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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3471-2025
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET, SALARY SCHEDULE AND EMPLOYEE
CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE
30, 2026 AND COMMITTING $2,848,077 OF GENERAL FUND, FUND BALANCE FOR FUTURE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.
WHEREAS it is a requirement of the Code of the City of Kenai, Alaska, that the City Council, not later
than the tenth day of June, adopt a budget for the following fiscal year and make appropriation of the
monies needed; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Kenai City Charter section 2-4, the City Council has the power to adopt a budget,
raise revenue, and make appropriations; and regulate salaries and wages and all other fiscal affairs of
the City; and,
WHEREAS, adoption of this Ordinance constitutes Council meeting its obligation to adopt a budget, raise
revenue, and make appropriations; and,
WHEREAS, through adoption of the document entitled "Annual Budget for the City of Kenai, Alaska July
1, 2025 - June 30, 2026", which includes the City Manager presented Classification Plan and Salary
Schedule, Council meets its obligation as required by KMC 23.50.10; and,
WHEREAS, committed fund balance represents resources whose use is constrained by Council self-
imposed limitations at its highest level of decision making, an Ordinance, and that remain binding unless
removed in the same manner; and,
WHEREAS, in recognition of deferred and ongoing maintenance needs of City facilities and in support of
the City's Fiscal Year 2026 — 2030 Capital Improvement Plan (The Plan), Council commits $2,848,077
towards funding of The Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, as
follows:
Section 1. That certain document entitled "Annual Budget for the City of Kenai, Alaska July 1, 2025
— June 30, 2026" which is available for examination by the public in the Office of the City Clerk, the City's
website and is incorporated herein by reference is hereby adopted as the budget for the City of Kenai for
the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.
Section 2. The following sums of money are hereby appropriated for the operations of the City of
Kenai for the fiscal year commencing on the first day of July, 2025, and ending the 30th day of June,
2026, to be expended consistent with and subject to the restrictions, procedures, and purposes set forth
in the Code of the City of Kenai and to be expended substantially by line item in the manner shown in the
budget adopted by Section 1 hereof:
General Fund $ 22,495,988
Enterprise Fund —
Congregate Housing Fund 751,454
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Internal Service Funds:
Equipment Replacement Fund 276,969
Fleet Replacement Fund 102,267
Employee Health Care Fund 3,157,19
Total Internal Service Funds 3,536,432
Special Revenue Funds:
Personal Use Fishery Fund 555,396
Water & Sewer Fund 3,444,818
Airport Fund 4,993,258
Senior Citizen Fund 1,117,500
Total Special Revenue Funds 10,110,972
Permanent Funds:
Airport Land Sale Permanent Fund 1,099,774
General Land Sale Permanent Fund 159,045
Total Permanent Revenue Funds 1,258,819
Capital Project Funds:
Park Improvement
120,000
Flight Service Station Improvement
400,000
City Hall Improvement
75,000
Municipal Roadway Improvement
1,400,000
Congregate Housing Improvement
100,000
Airport Improvement
1,265,100
Water & Sewer Improvement
450,000
Waste Water Treatment Plant Equipment
50 000
Total Capital Project Funds
3,860 1.00
Debt Service Fund — Library Expansion Bonds 130,625
Total All Funds $42,144,390
Section 3. Council hereby commits $2,848,077 of Unassigned General Fund, Fund Balance for future
renovations and improvements to City facilities.
Section 4. Council hereby adopts the Fiscal Year 2026 Classification Plan and Salary Schedule
presented by the City Manager and included in the "Annual Budget for the City of Kenai, Alaska July 1,
2025 — June 30, 2026", as attached.
Section 5. Severabilit : 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
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
Section 6. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect July 1,
2025.
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ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 4T" DAY OF JUNE, 2025,
ATTEST:
Michelle . San r, M C, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
Introduced:
May 21, 2025
Enacted:
June 4, 2025
Effective:
July 1, 2025
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TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: David Swarner, Finance Director
DATE: May 14, 2025
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3471-2025 - Adopting the Annual Budget, Salary Schedule
and Employee Classification Plan for the Fiscal Year Commencing
July 1, 2025 and Ending June 30, 2026 and Committing $2,860,457 of
General Fund, Fund Balance for Future Capital Improvements.
The purpose of this memo is to recommend enactment of Ordinance 3471-2025, Adopting the
Annual Budget, Salary Schedule and Employee Classification Plan for the year commencing July
1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.
