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Page 1 . , Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting September 03, 2025 — 6:00 PM Kenai City Council Chambers KENAI 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska www.kenai.city **Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3** Agenda A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda Items limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker; twenty (20) minutes aggregated) D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) E. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 3482-2025 - Amending the Official Zoning Map and Land Use Table by Rezoning Thirteen Properties Zoned with Multiple Zones and Assigning One Zoning District Per Parcel, Tract, or Government Lot. (Douthit) [On August 6, 2025 this item was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission's August 27, 2025 meeting, and the public hearing was scheduled for September 3, 2025 City Council meeting.] Ordinance No. 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. (Administration) [KMC 1.15.070(d)] 1. Motion for Introduction 2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) 3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) Resolution No. 2025-56 - Authorizing the Use of the Equipment Replacement Fund for Datacenter Equipment and Awarding a Contract for the Purchase of Datacenter Equipment. (Administration) Resolution No. 2025-57 - Amending City of Kenai Student Representative Policy No. 20.100 to Remove the City Residency Requirements for Student Representatives to Council and to Include Sophomores as Eligible Applicants. (City Clerk) Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 3 September 03, 2025 Page 2 Resolution No. 2025-58 - Authorizing an Agreement for Rehabilitation of the Airfield Lighting at the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration) Resolution No. 2025-59 - Authorizing a Contract Award for the Kenai Municipal Airport - Rehabilitation Runway 02L/20R Project. (Administration) Action/Approval - Amending Previously Adopted Resolution No. 2025-53 Authorizing A Contract Award for the City Dock Floats Purchase. (Administration) F. MINUTES *Regular Meeting of August 20, 2025. (City Clerk) G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration) 2. *Ordinance No. 3485-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska for the Purchase of Library Materials. (Administration) Discussion/Action - Scheduling a Board of Adjustment Meeting for the Purpose of Approving Minutes. (City Clerk) I. COMMISSION REPORTS 1. Council on Aging Commission 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Parks and Recreation Commission 5. Planning and Zoning Commission 6. Beautification Commission J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. City Attorney 3. City Clerk L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) 2. Council Comments M. EXECUTIVE SESSION N. PENDING ITEMS O. ADJOURNMENT P. INFORMATION ITEMS Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 2 of 3 September 03, 2025 Page 3 The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City's website at www.kenai.city. Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk's Office or outside the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk at 907-283-8231. Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the following link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9BpDcr9pRoKXktv4PyECBQ Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 3 of 3 September 03, 2025 Page 4 KENAI CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 3482-2025 Sponsored by: Douthit AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND LAND USE TABLE BY REZONING THIRTEEN PROPERTIES ZONED WITH MULTIPLE ZONES AND ASSIGNING ONE ZONING DISTRICT PER PARCEL, TRACT, OR GOVERNMENT LOT. WHEREAS, the Planning Department has identified thirteen properties in the City that each have more than one zoning district, known as split zoning; and, WHEREAS, individual properties with multiple zones can cause ambiguity and confusion, hinder efficient development, and limit commercial financing opportunities; and, WHEREAS, there are no provisions in the Kenai Zoning Code to address which zoning regulations may take precedence in the event of conflicting guidance; and, WHEREAS, the property owners of the thirteen parcels, not owned by the City, have been contacted by the Planning Department and do not object to the proposed rezoning; and, WHEREAS, amendments to the Official Zoning Map may be initiated by Kenai City Council in accordance with Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) 14.20.270(b)(1)(A) Amendment Procedures; and, WHEREAS, the proposed rezone to the proposed zoning districts would eliminate split zoned parcels within the City; and, WHEREAS, the rezone is consistent with the Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan and aligns with the Land Use Plan and addresses Goal 3 — Land Use: Develop land use strategies to implement a forward -looking approach to community growth and development and is in the best interest of the City; and, WHEREAS, at their regularly scheduled meeting held on August 27, 2025, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission the subject properties be rezoned as proposed above. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Amendment of City of Kenai Official Zoning Map: That City of Kenai, Official Zoning Map is hereby amended as follows: Parcel # Physical Lot Size Address acres 04336023 280 Airport Way 10.0 04336044 2R8d1 Marathon 14.78 04336041 0 Marathon 9 97 Legal Description Zoning Tract B, FBO Sub #3 [cG/IL] IL Lot A, Baron Park 2006 Replat [cG/IL] IL Tract A, Baron Park Kenai [IUc] IL Youth Addn New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Ordinance No. 3482-2025 Page 2 of 2 04520026 8195 Kenai Spur Highway 04923051 5839 Kenai Spur Highway 04901119 545 Bridge Access Road 04901107 609 Bridge Access Road 04318046 N. Willow St 04701031 320 S. Spruce St 04910014 Kenai River Flats 04945002 1591 Boat Launch Rd. 04945008 1568 Beaver Loop Rd. 04901048 750 Lawton Drive 2.05 Tract Al, Integrity Plaza II [CG/RS] CG 2.19 Lot 7A, Block 2, Valhalla [LC/RR] LC Heights 2024 Addn 0.86 Lot 2, Jahrig Subdivision [RS/IH] ES 3.34 Portion of Government Lot 5, [RS/IH] ES T 5N, R 11 W, Sec. 4 43.97 Tract C, FBO Sub #10 [ALI/IL] ALI 7.41 Tract 2-A City Park Sub 2023 [RS/Ru] RU Replat 616.9 Portions of Sections 8, 9 &17, T 5N RR/C C R 11W [ ]— 12.06 Tract A, City of Kenai Boat Ramp & [WW/C] WW ROW Dedication Government Lots 1 & 2, Lying East 24.0 of Kenai River Rd Crossing & [IH/RR] RR South of Beaver Loop Rd Excluding USS 679 37.65 Govt Lot 2 Excluding Therefrom [ED/RR] ED Inlet View Sub Page 5 Section 2. 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 3. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect 30 days after enactment. ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025. ATTEST: Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor Introduced: August 6, 2025 Enacted: September 3, 2025 Effective: October 3, 2025 New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager FROM: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director DATE: July 28, 2025 SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3482-2025 — An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map by Rezoning Thirteen Properties Zoned with Multiple Zones and Assigning One Zoning District Per Parcel, Tract, or Government Lot Upon review of the existing zoning in the City of Kenai, Planning & Zoning staff determined there were thirteen parcels within the city that had two or more zoning districts applied within the boundaries of the parcel, tract, or government lot. The purpose of the rezone is to assign one zoning district per parcel, tract, or government lot (or portion thereof). This rezone will reduce ambiguity and confusion and ensure all existing parcels are readily evident as to their purpose and allowable, efficient development. As there are no provisions to determine which zone would take precedence in the event of conflicting guidance, it is determined this rezone would eliminate any confusion. The Planning & Zoning Department has developed new protocols to track potential rezoning needs in the future when land is subdivided. There will be no non -conforming uses created by the completion of this rezoning effort. This rezone also would not develop small, isolated zones. Each change enlarges an adjacent zoning district. For undeveloped parcels, proposed zones were determined by surrounding development types and/or the zoning of the majority of the parcel. For developed parcels, all uses are either permitted by right, or have an existing Conditional Use Permit. The Comprehensive Plan supports this rezoning in the following identified goal: Goal 3 — Land Use: Develop land use strategies to implement a forward -looking approach to community growth and development. • LU-3: Review existing zoning and subdivision codes to determine if they address current and future land uses adequately. Thank you for your consideration. Attachments Location Map Page 6 Page 7 SPLIT ZONED PARCELS Page 8 HEA/U-Haul/Baron Park Youth Center Parcel 04336023 (HEA) — Rezone to Light Industrial which allows for Storage Yard & Business Services. Extends similar zones to north and west • Parcel 04336044 (U-Haul) — Rezone to Light Industrial which allows for Mini -Storage Facility. Extends similar zones to north, east, and west Parcel 04336041 (Baron Park Youth Center) — Rezone to Light Industrial which allows for Governmental Buildings. Extends similar zones to north, east, and south Page 9 8195 Kenai Spur Hwy Parcel 04520026 — Rezone to General Commercial. Lots were merged and zoning was not changed at that time. Peninsula Memorial Chapel Parcel 04923051— Rezone to Limited Commercial. Lots were merged and zoning was not changed at that time. 545 & 609 Bridge Access Road Parcel 04901119 (545 Bridge Access Rd.) — Rezone to Suburban Residential. Owner's house is on directly adjacent parcel to west. Parcel 04901107 (609 Bridge Access Rd.) — Rezone to Suburban Residential. Majority of parcel is already zoned as such. No drainage or sensitive land areas to justify Conservation Zoning District. FBO #10 Parcel 04318046 — Rezone to Airport Light Industrial. Remainder of larger parcel is ALI and is within Airport Reserve Boundary. West of Bridge Access Parcel 04910014 — Rezone to Conservation. Lands to the west of Bridge Access Road are within designated floodplain, as depicted in 2/28/25 FEMA FIRM maps. Boys & Girls Club Parcel 04701031— Rezone to Urban Residential. Conditional Use Permit on this property. Size of parcel is 7.41 acres. City Dock Area Parcel 04945002 — Rezone to Working Waterfront. Development of southern half of parcel may be restricted by floodplain management requirements. 1568 Beaver Loop Road Parcel 04945008 — Rezone to Rural Residential. No development in this area. Industrial classification would not be adjacent to other industrial zones 750 Lawton Drive Parcel 04901048 — Rezone to Education. Existing development is school district owned. Remainder of parcel is unsubdivided. K I N A I City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 1 www.kenaixity MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager FROM: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director DATE: August 27, 2025 SUBJECT: Requested Amendment to Ordinance 3482-2025 - Amending the Official Zoning Map and Land Use Table by Rezoning Thirteen Properties Zoned with Multiple Zones and Assigning One Zoning District Per Parcel, Tract, or Government Lot. This memo requests one amendment to Ordinance 3482-2025 which will amend the Official Kenai Zoning Map and assign one zoning district per parcel, tract, or government lot. At the regularly scheduled Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of August 27, 2025, the Commission voted to recommend that City Council enact Ordinance 3482-2025. The following amendment is respectfully requested. Motion 1 Amend the eighth WHEREAS by filling in the blank with "recommended". The amended WHEREAS, after amendment will read: WHEREAS, at their regularly scheduled meeting held on August 27, 2025, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the subject properties be rezoned as proposed above. Thank you for your consideration. / KENAI CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION PZ2025-26 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE KENAI CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BY REZONING THIRTEEN PROPERTIES ZONED WITH MULTIPLE ZONES AND ASSIGNING ONE -ZONING DISTRICT PER PARCEL, TRACT, OR GOVERNMENT LOT. WHEREAS, the Planning Department has identified thirteen properties in the City that each have more than one zoning district, known as split zoning; and, WHEREAS, individual properties with multiple zones can cause ambiguity and confusion, hinder efficient development, and limit commercial financing opportunities; and, WHEREAS, there are no provisions in the Kenai Zoning Code to address which zoning regulations may take precedence in the event of conflicting guidance; and, WHEREAS, the property owners of the thirteen parcels, not owned by the City, have been contacted by the Planning Department and do not object to the proposed rezoning; and, WHEREAS, amendments to the Official Zoning Map may be initiated by Kenai City Council in accordance with Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) 14.20.270(b)(1)(A) Amendment Procedures; and, WHEREAS, the proposed rezone to the proposed zoning districts would eliminate thirteen (13) split zoned parcels within the City; and, WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance is not substantially the same as any other unapproved proposed amendment submitted within the previous nine (9) months; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Department conducted a duly advertised public hearing, following requirements outlined in Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.280 for public hearings and notifications; and, WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds: 1. The rezone is consistent with the Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan and aligns with the Land Use Plan and addresses Goal 3 — Land Use: Develop land use strategies to implement a forward -looking approach to community growth and development. 2. The rezone would reduce confusion for landowners and administrative staff regarding allowable development on their parcels, allowing for the highest and best use of their land. Resolution No. PZ2025-26 Page 2 of 3 3. Administrative staff have developed procedures to ensure split zones do not occur in the future when land is subdivided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: Section 1. That Kenai City Council amend the Official Zoning Map as follows: Parcel # Physical Lot Size Legal Description Zoning Address acres 04336023 280 Airport Way 10.0 Tract B, FBO Sub #3 [Cc/IL] IL 04336044 1 Marathon 2R8d 14.78 Lot A, Baron Park 2006 Re lat p [cG/IL] IL 04336041 405 Marathon 9 97 Tract A, Baron Park Kenai [IL/C] IL Rd. Youth Addn 04520026 8195 Kenai Spur 2.05 Tract A1, Inte 9 rit Y Plaza II [CG/Rs] CG Highway 04923051 5839 Kenai Spur 2'19 Lot 7A, Block 2, Valhalla [LC/RR] LC Highway Heights 2024 Addn 04901119 545 Bridge Access Road 0.86 Lot 2, Jahrig Subdivision [RS/IH] RS 04901107 609 Bridge 3.34 Portion of Government Lot 5, [Rs/IH] RS Access Road T 5N, R 11 W, Sec. 4 04318046 N. Willow St. 43.97 Tract C FBO Sub #10 [ALI/IL] ALI 04701031 320 S. Spruce St. 7.41 04910014 Kenai River Flats 616.9 04946002 1591 51 Boat Launch 12.06 04945008 1568 58 Beaver Loop 24.0 04901048 750 Lawton Drive 37.65 Tract 2-A City Park Sub 2023 [RS/Ru] RU Replat Portions of Sections 8, 9 &17, T 5N [RR/C] C R 11W Tract A, City of Kenai Boat Ramp & [/C] WW ROW Dedication Government Lots 1 & 2, Lying East of Kenai River Rd Crossing & [[H/RR] RR South of Beaver Loop Rd Excluding USS 679 Govt Lot 2 Excluding Therefrom [ED/RR] ED Inlet View Sub Resolution No. PZ2025-26 Page 3of3 Section 2. That the Commission will forward its written recommendation to the Kenai City Council, along with all certified minutes and public records relating to the proposed amendment. PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 27T" DAY OF AUGUST, 2025. ATTEST: L G 6PACITY CLERK �rSM JEFF A , CHAIRPE SON r � ai& rr � -r-va; `" U STAFF REPORT PLANNING &ZONING DEPARTMENT c O: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director DATE: August 20, 2025 SUBJECT: Resolution PZ2025-26 — Rezone Thirteen (13) Parcels Zoned With Multiple Zones and Assigning One Zoning District Per Parcel, Tract, or Government Lot Request The Planning Department, through City Council (as sponsored by Councilman Douthit) are requesting a rezone of thirteen (13) parcels zoned with multiple zones and assigning one zoning district per parcel, tract, or government lot. Staff Adopt Resolution PZ2025-26 recommending approval of a rezone of Recommendation thirteen (13) parcels zoned with multiple zones and assigning one zoning district per parcel, tract, or government lot. Applicants: Kenai City Council Parcel # Ph +ysical Lot Size Legal Description Zoninq Address acres 04336023 280 Airport Way 10.0 Tract B, FBO Sub #3 [CG/IL] IL 04336044 1 Marathon 2R8d 14.78 Lot A, Baron Park 2006 Replat [CG/IL] IL 04336041 405 Marathon 9 97 Tract A, Baron Park Kenai [iUC] IL Rd. Youth Addn 04520026 8195 Kenai Spur 2.05 Tract A1, Integrity Plaza II [CG/Rs] CG Highway 04923061 5839 Kenai Spur 2.19 Lot 7A, Block 2, Valhalla [LC/RR] LC Highway Heights 2024 Addn 04901119 545 Bridge Access Road 0.86 Lot 2, Jahrig Subdivision [RS/IH] ES 04901107 609 Bridge 3.34 Portion of Government Lot 5, [RS/IH] RS Access Road T 5N, R 11 W, Sec. 4 04318046 N. Willow St. 43.97 Tract C, FBO Sub #10 [ALI/IL] ALI 04701031 320 S. Spruce St. 7.41 Tract 2-A City Park Sub 2023 [RS/RU] RU Replat 04910014 Kenai River Flats 616.9 Portions of Sections 8, 9 &17, T 5N [RR/C] C R 11W 04946002 1591 Boat Launch 12.06 Tract A, City of Kenai Boat Ramp & [�/C] WW Rd. ROW Dedication Government Lots 1 & 2, Lying East 04946008 1568 Beaver Loop 24.0 of Kenai River Rd Crossing & [IH/RR] RR Rd. South of Beaver Loop Rd Excluding USS 679 04901048 750 Lawton Drive 37.65 Govt Lot 2 Excluding Therefrom [ED/RR] ED Inlet View Sub SUMMARY Upon review of the existing zoning in the City of Kenai, Planning & Zoning staff determined there were thirteen parcels within the city that had two or more zoning districts applied within the boundaries of the parcel, tract, or government lot. The purpose of the rezone is to assign one zoning district per parcel, tract, or government lot (or portion thereof). This rezone will reduce ambiguity and confusion and ensure all existing parcels are readily evident as to their purpose and allowable, efficient development. As there are no provisions to determine which zone would take precedence in the event of conflicting guidance, it is determined this rezone would eliminate any confusion. The Planning & Zoning Department has developed new protocols to track potential rezoning needs in the future when land is subdivided. There will be no non -conforming uses created by the completion of this rezoning effort. This rezone also would not develop small, isolated zones. Each change enlarges an adjacent zoning district. For undeveloped parcels, proposed zones were determined by surrounding development types and/or the zoning of the majority of the parcel. For developed parcels, all uses are either permitted by right, or have an existing Conditional Use Permit. The Comprehensive Plan supports this rezoning in the following identified goal: Goal 3 — Land Use: Develop land use strategies to implement a forward -looking approach to community growth and development. • LU-3: Review existing zoning and subdivision codes to determine if they address current and future land uses adequately. Resolution No. PZ2025-26 Rezone Thirteen Parcels with Multiple Zones And Assigning One Zoning District per Parcel, Tract, Or Government Lot. Page 2 of 4 ANALYSIS Pursuant to KMC Section 14.20.270, the initiation of a Zoning Map Amendment may be initiated Kenai City Council. Existinsa and Proposed Zoning The existing zoning on the thirteen parcels is mixed with two or more zones. Fi- qgs: The intent of the Zoning Code is to establish boundaries that follow recognizable limits such as: • Center lines of streets • Platted lot lines • City limits or section lines • Shore lines or river banks Split zones violated these rules of interpretation and may allow conflicting land uses to be allowable within the same parcel. This confusion may delay development as staff, contractors, and landowners determine the appropriate path forward on each split zoned parcel. The proposed zoning is to apply the zone that currently covers the largest portion of the parcel, to choose one of the current zones that allows for the development by right, or, if requested by the landowner to enlarge a neighboring zoning district. Findings: The intent of this rezone is not to change the use of the land as it currently is being used. This rezone would apply one of the current zones across the entire parcel, tract, or government lot. Only at the request of a landowner, would a change to the zoning be made and only if it enlarges a neighboring zoning district on land they also own. No non -conforming uses would be created as a result of this rezoning action. Furthermore, no "spot" zones or small, isolated zoning districts would be created. Comprehensive Plan Goal 3, Objective 3 in the Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan ("Comprehensive Plan") states the following: Review existing zoning and subdivision codes to determine if they address current and future land uses adequately. Findings: The Planning Department has determined that split zones, while not explicitly prohibited by Kenai Municipal Code, do allow for confusion when landowners seek to develop or otherwise improve their property. Conflicting land uses and development requirements allow for potential confusion and incorrect interpretation. The City of Kenai's administration strives to reduce or eliminate barriers to development, and streamlining the development process by eliminating split zones allows for faster processing of building permits and other related documents. Resolution No. PZ2025-26 Rezone Thirteen Parcels with Multiple Zones And Assigning One Zoning District per Parcel, Tract, Or Government Lot. Page 3 of 4 PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.280 notices of the public hearing for the rezone were mailed to property owners within a three hundred -foot (300') periphery of the subject properties. City staff published notice of the public hearing in the Peninsula Clarion, and notification was posted. Public and landowner comments have been received, and are attached to this report. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based on the findings and analysis in this staff report, Staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval of the rezone request for the thirteen parcels listed above. Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for consideration. ATTACHMENTS Document with Split Zoned Parcels and Recommendations Letters of Support from Public and/or Landowners Resolution No. PZ2025-26 Rezone Thirteen Parcels with Multiple Zones And Assigning One Zoning District per Parcel, Tract, Or Government Lot. Page 4 of 4 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 Protects Fund: Increase Estimated Revenues - Federal Grants - Increase Appropriations - Construction $21,745,449 $21,745,449 New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Ordinance No. 3484-2025 Page 2 of 2 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: Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk Approved by Finance: Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor Introduced Enacted: Effective: September 3, 2025 September 3, 2025 September 3, 2025 New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city 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. KENAI CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2025-56 Sponsored by: Administration A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND FOR DATACENTER EQUIPMENT AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF DATACENTER EQUIPMENT. WHEREAS, Resolution 2024-43 was passed on November 6, 2024 authorizing the purchase of Datacenter Equipment for Phase 1; and, WHEREAS, the equipment for Phase 2 has been identified; and, WHEREAS, KMC 7.15.070 (b) (6) — Innovative Procurements and Other Exceptions, allows for Council to award a contract when solicitation of proposals has been limited or procurement is by direct negotiation if found to be in the City's best interest, and sufficient information is available to ensure a fair and reasonable price; and, WHEREAS, a bid for the Phase 2 equipment resulted in no responsive bidders; and, WHEREAS, two quotes for server equipment were subsequently received with the results listed below: Vendor Amount Abtech Technologies $85,489.57 Insight Public Sector $92,887.00 ; and, WHEREAS, these prices were determined to be fair and reasonable; and, WHEREAS, Abtech Technologies is the lowest responsive quote; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to award a contract to Abtech Technologies as the Datacenter Equipment is needed for the operation of City business; and, WHEREAS, additional items are needed for Phase 2 which could not be provided by the same vendors proposing the server equipment; and, WHEREAS, an additional $3,000 is required to complete the Datacenter Equipment Phase 2; and, WHEREAS, two additional purchases of datacenter equipment will utilize these funds in the near future; and, WHEREAS, the total cost for the Datacenter Equipment Phase 1 and 2 is expected to be $192,764 and the Equipment Replacement Fund has the capacity to fund this purchase. 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 contract award and corresponding purchase order to Abtech Technologies in the amount of $85,489.57. New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Resolution No. 2025-56 Page 2 of 2 Section 2. That the use of an additional $3,000 is authorized to be expended from the equipment replacement fund. Section 3. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025. Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor ATTEST: Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk i Approved by Financ . New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager THROUGH: David Swarner, Finance Director FROM: Dan Castimore, IT Manager DATE: August 20, 2025 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-56 - Authorizing the Use of the Equipment Replacement Fund for Datacenter Equipment and Software; and Awarding a Contract for the Purchase of Datacenter Equipment. This memo recommends awarding a contract to Abtech Technologies for the purchase of Datacenter Equipment utilizing the City's Equipment Replacement Fund. At the November 6, 2024 City Council meeting, council approved Resolution 2024-43 which authorized the purchase of Phase 1 of the Datacenter Equipment replacement. Phase 1 consisted of server equipment that is used for non-virtualized applications. Phase 2 of this project was delayed due to the sale of VMWare to Broadcom. This transition resulted in a significant change in the licensing structure, which caused organizations across the country to re-evaluate using VMWare as a virtualization provider. After considerable research into alternatives, the City decided to stay with VMWare. This Resolution would approve the purchase of server equipment and enterprise storage to replace the City's server virtualization environment. A formal bid for servers and storage was released on June 41", 2025 with bids due on June 18t" 2025. There were no responsive bidders. KMC 7.15.070 (b) (6) allows council to approve any contract by resolution when the solicitation of bids or proposals has been limited. The two vendors that had expressed interest in bidding were contacted and quotes were requested. The following quotes were received: Vendor Amount Abtech Technologies $85,489.57 Insight Public Sector $92,887.00 In addition to the servers and storage, additional items totaling $3,000 are required to complete Phase 2. The items needed were not able to be provided by the same vendors and will be procured using the standard purchasing process. As these funds originate in the Equipment Replacement Fund, council authorization is required. Council's approval is respectfully requested. Page 2 of 2 (Cj- The City of Kenai I www.kenai.city KENAI CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2025-57 Sponsored by: City Clerk A RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY OF KENAI STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE POLICY NO. 20.100 TO REMOVE THE CITY RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO COUNCIL AND TO INCLUDE SOPHOMORES AS ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS. WHEREAS, the Student Representative Policy as currently written requires Student Representatives to City Council be a Junior or Senior in good standing at a School within Kenai City Limits and they must also be a resident of the City; and, WHEREAS, requests have been received from non -city resident students for consideration for appointment; and, WHEREAS, during the August 20, 2025 City Council meeting during discussion of the policy, Council provided direction to bring forward proposed amendments to the current policy; and, WHEREAS, the proposed amendments as recommended by Council are included in the draft policy as attached. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: Section 1. That the City of Kenai Student Representative Policy No. 20.100 as amended and attached is hereby adopted. Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025. Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor ATTEST: Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] KENAI CITY COUNCIL - 20.100 Page Page 34 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE Effective Date: February 15, 2023 Last Action Date: See Also: ADDroved bv: POLICY - 20.100 Student Representative Purpose April 19, 2023 Citv Council The purpose of this policy is to provide an opportunity for student representation to the various governmental body of the City of Kenai. The policy provides an opportunity for students to develop and strengthen leadership skills by connecting with the various governmental bodies of the City of Kenai and assisting fellow students with having their voices heard. Scope The Student Representative is a vital channel of communication between the students and the governmental bodies of the City of Kenai and has a variety of important roles and responsibilities, including representing the views of students on matters of concern to students; as time allows, participation in other events attended by the governmental body; and increased student involvement in matters affecting students. The appointed student acts as a representative leader of the student body. Policy It is important to seek out and consider student ideas, viewpoints and reaction to City decisions and policies affecting students. In order to provide student input and involvement, the Kenai City Council may appoint a Student Representative and an Alternate Student Representative to the various governmental bodies of the City as it deems necessary. Oualifications of Student Representatives A. Must be a Sophomore. Junior or Senior in good standing at a school within the Kenai City Limits. Student Representatives are not required to reside within the Kenai City Limits. [B. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. CITY COUNCIL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES MUST RESIDE WITHIN THE KENAI CITY LIMITS. 2. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES [TO THE COUNCIL ON AGING, AIRPORT COMMISSION, HARBOR COMMISSION, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OR BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MAY BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RESIDE WITHIN KENAI CITY LIMITS.] [C] B. Preference will be given to students who are active members of a School Leadership Group or the Student Council. [E] C. Must obtain approval from the school administration and their parent or legal guardian. [F] D. If multiple applications are received for the same governmental body, the Mayor may select one applicant for appointment. Requirements of Student Representatives A. Attend and participate in all meetings and work sessions of the governmental body in which the student is appointed to while school is in session, unless excused by the Mayor or Mayors designee. B. Act as a communication liaison between the governmental body and students by reporting to the students the activities of the governing body; and, providing information and feed back to the governing body on policies and issues affecting the students. C. Conduct themselves in proper business etiquette when acting as a Student Representative. 20.100 City Council Student Representative Policy Page 1 of 2 D. Should have an interest in public service and utilize this appointment as a way to develop leadership skills. Limitations of Student Representatives A. Appointments are for 1-Year terms, beginning in early September of each year and ending in August of the following year. B. May not move or second items during a meeting. C. May cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussions; however, the advisory vote will not affect the outcome, the advisory vote will be recorded in the meeting minutes, and the student vote will be last in the roll call order. Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor ATTEST: Sheltie Saner, MMC, City Clerk Student Representative Policy History: Action Approval 0311612005; Action Approval 0910112010; Resolutions 2018-03; 2020-61; and, 2023-27; 2025-57 20.100 City Council Student Representative Policy Page 2 of 2 KENAI CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2025-58 Sponsored by: Administration A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR REHABILITATION OF THE AIRFIELD LIGHTING AT THE KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. WHEREAS, the City received a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rehabilitate Runway 02L/20R at Kenai Municipal Airport; and, WHEREAS, the project has been designed and bid and is in the process of being awarded for construction; and, WHEREAS, the approach lighting system and runway alignment indicator lights need rehabilitation as part of the project; and, WHEREAS, the FAA is the only organization permitted to complete these improvements; and, WHEREAS, the FAA has provided a proposal of $685,027.75 to complete the work; and, WHEREAS, per KMC 7.15.070(b)(1), it is in the best interest of the City to contract with the FAA to complete this work. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to execute an agreement with the FAA in the amount of $685,027.75 for the Rehabilitation of the Airfield Lighting at the Kenai Municipal Airport. Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025. ATTEST: Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk Approved by Finance: Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager FROM: Lee Frey, Public Works Director DATE: August 27, 2025 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-58 — Authorizing an Agreement for Rehabilitation of the Airfield Lighting at the Kenai Municipal Airport. This memo requests Council's approval to complete an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Rehabilitation of the Airfield Lighting at the Kenai Municipal Airport per KMC 7.15.070(b)(1), which allows for the purchase of a product without competition when it can only be provided by a single source. The FAA is the only organization that is permitted to complete work on the approach lighting system and the runway alignment indicator lights at the Kenai Municipal Airport. The work is being completed as part of the rehabilitation of Runway 02L/20R. The work is being funded 6.25% through the Airport Fund and 93.75% through an FAA grant. Award of this agreement is in the best interest of the City. Council's approval is respectfully requested. NA CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2025-59 Sponsored by: Administration A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT — REHABILITATION RUNWAY 02L/20R PROJECT. WHEREAS, an Invitation to Bid was released on June 9, 2025 with bids due on July 9, 2025 for the Kenai Municipal Airport — Rehabilitate Runway 02L/20R project; and, WHEREAS, three bids were received Contractor Cost QAP $18,356,834 Granite Construction Company $18,923,769 Knik Construction Company, Inc. $19,537,647; and, WHEREAS, QAP was the lowest bidder with a cost of $18,356,834 for rehabilitating the runway; and, WHEREAS, the bid was determined to be responsive and responsible; and, WHEREAS, this project will rehabilitate the main runway 02L/20R at the airport; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to award the contract to QAP. 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 contract with QAP in the amount of $18,356,834 for the Kenai Municipal Airport — Rehabilitate Runway 02L/20R project. Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025. ATTEST: Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk Approved by Finance Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager FROM: Lee Frey, Public Works Director DATE: August 27, 2025 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-59 - Authorizing a Contract Award for the Kenai Municipal Airport - Rehabilitation Runway 02L/20R Project. This memo requests Council's approval to award a contract for the Kenai Municipal Airport — Rehabilitate Runway 02L/20R project. The project was released for bidding and three bids were received. Bids received are as follows: Contractor Cost QAP $18,356,834 Granite Construction Company $18,923,769 Knik Construction Company, Inc. $19,537,647 QAP was the lowest bid for the project with a cost of $18,356,834 for rehabilitating the main runway at Kenai Municipal Airport. The project is funded 5% from the Airport Fund and 95% from an FAA grant. Award of this agreement is in the best interest of the City. Council's approval is respectfully requested. L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager FROM: Lee Frey, Public Works Director DATE: August 26, 2025 SUBJECT: Amendment to Previously Adopted Legislation, Resolution 2025-53. This memo is to recommend an amendment to previously adopted legislation, Resolution 2025- 53, which was adopted at the August 20, 2025 City Council meeting. Resolution 2025-53 authorized contract award for the City Dock Float Purchase to Dock Builders Supply in the amount of $47,787.92. In review documentation prior to issuing Notice of Award for the contract, it was determined that the incorrect cost amount was approved in the Resolution. The awarded amount should have been $49,787.92. This change did not affect bidder order or whom the project is awarded to. The Public Works Department requests revising the awarded amount for the City Dock Float Purchase contract to $49,787.92. Your support for the following amendment is respectfully requested. The following motion is suggested: Move to amend previously adopted legislation, Resolution 2025-53, by amending the contract amount in the 2"d Whereas, 3'd Whereas and Section 1 from $47,787.92 to $49,787.92. KENAI CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2025-53 Sponsored by: Administration A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE 2025 CITY DOCK FLOATS PURCHASE. WHEREAS, an Invitation to Bid was released on July 22, 2025 with bids due on August 7, 2025 for the 2025 City Dock Floats project; and, WHEREAS, four bids were received Contractor Cost Dock Builders Supply $47,787.92 Alaska Efficient Energy Solution, LLC $59,874.00 Alaska Docks $66,420.00 Clear Water Docks, LLC $77,593.20; and, WHEREAS, Dock Builders Supply was the lowest bidder with a cost of $47,787.92 for new dock floats; and, WHEREAS, the bid was determined to be responsive and responsible; and, WHEREAS, this purchase will provide dock floats for construction of new floating docks at the City Dock; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to award the contract to Dock Builders Supply. 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 contract with Dock Builders Supply in the amount of $47,787.92 for the 2025 City Dock Floats purchase. Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 20TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2025. ATTEST: Michelle M. a , MC, City Clerk Approved by Finance: - NZ� o rian Gabriel Sr., Mayor New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] ENA City of Kenai 1210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 I www1enai.city MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager FROM: Lee Frey, Public Works Director DATE: August 12, 2025 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-53 - Authorizing a Contract Award for the 2025 City Dock Floats Purchase. This memo requests Council's approval to award a contract for the purchase of new dock floats to Dock Builders Supply. The project was released for bidding and four bids were received. Bids received are as follows: Contractor Cost Dock Builders Supply $47,787.92 Alaska Efficient Energy Solution, LLC $59,874.00 Alaska Docks $66,420.00 Clear Water Docks, LLC $77,593.20 Dock Builders Supply was the lowest bid for the project with a cost of $47,787.92 for the new dock floats. Award of this agreement is in the best interest of the City. Council's approval is respectfully requested. KENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING Page43 AUGUST 20, 2025 — 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 MAYOR BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on August 20, 2025, in City Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Gabriel called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Gabriel led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Brian Gabriel, Mayor Phil Daniel Alex Douthit Sovala Kisena A quorum was present. Also in attendance were: Henry Knackstedt, Vice Mayor Deborah Sounart Victoria Askin **Xiling Tanner, Student Representative Terry Eubank, City Manager Scott Bloom, City Attorney David Swarner, Finance Director Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director (remote participation) Lee Frey, Public Works Director Derek Ables, Airport Manager Dave Ross, Police Chief Shellie Saner, City Clerk Logan Parks, Deputy City Clerk 3. Agenda and Consent Agenda Approval Mayor Gabriel noted the following additions to the Packet: Add to item B.1. Presentation - HDR Alaska Inc. Bluff Stabilization Project • Presentation Slides Add to item H.3. Discussion/Action - Direction to the City Clerk Regarding Applications for Student Representatives to Council from Non -City Residents. (City Clerk) • Sylvia McGraw - Email to Council MOTION: Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda with the requested revisions. Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion. The items on the Consent Agenda were read into the record. Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment on consent agenda items; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 1 of 7 August 20, 2025 UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Bluff Stabilization Project Update, Ronny McPherson, P.E., HDR Alaska Inc. Mr. McPherson provided presentation and update on the project, outlining the project partnerships, roles and responsibilities; current construction activity; the various materials and rock types used; reported the bluff was expected to retreat until stabilized by vegetation and that an operations and maintenance manual containing long-term monitoring guidelines would be produced at project completion. C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. Samantha Springer, Executive Director of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center provided an overview of upcoming events and an update on current staffing changes. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 3481-2025 - Increasing Estimated Fiscal Year 2025 Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund - Police Department and Accepting a Grant from the Alaska High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area for Drug Investigation Overtime Expenditures. (Administration) MOTION: Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3481-2025. Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. VOTE: YEA: Daniel, Sounart, Knackstedt, Askin, Douthit, Kisena, Gabriel NAY: None **Student Representative Tanner: Yea MOTION PASSED. 2. Ordinance No. 3483-2025 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport Improvements Capital Project Fund, accepting a Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration and Awarding Professional Services Agreements for the Kenai Municipal Airport Apron Pavement Maintenance Project. (Administration) [KMC 1.15.070 (d)] 1. Motion for Introduction 2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) 3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) MOTION: Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to introduce Ordinance No. 3483-2025. Council Member Sounart SECONDED the motion. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 2 of 7 August 20, 2025 UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to introduce. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. MOTION: Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to conduct the second reading on Ordinance No. 3483-2025. Council Member Sounart SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to conduct the second reading. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. MOTION: Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3483-2025. Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. It was reported that the need for introduction and hearing on the same meeting date was related to Federal Aviation Administration's deadline requirements; and this project would repair cracks, seals and striping. There was discussion regarding the project timeline and how it would interface with other projects that would be going on at the same time. VOTE: YEA: Sounart, Knackstedt, Askin, Douthit, Kisena, Gabriel, Daniel NAY: None "Student Representative Tanner: Yea MOTION PASSED. 3. Resolution No. 2025-53 - Authorizing a Contract Award for the 2025 City Dock Floats Purchase. (Administration) MOTION: Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2025-53. Council Member Sounart SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comments. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. There was discussion regarding the scope and timeline for completion of the project. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 4. Resolution No. 2025-54 - Authorizing the Application to the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation for a State Revolving Fund Loan from the Alaska Drinking Water Fund and Execution of a Loan Agreement for the Water Treatment Plant Pumphouse Project. (Administration) MOTION: Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2025-54. Council Member Sounart SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 3 of 7 August 20, 2025 Page 46 Clarification was provided regarding the increased amount since the original appropriation and the current estimate; the forgivable loan and amount available; scope of the project; and an explanation on the aging of existing infrastructure and the need for replacement. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 5. Resolution No. 2025-55 - Authorizing a Contract for Management Services for the Kenai Multi -Purpose Facility. (Administration) MOTION: Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2025-55. Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. F. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of August 6, 2025. (City Clerk) G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None. H. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration) Approved by the consent agenda. 2. *Action/Approval - Purchase Orders and Purchase Order Amendments Requiring Council Approval in Accordance with KMC 7.15.020. (Administration) Approved by the consent agenda. 3. Discussion/Action — Direction to the City Clerk Regarding Applications for Student Representatives to Council from Non -City Residents. (City Clerk) Direction was provided to bring back proposed amendments to the existing policy regarding student residency and grade levels. I. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging Commission No report, next meeting September 11, 2025. 2. Airport Commission No report, next meeting September 11, 2025. 3. Harbor Commission No report, next meeting September 8, 2025. 4. Parks and Recreation Commission No report, next meeting September 4, 2025. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 4 of 7 August 20, 2025 5. Planning and Zoning Commission No report, next meeting August 27, 2025. 6. Beautification Commission No report, next meeting August 26, 2025 Work Session/Garden Tour. J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Gabriel presented Student Representative Tanner with a certificate of appreciation for his service and reported on the following: • Announced he would not be running for reelection in 2025, and stated his appreciation for the City Council members and Administration. • Attending: 0 100t" Birthday Party for Peggy Arness. o Old Timers Luncheon. o Meeting with Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Micciche and Marathon Petroleum. o Kenai Classic Roundtable meeting regarding king salmon. K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager - City Manager Eubank reported on the following: • Staffing update: Airport Manager Ables last day is Friday; ongoing recruitment for Airport Manager, Building Official, Chief Animal Control Officer and two-part time Rec Center attendants; and welcomed new employees Animal Control Officer Teller Knutson and Deputy City Clerk Logan Parks. • Currently under review are the appraisal reports for city -owned parcels; Parks & Recreation Master Plan; and the Airport Master Plan. • Fourteen proposals were received for the Community Survey RFP. • Meeting with Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District regarding housing shortages. • Meeting with the Kenai Watershed Forum and Council Member Kisena. • The Kenai Golf Course application for a U.S. Fish and Wildlife grant for replacement of the bridge next to hole one. • There were about 150 attendees at the Old Timers Luncheon. • Spur Highway Phase II, from Eagle Rock Drive to Sport Lake Road was bid and QAP was the low bidder. 2. City Attorney - City Attorney Bloom reported on the following: • The Kenai Kicks girl's soccer team won the State Championship for the second year in a row and will compete in a National Championship next year. 3. City Clerk - City Clerk Saner reported on the following: • Welcomed Deputy Clerk Parks. • Absentee Voting would begin on September 22, 2025. • Increased number of Public Records Requests this fiscal year. • Multiple vacancies and the City Commissions and Personnel Board. L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Citizen Comments (Public comments limited to (5) minutes per speaker) City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 5 of 7 August 20, 2025 Page 48 Marion Nelson, Kenai Art Center Board Member provided an update on the current show; and noted donations were still being accepted for the upcoming auction. 2. Council Comments Vice Mayor Knackstedt noted the Field of Flowers were in bloom and encourage the public to visit; attended the Old Timers Luncheon; reported upcoming events were Industry Appreciation Day and the Food Bank fundraiser. Council Member Kisena thanked Airport Manager Ables for his work with the City; welcomed Deputy Clerk Parks; and stated his appreciation for being able to attend the previous Council meeting remotely. Council Member Daniel welcomed Deputy Clerk Parks; thanked Airport Manager Ables and wished him well; and reminded everyone that school started. Council Member Askin congratulated the Kenai Kicks on their Championship and the Set Net Fishers for getting an opening to fish; welcomed Deputy Clerk Parks; reported attending the Old Timers Luncheon; and wished Airport Manager Ables best of luck. Council Member Sounart thanked Airport Manager Ables for his service; welcomed Deputy Clerk Parks; congratulated the Kenai Kicks and the Set Net Fishers; and stated her appreciation for the Field of Flowers. Student Representative Tanner provided an update on upcoming Kenai Central High School sports. Council Member Douthit reported attending an Alaska Oil and Gas Association luncheon and that the 10- year forecast has increased production statewide; noted that thanks to a local fundraiser, one of his kids on the first day of school got to ride on the Fire Truck, he thanked the Fire Department for their donation; and reminded everyone about the upcoming Industry Appreciation Day, noting that the Chamber would be giving out watermelon again. M. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None. N. PENDING ITEMS 1. Ordinance No. 3482-2025 - Amending the Official Zoning Map and Land Use Table by Rezoning Thirteen Properties Zoned with Multiple Zones and Assigning One Zoning District Per Parcel, Tract, or Government Lot. (Douthit) [On August 6, 2025 this item was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission's August 27, 2025 meeting, and postponed to the September 3, 2025 City Council meeting.] O. ADJOURNMENT P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of August 20, 2025. Michelle M. Saner, MMC City Clerk ** The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussion. Advisory votes will not affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 6 of 7 August 20, 2025 Page 49 will be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council meeting. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 7 of 7 August 20, 2025 PAYMENTS OVER $35,000.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL RATIFICATION COUNCIL MEETING OF: SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 VENDOR DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT AMOUNT PERS PERS VARIOUS INVESTMENTS LIABILITY 115,410.48 VENDOR DESCRIPTION MATURITY DATE AMOUNT Effect. Int. KENAI CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 3485-2025 Sponsored by: Administration AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS. WHEREAS, the Kenai Community Library received the FY 2026 Public Library Assistance grant of $7,000 from the State of Alaska, Department of Education and Early Development, Division of Library, Archives & Museums; and, WHEREAS, the funds will be used to purchase library materials; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to appropriate these grant funds for the purpose intended. 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 in the amount of $7,000 and to execute grant agreements and to expend the grant funds to fulfill the purpose and intent of this Ordinance. Section 2. That the following budget revision is authorized: General Fund: Increase Estimated Revenues — Library - State Grants 7 000 Increase Appropriations — Library - Books 7 000 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 17T" DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025. ATTEST: Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Ordinance No. 3485-2025 Page 2 of 2 Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Cle Approved by Finance: Introduced Enacted: Effective: September 3, 2025 September 17, 2025 September 17, 2025 New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager FROM: Katja Wolfe, Library Director DATE: August 22, 2025 SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3485-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska for the Purchase of Library Materials. The Kenai Community Library has been awarded the annual Public Library Assistance Grant by the State of Alaska, Department of Education and Early Development, Division of Library, Archives & Museums. The amount for FY 2026 is $7,000. To receive the funds, the library must meet various eligibility requirements, including maintaining a collection, providing Interlibrary Loan and reference services, offering children's programming, and the library director's participation in continuing education. The grant funds will be used for purchasing library materials. Your consideration is appreciated. L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members FROM: Shellie Saner, City Clerk DATE: August 25, 2025 SUBJECT: Scheduling a Board of Adjustment Meeting for the Purpose of Approving Minutes. Timely approval of hearing minutes is highly recommended, as it allows the Board Members who participated in the hearing are the ones approving the minutes. This practice is also crucial for preserving an accurate historical record. The Clerk's Office is requesting a BOA meeting be scheduled for the purpose of approving the July 2, 2025 BOA Hearing minutes. It is anticipated that this meeting will take 15 minutes or less and could be scheduled immediately preceding a regular Council meeting. By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Background. The State of Alaska holds an abundant and largely untapped supply of natural resources including, among others, energy, mineral, timber, and seafood. Unlocking this bounty of natural wealth will raise the prosperity of our citizens while helping to enhance our Nation's economic and national security for generations to come. By developing these resources to the fullest extent possible, we can help deliver price relief for Americans, create high -quality jobs for our citizens, ameliorate our trade imbalances, augment the Nation's exercise of global energy dominance, and guard against foreign powers weaponizing energy supplies in theaters of geopolitical conflict. Unleashing this opportunity, however, requires an immediate end to the assault on Alaska's sovereignty and its ability to responsibly develop these resources for the benefit of the Nation. It is, therefore, imperative to immediately reverse the punitive restrictions implemented by the previous administration that specifically target resource development on both State and Federal lands in Alaska. Sec. 2. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to: a. fully avail itself of Alaska's vast lands and resources for the benefit of the Nation and the American citizens who call Alaska home; b. efficiently and effectively maximize the development and production of the natural resources located on both Federal and State lands within Alaska; C. expedite the permitting and leasing of energy and natural resource projects in Alaska; and d. prioritize the development of Alaska's liquified natural gas (LNG) potential, including the sale and transportation of Alaskan LNG to other regions of the United States and allied nations within the Pacific region. Sec. 3. Specific Agency Actions. a. The heads of all executive departments and agencies, including but not limited to the Secretary of the Interior; the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; and the Secretary of the Army acting through the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Public Works, shall exercise all lawful authority and discretion available to them and take all necessary steps to: i. rescind, revoke, revise, amend, defer, or grant exemptions from any and all regulations, orders, guidance documents, policies, and any other similar agency actions that are inconsistent with the policy set forth in section 2 of this order, including but not limited to agency actions promulgated, issued, or adopted between January 20, 2021, and January 20, 2025; and ii. prioritize the development of Alaska's LNG potential, including the permitting of all necessary pipeline and export infrastructure related to the Alaska LNG Project, giving due consideration to the economic and national security benefits associated with such development. b. In addition to the actions outlined in subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall exercise all lawful authority and discretion available to him and take all necessary steps to: i. withdraw Secretarial Order 3401 dated June 1, 2021 (Comprehensive Analysis and Temporary Halt on All Activities in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Relating to the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program); ii. rescind the cancellation of any leases within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, other than such lease cancellations as the Secretary of the Interior determines are consistent with the policy interests described in section 2 of this order, initiate additional leasing through the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program, and issue all permits, right-of-way permits, and easements necessary for the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas from leases within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; iii. rescind the final supplemental environmental impact statement entitled "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement;" which is referred to in "Notice of Availability of the Final Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, Alaska" 89 Fed. Reg. 88805 (November 8, 2024); iv. place a temporary moratorium on all activities and privileges granted to any party pursuant to the record of decision signed on December 8, 2024, entitled "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision;" which is referred to in "Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Alaska;' 89 Fed. Reg.101042 (December 13, 2024), in order to review such record of decision in light of alleged legal deficiencies and for consideration of relevant public interests, and, as appropriate, conduct a new, comprehensive analysis of such deficiencies, interests, and environmental impacts; V. reinstate the final environmental impact statement entitled "Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program;' which is referred to in "Notice of Availability;' 84 Fed. Reg. 50472 (September 25, 2019); vi. reinstate the record of decision signed on August 21, 2020, entitled "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision;' which is referred to in "Notice of 2021 Coastal Plain Alaska Oil and Gas Lease Sale and Notice of Availability of the Detailed Statement of Sale;' 85 Fed. Reg. 78865 (December 7, 2020); vii. evaluate changes to, including the potential recission of, Public Land Order 5150, signed by the Assistant Secretary of the Interior on December 28,1971, and any subsequent amendments, modifications, or corrections to it; viii. place a temporary moratorium on all activities and privileges granted to any party pursuant to the record of decision signed on June 27, 2024, entitled "Ambler Road Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision;' which is referred to in "Notice of Availability of the Ambler Road Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, Alaska;' 89 Fed. Reg.32458 (April 26, 2024), in order to review such record of decision in light of alleged legal deficiencies and for consideration of relevant public interests and, as appropriate, conduct a new, comprehensive analysis of such deficiencies, interests, and environmental impacts; and reinstate the record of decision signed on July 23, 2020, by the Bureau of Land Management and United States Army Corps of Engineers entitled "Ambler Road Environmental Impact Statement Joint Record of Decision;' which is referred to in "Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Ambler Mining District Industrial Access Road Environmental Impact Statement;' 85 Fed. Reg. 45440 (July 28, 2020); ix. rescind the Bureau of Land Management final rule entitled "Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska;' 89 Fed. Reg. 38712 (May 7, 2024); X. rescind any guidance issued by the Bureau of Land Management related to implementation of protection of subsistence resource values in the existing special areas and proposed new and modified special areas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, as published on their website on January 16, 2025; xi. facilitate the expedited development of a road corridor between the community of King Cove and the all-weather airport located in Cold Bay; xii. place a temporary moratorium on all activities and privileges granted to any party pursuant to the record of decision signed on April 25, 2022, entitled "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision;' (NEPA No. DO1-BLM-AK-R000-2019-0001-EIS), in order to review such record of decision in light of alleged legal deficiencies and for consideration of relevant public PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP U.S. SENATOR O DAN SULLIVAN interests and, as appropriate, conduct a new, comprehensive analysis of such deficiencies, interests, and environmental impacts; xiii. rescind the Bureau of Land Management final rule entitled "Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska;' 89 Fed. Reg. 38712 (May 7, 2024), and rescind the Bureau of Land Management notice entitled "Special Areas Within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska;" 89 Fed. Reg. 58181 (July 17, 2024); xiv. reinstate Secretarial Order 3352 dated May 17, 2017 (National Petroleum Reserve -Alaska), which is referred to in "Final Report: Review of the Department of the Interior Actions that Potentially Burden Domestic Energy;' 82 Fed. Reg. 50532 (November-1, 2017), and the record of decision signed on December 31, 2020, entitled "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision;' which is referred to in "Notice of Availability of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement;' 85 Fed. Reg. 38388 (June 26, 2020); xv. reinstate the following Public Land Orders in their original form: • Public Land Order No. 7899, signed by the Secretary of the Interior on January 11, 2021; • Public Land Order No. 7900, signed by the Secretary of the Interior on January 16, 2021; • Public Land Order No. 7901, signed by the Secretary of the Interior on January 16, 2021; • Public Land Order No. 7902, signed by the Secretary of the Interior on January 15, 2021; • Public Land Order No. 7903, signed by the Secretary of the Interior on January 16, 2021; and • any other such Public Land Order that the Secretary of the Interior determines would furtherthe policy interests described in section 2 of this order. xvi. immediately review all Department of the Interior guidance regarding the taking of Alaska Native lands into trust and all Public Land Orders withdrawing lands for selection by Alaska Native Corporations to determine if any such agency action should be revoked to ensure the Department of the Interior's actions are consistent with the Alaska Statehood Act of 1958 (Public Law 85- 508), the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) (16 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.), the Alaska Native Claims SettlementAct of 1971 (43 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.), the Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act (Public Law 108-452), and the Alaska Native Vietnam -era Veterans Land Allotment Program under section 1629g-1 of title 43, United States Code. xvii. rescind the record of decision "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan;' signed on November 12, 2024, which is referred to in "Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the Central Yukon Resource Management Plan/ Environmental Impact Statement, Alaska;' 89 Fed. Reg. 92716 (November 22, 2024); xviii. reimplement the draft resource management plan and environmental impact statement referenced in the National Park Service notice entitled "Notice of Availability for the Central Yukon Draft Resource Management Plan/ Environmental Impact Statement, Alaska;' 85 Fed. Reg. 80143 (December 11, 2020); xix. rescind the National Park Service final rule entitled "Alaska; Hunting and Trapping in National Preserves;' 89 Fed. Reg. 55059 (July 3, 2024), and reinstate the National Park Service final rule entitled "Alaska; Hunting and Trapping in National Preserves;' 85 Fed. Reg.35181 (June 9, 2020), in its original form; xx. deny the pending requestto the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to an establish indigenous sacred site in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; xxi. immediately conduct a review of waterways in the State of Alaska and direct the Bureau of Land Management, in consultation with the State of Alaska, to provide recommendations of navigable waterways subject to the equal footing doctrine and the Submerged Lands Act of 1953, as amended, 43 U.S.C.1301 et seq., and prepare Recordable Disclaimers of Interest pursuant to section 315 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C.174.1, to restore ownership of said waterways to the State as appropriate; xxii. direct all bureaus of the Department of the Interior to consider the Alaskan cultural significance of hunting and fishing and the statutory priority of subsistence management required by the ANILCA, to conduct meaningful consultation with the State fish and wildlife management agencies prior to enacting land management plans or other regulations that affect the ability of Alaskans to hunt and fish on public lands, and to ensure to the greatest extent possible that hunting and fishing opportunities on Federal lands are consistent with similar opportunities on State lands; and xxiii. identify and assess, in collaboration with the Secretary of Defense, the authorities and public and private resources necessary to immediately achieve the development and export of energy resources from Alaska - including but not limited to the long-term viability of the Trans -Alaska Pipeline System and the associated Federal right-of-way as an energy corridor of critical national importance - to advance the Nation's domestic and regional energy dominance, and submit that assessment to the President. C. In addition to the actions outlined in subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall place a temporary moratorium on all activities and privileges authorized by the final rule and record of decision entitled "Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Alaska;' 88 Fed. Reg. 5252 (January 27, 2023), in order to review such rule and record of decision in light of alleged legal deficiencies and for consideration of relevant public interests and, as appropriate, conduct a new, comprehensive analysis of such deficiencies, interests, and environmental impacts. Further, the Secretary of Agriculture shall reinstate the final rule entitled "Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Alaska;' 85 Fed. Reg. 68688 (October 29, 2020). d. In addition to the actions outlined in subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, shall render all assistance requested by the Governor of Alaska to facilitate the clearing and maintenance of transportation infrastructure, consistent with applicable law. All such requests for assistance shall be transmitted to the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Interior, and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy for approval priorto initiation. e. The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, under the direction of the Secretary of the Army, shall immediately review, revise, or rescind any agency action that may in any way hinder, slow or otherwise delay any critical project in the State of Alaska. f. The Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Secretary of the Interior, shall immediately review, revise or rescind any agency action that may in any way hinder, slow or otherwise delay any critical project in the State of Alaska. Sec.4. General Provisions. a. Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwa�e affect: i. the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or ii. the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. b. This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. - C. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. UNLEASHING ALASKN'S EXTRAORDINARY RESOURCE POTENTIAL � JAN UARY 20, 2025 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Background. The State of Alaska holds an abundant and largely untapped supply of natural resources including, among others, energy, mineral, timber, and seafood. Unlocking this bounty of natural wealth will raise the prosperity of our citizens while helping to enhance our Nation's economic and national security for generations to come. By developing these resources to the fullest extent possible, we ca-n help deliver price relief for Americans, create high -quality jobs for our citizens, ameliorate our trade imbalances, augment the Nation's exercise of global energy dominance, and guard against foreign powers weaponizing energy supplies in theaters of geopolitical conflict. Unleashing this opportunity, however, requires an immediate end to the assault on Alaska's sovereignty and its ability to responsibly develop these resources for the benefit of the Nation. It is, therefore, imperative to immediately reverse the punitive restrictions implemented by the previous administration that specifically target resource development on both State and Federal lands in Alaska. Sec. 2. