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October 16, 2019
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
October 16, 2019 – 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Election Certification
4. Administer Oaths of Office
5. Agenda Approval
6. Consent Agenda (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes) per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial
by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda
as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 3089-2019 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 1.15.040,
Agenda, to Revise Public Notice Requirements and Amend the Agenda/Packet
Preparation, Distribution, and Publication Administrative Policies and Procedures to
make Standard Revisions and Housekeeping Changes. (Council Members Molloy
and Knackstedt)
2. Ordinance No. 3090-2019 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in
the General and Public Safety Capital Project Funds and Accepting an Assistance
to Firefighter Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the
Cooperative Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for the City of Kenai
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Fire Department, Nikiski Fire Department and Central Emergency Services.
(Administration)
3. Ordinance No. 3091-2019 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 17.10.010 –
Mandatory Connection and Abandonment of Old Well, and Section 17.20.010 -
Mandatory Connections and Abandonment of Old On-Site Sewer Systems, to
Clarify the Intent of Ordinance 3003-2018 and Make Housekeeping Changes.
(Council Member Knackstedt)
4. Resolution No. 2019-67 - Establishing Dates for Regular Meetings of the City
Council for 2020. (City Clerk)
5. Resolution No. 2019-68 - Approving a Memorandum of Agreement between the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region, Alaska State Parks, and the City of
Kenai for a Gateway to Public Lands Display in the Kenai Municipal Airport.
(Administration)
6. Resolution No. 2019-69 - Awarding Non-Exclusive On-Airport Car Rental
Concession to EAN Holdings, LLC, for the Period of December 1, 2019 through
June 30, 2021. (Administration)
7. Resolution No. 2019-70 - Approving a Standard Lease Form for City Lands Outside
the Airport Reserve. (Administration)
8. Resolution No. 2019-71 - Repealing Policy No. 2017-02, Supervisory Sub-
Committee. (Council Member Knackstedt)
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of October 2, 2019. (City Clerk)
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Ordinance No. 3092-2019 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code, Section 1.10.030 –
Organization Meeting, to Provide that the Terms of Office of the Mayor and Other
Councilmembers Shall Begin the Monday Following Certification of the Election.
(City Clerk)
3. *Ordinance No. 3093-2019 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant From the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security Passed through the State of Alaska Department
of Military and Veterans’ Affairs for the Purchase of a Fire Station Alerting Syst em,
an IT Security Audit, and Base Radio System Replacement for Dispatch.
(Administration)
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4. *Ordinance No. 3094-2019 - Accepting and Appropriating a Donation from Hilcorp
Energy Company to Assist with the Annual Kenai Senior Center Thanksgiving
Dinner. (Administration)
H. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Committee
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
M. PENDING ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATION ITEMS
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city.
Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council
Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at
907-283-8231.
CITY OF KENAI
REGULAR ELECTION OF OCTOBER 1, 2019
WE, the members of the Kenai City Council, do hereby certify the results of a canvass of the
ballots for the Regular Election of October 1, 2019.
Absentee (in-person, by-fax/email, personal needs, by-mail)
and Questioned Ballots Voted
102
Absentee/Questioned Ballots Rejected 4
Absentee/Questioned Ballots Counted 98
Poll Voter Turn Out 532 / 8.8 %
Total Voter Turn Out 630 / 10.4 %
Number of Kenai Registered Voters 6037
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FOR MAYOR , ONE THREE-YEAR TERM
CANDIDATES
POLL VOTES
RECEIVED
ABSENTEE, ETC.
VOTES RECEIVED
TOTAL VOTES
RECEIVED
Gabriel, Brian 447 85 532
Write-Ins 31 5 36
FOR CITY COUNCIL, TWO THREE-YEAR TERMS
CANDIDATES
POLL VOTES
RECEIVED
ABSENTEE, ETC.
VOTES RECEIVED
TOTAL VOTES
RECEIVED
Pettey, Glenese 296 58 354
Glendening, Jim 344 65 409
Write-Ins 43 11 54
PROPOSITION A
Shall Section 10-3, Filing, of the Charter of the City of Kenai be amended to
eliminate the requirement that person running for Mayor or City Council submit
a nominating petition signed by 20 or more registered City Voters.
POLL VOTES
RECEIVED
ABSENTEE, ETC.
VOTES RECEIVED
TOTAL VOTES
RECEIVED
Yes 207 46 253
No 313 51 364
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2019 Certification of Election
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PROPOSITION B
Shall Section 10-2, Three-year terms – Election at Large – Nonpartisan Elections,
of the Charter of the City of Kenai be amended to provide that the terms of office
of the Mayor and other Councilmembers begin the Monday following certification
of the election instead of at the second regular meeting of the council after their
election.
POLL VOTES
RECEIVED
ABSENTEE, ETC.
VOTES RECEIVED
TOTAL VOTES
RECEIVED
Yes 379 75 454
No 136 19 155
________________________________ ________________________________
Brian Gabriel, Sr., Mayor Tim Navarre, Vice Mayor
________________________________ ________________________________
Robert Peterkin, Council Member Henry Knackstedt, Council Member
________________________________ ________________________________
Robert J. Molloy, Council Member Jim Glendening, Council Member
________________________________
Glenese Pettey, Council Member
ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk Date
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Sponsored by: Council Members Knackstedt
And Molloy
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3089-2019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KENAI
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.15.040, AGENDA, TO REVISE PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUIREMENTS AND AMEND THE AGENDA/PACKET PREPARATION, DISTRIBUTION,
AND PUBLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO MAKE STANDARD
REVISIONS AND HOUSEKEEPING CHANGES.
WHEREAS, identification and execution of strategies that result in efficiencies and cost savings
within the departments of the City have been a focus of the administration; and,
WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) Section 1.15.040(f) requires that the agenda for each
Council meeting be published in a newspaper of general circulation, among other means of
notification; and,
WHEREAS, the City has spent $7,200, $8,050, and $6,760 in FY2019, FY2018, and FY2017
respectively in public meeting notification in a newspaper of general circulation; and,
WHEREAS, AS 44.62.310, also known as the Alaska Open Meetings Act, states that reasonable
public noticing must include the date, time, and place of the meeting; and,
WHEREAS, it has been the intent of the City to exceed minimum statutory standards for notice of
City Council meetings; and,
WHEREAS, amending notification requirements by reducing what is provided in paid notifications
and providing alternative resources where additional information can be located is fiscally
responsible and will continue to exceed minimum statutory standards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
as follows:
Section 1. Amendment of Section 1.15.040 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 1.15.040 – Agenda, is hereby amended as follows:
(a) The Mayor or other Council Member, City Clerk, City Attorney, or City Manager may
sponsor an ordinance for introduction or a resolution for adoption, and such ordinance or
resolution shall be placed on the agenda of the regular Council meeting requested by the
sponsor.
(b) The Mayor or other Council Member, City Clerk, City Attorney, or City Manager may
request that a discussion item be placed on the agenda of a regular Council meeting, and
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such discussion item shall be placed on the agenda of the regular Council meeting requested
by the sponsor.
(c) A member of the public may request that a matter be placed on the agenda subject to
policies and procedures adopted under subsection (j). Being placed on the agenda on the
“Scheduled Public Comment” portion of the agenda does not limit or restrict the requestor’s
ability to speak on a different subject for which public comment is allowed.
(d) A sponsor, all co-sponsors, proposer or requester may request that an item be removed
from the agenda before the agenda is published under the policies and procedures adopted
under subsection (j) and such item shall be removed from the agenda, unless the item has
been carried over or postponed from a previous agenda.
(e) The City Clerk shall prepare the agenda for each Council meeting after consultation with
the Mayor and City Manager, subject to subsections (a) through (d). A draft agenda shall be
circulated to the Mayor and other Council Members, and the City Manager.
(f) Notice [OF THE DATE, TIME, PLACE, AND AGENDA] for each Council meeting shall be
given to the public under policies and procedures adopted under subsection (j). [BY
PUBLICATION IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION AND BY POSTING TO
THE CITY’S WEBSITE AND TO THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD AT CITY HALL UNDER
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ADOPTED UNDER SUBSECTION (J)]. Additional public
notice of meetings may be given by other means as required by code or at the direction of
Council.
(g) A meeting packet containing the agenda, all legislative items, and supporting
documentation for all agenda items shall be distributed to the Mayor, Council Members, and
the City Manager.
(h) The City Clerk shall cause a copy of the meeting packet to be posted on the City’s
website and to be provided to the Kenai Community Library, in order to be made available for
public viewing under policies and procedures adopted under subsection (j). The City Clerk
shall cause a paper copy or electronic copy of the meeting packet to be provided to any
member of the public, or to any organization, upon request under policies and procedures
adopted under subsection (j). At least one paper copy of the meeting packet shall be made
available to the public at the meeting.
(i) The City Clerk shall provide paper copies of any late materials to the Mayor, each Council
Member, City Manager, and City Attorney. The City Clerk shall also make paper copies of
late materials available to the public at the meeting.
(j) The administration shall [MAY] develop policies and procedures to implement this section,
subject to review and approval of Council by Resolution or Ordinance.
(k) Failure to comply with the above policies and procedures or with any administrative
policies will not invalidate any ordinance or Council action as long as there was a good faith
effort at compliance by the City Clerk.
Section 2. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to
any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
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judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved
in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair
the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even
without such part, provision, or application.
Section 3. Policy Amendment: That the City Council of Kenai amends the Agenda and Packet
Administrative Policies and Procedures as attached which will govern agenda and packet
preparation, distribution, and publication. Future amendments to the policy may be made by
resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
30 days after enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of October, 2019.
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC, City Clerk
Introduced: October 2, 2019
Enacted: October 16, 2019
Effective: November 15, 2019
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Attachment A for Ordinance No. 3089-2019
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
POLICY NO. 2019-01 - AGENDA AND PACKET – PREPARATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND
PUBLICATION
A. Agenda Preparation and Format; Public Testimony
1. The City Clerk shall prepare the agenda for each Council meeting after
consultation with the Mayor and the City Manager, subject to paragraphs (a) through (d) of KMC
1.15.040. The City Clerk shall circulate a draft agenda to the Mayor, to other Council Members,
and to the City Manager.
2. Scheduled Public Comment. The agenda shall include time for “Scheduled
Public Comment.” Any member of the public may request that an item be placed on the agenda
for a regular Council meeting under “Scheduled Public Comment. A person who desires to
address the Council under Scheduled Public Comment shall make that request in writing on a
form provided by the City Clerk a minimum of eight (8) days in advance of the Council meeting.
The speaker will be permitted 10 minutes to address the Council after which the speaker may
elect whether to address any questions from the Council. The time limitation should be
reflected on the agenda. The speaker shall identify themselves in writing, providing their name,
city of residency, and address for the record. Omission of an address will not bar a person from
speaking. The person may speak on any topic except:
a. items scheduled for consideration on that consent agenda;
b. items scheduled for public hearing on that agenda;
c. personnel matters; and,
d. items upon which litigation involving the person or his/her representative and the
City is currently pending.
3. Unscheduled Public Comment. The agenda shall include time for “Unscheduled
Public Comment.” Any member of the public may address the Council during the schedule on
the agenda. The speaker will be permitted three (3) minutes to address the Council after which
the speaker may elect whether to address any questions from the Council. The time limitation
should be reflected on the agenda. The speaker shall identify themselves in writing, providing
their name, city of residency, and address for the record. Omission of an address will not bar a
person from speaking. The person may speak on any topic except:
a. items scheduled for consideration on that consent agenda;
b. items scheduled for public hearing on that agenda;
c. personnel matters; and,
d. items upon which litigation involving the person or his/her representative and the
City is currently pending.
4. Public Hearings; Consent Agenda Testimony. (a) Any member of the public
present may be heard at public hearings on resolutions and ordinances at the time designated
on that agenda for the public hearing or as that time may be extended at the discretion of the
Council. Any member of the public present may be heard at a time designated on that agenda
to accept public comment on matters appearing on the consent agenda. The agenda shall state
that the speaker will be permitted three (3) minutes to address the Council. The time limitation
should be reflected on the agenda. The speaker shall identify themselves in writing, providing
their name, city of residency, and address for the record. Omission of an address will not bar a
person from speaking. The person shall speak to the issue that is the subject of the public
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hearing or item on the consent agenda. The speaker may elect whether to address any
questions from the Council.
(b) With respect to public testimony in public hearings and relating to items on the
consent agenda, persons present at a meeting may give their time over to another speaker
present at the meeting; provided, however, that no single speaker present may speak for more
than 30 minutes combined on their own and on others’ behalf.
5. Citizen Discussion. The agenda shall include time for citizen discussion
(“Discussion”). Any member of the public may be heard under an agenda section for “Citizens”
under agenda item “Discussion.” The speaker will be permitted five (5) minutes to address the
Council after which the speaker may elect whether to address any questions from the Council.
The time limitation should be reflected on the agenda. The speaker shall identify themselves in
writing, providing their name, city of residency, and address for the record. Omission of an
address will not bar a person from speaking. The person may speak on any topic except:
a. personnel matters; and,
b. items upon which litigation involving the person or his/her representative and the
City is currently pending.
B. Council Packet Preparation
1. All reports, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, documents, or other matters to be
submitted to the Council for a regular meeting shall be submitted to the City Clerk not later than
four p.m. on the Thursday preceding the Wednesday meeting. The City Clerk shall prepare the
agenda for all of these matters according to the order of business, numbering each item
consecutively.
2. Council Members and Administration are each encouraged to submit explanatory
memoranda for any action item requiring Council action that person requests be placed on the
agenda.
C. Agenda and Council Packet Publication and Distribution
1. Notice of the date, time and place, and the non-routine agenda items for each
regular Council meeting shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation no later than
three (3) days prior to each regular Council meeting.
2. Notice of the date, time, and place, and the agenda for each regular Council
meeting shall be posted on the City’s official bulletin board at City Hall no later than six (6) days
prior to each regular Council meeting.
3. The City Clerk shall post a copy of the meeting packet to the City’s web site, and
shall also provide a copy of the packet to the Kenai Municipal Library, no later than six (6) days
prior to each regular Council meeting.
4. Any person and any organization may request a copy of the meeting packet,
either by paper or electronic copy. The City Clerk will provide the copy as soon as practical.
5. “Day” is a calendar day. The day of posting and/or publication and the day of the
Council meeting each shall be counted for the purpose of computing compliance with the
posting and publication deadlines.
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6. “Non-routine agenda items” means scheduled public comments, public hearings,
unfinished business items, ordinances for introduction, action items not appearing on the
consent agenda, and executive session items.
D. Special Meetings
The agenda format, preparation, posting, publication, and public participation policies set
forth in sections A, B, and C, above, do not apply to special meetings of the Council. Notice of
special meetings shall be made under KMC 1.10.060 and the agenda shall be circulated to each
member of the Council and to the City Manager at least 24 hours prior to the special meeting
where practicable. The City Clerk will prepare the agenda for a special meeting after
consultation with the Mayor and the City Manager, subject to paragraphs (a) through (d) of KMC
1.15.040. The agenda for a special meeting will not include time for Scheduled Public
Comment, Unscheduled Public Comment, or Discussion (Citizen) unless requested by a
Council member, the City Manager, or the City Attorney. The agenda shall include time for a
public hearing where otherwise required by law for adoption of ordinances and resolutions.
Effective Date: November 15, 2019 Established by Ordinance No. 2347-2009
Amended by Resolution No. 2010-07
Amended by Ordinance No. 3089-2019
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Council Members Knackstedt and Molloy
DATE: September 23, 2019
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3089-2019
At the August 21st City Council meeting, the City Clerk brought up a potential cost saving measure
by reducing what from the Council’s agenda is published in newspaper ads. We have worked
with the City Clerk and the City Attorney to develop some amendments to Kenai Municipal Code
and an accompanying policy. If enacted, this ordinance would amend Kenai Municipal Code to
indicate that noticing requirements are included in policies and procedures which may be
amended from time to time by the Council. This ordinance would also amend an associated
policy, which has been in place since 2009, to indicate that proper notice includes the date, time
and place, and non-routine agenda items being published in a newspaper. “Non-routine agenda
items” is also defined in the policy.
Attached to this memo is a spreadsheet that provides examples from the last four months of actual
costs to publish the agenda, the cost to publish non-routine agenda items as defined in the policy
amendment, and the cost to publish only public hearing items.
Your consideration is appreciated.
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Meeting Date Actual Non-Routine as
defined in proposed
policy amendment
Only Public Hearings
5/1/19 $263.97 $201.49 $129.35
5/15/19 $473.62 $388.05 $199.00
6/5/19 $341.09 $261.19 $184.08
6/19/19 $422.68 $343.28 $248.75
7/3/19 $330.34 $253.73 $218.90
8/7/19 $328.85 $194.03 $79.60
8/21/19 $426.36 $343.28 $238.80
9/4/19 $375.71 $313.43 $253.73
9/18/19 $409.94 $238.80 $104.48
Totals $3372.56 $2537.28 $1656.69
Approximately 25% savings can be seen if Non-Routine items, as defined in the proposed policy amendment,
were required to be published.
Approximately 50% savings can be seen if only public hearings were required to be published.
In her memo dated August 13, 2019, the Clerk provided the following actual annual costs:
Year City Council Agenda
FY19 $7,198.96
FY18 $8,048.02
FY17 $6,757.79
Totals: $22,004.77
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Council Member Knackstedt
DATE: September 23, 2019
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3089-2019 Amendments
Council Member Molloy and I worked with the City Clerk and the City Attorney to develop
amendments to Kenai Municipal Code and an accompanying policy amending what is published
in the newspaper as public notice. While my co-sponsor and I agree that the entire agenda does
not need to be published, as reflected in the ordinance and policy, I think the City can go even
further. I intend to make the following amendments to the policy:
Amend Policy item C.1. to read as follows:
1. Notice of the date, time and place, and the non-routine public hearing
agenda items for each regular Council meeting shall be published in a newspaper of
general circulation no later than three (3) days prior to each regular Council meeting.
Amend Policy item C.6. by removing it in its entirety:
6. “Non-routine agenda items” means scheduled public comments, public hearings,
unfinished business items, ordinances for introduction, action items not appearing on the consent
agenda, and executive session items.
The spreadsheet provided with the sponsor memo provides a cost savings difference of actual
costs to publish the agenda, the cost to publish non-routine agenda items as defined in the policy
amendment, and the cost to publish only public hearing items.
Consideration was given to also including Executive Sessions in the notice published in a
newspaper but after discussions with the City Clerk and City Attorney, it was pointed out that the
City Council should retain its ability to go into Executive Session regarding any item on the agenda
and Executive Sessions are often informational and action is typically not taken after the session.
Your consideration is appreciated.
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Sponsored by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3090-2019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, INCREASING
ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS AND ACCEPTING AN ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTER GRANT
FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE COOPERATIVE
PURCHASE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FOR THE CITY OF KENAI
FIRE DEPARTMENT, NIKISKI FIRE DEPARTMENT AND CENTRAL EMERGENCY SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Fire Department (KFD), Nikiski Fire Department (NFD), and Central
Emergency Services (CES) were successfully awarded a regional Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Assistance To Firefighter Grant to purchase new Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA’s); and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Fire Department was the author of the grant and will be responsible
for purchasing the SCBA’s; and,
WHEREAS, the total amount to purchase the SCBA’s is $1,094,400.00, including $994,909.09 in
Federal grant funding and 10%, $99,490.91 in required matching funds; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Department is requesting an increase in estimated revenues and
appropriations in the General and Public Safety Capital Project Funds in the amount of
$12,218.19 to cover the City’s matching funds portion of the grant; and,
WHEREAS, the City will accept and appropriate matching funds from the Kenai Peninsula
Borough in the amount of $87,272.72, $68,654.53 from Central Emergency Services and
$18,618.19 from Nikiski Fire, in the Public Safety Capital Project Fund; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City and Borough to use these funds as intended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
as follows:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept and expend an Assistance to
Firefighter’s grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the cooperative
purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus for the City of Kenai Fire Department, Nikiski Fire
Department, and Central Emergency Services.
Section 2. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
General Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Appropriation of Fund Balance $12,218.19
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Increase Appropriations –
Non-Departmental – Transfer Out $12,218.19
Section 3. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
Public Safety Capital Project Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Transfer from General Fund $ 12,218.19
Miscellaneous Revenue – Central Emergency Services 68,654.53
Miscellaneous Revenue – Nikiski Fire 18,618.19
Federal Grants – Fire 994,909.09
$1,094,400
Increase Appropriations –
Machinery & Equipment $1,094,400
Section 4. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to
any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved
in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair
the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even
without such part, provision, or application.
Section 5. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of October, 2019.
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
Introduced: October 2, 2019
Enacted: October 16, 2019
Effective: October 16, 2019
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Tony Prior, Deputy Chief
DATE: September 25, 2019
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3090-2019
The City of Kenai Fire Department (KFD), Nikiski Fire Department (NFD), and Central
Emergency Services (CES) cooperatively applied for and were successful in receiving a U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Assistance to
Firefighter Grant (AFG) for the purchase of 171 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs).
In order to maintain interoperability in the event of emergencies, and with an aging fleet of
SCBA’s for the three departments, a memorandum of agreement (MOA) was written to define
roles if we were successful in receiving a regional grant for the replacement of the SCBA’s. It
was felt that chances for award were higher for regional applications and the application was
successful in receiving a grant award totalling $994,909.09 with a required 10% non-federal
match of $99,490.91 for a total project budget of $1,094,400.00. The $99,490.91 is divided
among the three departments based on the number of air packs each department will receive
through the grant.
The City of Kenai Fire Department is the grantee and will be responsible for procurement of the
air packs and administration of the grant. As written in the MOA, each department is responsible
for providing the 10% grant match funds for their respective number of air packs as listed in the
grant. Of the $99,490.91, KFD is responsible for $12,218.19, NFD is responsible for $18,618.18,
and CES is responsible for $68,654.54.
A joint selection and evaluation committee will be formed to test and evaluated air packs for the
overall selection and purchase of these packs. We are anticipating on having an RFP done,
testing completed and recommendation for purchase by the end of November, 2019.
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The chart below describes funding and obligations for each department.
Entity Awarded
Value
90 % Federal
Funds
10% Matching
Obligation
City of Kenai Fire Dept. $134,400.00 $122,181.82 $12,218.19
Central Emergency Services $755,200.00 $686,545.45 $68,654.53
Nikiski Fire Department $204,800.00 $186,181.82 $18,618.19
We are requesting an increase in estimated revenue and appropriations of $12,218.19 in the
General and Public Safety Capital Projects Fund for the City’s match, appropriation $87,272.72
in match from Borough departments, and the grant amount of $994,909.09 in the Public Safety
Capital Projects Fund.
Your support is respectfully requested.
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Sponsored by: Council Member Knackstedt
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3091-2019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KENAI
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.10.010 – MANDATORY CONNECTION AND ABANDONMENT
OF OLD WELL, AND SECTION 17.20.010 - MANDATORY CONNECTIONS AND
ABANDONMENT OF OLD ON-SITE SEWER SYSTEMS, TO CLARIFY THE INTENT OF
ORDINANCE 3003-2018 AND MAKE HOUSEKEEPING CHANGES.
WHEREAS, Ordinance 3003-2018 was enacted February 7, 2018 limiting the mandatory water
and sewer connection requirements in KMC 17.10.010 and 17.20.010 to situations where a
mainline is located in a right-of-way or other applicable easement 200 feet or less from a structure
and providing an alternative payment option in lieu of a connection; and,
WHEREAS, further review of the water and sewer connection requirements demonstrate that to
accomplish the intended purpose of Ordinance 3003-2018 additional code changes are required;
and,
WHEREAS, clarifying that the actual public water and sewer mains must be adjacent to a property
line on either side of the right of way or easement and not just 200 feet from the applicable
structure in a right of way or easement that is adjacent to the property line trigger a connection
requirement is necessary; and,
WHEREAS, other housekeeping changes are needed to effectuate the intent of the Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
as follows:
Section 1. Amendment of Section 17.10.010 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 17.10.010- Mandatory connection and abandonment of old well, is
hereby amended as follows:
17.10.10 Mandatory Connection and Abandonment of Old Well.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) below, it shall be mandatory for all structures
susceptible to being or currently being a source from which water is being used, to be
connected to the public water system provided that any part of the structure is or is to be
within two hundred feet (200') of an existing public water main adjacent to the property line
[THAT IS] in a right-of-way or other applicable easement (on either side of the right-of-way
or easement) [ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LINE]. Such distance shall be measured
by a straight line notwithstanding the possible impracticality of such being the necessary
distance of line being required.
