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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES APPLICATION TO THE ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES FOR USE OF
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE KENAI RIVER FLATS
FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF KENAI.
WHEREAS , the City of Kenai received a request from the Alaska Department of Natural
Resources to support a grant application to nominate a project for inclusion in the Alaska
Transportation Alternatives Program funds as outlined in ADOT&PF's application packet for 2018-
2020; and,
WHEREAS, the project will improve and rehabilitate an existing wayside and scenic overlook at
the Kenai River Flats, which is located within the Kenai River Special Management Area and
within the City of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai River Flats wayside is heavily used in the summer months by residents
and visitors; and ,
WHEREAS, the Department of Natural Resources will continue to manage , operate, and maintain
the facility after completion of the Kenai River Flats Facility Improvement Project; and,
WHEREAS , Federal monies are available under a Transportation Alternatives Program,
administered by Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, for the purpose of
creating and promoting the planning and development of active transportation facilities and
programs in Alaska.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the Council of the City of Kenai supports the Alaska Department of Natural
Resources application to the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Fac ilities for use of
Alaska transportation alternative program funds to improve the existing wayside rest and scenic
overlook at the Kenai River Flats .
Section 2. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption .
ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, this 161h day of January, 2019.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
January 8, 2019
Resolution No. 2019-02-Supporting the Alaska Department of Natural
Resources application to the Alaska Department of Transportation and
Public Facilities
On December 21 , I met with area Park Superintendent Jack Blackwell and Chief Parks Design
and Construction Engineer Rys Miranda to discuss a conceptual site plan for the Kenai River
Flats day use area (by the Warren Ames Bridge). At that meeting , we discussed the referenced
project to resurface the existing wayside parking and turnaround area, construct approximately
500 feet of elevated, light-penetrating (ELP) walkway with four sets of river access stairs,
implement an interpretive program to improve safe access, and enhance recreation and tourism
opportunities and quality of life while protecting the sensitive riparian habitat.
The Kenai River Flats is part of the Kenai River Special Management Area and is managed ,
operated, and maintained by the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (DPOR) and DPOR
would be responsible for all the maintenance of fac ilities constructed under the project.
The total project cost estimate is $1,436,650 with the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council
committing funds to meet the required non-federal match . Resolution 2018-02 expresses the
support of the Kenai City Council for the proposed project.
Your consideration is appreciated.
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Project: KRSMA: Kenai River Flats
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Waterbody: Kenai River
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Date: 6/25/2018
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