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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 1718-1996• ~~~J l~~~y Suggested by: Publ~i.c Worker Administration City of Kenai o~t~tca pro: s~se-9a AN ORDINANCE OF THE CC?tJNC~L OF THE CITY 4F KENAT, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVS AND AFPRCIPRIATIONS SY $6,100 IN THE BOATING FACILITY ENTERP~tISE FUND FOR PURCHASE OF NEW FLOATS. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has the opportunity to purchase additional floats for the dock at a reduced price; and WHEREAS, additional floats will expand the area available for boat tie-ups; and WHEREAS, through August 28, 1996, the Boating Facility Enterprise Fund has received approximately $16,552 in boat ramp fees, already exceeding the budget by $3,052, and has received revenue exceeding 50~ of the budget in Rentals and Petroleum Sales; and WHEREAS, this fund will continue to receive receipts through June 30, 1997. • NOW THEREFOR E, BE IT ORDAINED HY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: Boating Facility,E~ntQrpris~ Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Dock and Crane Rentals $1,500 Petroleum Sales 1,500 Boat Ramp 3 r app 00 Increase Appropriations: Machinery and Equipment 00 PA~ShSED BY THE COUNCIL OF 'i'HE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16 day of October, 1996. JfJHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: '~1 • MEMORANDUM a T0: Keith .Kornelis, Public Works Director . FRpAA: J~qk La Shot, pity Engineer Swede Freden, Dock Manager ~~ DATE: October 9, 1988 SUBJECT: Fbat Qecks at Prescott Equipment St~-gde and l traveled to Anchorage yesterday t10/8/96~ to look at the referenced float decks, as requested. We inspected the 8' x 32' aluminum frame d®cks tthreef . The decks were fabricated as a bolt together, stationary platform far use as a helicopter pad, Th® structure, therefore, is not made for a fioatin® dock. We would have to piece cross bracing to prevent twisting of the decks. The welds of the framework were shadow and beginning to come apart from being moved. This may get worse with the continued movement of the decks by the water current and tidal action. We do not have a mobile unit to repair aluminum. The entire framework would need to be wrapped in treated timbers to protect boats and people from the structure and ragged edges of the top grate. The grating is also thin and sharp, which may require new wood decking. The 3/4" plywood decking on top of the grate was not useful. The cutout necessary for the piling would fait on one of the main underneath cross braces, which would require the moving of the brace and reinforcement of the cutout. We then would need to piece floatation logs under the deck using 2 x 6's or 2 x 8's and other fasteners, in short, we both agree that these decks may be more work, cost, and liability than they are worth.. We suggest that, if more docks are needed, we either construct the docks ourselves, or investigate the cost of new ones. The docks would then fit our existing system. JL/kw • .... ....: .. ...~ ... :.. . . . ,,.. . .,. ., .. ,, ..: ,.; • • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 1996 PAGE 4 - C2 a. consideration of substitute ordiaaaa~ No. iT~B-96 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,300 in the Boating Facility Enterprise Fund for Purchase of New Floats. MOTION TO 8~l88TITQTE t Councilman Bookey MOVED substitute Ordinance No. 1718-96 with the Substitute Ordinance presented at the beginning of the meeting. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. Kornelis referred to his memorandum attached with the substitute which explained the Department wanted to purchase three additional 8~ x 32~ floats and use them to extend the floats between the launch ramps and provide other areas to temporarily tie up boats. One area where a float would be placed was where the abandoned boat grid had been located. He added, the shipping company had erred and given a price that was too low. The substitute included an additional $200, changing the total coat . from $6,100 to $6,300. Kornelis added, the Harbor Commission recommended passage of the ordinance. Kornelis added, there would be an additional cost for the floatation logs for underneath the floats, plus the cost for the hardware, cleats and bolts of approximately $1,500/$1,600 was not included. They would like to purchase the floats and adapt them for the city~s use during the winter in order to place them in the spring. Councilwoman Swarner asked from what fund the $1,600 would be taken. Kornelis answered he was hoping to have enough money in the operation supplies from the dock fund/boating facility. Bookey noted there had been considerable talk at harbor Commission meetings about the floats, but it was never stated they would be purchased from Prescott and would be used. Bookey asked Kornelis