(b) It shall be mandatory for the owner, operator, or users of a private well supplying water
to a structure to arrange and to pay for connection of said structure to the available municipal
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water system and the abandonment of well(s) no longer being utilized. Connections to the
City water distribution system and abandonment of old well(s) shall be as specified by
ordinances and regulations of the City of Kenai, and applicable law and regulation of the
State of Alaska relating to use of and connection to public water systems and abandonment
of old wells.
(c) If a property owner does not connect to a public water main in a location that otherwise
requires a property owner to connect as described above, the property owner shall pay the
applicable water fee based on the use of the structure as if connected. A property owner
cannot maintain a water well when the location of the well interferes with the City’s ability to
extend a sewer main in a right-of-way or easement. If a well is located in a location that
would interfere with the City's ability to extend a sewer main, the property owner must
connect to the City water main and appropriately abandon the well at the property owners
cost.
Section 2. Amendment of Section 17.20.010 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 17.20.010- Mandatory connections and abandonment of old on-site
sewer systems, is hereby amended as follows:
17.20.010. Mandatory Connections and Abandonment of Old On-Site
Sewer Systems.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) below it shall be mandatory for all structures
susceptible to being or currently being a source from which sewage may or is being
generated, to be connected to the public sewage system provided that any part of the
structure is or is to be within two hundred feet (200') of an existing public sewer main adjacent
to the property line in a right-of-way or other applicable easement (on either side of the right-
of-way or easement). Such distance shall be measured by a straight line notwithstanding
the possible impracticality of such being the necessary distance of line being required.
(b) It shall be mandatory for the owner, operator, or users of a private sewer system to a
structure to arrange and to pay for connection of said structure to the available municipal
sewer system and the abandonment of the on-site sewer system no longer being utilized.
Connections and extensions to the City sewer system and abandonment of the old on-site
sewer system shall be as specified by ordinances and regulations of the City of Kenai, and
applicable law and regulation of the State of Alaska relating to use of and connection to
public sewer systems and abandonment of old on-site sewer systems .
(c) If a property owner does not connect to a public sewer main in a location that otherwise
requires a property owner to connect as described above, the property owner shall pay the
applicable [WATER] sewer fee based on the use of the structure as if connected.
(d) If a sewer service customer has the reasonable possibility they will produce grease or
oil-laden wastes, the customer's facility shall be provided with interceptors as required in the
plumbing code. This includes any establishment that uses a deep fat fryer or cooking grease
or oil. Grease, oil, and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of City, they
are necessary for the proper handling of wastewater containing grease and oil, or sand. All
interception units shall be of type and capacity approved by the Building Official and shall
be so located to be easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. Such interceptors shall he
inspected, cleaned, and repaired regularly, as needed, by the user at the customer's
expense. The sewer service customer is required to keep an interceptor inspection, cleaning,
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and repair log which contains information as to the date, time, what is removed, quantity
removed, who removed the material and how, when, and where the material from the
interceptor is disposed of.
Section 2. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to
any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved
in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair
the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even
without such part, provision, or application.
Section 3. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
30 days after enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of October, 2019.
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Jamie Heinz, CMC, City Clerk
Introduced: October 2, 2019
Enacted: October 16, 2019
Effective: November 15, 2019
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Council Member Knackstedt
DATE: September 26, 2019
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3091-2019
Ordinance No 3091-2019 clarifies the intent of Ordinance 3003-2018 that limited the
mandatory water and sewer connection requirements in KMC 17.10.010 and 17.20.010
to situations where a mainline is located in a right-of-way or other applicable easement
200 feet or less from a structure and providing an alternative payment option in lieu of a
connection. The original ordinance was enacted in response to unreasonable hardships
the prior code language imposed on property owners in certain situations where mains
were located within 200 feet of structures but were not in adjacent rights-of ways to the
property. The clarification in this Ordinance is that in order to trigger the mandatory
connection requirement there must be a main line adjacent to the property line in a right-
of-way or easement and the line must within 200 feet of the applicable structure. The prior
language did not specify that the main line had to be adjacent to the property line, only
that the right-of-way or easement had to be adjacent to the property line. The prior
language could result in situations where a property owner runs a connection to a right-
of-way or easement and then down the right-of-way or easement to connect to a main
that is not adjacent to the property. The City does not want connections running down
rights-of-ways or easements. The two scenarios are demonstrated below:
Ordinance 3003-2018 Ordinance 3091-2019
House House
Connection
ROW Connection Main ROW Main
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The house keeping amendments include adding the limiting language in 17.20.010 (a)
regarding the main being in the right-of-way or an easement that was inadvertently left
out of the prior Ordinance and changing the reference to water fee to sewer fee in
17.20.010(c).
Your consideration is appreciated.
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Sponsored by: City Clerk
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-67
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING
DATES FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR 2020.
WHEREAS, pursuant to KMC 1.10.040(a), regular meetings of the Council shall be at a time set
by a resolution of the Council on the first and third Wednesdays of every month; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to KMC 1.10.040(b) on or before the last meeting of December, the City
Clerk shall introduce a resolution, on behalf of Council, establishing the dates for the subsequent
year’s Council meetings; and,
WHEREAS, this calendar must include a minimum of twenty regular meetings each year and at
least one regular meeting each month; and,
WHEREAS, the City’s Charter allows for cancellation of meetings by the Mayor due to lack of a
quorum or for an emergency, or by a majority of council members for any reason as long as at
least twenty (20) regular meeting are held each calendar year and at least one each month; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City for the Council to provide as much advance
notification as possible to the public and administration of any cancelled meetings; and,
WHEREAS, timely adopting a calendar of meeting dates, including any cancelled meetings,
provides advance notice to the public and administration; and,
WHEREAS, cancelling the first regular meeting of the City Council in January, due to its proximity
to the holidays, recognizes Council Members, staff, and residents might be travelling or on leave;
and,
WHEREAS, cancelling the second regular meeting of the City Council in November, allows for
Council and administration to attend Alaska Municipal League conferences; and,
WHEREAS, cancelling one Council Meeting in January and November, complies with the
minimum standards for meeting requirements as provided in the City’s Charter and Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Council of Kenai establishes the following Calendar of Meetings for
2020: regular meetings shall be held every first and third Wednesday of each month, except that
there will not be a second meeting in November and there will only be one meeting in January on
the third Wednesday of the month.
Section 2. That this Calendar may be further amended by Council in compliance with the City
Charter and Kenai Municipal Code.
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Section 3. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of October, 2019.
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Jamie Heinz, CMC, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
DATE: October 1, 2019
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2019-67 – Setting Meeting Calendar
Pursuant to KMC 1.10.040(b), this Resolution is intended to establish a calendar for the regular
meetings of the City Council in 2020.
Pursuant to City Charter, a meeting may be cancelled by the Mayor due to a lack of a quorum,
for an emergency, or by a majority of Council Members for any reason as long as at least twenty
(20) regular meetings are held each year and at least one each month. The proposed resolution
maintains at least one regular meeting each month and more than the minimum twenty (20)
regular meetings each year.
Consistent with previous calendars, this Resolution proposes scheduling regular meetings every
first and third Wednesday of each month, except for the months of January and November, when
only one meeting would be held. The first meeting in January recognizes the New Year Holiday
and that many Council Members, staff, and residents may be travelling or on leave. The second
meeting in November coincides with the AML conferences in Anchorage, which are attended by
many Council Members and administrative personnel. This meeting schedule maintains more
than the minimum twenty (20) regular meetings required each year by City Charter.
In previous years, the second regular meeting of the City Council in July had been cancelled to
allow for Council, administration and residents to participate in the personal use fishery and other
seasonal activities; however, in 2020, there are five Wednesdays and not having a Council
meeting for five weeks so soon after the new budget has become effective would put a hardship
on the Administration so a second meeting in July has been included in the proposed calendar.
The calendar attached to this memo is included for your reference and is not an exhibit to the
Resolution.
Your consideration is appreciated.
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-68
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, APPROVING A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE,
ALASKA REGION, ALASKA STATE PARKS, AND THE CITY OF KENAI FOR A GATEWAY TO
PUBLIC LANDS DISPLAY IN THE KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Alaska Region, and the Alaska State
Parks, have requested the City to allow and jointly revitalize and produce an interpretive display
in the Kenai Municipal Airport which was originally installed in 2004; and,
WHEREAS, a Gateway to Public Lands Display will provide public awareness that the Kenai
Airport is the Gateway to the Kenai Peninsula and Western Cook Inlet’s State and Federal Public
Lands; and,
WHEREAS, the USFWS, State Parks and the City agree to continue their partnership of 15-years,
for an additional 5 years; and,
WHEREAS, at the Airport Commission meeting on October 10, 2019, the Airport Commission
recommended the City Council approve the Memorandum of Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to execute the attached Memorandum of
Agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region, and the Alaska State Parks in
the same or substantially same form as attached to this resolution. The City Manager is further
authorized to approve an extension of the Agreement.
Section 2. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of October, 2019.
__________________________________
BRIAN GABRIEL, SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Jamie Heinz, CMC, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Mary Bondurant, Airport Manager
DATE: October 4, 2019
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2019–68
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In 2003, the USFW Service, Alaska State Parks, and the City entered into an agreement for a
public lands display at the north end of the terminal building. This display has been very popular
to both travelers and patrons of the airport over the past 15 years.
Airport and City Administration met with USFW and State Parks representatives to discuss the
opportunity to upgrade the display along with the terminal rehabilitation project. All agreed that
this was an opportune time to revitalize the display and continue a partnership that provides
education and public awareness that the Kenai Airport is the Gateway to the Kenai Peninsula and
Western Cook Inlet’s State and Federal Public lands.
The Airport Commission reviewed the MOA at the October 10, 2019 Commission meeting and
recommends Council approval.
Thank you for your consideration.
Attachment
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING A NON-
EXCLUSIVE ON-AIRPORT CAR RENTAL CONCESSION TO EAN HOLDINGS, LLC FOR THE
PERIOD OF DECEMBER 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2016-20 awarded Alaska Rent A Car, Inc. and Corporate Sales &
Leasing the right to operate a non-exclusive on-airport car rental concession at the Kenai Airport;
and,
WHEREAS, EAN Holdings, LLC, has expressed interest in a non-exclusive on-airport car rental
concession agrees to pay the City of Kenai the greater of either ten percent (10%) of its monthly
Gross Receipts or the following minimum annual guarantee for each twelve-month period of the
five (5) year term of the proposed concession; and,
EAN Holdings, LLC $ 44,639 per year
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined this agreement will be in the best
interest of the City; and,
WHEREAS, the Airport Commission at its meeting of October 10, 2019, recommended Council
authorize the agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to sign a non-exclusive on-airport car rental
concession to EAN Holdings, LLC with a commencement date of December 1, 2019, for a five-
year term.
Section 2. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of October 2019.
__________________________________
BRIAN GABRIEL, SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Mary Bondurant, Airport Manager
DATE: October 4, 2019
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2019-69
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EAN (Enterprise, Alamo, and National) Holdings, LLC is requesting to operate a non-exclusive
on-airport car rental concession in the Airport terminal building.
The car rental concession was put out to bid in 2016 for a term of 5 years beginning July 1, 2016
and ending June 30, 2021. There was a 2 year waiting period, which ended in July 2018, should
another car rental agency want to enter the agreement. The minimum annual guarantee (MAG)
would be the average of the initial 2 qualified bidders MAG.
There has been a vacant car rental counter in the terminal since 2016. Due to the remodel we
can now offer the counter space with office space. There are vehicle parking spots in the car
rental parking lot.
Thank you for your consideration.
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-70
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, APPROVING A
STANDARD LEASE FORM FOR CITY LANDS OUTSIDE THE AIRPORT RESERVE.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 3072-2019 (Substitute) was enacted by the Council on October 2,
2019 and created a new lease and sale program for City Lands Outside the Airport Reserve; and,
WHEREAS, a new Standard Lease Form is needed to reflect the changes created by Ordinance
No. 3072-2019 (Substitute) and must be approved by Council pursuant to KMC22.05.086.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the Lease Form attached hereto for leasing of City Lands Outside the Airport
Reserve is approved.
Section 2. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of October, 2019.
__________________________________
BRIAN GABRIEL, SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Jamie Heinz, CMC, City Clerk
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CITY OF KENAI LEASE OF CITY OWNED LANDS
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT entered into this ________ day of ___________, 20__, by
and between the CITY OF KENAI, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794, and
_____________________________________, whose address is
________________________
__________________________________ (“Lessee”).
DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Lease the following terms are defined in KMC 22.05.005 (effective as
of the date of execution of the lease) as follows:
1. “Amendment” means a formal change to a lease of lands other than a lease extension
or renewal.
2. “Annual rent” means an amount paid to the City annually according to the terms of the
lease and Kenai Municipal Code.
3. “Assignment” means the transfer of all interest in a lease from one person or entity to
another.
4. “City” means the City of Kenai, its elected officials, officers, employees or agents.
5. “Consumer Price Index (CPI)” means the annual CPI for all urban consumers (CPI-U)
for Anchorage, Alaska.
6. “Existing lease” means a lease with at least one (1) year of term remaining.
7. “Expiring lease” means a lease with less than one (1) year of term remaining.
8. “Fair market value” means the most probable price which a property should bring in a
competitive and open market as determined by a qualified independent appraiser, or
the value as determined by the latest appraisal adjusted by the change in Consumer
Price Index from the date of the latest appraisal.
9. “Lease extension” means extending the term of an existing lease.
10. “Lease rate percent” means a percentage that when applied to the fair market value of
land establishes a rate of rent commensurate with rental rates prevalent in the local
area as determined by a qualified real estate appraiser.
11. “Lease renewal” means a new lease of property currently under an existing or expiring
lease to an existing lessee or a purchaser.
12. “Market analysis” means an analysis of data collected from other land leases to
determine whether a market adjustment in either fair market value or lease rate
percentage reflects the market.
13. “Permanent improvement” means a fixed addition or change to land that is not
temporary or portable, including a building, building addition, retaining wall, storage
tank, earthwork, fill material, gravel, and pavement, and remediation of contamination
for which the applicant is not responsible and excluding items of ordinary maintenance,
such as glass replacement, painting, roof repairs, door repairs, plumbing repairs, floor
covering replacement, or pavement patching.
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14. “Professional estimate of the remaining useful life of the principal improvement” means
an estimate of the number of remaining years that the principal improvement will be
able to function in accordance with its intended purpose prepared by a qualified real
estate appraiser, engineer, or architect licensed in Alaska.
15. “Qualified independent appraiser” means a general real estate appraiser certified by
the State of Alaska under AS 08.87.
16. “Site development materials” means materials used for preparing a lease site for
building construction or to provide a firm surface on which to operate a vehicle or
aircraft, including geotextile, fill, gravel, paving, utilities and pavement reinforcement
materials.
17. “Site preparation work” means work on the leased premises to include clearing and
grubbing, unclassified excavation, classified fill and back fill, a crushed aggregate base
course and utility extensions.
ARTICLE I
PREMISES LEASED
A. PREMISES: In consideration of Lessee’s payment of the rents and performance of all
the covenants of this Lease, the City leases to the Lessee, and the Lessee leases from the
City, the following described property (“Premises”) in the Kenai Recording District, Third
Judicial District, State of Alaska ; to wit:
Description of Lease Property
B. NO WARRANTY: Except as may be provided in this Lease, the City makes no specific
warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the condition of the Premises including, survey,
soils, wetlands, access, and suitability or profitability for any use including those authorized by
this Lease, its environmental condition, or the presence or absence of Hazardous Substances
in, on, and under the surface. The Lessee takes the Premises on an “as is” basis and without
warranty, subject to any and all of the covenants, terms, and conditions affecting the City's title
to the Premises.
ARTICLE II
RIGHTS AND USES
A. AUTHORIZED USES:
1. USE OF PREMISES: The City authorizes the Lessee to use the Premises for
the following purposes only:
List authorized uses and limitations
2.
B. RIGHTS RESERVED TO THE CITY:
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2. EASEMENTS: The City reserves the right to make grants to third parties or
reserve to the City easements or rights of way through, on, or above the
Premises. The City will not grant or reserve any easement or right of way that
unreasonably interferes with the Lessee’s authorized uses of the Premises.
3. INGRESS, EGRESS AND INSPECTION: The City reserves the right of ingress
to and egress from the Premises and the right to enter any part of the Premises,
including buildings, for the purpose of inspection or environmental testing at any
time. Except in the case of an emergency, all inspections and environmental
testing will be coordinated with the Lessee to minimize interference with the
Lessee’s authorized uses of the Premises.
4. RIGHT OF FLIGHT [Include for FAA Restricted Land only]: There is hereby
reserved to the City, its successors and assigns, for the use and benefit of the
public, a right of flight for the passage of aircraft in the airspace above the
surface of the Premises. This public right of flight will include the right to cause
in the airspace any noise inherent in the operation of any aircraft used for
navigation or flight through the airspace or landing at, taking off from, or
operation on the Airport.
C. PROHIBITED USES: Unless specifically authorized by this Lease or an amendment
to this Lease, the following are prohibited:
1. Any use of the Premises other than those authorized in this Lease.
2. Any use of the Premises that is in violation of a City Ordinance.
3. The outside storage on the Premises of junk, non-operational support
equipment, unused or damaged equipment or material, or solid waste or debris
unless allowed pursuant to a conditional use permit under KMC 14.20.
4. The disposal on the Premises of waste, including any Hazardous Substance,
slash, overburden, and construction waste.
5. The stripping, wasting, or removing any material from the Premises without the
prior written approval of the City.
6. [Include for FAA Restricted Land only]Erecting structures or allowing growth of
natural objects that would constitute an obstruction to air navigation, or allowing
any activity on the Premises that would interfere with or be a hazard to the flight
of aircraft, or interfere with air navigation or communication facilities, serving
the Airport.
7. Any use or activity that is prohibited by applicable law or regulation.
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ARTICLE III
TERM & HOLDOVER
A. TERM: The initial term of this Lease is for __________ years, from the 1st day
of ________________, 20__, to the 30th day of _______________, 20__.
B. HOLDOVER: If the Lessee holds over and remains in possession of the Premises after
the expiration, cancellation or termination of this Lease, the holding over will not operate as an
extension of the term of this Lease, but only creates a month-to-month tenancy, regardless of
any rent payments accepted by the City. The Lessee's obligations for performance under this
Lease will continue during the month-to-month tenancy. The City or Lessee may terminate the
Lessee’s holdover with ten days’ advance written notice.
ARTICLE IV
RENTS AND FEES
A. RENT: The initial rent for the Premises is $________.00 per year, as established by
the City pursuant KMC 22.05.060 and as subject to annual adjustment on July 1 of each year
under Article V of this Lease, plus applicable sales tax. The rent shall be payable annually in
advance of the first day of each year of the term of this Lease. All payments required by this
Lease must be made in U.S. dollars. If the annual rent exceeds $2,400, the Lessee may, upon
written notice to the City, choose to pay the rent in equal monthly installments, payable in
advance on or before the anniversary date of the term of this Lease and thereafter at monthly
intervals. No conversion of the payment schedule from annual to monthly shall result in the
City receiving less rent than it would have received had the conversion not taken place.
1. Rent Credit: A rent credit may be applied for a maximum of five years of lease
payments as provided in KMC 22.05.070 (as effective at the time this lease is
executed). Once the work is completed and value determined, a credit will be
applied to the lease payments, prorated as necessary for the successive five
years.
B. RENT PRORATED: Rental for any period less than one year shall be prorated on the
basis of the rent payable under this Lease in last full year previous to the prorating.
C. ADDITIONAL RENT: In addition to the rent specified in (a) of this Article, Lessee
agrees to pay to the appropriate parties all levies, assessments, and charges as follows:
1. Taxes pertaining to the leasehold interest of the Lessee.
2. Sales tax now enforced or levied in the future, computed upon rent payable in
monthly installments whether the Lessee pays rent under this Lease on a
monthly or annual basis.
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3. All taxes and assessments levied in the future by the City, as if Lessee was the
legal owner of record of the Premises.
D. PAYMENTS: The Lessee shall make checks, bank drafts, or postal money orders
payable to the City of Kenai and deliver payments to City of Kenai, Finance Department, 210
Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 or any other address the City may
designate in writing to the Lessee.
E. INTEREST: Beginning the day after payment is due, all unpaid rents, charges, and
fees required under this Lease will accrue interest at the rate of eight percent (8.0%) per
annum. Interest on disputed amounts will not be charged to the Lessee if the dispute is
resolved in the Lessee’s favor.
F. LATE PAYMENT PENALTY: In addition to any interest payable under Provision (E) of
this Article, each time the Lessee fails to pay any rent or fee by the date required in this Lease,
the City will charge, and the Lessee shall pay, an administrative penalty of ten percent (10.0%)
of the amount due and unpaid.
G. COURTESY BILLINGS: Lessee acknowledges that any billing statement issued by the
City is provided only as a courtesy. The Lessee is obligated to pay all rents and fees when
due, regardless of whether or not the Lessee receives a billing statement from the City.
H. LIEN AGAINST LESSEE: Any rent, charge, fee, or other consideration which is due
and unpaid at the expiration, termination, or cancellation of this Lease will be a lien against the
Lessee’s property, real or personal.
I. PAYMENT OF CITY’S COSTS: The Lessee will pay all reasonable actual expenses,
costs, and attorney fees City may incur, with or without formal action, to enforce, defend, or
protect this Lease or City's rights under this Lease, including any expense incurred with respect
to environmental compliance, bankruptcy or any proceeding that involves the Lessee, the
Lease, the Premises, or improvements or personal property on the Premises. The Lessee will
make payment within 30 days of the date of each notice from City of any amounts payable
under this provision.
J. PAYMENT FOR SPECIAL SERVICES: Lessee agrees to pay the City a reasonable
fee for any special services or facilities the City agrees to perform, which the City is not
otherwise obligated by this Lease to provide and which the Lessee requests from the City in
writing.
ARTICLE V
ADJUSTMENT OF RENT AND FEES
A. RENT OR FEE ADJUSTMENT: The City shall adjust rent or fees payable by the
Lessee under Article IV or other provisions of this lease on July 1 of each year of the lease as
proved in KMC 22.05.060 (as effective at the time this lease is executed) and shall make any
other adjustments to rent as allowed for in KMC 22.05.060.
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No rent or fee change shall be effective until 30 days after the date of the City’s written notice
to the Lessee. If the Lessee believes that any changed rent exceeds the fair market rent for
the Premises, the Lessee may appeal a rent change to the City as provided in KMC 22.05.060.
ARTICLE VI
ASSIGNMENT & SUBLETTING
A. INVALID WITHOUT CITY’S CONSENT: The Lessee may not assign, sublet, or grant
a security interest in, by grant or implication, the whole or any part of this Lease, the Premises,
or any improvement on the Premises without the written consent of the City. Any proposed
assignment, sublease, or security interest must be written and must be submitted to the City
bearing the original, notarized signature of all parties. The Lessee may submit unsigned draft
documents for the City’s conceptual review. However, the City’s conceptual approval of a draft
document may not be construed as the City’s consent to any assignment, sublease, or security
interest. All provisions in this Lease extend to and bind the assignees and sub-lessees of the
Lessee.
B. NO WAIVER OF CONSENT: The City’s consent to one assignment, sublease, or
security interest will not waive the requirement for the Lessee to obtain the City’s consent to
any other assignment, sublease, or security interest.
C. ASSIGNEE / LESSEE OBLIGATIONS: An assignment must include a provision stating
that the assignee accepts responsibility for all of the assignor’s (Lessee’s) obligations under
this Lease, including environmental liability and responsibility. However, unless the City
specifically releases the Lessee in writing, the City may hold the Lessee responsible for
performing any obligation under this lease which an assignee fails to perform.
D. OCCUPANCY BEFORE CITY CONSENT: An assignee or sub-lessee may not occupy
the Premises before the City consents to the assignment or sublease in writing.
E. CONFLICT OF PROVISIONS: In the event of a conflict between this Lease and an
assignment or a sublease, the terms of this Lease control.
F. LESSEE NOT RELIEVED OF OBLIGATIONS: The City’s consent to any sublease
does not relieve or otherwise alter the Lessee’s obligations under this Lease.
