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KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-26
Sponsored by: Administration
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION OF TIME FOR GOOD CAUSE FOR
THE COMPLETION OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS FOR A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF
KENAI AND STATE OF ALASKA, DIVISION OF FORESTRY FOR AIRPORT RESERVE LANDS
DESCRIBED AS LOT 4A, FBO SUBDIVISION NO.11, PLAT NO. 2021-44.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2022-10 approved a lease between the City of Kenai and the State of Alaska,
Division of Forestry, for Lot 4A, FBO Subdivision No.11; and,
WHEREAS, the lease requires space lessee to construct electrical service improvements and a concrete
containment barrier by June 30,2024 with an aggregate cost of at least $10,000; and,
WHEREAS, the lessee has requested a one-year extension to complete the improvements due to
challenges related to designing and scheduling the work during the summer construction season without
disruptions to fire related activities; and,
WHEREAS, KMC 21.10.080(g)(5) allows the Council to extend the time for completion of permanent
improvements required in a lease for up to twelve months for good cause; and,
WHEREAS, the Airport Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting of June 13, 2024 recommended
City Council approval; and,
WHEREAS, the coordination with Homer Electric and construction of a barrier system during fire season
in Alaska constitute good cause justifying a twelve-month lease extension.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA.
Section 1. That the City Council agrees to amend the Lease with the State of Alaska, Division of
Forestry for Lot 4A, FBO Subdivision No. 11, Plat 2021-44 to extend the date that improvements are
required to be completed to June 30, 2025 for good cause as described above. The Council further
authorizes the City Manager to execute a lease amendment with the State of Alaska, Division of Forestry
to effectuate the extension.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 19TH DAY OF JUNE, 2024.
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Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Derek Ables, Airport Manager
DATE: June 9, 2024
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2024-26 — Granting a 1-year extension to the State of
Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire
Protection for Land Lease Improvements.
Administration has had conversations with the Division of Forestry regarding options moving
forward to complete the intended improvement on the subject lease lot on the airport reserve
consisting of a containment barrier and electrical work. Due to the short summer construction
season and scheduling the disruptions outside of fire season the physical construction has not
begun. As you can see from the letter from the attached letter from the Division of Forestry, they
have requested a one-year extension to complete their improvements and plan to complete them
in 2024. Administration is supportive of a one-year extension as allowed in code pursuant to KMC
21.10.080 (g)(5).
Thank you for your consideration.
Attachment- Request Letter.
THE STATE
°fALASKA
GOVERNOR MIKE DUNLEAVY
Department of Natural Resources
DIVISION OF FORESTY & FIRE PROTECTION
550 West 7`y' Avenue, Suite 1450
Anchorage, AK 99501-3561
Main: 907.269-8431
Fax:907-269-8918
June 5, 2024
FROM: Michael Burkhead, State of Alaska, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, Procurement
Specialist 3.
TO: Derek Ables, City of Kenai (COK), Airport Manager
SUBJECT: Request for extension of deadline for improvements.
The Alaska State, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) is requesting a one-year
extension to the deadline for completion of improvements as per Article XIV (B) (1) of COK-
DOF lease for Lot 4A, FBO Subdivision No.11, Plat No. 2021-44. This request, if granted,
would extend the deadline for completion of improvements from June 30, 2024, to June 30,
2025.
DOF intends to complete the following permanent improvements to the DOF Air Tanker Reload
Base.
• Upgrading the electric power supply to the lot. This entails bringing 3-phase high voltage
power from the utility onto the lease lot and adding a transformer and new meter base.
Work to be performed by Homer Electric.
• Constructing a concrete containment system to prevent spills (Hazardous materials to
include, but not limited to; oil, fuels, and retardant) from leaking into the ground. Work
to be performed by DOF tanker base staff.
The total amount for this work is estimated to be $60,000.00 for the electrical work and
$10,000.00 for the barrier construction. DOF intends to complete all work in calendar year 2024.
This schedule is contingent on Homer Electric availability and the timing and severity of the
2024 fire season. All work will be completed prior to June 30, 2025.
Cc: Jason Jordet, State of Alaska, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, Fixed -Wing Manager