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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 3265-2021Sponsored by: Sponsored by Vice Mayor Glendening and Council KENAI Members Winger and Baisden CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 3265-2021 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND AND THE PARKS IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR ADDITIONAL KENAI DOG PARK FUNDING. WHEREAS, Resolution 2018-52 designated land within the Daubenspeck Family Park for the development of an off -leash dog park; and, WHEREAS, since that time a group of volunteers has worked on fundraising and construction of the dog park; and, WHEREAS, Ordinance 3211-2021 (Substitute) provided $25,000 in available funding from the City's General fund for the park; and, WHEREAS, despite the prior appropriation and fundraising efforts, additional funds are needed to complete the project; and, WHEREAS, the dog park will be the first of its kind in the City and provide new recreational opportunities for residents and visitors; and, WHEREAS, the park is intended to include access for disabled users; and, WHEREAS, the group of volunteers spearheading the project have requested City assistance in completing some of the more complicated construction aspects of the project including lighting, water supply, security, ADA accessible walkways, and concrete work; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to support the completion of the park by finishing the scope, design work, and the bid process for construction as needed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, as follows: Section 1. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund: Increase Estimated Revenues — Appropriation of Fund Balance $63.000 Increase Appropriations — Transfer to Parks Improvement Capital Project Fund $63.000 Ordinance No. 3265-2021 Page 2 of 2 Section 2. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: Parks Improvement Capital Project Fund: Increase Estimated Revenues — Transfer from General Fund $63.000 Increase Appropriations — Construction — Kenai Community Dog Park Section 3. 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 4. 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 5th day of January, 2022. A EST: Michele S C, City Clerk Approved by Finance: December 15, 2021 _..__ted: January 5, 2022 Effective: January 5, 2022 New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] KENAI City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1 907.283,75351 ww ..6naixity MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members FROM: Vice Mayor Glendening, Councilmembers Winger and Baisden DATE: December 9, 2021 SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3265-2021, Kenai Dog Park Funding This Ordinance appropriates $63,000 into the Parks Improvement Capital Project Fund in support of completion of the Kenai Dog Park, including design and construction needs. Council has previously dedicated land for this park, with a group of volunteers raising funds and completing work to date. The City has also previously made $25,000 available for the project. The volunteer fundraising efforts are ongoing. To ensure the project is built to the desired standards, it is important for the City to continue working forward with the volunteers to assist in its completion, including managing some of the more complicated aspects of the project. Completion of the park will provide new recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Your consideration is appreciated.