G. SECURITY ASSIGNMENTS AND FINANCING:
1. Subject to the requirements of (A) of this Article VI, the Lessee may assign a
security interest in this Lease. The security interest may be in the form of a
mortgage, deed of trust, assignment or other appropriate instrument, provided
a. the security interest pertains only to the Lessee’s leasehold interest;
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b. the security interest does not pertain to or create any interest in City's
title to the Premises; and
c. the documents providing for the security interest are approved and
acceptable to the City.
2. If the assignment of a security interest to which the City has consented shall be
held by an established lending or financial institution, including a bank, an
established insurance company and qualified pension or profit sharing trust,
and the lending institution acquires the Lessee's interest in this Lease as a
result of a foreclosure action or other remedy of the secured party, or through
any transfer in lieu of foreclosure, or through settlement of or arising out of any
pending or contemplated foreclosure action, the lending institution may transfer
its interest in this Lease to a nominee or a wholly owned subsidiary corporation
with the prior written consent of the City, provided, the transferee assumes all
of the covenants and conditions required to be performed by the Lessee
(including payment of any monies owed by Lessee to the City under the lease).
In the event of such a transfer, the lending institution shall be relieved of any
further liability under this Lessee.
3. A holder of a security interest in this Lease consented to by the City shall have,
and be subrogated to, any and all rights of the Lessee with respect to the curing
of any default of this Lease by Lessee.
4. A holder of a security interest consented to by the City that takes possession of
this Lease shall not be released from the obligations and liabilities of this Lease
unless the holder assigns its leasehold estate to an assignee who is financially
capable and otherwise qualified to undertake to perform and observe the
conditions of this Lease and the City consents to the assignment. The City’s
consent will not be unreasonably withheld.
ARTICLE VII
MAINTENANCE, SNOW REMOVAL & UTILITIES
A. MAINTENANCE:
1. At no cost to the City, the Lessee will keep the Premises and all improvements
on the Premises clean, neat and presentable, as reasonably determined by the
City.
2. At no cost to the City, the Lessee will provide for all maintenance and services
at the Premises as may be necessary to facilitate the Lessee's compliance with
this Lease and the Lessee’s use of the Premises.
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3. The Lessee shall comply with all regulations or ordinances of the City that are
promulgated for the promotion of sanitation. At no cost to the City, the Lessee
shall keep the Premises in a clean and sanitary condition, and control activities
on the Premises to prevent the pollution of water.
4.
B. SNOW REMOVAL:
1. At no cost to the City, the Lessee is responsible for snow removal on the
Premises. The Lessee shall dispose of snow in an off-Premises location
approved or provide suitable snow storage within the boundaries of the
Premises in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
2. Lessee shall not deposit snow in right-of-ways, easements, roads or on City
property without written approval of the City..
3. Lessee agrees to not allow an accumulation of snow on the Premises that would
cause interference with adjoining leaseholders or the public.
C. UTILITIES: Unless specifically provided otherwise in this Lease, the Lessee shall,
at no cost to the City, provide for all utilities at the Premises necessary to facilitate the Lessee's
use of the Premises.
ARTICLE VIII
OPERATIONS
A. OPERATIONS: The Lessee will ensure that the Lessee, its employees, guests,
contractors, sub-lessees, and vendors that perform any activity or function authorized under
this Lease shall do so in a manner that ensures the safety of people, the protection of public
health and the environment, and the safety and integrity of the Premises.
B. LESSEE'S CONTROL AND RESPONSIBILITY:
1. The Lessee will assume full control and sole responsibility as between Lessee
and City for the activities of the Lessee, the Lessee's personnel and employees,
and anyone else acting by, on behalf of, or under the authority of the Lessee.
2. The Lessee will immediately notify the City of any condition, problem,
malfunction or other occurrence that threatens the safety of the public or City
employees, harm to public health or the environment, or the safety or integrity
of the Premises.
C. RADIO INTERFERENCE: The Lessee will discontinue the use of any machine or
device that interferes with any government-operated transmitter, receiver, or navigation aid
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until the cause of the interference is eliminated.
D. PARKING: The Lessee will provide adequate vehicle and equipment, parking space
on the Premises for Lessee’s business or activities.
ARTICLE IX
ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS
A. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE:
1. The lessee will conduct it business and/or operation on the Premises in
compliance with all environmental laws and permits. If hazardous substances
are handled on the Premises, the Lessee agrees to have properly trained
personnel and adequate procedures for safely storing, dispensing, and
otherwise handling Hazardous Substances in accordance with all applicable
federal, state and local laws.
2. Lessee will promptly give the City notice of proceeding to abate or settle matters
relating to the presence of a Hazardous Substance on the Premises or from
Lessee’s operations on the Premises. The Lessee will allow the City to
participate in any such proceedings.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNIFICATION: If Contamination of the Premises or other
property by a Hazardous Substance occurs from the Lessee’s operations on the Premises the
Lessee will indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from any and all claims, judgments,
damages, penalties, fines, costs, liabilities, or losses, including, but not limited to, sums paid
in settlement of claims, attorney’s fees, consultant fees, and expert fees, which arise during or
after the term of this Lease as a result of such Contamination. This indemnification of the City
by Lessee includes, but is not limited to, costs incurred in connection with any investigation of
site conditions or any cleanup, remediation, removal, monitoring, or restorative work required
by any federal, state, or local governmental agency because of a Hazardous Substance being
present in the soil or groundwater or under the Premises or other properties affected by the
Contamination.
C. REMEDIATION:
1. In the event of a Hazardous Substance spill on the Premises, the Lessee will
immediately notify the City and the Alaska Department of Environmental
Conversation and act, promptly, at its sole expense, to contain the spill, repair,
any damage, absorb and clean up the spill area, and restore the Premises to a
condition satisfactory to the City and otherwise comply with the applicable
portions of any environmental law.
2. In addition to any notices required by this Lease, the Lessee will immediately
notify and copy the City in writing of any of the following:
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a. Any permit, enforcement, clean up, lien, removal or other governmental
or regulatory action instituted, completed, or threatened pursuant to an
Environmental Law.
b. Any claim made or threatened by any person against the Lessee or
arising from the Lessee’s operations authorized by this Lease, relating
to damage, contribution, compensation, loss or injury resulting, from, or
claimed to result from any Hazardous Substances in, on, or under the
Premises; or
c. Any report made by, or on behalf of, the Lessee to any environmental
agency arising out of or in connection with any Hazardous Substances
in, on, or removed from the Premises, including any complaints, notices,
warnings, or asserted violations.
3. Remediation and restoration of the contaminated area must meet all applicable
state and federal regulations and must meet the requirements of all governing
regulatory authorities.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT: The Lessee will provide the City with all investigative data,
test results, reports, and any other information gathered or analyzed as part of or in relation to
any Environmental Assessment, characterization or audit on the Premises that Lessee
performs or causes to be performed after the starting date of this Lease. The Lessee will submit
the data, result, report or information to the City within 60 days following the date on which it
becomes available to the Lessee.
E. RELEASE OF LESSEE: The City releases the Lessee from liability to the City for
Contamination and the presence of Hazardous Substances that existed prior to the
commencement date of this lease unless caused or materially contributed to by the Lessee.
F. SURVIVAL OF OBLIGATIONS: The obligations and duties of the City and Lessee
under Article IX of this lease shall survive the cancellation, termination or expiration of this
lease.
ARTICLE X
INDEMNIFICATION & INSURANCE
A. INDEMNIFICATION:
1. The Lessee will indemnify, save harmless, and defend the City, its officers,
agents, and employees from and against any and all liabilities, losses, suits,
administrative actions, claims, awards, judgments, fines, demands, damages,
injunctive relief or penalties of any nature or kind to the full extent of the loss or
obligation for property damage, personal injury, death, violation of any
regulation or grant agreement, or any other injury or harm resulting from or
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arising out of any acts or commission of or omission by the Lessee, Lessee’s
agents, employees, customers, invitees or arising out of the Lessee’s
occupation or use of the premises demised or privileges granted, and to pay all
costs connected therewith. This indemnification of the City by the Lessee shall
include sums paid in settlement of claims, attorney fees, consultant fees, expert
fees, or other costs and expenses, directly or indirectly arising from, connected
to or on account of this Lease as it relates to the Lessee, the Lessee’s activities
at or relating to the Premises, or any act or omission by the Lessee, or by any
of Lessee’s officers, employees, agents, contractors or sub-lessees. These
indemnity obligations are in addition to, and not limited by, the Lessee’s
obligation to provide insurance, and shall survive the expiration or earlier
termination of this Lease.
2. The Lessee shall give the City prompt notice of any suit, claim, action or other
matter affecting the City to which Paragraph 1, above, may apply, together with
a copy of any letter by an attorney on behalf of a complainant, any complaint
filed in court, and any notice or complaint by any regulatory agency. The City
shall have the right, at its option, to participate cooperatively in the defense of,
and settlement negotiations regarding, any such matter, without relieving the
Lessee of any of its obligations under this provision.
3. As to any amount paid to others for personal injury or property damage with
respect to which an act or omission of the City is a legal cause, notwithstanding
Paragraph 1 of this section, the Lessee and the City shall reimburse each other
according to the principles of comparative fault. If liability to a third party is
subject to apportionment according to comparative fault under this provision,
the Lessee and the City shall seek in good faith to achieve non-judicial
agreement as to apportionment of fault as between themselves. This
apportionment of liability between the City and the Lessee shall not be
construed to affect the rights of any person who is not a party to this Lease.
B. INSURANCE: At no expense to the City, the Lessee will obtain and keep in force during
the term of this Lease, insurance of the type and limits required by this provision. Where
specific limits are set, they will be the minimum acceptable limits. If the Lessee’s policy
contains higher limits, the City will be entitled to coverage to the extent of the higher limits. At
the time insurance in obtained by the Lessee, all insurance shall be by a company/corporation
rated “A-” or better by A.M. Best. The following policies of insurance are required with the
following minimum amounts:
1. Commercial General Liability, including Premises, all operations, property
damage, products and completed operations, and personal injury and death,
broad-form contractual, with a per-occurrence limit of not less than $1,000,000
combined single limit. If this lease authorizes the Lessee to engage in the sale
or the commercial dispensing or storage of aviation fuel, the policy must not
exclude of Lessee’s fuel handling activities. This policy must name the City as
an additional insured.
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2. Commercial Automobile Coverage with not less than $1,000,000 combined
single limit per occurrence. This insurance must cover all owned, hired, and
non-owned motor vehicles used by the Lessee.
3. Workers Compensation Insurance. The Lessee will provide and maintain, for
all employees, coverage as required under AS 23.30.045, and, where
applicable, any other statutory obligations. The policy must waive subrogation
against the City.
4. The Lessee will provide the City with proof of insurance coverage in the form of
an insurance policy or a certificate of insurance, together with proof that the
premiums have been paid, showing the types and monetary limits of coverage
secured. All insurance required by this provision must provide that the City be
notified at least 30 days prior to any termination, cancellation, or material
change in the insurance coverage.
5. If the Lessee's insurance coverage lapses or is canceled, Lessee will
immediately, upon written notice by the City, halt all operations on the the
Premises. The Lessee will not resume operations until the City receives
evidence that the Lessee has obtained current insurance coverage meeting the
requirements of this Lease.
6. The City may, at intervals of not less than five years from the beginning date of
the term of this Lease and upon written notice to Lessee, revise the insurance
requirements required under this Lease. City’s determination to revise the
insurance requirements will be based on the risks relative to the Lessee's
operations, any insurance guidelines adopted by the City, and any applicable
law.
7. If the Lessee subleases all or any portion of the Premises under the provisions
of this Lease, the Lessee will require the sub-lessee to provide to the insurance
coverage required of the Lessee under this Article X.
ARTICLE XI
LAWS & TAXES
A. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW: Lessee shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances,
and regulations of public authorities now or hereafter in any manner affecting the Premises or
the sidewalks, alleys, streets, and ways adjacent to the Premises, or any buildings, structures,
fixtures and improvements or the use thereof, whether or not any such laws, ordinances, and
regulations which may be hereafter enacted involve a change of policy on the part of the
governmental body enacting the same. Lessee agrees to hold City financially harmless:
1. From the consequences of any violation of such laws, ordinances, and/or
regulations; and
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2. From all claims for damages on account of injuries, death, or property damage
resulting from such violation.
B. UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY: The Lessee shall not permit any unlawful use, occupation,
business, or trade to be conducted on the Premises contrary to any law, ordinance, or
regulation, including zoning ordinances, rules and regulations.
C. LICENSES AND PERMITS: The Lessee will obtain all necessary licenses and permits,
pay all taxes and special assessments lawfully imposed upon the Premises, and pay other
fees and charges assessed under applicable law. Nothing in this Lease prevents the Lessee
from challenging any taxes or special assessments to the appropriate authority.
D. LITIGATION: The Kenai Municipal Code, including regulations promulgated
thereunder, and the laws of the State of Alaska will govern in any dispute between the Lessee
and City. If a dispute continues after exhaustion of administration remedies, any lawsuit must
be brought in the courts of the State of Alaska, in Kenai, Alaska.
E. LESSEE TO PAY TAXES: Lessee shall pay all lawful taxes and assessments which,
during the term of this Lease may become a lien upon or which may be levied by the State,
Borough, City, or any other tax levying body, upon any taxable possessory right which Lessee
may have in or to the Premises or improvements on the Premises by reason of its use or
occupancy or the terms of this Lease provided, however, that nothing in this provision shall
prevent Lessee from contesting any increase in a tax or assessment under any applicable law,
ordinance, or regulation.
F. PARTIAL INVALIDITY: If any term, provision, condition, or part of this Lease is
declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining
terms, provisions, conditions, or parts shall continue in full force and effect as though the
declaration had not been made.
ARTICLE XII
LEASE TERMINATION
A. CANCELLATION: The City may, after 30 days’ written notice to the Lessee, cancel
this Lease and recover possession of the Premises if any of the following violations occur,
unless the violation is cured within the 30 days:
1. The Lessee fails to pay when due the rents, additional rents, charges, or other
sums specified in this Lease, including any increases made under this Lease.
2. The Lessee's check for payment of any sum due under this Lease is returned
for insufficient funds.
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3. The Lessee uses or authorizes the use of the Premises for any purpose not
authorized by this Lease.
4. The Lessee fails to fully perform and comply with any provision in this Lease.
5. The Lessee violates a provision of Kenai Municipal Code applicable to this
Lessee.
6. The court enters a judgment of insolvency against the Lessee.
7. A trustee or receiver is appointed for the Lessee's assets in a proceeding
brought by or against the Lessee, or the Lessee files a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy.
8. Failure by the Lessee to comply with any land development or permanent
improvement construction required by this Lease.
B. ENTRY AND RE-ENTRY: In the event that the Lease should be terminated in
accordance with this Article XII, or by summary proceedings or otherwise, or upon the Lessee’s
abandonment of the Premises or a portion of the Premises, the City or its agents, servants, or
representatives may, immediately or any time thereafter, re-enter, and resume possession of
the Premises or portion thereof, and remove all persons and property therefrom, without being
liable for any damages therefore. No re-entry by the City shall be deemed an acceptance of a
surrender of the Lease.
C. CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS UNTIL PREMISES VACATED: The Lessee will
continue to pay City rent after the expiration, termination, or cancellation of this lease and to
abide by the lease obligations, including providing proof of insurance coverage, through the
date Lessee relinquishes possession of and completely vacates the Premises. City will
consider the Premises completely vacated if the Lessee has
1. Remediated any environmental contamination for which the Lessee is
responsible;
2. Restored the Premises to a neat and clean physical condition acceptable to the
City.
D. REASONABLE CURE:
1. In the case of a violation that cannot be reasonably cured within 30 days, a
notice of cancellation issued by the City to the Lessee under this Article is
stayed if, within the 30-day notice period, the Lessee begins and continues
expeditious action to cure the violation. The City will determine if a violation
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cannot be reasonably cured within 30 days and what constitutes expeditious
action.
2. In the case where, in City’s sole determination, Lessee’s violation is considered
an imminent threat to public health or safety, or the environment, City will direct
the Lessee to stop the activity immediately and may reduce the period to cure
the violation, or the City may correct the violation pursuant to (E) of this Article.
E. RIGHT OF CITY TO PERFORM:
1. If, after 30 days following notice the Lessee fails or refuses to perform any action
required by this Lease, the City will have the right, but not the obligation, to
perform any or all such actions required by this Lease at the sole expense of
the Lessee. The City will not take action if the Lessee begins and continues
expeditious action to perform any action required by this Lease that cannot be
reasonably completed within 30 days. The City will, at its sole discretion,
determine what constitutes expeditious action and if an action cannot be
reasonably performed in 30 days. The City will submit to the Lessee an invoice
for the expenses incurred by the City in the performance by the City of any
required action. The Lessee will pay the amount of each invoice within 30 days
from issuance.
2. If Lessee fails or refuses to perform any action that has been deemed an
imminent threat the City will have the right, but not the obligation, to perform
any or all such actions required to expeditiously correct the imminent threat.
Lessee shall reimburse the City for any cost, including legal fees and
administrative costs reasonably incurred by the City in acting to correct the
imminent threat violation.
F. WAIVER: A waiver by the City of any default by the Lessee of any provision of this
Lease will not operate as a waiver of any subsequent default. If the City waives a default, the
City is not required to provide notice to the Lessee to restore or revive any term or condition
under this Lease. The waiver by the City of any provision in this Lease cannot be enforced or
relied upon unless the waiver is in writing and signed on behalf of the City. The City's failure
to insist upon the strict performance by the Lessee of any provision in this Lease is not a waiver
or relinquishment for the future, and the provision will continue in full force.
G. NATIONAL EMERGENCY: If the federal government declares a national emergency,
neither party may hold the other liable for any inability to perform any part of this Lease as a
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result of the national emergency.
H. SURRENDER ON TERMINATION: Except as provided otherwise in this Article XII,
Lessee shall, on the last day of the term of this Lease (including any extension or renewal
thereof) or upon any earlier termination of this Lease, surrender and deliver up the premises
into the possession and use of City without fraud or delay in good order, condition, and repair,
except for reasonable wear and tear since the last necessary repair, replacement, restoration
or renewal, free and clear of all lettings and occupancies unless expressly permitted by the
City in writing, and free and clear of all liens and encumbrances other than those created by
and for loans to City.
I. OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Ownership of Permanent Improvements: Permanent improvements on the
Premises, excluding Site Development Materials, constructed, placed, or
purchased by the Lessee remain the Lessee’s property as long as this
Lease remains in effect, including any period of extension or holdover with
the consent of the Lessor.
2. Disposition of Site Development Materials: The Lessee acknowledges that,
once placed by the Lessee, the removal from the Premises of Site
Development Materials can damage the Premises, adversely affect surface
water drainage patterns, and destabilize adjacent structures. When placed
on the Premises by the Lessee, Site Development Materials, including
building pads, parking areas, driveways, and similar structures:
a. become a part of the realty and the property of the City of Kenai;
b. unless otherwise directed by the Lessor, must be maintained by the
Lessee throughout the term of this Lease, including any extensions and
periods of holdover; and
c. may not be removed by the Lessee without the prior written approval of
the Lessor.
3. Disposition of Personal Property and Permanent Improvements Other Than
Site Development Materials:
a. Unless the Lessor otherwise directs as provided below, when this Lease
expires, terminates, or is cancelled and is neither extended nor followed
by a successive lease, the departing Lessee may do one or more of the
following:
i. remove Lessee-owned Permanent Improvements from the
Premises, remediate any Contamination for which the Lessee
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is responsible, and restore the Premises to a clean and neat
physical condition acceptable to the Lessor within 60 days
after the expiration, cancellation, or termination date of this
Lease;
ii. with written approval from the Lessor, sell Lessee-owned
Permanent Improvements to the succeeding lessee, remove
all personal property, remediate, any Contamination for which
the Lessee is responsible and leave the Premises in a clean
and neat physical condition acceptable to the Lessor within 60
days after notice from the Lessor that the Lessor has approved
an application for a lease of the Premises by another person
or such longer period specified in the notice, but in no event
more than 180 days after the expiration, termination, or
cancellation date of this Lease;
iii. elect to have the Lessor sell Lessee-owned Permanent
Improvements at public auction as provided below, remediate
any Contamination for which the Lessee is responsible, and
restore the premises to a clean and neat physical condition
acceptable to the Lessor. If the Lessor sells Permanent
Improvements under this Paragraph for removal from the
Premises, the departing Lessee's obligation under this
Paragraph continues until the Premises are remediated and
restored to a clean and neat physical condition acceptable to
the Lessor after the improvements have been removed.
b. If the departing Lessee elects to have the Lessor sell Lessee-owned
Permanent Improvements at public auction per this Section, the Lessee
shall, within 30 days after the expiration, cancellation, or termination of
this Lease:
i. submit to the Lessor a written request and authorization to sell
the Permanent Improvements by public auction;
ii. provide to the Lessor an executed conveyance document
transferring clear title to the Permanent Improvements to the
successful bidder at the public auction, along with
authorization to the Lessor, as agent for the Lessee for
purposes of the sale only, to endorse the name of the
successful bidder on the conveyance document upon receipt
of payment of the successful bid price; and
iii. before the date of the public auction, remove all personal
property, remediate any Contamination for which the Lessee
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is responsible and leave the Premises in a neat and clean
physical condition acceptable to the Lessor.
c. When selling Lessee-owned Permanent Improvements at public auction
for the departing Lessee, the Lessor will establish the terms and
conditions of the sale. The Lessor shall pay the Lessee any proceeds of
the sale of the Permanent Improvements, less the administrative costs
of the public auction and any financial obligation the Lessee owes to the
Lessor under this Lease. Payment will be made within a reasonable
time after the Lessor completes the sale transaction and receives the
proceeds, but not to exceed 60 days. If all or a portion of the Permanent
Improvements do not sell at public auction, the Lessee will remove those
Permanent Improvements, remediate any Contamination for which the
Lessee is responsible and restore the Premises to a clean and neat
physical condition acceptable to the Lessor within 60 days after the
auction.
d. If the Lessee shows good cause to the Lessor and if it is not inconsistent
with the best interest of the City of Kenai, the Lessor will grant an
extension of time that is sufficient to allow the Lessee to remove or sell
Lessee-owned Permanent Improvements, remediate any
Contamination for which the Lessee is responsible and to restore the
Premises to a clean and neat physical condition acceptable to the
Lessor.
e. The Lessor will, by written notice, direct the departing Lessee to remove
Lessee-owned Permanent Improvements from the Premises, to
remediate, consistent with applicable law, any Contamination for which
the Lessee is responsible and to restore the Premises to a clean and
neat physical condition acceptable to the Lessor if the Lessor
determines in writing:
i. that the continued presence of the Permanent
Improvements on the Premises are not consistent with any
written City program or plan required for compliance with
applicable federal, state, or local law;
ii. that the continued presence of the Permanent Improvements
on the Premises is not in the best interest of the City of
Kenai; or
iii. that the Permanent Improvements present a hazard to public
health or safety.
f. The departing Lessee to whom the Lessor has issued direction under
Paragraph e of this Section shall comply with the Lessor's direction
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within 60 days after issuance of the direction and at no cost to the
Lessor. If the departing Lessee shows good cause to the Lessor,
continues to work diligently to comply with Lessor’s direction, and if it is
not inconsistent with the best interest of the City of Kenai, the Lessor will
allow in writing a longer period that is sufficient to allow the Lessee to
comply with the Lessor’s direction. A departing Lessee who fails to
comply with a direction issued by the Lessor under Paragraph e of this
Section, shall, within 30 days of being billed by the Lessor, reimburse
the Lessor for any costs reasonably incurred by the Lessor, including
legal fees and administrative costs, to enforce the Lessor’s direction or
to remove and dispose of unremoved Lessee-owned improvements,
remediate any Contamination for which the Lessee is responsible and
restore the Premises.
g. If the departing Lessee does not timely remove or sell the Lessee-owned
Permanent Improvements on the Premises in accordance with the
requirements of this Section, any remaining Permanent Improvements
and any remaining personal property of the departing Lessee will be
considered permanently abandoned. The Lessor may sell, lease,
demolish, dispose of, remove, or retain the abandoned property for use
as the Lessor determines is in the best interest of the City of Kenai. The
departing Lessee shall, within 30 days after being billed by the Lessor,
reimburse the Lessor for any costs reasonably incurred by the Lessor,
including legal and administrative costs, to demolish, remove, dispose,
clear title to, or sell the abandoned property and to remediate and restore
the Premises.
h. After the expiration, termination, or cancellation of the Lease, including
any holdover, the departing Lessee loses all right to occupy or use the
premises without the express or implied consent of the Lessor. Except
as the Lessor notifies the departing Lessee otherwise in writing, the
Lessor consents to the departing Lessee's continued use and
occupancy of the Premises to diligently accomplish the requirements of
this Section. Until the departing Lessee relinquishes possession of and
completely vacates the Premises and notifies the Lessor in writing that
it has relinquished and vacated the Premises, the departing Lessee shall
perform the following as if the lease were still in effect,
i. pay rent to the Lessor;
ii. maintain the premises;
iii. provide the Lessor with evidence of each insurance coverage,
if any, required under the Lease; and
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iv. cease using the premises other than to diligently accomplish
the requirements of this Section, and to comply with the other
requirements of the Lease.
i. A departing Lessee will not be considered to have relinquished
possession and completely vacated the Premises until
i. the departing Lessee has:
(a) remediated, consistent with applicable law, any
Contamination for which the Lessee is
responsible; and
(b) restored the Premises to a clean and neat
physical condition acceptable to the Lessor; and
ii. either
(a) removed all of the Lessee's Permanent Improvements
and personal property from the premises or sold the
Permanent Improvements and personal property to a
succeeding Lessee under the provisions of this Lease; or
(b) transferred title to the Lessee's Permanent Improvements
and personal property that remain on the premises to the
Lessor.
