HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 3484-2025110,
KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3484-2025
Sponsored by: Administration
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AIRPORT
IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL PROJECT FUND AND ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT REHABILITATE RUNWAY
02L/20R; RECONSTRUCT RUNWAY 02L/20R EDGE LIGHTING SYSTEM PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the DOT & PF Alaska Airport Pavement Inspection Report for the Kenai Airport in August
2021 identified a Pavement Condition Index average of 46 for Runway 02L/20R due to excessive
reflective cracking; and,
WHEREAS, this project will accomplish improvements to Runway 02L/20R through rehabilitation of the
pavement, along with improvements to the lighting systems and storm drain improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the cost share for this project will be 95% Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and 5% City
share; and,
WHEREAS, the Rehabilitate Runway grant offer is $21,745,449 requiring a local share of $1,144,497 for
a total project cost of $22,889,946; and,
WHEREAS, the City is meeting its local match obligation through previously appropriated $1,557,080 for
design services; and,
WHEREAS, a double reading is requested due to the FAA requiring the acceptance of this grant no later
than September 17, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(d) the City may introduce and finally pass on the same day, an
ordinance marking, repealing transferring or otherwise changing an appropriation; and,
WHEREAS, completion of the Rehabilitate Runway 02L/20R; Reconstruct Runway 02L/20R Edge
Lighting System Project and acceptance of this grant is in the best interest of the City.
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 a grant from the FAA in the amount of
$21,745,448 and expend the funds in accordance with the provisions of the grant.
Section 2. That estimated revenues and expenditures be increased as follows:
Fund: Airport Improvements Capital Projects Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues -
Federal Grants -
Increase Appropriations -
Construction
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$21,745,449
$21,745,449
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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
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 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
2025.
ATTEST:
Mich lhW. ;Boer;
Approved by Finance
IC, City Clerk
r
rian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
Introduced: September 3, 2025
Enacted: September 3, 2025
Effective: September 3, 2025
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Mary Bondurant, Acting Airport Manager
DATE: August 27, 2025
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3484-2025 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations
in the Airport Improvements Capital Project Fund and Accepting a Grant from
the Federal Aviation Administration for the Kenai Municipal Airport
Rehabilitate Runway 02L/20R; Reconstruct Runway 02L/20R Edge Lighting
System Project.
The memo requests Council's approval to accept a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant
for the Kenai Municipal Airport Rehabilitate Runway 02L/20R; Reconstruct Runway 02L/20R
Edge Lighting System Project.
The project will consist of runway pavement rehabilitation, storm drain improvements, and
improvements to the runway lighting consisting of the REIL system, MALSR system, and the VASI
system. This project will enhance and provide continued movement of aircraft.
The total project cost is $22,889,946 with 95% FAA participation of $21,745,448 and 5% City
participation of $1,144,497. The City's cost share is being satisfied with previously appropriated
funds, $1,557,080, which have been used for project design.
The FAA grant offer must be accepted by September 17, 2025, so a double reading is requested
at the September 3, 2025 Council meeting.
Thank you for your consideration.