HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2022-62KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-62
Sponsored by: Administration
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH'S APPLICATION FOR A SAFE
STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL ACTION PLAN GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF KENAI
TO BE INCLUDED AS A JOINT APPLICANT.
WHEREAS, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act authorizes up to $108 billion to support public
transportation and establish the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with
$5 billion in appropriated funds over the next five years; and,
WHEREAS, for Federal FY22 there is up to $1 billion available for regional, local and tribal initiatives
through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injury; and,
WHEREAS, one type of SS4A grant is Action Plan Grants that include the planning, designing, and
development of activities including projects and strategies for a community requiring safety data and
economic analysis which would be found in a community's Action Plan; and,
WHEREAS, neither the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) or any of its communities have an Action Plan
in place and therefore are not eligible to apply for Implementation Grants that may be available under the
Infrastructure Law; and,
WHEREAS, applicants are encouraged to apply for regional Action Plan grants that engage multiple
jurisdictions to ensure collaboration and leverage local expertise; and,
WHEREAS, as the regional government, the KPB has agreed to apply as the lead applicant with
participating municipalities included as joint applicants for the SS4A Action Plan Grant in the total project
amount of $1,200,000 with a 20% local match; and,
WHEREAS, if approved, all participating communities and the KPB would share in the local match
obligation, with the City's share of the cost at approximately $21,500; and,
WHEREAS, developing an Action Plan, the City of Kenai will be able to pursue Implementation Grants
through the SS4A program in the future and to pursue other grant funding focused on improving roadway
safety and improvements to transportation infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, it is the best interest of the City of Kenai to support the KPB's application and participate as
a joint applicant for the SS4A Action Plan Grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. The City of Kenai supports the Kenai Peninsula Borough's application for a Safe Streets
and Roads for All Action Plan Grant, and authorizes the City to sign on as a joint applicant for the
purposes of developing a comprehensive safety action plan for the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the
incorporated cities.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 7TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2022.
urian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
ell . S ne , MC, City Clerk
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KENAI
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
DATE: September 7, 2022
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2022-62, Supporting Kenai Peninsula Borough's Application
for Safe Streets and Roads for All Planning Grant
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act authorizes up to $108 billion to support public
transportation. This law establishes the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary
program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over the next five years. For Federal Fiscal Year 22
there is up to $1 billion available for regional, local and tribal initiatives through grants to prevent
roadway deaths and serious injury.
There are two types of SS4A grants: Action Plan Grants and Implementation Grants. Action Plans
include the planning, designing, and development of activities including projects and strategies
for a community. The preponderance of Federal transportation grants require safety data and
economic analysis which would be found in a community's Action Plan. Neither the Kenai
Peninsula Borough (KPB) nor any of its communities have an Action Plan in place and therefore
are not eligible to apply for Implementation Grants that may be available under the Infrastructure
Law.
KPB has agreed to apply as the lead applicant for a Regional Action Plan grant. The total project
amount would be $1,200,000 with participating communities, including the City of Kenai as joint
applicants. Once an Action Plan is developed, the City of Kenai will be able to pursue
Implementation Grants through the SS4A program in the future and to pursue other grant funding
focused on improving roadway safety and improvements to transportation infrastructure.
It is the best interest of the City of Kenai to support the KPB's application and participate as a joint
applicant for the SS4A Action Plan Grant. If the grant is approved, the Action Plan will be funded
at an 80120 cost share rate. It is estimated that the City's share would be $21,500 which can be
either in-kind or monetary payments.
Your consideration is appreciated.
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