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to: a. fully avail itself of Alaska's vast lands and resources for the benefit of the Nation and the American citizens who call Alaska home; b. efficiently and effectively maximize the development and production of the natural resources located on both Federal and State lands within Alaska; C. expedite the permitting and leasing of energy and natural resource projects in Alaska; and d. prioritize the development of Alaska's liquified natural gas (LNG) potential, including the sale and transportation of Alaskan LNG to other regions of the United States and allied nations within the Pacific region. Sec. 3. Specific Agency Actions. a. The heads of all executive departments and agencies, including but not limited to the Secretary of the Interior; the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; and the Secretary of the Army acting through the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Public Works, shall exercise all lawful authority and discretion available to them and take all necessary steps to: i. rescind, revoke, revise, amend, defer, or grant exemptions from any and all regulations, orders, guidance documents, policies, and any other similar agency actions that are inconsistent with the policy set forth in section 2 of this order, including but not limited to agency actions promulgated, issued, or adopted between January 20, 2021, and January 20, 2025; and ii. prioritize the development of Alaska's LNG potential, including the permitting of all necessary pipeline and export infrastructure related to the Alaska LNG Project, giving due consideration to the economic and national security benefits associated with such development. b. In addition to the actions outlined in subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall exercise all lawful authority and discretion available to him and take all necessary steps to: i. withdraw Secretarial Order 3401 dated June 1, 2021 (Comprehensive Analysis and Temporary Halt on All Activities in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Relating to the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program); ii. rescind the cancellation of any leases within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, other than such lease cancellations as the Secretary of the Interior determines are consistent with the policy interests described in section 2 of this order, initiate additional leasing through the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program, and issue all permits, right-of-way permits, and easements necessary for the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas from leases within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; iii. rescind the final supplemental environmental impact statement entitled "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement;" which is referred to in "Notice of Availability of the Final Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, Alaska" 89 Fed. Reg. 88805 (November 8, 2024); iv. place a temporary moratorium on all activities and privileges granted to any party pursuant to the record of decision signed on December 8, 2024, entitled "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision;" which is referred to in "Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Alaska;' 89 Fed. Reg.101042 (December 13, 2024), in order to review such record of decision in light of alleged legal deficiencies and for consideration of relevant public interests, and, as appropriate, conduct a new, comprehensive analysis of such deficiencies, interests, and environmental impacts; V. reinstate the final environmental impact statement entitled "Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program;' which is referred to in "Notice of Availability," 84 Fed. Reg. 50472 (September 25, 2019); vi. reinstate the record of decision signed on August 21, 2020, entitled "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision;' which is referred to in "Notice of 2021 Coastal Plain Alaska Oil and Gas Lease Sale and Notice of Availability of the Detailed Statement of Sale;' 85 Fed. Reg. 78865 (December 7, 2020); vii. evaluate changes to, including the potential recission of, Public Land Order 5150, signed by the Assistant Secretary of the Interior on December 28,1971, and any subsequent amendments, modifications, or corrections to it; viii. place a temporary moratorium on all activities and privileges granted to any party pursuant to the record of decision signed on June 27, 2024, entitled "Ambler Road Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision;' which is referred to in "Notice of Availability of the Ambler Road Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, Alaska;' 89 Fed. Reg. 32458 (April 26, 2024), in order to review such record of decision in light of alleged legal deficiencies and for consideration of relevant public interests and, as appropriate, conduct a new, comprehensive analysis of such deficiencies, interests, and environmental impacts; and reinstate the record of decision signed on July 23, 2020, by the Bureau of Land Management and United States Army Corps of Engineers entitled "Ambler Road Environmental Impact Statement Joint Record of Decision;' which is referred to in "Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Ambler Mining District Industrial Access Road Environmental Impact Statement;' 85 Fed. Reg. 45440 (July 28, 2020); ix. rescind the Bureau of Land Management final rule entitled "Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska;' 89 Fed. Reg.38712 (May 7, 2024); X. rescind any guidance issued by the Bureau of Land Management related to implementation of protection of subsistence resource values in the existing special areas and proposed new and modified special areas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, as published on their website on January 16, 2025; xi. facilitate the expedited development of a road corridor between the community of King Cove and the all-weather airport located in Cold Bay; xii. place a temporary moratorium on all activities and privileges granted to any party pursuant to the record of decision signed on April 25, 2022, entitled "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision;' (NEPA No. DO1-BLM-AK-R000-2019-0001-EIS), in order to review such record of decision in light of alleged legal deficiencies and for consideration of relevant public 1* PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP U.S. SENATOR DAN SULLIVAN interests and, as appropriate, conduct a new, comprehensive analysis of such deficiencies, interests, and environmental impacts; xiii. rescind the Bureau of Land Management final rule entitled "Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska;' 89 Fed. Reg. 38712 (May 7, 2024), and rescind the Bureau of Land Management notice entitled "Special Areas Within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska;" 89 Fed. Reg. 58181 (July 17, 2024); xiv. reinstate Secretarial Order 3352 dated May 17, 2017 (National Petroleum Reserve -Alaska), which is referred to in "Final Report: Review of the Department of the Interior Actions that Potentially Burden Domestic Energy;' 82 Fed. Reg. 50532 (November 1, 2017), and the record of decision signed on December 31, 2020, entitled "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision;' which is referred to in "Notice of Availability of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement;' 85 Fed. Reg. 38388 (June 26, 2020); xv. reinstate the following Public Land Orders in their original form: • Public Land Order No. 7899, signed by the Secretary of the Interior on January 11, 2021; • Public Land' Order No. 7900, signed by the Secretary of the Interior on January 16, 2021; • Public Land Order No. 7901, signed by the Secretary of the Interior on January 16, 2021; • Public Land Order No. 7902, signed by the Secretary of the Interior on January 15, 2021; • Public Land Order No. 7903, signed by the Secretary of the Interior on January 16, 2021; and • any other such Public Land Order that the Secretary of the Interior determines would further the policy interests described in section 2 of this order. xvi. immediately review all Department of the Interior guidance regarding the taking of Alaska Native lands into trust and all Public Land Orders withdrawing lands for selection by Alaska Native Corporations to determine if any such agency action should be revoked to ensure the Department of the Interior's actions are consistent with the Alaska Statehood Act of 1958 (Public Law 85- 508), the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) (16 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.), the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (43 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.), the Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act (Public Law 108-452), and the Alaska Native Vietnam -era Veterans Land Allotment Program under section 1629g-1 of title 43, United States Code. xvii. rescind the record of decision "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan," signed on November 12, 2024, which is referred to in "Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the Central Yukon Resource Management Plan/ Environmental Impact Statement, Alaska;' 89 Fed. Reg. 92716 (November 22, 2024); xviii. reimplement the draft resource management plan and environmental impact statement referenced in the National Park Service notice entitled "Notice of Availability for the Central Yukon Draft Resource Management Plan/ Environmental Impact Statement, Alaska;' 85 Fed. Reg. 80143 (December 11, 2020); xix. rescind the National Park Service final rule entitled "Alaska; Hunting and Trapping in National Preserves;' 89 Fed. Reg. 55059 (July 3, 2024), and reinstate the National Park Service final rule entitled "Alaska; Hunting and Trapping in National Preserves;' 85 Fed. Reg.35181 (June 9, 2020), in its original form; xx. deny the pending request to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to an establish indigenous sacred site in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; xxi. immediately conduct a review of waterways in the State of Alaska and direct the Bureau of Land Management, in consultation with the State of Alaska, to provide recommendations of navigable waterways subject to the equal footing doctrine and the Submerged Lands Act of 1953, as amended, 43 U.S.C.1301 et seq., and prepare Recordable Disclaimers of Interest pursuant to section 315 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C.174 , to restore ownership of said waterways to the State as appropriate; xxii. direct all bureaus of the Department of the Interior to consider the Alaskan cultural significance of hunting and fishing and the statutory priority of subsistence management required by the ANILCA, to conduct meaningful consultation with the State fish and wildlife management agencies prior to enacting land management plans or other regulations that affect the ability of Alaskans to hunt and fish on public lands, and to ensure to the greatest extent possible that hunting and fishing opportunities on Federal lands are consistent with similar opportunities on State lands; and xxiii. identify and assess, in collaboration with the Secretary of Defense, the authorities and public and private resources necessary to immediately achieve the development and export of energy resources from Alaska - including but not limited to the long-term viability of the Trans -Alaska Pipeline System and the associated Federal right-of-way as an energy corridor of critical national importance - to advance the Nation's domestic and regional energy dominance, and submit that assessment to the President. C. In addition to the actions outlined in subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall place a temporary moratorium on all activities and privileges authorized by the final rule and record of decision entitled "Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Alaska;' 88 Fed. Reg. 5252 (January 27, 2023), in order to review such rule and record of decision in light of alleged legal deficiencies and for consideration of relevant public interests and, as appropriate, conduct a new, comprehensive analysis of such deficiencies, interests, and environmental impacts. Further, the Secretary of Agriculture shall reinstate the final rule entitled "Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Alaska;' 85 Fed. Reg. 68688 (October 29, 2020). d. In addition to the actions outlined in subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, shall render all assistance requested by the Governor of Alaska to facilitate the clearing and maintenance of transportation infrastructure, consistent with applicable law. All such requests for assistance shall be transmitted to the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Interior, and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy for approval prior to initiation. e. The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, under the direction of the Secretary of the Army, shall immediately review, revise, or rescind any agency action that may in any way hinder, slow or otherwise delay any critical project in the State of Alaska. The Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Secretary of the Interior, shall immediately review, revise or rescind any agency action that may in any way hinder, slow or otherwise delay any critical project in the State of Alaska. Sec. 4. General Provisions. a. Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: i. the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or ii. the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. b. This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. C. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. 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The results of a recent review of the devastating state of the Navy's shipbuilding programs were abysmal: five of the Navy's major shipbuilding programs — the Columbia -class submarine, r T the Constellation -class "7he V.S. Navyis in its frigate, the Ford -class aircraft carriers, and the worst state for designing, Block IV and Block V Virginia -class submarines— building, maintaining, are all delayed between one and three years. and crewing ships in Congress and the incoming over forty years." Trump Administration must take swift and drastic action — Naval Analysts from the now to address the problem. Congressional Research Service & Over the past few years, Congressional Budget Office China's navy has grown rapidly. It currently has about 370 warships and is on pace to have more than 400 by 2027 — the year Chinese President Xi Jinping has directed his forces to be ready to invade Taiwan. Meanwhile, under Biden, the U.S. Navy has shrunk to just 293 ships and is on pace to shrink to 280 in 2027 — what could amount to a dangerous 120-ship deficit compared to the Chinese navy. Strong investments in the Department of the Navy's shipbuilding account, private industry re -capitalizing existing naval shipbuilding yards, and robust development in the workforce are urgently needed to ensure America's Navy acts as a deterrent, and if necessary, decisively win in high -end conflict. a. Workforce & Labor Private shipyards in conjunction with the Navy must increase the total compensation to expand and retain a quality workforce. On average, 40% of a ship's procurement cost is labor. Total compensation includes actual wages and incentives such as access to affordable housing, childcare, and healthcare benefits. Initiate a nationwide recruitment campaign for surface ship construction and repair. This necessitates establishing worker training pipelines by partnering with state and local governments, state and local school systems, labor unions, technical colleges, and trade schools by increasing existing Navy -provided industrial base funding. Require the Department of Labor in coordination with the Department of the Navy to contract with leading partner and allied shipbuilders to employ their mobile training teams to establish apprenticeship programs with labor unions in the shipbuilding trades - welders, pipefitters,joiners, riggers, machinists, and marine electricians. Programs near smaller yards and in opportunity zones across the country have untapped pools of laborers ready to start the journey to become master tradesmen. Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, the Gulf Coast, and the Great Lakes are prime opportunity zones. Create a new voluntary USN Reserve status for skilled laborers at public yards for military technicians modeled after the Air National Guard's dual status technicians (Title 10 USC Sect. 10216). This would provide total compensation incentives and job security to increase retention rates and simultaneously creates a cadre of experts. b. Physical Capacity Construct new shipyard facilities for building Navy ships, prioritizing locations facing the Indo-Pacific. Require DoD's Office of Strategic Capital in coordination with the newly established Direct Reporting Program Manager for Maritime Industrial Base to establish public -private partnerships using a land lease agreement whereby the government leases land to a private build yard for a term of 30 years. Capital expenditures would be funded through a mix of private equity and direct infrastructure investment from the Department of the Navy (DoN). Encourage further use of federated shipbuilding, also called 'the country as a shipyard; to have yards with existing build contracts to create facilities for modular manufacturing of large segments of ships' hulls or superstructures that are remote from the primary build site. Grants from the DoD's Office of Strategic Capital or direct investment from Navy Shipyard Infrastructure funds will help with start-up costs in establishing these facilities. Make better use of existing capacity by using Navy Shipyard Infrastructure investments to modernize, recapitalize, and optimize build yards. C. Integration of Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Manufacturing Technology with Current Shipyards • The Navy must leverage and invest in companies, programs, and platforms that bring advanced manufacturing equipment, techniques, and procedures to U.S. shipyards. • Public and private build yards must prioritize retooling shipyards and their third -party suppliers by automating and overlaying manufacturing equipment with software that will streamline the manufacturing process. AI -enabled optimization software and robotics for welding and fabrication can significantly increase throughput. • Use Al for supply chain and workflow tracking and for predictive maintenance across public and private yards. • Yards must invest in cybersecurity and physical hardening of vulnerable software systems against outside attacks that could sabotage shipbuilding. a. Budget • Appropriate $15B over the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) for Navy Shipyard Infrastructure investments, to include the workforce development and increasing capacity. Increase the real buying power of the Shipbuilding and Conversion — Navy (SCN) account by a 25% plus -up from the FY25 President's Budget Request (PBR). The increase is needed to address inflation, workforce wages, and to acquire more ships. Congress must shield the Navy Shipbuilding (SCN) account from damaging CR clauses that prohibit new starts, initiation of multiyear procurement contracts (MYP), and year-to-year quantity increases. Congress must provide funding flexibility by managing the SCN at the account level vice the line -item level. b. Acquisition Provide stability to industry by using Multiyear Procurement (MYP) contracting and block buy contracting (BBC) as the default for ship procurement programs. c. Thirty -Year Shipbuilding Plan Provide continuous and steady procurement rates. Change Title 10 USC Sect. 231 to include a section in the 30-year shipbuilding plan that indicates build rates by ship class instead of shifting fleet end -strength goals. With steady build rates, the Navy can shape fleet size by ship retirements and service -life extension programs, sending a clear demand signal to industry. , F. III. DESIGN &MARITIME KNOWLEDGE BASE" a. Cultivate world -class Marine Engineers & Naval Architects • Require the Department of Education and Naval Sea Systems Command to establish a Naval Engineering Education Consortium that provides grants to colleges and universities to add or expand naval architecture and marine engineering programs. • Provide scholarships at the undergraduate and graduate levels for naval architects and marine engineers tied to a government service job upon graduation. • Attract the best talent using Direct Hire Authority (DHA) and retention bonuses above the standard civilian government services pay scale for the Navy civilian engineering and science workforce. • Create paid internships for college students to work across the Navy ship design and shipbuilding enterprise, to include at private and public yards. • Establish an international exchange program for graduate -level naval engineering related disciplines with our allies and partners managed by the Navy International Programs Office. c IV. FLEET MAINTENANCE & READINESS a. Increase Maintenance Yards Require Naval Sea Systems Command to help small and medium yards apply for and earn Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) certifications. Let repair contracts to small and medium sized yards for shorter and less complex repairs. b. Minimize sources of instability for repair yards Get navy ships in and out of maintenance on time with promising AI -enabled project management tools to account for realistic repair timeframes. c. Overseas maintenance Modify Title 10 USC Sect. 8680 to allow the use of overseas repair facilities for preventive maintenance for U.S.-based ships that are deployed. For cases where a greater than two month backlog at an existing U.S. repair yard is expected, authorize ships to conduct preventive maintenance at an overseas yard. V. EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS a. Strategic Communications Campaign The President, Vice President, National Security Advisor, SECDEF, and SECNAV should immediately embark on a strategic communications campaign emphasizing the importance of the U.S. Navy, maritime dominance, and the need to revitalize the domestic naval shipbuilding and repair industry. • There is a maritime knowledge base brain drain. Extol the virtue of shipyard workers, skilled trade unions, naval architects and marine engineers, and merchant & civilian mariners. At one time, America had the most and best naval architects. We need to regain that title. b. Include Navalists in the most senior DoD and national security positions The National Security Council must focus on maritime dominance • The Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, & Acquisition must have an extensive background in acquisition programs and ship design or ship building. • The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director must prioritize defense spending in the President's Budget Request (PBR). The Defense portion of the PBR needs to be above inflation and provide real buying power. C. Appoint a Presidential Commission on Naval Strategy • The commission would report on fleet size and composition, recommendations on using allies and partners to build and repair USN ships, acquisition changes to procure ships more efficiently and with stable costs, fleet readiness & training, the ability of the USN to man ships at capacity, the ability for the Navy to meet global operational demand in existing and predicted areas, how to incorporate unmanned surface and subsurface vessels into doctrine, and the use of Artificial Intelligence to gain dominance in the maritime domain. • Within 45 days of inauguration, the Navy shall submit an updated Battle Force Ship Assessment and Requirement (BFSAR) that is commensurate with the predicted threats from the Axis of Aggressors. (Title 10 USC Sect. 8695). d. Issue a Presidential Waiver for National Security Interests to authorize"major components of the hull or superstructure of any [naval vessel]" to be constructed in an overseas, foreign yard to speed the delivery of delayed ships. (Title 10 USC Sect. 8679). e. Use Defense Production Act authorities to spend federal funds on recapitalizing and optimizing existing build and repair yards. f. Set an ambitious goal of steady build rates to reach a battle force fleet size of at least 333 ships by January 2029. U.S. SENATOR Q DAN SULLIVAN By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Background. The United States controls one of the largest and most abundant ocean resources in the world, with over 4 million square miles of prime fishing grounds. With this vast resource and centuries of hard work from American fishermen, our Nation has the greatest seafood in the world. Most American fish stocks are healthy and have viable markets. Despite these opportunities, seafood is one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the United States. Federal overregulation has restricted fishermen from productively harvesting American seafood including through restrictive catch limits, selling our fishing grounds to foreign offshore wind companies, inaccurate and outdated fisheries data, and delayed adoption of modern technology. The United States should be the world's dominant seafood leader. But in addition to overregulation, unfair trade practices have put our seafood markets at a competitive disadvantage. Nearly 90 percent of seafood on our shelves is now imported, and the seafood trade deficit stands at over $20 billion. The erosion of American seafood competitiveness at the hands of unfair foreign trade practices must end. Sec. 2. Purpose. The United States must address unfair trade practices, eliminate unsafe imports, level the unfair playing field that has benefited foreign fishing companies, promote ethical sourcing, reduce regulatory burdens, and ensure the integrity of the seafood supply chain. Previously, I signed Executive Order 13921 of May 7, 2020 (Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth). That successful order — which remains in effect —enhanced the competitiveness of United States seafood, streamlined regulations, supported maritime jobs and coastal economies, and improved data collection. During the past 4 years, our fishermen were once again crushed under the pressure of unnecessary regulations and unfavorable policies. It is vital that we now build upon our previous hard work with new, additional measures to promote domestic fishing. Sec.3. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to promote the productive harvest of our seafood resources; unburden our commercial fishermen from costly and inefficient regulation; combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing; and protect our seafood markets from the unfair trade practices of foreign nations. Sec. 4. A New Era of Seafood Policy. a. The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and with input from the United States fishing industry, shall immediately consider suspending, revising, or rescinding regulations that overly burden America's commercial fishing, aquaculture, and fish processing industries at the fishery -specific level. Within 30 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of Commerce shall identify the most heavily overregulated fisheries requiring action and take appropriate action to reduce the regulatory burden on them, in cooperation with the Regional Fishery Management Councils, interagency partners, and through public -private partnerships, as appropriate. This process shall include the following actions: i. The Secretary of Commerce shall request that each Regional Fishery Management Council, within 180 days of the date of this order, provide the Secretary of Commerce with updates to their recommendations submitted pursuant to Executive Order 13921, to reduce burdens on domestic fishing and to increase production. Building upon the earlier goals, identified actions should stabilize markets, improve access, enhance economic profitability, and prevent closures. The Regional Fishery Management Councils will commit to a work plan and a schedule for implementation to ensure these actions are prioritized. ii. The Secretary of Commerce shall solicit direct public comments, including from fishing industry members, technology experts, marine scientists, and other relevant parties, for innovative ideas to improve fisheries management and science within the requirements of the Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C.1801 et seq.); the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C.1531 et seq.); the Marine Mammal Protection Act (16 U.S.C.1361 et seq.); and other applicable laws. iii. The Secretary of Commerce shall pursue additional direct public engagement to ensure executive departments and agencies (agencies) are focusing core fisheries management and science functions to directly support priority needs that strengthen our Nation's seafood supply chain. b. Upon completion of the process described in subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of Commerce shall consider updating d.dy° PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP RESTORING AMERICAN SEAFOOD COMPETITIVENESS APRIL 17, 2025 C. a the Department of Commerce's contribution to the Unified Regulatory Agenda. The Secretary of Commerce shall resume submission of annual reports to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, and the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality pursuant to these activities as described in Executive Order 13921. The Secretary of Commerce shall direct the National Marine Fisheries Service to incorporate less expensive and more reliable technologies and cooperative research programs into fishery assessments conducted pursuant to 16 U.S.C.1867. As soon as practicable, the Secretary of Commerce shall expand exempted fishing permit programs to promote fishing opportunities nationwide. Further, the Secretary of Commerce shall take all appropriate action to modernize data collection and analytical practices that will improve the responsiveness of fisheries management to real-time ocean conditions. The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall develop and implement an America First Seafood Strategy to promote production, marketing, sale, and export of United States fishery and aquaculture products and strengthen domestic processing capacity. This program shall accelerate the Department of Agriculture's efforts to educate American consumers about the health benefits of seafood and increase seafood purchases in nutrition programs. Within 60 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative, in consultation with members of the Interagency Seafood Trade Task Force, shall assess seafood competitiveness issues and jointly develop a comprehensive seafood trade strategy. The strategy shall be based upon the Seafood Trade Strategy of November 3, 2020, that improves access to foreign markets and addresses unfair trade practices — including IUU fishing and unjustified non - tariff barriers — while ensuring a fair and competitive domestic market for United States seafood producers. The United States Trade Representative shall examine the relevant trade practices of major seafood -producing nations, including with regard to IUU fishing and the use of forced labor in the seafood supply chain, and consider appropriate responses, including pursuing solutions through negotiations or trade enforcement authorities, such as under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411). The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and other relevant agencies, shall immediately consider revising or rescinding recent expansions of the Seafood Import Monitoring Program to unnecessary species and further improve the program to more effectively target high -risk shipments from nations that routinely violate international fishery regulations. The Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall use cost savings to improve thorough checks at United States ports -to prevent IUU seafood from entering the market. The Secretary of Commerce shall further consider options to use improved technology to identify foreign fishery -related violations. Within 180 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall review all existing marine national monuments and provide recommendations to the President of any that should be opened to commercial fishing. In making these recommendations, the Secretary of Commerce will consider whetherthe opening of the monuments to commercial fishing would be consistent with the preservation of the historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest originally identified in the proclamations establishing the marine national monuments. Sec. 5. General Provisions. a. Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: i. the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or ii. the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. b. This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. c. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. PF RESTORING AMERICAN SEAFOOD COMPETITIVENESS � APRIL 17, 2025 What is fentanyl? The drug landscape is dramatically different from even just a few years ago. Fentanyl is a deadly synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin. CDC and Alaska Department of Health data indicate that Alaska experienced the largest percent increase in drug overdose deaths of any state between 2022 and 2023, and that fentanyl-related overdose deaths among Alaskans increased by nearly 75 percent. What are fake pills? Cartels are manufacturing fentanyl and pressing it into AUTHENTIC ' oxycodone fake pills. Fake pills are M30tablets made to look like candy, Xanax, Adderall, and other pharmaceuticals. DEA lab TAKE testing reveals 6 out of every oxycodoneM30tablets 10 fake pills with fentanyl containing fentanyl contain a lethal dose. Each pill contains a different amount of fentanyl—even just HALF a pill can kill. How is fentanyl being distributed? Drug traffickers are using social media to advertise and sell drugs. If you have a smartphone and a social media account, then a drug trafficker can find you. Ads for particular drugs are associated with specific emoji icon combinations. Just a 2 milligram dose of fentanyl—which r fits on the tip of a pencil —is r ;t enough to kill a person. 17 Drug Overdose Deaths in Alaska 255 247 Data includes fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine -related deaths Source: Alaska Division of Public. Health. 123 121 129 141 133 146 �105�� What are fentanyl's effects? 357 Fentanyl use can cause confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, changes in pupil size, cold and clammy skin, coma, and respiratory failure leading to death. Tips for parents & caregivers 1. Encourage open & honest communication. 2. Explain what fentanyl is and why it is so dangerous. 3. Stress never to take any pills not prescribed for you by your doctor. 4. No pill purchased on social media is safe. 5. Fentanyl is found in most illegal drugs. 6. Help your loved one create an "exit plan" so they're prepared if ever pressured to use drugs. Every Alaskan is invited to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl on their social media platforms. Use the hashtag #OnePillCanKill and tag Senator Sullivan in your posts to be featured! w Pei vitn-nxTl ivi tliA MaxxTc � Facts & Figures Additional Resources • In 2023, IDEA seized more than 80 million fentanyl- laced pills and nearly 12,000 pounds of fentanyl powder —equivalent to 390 million+ lethal doses. • In 2022, 11 % of 8th graders, 21.5% of 10th graders, and 32.6% of 12th graders reported using an illicit drug in the past year. • The flow of illicit fentanyl often begins with precursor chemicals and equipment manufactured in China, which are then shipped to Mexico, where fentanyl is synthesized before being smuggled into the U.S. • Between June 2023 and June 2024, fatal overdoses declined 16.6% nationally, but increased by nearly 39% in Alaska. • Fentanyl is the leading cause of death among U.S. adults aged 18 to 45. • Naloxone is a widely -available, easy -to -use medication that can stop an overdose before it becomes fatal. U.S. DEA "One Pill Can Kill" Campaign dea.gov/OnePill "Opioids in Alaska," Alaska Department of Health health.alaska.gov/dph/Director/Pages/ opioids/home.aspx Free Naloxone Kits Statewide (Project Hope) health. alaska.gov/osmap/Pages/hope.aspx U.S. DEA Resources for Parents getsmartaboutdrugs.gov U.S. DEA Resources for Youth justthinktwice.gov Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) samhsa.gov U.S. DEA Operation Prevention operation prevention.com U.S. SENATOR Q DAN SULLIVAN I sullivan.senate.gov/onepill Dear Alaskan, The one Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBsigned into law on July 4, 2025, is the product months of relentless, 11 focused work on behalf of Alaskans —and it deliers significant wins v for our state. I think it is safe to say, no state fared better from this bill. I've been delivering the following powerPoint presentation to groups of Alaskans around the state to highlight the numerous positive provisions we secured in the OBBB wfacts aboand ut set the record straight with the ,\, what is —and is not —in reas and he bill. Behave heacause ed OBBBA covers many �elements, I've from Alaskans about varYn g onse outlining also prepared a thorough response acts on its provisions and the benll eficial imp to access Alaska. To review my lease visit my website additional resources, p at sullivan•senate.gov/obbb. It is an honor of a lifetime to serve You in the United States Senate. If you are or wen t a challenge with a federal agency, to weigh in on important issues for our state and country, 1 encourage you to reach out to me online or through one of my regional offices across the state (contacts provided on the back cover of this booklet). < Senator Dan Sullivan Unleashing Alaska's resource potential • Lease sales mandated in law; return to rules established under first Trump administration. ANWR — 4 sales in 10 years; State revenue share increased from 50 to 70% after 2034; at least 1.6 million acres. NPR -A — 5 sales in 10 years; State revenue share increased from 50 to 70% after 2034; 20 million acres. Cook Inlet — 6 sales in 10 years; State revenue share increased from 27 to 70% 2034; minimum of 1 million acres per sale. Avoids $4.5 trillion tax hike on all Americans, extending relief from 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. • Prevents $2,380 tax increase on every Alaskan, and a 25% tax increase on 58,000+Alaska small businesses. Estimated annual tax savings of $7,600-10,900 for family of four. • Preserved 2x standard deduction, indexed to inflation. • Permanent, boosted $2,200 Child Tax Credit. • Enhanced Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit. • Improved Employer Child Care Credit. • Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA) increased from $5,000 to $7,500. • Eliminates taxes on tips, overtime, new American - made auto loan interest. • Expands tax relief for small businesses (991 % of Alaska businesses). • Solidifies tax credits for affordable housing, opportunity zones, and new markets. • Adds tax credit emphasis on economically disadvantaged and rural communities. • Charitable deduction even for those taking the standard deduction. Expands existing excise tax to discourage excessive salaries for top -tier corporate execs. Contrary to false claims, OBBB makes no changes to marginal tax rates for millionaires and billionaires. They are taxed at the exact same rate as they were prior to the OBBB's enactment. Sen. Susan Collins' OBBB tax amendment. • Would've raised top tax bracket for those making $25 million+ / year from 37% to 39.6%, with revenues going to fund rural hospitals. I supported this amendment. Sen. Chuck Schumer and nearly every Senate Ir Democrat voted against it, ensuring its failure. Making the Largest Investme- Coast • • History $25 billion for FY 2026: • 16 new icebreakers: 3 Polar Security (heavy), 3 Arctic Security (med), 10 light icebreakers. • 22 new cutters, including OPCs, FRCs. i • $4.379 billion to repair, replace shoreside facilities and aging infrastructure, benefitting Alaska's coastal communities. • 40+ new helicopters, 6 new C-130J aircraft. r • $300 million for homeporting of Juneau icebreaker, USCGC Storis. • Solidifies Alaska as Arctic operations hub in light of increasing aggression from China & Russia. Biden Administration's open border policies facilitated humanitarian & national security crisis, entry of -11 million new illegal immigrants. Under Trump Administration, illegal border crossings have dropped 99%. $100 billion+ to secure the border, halt drug & ' 0 14- human trafficking, and keep Americans safe. '« • $46 billion for southern border wall. $48 billion in additional law enforcement funding. $8 billion for Border Patrol & fleet vehicles; $6 billion for new technology. III Priorities: Taking care of troops; advancing "Peace through Strength"; building up Alaska -based military. • $9 billion for service member housing, child & health care. builds on 14.5% pay increase. • $9 billion for air superiority (Belson & JBER). • $25 billion down payment on `Golden Dome: • $1.975 billion for improved radars. • $800 million for next-gen interceptors. • $115 million for Arctic infrastructure, such as Adak. • $12 billion for Pacific Deterrence Initiative. • $29 billion for U.S. Navy shipbuilding. • Investments needed to deter increasing Chinese and Russian aggression in the Arctic. n Alaska has 2.35x higher accident rate,1.34x higher fatality rate than rest of the U.S. $12.5 billion for nationwide ATC overhaul. • $80 million for 50+ Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS), 60+ Visual Weather Observing Systems (VWOS), 64+ weather camera sites. $40 million for FAA Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative (FAAASI) projects. Builds on President Trump's May 2025 announcement of 174 new weather stations for Alaska. • No changes to Medicare or Social Security. • Main Medicaid reforms focused on provider taxes & state -directed payments — Alaska not impacted. • Four Medicaid funding streams: ~ • Traditional Expansion • Tribal CHIP • Correcting misinformation: No Medicaid funding cuts for Alaska. Situations that aren't "cuts": • Able-bodied, childless adult chooses not to work / volunteer. • State fails to effectively implement statutory exemptions to new requirements. • Alaskan gets good -paying job with health coverage and r graduates from Medicaid's income requirements — that should be our collective goal. a OBBB originally included Sullivan provision seeking fair increase to Alaska & Hawaii's FMAP (federal Medicaid match) to better reflect our high cost of living, health care delivery. CBO estimate: $200 million+ / year. • Had Senate GOP, White House support. • Stripped out by Senate Democrats (Byrd bath). • Bill also included increase to inpatient (IPPS) reimbursement rates for rural hospitals to reduce burden of uncompensated care. • Stripped out by Senate Democrats. r r Negotiated doubling of 5-year Rural Health Transformation Fund (RHTF) — now $50 billion. Shaped RHTF formula — One half of fund equally distributed to states; second half determined by CMS formula favorable to Alaska. • 20 hours/week for able-bodied, aged 19-64, w/o children; work, volunteer or education & training; includes numerous exemptions. Carve -outs for Alaska — delayed implementation; exemptions for Alaska Natives for work and redetermination requirements. • Safeguarding interests of seniors, individuals with disabilities, those facing financial hardships, and economically -disadvantaged rural communities. • Seniors: $12,000 tax deduction per couple; exemption from work requirements; 2.5% "doc fix" to maintain Medicare access; repeal of Biden- era nursing home staffing mandates. • Alaska Native people:100% federal Medicaid match; exempt from work requirements. • Disabled Alaskans: Permanently extends tax-free savings provisions for ABLE accounts; expands home- & community -based care. • Expands telehealth access by allowing copays to be covered outside of overall health insurance , deductibles. • SNAP work requirements, cost -share changes. *[7 • Exemptions: parents or guardians of children 14 & under; caregivers; individuals struggling r. p with addiction; pregnant women; disabled veterans; Alaska Native people; areas with high unemployment. • Carve -outs for Alaska — Flexibility, delayed cost share and work requirement deadline for states making good faith effort to fix high errors ratesand implement new systems. than on national defense ($870 billion). OBBB reduces spending by $1.2 trillion, reduces deficit by $360 billion over 10 years. Real wages increase by $7,200/year. At least 11 percentage points added to annual real GDP growth rate. (e.g. increase from 2.0%to 3.1%). Debt to GDP falls to 94% by 2034 from current 99%, rather than rising to 117% in same period. Challenges to `Byrd rule' and Senate parliamentarian's role are not self-executing. Only people advocating for Medicaid cuts in Alaska were Sen. Schumer & Senate Democrats. Alaska provisions challenged by Senate Dems: • ANWR leases. Funding for potential Arctic military bases. • NPR -A leases. Charitable deductions r • Cook Inlet leases. for Alaska whaling f • Increased funding for rural communities. _ Alaska hospitals. Greater flexibility for • Coast Guard funding for SNAP requirements. Alaska, including Juneau icebreaker home -porting. • Close coordination needed between the Alaska Congressional Delegation, Legislature, and Administration. • Historic opportunity to move long -sought resource 1 development projects, create good -paying jobs. • Developing plan to qualify for major rural health care ?4?I investments in OBBB. I Addressing new work requirement implementation challenges; bringing down SNAP error rates. • Expediting infrastructure & housing needs to accommodate historic Coast Guard build-up in coastal communities. r WASHINGTON, DC ANCHORAGE © 706 Hart Senate Office Building © 510 L Street, Suite 750 Washington, DC 20510 Anchorage, AK 99501 KENAI PENINSULA 202.224.3004 907.271.5915 MAT-SU 44539 Sterling Highway, Suite 204 © 851 E. Westpoint Drive, Suite 309 Soldotna, AK 99669 Wasilla, AK 99654 907.262.4040 907.357.9956 JUNEAU © 800 Glacier Avenue, Suite 101 Juneau, AK 99801 907.205.3767 C*] FAIRBANKS 10112th Avenue, Suite 328 Fairbanks, AK 99701 907.456.0261 KETCHIKAN 1900 First Avenue, Suite 225 R Ketchikan, AK 99901 V 907.225.6880 DAN SULLIVAN ALASKA COMMITTEES SUITE 706 HART SFNAU OMCE BOUJING VVASHINGTC,N, DC 20510 Dear Alaskan, 1-InItcd tatcs fnatC July 28, 2025 ARMED SERVICES COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS VETERANS' AFFAIRS Thank you for contacting me regarding H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). I appreciate your thoughts on this matter and welcome the opportunity to respond. The OBBBA is one of the most comprehensive, positive pieces of legislation for Alaska signed into law in decades. Nevertheless, there have been over one million dollars' worth of ads in Alaska run by far -left dark money groups that have inaccurately described this bill. This letter is focused on setting the record straight with the facts about what is actually in the bill. Because the OBBBA covers many areas, with Alaskans writing me about different elements of the bill, this letter is long, but broken into different sections to enable Alaskans to focus on the areas that matter most to them. