HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 3261-2021KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3261-2021
Sponsored by: Administration
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING A GRANT FROM THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES
THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF
LIBRARY, ARCHIVES & MUSEUMS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A HOLD LOCKER.
WHEREAS, the Kenai Community Library desires to expand its services by installing an external
materials hold locker; and,
WHEREAS, the Library received a grantfrom the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
through the Department of Education and Early Development, Division of Libraries, Archives, and
Museums in the amount of $22,300 for the purchase of an external hold locker; and,
WHEREAS, an external hold locker is a self-service system that allows patrons to pick up library
materials in a convenient, contact -free method; and,
WHEREAS, the hold locker will be placed outside the front entrance and will therefore be
accessible at all times; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai and the Kenai Community Library to
appropriate these grant funds for the purpose intended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
as follows:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept a grant in the amount of $22,300
from the IMLS through the Department of Education and Early Development, Division of Library,
Archives & Museums.
Section 2. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
General Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues —
Library --Federal Grants $22.300
Increase Appropriations —
Library — Machinery and Equipment $22.300
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to expend
the grant funds to fulfill the purpose and intent of this Ordinance.
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Section 4. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to
any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved
in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair
the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even
without such part, provision, or application.
Section 5. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 511' day of January, 2022.
Approved by Finance:
LJ
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, MAYOR
uced: December 15, 2021
Enacted: January 5, 2022
Effective: January 5, 2022
K E N A
City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenaixity
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH:
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM:
Katja Wolfe, Library Director
DATE:
December 6, 2021
SUBJECT:
Ordinance 3261-2021- Grant to the Purchase a Hold Locker
The purpose of this memo is to request acceptance and appropriation of a $22,300 grant from
the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Department of Education and
Early Development, Division of Libraries, Archives, and Museums for the purchase of a self-
service hold pickup locker.
Located outside the building, the secure locker will give library patrons the flexibility to pick up
their reserved materials when it is convenient for them, even when the library is closed. The
automated locker can also be utilized by those desiring a contact -less library visit.
Thank you for your consideration.