costs.
Other major cost items:
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget:
Upgrading these streets would reduce the existing maintenance costs.
Recommended Funding Sources:
City of Kenai
10/2005
CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title: City Hall HVAC Improvements
Project Description:
Kenai City Hall construction was completed in 1981. The current HVAC system does
not provide adequate heating capacity under winter conditions or cooling capacity under
summer conditions. Also, air exchange standards am not being met by the existing
system for an office environment. In 2001 an analysis of the system was prepared
outlining recommendations for improvements. A cost estimate was also prepared and
engineering plans developed.
Project Justification:
Proper control of the HVAC system to provide uniform heating and ventilation is a
constant challenge with the present system. The lack Of air conditioning and proper
temperature control reqUires the use of several fans during summer months and
individual employee unit heaters in the winter to provide a suitable working climate.
Proper air exchange and filtration are also questionable in today's office working
climate.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cosb
Annual maintenance and operation cost:
Other major cost items:
$150,000
Minimal
Unknown
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget:
Initial improvements would impact the General Fund. On-going maintenance and
operation should be minimal, or reduced, due to a more efficient system.
Recommended Funding Sources:
General Fund, grants
10/2005 .
CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title:
Water Treatment System at Well Houses No. '1, 2, 3, & 4
Project Description:
This project will accomplish the design and construction of treatment upgrades at
Wellhouses 1, 2, 3, and 4 to reduce arsenic, manganese, iron, and color to below the
MCLs. Wells 1, 2, and 3 were constructed in 1970, 1978, and 1997 before an arsenic
MCL reduction was foreseen. The components of the system upgrades may include
tanks for multimedia filtering, storage, and surge/backwash, pumps, chemical injection
pumps, electrical control panels, air blower units, flow meters apparatus, and SCADA
controls. Building add-ons would be required. The primary concern at WH 2 is color
(from orgainics) which may require a sewer line or settling lagoon for backwash water.
Project Justification:
If the upgrades are not completed, the city's municipal water supply Will exceed the new
Maximum Contaminant Level, MCL, for arsenic in public drinking water effective in
2006. The arsenic levels found to date exceed the new MCL of 0.01 mg/l' Well I @
0.02 mg/I, Well 3 @ 0.026 mg/I, and Well 4 (not in service) @ 0.038 mg/l. Secondary
standards which will also continue to be exceed the MCL's are Manganese (0.076 rog/I,
mci 0.05), Iron (.41 mg/I, mci 0.30 mg/I), and color (71 color units, mci 15).
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cost:
Annual maintenance and operation cost:
Other major cost items:
$ 2,455,000
$ 24,000
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget:
It would increase the Water and Sewer Operating Budget but not the General Fund of
the Municipal Budget. It may cause an increase in the water bills to utility customers.
Recommended Funding Sources:
50% or $1,227,500 from ADEC Municipal Matching Grants Program. The other 50%
could come from City Funds or the ADWF ( loan program) or Direct Legislative Grant.
lO/2OO5
CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title: Public Safety Garage
Project Description:
Enclose, insulate, and provide minimal heat in the existing carport at the Public Safety
Building. Automatic doors with remote actuation and personnel doors would be
installed where necessary.
Project Justification:
During the winter months, police vehicles sit outside under the carport or in the Open
parking area In order to have vehicles resPond expeditiously to calls, they should be
kept warm a~d frost-free. Many times during cold weather, officers must keep their cars
running while in the station in order to be ready if called.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction orpurchase cost:
Annual maintenance and operation cost:
Other major cost items:
$100,000
$2,000-3,000
Unknown
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget:
Minimal yearly utility and maintenance cost increase.
Recommended Funding Sources:
General Fund, grants
10/2005
CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title: Cemetery Land Acquisition & Development
Project Description:
Acquire and develop a new cemetery location that will meet the long-term needs of the
community.
Project Justification:
The current cemetery is limited on space and will not sustain the long-term needs of the
city.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cost:
Annual maintenance and operation cost:
Other major cost items:
$40,000 to $300,000
$1o,ooo
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget:
Maintenance cost increase.
Recommended Funding Sources:
General Fund, grants.
10/2005
CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title: Kenai Community Library Renovation/Addition
Project Description:
An addition to the present library which will include, but not be limited to,
children/juvenile area; shelving area; individual quiet study area; staff work place;
Librarian's office; public computer areas; and be brought to ADA and safety standards.