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction and General Summary — (Page 3) II. Growing Alaska's Economy and Good, -Paying Jobs Through Historic Legislation to Unleash Alaska's Extraordinary Natural Resources —(Page 5) A. Revitalizing Energy Development and Job Creation in Critical Areas: ANWR, NPR -A, and Cook Inlet — (Page 5) B. Fast -Tracking Project Permitting and the Elimination of Biden-Era Restrictions — (Page 6) C. Increasing Timber Production — (Page 7) D. Financing Energy Dominance and the Alaska LNG Project — (Page 7) E. Advancing All -of -the -Above Energy and the Development of Critical Minerals — (Page 8) III. Delivering Tax Relief for Hard -Working Families and Small Businesses — (Page 8) A. Growing Alaska's Economy (Page 9) 1. Providing Tax Relief for Middle Class Families and Workers — (Page 9) 2. Strengthening Working -Class Tax Relief through New Tax Programs — (Page 9) 3. Expanding Tax Credits for Paid Family and Medical Leave — (Page 10) 4. Curbing Excessive Executive Pay and Restoring Fiscal Fairness — (Page 10) 5. Removing Taxes on Firearms —(Page 10) B. Delivering Tax Relief to Alaska and Rural Communities —(Page 11) 1. Investing in Community Development and Economic Opportunity — (Page I1) ANCHORAGE FAIRBANKS JUNEAU SOLDOTNA KETCHIKAN MAT SU E10 L STREET 101 121H AVENUE 800 GLACIER AVENUE 44539 STERLING HWY 1900 FIRST AVENUE 851 EAST WESTPOINT DRIVE SUITE 750 SUITE 328 SUITE 101 SUITE 204 SUITE 225 SUITE 309 ANCHORAGE. AK 99501 FAIRBANKS. AK 99701 JUNEAU, AK 99W1 SOLDOTNA AK 99669 KETCHIKAN, AK 99901 WASILLA, AK 99654 (9071 271-5915 i907; 456-0261 (907) 586-7277 1907) 262 -4040 (907) 225-.6880 907) 357--9956 2. Driving Permanent Investment in Small Businesses and Rural America — (Page H ) 3. Advancing Alaska's Maritime Industry — (Page 12) 4. Supporting Alaska Native Villages and Cultural Traditions — (Page 12) C. Strengthening America's Child Care System — (Page 13) 1. Securing Permanent Investments in Families and Children — (Page 13) 2. Delivering Permanent Investments for Students and Reforming Tax -Exempt Institutions —(Page 14) IV. Making the Largest Investment in U.S. Coast Guard History — (Page 14) A. Improving the Readiness of Our Coast Guard — (Page 14) B. Strengthening Alaska's Strategic Role and Infrastructure — (Page 15) V. Securing the Border and Fighting Fentanyl — (Page 15) A. Improving Border Security and Immigration Accountability — (Page 15) B. Combating the Fentanyl Crisis — (Page 16) VI. Building Up Our Alaska -Based Military — (Page 16) A. Supporting Alaska's Economy and Military Personnel — (Page 16) B. Enhancing National Defense and Missile Defense Systems in Alaska — (Page 16) C. Advancing Peace Through Strength: Bolstering U.S. Defense Readiness — (Page 17) VII. Upgrading America's and Alaska's Aviation Safety —(Page 17) VIII. Strengthening Alaska's Health Care — (Page 18) A. Reforming Medicaid and Ensuring No Funding Cuts for Alaska — (Page 18) B. Instituting Commonsense Work and Volunteer Requirements for Able -Bodied Adults — (Page 19) IX. Protecting Alaska's Most Vulnerable Communities — (Page 20) A. Reducing Burdens on Alaska's Elders, Individuals with Disabilities, and Rural Communities — (Page 20) B. Protecting Flexibility for SNAP Benefits in High -Cost Areas —(Page 21) X. Achieving Historic Savings for Our Children's Future — (Page 22) XI. Fighting Back Against Senate Democrats and Democrat Minority Leader Schumer's Relentless Attempts to Shut Down Alaska's Economy and Harm Our Citizens — (Page 23) XII. Working with the State of Alaska on Implementing the OBBBA — (Page 24) XIII. Conclusion — (Page 25) 2 of 25 HISTORIC BENEFITS FOR ALASKA: This bill includes key provisions to: • Unleash Alaska's extraordinary resource potential to grow our economy and create good - paying jobs; • Deliver tax relief for hard-working families and small businesses; • Make the largest investment for the U.S. Coast Guard in history; • Secure the southern border and halt the flow of deadly fentanyl; • Continue the build-up of Alaska -based military; • Upgrade America and Alaska's aviation safety; • Strengthen Alaska's health care and nutrition programs; • Protect Alaska's most vulnerable communities; and • Achieve historic savings for future generations. I. Introduction and General Summary On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The Senate then substantially amended this bill with numerous provisions to benefit Alaska. On July 1, 2025, I voted with my Senate colleagues to pass the amended Senate version of H.R. 1. The House then passed this version of the OBBBA, and it was signed into law on July 4, 2025. This transformative legislation is the product of months of relentless, focused work on behalf of Alaskans. It delivers historic wins for our state, some of which I have been working on for years. These wins include provisions to unleash Alaska's extraordinary resource economy and jobs, deliver tax relief for hard-working families and small businesses, make the largest investment in history for the U.S. Coast Guard, secure the southern border and halt the flow of deadly fentanyl, continue the build-up of Alaska -based military, upgrade Alaska's aviation safety system, strengthen Alaska's health care and nutrition programs, protect Alaska's most vulnerable communities, and achieve historic savings for future generations. I think it is safe to say, no state fared better from this bill than Alaska. I fought to ensure that Alaska's priorities weren't just included in this bill, they were prioritized. An overriding focus of mine in shaping this legislation was ensuring it focuses on unleashing Alaska's private sector economy for the benefit of our hard-working families and more job creation. The OBBBA works in concert with President Trump's Day One, Alaska -specific executive order to unleash Alaska's world -class natural resource economy. The bill mandates federal agencies unlock ANWR, NPR - A, and Cook Inlet for responsible resource development. These provisions are focused on creating good -paying jobs, generating billions of dollars in new revenues for the state, and putting Alaskans back in the driver's seat of our economic future. Importantly, the historic resource development provisions cement regular lease sales into law for Alaska to guard against attempts by future Democratic administrations and Senate leaders to use regulatory powers to lock up our state, kill good -paying jobs, and shut down our economy, as was done with President 3 of 25 Biden's 70 executive orders and actions targeting Alaska, what I called the "Last Frontier Lock - UP. » A second overriding focus of mine in shaping this legislation was ensuring it benefits Alaska's working families. On that front, this bill is a homerun. We prevented the largest tax hike in history —more than $4 trillion —by extending the 2017 tax cuts for working families, which were set to expire later this year. The OBBBA locks in permanent, lower tax rates, an enhanced Child Tax Credit for millions of families, an increased standard deduction used by over 90 percent of taxpayers, a small business deduction that drives job creation and local economic growth, and an enhanced Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit which incorporates language from a standalone bill I cosponsored, in addition to other deductions that will help Alaskans keep more of what they earn. The White House Council of Economic Advisors predicts that the OBBBA will increase take home pay for an average family of four by over $7,000. As Chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee overseeing the U.S. Coast Guard, I also fought to secure the largest investment in Coast Guard history —nearly $25 billion, which includes funding for more than 16 new icebreakers and $300 million to homeport the Coast Guard icebreaker Storis in Juneau. The bill also significantly bolsters Department of Defense investments to make our country safer. This includes a down payment for the Golden Dome initiative, in which we are building the next generation of homeland missile defense —new interceptors, sensors, and radar systems to protect the entire country, with the cornerstone of this vital system continuing to reside in Alaska. The OBBBA also focuses on redeveloping existing Arctic infrastructure, like the strategically located Adak Naval Base in the Aleutian Islands. With this bill, we are also securing our southern border with the most robust enforcement package in a generation—$46 billion for the wall, billions more for Border Patrol and law enforcement, and significant resources to crack down on the flow of deadly fentanyl into Alaska, which has devastated Alaska's youth. Contrary to inaccurate fear mongering from critics and dark money far -left ads, this bill does not cut Medicare or Medicaid funding for Alaska. To the contrary, I was able to secure significant funding —I am confident it will exceed $250 million per year for five years —to modernize Alaska's health system, stabilize our rural providers, improve patient outcomes, keep standalone hospitals open, and empower state leaders to maintain coverage for vulnerable Alaskans. The bill also includes commonsense work and volunteer requirements for these benefits, ensuring able- bodied Americans utilizing these programs are contributing to our economy, and shoring up the social safety net program for those it was intended to support —struggling single parents, pregnant women, children and individuals with disabilities or mental health challenges. At the same time, Alaska faces challenges that no other states have, which is why we secured flexibility for our state government to implement the new Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work and volunteer requirements, giving the state additional time to address program challenges without hurting Alaskans who rely on these benefits. Finally, this legislation addresses our national debt of over $36 trillion, which has reached dangerous, unsustainable levels. This level of debt drives high inflation and high interest rates, top concerns of Alaskan families. The OBBBA represents one of the largest spending reductions 4 of 25 in history—$1.6 trillion over ten years, and it accomplishes these savings principally by eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse, but not by cutting essential services for Alaskans. II. Growing Alaska's Economy and Good -Paying Jobs Through Historic Legislation to Unleash Alaska's Extraordinary Natural Resources As Alaska's former Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), I have focused for years on the opportunities we have to unleash Alaska's vast wealth of natural resources to create sustainable, private sector economic growth and good -paying jobs. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) opened up the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to oil and gas leasing, but the Biden administration spent four years trying to illegally thwart this law. This bill dramatically builds on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by mandating regular lease sales, not only in ANWR, again, but also in the National Petroleum Reserve of Alaska (NPR -A) and Cook Inlet. This is important to prevent future Democratic administrations from trying to shut down these Alaska resources development sectors of our economy through executive actions, like the Biden and Obama administrations both did. These statutory provisions, combined with the Trump Administration's Day One executive order, "Unleashing Alaska's Extraordinary Resource Potential," present a historic opportunity for our state to bolster our resource development economy, create thousands of good -paying jobs that go with it, while dramatically increasing revenues for the State of Alaska with a new, historic revenue split, providing the State of Alaska 70 percent of the revenues from federal leases. Importantly, these provisions also provide the long-term regulatory certainty that is needed for resource development projects on the North Slope of Alaska. By expanding leasing opportunities on Alaska's federally managed lands and restoring practical permitting timelines, the OBBBA will promote economic growth, create good -paying jobs, and strengthen the nation's energy security. The energy development provisions in this bill firmly unleash Alaska's unrealized potential and validate our state as the crown jewel of America's energy resources, critical to achieving our nation's long -held goal of energy independence. A. Revitalizing Energy Development and Job Creation in Critical Areas: ANWR, NPR -A, and Cook Inlet For ANWR, a key provision of the OBBBA requires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to build upon the law Congress passed in 2017 and conduct at least four additional area -wide lease sales in the Coastal Plain over the next decade, the first beginning no later than next July. The bill requires BLM to target areas rich in hydrocarbons and offer a minimum of 400,000 acres per sale with lease terms set out during the first Trump Administration's August 2020 Record of Decision. This enshrines in law that future leases will not be conducted under the highly restrictive Biden Administration's 2024 Record of Decision that limited activity to a quarter of the 1.57 million acre Coastal Plain for leasing and development and further restricted seismic testing to just 400,000 acres, preventing future study and characterization of the resource —in direct contravention of the desires of the leadership in the Native Village of Kaktovik, the only community within ANWR. 5 of 25 The OBBBA also includes a forward -looking measure that creates tax -deferred investment accounts for every newborn American, which will be seeded with a one-time $1,000 federal contribution. Similar to 529 education savings plans, the funds could grow over time through compounded interest, build greater financial security for every American from birth, and promote generational wealth -building. 3. Expanding Tax Credits for Paid Family and Medical Leave The OBBBA expands tax credits for hard-working families by making the paid family and medical leave (PFML) tax credit both permanent and more accessible, helping families balance the demands of employment and caregiving. It also expands the employer -provided child care credit to increase America's childcare infrastructure. For families, particularly in a state like Alaska where access to health services and support networks are often limited in rural areas, these expanded credits encourage businesses to provide support and help give greater financial security while managing caregiving responsibilities. 4. Curbing Excessive Executive Pay and Restoring Fiscal Fairness Despite inaccurate claims to the contrary, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act takes direct aim at corporate excess —specifically, the inflated compensation packages awarded to many top executives. Under this legislation, the Excess Employee Compensation Excise Tax is expanded to apply to corporations that pay more than $1 million annually to individual members of their leadership teams and will help discourage huge corporate salaries for highly -paid corporate CEOs when the average everyday worker makes less than a fraction of their income. By expanding this tax, we focus on charting a path toward fiscal responsibility for our country and paying down our national debt to benefit future generations of Americans. Far -left Democratic dark money groups have been relentlessly running ads stating falsely that, if enacted, the OBBBA will provide significant tax cuts to multimillionaires and billionaires. This is inaccurate. With the passage of the OBBBA, such individuals will be taxed at the same rate that they were taxed prior to the enactment of the OBBBA. The bill did not change the tax rate for these wealthy Americans. Ironically, there was an amendment to the OBBBA that would have actually increased the tax rate on the incomes of multimillionaires and billionaires, but Senate Democrats voted it down. During the debate on the bill, Senator Susan Collins of Maine offered an amendment to raise the top tax bracket from 37% to 39.6% for those making over $25 million, in order to provide additional revenues to fund rural hospitals and health care. This would have done exactly the opposite of what the far -left ads in Alaska have falsely claimed about what the OBBBA does regarding taxes on the wealthy and health care. I voted for this Collins amendment, but almost every Democratic Senator, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, voted against it, ensuring its failure. 5. Removing Taxes on Firearms Alaskans understand the importance of our 2nd Amendment rights and gun ownership. For any Alaskan who carries a weapon for hunting or self-defense, the costs and complications of 10 of 25 purchasing a new firearm can be onerous. That's why I co -sponsored an effort to remove certain firearm taxes in the 1191h Congress and am glad to let you know that my work has paid off. The OBBBA removes the tax on firearm manufacturing and firearm purchasing. Now, certain firearms and silencers will be $200 less expensive to the consumer. Alaskans know that firearm ownership is a necessary part of life in our state. I'm glad to have been able to make this part of Alaskan life easier and more affordable for many. B. Delivering Tax Relief to Alaska and Rural Communities 1. Investing in Community Development and Economic Opportunity The OBBBA makes several key economic development tools permanent, including Opportunity Zones and the Low -Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), of which I have been a strong supporter over the years. Opportunity Zones encourage investment in 25 different areas of the country, including parts of rural Alaska and Anchorage, by giving significant tax incentives to those who help, support, and invest in these important, but often overlooked communities. The Low -Income Housing Tax Credit, which is both made permanent and expanded in this bill, will now allow for more residential housing projects to be built in Alaska, helping to address our state's severe housing shortage in urban and rural communities. Together, these programs have the potential to drive a significant amount of private investment into underserved communities and are structured to provide an even greater impact in rural areas. 2. Driving Permanent Investment in Small Businesses and Rural America Small businesses are not merely a part of Alaska's economy —they form its foundation. An extraordinary 99.1 percent of all businesses in Alaska are small businesses, emphasizing their central role in driving employment, economic development, and community stability. I have consistently supported policies that strengthen Alaska's small business sector, recognizing its essential contribution to the prosperity of every Alaskan. The OBBBA takes critical steps to ensure the continued success of small businesses by permanently extending and expanding the small business deduction, which is essential for Alaska's small businesses. Without this deduction, nearly 59,000 Alaskan small business owners would face higher tax burdens, making it harder to hire workers, expand operations, and reinvest in their communities. By preserving and strengthening this deduction, this legislation ensures that Alaska's small businesses can continue to thrive, grow, and support the hard-working Alaskans who depend on them. The OBBBA also expands the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) exclusion and prevents hard-working small business owners from being unfairly taxed on both their income and assets. Business owners are encouraged to earn more, create jobs, and contribute to economic stability —particularly important in states, like ours, that face geographic and logistical challenges. Finally, many Alaska small businesses know that purchasing equipment and machinery is one of the biggest start-up costs for a new venture. These costs frequently occur before they have any sales to pay for them, and when they are short on cash. The OBBBA addresses this problem by 11 of 25 permanently allowing for full capital depreciation of these assets in the first year they're in use, freeing up cash flow and encouraging investment and job growth for Alaska's small businesses. 3. Advancing Alaska's Maritime Industry As Chairman of the Coast Guard, Maritime and Fisheries Subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, I fight every day to help improve the lives of our fishermen and our coastal communities that support them. Currently, business meals are only partially deductible for employers providing food or beverages to crew members on commercial vessels. The OBBBA includes a targeted provision allowing full business meal deductions on fishing vessels and at fish processing facilities —an important benefit for the maritime and seafood processing communities that support Alaska's maritime economy. Fishing is not only a cornerstone of Alaska's culture, but also one of our largest economic drivers, providing vital jobs and generating significant revenue in our coastal communities. By easing operational costs for fishermen and seafood processors, this deduction will enable companies in the maritime business to reinvest in their workforce, improve working conditions, and strengthen their long-term sustainability. Additionally, the OBBBA includes measures to reduce mortgage rates on seafood processing and aquaculture facilities by up to 5 percent through a tax reduction on mortgage interest. This reduction will provide immediate economic support to businesses within these sectors, which often face high operating costs due to the nature of their facilities and equipment. The bill also allows immediate expensing of business property investments and certain seafood facilities so that businesses can more easily manage their capital investments and improve operational efficiency. These provisions support long-term growth and stability for small businesses essential to Alaska's economy. 4. Supporting Alaska Native Villages and Cultural Traditions The Community Development Quota (CDQ) program was created by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council in 1992 to provide eligible Western Alaska communities an opportunity to participate in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands fisheries, which had formerly been too costly for them to enter. There are six CDQ groups consisting of eligible Western Alaska communities located within 50 nautical miles of the Bering Sea coast, stretching from the Bering Strait region down to the Aleutian Islands. The primary purpose of CDQ groups is to support economic development by using profits from their fisheries investments to reduce poverty and provide sustainable economic and social benefits to their residents, many of whom live in poverty. As a result, the CDQ groups are non-profit entities. Since its establishment, the revenue generated by CDQ groups has gone towards creating jobs; maintaining and building infrastructure, such as harbors, docks, and housing; providing training and scholarships to support workforce development; supporting collaborative community investments in public safety and public works; and fostering participation in fisheries by providing fishing gear and equipment. The OBBBA clarifies that any CDQ fisheries -related business activities —including the harvesting, processing, transportation, sales, and marketing of 12 of 25 fish and fish products —are tax exempt. This provision will ensure that CDQ revenues will provide the maximum benefit for the 65 communities and thousands of Alaskans that the CDQ program was created to benefit, particularly in terms of helping with poverty reduction in those important regions of our state. Subsistence whaling is a way -of -life and core cultural tradition for the Inupiat people of Alaska's Northwest and Northern coasts. A successful whale hunt is a great gift by our whaling captains, who share the bounty of the whale with their entire communities. It is analogous to donating to a food bank, but for many years was not recognized as a charitable contribution. In 2004, the late Senator Ted Stevens successfully amended the tax code to define the gift of a bowhead as a charitable contribution to North Slope communities. The OBBBA builds on that legacy by increasing the deduction for whale -hunting -related expenses from $10,000 to $50,000. This adjustment covers the cost of inflation and other heightened whaling costs since its enactment. I'm glad to have been able to work with our Alaska Native leaders and whaling captains to increase this deduction so that it keeps pace with inflation and continues to support our Alaska Native communities and their rich culture. C. Strengthening America's Child Care System 1. Securing Permanent Investments in Families and Children Everywhere I go in Alaska, I hear from families about the challenges related to child care, and how urgently it needs to be strengthened and reworked to better support hard-working parents. The OBBBA addresses this challenge head-on by significantly enhancing the Employer - Provided Child Care Tax Credit, making it easier for businesses to offer meaningful child care benefits. Under the bill, the maximum credit increases from $150,000 to $500,000 per year, covering up to 40 percent of eligible child care expenses. For eligible small businesses, the credit is even more generous —up to $600,000 with 50 percent of expenses covered. This expansion not only encourages larger employers to invest in on -site or affiliated care facilities, but also provides critical support for smaller businesses, especially those in rural or under -served areas. The bill also expands the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), a policy initiative I have long championed and cosponsored with my colleague, Senator Katie Britt of Alabama. The credit will now reach more families by adjusting income eligibility to include those in higher tax brackets, ensuring broader access to this relief. With 61 percent of Alaskans living in communities classified as child care "deserts," this provision offers much -needed help for Alaskan families balancing work and caregiving responsibilities. The credit rate will increase to cover 50 percent of qualifying expenses, though it will gradually phase down for higher -income households. This OBBBA provision is a vital step toward offsetting the rising cost of care and helping families —particularly low- and middle -income earners —maintain financial stability and workforce participation. The enhancement of the Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) increases the tax exclusion for employer -sponsored dependent care assistance to $7,500 annually, allowing employees to set aside more pre-tax income to pay for care -related expenses. This adjustment aligns the benefit with modern child care costs and expands its usefulness for working families. 