ARTICLE XIII
GENERAL COVENANTS
A. COSTS AND EXPENSES: Costs and expenses incident to this lease, including but
not limited to recording costs, shall be paid by Lessee.
B. CARE OF THE PREMISES: The Lessee shall keep the Premises clean and in good
order at the Lessee’s own expense, allowing no damage, waste, nor destruction thereof, nor
removing any material therefrom, without written permission of the City. At the expiration of
the term fixed, or any earlier termination of the Lease, the Lessee will peaceably and quietly
quit and surrender the premises to the City.
E. CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL AND STANDARDS: Any building construction on the
Premises by the Lessee must be compatible with its surroundings and consistent with the uses
authorized under this Lease, as determined by the City. The Lessee must obtain the City’s
written approval before placing fill material, beginning any land development, or constructing
or demolishing any improvements on the Premises, and before beginning any alterations,
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modifications, or renovation of existing structures on the Premises. The Lessee must submit
to the City detailed drawings of the proposed development, alteration, modification, or
renovation, together with specifications or any other information the City reasonably requires.
[Include for FAA Restricted Land only]Further, the Lessee will submit to City evidence of the
Lessee’s compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulation 14 CFR Part 77.
E. LEASE SUBORDINATE TO CITY FINANCING REQUIREMENTS: Lessee agrees that
City may modify this Lease to meet revised requirements for Federal or State grants, or to
conform to the requirements of any revenue bond covenant. However, the modification shall
not act to reduce the rights or privileges granted the Lessee by this Lease, nor act to cause
the Lessee financial loss.
F. RIGHT TO ENJOYMENT AND PEACEABLE POSSESSION: City hereby agrees and
covenants that the Lessee, upon paying rent and performing other covenants, terms, and
conditions of this Lease, shall have the right to quietly and peacefully hold, use, occupy, and
enjoy the Premises, except that the following shall not construed as a denial of the right of
quiet or peaceable possession:
1. Any inconvenience caused by public works projects in or about the Premises;
and
2. Any other entries by the City on the Premises reserved or authorized under
other provisions of this Lease.
G. NO PARTNERSHIP OR JOINT VENTURE CREATED: It is expressly understood that
the City shall not be construed or held to be a partner or joint venture of Lessee in the conduct
of the Lessee’s activities or business on the Premises. The relationship between the City and
the Lessee is, and shall at all times remain, strictly that of landlord and tenant, respectively.
H. DISCRIMINATION: The Lessee will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, or sex against any patron, employee, applicant for
employment, or other person or group of persons in any manner prohibited by federal or state
law. The Lessee recognizes the right of the City to take any action necessary to enforce this
provision, including actions required pursuant to any federal or state law.
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I. [Include for FAA Restricted Land only]AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: If required by 14 CFR
Part 152, subpart E, the Lessee will undertake an affirmative action program to insure that no
person will be excluded from participating in any employment activities offered by the Lessee
on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex. No person may be excluded on
these grounds from participating in or receiving the services or benefits of any program or
activity covered by subpart E. The Lessee further agrees that it will require its sub-
organization(s) provide assurance to the City to the same effect that they will also undertake
affirmative action programs and require assurances from their sub-organization(s) as required
by 14 CFR, Part 152, subpart E.
Tenant shall use the premises in compliance with all other requirements imposed by or
pursuant to title 49, code of Federal Regulations, DOT, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part
21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted programs of the Department of Transportation-
Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as the Regulation may be amended.
J. INTEGRATION, MERGER, AND MODIFICATION: This Lease sets out all the terms,
conditions, and agreements of the parties and supersedes any previous understandings or
agreements regarding the Premises whether oral or written. No modification or amendment
of this Lease is effective unless in writing and signed on behalf of the City and the Lessee.
K. RIGHT TO ADOPT RULES: City reserves the right to adopt, amend, and enforce
reasonable rules and regulations governing the City, including the Premises. The City shall
not be liable to Lessee for any diminution or deprivation of possession, or of Lessee's rights
under this Lease, on account of the exercise of the City’s authority reserved under this
provision. Furthermore, the Lessee shall not be entitled to terminate the whole or any portion
of the leasehold estate created under this Lease, by reason of the exercise of the City’s
authority reserved under this provision, unless the exercise thereof so interferes with Lessee's
use and occupancy of the Premises as to constitute a termination, in whole or in part, of this
Lease by operation of law under the laws of the State of Alaska and of the United States made
applicable to the states.
L. LESSEE'S OBLIGATION TO PREVENT AND REMOVE LIENS: Lessee will not permit
any liens including, but not limited to, mechanics', laborers', or materialmen's liens obtainable
or available under the then existing laws, to stand against the Premises or improvements on
the Premises for any labor or material furnished to Lessee or claimed to have been furnished
to Lessee or to the Lessee's agents, contractors, or sub-lessees, in connection with work of
any character performed or claimed to have been performed on the Premises or improvements
by or at the direction or sufferance of Lessee. Provided, however, the Lessee shall have the
right to provide a bond as contemplated by Alaska law and contest the validity or amount of
any such lien or claimed lien. Upon a final determination of the lien or claim for lien, the Lessee
will immediately pay any judgment rendered with all proper costs and charges and shall have
such lien released or judgment satisfied at Lessee's own expense.
M. CONDEMNATION: In the event the Premises or any part thereof shall be condemned
and taken for a public or a quasi-public use, then upon payment of any award or compensation
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arising from the condemnation or taking, the City and the Lessee shall make a good faith effort
to agree upon
1. the division of the proceeds;
2. the abatement in rent payable during the term or any extension of the term of
this Lease; and
3. other adjustments as the parties may agree upon as being just and equitable
under all the circumstances.
If, within thirty days after the award has been paid into Court, the City and Lessee are unable
to agree upon what division, abatement in rent, and other adjustments as are just and
equitable, the dispute shall be determined by arbitration.
N. SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST: This Lease shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto, subject to such specific
limitations on assignment as are provided for in this Lease.
O. NOTICES:
1. Any notices required by this Lease must be in writing and must be delivered
personally or mailed by certified or registered mail in a prepaid envelope. A
mailed notice
a. must be addressed to the respective party at the address written on the
first page of this Lease or to the latest address designated in accordance
with (2) of this Provision (O); and
b. shall be deemed delivered on the date it is deposited in a U.S. general
or branch post office.
2. The City or the Lessee may, from time to time, designate a new address at
which they will receive notices by providing the other party with written notice at
least 15 days prior to the effective date of the change. An address change
notice must be delivered according to the procedure set out in (1) of this
Provision (O).
P. RETENTION OF RENTAL: In the event the City terminates this Lease because of any
breach by the Lessee, the City shall retain any unused balance of the rental payment last made
by the Lessee City as partial or total liquidated damages for the breach.
Q. FIRE PROTECTION: The Lessee will take all reasonable precautions to prevent, and
take all necessary action to suppress destructive or uncontrolled fires and comply with all laws,
regulations, and rules promulgated and enforced by the City for fire protection.
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R. PERSONAL USE OF MATERIALS: No interest in coal, oil, gas or any other mineral,
or in any deposit of stone or gravel valuable for extraction or utilization is included in the
Premises or in the rights granted by this lease. The Lessee shall not sell or remove from the
Premises for use elsewhere any timber, stone, gravel, peat moss, topsoil or any other material
valuable for building or commercial purposes.
S. APPROVAL OF OTHER AUTHORITIES: The granting of this lease by the City does
not relieve the Lessee of the responsibility to obtain any license or permit as may be required
by federal, state, or local law.
T. EXECUTION BY THE PARTIES: This Lease is of no effect unless signed by the
Lessee, or a duly authorized representative of Lessee, and an authorized representative of the
City.
U. CAPTIONS: The captions of the provisions of this Lease are for convenience only and
do not necessarily define, limit, describe, or construe the contents of any provision.
V. RIGHTS OF CONSTRUCTION: This Lease is intended to make public property
available for private use, while at all times protecting the public interest to the greatest extent
possible. Following the rule that transfers of interest in public property are to be strictly
construed in favor of the public property landlord, all rights granted to the Lessee under this
Lease will be strictly construed, and all rights of the City and the protections of the public
interest will be liberally construed.
W. LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The Lessee acknowledges that the Lessee has
read this Lease and fully understands its terms, that the Lessee has been fully advised or has
had the opportunity of advice by separate legal counsel, and voluntarily executes this Lease.
Lessee also acknowledges and agrees that the rule of interpretation under which a document
is construed against the drafter will not apply to this Lease.
X. APPROVAL BY LESSOR: Any approval required of the Lessor by this Lease will not
be unreasonably withheld. The Lessor’s approval does not waive the Lessee's legal
responsibility or liability to comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
ARTICLE XIV
SURVEY, IMPROVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE BOND
A. SURVEY: The Lessee is solely responsible, at its sole expense, to confirm or establish
the physical location of the boundaries of the Premises prior to beginning any construction
thereon, including clearing grubbing, back-filling and environmental sampling. Any survey of
the Premises shall be performed by a Land Surveyor registered in the State of Alaska. The
Lessee shall furnish the City with a copy of the plat of any survey performed on the Premises
by, or on behalf of, the Lessee.
B. IMPROVEMENTS:
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1. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS: At no cost to the City, Lessee agrees to
complete land development and construction of Permanent Improvements
including ____________________________________________________, by
no later than ____________________________, with an aggregate cost of at
least $__________________, excluding financing costs. In addition to the as-
built drawings required by this Lease, the Lessee must submit to the City written
evidence that the Lessee has completed the land development and constructed
improvements on the Premises with an aggregate cost or investment of not
less than $_____________.
The evidence of cost must be submitted to the City within sixty days of the
completion of the development and improvements, but by no later than
________________.
a. Costs considered toward the aggregate cost of permanent
improvements include building construction, design, labor, materials,
materials shipping, permits, equipment, soil testing, environmental
baseline report, and environmental assessment directly related to the
construction; premises and as-built surveys; site preparation, including
excavation, geotextile fabric, filling, grading, fill material, gravel, and
pavement, remediation of environmental contamination (unless Lessee
caused or Materially Contributed To the Contamination); and utility
connection costs.
b. The cost of Permanent Improvements excludes:
1. work performed by the City and not reimbursed by the Lessee;
and
2. work performed by the Lessee and reimbursed by the City.
2. FAILURE TO COMPLETE IMPROVEMENTS: If the Lessee fails to complete
the required construction within the time allowed under (b)(1) of this Article,
including any extensions granted, the City will execute against and the Lessee
will forfeit, any bond or other guarantee given by the Lessee and, as applicable,
City will:
a. initiate cancellation of the lease; or
b. reduce the term of the lease to a period that is consistent with the portion
of the required construction timely completed.
3. APPEARANCE: When completed, all improvements on the Premises must be
neat, presentable, and compatible with the authorized use of the Premises
under this Lease, as determined by the City.
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4. CITY APPROVAL REQUIRED: The Lessee must first obtain the City’s written
approval before beginning any land development, construction or demolition of
any improvements on the Premises, or before beginning any alterations,
modifications, or renovation of existing structures on the Premises. The Lessee
must submit to the City detailed drawings of the proposed development,
alteration, modification, or renovation. [Include for FAA Restricted Land
only]Further, the Lessee will submit to City evidence of the Lessee’s compliance
with the FAA regulation 14 CFR Part 77.
5. CITY APPROVAL WITHHELD: The City’s approval of any construction,
alteration, modification, or renovation will not be withheld unless
a. the Lessee fails to demonstrate adequate financial resources to
complete the project;
b. the project plans, specifications, and agency approvals are incomplete;
c. the proposed project would result in a violation of an applicable
ordinance, regulation, or law;
d. the proposed project would interfere with or is incompatible with the
safety, security, maintenance, or operations of the City;
e. [Include for FAA Restricted Land only]the proposed project is
inconsistent with the Airport Master Plan;
f. the proposed project is inconsistent with the terms of the lease, zoning
ordinances, or the City’s Comprehensive Plan;
g. the project plans do not make sufficient provision for drainage, vehicle,
and equipment parking, or for snow storage; or
h. the proposed project does not conform to generally recognized
engineering principles or applicable fire or building codes.
6. DEMOLITION: Prior to any demolition of any structure(s) on the Premises,
Lessee will deliver to City a written scope of work that, at a minimum, lists the
structure(s) that are to be demolished and the timeframe for demolition and
removal of the debris from the Premises. City will review Lessee’s scope for
demolition and issue Lessee written approval for the work to be done.
7. BUILDING SETBACK: No building or other permanent structure may be
constructed or placed in violation of the City’s setback requirements.
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8. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS: Within sixty days after completion of construction or
placement of improvements upon the Premises, the Lessee will deliver to the
City a copy of an as-built drawing, acceptable to the City, showing the location
and dimensions of the improvements, giving distances to all Premises’
boundaries. If the Lessee constructs underground improvements, the Lessee
will appropriately mark the surface of the land with adequate surface markers.
The type, quantity, and distance between such markers will be subject to
approval of the City.
9. DAMAGE TO IMPROVEMENTS: If Lessee’s improvements on the Premises
are damaged or destroyed, Lessee will cause the improvements to be repaired
or rebuilt, and restored to normal function within two years following the damage
or destruction. If the Lessee fails to timely rebuild or restore the improvements,
the City may, at its sole discretion, either reduce the term of this Lease
commensurate with the estimated value of the Lessee’s remaining, fully
functional improvements on the Premises, or cancel this Lease.
10. DAMAGE NEAR EXPIRATION: If Lessee’s improvements are damaged to the
extent that more than 50% of the space is unusable and the damage occurs
within five years of the expiration of the term of this Lease, Lessee may remove
the damaged improvements, restore the Premises and terminate this Lease.
C. PERFORMANCE BOND (Optional): Prior to beginning the construction of permanent
improvements required under (1) of this Article, the Lessee shall submit to the City a
performance bond, deposit, or other security in the amount of $_______________. The form
of the bond or other security shall be subject to the City’s approval.
D. SURRENDER ON TERMINATION: Lessee shall, on the last day of the term of this
Lease or upon any earlier termination of this Lease, surrender and deliver upon the premises
into the possession and use of City without fraud or delay in good order, condition, and repair,
except for reasonable wear and tear since the last necessary repair, replacement, restoration
or renewal, free and clear of all lettings and occupancies unless expressly permitted by the
City in writing, and free and clear of all liens and encumbrances other than those created by
and for loans to City. Upon the end of the term of this Lease, including any extension or
renewal, or any earlier termination thereof, title to the buildings, improvements and building
equipment shall automatically vest in City without requirement of any deed, conveyance, or bill
of sale thereon. However, if City should require any such document in confirmation hereof,
Lessee shall execute, acknowledge, and deliver the same and shall pay any charge, tax, and
fee asserted or imposed by any and all governmental unites in connection herewith.
E. NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION: The Lessee agrees to notify the City in writing three
days prior to commencing any construction project valued in excess of $1,000.00 on the
Premises. The Lessee agrees to assist in the posting of a notice of non-responsibility and
maintenance of the notice on the Premises during construction. Lessee agrees that in the
event the Lessee fails to notify the City as required by this Provision (f), the Lessee shall
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indemnify the City against any materialmen's liens as defined in AS 34.35.050 which arise as
a result of construction on the premises.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands, the day
and year stated in the individual acknowledgments below.
LESSEE: LESSOR:
City of Kenai
By: By:
Lessee Name Date Paul Ostrander Date
Its: Director Its: City Manager
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
STATE OF ALASKA )
) ss.
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this ____ day of _________, 20__, Name: Lessee Name,
Director, of____________________________________, being personally known to me or
having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and
acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of
said corporation.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
STATE OF ALASKA )
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) ss.
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this ____ day of _________, 20__, Paul Ostrander, City
Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, being personally known to me or having produced
satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary
and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of said City.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
ATTEST:
____________________________
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
SEAL:
Approved as to Lease Form:
_________________________
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO:
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Scott Bloom, City Attorney
DATE: October 10, 2019
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2019 – 70 Standard Lease Form
____________________________________________________________________________
The Council recently enacted a new lands code regulating the City’s leasing of City lands outside
the airport reserve. Pursuant to newly enacted KMC 22.05.086- Form of Lease, Council must
approve a new Standard Lease Form. The new Lease form is very similar to the Standard Lease
Form approved recently for Airport Reserve properties. A redline version of the lease form is
provided so you can see the differences. Because City lands outside the airport reserve may be
restricted by FAA deed/ grant language, the new standard lease form has optional clauses to use
if such restrictions apply.
Also of note, the new Standard Lease Form does not include an option to purchase as
contemplated by the new code provisions. This option, if desired by the lessee and approved by
the City will be a separate form that will need to be approved individually by Council. Until the City
goes through the process of executing a few of these, I am unsure if a standard form can be used
efficiently given the potential uniqueness of each property and transaction.
Your consideration is appreciated.
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CITY OF KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
LEASE OF AIRPORT RESERVECITY OWNED LANDS
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT entered into this ________ day of ___________, 20__, by
and between the CITY OF KENAI, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794, and
_____________________________________, whose address is
________________________
__________________________________ (“Lessee”).
DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Lease the following terms are defined in KMC 221.0510.00520
(effective as of the date of execution of the lease) as follows:
1. Airport – the Kenai Municipal Airport, including all the runways, taxiways, aprons, water
lanes, water taxiways, and all City-owned real estate located within the boundaries of
the Airport Reserve as defined in KMC Chapter 21.05, Airport Administration and
Operation.
2. Airport Manager – the official to whom the City Manager of the City has delegated the
authority and responsibility of managing and directing the activities of the Airport.
“Airport Manager” includes that person’s authorized representative.
3. City – the City of Kenai, its elected officials, officers, employees or agents.
4. City Manager – the official to whom the Kenai City Council has delegated the
responsibility of managing and directing all activities of the City.
5. Contamination – the unpermitted presence of any released Hazardous Substance.
6. Environmental Law – any applicable federal, state, or local statute, law, regulation,
ordinance, code, permit, order, decision, judgment of any governmental entity relating
to environmental matters, including littering and dumping.
7. FAA – the abbreviation for the Federal Aviation Administration.
8. Hazardous Substance – any substance that is defined under an Environmental Law as
hazardous waste, Hazardous Substance, hazardous material, toxic, pollutant,
contaminant, petroleum, petroleum product, or oil.
9. KMC – the abbreviation for the Kenai Municipal Code.
10. Permanent Improvement – a fixed addition or change to land that is not temporary or
portable, including a building, building addition, gravel fill, pavement, retaining wall,
storage tank, well, and remediation of contamination for what the lessee is not
responsible
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1. “Amendment” means a formal change to a lease of lands other than a lease extension
or renewal.
2. “Annual rent” means an amount paid to the City annually according to the terms of the
lease and Kenai Municipal Code.
3. “Assignment” means the transfer of all interest in a lease from one person or entity to
another.
4. “City” means the City of Kenai, its elected officials, officers, employees or agents.
5. “Consumer Price Index (CPI)” means the annual CPI for all urban consumers (CPI-U)
for Anchorage, Alaska.
6. “Existing lease” means a lease with at least one (1) year of term remaining.
7. “Expiring lease” means a lease with less than one (1) year of term remaining.
8. “Fair market value” means the most probable price which a property should bring in a
competitive and open market as determined by a qualified independent appraiser, or
the value as determined by the latest appraisal adjusted by the change in Consumer
Price Index from the date of the latest appraisal.
9. “Lease extension” means extending the term of an existing lease.
10. “Lease rate percent” means a percentage that when applied to the fair market value of
land establishes a rate of rent commensurate with rental rates prevalent in the local
area as determined by a qualified real estate appraiser.
11. “Lease renewal” means a new lease of property currently under an existing or expiring
lease to an existing lessee or a purchaser.
12. “Market analysis” means an analysis of data collected from other land leases to
determine whether a market adjustment in either fair market value or lease rate
percentage reflects the market.
13. “Permanent improvement” means a fixed addition or change to land that is not
temporary or portable, including a building, building addition, retaining wall, storage
tank, earthwork, fill material, gravel, and pavement, and remediation of contamination
for which the applicant is not responsible and excluding items of ordinary maintenance,
such as glass replacement, painting, roof repairs, door repairs, plumbing repairs, floor
covering replacement, or pavement patching.
14. “Professional estimate of the remaining useful life of the principal improvement” means
an estimate of the number of remaining years that the principal improvement will be
able to function in accordance with its intended purpose prepared by a qualified real
estate appraiser, engineer, or architect licensed in Alaska.
15. “Qualified independent appraiser” means a general real estate appraiser certified by
the State of Alaska under AS 08.87.
16. “Site development materials” means materials used for preparing a lease site for
building construction or to provide a firm surface on which to operate a vehicle or
aircraft, including geotextile, fill, gravel, paving, utilities and pavement reinforcement
materials.
17. “Site preparation work” means work on the leased premises to include clearing and
grubbing, unclassified excavation, classified fill and back fill, a crushed aggregate base
course and utility extensions.
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ARTICLE I
PREMISES LEASED
A. PREMISES: In consideration of Lessee’s payment of the rents and performance of all
the covenants of this Lease, the City leases to the Lessee, and the Lessee leases from the
City, the following described property (“Premises”) in the Kenai Recording District, Third
Judicial District, State of Alaska and located on the Airport; to wit:
Description of Lease Property
B. NO WARRANTY: Except as may be provided in this Lease, the City makes no specific
warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the condition of the Premises including, survey,
soils, wetlands, access, and suitability or profitability for any use including those authorized by
this Lease, its environmental condition, or the presence or absence of Hazardous Substances
in, on, and under the surface. The Lessee takes the Premises on an “as is” basis and without
warranty, subject to any and all of the covenants, terms, and conditions affecting the City's title
to the Premises.
ARTICLE II
RIGHTS AND USES
A. AUTHORIZED USES:
1. USE OF PREMISES: The City authorizes the Lessee to use the Premises for
the following purposes only:
List authorized uses and limitations
2. CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS: Unless the City approves otherwise in writing,
the Lessee will operate on the Premises on a continuous basis, uninterrupted
by any period of closure over 15 consecutive days. The Lessee will give the
City written notice before closing the Lessee’s business on the Premises for
more than 10 consecutive days. The notice must state the reason for the
closure and the date on which the Lessee will re-open for business. This
provision does not apply to any period during which the Lessee is unable to
operate its business as a result of an act or directive of the City, or as a result
of a closure of the Airport or loss of the Lessee’s buildings on the Premises due
to fire or natural disaster.
B. RIGHTS RESERVED TO THE CITY:
1. RIGHT TO GRANT TO OTHERS: The City reserves the right to grant to others
any rights and privileges not specifically granted to the Lessee on an exclusive
basis. The rights and privileges granted to the Lessee in this Lease are the only
rights and privileges granted to the Lessee by this Lease.
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2. EASEMENTS: The City reserves the right to make grants to third parties or
reserve to the City easements or rights of way through, on, or above the
Premises. The City will not grant or reserve any easement or right of way that
unreasonably interferes with the Lessee’s authorized uses of the Premises.