Project Justification:
The need for additional library space has been discussed and studied for approximately
ten years. A needs study done by members of the library commission in 191t5 indicated
an additional 15,400 sq. ft. would be needed to bring the building up to a standard for
the population and future five-year population growth.
Many of the activities held in the library (especially children's and family programs) do
not have adequate space. More children and families am participating than can be
comfortably accommodated. In some instances, fire codes have been in question.
Access for ADA compliance is lacking for use of a number of the library resources
(videos, CD's, etc.).
Use of computers by the public has been increasing significantly in the past years and
r~commended physical space is no longer available. Shelving for books and other
materials storage is minimal..Areas for individual studies by adults and students are
completely lacking.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cost:
Annual maintenance and operation cost:
Other major cost items:
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget
$1,900,000 - 3,800,000
$20,000-50,000
Furnishings
The City General Fund would increase for maintenance and operations approximately
proportional to the increase in square footage for the building. Some increase in
revenues may be seen through increased user fees.
Recommended Funding Sources:
City General Fund, any combination of grants available, and Friends of the Library
funds.
10/2005
CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title: Kenai Vehicle Maintenance Facility
Project Description:
The project would construct a new 24,967-square-foot vehicle and equipment
maintenance building. The facility would have throe new equipment/vehicle
maintenance bays, a welding area, wash bay, tire area, offices, restrooms, parts
storage, building maintenance shop ama, miscellaneous storage, etc. A pmlimina~
design has been prepared with a cost estimate prepared from schematics in 1998. The
project costs reflect anticipated cost increases to 2006. This project could be scaled
down in size and/or redesigned to achieve cost savings.
Project Justification:
The present original shop facility was constructed in the 1960's and has been added
onto with building additions and connexes over the years This facility is too small and
inadequately equipped to maintain the city vehicle, heavy equipment, and small
equipment fleet. Some of the larger equipment will not fit into the building and lack of
space does not allow for efficient maintenance. The building does not have a modern
washroom and has substandard electrical and mechanical systems.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cost: $4,500,000
Annual maintenance and operation cost: $100,000
Other major cost items:
Equipment included-some existing equipment to bo moved from existing facility.
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget:
An increase in the City General Fund budget should be expected commensurate with
other buildings of this size. Personnel additions are not expected initially.
Recommended Funding Sources:
City General Fund, grants, Special Revenue Funds
10/2005
CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title: New Exit Road for the Kenai Boating Facility
Project Description.
This project is to construct a new road from the Boating Facility east to Bridge Access
Road.
Project Justification:
Personal dip net fishermen from all over the state use the Boat Launch Road, parking
lot, and launch ramps. Over 15,000 dip net permits for households are issued each
year, and over 100,000 fish are caUght in this Kenai River fishery. The City Boat Facility
handles a lot of this fishery. This project will improve the traffic pattern and the overall
operation of the Boating Facility.
At times, the line of vehicles with boats or trailers extends down Boat Launch Road
almost to Bridge Access Road. This presents many problems of access on this narrow
road. Users often have to exit the facility and drive down Bridge Access Road to find a
place to turn around and then back to Boat Launch Road to get in line to retrieve their
boats. A new one-way exit from the facility would allow users with their boats to exit
directly or allow vehicles with a trailer to make a loop to the line on Boat Launch Road to
retrieve their boats.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cost:
Annual maintenance and operation cost:
Other major cost items:
$ 300,000
none
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget:
None
Recommended Funding Sources:
City General Fund (From the revenue received from the dip net fishing parking and
launch fees.)
10/2005
CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title: Kenai Senior Center Office, Conference, & Storage Rooms
Project Description:
Additional office space for administrative assistant and director and small conference
room.
Project Justification:
Because of HIPPA regulations, increase in senior client load, them is a need for private~
space when discussing confidential issues with seniors. The director and assistant
currently share an office. This makes it difficult if one of them has an appointment and
the other is in the office, or is away and comes back. It causes disruption for the senior
client being served. Other times, when there is more than one senior or family member
involved in a meeting or conference, we have no space for others to sit so we meet in
another room if it is not being used with senior activities or other groups. This also
creates a problem when we need to have access to a telephone or computer to find
information during the meeting.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cost:
Depending upon the size of the offices,
conference and storage areas.. . minimum of
450 square feet at $250 square foot would be
$112,500.
