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Home My WebLink AboutRESOLUTION 1990-56Suggested by: Mayor Williams City of Kenai REBOLUT~ONNO. 90-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF K~NAI, ALASKA AUT~ORIZING SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL FOR A FIRE TRAINING FACILITY TO BE LOCATED IN K~NAI, AND RESERVING LANDS FOR SUC~ PURPOSE~ W~EREAS, the City of Kenai has prepared the attached proposal for a fire training facility to be submitted to the University of Alaska and , WHE~%S, the proposal includes installation of road and utility improvements to be financed by the Airport Land System, and WHEREAS, because the improved land will be leased at a nominal rent or will be donated, the General Fund will reimburse the Airport Land ~:~ System for the fair market value of the improved land, and W~EREAS, the Council believes that the fire training facility will increase the economic stability of .the City and will be beneficial to the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF K~NAI, ALASKA, that: ~9ction 1: Authorization is given for the City to submit the attached Fire Training Facility Site Proposal, dated October 15, 1990. Section 2: In accordance withKMC 22.05.025(a), the land described in the attached proposal, which lies within the West 1/2 of Section 33, T6N, RllW, S.M. and includes approximately forty acres, is reserved for fire training grounds and other poss/ble future uses, such as a helicopter cold water recovery school.. The City Manager may donate or leaSe'at a nominal rent the land to encourage industrial enterprise. Section 3: In accordance wtth KMC 22.05.025(b), Section 2 of this resolut~n will be effective when the Council, by ordinance, appropriates General Fund money to pay the airport the appraised fair market value of the land. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF T~ CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 3rd day of October, 1990. Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance:._~T._~~ (9/28/90) kl ~X~ ~Zt~X~XMg BXT~ ~RO~OBAX~ OCTOSER X5, xggo THE CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO STREET KENAI, AK 99611 TO: WILLIAM ULICH DIRECTOR, UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION 3890 UNIVERSITY LAKE DRIVE ANCHORAGE, AK 99508 , ITY OF KENAI ,, , FIDAL(IO KENAI,,~.WIKA TELEPHONE 2e3 FAX g0?-2B3-3014 September 27, 1990 l.~z'. William Ulich, Director University of Alaska Facilities Planninq and Construction 3890 University La~e Drive · nchorage, AK 99508 DearH r. Ulich: On behalf of the City of Kenai, and with concurrence of the Kenai City Council, I am pleased to present our proposal to provide a site for the Fire Traininq Facility. In makinq~his proposal, we set aside a sufficient amount of land to allow for future expansion by the University into other areas of endeavor, such as a Helicopter Cold Water Recovery SChool,. facilities for traini~q exercises utilizinq the Brucker Escape Capsule nov presently in service on the platforms, and perhaps some future auxilia~ buildinqs as required. Additional property is potentially available, if needed for future expansion. This concept can be seen-bythe site description~- The proposed forty acres lie in close proximity to all the facilities and amenities that the City hasrto-offer. ............ , ......... zt should be noted that while the.hospital is some ten miles away, several qood clinics are available within one mile of the proposed site. Also, should theneed arise, the'City of Kenai has in its inventory, two very new, modern, and veil-equipped ambulances. In preparinq our proposal, ye took into consideration those funds which we may legally expend,.those lands, over which we have ... ownership and other funds that'the City-may wish to appropriate. The approximate £iqure of $875,330 constitutes the best estimates of our Enqineering Department as to the costs that we may incur should you choose to accept this site as proposed. I would also like to mention that of the $2.4 million'presently in the Fire Training School Fund, $1 million was originally intended for a different capital project within the City of Mr. William Ulich, Director University of Alaska Facilities Planning and Construction September 27, 1990 Page 2 Kenai. A specific agreement was entered into by Governor CoWPer, Representatives Navarre and Swackhammer, Senator Fischer-and myself on behalf of the City of Kenai, and with concurrence of Council, to delete our original capital project and ask that the legislature switch the intended $1 million fort hat project over to the Un~versity of Alaska Fire Training School Fund. #ith concurrence of all concerned, this was done during the closing hours of the First Session of the Sixteenth Legislature. Prior to becoming Mayor of the City of Kenai, I served 17 years as an instructor with the Kenai Peninsula Community College in the Petroleum Technology Program. In that capacity, I was closely associated with the evolution of the Fire Training School from its earliest days to the time it was turned over to the Mining and Petroleum Extension Service as part of their ongoing curriculum. It is because of this long-time association with the Program, that I have taken such keen interest in its development. We at the City of Kenai, hope that you find our proposal adequate for your needs. Should there be any questions with regard to the proposal, or should you desire to visit the proposed location, please do not hesitate to call on me and I will see to it that proper arrangements are made. Thank you very much for your consideration to our proposal and the City of Kenai for the location of the Fire Training Facility. Cordially, JJW/clf Enclosure LEC AT. DESCRXpTXO : #J.