13 of 25 The OBBBA also makes the Adoption Tax Credit partially refundable up to $5,000, ensuring that lower -income families who don't owe federal taxes can still benefit and adopt children. 2. Delivering Permanent Investments for Students and Reforming Tax -Exempt Institutions Investing in education, particularly for students from lower -income families, remains an important priority for our country. The OBBBA creates a new K-12 Scholarship Tax Credit Program, allowing individuals to receive a dollar -for -dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700 for donations made to scholarship -granting organizations. These scholarships would be available to students from families earning less than 300 percent of the area median income and could also be used to help cover tuition at private or religiously affiliated schools. States will have the opportunity to opt -in or out of this new innovative program. The bill also expands the use of 529 Education Accounts, allowing families to use savings for a wider range of K-12 educational expenses, including tutoring, curriculum materials, dual enrollment, standardized testing, and therapies for students with disabilities. This will support greater flexibility in educational planning and allow parents to pursue alternative or home -based education models. The OBBBA also delivers permanent Employer -Paid Student Loan Assistance, which excludes employer contributions for student loan repayment benefits from taxable income. Starting in 2027, the exclusion cap will be indexed to inflation, helping workers manage student loan debt and incentivizing employers to include loan repayment benefits as part of their compensation packages. In addition to supporting K-12 education and student loan repayment, the bill creates an important resource for students pursuing short-term training programs by establishing Workforce Pell grants for post -secondary credentialing. Workforce Pell grants have long been a priority of mine, helping to expand opportunities for students to gain meaningful employment skills and growing a more robust workforce for critical areas of our economy throughout our state. IV. Making the Largest Investment in U.S. Coast Guard History A. Improving the Readiness of Our Coast Guard As Chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee in charge of the Coast Guard, I worked relentlessly on the OBBBA's historic investment in our U.S. Coast Guard. The bill provides nearly $25 billion to the U.S. Coast Guard —the largest investment in the Coast Guard's history. This package is aimed at enhancing the Coast Guard's capacity to protect our nation's oceans and maritime communities by strengthening its response to rescue missions and security challenges, particularly in the Arctic and Alaska. The urgency of this critical recapitalization effort cannot be overstated, with Russian and Chinese incursions, including joint operations, increasing in Alaska's airspace and waters. The funding provided by the OBBBA is slated to deliver more than 16 new icebreakers, including up to three Polar Security Icebreakers, and three 14 of 25 Arctic Security Icebreakers. Additionally, the bill funds the procurement of nine Offshore Patrol Cutters, ten Fast Response Cutters, three Waterways Commerce Cutters, more than ten Medium Icebreaking Cutters, 40 helicopters, six C-130J aircraft, and a wide range of maritime surveillance equipment. Many of these new Coast Guard aviation and ship assets are sorely needed in Alaska, and will make Alaskans safer and more secure when they arrive in our state. These additions represent a major modernization of the Coast Guard's aging operational fleet, increasing its ability to perform search -and -rescue, drug interdiction, and maritime defense missions across the U.S. coastline. B. Strengthening Alaska's Strategic Role and Infrastructure In addition to fleet expansion, the OBBBA directs billions of dollars toward rebuilding and upgrading the Coast Guard's aging docks, hangars, and shore facilities —investments critical to sustaining long-term readiness and helping address the Coast Guard's nationwide infrastructure backlog, as found in communities like Sitka, Seward, Kodiak and St. Paul. Included within this funding is a dedicated $300 million to support homeporting of the Juneau icebreaker, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis. I've been working on getting an icebreaker homeported in Alaska for almost a decade. This is a critical next step to achieving this priority for Alaska. These provisions and investments cement Alaska's strategic role as our nation's Arctic operations hub and will strengthen our national security, create good -paying jobs with the hundreds of millions of dollars in Alaska military construction projects, and ensure that the men and women of our Coast Guard have the resources and infrastructure they need to protect Alaska's waters and coastal communities for decades to come. V. Securing the Border and Fighting Fentanyl A. Improving Border Security and Immigration Accountability Our southern border was, until recently, in a state of crisis and chaos. The humanitarian and national security crisis on our southern border was greatly exacerbated by the Biden administration's open border policies. Throughout his time in office, President Biden allowed for an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants to enter the United States, shattering previous records. This includes thousands of criminals and individuals on terrorist watch lists who have unlawfully entered our country. Thankfully, since President Trump came into office, illegal border crossings have dropped by 99 percent. I have long advocated for stronger policies to secure the nation's southern border, highlighting the negative impacts of President Biden's four years of open border policies on all states, including those that are thousands of miles away, like Alaska. The OBBBA constitutes a historic effort to address the humanitarian and national security challenges on our southern border. This legislation allocates more than $100 billion to secure our borders, including $46 billion for a southern border wall, $48 billion in additional law enforcement funding, $8 billion for Border Patrol and fleet vehicles, and $6 billion for border patrol technology. The bill also introduces accountability into our immigration system through the use of immigration fees to help offset the 15 of 25 costs of immigration. The investments and reforms in this bill are focused on combatting drug trafficking, human trafficking, and unauthorized crossings and ensuring that our borders are properly secured and that immigration laws in our country are properly enforced. We must also reaffirm our commitment to legal immigration, creating better pathways for legal immigration, and keeping our communities safe. B. Combating the Fentanyl Crisis These far-reaching border security provisions will also significantly help stopping the flow of deadly fentanyl into our country, which remains a huge problem in Alaska. In both 2023 and 2024, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized more fentanyl than ever before. Last year, 27,000 pounds of fentanyl were seized by American law enforcement on its way into the United States. Alaska's communities, from our biggest cities to rural villages, have been very negatively impacted by the deadly consequences of a porous southern border. For years, fentanyl poured into our state, surging overdose deaths by more than 40 percent between 2022 and 2023, and taking the lives of far too many of our young people. With the strong border security provisions in the OBBBA, our law enforcement will be better able stop the flow of this drug into our country and state, fight back against the drug cartels operating in our communities, and ultimately save lives. VI. Building Up Our Alaska -Based Military A. Supporting Alaska's Economy and Military Personnel As a retired Marine Corps Colonel and the Chairman of the Readiness and Management Subcommittee of the Senate Armed Services Committee, taking care of our troops and rebuilding our military, guided by a policy of "Peace Through Strength," have always been two of my highest priorities. I remain deeply committed to strengthening our military by increasing funding and resources that enhance readiness across all branches. Together, the military investments made in the OBBBA represent an important effort to modernize the U.S. military, defend America, and support those who serve and their families. The bill allocates $9 billion to improve quality of life for service members —enhancing housing, child care, and health services at Alaska's many military bases. This legislation builds on the , historic 14.5 percent military pay raise for junior enlisted warfighters that I helped secure in last year's National Defense Authorization Act —the largest in over two decades. B. Enhancing National Defense and Missile Defense Systems in Alaska I fought to include a number of strong military provisions with major benefits for Alaska in the OBBBA, including $115 million to revitalize existing Arctic infrastructure, like the critical Adak Naval Air Station in Alaska's Aleutian Islands. The bill also invests heavily in homeland missile defense systems —with $1.975 billion that will enhance radar sites, like the Long -Range Discrimination Radar at Clear Space Force Station, COBRA DANE on Shemya Island, and other installations across the state. Alaska will also benefit from $800 million for next -generation 16 of 25 interceptors at Fort Greely, and $500 million for national security space launch infrastructure that could include the Kodiak Pacific Spaceport. The missile defense investments of $25 billion in the OBBBA are part of President Trump's "Golden Dome for America" initiative, which accelerates the development of a layered missile defense system to protect the homeland —cementing Alaska at the forefront of our nation's missile defense systems. These upgrades will dramatically improve America's all -domain awareness, with Alaskan troops remaining a cornerstone in our nation's missile defense strategy. My GOLDEN DOME Act, introduced in June of this year, will further build on the down payment made by the OBBBA to protect Alaska and the nation. C. Advancing Peace Through Strength: Bolstering U.S. Defense Readiness Rebuilding our military to achieve a policy of "Peace Through Strength" has been one of my top priorities. I firmly believe that a well-equipped, well -prepared military is the surest way to deter conflict and protect our national security. The OBBBA does this with a historic $150 billion investment in weapons systems, including ship -building, munitions, and military infrastructure. These resources will directly support global force readiness and strategic deterrence, ensuring the U.S. military remains fully equipped to counter emerging threats, particularly in high -stakes spheres such as the Indo-Pacific. This investment also expands military partnerships and improves force readiness across the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening our ability to counter China's growing military aggression and uphold peace through decisive strength. Additionally, Alaska stands to gain from the $12 billion Pacific Deterrence Initiative, which includes expanded military exercises involving Alaska Command, and from the $29 billion shipbuilding provision, which will likely strengthen U.S. Navy maritime presence to help safeguard Alaska's waters. The bill also invests $9 billion in air superiority efforts that will help sustain aircraft and operations at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. VII. Upgrading America's and Alaska's Aviation Safety With hundreds of communities off the road system and fully reliant on aviation, and an air traffic control system responsible for the heavily trafficked aviation routes between North America and Asia, no state is more aware of our country's aviation safety challenges than Alaska. Alaska faces an aviation accident rate that is 2.35 times higher than the national average. The OBBBA delivers major, long -overdue investments to address these challenges head-on, building on a broader federal aviation safety overhaul announced by President Trump and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy earlier this year, which included the addition of 174 new weather stations specifically for Alaska. The aviation safety provisions in the bill include $80 million to install no fewer than 50 Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS), 60 Visual Weather Observing Systems (VWOS), and 64 weather camera sites, along with a $40 million carve -out for the FAA Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative. These weather observing systems and camera sites will provide real- time weather data and visual confirmation in areas with harsh, rapidly changing conditions, ensuring that Alaska's pilots have the technology they need to fly as safely as possible. 17 of 25 VIII. Strengthening Alaska's Health Care A. Reforming Medicaid and Ensuring No Funding Cuts for Alaska The OBBBA does not touch Medicare or Social Security, despite numerous false ads running in Alaska by far -left dark money groups saying the contrary. The major Medicaid reform in this bill centers around limitations and reductions of states' use of provider taxes and state -directed payments to enhance their federal Medicaid payments. Many observers view the use of provider taxes and state -directed payments as a scheme to minimize a state's share of Medicaid costs and get enhanced federal payments. Because Alaska is the only state in the country that doesn't use provider taxes or state -directed payments, and never has, its Medicaid program and federal Medicaid funds that the state receives are not impacted by the provider tax reforms in the bill. The State of Alaska currently receives federal Medicaid funding through four primary streams: traditional Medicaid, Tribal Medicaid, Medicaid expansion, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The federal matching rates and overall funding levels for these programs will remain consistent under current law, with no reductions to the federal share or structural funding formulas for Medicaid in Alaska. Nevertheless, there are many challenges to our health care system that I sought to address in the OBBBA. I've been working for years on legislation to increase Alaska's Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) by 25 percent to better reflect the high cost of living and high cost of health care delivery in our state. My FMAP provision was included in the Senate version of the OBBBA with White House and Senate Republican support. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that my FMAP provision would have permanently generated more than an additional $200 million in increased annual federal Medicaid dollars for Alaska. However, during the final stages of debate on the bill in the Senate, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats challenged my Alaska FMAP provision with the goal of stripping it out of the OBBBA by arguing to the parliamentarian of the Senate that it violated budget reconciliation rules. Following this review, the parliamentarian advised that the provision violated the requirements of the "Byrd Rule," resulting in the unfortunate removal of this pro - Alaska health care provision by Senate Democrats, and costing Alaska hundreds of millions of dollars in additional annual Medicaid funding. R This episode again reveals the hypocrisy of Democratic Senate Minority Leader Schumer regarding Alaska health care. While directing far -left groups to run ads in Alaska falsely stating that the OBBBA would cut Medicaid funding for Alaska, he and other Senate Democrats proactively and successfully stripped out and killed hundreds of millions of dollars from the OBBBA that would've significantly increased the amount of federal Medicaid funds coming to Alaska's Medicaid program. In response to this deliberate sabotage of Medicaid funding in Alaska by Senate Democrats, my team and I quickly pivoted and pursued an alternative solution. To address Alaska's limited health care infrastructure, the OBBBA establishes a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund to modernize health systems, stabilize rural providers, improve patient outcomes, and keep standalone hospitals open. The formula for this fund, which I shaped to benefit Alaska, allocates half of the funding equally among all states, while the remaining half is distributed based on a 18 of 25 formula developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This fund was originally set at $25 billion, but my team and I worked to double its size, and move its start date to 2026 in response to Senate Democrats killing the Alaska FMAP provision of the OBBBA. Under the formula for the first half of the fund, Alaska is due to receive $100 million annually. Regarding the other half, I worked directly with the leaders of CMS to fight for Alaska's fair share, recognizing our rural health care challenges. I am confident that the additional funding from this fund to Alaska will exceed another $100 million, with a total of at least an additional $200 million annually from the federal government to help Alaska with its Medicaid and other health care challenges. In total, this fund is anticipated to provide approximately $280 million annually for five years to help expand access and improve health care across Alaska, support providers in remote communities, and reduce the state's Medicaid application backlog through the Alaska Division of Public Assistance. This funding is a critical component in maintaining access to care for rural communities, where health care infrastructure often faces significant financial and logistical challenges. B. Instituting Commonsense Work and Volunteer Requirements for Able -Bodied Adults Overall, the Medicaid provisions in this bill are focused on making this critical safety net program stronger, more accountable, and more sustainable —especially for Alaskans and for those whom the Medicaid program was initially intended: the poor, disabled, and pregnant women. Our goal is simple: maintain strong safety nets, support the most vulnerable, and grow good -paying jobs across Alaska so more people can thrive and graduate from Medicaid to get covered through the private sector and other means, like union health care plans. The OBBBA maintains full Medicaid benefits, implementing tailored reforms that uphold Medicaid, prevents misuse, and refocuses benefits on vulnerable Americans. To do so, this bill introduces work and volunteer requirements of 20 hours per week for certain able-bodied Medicaid enrollees aged 19 to 64. I support these Medicaid work and volunteer requirements for those who are able, while noting that the bill also includes commonsense, work exemptions that are tailored for Alaska, including for Alaska Native people, those who live in places with low employment opportunities, disabled veterans, pregnant women, and people with mental health and substance use disorders. The work and volunteer requirements of 20 hours per week in the OBBBA are more modest than the 30 hours per week that were established in the bipartisan and successful welfare reform legislation led by the Clinton Administration during the 1990s. In the OBBBA, this 20-hour requirement can be met through work, worker training, going to school, or volunteering. Such a requirement is also in keeping with the overall goals of social safety net programs, like Medicaid, which is to take care of the truly vulnerable and disabled in society, but also to encourage upward mobility to enable able-bodied Americans to rise up and eventually graduate from such programs with good -paying jobs that come with their own health care benefits. 