The City Council held the following work sessions relating to the budget:
December 4, 2024 to develop the FY 2026 Budget Goals. The Council established the FY 2026
Budget Goals with the approval of Resolution 2025-04 January 15, 2025.
December 18, 2024 to discuss the Fiscal year 2026 — 2030 Capital Plan. The Capital Plan was
approved by Resolution 2025-06 on January 15, 2025.
May 3, 2025 for the Administration to present the draft FY 2026 Annual Budget including the
Salary Schedule and Employee Classification Plan. The draft budget document is available for
public review on the City's website on the Finance Department page.
Since the last budget work session some adjustments were made to the budget for a total
increase of $52,904 in General Fund expenses due to a $18,404 increase in the contract for the
management of investments (Finance), $30,000 increase for storefront improvements grants
(Legislative), $7,920 decrease in advertising (Legislative - moved to Non -Dept but not decreased
in Legislative), and $4,500 increase for changes to grants to other agencies (Legislative).
Changes for grant to other agencies are as follows:
Kenai Chamber of Commerce holiday fireworks increased from $3,500 to $5,000
Industry Appreciation Day removed ($500)
Kenai Watershed Forum increased from $1,500 to $2,500
Central Area Rural Transit System increased from $5,000 to $7,500.
Also impacted by the increase for management of investments is Airport Fund $5,729, Water &
Sewer Fund $3,988, Employee Health Care Fund $2,152, Equipment Replacement Fund
$1,758, Congregate Housing $1,037, Fleet Replacement Fund $544 and Personal Use Fishery
Fund $388. The total increase for management of investments for all funds is $34,000.
The Administration will be available to answer questions regarding the FY 2026 budget during,
or any time prior to, the public hearing on Ordinance 3471-2025.
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TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Alex Douthit, Council Member
DATE: May 27, 2025
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3471-2025 - Requested Amendment to Draft FY2026 Budget
Document.
This memo requests an amendment to the FY2026 Draft Budget Document. Bridges Community
Resource Network (Project Homeless Connect) identifies and connects individuals to resources
in the community to address their needs. It is requested that the City increase the amount in the
draft budget from $500 to $1,000 in the Legislative budget.
The following changes to the FY2026 draft budget document referenced in Ordinance 3471-2025
are respectfully requested:
Motion
Amend the Draft FY2026 Budget Document as follows:
General Fund — Legislative, page 83
Increase the Grants to Agencies section from $500 to $1,000
General Fund - Legislative, page 84
Increase Bridges Community Resource Network to the 5047 Grants to Agencies list
from $500 to $1,000
For an overall increase of $500 to the FY2026 Budget
Thank you for your consideration.
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Alex Douthit, Council Member
DATE: May 27, 2025
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3471-2025 Requested Amendment to Draft FY2026 Budget
Document
This memo requests an amendment to the FY2026 Draft Budget Document. Child Advocacy
Center is a place where a child and their safe caregiver can visit to receive comprehensive
wraparound services to include investigation by law enforcement. It is requested that the City
include $2,500 in the Legislative budget for the Child Advocacy Center.
The following changes to the FY2026 draft budget document referenced in Ordinance 3471-2025
are respectfully requested:
Motion
Amend the Draft FY2026 Budget Document as follows:
General Fund — Legislative, page 83
Increase the Grants to Agencies section by an additional $2,500
General Fund - Legislative, page 84
Add Bridges Community Resource Network to the 5047 Grants to Agencies list for
$2,500
For an overall increase of $2,500 to the FY2026 Budget
Thank you for your consideration.
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TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Stephanie Randall, HR Director
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
DATE: May 23, 2025
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3471-2025 - Requested Amendment to Draft FY2026 Budget
Document - Clerks Office Staffing
The purpose of this memo is to recommend an amendment to the FY2026 Draft Budget and
FY2026 Budget adoption ordinance, Ordinance 3471-2025, in order to reclassify the position of
Administrative Assistant 11 (Range 14) in the Clerk's office to Administrative Assistant III (Range
15).
Due to a recent vacancy, the City Clerk requested a review of the Administrative Assistant 11 job
description to reflect expanded responsibilities. The revised duties include leading the
implementation of a city-wide records management program and developing supporting policies
and procedures for both staff and public use.
Human Resources has reviewed the updated job description and, based on the scope and
complexity of the new responsibilities, supports reclassifying the role to an Administrative
Assistant 111. This change aligns the position with other similar positions within the City and
provides an appropriate compensation to recruit and retain a qualified candidate.
