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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2022-17KENAI CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2022-17 Sponsored by: Administration A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, REQUESTING AND SUPPORTING THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES PROVISION OF CONTINUOUS LIGHTING ALONG THE KENAI SPUR HIGHWAY WITHIN THE CITY OF KENAI AND THE STERLING HIGHWAY SAFETY CORRIDOR. WHEREAS, lighting along roadways greatly reduces the risk of vehicle collisions with wildlife and other vehicles at night; and, WHEREAS, continuous lighting along the Kenai Spur Highway within the City of Kenai will improve safety for motorist and is in the best interest of the City; and, WHEREAS, many City residents and visitors travel the Sterling Highway which provides a vital link between Kenai and other communities and continuous lighting along the Sterling Highway Safety Corridor improving motorist's safety is in the best interest of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA Section 1. That the Council requests and supports the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) providing continuous lighting along the Kenai Spur Highway and Sterling Highway Safety Corridor from Sterling to Soldotna. The Council prioritizes improved lighting along the Kenai Spur Road. Section 2. That a copy of this Resolution will be provided to DOT&PF. Section 3. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 16TH DAY OF MARCH, 2022. rian� Gabriel, Sr., Mayor ATTEST: M. an C, City Clerk New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] KENAI City of Kenai 1210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenaixity MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members FROM: Paul Ostrander, City Manager DATE: March 10, 2022 SUBJECT: Resolution 2022 — 17 Kenai Spur Highway and Sterling Highway Safety Corridor The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT) has notified the City that there are potential funding opportunities to complete lighting projects for the Kenai Spur Highway and Sterling Highway Safety Corridor. DOT has requested the City to pass legislation supporting the lighting projects to improve the chances forfunding and completion. Lighting along these highways improves drivers safety and is in the City's best interest. Your consideration is appreciated.