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WHEREAS, both the City and the Tribe have resources, knowledge, and professional expertise that can
support efforts in areas of mutual concern such as community development, education, cultural
preservation, environmental protection, and economic growth; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed MOU establishes a framework for cooperative engagement between the City
and the Tribe, including provisions for regular communication, designated liaison contacts, and the
opportunity to develop joint initiatives; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the value of formalizing a government -to -government
relationship that encourages mutual respect, continued partnership, and shared goals that serve the
Kenai community as a whole.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1® That the City Council approves the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Kenai and the Salamatof Tribe.
Section 2. That the Mayor is authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding.
Section 3® That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 4 TH DAY OF JUNE, 2025.
Brian Gabriel � r., Mayor
ATTEST:
Michelle ner, MC, City Clerk
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TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROW Phil Daniel, Council Member
DATE: May 22, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution 2025-35 ® Approving A Memorandum Of Understanding
Between The City Of Kenai And The Salamatof Tribe To Recognize Areas
Of Mutual Concern And Support, Establish A Framework For Cooperative
Relationships, And Promote Govern ment-To-Govern ment Communication
For The Benefit Of The Community Of Kenai As A Whole.
The attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Kenai and I
e document establishes a foundation for continued dialoguecoordinaona
development, economic initiatives, cultural and historical preservation, environmental protectio
and the coordination , of public services. It is designed to support future partnerships
encouraging proactive discussions and cooperative planning. I
Approval of this agreement reflects a mutual commitment to working together in the interest
the greater i community. It provides a respectful and practical framework for ongoedInr
,?.nd shared success.
This Memorandum of Understanding is made and entered into by and between the City
Kenai (City) and the Salamatof Tribe (Tribe) to recognize areas of mutual concern I
Both the City and the Tribe have responsibilities and interests in the establishment of
cooperative relationships that meet the needs of both City and Tribal governments. The City,
in managing municipal affairs, has information and resources beneficial to the Tribe. The
Tribe, in managing tribal affairs, has information and resources beneficial to the City. It is
the desire of both parties to cooperate concerning the legal and political matters inherent in
a government — to - government relationship.
Make Tribal resources, lands and professional expertise available for the
furtherance of cooperative relationships envisioned by this agreement, subject
to the applicable tribal and federal laws and regulations, as well as the approval
of the Salamatof Tribal Council.
2. Cooperate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of project work
undertaken pursuant and supplemental to this agreement.
Memorandum of Understanding
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Make Municipal resources, lands and professional expertise available for the
furtherance of cooperative relationships envisioned by this agreement, subject
to the applicable municipal, state and federal laws, as well as the approval of
the Kenai City Council.
Cooperate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of project work
undertaken pursuant and supplemental to this agreement.
Assign a Municipal liaison officer who shall be responsible for routine activities
between the City and the Tribe.
The City and the Tribe shall Assign a liaison officer who shall be responsible
for routine activities between entities.
The parties will meet at least annually to develop guidelines for cooperative
relationships and proposals to meet the purposes of this agreement, including,
but not limited to:
a. Zoning and development of areas important to the respective
governments;
C. Protection of the environment and customary and traditional
hunting, fishing, and gathering;
d. Educational and social advancement;
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4. This agreement in no way restricts the parties from participating with othM
public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals, or from accepti
contributions and donations for other similar agreements or projects.
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Nothing in this agreement shall obligate either the City or the Tribe ependite for fdsor by ftetf nee
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respective governments.
Memorandum of Understanding
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The City and Tribe agree, at a minimum, that each government will FM
responsible for its own acts and the results thereof; shall not be responsib
for the actions of the other party; and each party agrees it will assume
itself the risk and liability resulting in any manner under the terms of th
agreement. 1�
The duration of this agreement is perpetual, until and unless revised or terminated pursuant
to the terms of this agreement.
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government.
This agreement may be terminated by either government by providing 30 days written
notice.
In witness of whereof, the City and the Tribe have executed this agreement as of the last
written date below.
Chris Monfor Tribal Coun
Chairperson
Salamatof Tribe
'Wrian Gabriel, Sr.
.'\Aayor
City of Kenai
Memorandum ofUnderstanding
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