19 of 25 Despite these broad flexibilities, I heard from some organizations that these commonsense work and volunteer requirements would be difficult to implement by 2026 in Alaska. To ease implementation concerns, the bill includes a "good faith" waiver, which the Alaska delegation worked hard to secure, that gives certain states additional time, until 2028, to come into compliance. Of course, if those who are required to meet the OBBBA's 20 hour -per -week work and volunteer requirement choose not to comply, they could lose their Medicaid coverage. But that would be a decision they make, not a federal cut to Alaska's Medicaid funding. Similarly, the State of Alaska has experienced administrative delays and has a history of implementation challenges. If individuals lose coverage for that reason, that does not constitute a federal cut to Medicaid. Furthermore, if Alaskans graduate from Medicaid income eligibility requirements because they have found gainful employment in the stronger Alaska economy the OBBBA is likely to generate, that is also not a Medicaid cut, but a goal that most Alaskans likely share. The legislation also upholds existing federal prohibitions on Medicaid funding for abortion - related services, in line with the bipartisan Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal taxpayer dollars from funding abortion. While the text does not name specific providers, the policy effectively prohibits Medicaid reimbursement to organizations that offer such services — redirecting taxpayer resources toward essential care providers, like Alaska's nearly 200 Community Health Centers. The bill includes carve -outs so that Community Health Centers may continue to provide emergency abortions when they are medically necessary. All of these reforms aim to maintain strong safety nets, reduce barriers to care, and grow employment across Alaska, while preserving Medicaid for those who need it most. Despite false ads run by far -left groups who for months have fearmongered on this legislation, this bill does not cut Medicaid dollars for Alaska. To the contrary, the bill will actually provide hundreds of millions of additional federal dollars annually to strengthen health care for Alaska across our state. IX. Protecting Alaska's Most Vulnerable Communities A. Reducing Burdens on Alaska's Elders, Individuals with Disabilities, and Rural Communities My team and I worked hard to ensure the OBBBA protects Alaska's most vulnerable communities, especially our seniors, Alaskans with disabilities, and those struggling to make ends meet. For years, Alaska workers who qualify for retirement benefits for certain programs, such as Alaska's PERS and TRS, have been penalized by the Social Security Administration and the IRS for being pushed into a system they did not choose. I was a strong supporter of the Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law earlier this year, to fix this problem for our seniors, strengthen our state's workforce, help with recruitment efforts, and benefit hard-working Alaska families. Building on this success, I worked to ensure that the OBBBA included strong provisions that particularly benefit retirees and seniors, and those experiencing financial hardship. For older Alaskans, the bill provides a $12,000 tax deduction per couple ($6,000 per individual) designed to reduce Social Security tax burdens. This measure is estimated to increase 20 of 25 the lifetime wealth of seniors aged 60 and older by between $9,000 and $17,500—offering meaningful financial relief for those on fixed incomes. The OBBBA repeals components of the Biden-era nursing home staffing mandates, which had posed a serious threat to Alaska's long-term care facilities, particularly in our rural communities. The rollback of these federal requirements, which was an important priority of the Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association, will help prevent the closure of vital nursing homes that serve older Alaskans and ensure that these critical services remain available across our state. To further support Alaska's seniors, this legislation also includes a fiscal year 2026 "doc fix" which ensures Medicare patients will continue to receive essential services from their health care providers without interruption. The bill also exempts seniors over 65 from any Medicaid and SNAP work requirements, recognizing the needs of older adults and protecting their access to essential benefits. Regarding the accessibility of health care for our vulnerable populations, the bill allows high - deductible health plans to cover telehealth services when the deduction thresholds have not been met, removing a major cost barrier for seniors and residents in rural communities who increasingly rely on virtual care options. This change ensures that more Alaskans, regardless of their location, can access medical services without prohibitive out-of-pocket expenses. Additionally, the OBBBA expands home and community -based services for individuals with disabilities —a provision I was proud to cosponsor and champion —to improve accessibility and the quality of care for some of our most vulnerable populations. I also worked to ensure the bill maintains a 100 percent federal match for Medicaid services provided to Alaska Native people, ensuring full federal funding for care delivered through Tribal health organizations is not impacted at all. Similarly, Alaska Natives are exempt from Medicaid and SNAP work and volunteer requirements. In this regard, the dishonest ads driven by far -left groups that have been running in Alaska that falsely claim the bill will take Medicaid and Medicare from Alaska Natives are particularly shameful, given that such ads are completely_ false and are obviously designed to scare Alaska seniors and elders. Finally, to make it easier to save for health care expenses later in life, the OBBBA enables anyone on a bronze or catastrophic plan to contribute to a tax -advantaged Health Savings Account. This tax -advantaged savings account has tax-free contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free distributions when used to pay for medical expenses. This is one of the best ways that our country allows people to take charge of their medical care and be independent in their health care expenditure decisions. B. Protecting Flexibility for SNAP Benefits in High -Cost Areas The OBBBA takes important steps to address food security by providing targeted protections for recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, an important resource in Alaska —especially in rural areas where food costs are exceptionally high, and access is limited. Programs like SNAP were created to protect our most vulnerable populations, and this legislation helps ensure that these social safety net programs are there for Americans and Alaskans who need them. 21 of 25 This bill provides good governance SNAP cost -sharing measures to ensure that states properly administer their programs and get SNAP benefits to people who need them most. Unfortunately, the State of Alaska has recently had the highest "error rate" for SNAP benefits in the country. Our state needs to do a better job to bring the error rate down when administering SNAP. For that reason, our delegation worked hard to include in the OBBBA extra time for Alaska to modernize and update its SNAP public assistance program with appropriate reforms to bring down our state's error rate and make sure SNAP benefits go to intended Alaska beneficiaries who need this program. Our Alaska congressional delegation secured up to a two-year delay before these state -federal SNAP cost -sharing measures come into play. This crucial extended implementation period for Alaska will provide the State the time it needs to overhaul and improve its system and better serve Alaskans. Similar to the commonsense Medicaid work and volunteer requirements, the OBBBA's SNAP work requirements have flexibilities that take into account many unique challenges that exist in Alaska. These flexibilities include exemptions for all Alaska Native people, parents or guardians of children 14'and under, caregivers for incapacitated individuals, individuals who are medically frail or are dealing with a substance use disorder, pregnant women, and individuals living in areas of high unemployment. X. Achieving Historic Savings for Our Children's Future As a father of three, I am very concerned about the future of our nation's finances and the burden our children will bear for the debts we are creating today. Our national debt of over $36 trillion has reached dangerous, unsustainable levels. Last year, we paid out more in interest on this debt —upwards of $950 billion —than we did to fund our military, about $870 billion. This $950 billion did not go to building bridges, roads, ports, or sewer projects in Alaska. This money went to bond holders, many of whom live in Asia, not America. When you look at history, great powers begin to fail when they hit this precarious inflection point —spending more in interest on the debt than they do to protect their own nation. These debt and spending levels also drive high inflation and high interest rates. These both are the main drivers of the high cost of living which remain the top concern of Alaskan families. The OBBBA represents one of the largest spending reductions in history—$1.2 trillion —and will reduce the deficit by $360 billion over ten years, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Importantly, this bill accomplishes these savings principally by unleashing private sector growth, eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse, but not by cutting essential services. An analysis from the White House Council of Economic Advisors found that the bill will add at least 1.1 percentage points to the annual real GDP growth rate (e.g. an increase from 2.0% to 3.1 %) in the first four years of implementation, protect and create 7 million full-time equivalent jobs, and create an additional $2 trillion in deficit reduction through the increased growth it will provide. That same analysis showed that, because of this increased growth, debt as a percentage of GDP will fall to 94 percent by 2034 from its current rate of 99 percent, as opposed to rising to 117 percent of GDP if the OBBBA was not signed into law. 22 of 25 XI. Fighting Back Against Senate Democrats and Democrat Minority Leader Schumer's Relentless Attempts to Shut Down Alaska's Economy and Harm Our Citizens During the debate over a budget reconciliation bill, like the OBBBA, the Senate Parliamentarian is responsible for determining whether certain provisions violate what is known as the "Byrd Rule," which dictates that a provision in reconciliation legislation must be principally focused on the budget, spending and taxes. However, the Byrd Rule is not self -executing —the Senate parliamentarian does not automatically review the bill for Byrd Rule violations. Instead, specific provisions must be challenged by Republican or Democratic Senators in order for the parliamentarian to issue a ruling that potentially strips the provision from the bill. In the case of the OBBBA, Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Schumer, challenged nearly every single provision in the bill described above that would benefit Alaska. No state was targeted for harm by Senator Schumer and his fellow Senate Democrats more than Alaska. As noted above, the most notorious and hypocritical example of targeting Alaska for harm was the Senate Democrats challenging and killing a provision I worked on for years to increase the federal Medicaid FMAP match for Alaska. This pro -Alaska Medicaid FMAP provision was included in the Senate text of the OBBBA, supported by all Senate Republicans and the White House, and would have delivered hundreds of millions of additional dollars each year in federal Medicaid funding to our state. Despite this, far -left-wing affiliated Democrat groups have been running blatantly false attack ads in Alaska claiming that his bill would cut Medicaid and Medicare benefits —an accusation that, again, is untrue. Here is the undeniable truth: The only Senators who proactively and successfully sought to cut Medicaid funding for Alaskans throughout this process —costing our state hundreds of millions of federal dollars —were Senator Schumer and his fellow Senate Democrats. But, as noted above, we pivoted to limit the damage caused by the Senate Democrats' harmful goal of cutting Medicaid funding directly for Alaska from the OBBBA. Their efforts to harm Alaska didn't stop there. The OBBBA had another pro -Alaska health care provision of mine to increase inpatient (IPPS) reimbursement rates for rural hospitals in Alaska and Hawaii, which I had introduced as a bill last Congress. This change would have increased federal payments to Alaska hospitals, helping them better cover costs and reduce the burden of uncompensated care. My pro -Alaska health care provision in the bill was also challenged by Senate Democrats, and ultimately stripped out of the OBBBA. However, the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Dr. Oz, called both me and Senator Murkowski and committed to implement this policy administratively. Throughout the entire debate and amendment process surrounding this important piece of legislation, Senator Schumer and his fellow Senate Democrats continued their focused efforts to strip out of the OBBBA every major provision intended to help Alaska. For example, Democratic Leader Schumer and his Senate Democrat colleagues sought to eliminate provisions mandating leasing in ANWR, the NPR -A, and Cook Inlet, central to Alaska's energy economy and long-term economic stability. By attempting to remove these resource development 23 of 25 provisions, Senate Democrats were not only attacking Alaska's economy they were undermining national energy security and trying to kill thousands of good -paying jobs for Alaskans. Senate Democrats also fought to remove Coast Guard funding in Alaska, including support for facilities tied to the new icebreaker homeported in Juneau. They fought to strip out funding for Arctic military bases, jeopardizing our nation's military readiness and Alaska's central role in protecting American interests in the Far North. They attacked provisions to improve border security. They even tried to kill from the bill provisions that were focused on poverty reduction and strengthening cultural traditions in our Alaska Native communities by trying to strip from the OBBBA pro -Alaska Native provisions that helped whaling and CDQ group communities. On top of that, they tried to kill provisions in the OBBBA that would grant greater flexibility for Alaska's SNAP program, a move that would have directly and negatively impacted families in rural Alaska who depend on these benefits to access basic nutrition in regions where food costs are very high. In fact, after dozens of hours of debate and amendment votes on the OBBBA, the final amendment voted on was one offered by Senate Democrats to strip out of the OBBBA a provision intended to provide Alaska more time to implement SNAP work and volunteer requirements. Fortunately, it failed. Their efforts throughout this process are sadly consistent with the long pattern of national DC Democrats' attempts, for decades, to lock up our state, shut down our economy, and hurt our working families. Alaskans should know that that is the goal of the far -left dark money groups who have been recently running false ads throughout Alaska attacking the OBBBA and me. The pro -Alaska provisions we fought hard to keep in the final version of this bill and Senate Democrats fought to keep out are not luxury items —they are foundational investments in Alaska's economy, security, and well-being. From resource development to military infrastructure, health care to food security, these measures reflect the needs and priorities of our unique state and I am proud to have championed all of them. As Alaskans, we are strong, resilient, and determined, and I will always fight for the interests of Alaskans. Ultimately, national Senate Democrats' relentless attempts to strip from the OBBBA all of these positive and historic provisions for Alaska did not prevail. We Alaskans did. XII. Working with the State of Alaska on Implementing the OBBBA As we work to implement this bill and the many provisions that have very strong bipartisan support throughout Alaska, it will be critical for our congressional delegation to be in close coordination with both the executive and legislative branches of our state government. For instance, we have a historic opportunity with this bill and the Trump administration to move forward and develop long -sought-after resource development projects—ANWR, NPR -A, Alaska LNG, Cook Inlet —especially now that we have a future state -federal revenue share that dramatically favors Alaska with 70 percent of revenues going to the state. As we continue to work on permitting reform to expedite projects at the federal level, it will be imperative that the State of Alaska also takes strides in expediting its own permitting process, so we don't miss this opportunity to develop our resources and create good paying jobs. 24 of 25 Many of the key programs in this legislation addressing health care and public assistance are state -federal shared programs, like Medicaid and SNAP. As noted above, the state has had administrative challenges implementing Medicaid and will need to address them. The State of Alaska will also have to submit a plan to qualify for the Rural Health Transformation Fund provision I was able to include in the OBBBA. Over five years, this fund will likely generate approximately $1.4 billion for our health care system, but only if the state has a comprehensive plan on how it's going to use these funds. This plan will be something my team and I will work closely with the state to complete. Secondly, given some of our state's challenges as it relates to SNAP, we were able to get a significant implementation delay so that the State of Alaska could work to fix its high "error rate" for SNAP benefits. The State of Alaska has my commitment to work with them to help fix this high "error rate" and create a system where people who qualify for the program get the benefits, and those who don't qualify don't get them. There is an extended window for Alaska to fix this issue, but we must work together to do so. Finally, as it relates to the significant Coast Guard funding the state will receive, it will be important to have plans and policies in place in cities like Juneau that can expedite homeporting, housing, and other infrastructure needs for the incoming U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis. Once again, we will work with the state closely to ensure that these plans and policies are in place. XIII. Conclusion The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is transformative legislation that will unleash Alaska's extraordinary resource potential, deliver tax relief for hard-working families and small businesses, make the largest investment for the U.S. Coast Guard in history, secure the southern border and halt the flow of deadly fentanyl, continue the build-up of Alaska -based military, upgrade Alaska's aviation safety, strengthen Alaska's health care and nutrition programs, protect Alaska's most vulnerable communities, and achieve historic savings for future generations. I am now relentlessly focused on its prompt implementation. My team and I will continue to provide as much accurate information about this bill to all Alaskans as possible. If you or an organization you are part of would like additional information or briefings, please let us know. Thank you again for contacting me on this issue. If you have any more questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me or my staff. My office can be reached at 202-224-3004 or online at www.sullivan.senate.gov. Sincerely, p,0041 F.& Dan Sullivan United States Senator 25 of 25 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 CITY OF KENAI COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the City Council of the City of Kenai will conduct a public hearing on the following Ordinance(s) and/or Resolution(s) on the above -noted meeting date: 1. Ordinance No. 3482-2025 - Amending the Official Zoning Map and Land Use Table by Rezoning Thirteen Properties Zoned with Multiple Zones and Assigning One Zoning District Per Parcel, Tract, or Government Lot. (Douthit) [On August 6, 2025 this item was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission's August 27, 2025 meeting, and the public hearing was scheduled for September 3, 2025 City Council meeting.] 2. Ordinance No. 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. (Administration) [KMC 1.15.070(d)] 1. Motion for Introduction 2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) 3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) 3. Resolution No. 2025-56 - Authorizing the Use of the Equipment Replacement Fund for Datacenter Equipment and Awarding a Contract for the Purchase of Datacenter Equipment. (Administration) 4. Resolution No. 2025-57 - Amending City of Kenai Student Representative Policy No. 20.100 to Remove the City Residency Requirements for Student Representatives to Council and to Include Sophomores as Eligible Applicants. (City Clerk) 5. Resolution No. 2025-58 - Authorizing an Agreement for Rehabilitation of the Airfield Lighting at the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration) 6. Resolution No. 2025-59 - Authorizing a Contract Award for the Kenai Municipal Airport - Rehabilitation Runway 02L/20R Project. (Administration) 7. Action/Approval - Amending Previously Adopted Resolution No. 2025-53 Authorizing A Contract Award for the City Dock Floats Purchase. (Administration) The public hearing will commence at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting telephonically/virtually or in -person and participate in the public discussion. See the agenda for additional information. Written comments may be sent to the Kenai City Council, c/o Kenai City Clerk, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, AK, 99611. Copies of the ordinances and/or resolutions are available in the Office of the Kenai City Clerk and will be available the meeting for public review. Please be advised, subject to legal limitations, ordinances a_�r r olutions may be amended by the Co�,ior to adoption without further public notice. YEA elli Sa er, MMC, ityCerk Pos ed: Augu 025� CITY OF KENAI City Council Notice of Meeting K E N A I City Hall Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK The Kenai City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 3, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Visit the City Meeting web page for information regarding this meeting: tys://www.kenai.city/meetings The public is invited to attend and participate. Virtual and telephonic options for participation are available. Additional information is available through the City Clerk's Office or by visiting our website at www.kenai.citv. Shellie Saner, MMC, City Clerk Publish: 08/29/2025 CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION & POSTING I, Shellie Saner, City Clerk of the City of Kenai, do hereby certify that on the 21st day of August 2025, 1 electronically mailed or caused to be published the foregoing Notice of Meeting to the Peninsula Clarion and requested that this Notice be published in the August 29, 2025 edition of their newspaper. On the 29th day of August, 2025, the Notice of Public rHall ,and full meeting agenda was posted at �n i Cand onthe internet at :ww.kenai.city. A e Sar Ml�, City Clerk <_f z' � §M o o A0 u z Z W v &$ a)k\ $$2 m!f $EEp # Egf a)(D ƒ��} 0 in £ 7_= mCc LL -in §6 o6 £ �\ ) E e_o@ =20� Cc CD O�§M $ff� G— p \}Mk k \/ $2a 0 (D £.0 — ea2 f0 §=G •c» £$e 7 /f >;_ �rL0 3 0 W7 k�I} o2f � 0 cu k CITY OF KENAI NOTICE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the City of Kenai Council passed or took other actions as identified below on the following Ordinance(s) and/or Resolution(s) at the above -referenced meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ENACTED AS AMENDED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3482-2025 - Amending the Official Zoning Map and Land Use Table by Rezoning Thirteen Properties Zoned with Multiple Zones and Assigning One Zoning District Per Parcel, Tract, or Government Lot. (Douthit) [On August 6, 2025 this item was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission's August 27, 2025 meeting, and the public hearing was scheduled for September 3, 2025 City Council meeting. ] 2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 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. (Administration) [KMC 1. 95. 070(d)] 1. Motion for Introduction 2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) 3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) 3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-56 -Authorizing the Use of the Equipment Replacement Fund for Datacenter Equipment and Awarding a Contract for the Purchase of Datacenter Equipment. (Administration) 4. 5. 6. 7. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-57 - Amending City of Kenai Student Representative Policy No. 20.100 to Remove the City Residency Requirements for Student Representatives to Council and to Include Sophomores as Eligible Applicants. (City Clerk) ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-58 - Authorizing an Agreement for Rehabilitation of the Airfield Lighting at the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration) ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-59 - Authorizing a Contract Award for the Kenai Municipal Airport - Rehabilitation Runway 02L/20R Project. (Administration) APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Annrndal - °rnin"A"g Previously Adopted Resolution Floats Purchase. (Administration) City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 1 wwwkenai.city MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members FROM: Shellie Saner, City Clerk DATE: August 25, 2025 SUBJECT: Scheduling a Board of Adjustment Meeting for the Purpose of Approving Minutes. Timely approval of hearing minutes is highly recommended, as it allows the Board Members who participated in the hearing are the ones approving the minutes. This practice is also crucial for preserving an accurate historical record. The Clerk's Office is requesting a BOA meeting be scheduled for the purpose of approving the July 2, 2025 BOA Hearing minutes. It is anticipated that this meeting will take 15 minutes or less and could be scheduled immediately preceding a regular Council meeting. APPROVED BY COUNCIL Date:Zs-- C 7/ K N ,7,4w E A City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 ( www.kenaixity MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager FROM: Lee Frey, Public Works Director DATE: August 26, 2025 SUBJECT: Amendment to Previously Adopted Legislation, Resolution 2025-53. This memo is to recommend an amendment to previously adopted legislation, Resolution 2025- 53, which was adopted at the August 20, 2025 City Council meeting. Resolution 2025-53 authorized contract award for the City Dock Float Purchase to Dock Builders Supply in the amount of $47,787.92. In review documentation prior to issuing Notice of Award for the contract, it was determined that the incorrect cost amount was approved in the Resolution. The awarded amount should have been $49,787.92. This change did not affect bidder order or whom the project is awarded to. The Public Works Department requests revising the awarded amount for the City Dock Float Purchase contract to $49,787.92. Your support for the following amendment is respectfully requested. The following motion is suggested: Move to amend previously adopted legislation, Resolution 2025-53, by amending the contract amount in the 2"d Whereas, 3rd Whereas and Section 1 from $47,787.92 to $49,787.92. 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