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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-62x Sponsored by: Coun c il Member Knackstedt Kt;NAI CITY O F KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2020-62 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA , SUPPORTING THE CITY'S REQUEST TO PLAN , DESIGN, CONTRACT, AND PERFORM CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION OF THE BRIDGE ACCESS ROAD PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY PROJECT. WHEREAS, City of Kenai Resolution No . 2019-01 supported the Biking in Kenai and Soldotna application to the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facil ities for the use of Alaska Transportation Alternative Program funds for a pedestrian pathway along Bridge Access Road in the City of Kenai; and, WHEREAS , the City received an Alaska Transportation Alternatives Program grant in the amount of $2, 181,669 for the const ruction of 1.2 miles of pedestrian path beginning at the intersection of the Kenai Spur Highway and Bridge Access Road and terminating at the intersection of Beaver Loop Road and Bridge Access Road; and , WHEREAS , O rdinance No. 3137-2020 appropriated local match funds in the amount of $216,560 and authorized the Kenai City Manager to execute an agreement with the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in the amount of $2,398 ,229 for the construction and future maintenance of the pedestrian pathway; and, WHEREAS, Resolution No . 2020-29 adopted the City of Kenai Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 , which includes the construction of the Bridge Access Pedestrian Pathway ; and , WHEREAS , the Bridge Access Pedestrian Pathway is consistent with the 2016 C ity of Kenai Comprehensive Plan; and , WHEREAS, as part of the City's application to join the Bicycle Friendly Community program, a public survey about bicycling in Kenai was conducted by The League of American Bicyclists in the fall of 2018 and some of the publ ic responses to this survey directly mentioned the need for more bike paths and connectivity or even directly discussed the specific need for a path along Bridge Access Road; and , WHEREAS, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Fa cilities (DOT&PF) conveyed Beaver Loop Road starting at its intersection with the Kenai Spur Highway and proceeding south 3 .7 miles to its intersection with Bridge Access Road to the City of Kenai, and the City is famili a r with the property, including all rights-of-way , improvements, and structures located on Beaver Loop Road and is responsible for its maintenance and regulating the use of public ways within the City; and , WHEREAS, the City is in the best position to address the challenges and impacts of the proje ct and facilitate sta keholder and public invol vement and media relations for the project to ensure Resolutio n No . 2020-62 Page 2 of 2 that poten t ial adverse economic, social , and environmental effects are conside red in project development; and, WHEREAS , the City is experienced with contract administration in accordance with State and Federal funding requirements, including communication, review and approval , monitoring , financial , and record-keeping requirements; and , WHEREAS, the City can accept the final constructed project into its maintenance program without the need for transfer of maintenance responsibility or assurances including warranties from DOT&PF; and, WHEREAS , the City desires to be directly involved with planning, designing , and performance of contract administration for the project, which bridges a gap between the existing trail system, provides an important connecting segment along main t ransportation corridors, and seNes as a regional amenity; and, WHEREAS, the authority to plan, design, contract, and perform construction administration of the Bridge Access Road Pedestrian Pathway project to the City of Kenai is in the best interest of the City. NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA: Section 1. That the Council of the City of Kenai supports the City's request to plan , design, contract, and perform construction administration of the Bridge Access Pedestrian Pathway Project to the City of Kenai. Section 2. MacKinnon. Section 3. That a copy of this Resolution will be provided to DOT&PF Commissioner John That this resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption . ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN , ATTEST: City of Kenai I 210 f=idalg o Ave , Kenai . AK 99611-7794 I 907.283.7535 I www.kenai.ci!y MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members Council Member Henry Knackstedt July 7, 2020 Resolution 2020-62 -Bridge Access Pedestrian Pathway Project to the City of Kenai The City of Kenai supported the Biking in Kenai and Soldotna (BIK&S) 2019 application for Alaska Transportation Alternatives Program (ATAP) funding from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) for a pedestrian pathway along Bridge Access Road with Resolution No . 2019-01 . The project was awarded ATAP funding after ADOT&PF held a competitive application process . Ordinance 3137-2020 appropriated local match funds in the amount of $216,560 based upon a project cost estimate of $2, 181,669. The project w ill construct of 1.3 miles of pedestrian path beginning at the intersection of the Kenai Spur Highway and Bridge Access Road and terminating at the intersection of Beaver Loop Road and Bridge Access Road. The pedestrian path is a key segment that bridges a gap in the existing trail system and provides an important connection between critical public facilities . As a community-led project within the City of Kenai, the City is best positioned to address the challenges and impacts. The City is most suited to facilitate public involvement and media relations and ensure that potential adverse economic, social, and environmental effects are considered in project development. This resolution supports the City's request to plan, design, contract, and perform construction administration of the Bridge Access Road Pedestrian Pathway Project. Your consideration is appreciated .