Annual maintenance and operation cost Minimal.
Other major cost items: Office equipment, shelving, small conference table,
chairs, file cabinets, etc.
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget."
Minimal increase in utilities.
Recommended Funding Sources:
Grants
10/2005
CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title: Surface Drainage Improvements
Project Description:
This project is to replace infiltration basins with underground storm drains and/or
improve the infiltration basins, if possible. The streets that we have had problems with
include Lake Street, Windward Drive, Equinox Way, Inlet Woods Drive, Channel Way,
Woodside Avenue, Toyon Way, Pine Avenue, and othem.
Project Justification:
The topography of large areas within the City of Kenai is rather flat which has caused
many drainage problems. Instead of constructing miles of expensive storm drains and
dealing with freezing lines and possible lift station problems, the city built many
infiltration basins. The surface water collects at these infiltration basins and dissipates
into the ground. Unfortunately, during certain times of the year these infiltration basins
will not take all of the water. This happens when the ground is frozen around the basins
and we have heavy rains. It also happens when the ground water; table is high and
therefore cannot except any more water. We then have flooding is the Iow spots near
the basins.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cost:
Annual maintenance and operation cost:
Other major cost items:
$375,000
Reduces existing costs
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget:
Reduces time and expense on existing budget.
Recommended Funding Sources:
State Direct Legislative Budget
City of Kenai General Fund Budget
10/2005
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CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title: City Storage Facility
Project Description:
A combination heated/unheated city storage facility. Each city department would have a
heated, secure area for.storage, and another outside covered area for storage of
vehicles, small equipment, and miscellaneous items.
Project Justification:
Several city departments are in need of storage. This facility would provide the
additional needed storage, especially leading up to our surplus auction. We also have
high-value vehicles, small equipment, and miscellaneous supplies that are in the
weather year around.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cost:
Annual maintenance and operation cost:
Other major cost items:
$300,000
$3,000-$5,000
unknown
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget
Minimal yearly utility and 'maintenance cost increase.
Recommended Funding Sources:
General Fund.
10/2005
CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title: Kenai Outdoor Sports Complex
Project Description:
DevelOpment of approximately 55 acres of raw property for a sports complex to include'
four (4) Little/Senior League baseball fields, three (3) Little League Softball fields, one
(1) storage facility, on® (1) concession facility, two (2) restrooms, irrigation wells, play
ama and campground.
Project Justification:
To create a sports complex all contained within one area that will attract multiple
tournaments, inner-league play, and family gatherings throughout the summer months.
Consolidation of sports fields into one area would assist our maintenance efforts as
well.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cost
Annual maintenance and operation cost:
Other major cost items:
2.0 Million Construction Cost
$20,000
$60,000 mower and
$10,000 sprinkler equipment
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget:
Complex would necessitate hiring additional personnel to handle routine ball field
maintenance, turf mowing, and routine park maintenance..
Recommended Funding Sources:
$500,000 Land & Water Conservation Fund & 1.5 million General Fund, Legislative.
10/2005
CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title: Senior Center Garage
Project Description:
Construct a heated garage at the Senior Center to house the Senior Program vehicle
fleet.
Project Justification:
The City currently has five vehicles used in the Senior Program. No indoor, heated
space is available to store these vehicles; consequently they are exposed to the
weather and risk being vandalized.
Estimated. Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cosb
Annual maintenance and operation cost:
Other major cost items:
$250,000
$3,000 - $5,000
Unknown
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget:
Minimal yearly utility and maintenance cost increase.
Recommended Funding Sources:
General Fund, grants
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CITY OF KENAI
PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET
Project Title: Street Paving Projects
Project Description:
This project is for paving and upgrading many gravel roads
Project Justification:
About 35 percent of the City of Kenai's 63 miles of roads are not paved or were paved,
20 or 30 years ago and are in bad shape.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction or purchase cost:
Annual maintonance and operation cost:
Other major cost items:
$ 8,000,000
Reduction of present costs.
Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget:
Upgrading these streets would reduce the existing maintenance costs.
Recommended Funding Sources:
City of Kenai
State Grant
10/2005