HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 3309-2022KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3309-2022
Sponsored by: Administration
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
ASSOCIATION AND AT&T FOR THE KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE PLA
DIGITAL LITERACY WORKSHOP TRAINING INCENTIVE.
WHEREAS, the Kenai Community Library is one of 160 libraries nationwide selected to participate in the
PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive 2022-2023 program; and,
WHEREAS, the PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Training Incentive is offered by the American Library
Association through its division the Public Library Association and supported by AT&T; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of this incentive program is to expand digital literacy learning opportunities and
help bridge the digital divide in our community; and,
WHEREAS, the library will offer instructor -led workshops that focus on basic yet essential digital literacy
skills; and,
WHEREAS, funds from this incentive program will be used to purchase updated computer manuals,
supplies for workshops (e.g., food, flash drives, and handouts), and computer equipment and supplies;
and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai and the Kenai Community Library to appropriate
these grant funds for the purpose intended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept funds in the amount of $4,000 and to expend
them as authorized by this ordinance and in line with the requirements of the incentive program.
Section 2. That the following budget revision is authorized:
General Fund:
Increase estimated revenues –
Library—Miscellaneous Donations $4,000
Increase appropriations –
Library—Books $500
Library—Operating and Repair Supplies $500
Library—Advertising $500
Library—Small Tools and Minor Equipment $2500
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
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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 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
2022.
ATTEST:
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Approved by Finance: SB, Acting
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
Introduced:
Enacted:
Effective:
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September 7, 2022
September 21, 2022
September 21, 2022
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KENAI
City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai. AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 1 www.kenaixity
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Katja Wolfe, Library Director
DATE: August 29, 2022
SUBJECT: PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Training Initiative
The Kenai Community Library has been selected through a competitive application process to
participate in the PLA Literacy Workshop Training Initiative, an education initiative created to
expand digital literacy learning opportunities and help bridge the digital divide in our community.
Through this initiative, we will offer instructor -led workshops that focus on basic yet essential
digital literacy skills. We are planning a program series for more general audiences and a
program series specifically geared to the needs of our senior residents. The former will be
presented at the library and the latter will be held at the senior center. Funds will be used to
purchase updated computer manuals, supplies for the workshops (e.g., food, flash drives, and
handouts), and computer equipment.
This program is made possible by the American Library Association through its division the
Public Library Association and supported by AT&T.
Thank you for your consideration
L.