3. INGRESS, EGRESS AND INSPECTION: The City reserves the right of ingress
to and egress from the Premises and the right to enter any part of the Premises,
including buildings, for the purpose of inspection or environmental testing at any
time. Except in the case of an emergency, all inspections and environmental
testing will be coordinated with the Lessee to minimize interference with the
Lessee’s authorized uses of the Premises.
4. RIGHT OF FLIGHT [Include for FAA Restricted Land only]: There is hereby
reserved to the City, its successors and assigns, for the use and benefit of the
public, a right of flight for the passage of aircraft in the airspace above the
surface of the Premises. This public right of flight will include the right to cause
in the airspace any noise inherent in the operation of any aircraft used for
navigation or flight through the airspace or landing at, taking off from, or
operation on the Airport.
C. PROHIBITED USES: Unless specifically authorized by this Lease or an amendment
to this Lease, the following are prohibited:
1. Any use of the Premises other than those authorized in this Lease.
2. Any use of the Premises that is in violation of a City Ordinance or an Airport
regulation.
3. The outside storage on the Premises of junk, salvage aircraft or vehicle parts,
non-operational support equipment, unused or damaged equipment or material,
or solid waste or debris unless allowed pursuant to a conditional use permit
under KMC 14.20.
4. The disposal on the Premises or the Airport of waste materials generated by
the Lessee, including any Hazardous Substance, slash, overburden, and
construction waste.
5. The stripping, wasting, or removing any material from the Premises without the
prior written approval of the City.
6. [Include for FAA Restricted Land only]Erecting structures or allowing growth of
natural objects that would constitute an obstruction to air navigation, or allowing
any activity on the Premises that would interfere with or be a hazard to the flight
of aircraft, or interfere with air navigation or communication facilities, serving
the Airport.
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7. Any use or activity that is prohibited by applicable law or regulation.
ARTICLE III
TERM & HOLDOVER
A. TERM: The initial term of this Lease is for __________ years, from the 1st day
of ________________, 20__, to the 30th day of _______________, 20__.
B. HOLDOVER: If the Lessee holds over and remains in possession of the Premises after
the expiration, cancellation or termination of this Lease, the holding over will not operate as an
extension of the term of this Lease, but only creates a month-to-month tenancy, regardless of
any rent payments accepted by the City. The Lessee's obligations for performance under this
Lease will continue during the month-to-month tenancy. The City or Lessee may terminate the
Lessee’s holdover with ten days’ advance written notice.
ARTICLE IV
RENTS AND FEES
A. RENT: The initial rent for the Premises is $________.00 per year, as established by
the City pursuant KMC 221.0510.0690 and as subject to annual adjustment on July 1 of each
year under Article V of this Lease, plus applicable sales tax. The rent shall be payable annually
in advance of the first day of each year of the term of this Lease. All payments required by this
Lease must be made in U.S. dollars. If the annual rent exceeds $2,400, the Lessee may, upon
written notice to the City, choose to pay the rent in equal monthly installments, payable in
advance on or before the anniversary date of the term of this Lease and thereafter at monthly
intervals. No conversion of the payment schedule from annual to monthly shall result in the
City receiving less rent than it would have received had the conversion not taken place.
1. Rent Credit: A rent credit may be applied for a maximum of five years of lease
payments as provided in KMC 221.0510.07100 (as effective at the time this
lease is executed). Once the work is completed and value determined, a credit
will be applied to the lease payments, prorated as necessary for the successive
five years.
B. RENT PRORATED: Rental for any period less than one year shall be prorated on the
basis of the rent payable under this Lease in last full year previous to the prorating.
C. ADDITIONAL RENT: In addition to the rent specified in (a) of this Article, Lessee
agrees to pay to the appropriate parties all levies, assessments, and charges as follows:
1. Taxes pertaining to the leasehold interest of the Lessee.
2. Sales tax now enforced or levied in the future, computed upon rent payable in
monthly installments whether the Lessee pays rent under this Lease on a
monthly or annual basis.
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3. All taxes and assessments levied in the future by the City, as if Lessee was the
legal owner of record of the Premises.
D. PAYMENTS: The Lessee shall make checks, bank drafts, or postal money orders
payable to the City of Kenai and deliver payments to City of Kenai, Finance Department, 210
Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 or any other address the City may
designate in writing to the Lessee.
E. INTEREST: Beginning the day after payment is due, all unpaid rents, charges, and
fees required under this Lease will accrue interest at the rate of eight percent (8.0%) per
annum. Interest on disputed amounts will not be charged to the Lessee if the dispute is
resolved in the Lessee’s favor.
F. LATE PAYMENT PENALTY: In addition to any interest payable under Provision (E) of
this Article, each time the Lessee fails to pay any rent or fee by the date required in this Lease,
the City will charge, and the Lessee shall pay, an administrative penalty of ten percent (10.0%)
of the amount due and unpaid.
G. COURTESY BILLINGS: Lessee acknowledges that any billing statement issued by the
City is provided only as a courtesy. The Lessee is obligated to pay all rents and fees when
due, regardless of whether or not the Lessee receives a billing statement from the City.
H. LIEN AGAINST LESSEE: Any rent, charge, fee, or other consideration which is due
and unpaid at the expiration, termination, or cancellation of this Lease will be a lien against the
Lessee’s property, real or personal.
I. PAYMENT OF CITY’S COSTS: The Lessee will pay all reasonable actual expenses,
costs, and attorney fees City may incur, with or without formal action, to enforce, defend, or
protect this Lease or City's rights under this Lease, including any expense incurred with respect
to environmental compliance, bankruptcy or any proceeding that involves the Lessee, the
Lease, the Premises, or improvements or personal property on the Premises. The Lessee will
make payment within 30 days of the date of each notice from City of any amounts payable
under this provision.
J. PAYMENT FOR SPECIAL SERVICES: Lessee agrees to pay the City a reasonable
fee for any special services or facilities the City agrees to perform, which the City is not
otherwise obligated by this Lease to provide and which the Lessee requests from the City in
writing.
ARTICLE V
ADJUSTMENT OF RENT AND FEES
A. RENT OR FEE ADJUSTMENT: The City shall adjust rent or fees payable by the
Lessee under Article IV or other provisions of this lease on July 1 of each year of the lease as
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proved in KMC 221.0510.06090 (as effective at the time this lease is executed) and shall make
any other adjustments to rent as allowed for in KMC 221.0510.0690.
No rent or fee change shall be effective until 30 days after the date of the City’s written notice
to the Lessee. If the Lessee believes that any changed rent exceeds the fair market rent for
the Premises, the Lessee may appeal a rent change to the City as provided in KMC
221.0510.0690.
ARTICLE VI
ASSIGNMENT & SUBLETTING
A. INVALID WITHOUT CITY’S CONSENT: The Lessee may not assign, sublet, or grant
a security interest in, by grant or implication, the whole or any part of this Lease, the Premises,
or any improvement on the Premises without the written consent of the City. Any proposed
assignment, sublease, or security interest must be written and must be submitted to the City
bearing the original, notarized signature of all parties. The Lessee may submit unsigned draft
documents for the City’s conceptual review. However, the City’s conceptual approval of a draft
document may not be construed as the City’s consent to any assignment, sublease, or security
interest. All provisions in this Lease extend to and bind the assignees and sub-lessees of the
Lessee.
B. NO WAIVER OF CONSENT: The City’s consent to one assignment, sublease, or
security interest will not waive the requirement for the Lessee to obtain the City’s consent to
any other assignment, sublease, or security interest.
C. ASSIGNEE / LESSEE OBLIGATIONS: An assignment must include a provision stating
that the assignee accepts responsibility for all of the assignor’s (Lessee’s) obligations under
this Lease, including environmental liability and responsibility. However, unless the City
specifically releases the Lessee in writing, the City may hold the Lessee responsible for
performing any obligation under this lease which an assignee fails to perform.
D. OCCUPANCY BEFORE CITY CONSENT: An assignee or sub-lessee may not occupy
the Premises before the City consents to the assignment or sublease in writing.
E. CONFLICT OF PROVISIONS: In the event of a conflict between this Lease and an
assignment or a sublease, the terms of this Lease control.
F. LESSEE NOT RELIEVED OF OBLIGATIONS: The City’s consent to any sublease
does not relieve or otherwise alter the Lessee’s obligations under this Lease.
G. SECURITY ASSIGNMENTS AND FINANCING:
1. Subject to the requirements of (A) of this Article VI, the Lessee may assign a
security interest in this Lease. The security interest may be in the form of a
mortgage, deed of trust, assignment or other appropriate instrument, provided
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a. the security interest pertains only to the Lessee’s leasehold interest;
b. the security interest does not pertain to or create any interest in City's
title to the Premises; and
c. the documents providing for the security interest are approved and
acceptable to the City.
2. If the assignment of a security interest to which the City has consented shall be
held by an established lending or financial institution, including a bank, an
established insurance company and qualified pension or profit sharing trust,
and the lending institution acquires the Lessee's interest in this Lease as a
result of a foreclosure action or other remedy of the secured party, or through
any transfer in lieu of foreclosure, or through settlement of or arising out of any
pending or contemplated foreclosure action, the lending institution may transfer
its interest in this Lease to a nominee or a wholly owned subsidiary corporation
with the prior written consent of the City, provided, the transferee assumes all
of the covenants and conditions required to be performed by the Lessee
(including payment of any monies owed by Lessee to the City under the lease).
In the event of such a transfer, the lending institution shall be relieved of any
further liability under this Lessee.
3. A holder of a security interest in this Lease consented to by the City shall have,
and be subrogated to, any and all rights of the Lessee with respect to the curing
of any default of this Lease by Lessee.
4. A holder of a security interest consented to by the City that takes possession of
this Lease shall not be released from the obligations and liabilities of this Lease
unless the holder assigns its leasehold estate to an assignee who is financially
capable and otherwise qualified to undertake to perform and observe the
conditions of this Lease and the City consents to the assignment. The City’s
consent will not be unreasonably withheld.
ARTICLE VII
MAINTENANCE, SNOW REMOVAL & UTILITIES
A. MAINTENANCE:
1. At no cost to the City, the Lessee will keep the Premises and all improvements
on the Premises clean, neat and presentable, as reasonably determined by the
City.
2. At no cost to the City, the Lessee will provide for all maintenance and services
at the Premises as may be necessary to facilitate the Lessee's compliance with
this Lease and the Lessee’s use of the Premises.
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3. The Lessee shall comply with all regulations or ordinances of the City that are
promulgated for the promotion of sanitation. At no cost to the City, the Lessee
shall keep the Premises in a clean and sanitary condition, and control activities
on the Premises to prevent the pollution of water.
4. The Lessee agrees to comply with all decisions and directions of the City's
Airport Manager regarding maintenance and operation of the Airport, and the
use of the Airport by the Lessee.
B. SNOW REMOVAL:
1. At no cost to the City, the Lessee is responsible for snow removal on the
Premises. The Lessee shall dispose of snow in an off-Premises location
approved in writing by the City or provide suitable snow storage within the
boundaries of the Premises in accordance with all applicable federal and state
laws. At the request of the Airport Manager, the Lessee shall submit a snow
removal plan for the Premises to the Manager for review. Upon approval of the
Lessee’s plan by the Airport Manager, the Lessee shall conduct all snow
removal operations on the Premises in accordance with the approved plan.
2. Lessee shall not deposit snow in right-of-ways, easements, roads or on City
property without written approval of the City.on an apron, taxiway, safety area,
or other aircraft-maneuvering surface provided for common use by others
without the prior written of the Airport Manager.
3. Lessee agrees to not allow an accumulation of snow on the Premises that would
cause interference with adjoining leaseholders or other users of the Airportthe
public.
C. UTILITIES: Unless specifically provided otherwise in this Lease, the Lessee shall,
at no cost to the City, provide for all utilities at the Premises necessary to facilitate the Lessee's
use of the Premises.
ARTICLE VIII
OPERATIONS
A. OPERATIONS ON THE AIRPORT: The Lessee will ensure that the Lessee, its
employees, guests, contractors, sub-lessees, and vendors that perform any activity or function
authorized under this Lease shall do so in a manner that ensures the safety of people, the
protection of public health and the environment, and the safety and integrity of the Airport and
the Premises.
B. LESSEE'S CONTROL AND RESPONSIBILITY:
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1. The Lessee will assume full control and sole responsibility as between Lessee
and City for the activities of the Lessee, the Lessee's personnel and employees,
and anyone else acting by, on behalf of, or under the authority of the Lessee.
on the Airport, including the Premises.
2. The Lessee will immediately notify the City of any condition, problem,
malfunction or other occurrence that threatens the safety of the publicof people
or the AirportCity employees, harm to public health or the environment, or the
safety or integrity of the Premises.
C. RADIO INTERFERENCE: The Lessee will discontinue the use of any machine or
device that interferes with any government-operated transmitter, receiver, or navigation aid
until the cause of the interference is eliminated.
D. WILDLIFE: The Lessee acknowledges that a concentration of birds or other wildlife on
an airport constitutes a significant hazard to aircraft operations. The Lessee agrees to keep
the Premises clean of fish slime, fish waste, or any other material that might attract birds or
other wildlife. The Lessee accepts full responsibility to maintain the Premises, control
operations, and take all reasonable measures to prevent a concentration of birds or other
wildlife on the Premises.
DE. PARKING: The Lessee will provide adequate vehicle and, equipment, and aircraft
parking space on the Premises for Lessee’s business or activities., or confine parking to such
other places on the Airport as may be approved or designated in writing by the Airport
Manager.
ARTICLE IX
ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS
A. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE:
1. The lessee will conduct it business and/or operation on the Premises in
compliance with all environmental laws and permits. If hazardous substances
are handled on the Premises, the Lessee agrees to have properly trained
personnel and adequate procedures for safely storing, dispensing, and
otherwise handling Hazardous Substances in accordance with all applicable
federal, state and local laws.
2. Lessee will promptly give the City notice of proceeding to abate or settle matters
relating to the presence of a Hazardous Substance on the Premises or from
Lessee’s operations on the PremisesAirport. The Lessee will allow the City to
participate in any such proceedings.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNIFICATION: If Contamination of the Premises or other
property by a Hazardous Substance occurs from the Lessee’s operations on the Premises the
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Lessee will indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from any and all claims, judgments,
damages, penalties, fines, costs, liabilities, or losses, including, but not limited to, sums paid
in settlement of claims, attorney’s fees, consultant fees, and expert fees, which arise during or
after the term of this Lease as a result of such Contamination. This indemnification of the City
by Lessee includes, but is not limited to, costs incurred in connection with any investigation of
site conditions or any cleanup, remediation, removal, monitoring, or restorative work required
by any federal, state, or local governmental agency because of a Hazardous Substance being
present in the soil or groundwater or under the Premises or other properties affected by the
Contamination.
C. REMEDIATION:
1. In the event of a Hazardous Substance spill on the Premises, the Lessee will
immediately notify the City and the Alaska Department of Environmental
Conversation and act, promptly, at its sole expense, to contain the spill, repair,
any damage, absorb and clean up the spill area, and restore the Premises to a
condition satisfactory to the City and otherwise comply with the applicable
portions of any environmental law.
2. In addition to any notices required by this Lease, the Lessee will immediately
notify and copy the City in writing of any of the following:
a. Any permit, enforcement, clean up, lien, removal or other governmental
or regulatory action instituted, completed, or threatened pursuant to an
Environmental Law.
b. Any claim made or threatened by any person against the Lessee or
arising from the Lessee’s operations authorized by this Lease, relating
to damage, contribution, compensation, loss or injury resulting, from, or
claimed to result from any Hazardous Substances in, on, or under the
the PremisesAirport; or
c. Any report made by, or on behalf of, the Lessee to any environmental
agency arising out of or in connection with any Hazardous Substances
in, on, or removed from the Premises, including any complaints, notices,
warnings, or asserted violations.
3. Remediation and restoration of the contaminated area must meet all applicable
state and federal regulations and must meet the requirements of all governing
regulatory authorities.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT: The Lessee will provide the City with all investigative data,
test results, reports, and any other information gathered or analyzed as part of or in relation to
any Environmental Assessment, characterization or audit on the Premises or the Airport that
Lessee performs or causes to be performed after the starting date of this Lease. The Lessee
will submit the data, result, report or information to the City within 60 days following the date
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on which it becomes available to the Lessee.
E. RELEASE OF LESSEE: The City releases the Lessee from liability to the City for
Contamination and the presence of Hazardous Substances that existed prior to the
commencement date of this lease unless caused or materially contributed to by the Lessee.
F. SURVIVAL OF OBLIGATIONS: The obligations and duties of the City and Lessee
under Article IX of this lease shall survive the cancellation, termination or expiration of this
lease.
ARTICLE X
INDEMNIFICATION & INSURANCE
A. INDEMNIFICATION:
1. The Lessee will indemnify, save harmless, and defend the City, its officers,
agents, and employees from and against any and all liabilities, losses, suits,
administrative actions, claims, awards, judgments, fines, demands, damages,
injunctive relief or penalties of any nature or kind to the full extent of the loss or
obligation for property damage, personal injury, death, violation of any
regulation or grant agreement, or any other injury or harm resulting from or
arising out of any acts or commission of or omission by the Lessee, Lessee’s
agents, employees, customers, invitees or arising out of the Lessee’s
occupation or use of the premises demised or privileges granted, and to pay all
costs connected therewith. This indemnification of the City by the Lessee shall
include sums paid in settlement of claims, attorney fees, consultant fees, expert
fees, or other costs and expenses, directly or indirectly arising from, connected
to or on account of this Lease as it relates to the Lessee, the Lessee’s activities
at or relating to the PremisesAirport, or any act or omission by the Lessee, or
by any of Lessee’s officers, employees, agents, contractors or sub-lessees.
These indemnity obligations are in addition to, and not limited by, the Lessee’s
obligation to provide insurance, and shall survive the expiration or earlier
termination of this Lease.
2. The Lessee shall give the City prompt notice of any suit, claim, action or other
matter affecting the City to which Paragraph 1, above, may apply, together with
a copy of any letter by an attorney on behalf of a complainant, any complaint
filed in court, and any notice or complaint by any regulatory agency. The City
shall have the right, at its option, to participate cooperatively in the defense of,
and settlement negotiations regarding, any such matter, without relieving the
Lessee of any of its obligations under this provision.
3. As to any amount paid to others for personal injury or property damage with
respect to which an act or omission of the City is a legal cause, notwithstanding
Paragraph 1 of this section, the Lessee and the City shall reimburse each other
according to the principles of comparative fault. If liability to a third party is
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subject to apportionment according to comparative fault under this provision,
the Lessee and the City shall seek in good faith to achieve non-judicial
agreement as to apportionment of fault as between themselves. This
apportionment of liability between the City and the Lessee shall not be
construed to affect the rights of any person who is not a party to this Lease.
B. INSURANCE: At no expense to the City, the Lessee will obtain and keep in force during
the term of this Lease, insurance of the type and limits required by this provision. Where
specific limits are set, they will be the minimum acceptable limits. If the Lessee’s policy
contains higher limits, the City will be entitled to coverage to the extent of the higher limits. At
the time insurance in obtained by the Lessee, all insurance shall be by a company/corporation
rated “A-” or better by A.M. Best. The following policies of insurance are required with the
following minimum amounts:
1. Commercial General Liability, including Premises, all operations, property
damage, products and completed operations, and personal injury and death,
broad-form contractual, with a per-occurrence limit of not less than $1,000,000
combined single limit. If this lease authorizes the Lessee to engage in the sale
or the commercial dispensing or storage of aviation fuel, the policy must not
exclude of Lessee’s fuel handling activities. This policy must name the City as
an additional insured.
2. Commercial Automobile Coverage with not less than $1,000,000 combined
single limit per occurrence. This insurance must cover all owned, hired, and
non-owned motor vehicles used by the Lessee.
3. Workers Compensation Insurance. The Lessee will provide and maintain, for
all employees, coverage as required under AS 23.30.045, and, where
applicable, any other statutory obligations. The policy must waive subrogation
against the City.
4. The Lessee will provide the City with proof of insurance coverage in the form of
an insurance policy or a certificate of insurance, together with proof that the
premiums have been paid, showing the types and monetary limits of coverage
secured. All insurance required by this provision must provide that the City be
notified at least 30 days prior to any termination, cancellation, or material
change in the insurance coverage.
5. If the Lessee's insurance coverage lapses or is canceled, Lessee will
immediately, upon written notice by the City, halt all operations on the Airport,
including the Premises. The Lessee will not resume operations until the City
receives evidence that the Lessee has obtained current insurance coverage
meeting the requirements of this Lease.
6. The City may, at intervals of not less than five years from the beginning date of
the term of this Lease and upon written notice to Lessee, revise the insurance
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requirements required under this Lease. City’s determination to revise the
insurance requirements will be based on the risks relative to the Lessee's
operations, any insurance guidelines adopted by the City, and any applicable
law.
7. If the Lessee subleases all or any portion of the Premises under the provisions
of this Lease, the Lessee will require the sub-lessee to provide to the insurance
coverage required of the Lessee under this Article X.
ARTICLE XI
LAWS & TAXES
A. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW: Lessee shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances,
and regulations of public authorities now or hereafter in any manner affecting the Airport, the
Premises or the sidewalks, alleys, streets, and ways adjacent to the Premises, or any buildings,
structures, fixtures and improvements or the use thereof, whether or not any such laws,
ordinances, and regulations which may be hereafter enacted involve a change of policy on the
part of the governmental body enacting the same. Lessee agrees to hold City financially
harmless:
1. From the consequences of any violation of such laws, ordinances, and/or
regulations; and
2. From all claims for damages on account of injuries, death, or property damage
resulting from such violation.
B. UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY: The Lessee shall not permit any unlawful use, occupation,
business, or trade to be conducted on the Premises contrary to any law, ordinance, or
regulation, including zoning ordinances, rules and regulations.
C. LICENSES AND PERMITS: The Lessee will obtain all necessary licenses and permits,
pay all taxes and special assessments lawfully imposed upon the Premises, and pay other
fees and charges assessed under applicable law. Nothing in this Lease prevents the Lessee
from challenging any taxes or special assessments to the appropriate authority.
D. LITIGATION: The Kenai Mmunicipal Ccode, including regulations promulgated
thereunder, and the laws of the State of Alaska will govern in any dispute between the Lessee
and City. If a dispute continues after exhaustion of administration remedies, any lawsuit must
be brought in the courts of the State of Alaska, in Kenai, Alaska.
E. LESSEE TO PAY TAXES: Lessee shall pay all lawful taxes and assessments which,
during the term of this Lease may become a lien upon or which may be levied by the State,
Borough, City, or any other tax levying body, upon any taxable possessory right which Lessee
may have in or to the Premises or improvements on the Premises by reason of its use or
occupancy or the terms of this Lease provided, however, that nothing in this provision shall
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prevent Lessee from contesting any increase in a tax or assessment under any applicable law,
ordinance, or regulation.
F. PARTIAL INVALIDITY: If any term, provision, condition, or part of this Lease is
declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining
terms, provisions, conditions, or parts shall continue in full force and effect as though the
declaration had not been made.
ARTICLE XII
LEASE TERMINATION
A. CANCELLATION: The City may, after 30 days’ written notice to the Lessee, cancel
this Lease and recover possession of the Premises if any of the following violations occur,
unless the violation is cured within the 30 days:
1. The Lessee fails to pay when due the rents, additional rents, charges, or other
sums specified in this Lease, including any increases made under this Lease.
2. The Lessee's check for payment of any sum due under this Lease is returned
for insufficient funds.
3. The Lessee uses or authorizes the use of the Premises for any purpose not
authorized by this Lease.
4. The Lessee fails to fully perform and comply with any provision in this Lease.
5. The Lessee violates a provision of Kenai Municipal Code applicable to this
Lessee.
6. The court enters a judgment of insolvency against the Lessee.
7. A trustee or receiver is appointed for the Lessee's assets in a proceeding
brought by or against the Lessee, or the Lessee files a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy.
8. Failure by the Lessee to comply with any land development or permanent
improvement construction required by this Lease.
B. ENTRY AND RE-ENTRY: In the event that the Lease should be terminated in
accordance with this Article XII, or by summary proceedings or otherwise, or upon the Lessee’s
abandonment of the Premises or a portion of the Premises, the City or its agents, servants, or
representatives may, immediately or any time thereafter, re-enter, and resume possession of
the Premises or portion thereof, and remove all persons and property therefrom, without being
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liable for any damages therefore. No re-entry by the City shall be deemed an acceptance of a
surrender of the Lease.
C. CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS UNTIL PREMISES VACATED: The Lessee will
continue to pay City rent after the expiration, termination, or cancellation of this lease and to
abide by the lease obligations, including providing proof of insurance coverage, through the
date Lessee relinquishes possession of and completely vacates the Premises. City will
consider the Premises completely vacated if the Lessee has
1. Remediated any environmental contamination for which the Lessee is
responsible;
2. Restored the Premises to a neat and clean physical condition acceptable to the
City.
D. REASONABLE CURE:
1. In the case of a violation that cannot be reasonably cured within 30 days, a
notice of cancellation issued by the City to the Lessee under this Article is
stayed if, within the 30-day notice period, the Lessee begins and continues
expeditious action to cure the violation. The City will determine if a violation
cannot be reasonably cured within 30 days and what constitutes expeditious
action.
2. In the case where, in City’s sole determination, Lessee’s violation is considered
an imminent threat to the airport, public health or safety, or the environment,
City will direct the Lessee to stop the activity immediately and may reduce the
period to cure the violation, or the City may correct the violation pursuant to (E)
of this Article.
E. RIGHT OF CITY TO PERFORM:
1. If, after 30 days following notice the Lessee fails or refuses to perform any action
required by this Lease, the City will have the right, but not the obligation, to
perform any or all such actions required by this Lease at the sole expense of
the Lessee. The City will not take action if the Lessee begins and continues
expeditious action to perform any action required by this Lease that cannot be
reasonably completed within 30 days. The City will, at its sole discretion,
determine what constitutes expeditious action and if an action cannot be
reasonably performed in 30 days. The City will submit to the Lessee an invoice
for the expenses incurred by the City in the performance by the City of any
required action. The Lessee will pay the amount of each invoice within 30 days
from issuance.
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2. If Lessee fails or refuses to perform any action that has been deemed an
imminent threat the City will have the right, but not the obligation, to perform
any or all such actions required to expeditiously correct the imminent threat.
Lessee shall reimburse the City for any cost, including legal fees and
administrative costs reasonably incurred by the City in acting to correct the
imminent threat violation.
F. WAIVER: A waiver by the City of any default by the Lessee of any provision of this
Lease will not operate as a waiver of any subsequent default. If the City waives a default, the
City is not required to provide notice to the Lessee to restore or revive any term or condition
under this Lease. The waiver by the City of any provision in this Lease cannot be enforced or
relied upon unless the waiver is in writing and signed on behalf of the City. The City's failure
to insist upon the strict performance by the Lessee of any provision in this Lease is not a waiver
or relinquishment for the future, and the provision will continue in full force.
G. AIRPORT CLOSURE:
1. If the City closes the airport to aircraft operations for sixty days or less, this
Lease will remain in full force and effect without adjustment
2. If the City closes the Airport to aircraft operations for more than sixty days, but
not permanently, and this Lease is for aviation or direct aviation support uses,
the Lessee may, upon written notice to the City, either terminate the Lease or
retain the Lease and receive a fifty (50%) percent rent reduction or credit for
that portion of the closure that exceeds sixty days.
3. If the City permanently closes the Airport to aircraft operations and
a. this Lease is for aviation or direct aviation support uses, the Lessee may
terminate this agreement by written notice to the City; or
b. this Lease is for non-aviation uses, the Lessee may request in writing to
have the Lease terminated. The City will consider the Lessee’s request
in light of the City’s best interest and either terminate the Lease, or deny
the Lessee’s request in writing.
H. DISASTERS: The Lessee or City may cancel this lease upon written notice to the other
party if:
1. the Premises becomes unusable through no fault of either party and
performance under this lease becomes impossible; or
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2. the Airport becomes unusable through no fault of either party and the
performance under this lease becomes impossible.
If the Lessee elects in writing that it will continue to operate after notice from City to Lessee
that the Airport has become unusable, the Lessee’s obligations under the Lease will continue,
but City shall be under no obligation to continue to perform.
Causes for termination of the lease under this provision (G) include acts of God, the public
enemy, and the United States.
GI. NATIONAL EMERGENCY: If the federal government declares a national emergency,
neither party may hold the other liable for any inability to perform any part of this Lease as a
result of the national emergency.
HJ. SURRENDER ON TERMINATION: Except as provided otherwise in this Article XII,
Lessee shall, on the last day of the term of this Lease (including any extension or renewal
thereof) or upon any earlier termination of this Lease, surrender and deliver up the premises
into the possession and use of City without fraud or delay in good order, condition, and repair,
except for reasonable wear and tear since the last necessary repair, replacement, restoration
or renewal, free and clear of all lettings and occupancies unless expressly permitted by the
City in writing, and free and clear of all liens and encumbrances other than those created by
and for loans to City.
IK. OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Ownership of Permanent Improvements: Permanent improvements on the
Premises, excluding Site Development Materials, constructed, placed, or
purchased by the Lessee remain the Lessee’s property as long as this
Lease remains in effect, including any period of extension or holdover with
the consent of the Lessor.
2. Disposition of Site Development Materials: The Lessee acknowledges that,
once placed by the Lessee, the removal from the Premises of Site
Development Materials can damage the Premises, adversely affect surface
water drainage patterns, and destabilize adjacent structures. When placed
on the Premises by the Lessee, Site Development Materials, including
building pads, parking areas, driveways, and similar structures:
a. become a part of the realty and the property of the City of Kenai;
b. unless otherwise directed by the Lessor, must be maintained by the
Lessee throughout the term of this Lease, including any extensions and
periods of holdover; and
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c. may not be removed by the Lessee without the prior written approval of
the Lessor.
3. Disposition of Personal Property and Permanent Improvements Other Than
Site Development Materials:
a. Unless the Lessor otherwise directs as provided below, when this Lease
expires, terminates, or is cancelled and is neither extended nor followed
by a successive lease, the departing Lessee may do one or more of the
following:
i. remove Lessee-owned Permanent Improvements from the
Premises, remediate any Contamination for which the Lessee
is responsible, and restore the Premises to a clean and neat
physical condition acceptable to the Lessor within 60 days
after the expiration, cancellation, or termination date of this
Lease;
ii. with written approval from the Lessor, sell Lessee-owned
Permanent Improvements to the succeeding lessee, remove
all personal property, remediate, any Contamination for which
the Lessee is responsible and leave the Premises in a clean
and neat physical condition acceptable to the Lessor within 60
days after notice from the Lessor that the Lessor has approved
an application for a lease of the Premises by another person
or such longer period specified in the notice, but in no event
more than 180 days after the expiration, termination, or
cancellation date of this Lease;
iii. elect to have the Lessor sell Lessee-owned Permanent
Improvements at public auction as provided below, remediate
any Contamination for which the Lessee is responsible, and
restore the premises to a clean and neat physical condition
acceptable to the Lessor. If the Lessor sells Permanent
Improvements under this Paragraph for removal from the
Premises, the departing Lessee's obligation under this
Paragraph continues until the Premises are remediated and
restored to a clean and neat physical condition acceptable to
the Lessor after the improvements have been removed.
b. If the departing Lessee elects to have the Lessor sell Lessee-owned
Permanent Improvements at public auction per this Section, the Lessee
shall, within 30 days after the expiration, cancellation, or termination of
this Lease:
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i. submit to the Lessor a written request and authorization to sell
the Permanent Improvements by public auction;
ii. provide to the Lessor an executed conveyance document
transferring clear title to the Permanent Improvements to the
successful bidder at the public auction, along with
authorization to the Lessor, as agent for the Lessee for
purposes of the sale only, to endorse the name of the
successful bidder on the conveyance document upon receipt
of payment of the successful bid price; and
iii. before the date of the public auction, remove all personal
property, remediate any Contamination for which the Lessee
is responsible and leave the Premises in a neat and clean
physical condition acceptable to the Lessor.
c. When selling Lessee-owned Permanent Improvements at public auction
for the departing Lessee, the Lessor will establish the terms and
conditions of the sale. The Lessor shall pay the Lessee any proceeds of
the sale of the Permanent Improvements, less the administrative costs
of the public auction and any financial obligation the Lessee owes to the
Lessor under this Lease. Payment will be made within a reasonable
time after the Lessor completes the sale transaction and receives the
proceeds, but not to exceed 60 days. If all or a portion of the Permanent
Improvements do not sell at public auction, the Lessee will remove those
Permanent Improvements, remediate any Contamination for which the
Lessee is responsible and restore the Premises to a clean and neat
physical condition acceptable to the Lessor within 60 days after the
auction.
d. If the Lessee shows good cause to the Lessor and if it is not inconsistent
with the best interest of the City of Kenai, the Lessor will grant an
extension of time that is sufficient to allow the Lessee to remove or sell
Lessee-owned Permanent Improvements, remediate any
Contamination for which the Lessee is responsible and to restore the
Premises to a clean and neat physical condition acceptable to the
Lessor.
e. The Lessor will, by written notice, direct the departing Lessee to remove
Lessee-owned Permanent Improvements from the Premises, to
remediate, consistent with applicable law, any Contamination for which
the Lessee is responsible and to restore the Premises to a clean and
neat physical condition acceptable to the Lessor if the Lessor
determines in writing:
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i. that the continued presence of the Permanent
Improvements on the Premises are not consistent with any
written Airport City program or plan required for
compliance with applicable federal, state, or local law;
ii. that the continued presence of the Permanent Improvements
on the Premises is not in the best interest of the City of
Kenai; or
iii. that the Permanent Improvements present a hazard to public
health or safety.
f. The departing Lessee to whom the Lessor has issued direction under
Paragraph e of this Section shall comply with the Lessor's direction
within 60 days after issuance of the direction and at no cost to the
Lessor. If the departing Lessee shows good cause to the Lessor,
continues to work diligently to comply with Lessor’s direction, and if it is
not inconsistent with the best interest of the City of Kenai, the Lessor will
allow in writing a longer period that is sufficient to allow the Lessee to
comply with the Lessor’s direction. A departing Lessee who fails to
comply with a direction issued by the Lessor under Paragraph e of this
Section, shall, within 30 days of being billed by the Lessor, reimburse
the Lessor for any costs reasonably incurred by the Lessor, including
legal fees and administrative costs, to enforce the Lessor’s direction or
to remove and dispose of unremoved Lessee-owned improvements,
remediate any Contamination for which the Lessee is responsible and
restore the Premises.
g. If the departing Lessee does not timely remove or sell the Lessee-owned
Permanent Improvements on the Premises in accordance with the
requirements of this Section, any remaining Permanent Improvements
and any remaining personal property of the departing Lessee will be
considered permanently abandoned. The Lessor may sell, lease,
demolish, dispose of, remove, or retain the abandoned property for
Airport use as the Lessor determines is in the best interest of the City of
Kenai. The departing Lessee shall, within 30 days after being billed by
the Lessor, reimburse the Lessor for any costs reasonably incurred by
the Lessor, including legal and administrative costs, to demolish,
remove, dispose, clear title to, or sell the abandoned property and to
remediate and restore the Premises.
h. After the expiration, termination, or cancellation of the Lease, including
any holdover, the departing Lessee loses all right to occupy or use the
premises without the express or implied consent of the Lessor. Except
as the Lessor notifies the departing Lessee otherwise in writing, the
Lessor consents to the departing Lessee's continued use and
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occupancy of the Premises to diligently accomplish the requirements of
this Section. Until the departing Lessee relinquishes possession of and
completely vacates the Premises and notifies the Lessor in writing that
it has relinquished and vacated the Premises, the departing Lessee shall
perform the following as if the lease were still in effect,
i. pay rent to the Lessor;
ii. maintain the premises;
iii. provide the Lessor with evidence of each insurance coverage,
if any, required under the Lease; and
iv. cease using the premises other than to diligently accomplish
the requirements of this Section, and to comply with the other
requirements of the Lease.
i. A departing Lessee will not be considered to have relinquished
possession and completely vacated the Premises until
i. the departing Lessee has:
(a) remediated, consistent with applicable law, any
Contamination for which the Lessee is
responsible; and
(b) restored the Premises to a clean and neat
physical condition acceptable to the Lessor; and
ii. either
(a) removed all of the Lessee's Permanent Improvements
and personal property from the premises or sold the
Permanent Improvements and personal property to a
succeeding Lessee under the provisions of this Lease; or
(b) transferred title to the Lessee's Permanent Improvements
and personal property that remain on the premises to the
Lessor.
ARTICLE XIII
GENERAL COVENANTS
A. USE OF THE AIRPORT: Except as provided herein, any regular use of Airport lands
or facilities without the written consent of the City is prohibited. This prohibition shall not apply
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to use of areas designated by the City for specified public uses, such as passenger terminals,
automobile parking areas, and streets.
AB. COSTS AND EXPENSES: Costs and expenses incident to this lease, including but
not limited to recording costs, shall be paid by Lessee.
BC. CARE OF THE PREMISES: The Lessee shall keep the Premises clean and in good
order at the Lessee’s own expense, allowing no damage, waste, nor destruction thereof, nor
removing any material therefrom, without written permission of the City. At the expiration of
the term fixed, or any earlier termination of the Lease, the Lessee will peaceably and quietly
quit and surrender the premises to the City.
ED. CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL AND STANDARDS: Any building construction on the
Premises by the Lessee must be compatible with its surroundings and consistent with the uses
authorized under this Lease, as determined by the City. The Lessee must obtain the City’s
written approval before placing fill material, beginning any land development, or constructing
or demolishing any improvements on the Premises, and before beginning any alterations,
modifications, or renovation of existing structures on the Premises. The Lessee must submit
to the City detailed drawings of the proposed development, alteration, modification, or
renovation, together with specifications or any other information the City reasonably requires.
[Include for FAA Restricted Land only]Further, the Lessee will submit to City evidence of the
Lessee’s compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulation 14 CFR Part 77.
E. LEASE SUBORDINATE TO CITYAIRPORT FINANCING REQUIREMENTS: Lessee
agrees that City may modify this Lease to meet revised requirements for Federal or State
grants, or to conform to the requirements of any revenue bond covenant. However, the
modification shall not act to reduce the rights or privileges granted the Lessee by this Lease,
nor act to cause the Lessee financial loss.
F. RIGHT TO ENJOYMENT AND PEACEABLE POSSESSION: City hereby agrees and
covenants that the Lessee, upon paying rent and performing other covenants, terms, and
conditions of this Lease, shall have the right to quietly and peacefully hold, use, occupy, and
enjoy the Premises, except that the following shall not construed as a denial of the right of
quiet or peaceable possession:
1. Any inconvenience caused by public works projects in or about the Premises;
and
2. Any other entries by the City on the Premises reserved or authorized under
other provisions of this Lease.
G. NO PARTNERSHIP OR JOINT VENTURE CREATED: It is expressly understood that
the City shall not be construed or held to be a partner or joint venture of Lessee in the conduct
of the Lessee’s activities or business on the Premises. The relationship between the City and
the Lessee is, and shall at all times remain, strictly that of landlord and tenant, respectively.
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H. DISCRIMINATION: The Lessee will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, or sex against any patron, employee, applicant for
employment, or other person or group of persons in any manner prohibited by federal or state
law. The Lessee recognizes the right of the City to take any action necessary to enforce this
provision, including actions required pursuant to any federal or state law.
I. [Include for FAA Restricted Land only]AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: If required by 14 CFR
Part 152, subpart E, the Lessee will undertake an affirmative action program to insure that no
person will be excluded from participating in any employment activities offered by the Lessee
on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex. No person may be excluded on
these grounds from participating in or receiving the services or benefits of any program or
activity covered by subpart E. The Lessee further agrees that it will require its sub-
organization(s) provide assurance to the City to the same effect that they will also undertake
affirmative action programs and require assurances from their sub-organization(s) as required
by 14 CFR, Part 152, subpart E.
Tenant shall use the premises in compliance with all other requirements imposed by or
pursuant to title 49, code of Federal Regulations, DOT, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part
21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted programs of the Department of Transportation-
Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as the Regulation may be amended.
J. INTEGRATION, MERGER, AND MODIFICATION: This Lease sets out all the terms,
conditions, and agreements of the parties and supersedes any previous understandings or
agreements regarding the Premises whether oral or written. No modification or amendment
of this Lease is effective unless in writing and signed on behalf of the City and the Lessee.
K. RIGHT TO ADOPT RULES: City reserves the right to adopt, amend, and enforce
reasonable rules and regulations governing the Airport City, including the Premises. The City
shall not be liable to Lessee for any diminution or deprivation of possession, or of Lessee's
rights under this Lease, on account of the exercise of the City’s authority reserved under this
provision. Furthermore, the Lessee shall not be entitled to terminate the whole or any portion
of the leasehold estate created under this Lease, by reason of the exercise of the City’s
authority reserved under this provision, unless the exercise thereof so interferes with Lessee's
use and occupancy of the Premises as to constitute a termination, in whole or in part, of this
Lease by operation of law under the laws of the State of Alaska and of the United States made
applicable to the states.
L. LESSEE'S OBLIGATION TO PREVENT AND REMOVE LIENS: Lessee will not permit
any liens including, but not limited to, mechanics', laborers', or materialmen's liens obtainable
or available under the then existing laws, to stand against the Premises or improvements on
the Premises for any labor or material furnished to Lessee or claimed to have been furnished
to Lessee or to the Lessee's agents, contractors, or sub-lessees, in connection with work of
any character performed or claimed to have been performed on the Premises or improvements
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by or at the direction or sufferance of Lessee. Provided, however, the Lessee shall have the
right to provide a bond as contemplated by Alaska law and contest the validity or amount of
any such lien or claimed lien. Upon a final determination of the lien or claim for lien, the Lessee
will immediately pay any judgment rendered with all proper costs and charges and shall have
such lien released or judgment satisfied at Lessee's own expense.
M. CONDEMNATION: In the event the Premises or any part thereof shall be condemned
and taken for a public or a quasi-public use, then upon payment of any award or compensation
arising from the condemnation or taking, the City and the Lessee shall make a good faith effort
to agree upon
1. the division of the proceeds;
2. the abatement in rent payable during the term or any extension of the term of
this Lease; and
3. other adjustments as the parties may agree upon as being just and equitable
under all the circumstances.
If, within thirty days after the award has been paid into Court, the City and Lessee are unable
to agree upon what division, abatement in rent, and other adjustments as are just and
equitable, the dispute shall be determined by arbitration.
N. SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST: This Lease shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto, subject to such specific
limitations on assignment as are provided for in this Lease.
O. NOTICES:
1. Any notices required by this Lease must be in writing and must be delivered
personally or mailed by certified or registered mail in a prepaid envelope. A
mailed notice
a. must be addressed to the respective party at the address written on the
first page of this Lease or to the latest address designated in accordance
with (2) of this Provision (O); and
b. shall be deemed delivered on the date it is deposited in a U.S. general
or branch post office.
2. The City or the Lessee may, from time to time, designate a new address at
which they will receive notices by providing the other party with written notice at
least 15 days prior to the effective date of the change. An address change
notice must be delivered according to the procedure set out in (1) of this
Provision (O).
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P. RETENTION OF RENTAL: In the event the City terminates this Lease because of any
breach by the Lessee, the City shall retain any unused balance of the rental payment last made
by the Lessee City as partial or total liquidated damages for the breach.
Q. FIRE PROTECTION: The Lessee will take all reasonable precautions to prevent, and
take all necessary action to suppress destructive or uncontrolled fires and comply with all laws,
regulations, and rules promulgated and enforced by the City for fire protection on the Airport.
R. PERSONAL USE OF MATERIALS: No interest in coal, oil, gas or any other mineral,
or in any deposit of stone or gravel valuable for extraction or utilization is included in the
Premises or in the rights granted by this lease. The Lessee shall not sell or remove from the
Premises for use elsewhere any timber, stone, gravel, peat moss, topsoil or any other material
valuable for building or commercial purposes.
S. APPROVAL OF OTHER AUTHORITIES: The granting of this lease by the City does
not relieve the Lessee of the responsibility to obtain any license or permit as may be required
by federal, state, or local law.
T. EXECUTION BY THE PARTIES: This Lease is of no effect unless signed by the
Lessee, or a duly authorized representative of Lessee, and an authorized representative of the
City.
U. CAPTIONS: The captions of the provisions of this Lease are for convenience only and
do not necessarily define, limit, describe, or construe the contents of any provision.
V. RIGHTS OF CONSTRUCTION: This Lease is intended to make public property
available for private use, while at all times protecting the public interest to the greatest extent
possible. Following the rule that transfers of interest in public property are to be strictly
construed in favor of the public property landlord, all rights granted to the Lessee under this
Lease will be strictly construed, and all rights of the City and the protections of the public
interest will be liberally construed.
W. LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The Lessee acknowledges that the Lessee has
read this Lease and fully understands its terms, that the Lessee has been fully advised or has
had the opportunity of advice by separate legal counsel, and voluntarily executes this Lease.
Lessee also acknowledges and agrees that the rule of interpretation under which a document
is construed against the drafter will not apply to this Lease.
X. APPROVAL BY LESSOR: Any approval required of the Lessor by this Lease will not
be unreasonably withheld. The Lessor’s approval does not waive the Lessee's legal
responsibility or liability to comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
ARTICLE XIV
SURVEY, IMPROVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE BOND
A. SURVEY: The Lessee is solely responsible, at its sole expense, to confirm or establish
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the physical location of the boundaries of the Premises prior to beginning any construction
thereon, including clearing grubbing, back-filling and environmental sampling. Any survey of
the Premises shall be performed by a Land Surveyor registered in the State of Alaska. The
Lessee shall furnish the City with a copy of the plat of any survey performed on the Premises
by, or on behalf of, the Lessee.
B. IMPROVEMENTS:
1. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS: At no cost to the City, Lessee agrees to
complete land development and construction of Permanent Improvements
including ____________________________________________________, by
no later than ____________________________, with an aggregate cost of at
least $__________________, excluding financing costs. In addition to the as-
built drawings required by this Lease, the Lessee must submit to the City written
evidence that the Lessee has completed the land development and constructed
improvements on the Premises with an aggregate cost or investment of not
less than $_____________.
The evidence of cost must be submitted to the City within sixty days of the
completion of the development and improvements, but by no later than
________________.
a. Costs considered toward the aggregate cost of permanent
improvements include building construction, design, labor, materials,
materials shipping, permits, equipment, soil testing, environmental
baseline report, and environmental assessment directly related to the
construction; premises and as-built surveys; site preparation, including
excavation, geotextile fabric, filling, grading, fill material, gravel, and
pavement, remediation of environmental contamination (unless Lessee
caused or Materially Contributed To the Contamination); and utility
connection costs.
b. The cost of Permanent Improvements excludes:
1. work performed by the City and not reimbursed by the Lessee;
and
2. work performed by the Lessee and reimbursed by the City.
2. FAILURE TO COMPLETE IMPROVEMENTS: If the Lessee fails to complete
the required construction within the time allowed under (b)(1) of this Article,
including any extensions granted, the City will execute against and the Lessee
will forfeit, any bond or other guarantee given by the Lessee and, as applicable,
City will:
a. initiate cancellation of the lease; or
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b. reduce the term of the lease to a period that is consistent with the portion
of the required construction timely completed.
3. APPEARANCE: When completed, all improvements on the Premises must be
neat, presentable, and compatible with the authorized use of the Premises
under this Lease, as determined by the City.
4. CITY APPROVAL REQUIRED: The Lessee must first obtain the City’s written
approval before beginning any land development, construction or demolition of
any improvements on the Premises, or before beginning any alterations,
modifications, or renovation of existing structures on the Premises. The Lessee
must submit to the City detailed drawings of the proposed development,
alteration, modification, or renovation. [Include for FAA Restricted Land
only]Further, the Lessee will submit to City evidence of the Lessee’s compliance
with the FAA regulation 14 CFR Part 77.
5. CITY APPROVAL WITHHELD: The City’s approval of any construction,
alteration, modification, or renovation will not be withheld unless
a. the Lessee fails to demonstrate adequate financial resources to
complete the project;
b. the project plans, specifications, and agency approvals are incomplete;
c. the proposed project would result in a violation of an applicable
ordinance, regulation, or law;
d. the proposed project would interfere with or is incompatible with the
safety, security, maintenance, or operations of the Cityairport;
e. [Include for FAA Restricted Land only]the proposed project is
inconsistent with the Airport Master Plan;
f. the proposed project is inconsistent with the terms of the lease, zoning
ordinances, or the City’s Comprehensive Plan;
g. the project plans do not make sufficient provision for drainage, aircraft,
vehicle, and equipment parking, or for snow storage; or
h. the proposed project does not conform to generally recognized
engineering principles or applicable fire or building codes.
