HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 1994-59SUGGESTED BY= Administration
City of Kenai
P.~SOLUTXON NO. g4-sg
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF IMPROVING CUNNINGHAMPAP/(, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO APPLY FOR ANY AVAILABLE
GRANT OF UP TO $500,000.00 TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONALLANDS ~ND
UPGRADE AND ENHANCE THE PARK.
WHEREAS, the park would include a designated parking area for
cars and recreational vehicles, river viewing and interpretive
stations, new restrooms, development of a boardwalk with river
access, stairs to allow visitors to walk along the wetland
portion of the property, and improvement of fishing access while
minimizing degradation of critical habitat and bank erosion; and,
WHEREAS, it is understood that costs may be incurred by the City
for developing a park proposal suitable for delivery to Alaska
State Parks, but land acquisition and development costs would be
borne by the grant; and,
WHEREAS, the City is committed to continued operation and
maintenance of the project after completion, and it is understood
that the City may be responsible for additional operation and
maintenance costs due to improvements at the park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that it supports improvements to Cunningham Park.
and authorizes the City Administration to apply for any available
grants to pay for land acquisition and facilities upgrade and
enhancement.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day
of September, 1994. ~.