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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
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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.