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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTIO N NO. 20 18-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, SUPPORTING AND
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A PORTION OF DAUBENSPECK FAMILY PARK FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND PRESENCE OF A KENAI DOG PARK.
WHEREAS , a committee of community volunteers have offered to design and construct an off-
leash dog park at no expense to the City; and ,
WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Commission and volunteers of the Kenai Dog Park
Committee evaluated several possible locations; and,
WHEREAS , the preferred location selected for the new dog park is an area encompassing
approximately 22 ,500 square feet within Daubenspeck Family Park along t he northeast side of
the pond ; and ,
WHEREAS , it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to designate this site for the new off-leash
dog park .
NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the area on the northeast side of t he pond is the site of the new off-leash dog
park to be financed and constructed through the use of donations and volunteers. The site
encompasses approximately 22,500 square feet with room for future expansion , if needed.
Secti on 2. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption .
ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA , this 19th day of September,
2018 .
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
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MEMORANDUM
TO :
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Ke nai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director
September 11, 2018
Resolution No. 2018-52-Construction of a Kenai Dog Park
The purpose of this correspondence is to recommend to Council the support and authorization to
utilize a portion of Daubenspeck Family Park for the construction of a dog park .
The Kena i Parks & Recreation Commission received a formal presentation by the Kenai Dog Park
Committee on August 2, 2018 requesting permission to pursue the design and development of a
fenced , off-leash dog park in Kenai. It was noted that the Ci ty of Kenai will not be responsible for
the development costs for th is park.
Several possible locations were evaluated and Daubenspeck Family Park was identified as the
preferred location.
Your support of Resolution No. 2018-52 is respectfully requested.
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Daubenspeck Family Park