6. DEMOLITION: Prior to any demolition of any structure(s) on the Premises,
Lessee will deliver to City a written scope of work that, at a minimum, lists the
structure(s) that are to be demolished and the timeframe for demolition and
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removal of the debris from the PremisesAirport. City will review Lessee’s scope
for demolition and issue Lessee written approval for the work to be done.
7. BUILDING SETBACK: No building or other permanent structure may be
constructed or placed in violation of the City’s setback requirements.within
twenty feet of any lot of the Premises without City’s prior written approval. In
addition, no building or other permanent structure may be constructed or placed
within twenty feet of any boundary line of the Premises which fronts on a landing
strip, taxiway, or apron.
8. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS: Within sixty days after completion of construction or
placement of improvements upon the Premises, the Lessee will deliver to the
City a copy of an as-built drawing, acceptable to the City, showing the location
and dimensions of the improvements, giving distances to all Premises’
boundaries. If the Lessee constructs underground improvements, the Lessee
will appropriately mark the surface of the land with adequate surface markers.
The type, quantity, and distance between such markers will be subject to
approval of the City.
9. AIRPORT SECURITY FENCING: If any construction by the Lessee requires a
realignment or alteration of an existing security fence on the Premises or
boundary of the Premises, the Lessee agrees to realign or alter the fence in a
manner approved in writing by the Airport Manager. Anytime the fence must
be breached to allow the Lessee to complete improvement construction or
fence modifications, the Lessee shall, at the Lessee’s sole expense place
temporary barriers to maintain the security of the Airport, as determined by the
Airport Manager. If damage occurs to a security fence on the Premises or
boundary of the Premises in connection with the Lessee’s use or occupation of
the Premises, the Lessee shall promptly repair the fence to the satisfaction of
the Airport Manager.
10.9. DAMAGE TO IMPROVEMENTS: If Lessee’s improvements on the Premises
are damaged or destroyed, Lessee will cause the improvements to be repaired
or rebuilt, and restored to normal function within two years following the damage
or destruction. If the Lessee fails to timely rebuild or restore the improvements,
the City may, at its sole discretion, either reduce the term of this Lease
commensurate with the estimated value of the Lessee’s remaining, fully
functional improvements on the Premises, or cancel this Lease.
11.10. DAMAGE NEAR EXPIRATION: If Lessee’s improvements are damaged to the
extent that more than 50% of the space is unusable and the damage occurs
within five years of the expiration of the term of this Lease, Lessee may remove
the damaged improvements, restore the Premises and terminate this Lease.
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C. PERFORMANCE BOND (Optional): Prior to beginning the construction of permanent
improvements required under (1) of this Article, the Lessee shall submit to the City a
performance bond, deposit, or other security in the amount of $_______________. The form
of the bond or other security shall be subject to the City’s approval.
D. SURRENDER ON TERMINATION: Lessee shall, on the last day of the term of this
Lease or upon any earlier termination of this Lease, surrender and deliver upon the premises
into the possession and use of City without fraud or delay in good order, condition, and repair,
except for reasonable wear and tear since the last necessary repair, replacement, restoration
or renewal, free and clear of all lettings and occupancies unless expressly permitted by the
City in writing, and free and clear of all liens and encumbrances other than those created by
and for loans to City. Upon the end of the term of this Lease, including any extension or
renewal, or any earlier termination thereof, title to the buildings, improvements and building
equipment shall automatically vest in City without requirement of any deed, conveyance, or bill
of sale thereon. However, if City should require any such document in confirmation hereof,
Lessee shall execute, acknowledge, and deliver the same and shall pay any charge, tax, and
fee asserted or imposed by any and all governmental unites in connection herewith.
E. NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION: The Lessee agrees to notify the City in writing three
days prior to commencing any construction project valued in excess of $1,000.00 on the
Premises. The Lessee agrees to assist in the posting of a notice of non-responsibility and
maintenance of the notice on the Premises during construction. Lessee agrees that in the
event the Lessee fails to notify the City as required by this Provision (f), the Lessee shall
indemnify the City against any materialmen's liens as defined in AS 34.35.050 which arise as
a result of construction on the premises.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands, the day
and year stated in the individual acknowledgments below.
LESSEE: LESSOR:
City of Kenai
By: By:
Lessee Name Date Paul Ostrander Date
Its: Director Its: City Manager
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
STATE OF ALASKA )
) ss.
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this ____ day of _________, 20__, Name: Lessee Name,
Director, of____________________________________, being personally known to me or
having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and
acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of
said corporation.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
STATE OF ALASKA )
) ss.
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this ____ day of _________, 20__, Paul Ostrander, City
Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, being personally known to me or having produced
satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary
and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of said City.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
ATTEST:
____________________________
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
SEAL:
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Approved as to Lease Form:
_________________________
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO:
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
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_____________________________________________________________________________________
Sponsored by: Council Member Knackstedt
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-71
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, REPEALING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A SUB-COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL FOR THE SUPERVISION OF THE
CITY ATTORNEY, CITY CLERK AND CITY MANAGER AND REPEALING COUNCIL POLICY
2017-02 ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SUB-
COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, the City Attorney, City Manager and City Clerk are appointed and removed by the
City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council reviews these employees’ performance; and,
WHEREAS, the Sub-Committee formed by the City Council to provide further review and
supervision for these employees is not needed; and,
WHEREAS, rather than utilize a sub-committee, any additional needed review and
communication can be accomplished by the Council as a whole.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the Sub-Committee of the City Council formed for the purpose of improving
efficiency in the supervision of the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Manager is repealed along
with Policy No. 2017-02: Supervisory Sub-Committee.
Section 2. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of October 2019.
__________________________________
BRIAN GABRIEL, SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Council Member Henry Knackstedt
DATE: October 7, 2019
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2019 – 71 Repealing the Council’s Supervisory Sub-
Committee and Associated Policy No. 2017-02
____________________________________________________________________________
The City Council appoints and removes the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Manager as well as
reviews these employees’ performance. In 2017, the Council created a Sub-Committee to provide
an additional tool for communicating with these employees. The Sub-Committee was intended to
act as an informal liaison between the Council and its employees. After trying this approach for a
couple years, I do not find the Sub-Committee to be necessary and believe the Council as a whole
can adequately provide performance reviews and communicate effectively with its employees.
This resolution would repeal the formation of the Sub-Committee and associated Policy No 2017-
02: Supervisory Sub-Committee.
Your consideration is appreciated.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 2, 2019 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
MAYOR BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on October 2, 2019, in City Hall Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Gabriel called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Gabriel led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Brian Gabriel, Mayor Robert Molloy
Henry Knackstedt Tim Navarre
Jim Glendening Robert Peterkin
Glenese Pettey
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
Mayor Gabriel noted the following revisions to the packet:
Add to item D.1. Ordinance No. 3083-2019
• Amendment Memo
Add to item D.5. Ordinance No. 3088-2019
• Supplemental Information Provided by a Member of the
Public
Add to item J.1. City Manager’s Report
• Letter to the Board of Fish
MOTION:
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested revisions to the packet
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Knackstedt SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
4. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment; there being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial
by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a councilmember so requests, in which case the item
will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on
the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 3083-2019 (Substitute) - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.175
- Adult Businesses, To Increase The Buffer Distances Between Adult Businesses And
Sensitive Uses From 500 Feet To 1000 Feet And Define Sensitive Uses. (Council
Members Pettey and Knackstedt) [Clerk’s Note: At the September 4 Meeting, this
item was Referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a Recommendation and
to be Scheduled for a Second Public Hearing at the October 2 Meeting. A Motion to
Enact as Amended is On the Floor.]
Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend the last whereas clause to enter “September 25,
2019,” in the first blank and, “the City Council enact Ordinance No. 3083-2019 (substitute),” in the
second blank. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
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YEA: Knackstedt, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Gabriel
NAY: Peterkin, Navarre
MOTION PASSED.
2. Ordinance No. 3085-2019 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in
the Water and Sewer Fund for the Purchase of Well Radius Property Described as
Tract A, Alaska State Land Survey No. 2013-49, Filed Under Plat 2017-8, for the
City’s Public Water System. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3085-2019 and Council Member
Glendening SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
Clarification was provided that easements for the race track and the gun range were accounted
for.
A history of the transaction was provided and it was noted the City received no concerns regarding
the acquisition.
VOTE:
YEA: Knackstedt, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Navarre, Gabriel, Peterkin
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Ordinance No. 3086-2019 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the
Rasmuson Foundation and Accepting and Appropriating Private Donations in the
Senior Center Capital Improvement Fund for the Purchase of New Flooring for the
Dining Room and Administration Offices of the Kenai Senior Center.
(Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3086-2019 and Council Member
Glendening SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
The Rasmuson foundation and public donator were thanked for the generous grant and
donations.
VOTE:
YEA: Knackstedt, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Navarre, Gabriel, Peterkin
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NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Ordinance No. 3087-2019 - Authorizing a Budget Transfer in the Senior Center
Capital Improvement Fund and Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations
in the Public Safety Improvement Capital Project Fund to Provide Supplemental
Funding for the Fire Department Kitchen Remodel Project. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3087-2019 and Vice Mayor Navarre
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
An overview of the budget transfer was provided.
VOTE:
YEA: Knackstedt, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Navarre, Gabriel, Peterkin
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Ordinance No. 3088-2019 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code, Section 14.20.330 –
Standards for Commercial Marijuana Establishments, to Incorporate Limitations on
Hours of Operation for Retail Marijuana Establishments. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3088-2019 and Council Member
Glendening SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened for a public hearing.
Garrett Austin spoke against the ordinance noting he served in the military, cared for the welfare
of the community, and hadn’t seen marijuana as a problem drug in the community. He explained
he has had several surgeries in the past six years, which have allowed him to stand and walk
again, that a doctor introduced him to cannabis, and it has been a blessing to him to be able to
go when needed to get relief at the times he needed it.
Ron Isaacs noted the letters of opposition in the packet and suggested the bars be closed, not
the marijuana establishments; also suggested Kenai businesses were already at a disadvantage
due to less traffic on the Kenai Spur Highway. He discussed service calls from police noting the
only reason the police have called on marijuana establishments was to look at camera footage
and also discussed hours of operation for marijuana establishments in other towns.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
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Appreciation was expressed for those that testified and provided written comment and the reason
the ordinance came about was reiterated.
There was discussion regarding hours of operation required by the state, hours of operation in
other communities, and rationale for further restrictions. The work of the Borough’s task force
was noted, specifically hours of operation they settled on due to concerns with the cash business
being a temptation.
Amending the code to include the hours of operation required by the state for enforcement
purposes, Personal Use Fishery time constraints, no onsite consumption with marijuana, letting
business regulate itself were additional topics discussed.
The point was made that all of the establishments that are now marijuana retail stores had been
gas stations, convenience stores, social clubs, or bars in the past and were more impactful to
residential areas then than now; it was noted the Planning and Zoning Commission could require
conditions in order to mitigate some impacts. The point was also made that even if the hours of
operation were reduced for marijuana retail stores, it was dark more than half the time and
headlights would still be an issue.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend 14.20.330 (j) to add, “except for the month of July,” at
the end of the sentence and Council Member Glendening SECONDED the motion.
It was suggested this amendment be a starting point and then asking the cannabis industry for
ideas on approaching establishments in our community.
There was discussion regarding the limitation for all but one month in the year suggesting the
Personal Use Fishery was something to be managed, that it was incongruent to reduce
restrictions for only one month, and that there may be other activities that have people out earlier
in the day.
The point was made that the current cannabis retailers had shown that they don’t have issues
with their clientele and law enforcement; it was suggested restrictions were solving a problem that
didn’t exist.
VOTE:
YEA: Glendening, Molloy, Gabriel
NAY: Knackstedt, Pettey, Navarre, Peterkin
MOTION FAILED .
MOTION TO AMEND:
Vice Mayor Navarre MOVED to amend 14.20.330 (j) to change 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. and Council
Member Glendening SECONDED the motion.
Clarification was provided that code enforcement would be enforcing the hours of operation, not
the police department; it was also clarified that the City didn’t enforce hours of operation on liquor
establishments.
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It was noted there should be code enforcement.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Knackstedt, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Navarre, Gabriel, Peterkin
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Knackstedt, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Navarre, Gabriel, Peterkin
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of September 18, 2019
Approved by the consent agenda.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Ordinance No. 3072-2019 Substitute - Renaming, Repealing and Re-Enacting
Kenai Municipal Code Title 22-General Fund Lands, Renaming Title 21-City Airport
and Airport Lands, and Repealing Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 21.15-Lease and
Sale of Airport Lands Outside of the Airport Reserve to Encourage Responsible
Growth and Development to Support a Thriving Business, Residential, Recreational
and Cultural Community through Responsible Land Policies and
Practices. (Administration) [Clerk’s Note: At the September 4 Meeting this Item
was Postponed to this Meeting. A Motion to Enact is On the Floor.]
Administration was commended on the process and it was noted the ordinance was a good
product.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend KMC 22.05.010 (c) to add, “and the retention or
acquisition of land needed or that may be needed for a public purpose,” at the end of the sentence
and Council Member Knackstedt SECONDED the motion.
It was noted the amendment included in the intent, reference to Council’s responsibility for
determination of what City lands should be retained or acquired for a public purpose or are no
longer needed for a public purpose.
It was suggested the amendment went into too much specificity.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
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YEA: Molloy
NAY: Knackstedt, Pettey, Navarre, Peterkin, Gabriel, Glendening
MOTION FAILED .
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend KMC 22.05.040 (a) to read, “Applications shall be
reviewed by City staff for application completeness and conformance with the intent of this
chapter, City ordinances, and for substantial conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan,”
and Council Member Peterkin SECONDED the motion.
It was noted the amendment provided that in addition to reviewing for completeness and
conformance with City ordinances; they would review for conformance with the Comprehensive
Plan, which would provide good recommendations and findings in the review.
It was noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission would review the application as related to
the Comprehensive Plan.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Molloy
NAY: Knackstedt, Pettey, Navarre, Peterkin, Gabriel, Glendening
MOTION FAILED .
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION:
YEA: Knackstedt, Glendening, Pettey, Navarre, Molloy, Gabriel, Peterkin
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Resolution No. 2019-58 - Amending its Comprehensive Schedule of Rates,
Charges, and Fees to Incorporate Changes to Application Fees for Lands Outside
the Airport Reserve. (Administration) [Clerk’s Note: At the September 4 Meeting
this Item was Postponed to this Meeting. A Motion to Enact is On the Floor.]
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested
VOTE: There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
2. *Action/Approval – Purchase Orders Over $15,000. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
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3. *Ordinance No. 3089-2019 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 1.15.040,
Agenda, to Revise Public Notice Requirements and Amend the Agenda/Packet
Preparation, Distribution, And Publication Administrative Policies and Procedures to
make Standard Revisions and Housekeeping Changes. (Council Members Molloy and
Knackstedt)
Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for October 16.
4. *Ordinance No. 3090-2019 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in
the General and Public Safety Capital Project Funds and Accepting an Assistance to
Firefighter Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the
Cooperative Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for the City of Kenai
Fire Department, Nikiski Fire Department, and Central Emergency Services.
(Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for October 16.
5. *Ordinance No. 3091-2019 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 17.10.010 –
Mandatory Connection and Abandonment of Old Well, and Section 17.20.010 -
Mandatory Connections and Abandonment of Old On-Site Sewer Systems, to Clarify
the Intent of Ordinance 3003-2018 and Make Housekeeping Changes. (Council
Member Knackstedt)
Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for October 16.
6. Ordinance No. 3079-2019 Substitute - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Airport Special Revenue and Airport Improvements Capital
Project Funds and Accepting a Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for the
Purchase of Two Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Vehicles, Rehabilitation of
the Fire Training Props, and Rehabilitation of the Training Facility for the Alaska
Regional Fire Training Facility. (Administration) [Clerk's Note: This ordinance was
enacted at the 9/04/19 meeting. It has been discovered that a purchase order increase
was inadvertently excluded from the amounts. A motion to amend something
previously adopted is in order and as such, appearance on this agenda serves as
notice.]
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend something previously adopted by inserting a new
whereas clause before the final whereas clause that reads, “WHEREAS, pursuant to the Alaska
Fire Training Center Facility Management Agreement, which was entered into in March 2008, a
$10.00 facility maintenance fee has been charged to each student for major maintenance on the
facility and through June 30, 2019, total fees available in committed fund balance are $136,328;
and,” deleting the final whereas clause and replacing it with a new whereas clause that reads,
“WHEREAS, sufficient fund balance including, $136,328 of committed fund balance and $332,407
of assigned fund balance, are available in the Airport Special Revenue Fund to provide the
additional $168,735 of local match and $300,000 of project contingency funding which may
become eligible for grant reimbursement as change orders are processed,” deleting
“Appropriation of Fund Balance,” and “$468,735.00” in Section 2, inserting, “Appropriation of:
Assigned Fund Balance, $332,407.00, and Committed Fund Balance, $136,328.00, totaling
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$468,735.00,” and, in Section 3, amend $2,168,000.00, $2,113,755.00 and $5,866,755.00 to
$2,344,500, $2,290,255 and $6,239,755 respectively, and Council Member Molloy SECONDED
the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
7. Action/Approval - Supporting the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the
Alaska LNG Project and Approving Comments to be Submitted on Behalf of the City
of Kenai to the Federal Environmental Regulatory Commission. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Navarre MOVED to unanimously support the Alaska LNG Project and Authorize
Comments to be Submitted on Behalf of the City of Kenai to the Federal Environmental Regulatory
Commission with all Council Members’ signatures and Council Member Peterkin SECONDED the
motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
The Mayor noted he testified in support of the project when Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission staff was in Nikiski. Appreciation was expressed for the work developing the
comments.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging – No report; next meeting October 10.
2. Airport Commission – No report; next meeting October 10.
3. Harbor Commission – No report; next meeting November 12.
4. Parks and Recreation Commission – No report; next meeting October 3.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission – It was reported that at their September 25 meeting
the Commission approved a CUP for a gunsmithing business in a RR1 zone,
recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 3088-2019, and approved a Home
Occupation Permit for a home daycare; next meeting October 30.
6. Beautification Committee – No report; next meeting October 8.
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee – No report; next meeting October 4.
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Gabriel reported on the following:
• Participated in a Dog Park work party;
• A grandson was born recently; and
• Congratulated Pettey and Glendening on their election; also thanked others for
running at the borough level noting appreciation for those that put forth the
effort.
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J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager –City Manager P. Ostrander reported on the following:
• Attended a recent chamber meeting ensuring collaboration in marketing efforts;
• Presented local information to the Alaska Mental Health Board and Advisory
Board on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Meetings with Vice Mayor Navarre;
• Provided an update on the surplus auction and noted another upcoming surplus
auction for other items;
• Noted an RFP was being prepared for City property appraisals;
• Would be hosting Policy with a Pint at Main Street Tap & Grill again for Startup
Week;
• Announced Mark Maddox was the winner of the Silver Salmon Derby;
• Thanked Council for their for adoption of Ordinance No. 3072-2019 noting the
Land Management Plan was the next step;
• Congratulated the winners of the recent election;
• Noted there was no update on the Bluff Erosion Project; and
• Pointed out a letter from the cities of Soldotna and Kenai to the Board of
Fisheries in the laydown, asking for approval.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to authorize the manager to sign and send the letter in the
laydown to the Board of Fisheries and Council Member Glendening SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
It was noted the manager would also be attending the meeting of the Board of Fisheries.
2. City Attorney – No Report.
3. City Clerk – City Clerk J. Heinz reported on the unofficial outcomes of the election
noting the Canvass Board would conduct its review on October 8 and the election
would be certified by Council on October 16.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
None.
2. Council Comments
Everyone congratulated Council Members Pettey and Glendening and Mayor Gabriel on their
recent election.
Council Member Pettey noted it was an honor to serve on City Council; thanked the Rasmuson
Foundation for the grant and the staff for their work in applying for the grant. She also noted an
upcoming art show opening and thanked the City Managers for their letter to the Board of
Fisheries.
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Council Member Peterkin noted upcoming Brown Bears hockey games.
Council Member Glendening thanked the City Planner for her work on the Alaska LNG Draft EIS
comments and noted the upcoming Pumpkin Festival.
Council Member Molloy congratulated the Mayor for his new grandson and the City Manager’s
daughter for her personal best in Doha, Qatar.
Vice Mayor Navarre noted Council Members and staff gave a lot of time and energy to their
responsibility and should be given the opportunity to do things with their families as they were
important, too. He gave a brief overview of his presentation to the Alaska Mental Health Board
and Advisory Board on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. He also noted upcoming Alaska Municipal
League workshops and their value for municipalities adding that the Sales Tax collection policy
was being reviewed by city managers and city attorneys and could be in place by next year.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None.
M. PENDING ITEMS – None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of October 2,
2019.
_____________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3092-2019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KENAI
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.10.030 – ORGANIZATION MEETING, TO PROVIDE THAT THE
TERMS OF OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND OTHER COUNCILMEMBERS SHALL BEGIN THE
MONDAY FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION OF THE ELECTION.
WHEREAS, at the October 1, 2019 regular election, the voters ratified Resolution No. 2019-49,
approving a Charter amendment providing that the terms of office of the Mayor and other Council
Members shall begin the Monday following certification of the election; and,
WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code Section 1.10.030, Organization Meeting, stated substantially
the same thing as the Charter regarding Mayor and Council Member terms; and,
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to amend KMC Section 1.10.030 to reflect the Charter amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
as follows:
Section 1. Amendment of Section 1.10.030 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 1.10.030 – Organization Meeting, is hereby amended as follows:
1.10.030 Organization [M]Meeting.
The terms of newly-elected Council Members shall begin [AT THE TIME PRESCRIBED FOR
THE SECOND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AFTER THEIR] the Monday following
certification of the election, as provided by the City Charter, Section 10-2. [AT SAID MEETING]
On that Monday or as soon thereafter as practicable, the Council Member-elect [PRESENT]
shall take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation of office, which shall be administered by the
City Clerk or other authorized person. At [THIS] the first regular meeting following certification,
or as soon thereafter as practicable, the Council shall elect a Vice-Mayor and otherwise
organize for the ensuing year as needed and undertake its duties.
Section 2. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to
any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved
in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair
the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even
without such part, provision, or application.
Section 3. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
30 days after enactment.
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ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6th day of November,
2019.
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC, City Clerk
Introduced: October 16, 2019
Enacted: November 6, 2019
Effective: December 6, 2019
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
DATE: October 7, 2019
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3092-2019 – Terms and Organization Meeting
Pursuant to voter ratification of Resolution No. 2019-49, providing that terms of office for the
Mayor and Councilmembers be changed to the Monday following certification of the election, it is
appropriate that Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) Section 1.10.030 – Organization meeting be
amended to follow suit.
Proposed amendments provide that the elected candidate’s term will begin the Monday after
certification of the election and the candidate will take their oath on that Monday or as soon as
practicable thereafter. It further provides that the election of the Vice Mayor and other organization will
take place at the first meeting after certification or as soon as practicable thereafter.
Your consideration is appreciated.
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3093-2019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING A GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
PASSED THROUGH THE STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS’
AFFAIRS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE STATION ALERTING SYSTEM, AN IT SECURITY
AUDIT, AND A BASE RADIO SYSTEM REPLACEMENT FOR DISPATCH
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a notice from the State of Alaska Department of Military
and Veterans’ Affairs that it was awarded $473,000 for grant projects under the 2019 State
Homeland Security Program; and,
WHEREAS, the projects that were awarded grant funding were the continuation of a Fire Station
Alerting System project for $45,000, a City IT Security Audit for $35,000, and a Base Radio
System Replacement for dispatch for $393,000; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Department in conjunction with other fire entities in the Borough started a
Fire Station Alerting Project last year under a prior grant program and these additional grant funds
will allow them to continue that project to include Fire Station 2; and,
WHEREAS, the Finance Department, which handles IT services for the City, has taken steps to
secure the technology infrastructure within the City and the use of these funds to effect an audit
on the security of that infrastructure will provide an evaluation of where improvements may be
needed in the future; and,
WHEREAS, the Base Station Radio equipment used by Dispatch currently is based on very dated
technology, and is no longer serviced by the manufacturer, leaving it vulnerable to major failures
that would be difficult to service; and,
WHEREAS, the grants do not require a monetary match from the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
as follows:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept a grant from the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security passed through the State of Alaska Department of Military and Veterans’
Affairs for the purchase of a Fire Station Alerting System, an IT Audit, and a Base Station Radio
System, execute any required grant documents and expend the funds in accordance with grant
provisions and conditions.