The reclassification does not require an amendment to the City's Classification Plan, as the
Administrative Assistant III classification already exists. There is no fiscal impact associated with
this reclassification in FY26, as the position is already budgeted at a level sufficient to support
the higher classification. However, the increase from range 14 to grade 15 could affect future
budgets depending on the step placement of the new hire. The annual pay difference between
the two ranges varies by step, ranging from approximately $2,800 to $3,800.
If reclassification is supported by the City Council the following proposed amendment are
necessary to update the Draft Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget Document:
Amend the Draft FY2026 Annual Budget Document as follows:
Amend the position title from Administrative Assistant 11, to Administrative Assistant III in the
following locations:
General Fund - City Clerk, page 72
Organizational Chart
Staffing Table
Average Overtime Table
• Authorized Personnel Staffing Table, page 333
Department: City Clerk
• Organization Chart, page 338
Department: City Clerk
Amend the position grade from 14 to 15 in the following locations:
General Fund - City Clerk, page 72
Staffing Table, Proposed FY26-Grade Column and Projected FY27-Grade Column
• Authorized Personnel Staffing Table, page 333
Department: City Clerk, FY2026-Grade Column
Council's approval is respectfully requested.
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TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Henry Knackstedt, Vice Mayor
DATE: May 27, 2025
SUBJECT:- Ordinance 3471-2025 - Requested Amendment to Draft FY2026 Budget
Document
This memo requests an amendment to the FY2026 Draft Budget Document. Industry
Appreciation Day celebrates the achievements and contributions of local industries, including oil
& gas, healthcare, fishing and tourism on the Kenai Peninsula, the event started in the 80's. This
long-standing tradition is a free family event that is entirely organized by volunteers and funded
entirely through local donations. It is requested that the City include $500 in the Legislative budget
for the 2025 Industry Appreciation Day.
The following changes to the FY2026 draft budget document referenced in Ordinance 3471-2025
are respectfully requested:
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Amend the Draft FY2026 Budget Document as follows:
General Fund — Legislative, page 83
Increase the Grants to Agencies section by an additional $500
General Fund - Legislative, page 84
Add Industry Appreciation Day to the 5047 Grants to Agencies list for $500
For an overall increase of $500 to the FY2026 Budget
Thank you for your consideration.
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TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Vice Mayor Knackstedt
DATE: June 4, 2025
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3471-2025 Potential Amendment to Include a $2,500 Grant
to Other Agencies for the local Child Advocacy Center.
Please find attached a recently published news article indicating the Alaska Legislature included
funding for Alaska Child Advocacy Centers to replace lost federal funding. This article was
published on May 22"d, the night after our last Council Meeting in which a representative from the
Advocacy Center testified. I believe this information is germane to this discussion.
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uncertainty over whether operations and services would continue past June.
On Friday afternoon, the budget conference committee — tasked with hammering out the final budget between the House and Senate
versions — approved the funds to fill the gap and provide $5.5 million in state funding.
Rep. Andy Josephson, D-Anchorage and chair of the committee, said it was made clear that funding for the centers was a priority.
"They're critically important, and they rose to the very, very top of my list," he said. "In other words, there was no ask, given their
financial predicament and importance, that I thought was more significant."
Mari Mukai, executive director of the nonprofit Alaska Children's Alliance, said she was grateful for the funding. The alliance provides
support, training and technical assistance to Alaska's 20 child advocacy centers around the state. "I know what a difficult fiscal
situation we're in right now and understand that many difficult decisions needed to be made," she said in a phone interview on
Monday.
Id advocacy centers provide services for children and their caregivers after suspected physical or sexual abuse, including traurna-
ormed interviewing, forensic services, streamlined investigations, and victim advocacy through the life of the case. They served
2,061 families statewide last year, Mukai said.
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mix of federal and local grants, as well as other funding they raise. Mukai said the state's backstop funding will make up about half of
their budget, and enable the centers to continue current operations and services.
"Unfortunately, Alaska is consistently on the top of the nation for rates of child abuse and violence, and domestic violence, and so
unfortunately, yes, I do think that there's still a lot of need, but this would be a great first step," she said.
The Alaska Legislature voted to approve the final operating budget on Tuesday, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy will issue budget vetoes of
individual line items before July 1.
Mukai added that another federal grant the centers rely on is in danger - the Victims of Crime Act, provided by the U.S. Department of
Justice through penalties related to crimes. Alaska advocates are urging the congressional delegation to push the U.S. Congress to
protect this funding, as the Trump administration has moved to cancel hun++-s:dreds of grants reuters-com1wo-Id /lie /lie—
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