HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2022-26Sponsored by: Council Member Winger
and Vice Mayor Jim Glendening
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-26
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF ADDITIONAL LAND AT THE DAUBENSPECK FAMILY
PARK FOR EXPANSION OF THE DOG PARK.
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 have worked on fundraising and construction of the
dog park; and,
WHEREAS, Ordinance 3211-2021 (Substitute) provided $25,000 in the FY2022 Operating Budget for
funding from the City's General fund for the Kenai Community Dog Park (dog park); and,
WHEREAS, Ordinance No 3265-2021 provided $63,000 in funding from the City's General Fund for
capital projects for the dog park; and,
WHEREAS, despite the prior appropriation of land, additional land to the west is needed to properly
complete the project; and,
WHEREAS, the park will be the first of its kind in the city and will provide new recreational opportunities
for residents and visitors; and,
WHEREAS, the group of volunteer's spearheading the project has requested city assistance in making
sure they have an adequate land footprint needed for a successful project; and,
WHEREAS, the funding for the fencing materials and installation for the additional 0.52 acres will be
funded by dog park donations through the Kenai Community Foundation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That an additional 0.52 acre of land west of the current dog park be designated for the
Kenai Community Dog Park Project.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 20TH DAY OF APRIL, 2022.
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Teea Winger, Council Member and Jim Glendening, Vice Mayor
DATE: April 13 2022
SUBJECT: Resolution 2022-26 Kenai Dog Park Additional Land Donation
This Resolution designates an additional .52 acres of land west of the current dog park to support
completion of the Kenai Dog Park which would bring it to a more appropriate size of 1.43 acres.
The dog park committee has worked closely with the Parks and Recreation Director to have a
conceptual drawing to plan the park and fundraising needs. The conceptual drawing does not
match the current size of land and more land is required. The City will be obtaining a survey of
this land soon and designating the additional land is needed prior to the survey. It's important that
the City of Kenai continues to work with the volunteers to get this project completed this year.
Completion of the dog park will provide new recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
Your consideration is appreciated.