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KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-18
Sponsored by: Administration
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR AN ECO-CART.
WHEREAS, the City received a grant offer from the Federal Aviation Administration for the purchase of
an eco-cart; and,
WHEREAS, the airport needs this piece of equipment to test the ARFF vehicles and comply with CFR
Part 139; and,
WHEREAS, the purchase of an eco-cart is 100% funded by the FAA through Bipartisan Infrastructure
Loan funds; and,
WHEREAS, acceptance of this grant 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 City Manager is authorized to execute a grant award and sign the corresponding
grant assurances with the Federal Aviation Administration in the amount of $34,950.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 15T" DAY OF MAY, 2024.
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Derek Ables
DATE: May 08, 2024
SUBJECT: Resolution 2024-18 - Accepting An Airport Improvement Program
Grant From The Federal Aviation Administration For An Eco-Cart
The purpose of this memo is seeking the approval of the City Council to accept a grant offer of
$34,950 from the Federal Aviation Administration using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
funding for the purchase of a specialized cart to test aqueous film -forming foam (AFFF) in aircraft
rescue and firefighting (ARFF) trucks. This grant will enable the airport to improve safety protocols
and ensure compliance with CFR part 139. This equipment is crucial for ensuring the readiness
and safety of our firefighting capabilities at the airport and will be 100% grant funded. This eco-
cart is on the Airport Capital Improvement plan submitted to the FAA and the airport certification
inspector has instructed us that it is required.
The AFFF testing cart offers several important benefits:
Safety and Compliance: The cart allows for accurate testing of the AFFF used in ARFF trucks,
ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
Operational Readiness: By regularly testing AFFF, we can ensure that our ARFF trucks are fully
operational and ready to respond to emergencies.
Reduced Waste: The cart is designed to minimize waste during testing, contributing to
environmental sustainability and reducing costs associated with excess foam disposal.
We respectfully request the City Council's approval to accept the $34,950 grant offer for this
specialized testing cart and sign the grant assurances. This initiative aligns with our commitment
to airport safety and operational readiness.
A follow-up ordinance will be prepared for Council's approval appropriating the funds. Introduction
of this ordinance is expected on the June 5�' Council agenda.