Section 2. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
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Public Safety Capital Project Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Federal Grants $473,000
Increase Appropriations –
Machinery and Equipment $438,000
Professional Services 35,000
$473,000
Section 3. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to
any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved
in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair
the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even
without such part, provision, or application.
Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
upon adoption.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6th day of November,
2019.
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: _________________
Introduced: October 16, 2019
Enacted: November 6, 2019
Effective: November 6, 2019
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: David Ross, Police Chief
DATE: October 9, 2019
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3093-2019 - Ordinance accepting and appropriating a
grant from the Department of Homeland Security
______________________________________________________________________
Grants were applied for by the City of Kenai, under the 2019 Homeland Security Program, and
three of those grant requests were funded totaling $473,000. The City received notice of award
of a $35,000 grant for the City to conduct an IT Security Audit. The City received notice of award
of a grant for $45,000 to continue work on the Fire Station Alerting System. The City received
notice of award of $393,000 for a Base Radio System replacement for the Dispatch Center. The
first two grant requests were fully funded, while the Base Station Radio system grant application
was partially funded. These grants do not require a monetary match by the City, however, with
the radio system not fully funded we will be evaluating how to best move forward with the radio
system upgrades, which may necessitate returning to Council to request additional appropriation
of funds.
I am respectfully requesting consideration of the ordinance accepting and appropriating the
currently awarded grant funds for the purposes they were intended.
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3094-2019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING A DONATION FROM HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY TO ASSIST WITH THE
ANNUAL KENAI SENIOR CENTER THANKSGIVING DINNER.
WHEREAS, annually the Kenai Senior Center hosts a Thanksgiving Dinner that is open to seniors
from all over the Peninsula; and,
WHEREAS, the City has received a donation from Hilcorp Energy Services in the amount of
$3,500 for the purchase of food and supplies for hosting the event; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to accept and appropriate this donation
for the purposes described above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
as follows:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept a donation from Hilcorp Energy
Company in the amount of $3,500 and to expend the donated funds to fulfill the purpose and
intent of this ordinance.
Section 2. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
Senior Citizen Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Donations $3,500
Increase Appropriations:
Congregate Meals – Operating Supplies $2,625
Home Meals – Operating Supplies 875
$3,500
Section 3. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to
any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved
in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair
the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even
without such part, provision, or application.
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Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
upon adoption.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6th day of November,
2019.
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC, City Clerk
Finance
Introduced: October 16, 2019
Enacted: November 6, 2019
Effective: November 6, 2019
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
DATE: October 4, 2019
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3094-2019 - Hilcorp Donation
____________________________________________________________________________
Hilcorp has once again donated $3,500.00 for the Annual Peninsula Wide Senior Thanksgiving
Dinner which will be held on November 19, 2019. This is the seventh year Hilcorp has provided
funding and volunteers for this event.
The Peninsula Wide Thanksgiving Dinner is a senior tradition that began in 1976. A Homemakers
Club provided and served the first meal to the seniors. From there it grew and has been passed
on through Unocal Oil, Agrium, and Marathon Oil. Since 2012, Hilcorp has continued the tradition
by providing the funding and the volunteers. The donation will be used as follows:
Food $3,320.00
Centerpieces 180.00
Total Donation $3,500.00
Thank you for your consideration.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Jeff Tucker, Fire Chief
DATE: October 4, 2019
SUBJECT: Fire Department Mid-Month Report - September
____________________________________________________________________________
In September the department responded to 118 calls for service as compared to 109 calls in
September 2018. This is an 8% increase compared to September of 2018. Through September
the department has responded to 1187 calls for service as compared to1088 in 2018. This is a
9% year to date increase over the preceding year.
A working group comprised of members of the City of Kenai Fire Department, Nikiski Fire
Department, and Central Emergency Services chaired by KFD Deputy Chief Tony Prior has been
working on developing an evaluation process to be used to select the new Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatuses that will be purchased through the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
The evaluation will hopefully take place mid-November.
October starts Fire Prevention Month in Alaska and the department is currently out in the schools
doing fire prevention presentations.
Fire Fighter Scott Summers has completed the Paramedic course at Kenai Peninsula College
and is now in Texas to complete a month long field internship program.
Fire Marshal Jeremey Hamilton attended the “Managing Effective Fire Prevention Programs”
course at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Chief Tucker attended the Alaska Fire Conference in Ketchikan, Alaska.
The Kenai Fire Department along with the Kenai Police department participated in the Kenai
Municipal Airports Tri-Annual drill. This year’s drill focused on an active shooter on an aircraft
with multiple causalities. The drill was effective and good lessons were learned.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Mary Jo Joiner
DATE: October 4, 2019
SUBJECT: Library Mid-Month Report
______________________________________________________________________
SEPTEMBER Circulation Figures
Adult Fiction 1,292 Internet Access 804
Adult Non-Fiction 1,069 iPad use 182
Young Adult Fiction 195 Games 7
Periodicals 84 Room Booking 171
Juvenile Fiction 399 Music 22
Juvenile Non-Fiction 344 DVDs 2,173
Easy Fiction 1,077 Audio books 62
Easy Non-Fiction 254 Miscellaneous 89
Interlibrary Loan 0 Computer Programs
Books – Consortium 288 Media – Consortium 163
Total Print 5,002 Total Non-Print 3,673
Total Circulation 9/19 8,675 Downloadable Audio 671
Total Circulation 9/18 8,403 Downloadable EBooks 586
% change +3% % change in downloadable +4%
In-House circulation 264
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Library Mid-Month Report
Library Door Count……. 6,637
Income
Fines $ 401.86
Xerox 251.60
Lost/Damaged 13.99
Test Proctoring Fee 20.00
Printing 361.25
Other __________
Total income $ 1,050.70
In September 8 volunteers worked about 22 hours. There were 13 children’s programs with 289 total in
attendance, and 14 adult and family programs with 171 attendees.
Library Cards Issued SEPTEMBER
Kasilof 1
Kenai 29
Nikiski 15
Non-Resident 2
Other Peninsula 2
Soldotna 2
Total 51
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Mary Bondurant, Airport Manager
DATE: October 4, 2019
SUBJECT: October Mid-month Report
2018 Terminal Rehabilitation Project – Construction: This project is well underway with new
changes every week. Construction is completing on the west side ramp and beginning at the north
end, both inside and out.
2019 Airfield Marking, Crack Sealing, & Pavement Repair – This project is complete and the
closeout process will begin. This was a successful project accomplishing all tasks with some
additional marking tasks.
2019 Alaska Fire Training Facility Rehabilitation & Acquire Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Trucks
(ARFF) – The City received the FAA grant on September 20, 2019. Pre-construction meetings
for the equipment and building rehabilitation will be on October 10, 2019 starting at 9:30am.
In-house Activities –
Tri-annul Mass Casualty – The Tri-annual Mass Casualty Drill was held on October 2, 2019. The
scenario was an active shooter on a RAVN aircraft. Thank you to the Kenai Police and Fire along
with other Airport Emergency Control plan participants and volunteers for participating and
volunteering to ensure we had a successful mock casualty drill.
Pre-Winter Operations Meeting – The Airport’s pre-season winter operations meeting for all
airport tenants and users will be held on October 23, 2019, 9:00a.m., in the City Council
Chambers.
Airport Recruiting - October 4, 2019 was the final day for advertising of Airport winter positions for
the 2019-2020 winter season. Review of applications will start the week of October 7th.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
THROUGH: Dave Ross, Police Chief
FROM: Jessica “JJ” Hendrickson, Animal Control Chief
DATE: October 1, 2019
SUBJECT: September 2019 Monthly Report
This month the Kenai Animal Shelter took in 76 animals. Animal intake and disposition:
DOGS:
INTAKE 34 DISPOSITION 38
Waiver 5 Adopted 16
Stray 20 Euthanized 0
Impound 3 Claimed 10
Protective Custody 0 Field Release 0
Quarantine 1 Transferred to Rescue 12
Other Intakes 5 Other Dispositions 0
CATS:
INTAKE 40 DISPOSITION 39
Waiver 21 Adopted 15
Stray 18 Euthanized 2
Impound 0 Claimed 0
Protective Custody 0 Field Release 0
Quarantine 0 Transferred to Rescue 22
Other Intakes 1 Other Dispositions 0
OTHER ANIMALS:
INTAKE 2 DISPOSITION 4
Rabbit 1 Rabbit 3
Guinea Pig 1 Guinea Pig 1
DOA: 1 OTHER STATISTICS:
Dog 0 Licenses (City of Kenai Dog Licenses) 8
Cat 1 Microchips (Dog and Cat) 12
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Animal Control Mid-Month Report
10 Animal dropped with After Hours (days we are closed but cleaning and with KPD)
38 Animals are known borough animals
14 Animals are known City of Kenai
6 Animals are known City of Soldotna
2 Animals from unknown location
23 Field Investigations & patrols
30.31 Volunteer Hours Logged
3 Citations
1 Educational Outreach
Statistical Data:
606 2017 YTD Intakes
631 2018 YTD Intakes
699 2019 YTD Intakes
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT MID-MONTH REPORT
October 2019
To: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
From: Terry Eubank, Finance Director
Date: October 8, 2019
Re: Monthly Report
Auditors completed their fieldwork on October 7th and a draft of the FY2019
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report is near completion for review by the City’s
auditors. Presentation to the Council should be at the December 4th Council meeting. A
year-end summation will be provided in the departments November monthly report.
The department completed its section of the City’s Dip Net report. The report is a
summation of information from various departments and includes a detailed analysis of
the cost to operate the event.
Preparation will soon begin for the FY20 annual budget. Historical and future projections
are provided to departments in December to assist in their budget preparation and much
work takes place in putting this information together.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Elizabeth Appleby, City Planner
DATE: October 8, 2019
SUBJECT: Planning and Zoning September 2019 Report
____________________________________________________________________________
Below are a summary of activity in September 2019 for the Planning and Zoning Department.
Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Items and Resolutions
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved of one conditional use permit, one plat, two
recommendations to City Council to amend Kenai Municipal Code, recommended approval of
one lease of land within the Airport Reserve, had one discussion item, and had one work session:
• Resolution PZ2019-36 – Original Preliminary Plat of Bridge Road Subdivision 2019
Replat, submitted by McLane Consulting, Inc., P.O. Box 468, Soldotna, AK 99669, on
behalf of Peninsula Mini Storage LLC, 47 Spur View Dr., Kenai, AK 99611
• Resolution PZ 2019-38 – Application for Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZ15-28, for
Professional Office in a Rural Residential Zone, from Clifford and Kristin Smith, to VIP
Monitoring Services, LLC, located at 2785 Beaver Loop Road, and described as a portion
of the NW ¼, Section 11, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian
• Resolution PZ2019-37 – Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate Gunsmithing
Business, located at 310 Princess Street, Kenai, Alaska 99611, and further described as
Lot 2, Cinderella Subdivision. The application was submitted by Ronald Carlson, 310
Princess Street, Kenai, Alaska 99611
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Planning and Zoning Mid -Month Report
• Resolution PZ2019-33 - Recommending the Kenai City Council Amend Kenai Municipal
Code 14.20.175 – Adult Businesses, To Increase The Buffer Distances Between Adult
Businesses And Sensitive Uses From 500 Feet To 1,000 Feet and Define Sensitive Uses
and Amend Kenai Municipal Code 14.22.010 - Land Use Table, to Add Adult Businesses.
• Resolution PZ 2019-39 – Application for a Home Occupation Permit for a Home Day Care
of No More Than Eight (8) Children Under the Age of Twelve (12) years, located at 604
Laurel Drive, Kenai, Alaska 99611, and further described as Lot 1, Block J, Woodland
Subdivision Part One (1). The application was submitted by Mindy Dalebout, 604 Laurel
Drive, Kenai, AK 99611
Code Enforcement
4 cases were opened in September 2019 for Garbage.
2 cases were opened in September 2019 for Abandoned Vehicles.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director
DATE: October 8, 2019
SUBJECT: Mid-month Activity Report
____________________________________________________________________________
Routine maintenance continued throughout the month of September, including turf mowing and
trimming, inspections, restroom cleaning and waste management. Some of the non-routine tasks
included winterizing and retrieving irrigation equipment, cleaning out flower beds, facility cleaning
and pulling bases from the ball diamonds.
The big event for the department, however, was the Kenai River Marathon held on September
29. There were approximately 211 registered runners participating in the program comprised of
the full marathon, half marathon, and the 5K fun run. This year’s route was changed due to the
highway construction and it is anticipated we’ll be using an alternative route for the next two years.
Below is a list of work accomplishments and activities for the month of September:
• Assisted with the layout of the Kenai River Marathon race course by collaborating with
Mark Blanning and Bobbi Lay; staff marked the course and assisted with race day tasks.
• Staff assessed areas and determined locations for bike racks.
• Staff caged (moose protection) six trees throughout town.
• All seasonal trash receptacles pulled from service.
• Staff painted and stenciled 10 new 50 gal. drums (trash receptacles)
• Staff responded to two graffiti incidences; one at the north beach restrooms and one at
the Daubenspeck Family Park restrooms.
• Crews installed 1,200 LF of trail behind the Little League fields.
• There are currently a total of 111 hours reserved at the MPF for the month of October.
KCHS hockey begins October 16.
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Parks and Rec Mid-Month Report
• Site remediation was performed at the Lawton Dr. trail extension near the gate;
approximately 23 small Spruce trees were transplanted in an area previously damaged by
ATV’s. This area will be seeded as well.
• Department handled the delivery and retrieval of election equipment.
• Wild West Seed, Inc. will be donating 1 pound of red poppy seeds to be used for Memorial
Day services.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: David Ross, Police Chief
DATE: October 7, 2019
SUBJECT: Police & Communications Department Activity – September 2019
Police handled 660 calls for service in September. Dispatch received 252 9-1-1 calls. Officers
made 66 arrests. Traffic enforcement resulted in 180 traffic contacts and 46 traffic citations.
There were 7 DUI arrests (1 felony). Officers investigated 10 motor vehicle crashes. There were
two collisions involving moose. There were two collisions involving drugs or alcohol.
September training included: All officers completed a rifle qualification. One officer attended a
week long International Association of Women in Policing Conference in Anchorage. One officer
attended a week long forensic device analysis training in anchorage. The KPD officer on the
SERT team completed two days of training. One new hire continued through the month of
September at the DPS Academy in Sitka. Two dispatchers attended a week long Incident
Response to terrorism class in New Mexico.
An officer was hired to fill one of two remaining vacancies. That officer started field training and
will attend the academy in February – June. We have started a new recruitmenf for the other
vacant officer position.
6502
2381
6923
2492
6395
2690
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
Total Police Service Calls 911 Calls Received
2019(Sep 1 - Sep 30)2018(Sep 1 - Sep 30)2017(Sep 1 - Sep 30)
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
DATE: October 7, 2019
SUBJECT: September 2019 Monthly Report
Congregate Meals Served (Dining Room) 1123
Home Delivered Meals 1294
Volunteer Hours (26 individuals) = 300
Unassisted Transportation Rides 360
Assisted Transportation Rides 114
Social Security Video Service 29 individuals
Senior Center Rentals 2
Total Event Sign-Ins (through MySeniorCenter) 2405
Total Unduplicated Participants (through MySeniorCenter) 262
September activities highlights included:
• Due to the Swan Lake Fire, our last hike of the season took us to the Centennial Park
Walk along the Kenai River in Soldotna, instead of the scheduled Russian River Falls.
The group of 10 hiked around the Park and enjoyed a Senior Center packed lunch.
• The Mystery Drive headed out to Swanson River Road with stops at the Dolly Varden
and Rainbow Lake Campgrounds. They ventured to the Swanson River Landing where
they ran across a family fishing for silver and rainbows. They left some of the group use
their fishing poles and to the delight of everyone, Anita Kwan got a nice silver! They
continued down Swan Lake Road to Merganser Campground and to the East and West
Canoe Trails entry/exit points before heading back to Kenai. This was our last Mystery
Drive for the season.
• Our No-Host Dinner took a full bus to a group favorite, Magpyes in Sterling. The group
of 13 left the restaurant with happy smiles and enough leftovers for another meal.
• The Annual Flu Shot Clinic with Kenai Safeway Pharmacy brought in over 50 seniors
from around the area.
• The Senior Center hosted the Public Comment and Community Reception for the Alaska
Mental Health Board and Advisory Board on Alcohol and Drug Abuse on September 25.
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KENAI, ALASKA
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A. CALL TO ORDER
1.
2 .
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Kenai City Council -Regular Meeting
October 16, 2019-6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue , Kenai, Alaska
www .kenai.city
ACTION AGENDA
3. Election Certification
4. Administer Oaths of Office
5. Agenda Approval
6 . Consent Agenda (Public comment lim ited to three (3) minutes) per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial
by the council and will be approved by one motion . There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda
as ~art of the General Orders .
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMEN TS
(Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3089-2019 -Amending Kenai Municipal
Code Section 1.15 .040, Agenda, to Revise Public Notice Requirements and Amend
the Agenda/Packet Preparation , Distribution, and Publication Administrative Policies
and Procedures to make Standard Revisions and Housekeeping Changes . (Council
Members Molloy and Knackstedt)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3090-2019 -Increasing Estimated
Revenues a nd Appropriations in the General and Public Safety Capital Project
Funds and Accepting an Assistance to Firefighter Grant from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency for the Cooperative Purchase of Self-Contained
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E.
Breathing Apparatus for the City of Kenai Fire Department, Nikiski Fire Department
and Central Emergency Services . (Administration)
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3091-2019 -Amending Kenai
Municipal Code Section 17.10.010 -Mandatory Connection and Abandonment of
Old Well , and Section 17 .20 .010 -Mandatory Connections and Abandonment of Old
On-Site Sewer Systems, to Clarify the Intent of Ordinance 3003-2018 and Make
Housekeeping Changes. (Council Member Knackstedt)
4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-67 -Establishing Dates for
Regular Meetings of the City Council for 2020 . (City Clerk)
5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-68 -Approv ing a Memorandum
of Agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region , Alaska
State Parks, and the City of Kenai for a Gateway to Public Lands Display in the
Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration)
6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Resolution No. 2019-69 -Awarding
Non-Exclusive On-Airport Car Rental Concession to EAN Holdings, LLC, for the
Period of December 1, 2019 through June 30 , 2021. (Administration)
7. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-70 -Approving a Standard
Lease Form for City Lands Outside the Airport Reserve. (Administration)
8. POSTPONED UNANIMOUSLY TO 11106119. Resolution No. 2019-71 -Repealing
Policy No. 2017-02, Supervisory Sub-Committee . (Council Member Knackstedt)
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MINUTES
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA *Regular Meeting of October 2 , 2019.
(City Clerk)
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA *Acti on/Approval -Bills to be Ratified.
(Administration)
2. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR
11106119. *Ordinance No. 3092-2019 -Amending Kenai Municipal Code, Section
1.10. 030 -Organization Meeting , to Provide that the Terms of Office of the Mayor
and Other Councilmembers Shall Begin the Monday Following Certification of the
Election . (City Clerk)
3. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR
11106119. *Ordinance No. 3093-2019 -Accepting and Appropriating a Grant From
the U.S . Department of Homeland Security Passed through the State of Alaska
Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs for the Purchase of a Fire Station
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Alerting System , an IT Security Audit , and Base Radio System Replacement for
Dispatch . (Administration)
4. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR
11106119. *Ordinance No. 3094-2019 -Accepting and Appropriating a Donation
from Hilcorp Energy Company to Assist with the Annual Kenai Senior Center
Thanksgiving Dinner. (Administration)
H. COMMISSION I COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Committee
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
K. I ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
M. PENDING ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
0 . INFORMATION ITEMS
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City's website at www.kenai.city.
Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk's Office or outside the Council
Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at
907-283-8231 .
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CITY OF KENAI
NOTICE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED AT THE OCTOBER 16, 2019
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the City of Kenai Council passed the following Ordinance(s)
and/or Resolution(s ) at the above-referenced meeting .
1. ENACTED AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3089-2019 -Amending Kenai Municipal
Code Section 1.15.040, Agenda, to Revise Public Notice Requirements and Amend
the Agenda/Packet Preparation , Distribution , and Publication Administrative Policies
and Procedures to make Standard Revisions and Housekeeping Changes. (Council
Members Molloy and Knackstedt)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3090-2019 -Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations in the General and Public Safety Capital Project
Funds and Accepting an Assistance to Firefighter Grant from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency for the Cooperative Purchase of Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus for the City of Kenai Fire Department, Nikiski Fire Departmen t
and Central Emergency Services . (Administration)
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3091-2019 -Amending Kenai
Municipal Code Section 17.10.010 -Mandatory Connection and Abandonment of
Old Well, and Section 17.20.010 -Mandatory Connections and Abandonment of Old
On-Site Sewer Systems, to Clarify the Intent of Ordinance 3003-2018 and Make
Housekeeping Changes . (Council Member Knackstedt)
4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-67 -Establishing Dates for
Regular Meetings of the City Council for 2020. (C ity Cler k)
5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-68 -Approving a Memorandum
of Agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region , Alaska
State Parks , and the City of Kenai for a Gateway to Public Lands Display in the
Kenai Mun icipal A irport. (Administration)
6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Resolution No. 2019-69 -Awarding
Non-Exclusive On-Airport Car Rental Concession to EAN Holdings , LLC , fo r the
Period of December 1, 2019 through June 30 , 2021 . (Administration)
7. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-70 -Approving a Standard
Lease Form for C ity Lands Outside the Airport Reserve. (Administration)
Cop ies of the ordinances and /or resolutions are availab le in the Office of the Kenai City Clerk.
Please be advised , subject to legal lim itations , ordinances and/or resolutions may have been
amended by the Counc· prior to adoption without further public notice .
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
OCTOBER 16, 2019
CITY OF KENAI COUNCIL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the City Council of the City of Kenai will conduct a public hearing
on the following Ordinance(s) and/or Resolution(s) on the above-noted meeting date:
1. Ordinance No. 3089-2019 -Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 1.15 .040 , Agenda,
to Revise Public Notice Requirements and Amend the Agenda/Packet Preparation,
Distribution , and Publication Administrative Policies and Procedures to make Standard
Revisions and Housekeeping Changes . (Council Members Molloy and Knackstedt)
2. Ordinance No. 3090-2019 -Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General and Public Safety Capital Project Funds and Accepting an Assistance to
Firefighter Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Cooperative
Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for the City of Kenai Fire Department,
Nikiski Fire Department and Central Emergency Services. (Administration)
3. Ordinance No. 3091-2019 -Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 17 .1 0.010 -
Mandatory Connection and Abandonment of Old Well, and Section 17 .20 .010 -Mandatory
Connections and Abandonment of Old On-Site Sewer Systems , to Clarify the Intent of
Ordinance 3003-2018 and Make Housekeeping Changes. (Council Member Knackstedt)
4. Resolution No. 2019-67 -Establishing Dates for Regular Meetings of the City Council for
2020 . (City Clerk)
5. Resolution No. 2019-68 -Approving a Memorandum of Agreement between the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service , Alaska Region , Alaska State Parks, and the City of Kenai for a
Gateway to Public Lands Display in the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration)
6 . Resolution No. 2019-69 -Awarding Non-Exclusive On-Airport Ca r Rental Concession to
EAN Holdings, LLC, for the Period of December 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.
(Administration)
7. Resolution No. 2019-70 -Approving a Standard Lease Form for City Lands Outs ide the
Airport Reserve. (Administration)
8. Resolution No. 2019-71 -Repealing Policy No . 2017-02 , Supervisory Sub-Committee .
(Council Member Knackstedt)
The public hearing will commence at 6:00 p.m .. or as soon thereafter as business permits, in the
Kenai City Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo Avenue , Kenai, Alaska, 99611 . All interested
persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the public discussion. Written
comments may be sent to the Kenai City Council , c/o Kenai City Clerk, 210 Fidalgo Avenue,
Kenai , AK, 99611 .