HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 1798-1998Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE N0. 1798-98
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
APPROPRIATING X45,000 IN THE SENIOR CITIZEN -BOROUGH GRANT FUND
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE.
WHEREAS, the City does not own an American With Disabilities Act (ADA)
approved handicap accessible vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the Senior Connection has pledged ~ 10,000 toward the purchase of
this vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the remaining balance of X35,000 is available in the fund balance of
the Senior Citizen -Borough Grant fund; and
WHEREAS, additional grants and donations will be sought to minimize the
impact on fund balance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the following appropriations be made:
Senior Citizen -Borough Grant Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriation of Fund Balance X35,000
Donations 10,000
45 000
Increase Appropriations:
Machinery 8~ Equipment 45 000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 21St day of
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
October 7, 1998
October 21, 1998
October 21, 1998
Approved by Finance:
(9/30/98) kl
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
CITY OF KENAI
~ 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
_ FAX 907-283-3014
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Memorandum
Date: September 30, 1998
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Richard A. Ross, City Manager
RE: Senior Services -Handicap Van
The City of Kenai does not have an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
approved handicap accessible vehicle. For the past several years, the
Senior Center has attempted to acquire one through direct legislative
grant without success.
Ms. Porter has proposed that the City purchase an ADA approved
handicap accessible van through funding raised by the Senior
Connection, a Rasmusson Grant, and appropriation from the Senior
Program Fund Balance. The estimated cost of a commercial vehicle style
handicap van is approximately X45,000. This would be similar to the
small airport style passenger vans.
The present van with a wheelchair lift would be converted back to a
standard van configuration and would replace the 1985 Ford Van, which
will be taken out of service. This van has more than 250,000 miles on it
and the Shop recommended it be replaced.
Senior Connection has pledged ~ 10,000 to the project and individual
seniors have donated. The proposed appropriation of X35,000 from the
Senior Fund Balance will be offset by the Rasmusson Grant if awarded
and any donations received.
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~ CITY OF KENAI
KENAI SENIOR SERVICES
361 SENIOR COURT KENAI, ALASKA 99611
(907) 283-4156
MEMORANDUM
TO: Richard Ross
City Manager
FROM: Pat Porter J/' ~~J
Duector ~, ~
DATE: September 3, 1998
REFERENCE: Purchase of Vehicle
For the past several years we have requested funding from the State of Alaska to
purchase a new handicap vehicle., The van we currently use is not ADA approved
and is cumbersome for our staff and volunteers to operate. The State has not been
able to provide the necessary dollars to accommodate our request and yet our need
remains the same.
I have been working with Mike Lohry to identify the type of vehicle which would
meet our short and long term transportation goals. He has selected a commercial
airport model which would accommodate both ambulatory and handicap
individuals for many years to come.
This vehicle is estimated to cost between $45-47,000. I would like permission to
transfer $35,000 from our unencumbered fund balance. The remaining funds
would come from the Kenai Senior Connection and private donations.
I have attached a copy of the brochure Mike has used for reference for your review.
Kenai Senior Connection
Minutes
September 28, 1998
Members present: Billie Huddleston, Betty Nelson, Buck Steiner, Nancy
Burton, Lucy Volk, Sylvia Johnson, Paul Padilla, Virgina Poore, Betty P.
The meeting was called to order at 10:O5am.
Minutes: 'The minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved as
read.
Treasurer Report: $120,000 in Vanguard Account
$1488.00 -computer including delivery
Received and approved
Uld Business
Tables to be set up during Garage Sale and Unocal Thanksgiving dinner,
Drawing that night
Raffle: no one wants to sell tickets
New Business
Garage Sale & Bake Sale: Kathy per Mayor Williamson and suggested we
have a garage sale and funds go to the United Way on October 13, 14, 15.
I~athy explained how United Way works and how funds are returned to us.
Lawn mowing & bake sale -Billie Huddleston made motion to award
$400.00 be paid for lawn mowing, Buck Steiner seconded the motion.
Motion was approved by unanimous consent.
Van -Billie Hudd#e~tan<made mQ~on that moneys- i~ the amount a~
IO,Q4U.04 b~ donated<~o ~li~ pity of I~ena~ far the p~rcha~~ of a ne~v van.
~ ~ ~ ~uct~ Steiner seco~~d tie motion. N~otiaa .was approved by unanimous
con~en~ Funds.. aut of Vanguard. ~ecc~nrt:
Sylvia Johnson made motion to transfer funds for Christmas flowers to the
City of Kenai, Betty Nelson seconded the motion. Motion was approved
by unanimous consent.
Meeting adjourned by Buck Steiner -seconded by Betty Nelson.
Respectfully submitted,
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Nancy Burton
Secretary