HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 2002-27CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-27
Suggested by: City CoUncil
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING
THE CENTRAL PENINSULA COUNSELING SERVICES' CONCEPT OF BUILDING A
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER FOR ADOLESCENTS.
WHEREAS, the Central Peninsula Counseling Services discussed its wishes to build a
residential treatment center for adolescents at the April 17, 2002 council meeting; and,
WHEREAS, this 36-bed facility will provide special emphasis on intensive intervention
for contributing factors such as learning disabilities and disrupted education; will pay
special attention to co-occurring disorders such as drug or alcohol abuse; and will treat
adolescents from ages 12 through 17, on a 24-hour care basis and at average length of
stays of 30 to 90 days; and,
WHEREAS, with over 330 Alaska children receiving treatment outside of the State of
Alaska, this facility will provide for a desperately high demand for this type of
residential treatment of adolescents in Alaska.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, to support the Central Peninsula Counseling Services' concept of building a
residential treatment center for adolescents.
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this first day of May,
2002.
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CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
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James Shill, Executive Director
Central Peninsula Counseling Services
506 Lake Street
Kenai, AK 99611
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RESIDENTIAL TREA TMF-,NT CENTER FOR ADOLESCENTS
Dear Mr. Shill:
The Council and I were very pleased with your presentation at our April 17, 2002
council meeting in which you discussed the Central Peninsula Counseling Services
desire to build a Residential Treatment Center for Adolescents in Kenai.
We are very interested in pursuing the project and believe there is definitely some
room for negotiation with regard to other areas of help the city would be able to lend
toward your bringing the project to fruition. While I am not at liberty to speak for the
entire council, I have discussed with some members some items with which we may be
able to help as follows:
Land
Without question, we can waive the water and sewer connect fees. .
Lease / Sale
We might suggest a lease arrangement for the first two years during the construction
and start-up phases. Our Code allows for sale after two years of leasing to the
leaseholder. In lieu of a two-year lease, we might also suggest a long-term lease which
is also allowable under the Code, and may be set for any number of years well into the
future.
We would also suggest allowing the architects to determine the proper land size as it
may be the five acres you previously discussed, would be more than needed. Since the
James Shill, Executive Director
Central Peninsula Counseling Services
April 23, 2002
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land in question would need to be subdivided from a larger parcel, we can make it just
about any size that is required. If the size is altered to fit, there could be additional
savings in that cost.
As you can see, the City of Kenai wishes to be of assistance in the development of this
project to the maximum extent possible. Additionally, a resolution supporting the
concept of the treatment center project will be before council at the May 1, 2002
council meeting for consideration.
Speaking on behalf of the Council 'and Administration, we wish you a great amount of
success in pursuing this project. Please feel free to call on either City Manager Snow
or myself at any time.
CITY OF KENAI
Williams
Mayor
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