~hin ~he ~es~ ~/2 of SeO~ion 33~ ~6N~ R~XW~ S.H. ~ 40 acres (+/-) includ~g Tract A, Baron Park Subdivision No, 5 The proposed 'Site is a relativelY-flat, forested 40 acre parcel of undAsturbed land, bounded on the west by Marathon Road and on the east by a wetland drainaqe swale. The north As bordered'by upland foreSt and muskeq forest, and on the south by an open grassed area and forest. No development has taken place within the immediate area except for a small observatAon antennae Anstalled by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A small pond (approxAmately 4 acres) exists within the southwest corner of the parcel that can be utilized as As, or expanded as needed. Presently, the parcel As zoned mostly suburban residential (RS), except-for a 4.05 acre. parcel which is zoned light 'industrial (IL). It is proposed that the RS portion be rezoned to accommodate the training site. RELATIVE LOCATIOn: The site begAns approximately 1/4 mile north of the Kenat Spur Highway alonq Marathon Road. Some of the travel distances to other faciXitAes and servAces are as follows: Airport Terminal PolAce & Fire Medical ClinAcs HospAtal Hotel accommodations Restaurants Shopping .75 .90 .90 10.0 · 25 - .75 · 25 - 1.0 · 50 - 1.0' 1 Presently, power and telephone are available from Marathon Road to the site, however,.facility upgrades may be necessary depending on requirements. It will be necessary to extend gas service from the Kenai Spttc Highway to the site. PHYSICAL IMPROV~NT~: The City of Kenai plans to fund and cOnstruct road and utility improvements benefiting the propOsed, facility, if our site is chosen. Water and sewer main line extensions from the existing system ~o th~ite will be necessary to acco~nodate the collection of aomesclc sewage from the facility and water usage. Natural gas service will be' extended and the power and telephone systems will be extended and/or upgraded to meet facility requirements as needed. Marathon Road is proposed to be upgraded to a 30 ft. wide asphalt paved street with improved drainage. LAND CONTRIBU~.ION~: Approximately 40 acres of land is proposed to b? leased for a nominal fee or donated outright to the Universxt~ of Alaska. As this land ks classified "airport lands', the City must use general fund money to reimburse the airport land system for the property in the amount of the fair market value. C_OSTS TO_THE CITY OF K~NA~: .......... Reconstruct Marathon Road 2700 LF @ $80.00/LF Extend water and sewer mains 2400 LF @ $125.00/LF CONSTRUCTION 216,000 00,..o0,,0 516,000 2 COSTS... ¢con.tinu~) Engineering, inspection, surveying, etc., 20% of construction Administration Extend/upgrade gas, electric telephone ' SUBTOTAL CONTINGENCY -15% TOTAL CONSTRUCTION ~eneral...Fu~ Contribution of land (based on unimproved value; actual purchase by General Fund will be based upon fair market value of improved parcel) 40 acres @ $2,500/acre TOTAL CITY COSTS 103,200 5,000 '50'. 000_ 674,200 xo~., ~,,30 775,330 100,000 875.330 EnClosures= Council Resolution Site Map - "Exhibit A" City of Kenai Brochure Aerial Photo 3 Suggested by: Mayor Williams City of Kenai R~SOLUTION NO. 90-56 A R~SOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL FOR A FIRE T~AINING FACILITY TO BE LOCATED IN KENAI, AND RESERVING LANDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE. the City of Kenai has prepared the attached proposal for a ~EREAS,' _ ........ L_..._~ ~A the University of Alaska, fire training factllty co De summ~uu~ ~- and the proposal includes installation of road and utility h~provements to be financed by the Airport Land System, and ~l~S, because the fl~proved land will be leased at a nominal rent or will be donated, the General Fund will reimburse the Airport Land System for the fair market value of the improved land, and WHEREAS, the Council believes that the fire training facility will increase the economic stability of the City and will be be~eficial to the City. NOW, THEP~'FOP~, BE IT RESOLVED BY TEE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that: n ~: Authorization is given for the City to submit the attached S~cti~n ~ . ----~--.. ~* o~osal, dated October 15, 1990. · accordance with KMC 22.05.025(a), the land described in Section 2. _In - ~.-= ~--- ...{+~in the West 1/2 of Section 33, the attached P P fort acres, is reserved TSN, RllW, S.~. and includes approximately f~ure uses, such as a fOr fire training grounds.and other possible [or helicopter cold water recovery school' The City Manager may-donate lease at a nominal rent the land to encourage industrial enterprise on ~: In accordance with KMC 22.05.02~(b), Section 2 of this Sect}o~.? _.,, ~- -,,=~tive when the Council, by or~inance, ..... appropriates General ~nd monux -~ =-~ _he market value of the land. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 3rd day of October, 1990. ATTEST: Approved by Finance:_f_~-- (9/2S/90) .' _ ,, :l UNt'r.:K .."'" :. ::'.:.?"" 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