if the floats would be compatible. Kornelis answered, he had not looked at the floats, but Commission Chair Will Jahrig had. Jahrig reported he thought they would be compatible. Bookey stated he would not be comfortable with the purchase until there would be more review by the Public Works Department. He added, he was not convinced they could be used for the cost stated. Through discussions and reviewing the pictures, he was not sure the floats were really what the city needed. Kornelis explained he had discussed the matter with Swede Freden, the Dock Foreman. Freden felt the floats could be adapted for .. r ~ KENAI CITY • SEPTEMBER PAGE 5 u • COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 18, 199b their needs. cost would be • ones. Bookey and not having compatibility. Needed welding could be done in the shop and the. one-fourth of what the cost would be to build~neW: added, he had a problem with the floats being used the city engineer look at them to confirm their Williams reported the Fish Board would be meeting in Kenai to review the activities of the dipnetting program. The addition of the floats would probably ease the problems with the program. He. did not believe the Ffsh Board would listen to their concerns and it was doubtful they would change the program. The addition of the floats could alleviate a dangerous situation and if that was possible, he was in support of the purchase. Bookey stated he agreed with that, but because the floats were used, it wasn~t known if they would be compatible. He added, more homework should have been done. Bookey asked if Kornelis knew if they had been used as afloat before. Kornelis answered no, but they do know they are lighter than wood and believe they would be adequate for the city~s needs. Acting City Manager P.oss asked what the time frame was for the purchase. Kornelis stated he could send people to Anchorage to look at the floats. . Moore asked if the floats would be able to handle the tide. Kornelis answered yes. They also have five concrete ramps to extend the concrete portion of the ramp. Ross suggested that if there was no time frame, and the floats would have to be modified during the winter, the matter could be tabled until answers to their questions could be had. Williams added, in regard to liability to the city, the city had been placed at risk by the state. Smalley noted, there would be no difference in liability for a person to fall into the river during dipnettinq or any other time. Bannock asked what the difference in cost would be if they purchased new floats. Kornelis answered, about $21,000 v. $b,000. Bannock asked if the $21,000 would purchase the best float or equal to what fs already there. Kornelis answered, the $21,000 would be similar to the used floats th®y want to purchase. The aluminum floats would last longer and are lighter, making them easier to maneuver, etc. Williams added, the ones there now are dangerous and inadequate. .. - ;{.. _~_ .._ ~ .....:~...,~...._ .._. , . t . , ........ ~o~soN Ta T718~i~ s Councilwoman swarner xo'VhD to _tahle t~cdinanae: N.Q.. i7i8-9b: until Administration comes; baiCk with co~tplet~ •:information about ~ the total coat. Councilman Moore BaCONDaD the motion. There. were no objections . 8o dean. Kornelis was asked to bring-the total coat of engineering and manner in which the floats would be installed anc~ handled back to council with the ordinance. C-3. Resolution Ito. 96.69 -Listing the City•s FY96 Capital Project Matching Grant Program Projects in Priority for a Request in state Funding, MOTIONS Councilman Smalley KOVRD for approval of Resolution No. 96-69 and Councilman Bookey 8RCO91DRD the motion. • There were no public comments. MarsoN To ~xaxa: Councilman Smalley KOVLD to aioaend th® resolution by using the resolution identified as Substitute Resolution No. 96-69, Item C- 3a. Councilwoman Swarner 8aC0~1D8t~ the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERISD. Williams asked if .unanimous consent could be requested and not show a vote. Kornelis stated the grantee needed to sere the vote. Williams Bugg®sted a letter be sent with the grant stating it was a unanimous vote. voT~: councilman Smalley requested tfIN71NIlt0II8 COxBa~i'i'. There were no objections. 80 OADE~!ltD. Kornelis was directed to send a letter noting the motion to approve. the CIP list was by unanimous consent. ~ c-4. Aesoi~tion No. 96-70 - Declaring Equipment, supplied, and Materials Surplus or Obsolete. . MOTIONS Councilman Boalcey ~t0'~D for approval off. Reso~.ution No. 96-?fl and Councilwoman .s~arner ~.~CQ~1D~~ the motion. ~ ~ ' . . . .. _ ~. ::. :.. ~... ~r • ~, 1 _ '' .1. . } r r 1:, ~. f .. 4_ ..S -a~ F ~ :/'. ~3~~ 1..' 1 1. .i4'~ .........1 'l 1 .i ~ __..yr4~•.___._.~ .__~......_~~_.....i_.._.~... ........ _.. ]l.'.~. r.,.. .~-._. .. _. .~~" ~.__I.r .S .P.. ..,... e.S ...lrr...._.._~ .. .. .- 1. .. ..