HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 2001-01Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
RE~OLUTION NO. 2001-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
TRANSFERRING $7,000 IN THE AIRPORT LAND SYSTEM SPECIAL REVENUE
FUND FOR A WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT.
WHEREAS, FAA regulations require that a wildlife hazard assessment be
conducted at the airport; and
WHEREAS, the FAA and the State of Alaska are conducting a wildlife hazard
assessment at the Homer Airport at a cost of over $50,000; and
WHEREAS, these agencies have offered to provide the City of Kenai with a full
assessment for $6,951 which is the amount needed to cover the travel cost of a
biologist from Homer to Kenai during the 12 month study period; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the contingency account of the M & O
division of the Airport Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made:
Airport Land System Fund
From' Airport M & O - Contingency
$7,000
To: Airport M & O- Professional Services
$7,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 3rd day of
January, 2001.
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
(12/20/2000) jl
KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
W ST. SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611
TELEPHONE 907-283-7951
FAX 907-283-3737
Memo
To:
Date:
Re'
Richard A. Ross- City Manager
Rebecca Cronkhite - Airport Manager
December 14, 2000
FAA Wildlife Assessment
Attached is a copy of 14 CFR 139.339, which requires a certificated airport to conduct a wildlife hazard
assessment when conditions warrant. The conditions described in paragraph (a) (1), (2) and (3) of this
regulation exist at the Kenai Airport.
Last summer, the governing body for wildlife hazards, the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA), recommended that depredation permits be issued to the Kenai Airport based on my
assessment of the wildlife hazards. Retaining those permits from the issuing state and federal agencies
requires an approved wildlife assessment.
Working with the Federal Aviation'Administration (FAA) and USDA, I have negotiated the attached
agreement for your review. This agreement allows the Kenai Airport to "tag" on to a project at the
Homer Airport. The State of Alaska is paying over $50,000 for a wildlife assessment at the Homer
Airport utilizing an FAA grant. We are being offered the opportunity to obtain a similar service for
$6,951. This dollar amount represents the travel costs for a biologist stationed in Homer to travel to
Kenai during the 12-month study period. For this cost, the Kenai Airport will receive a full Wildlife
Hazard Assessment complying with 14 CFR 139.339. This assessment will also meet the requirements
of the FAA's Proposed Rule on Certification of Airports (NPRM Docket No. FAA-2000-7479).
The cost quoted in the attached documents is subject to revision should the number of required visits
exceed the contracted number or unknown conditions arise that require the biologist's work. At this
time I have no reason to suspect any such conditions exist, however, you should be aware of the
possibility.
In summary, this is an exceptional cost saving opportunity afforded to us from the FAA Airports
Division and the USDA. I strongly recommend we accept this agreement utilizing monies available in
Airport M & O Contingency.
Attachments
WS Agrees:
previously reimbursed.
ARTICLE 5
a. That the State Director or authorized representative will supervise all control activities
pursuant to this Agreement.
b. To provide personnel to perform the assessment activities in the areas designated by the
Work Plan. Field personnel employed under this Agreement shall be Federal employees or
cooperator employees under direct supervision of WS.
c. To submit to Kenai Municipal Airport an Accomplishment Report upon request.
d. To supervise the program, as set forth in the Annual Work and Financial Plans.
ARTICLE 6
This Agreement is contingent upon the passage of Congress of an appropriation from which expenditures
may be legally met and shall not obligate the requisitioning agency upon failure of Congress to so
appropriate. This Agreement also may be reduced or terminated if Congress only provides the Agency
funds for a finite period under a Continuing Resolution.
ARTICLE 7
Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent any other State, organization, or individual from entering into
separate Agreements with WS for the purpose of controlling damaging animals.
ARTICLE 8
Pursuant to Section 22, Title 41, United States Code, no member of or delegate to Congress shall be
admitted to any share or part of this Agreement or to any benefit to arise therefrom.
ARTICLE 9
WS will hold Kenai Municipal Airport harmless from any liability arising from the negligent act or omission
of a Government officer or employee acting within the scope of his or her employment to the extent
compensation is available pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), 28 USC 2671 et. seq., except
to the extent that aforesaid liability arises from the negligent acts or omissions of Kenai Municipal Airport,
their employees, agents, or subcontractor(s). Such relief shall be provided pursuant to the procedures set
forth in the FI'CA and applicable regulations.
ARTICLE 10
All animal damage control activities will be conducted in accordance with the applicable Federal, State,
and local laws and regulations
ARTICLE 11
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This Agreement shall become effective upon date of final signature and shall continue indefinitely. This
Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties in writing. It .may be