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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 3486-20250.11 10�1 KENAI CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 3486-2025 Sponsored by: Administration AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING A GRANT RECEIVED FROM THE RASMUSON FOUNDATION FOR THE KENAI BRONZE BEAR FAMILY SCULPTURE PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Kenai Municipal Airport Terminal Rehabilitation Project removed all prior landscaping and irrigation systems, with subsequent landscaping improvements included in the City's Capital Improvement Plan; and, WHEREAS, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service collaborated with Airport Administration and the City Manager's Office in 2023 to discuss incorporating a bronze wildlife sculpture into the terminal's landscape design, and provided conceptual sketches of a bronze bear family sculpture; and, WHEREAS, the Bronze Bear Family Sculpture Project was presented to the Kenai Airport Commission at its regular meeting on September 14, 2023, and the Commission unanimously supported the project; and, WHEREAS, on October 19, 2023, the City Council authorized Airport Administration to incorporate the Bronze Bear Family Sculpture into the airport landscape design, pursue grant funding, and support a community fundraising committee to purchase the sculpture on behalf of the City; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has partnered with a community working group to bring the Kenai Bronze Bear Family Sculpture to the Kenai Municipal Airport, enhancing the airport entrance as a cultural and community landmark; and, WHEREAS, the Rasmuson Foundation has awarded the City of Kenai a grant in the amount of $25,000 in support of the Kenai Bronze Bear Sculpture Project; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is serving as the grant applicant and will pass through the awarded funds to the project's fiscal sponsor, Bridges Community Resources, to support the efforts of the volunteer -led working group; and, WHEREAS, the Kenai Bronze Bear Sculpture Project aligns with the City's mission to serve its citizens through listening and leading, and to promote growth and continually improve services by supporting a community -led initiative that balances public priorities with responsible management; and, WHEREAS, the project will enhance community spaces, celebrate local identity, support tourism development, provide long-term cultural and educational value for residents and visitors, and 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 and expend the Rasmuson Foundation grant funds in the amount of $25,000 for the Kenai Bronze Bear Sculpture Project. New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Ordinance No. 3486-2025 Page 2of2 Section 2. That estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund: Increase Estimated Revenues - Legislative — Grants to Agencies $2 Increase Expenditures — Legislative — Grants to Agencies 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. Approved by Finance:y , rian Gabriel Sr., Mayor Introduced: September 17, 2025 Enacted: September 17, 2025 Effective: September 17, 2025 New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 7000, / City of Kenai 1 210 Pidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 1 www.6nai.city MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager FROM: Christine Cunningham, Assistant to City Manager DATE: September 5, 2025 SUBJECT: Ordinance 3486-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant Received from the Rasmuson Foundation for the Kenai Bronze Bear Family Sculpture Project. The Kenai Bronze Bear Family Sculpture Project is a community -led effort to install a life-sized bronze bear family sculpture at the entrance to the Kenai Municipal Airport. The idea first emerged during the Airport Terminal Rehabilitation Project, when landscaping concepts were under development. With support from the Kenai Airport Commission and the City Council, the project has grown into a significant community partnership. The City is serving as the grant applicant and would pass through awarded funds to the project's fiscal sponsor, Bridges Community Resources, a local nonprofit, to support the volunteer working group leading the effort. This working group is made up of community partners, including members from the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kenaitze Indian Tribe, Kenai Art Center, Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, and current and retired City of Kenai representatives. The Rasmuson Foundation has awarded the City of Kenai a grant in the amount of $25,000 to support the Bronze Bear Family Sculpture Project. The total project budget is $200,000. To date, $124,818 has been secured through sponsorships and individual donations. In addition, approximately $20,000 in in -kind contributions —including donated shipping and marketing services —has reduced the project's effective cost to $180,000. These contributions reflect strong community support. Notification of the grant was received on September 5, 2025, creating a time - sensitive opportunity to secure funding and meet the October installation schedule. Pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(d), an ordinance making or changing appropriations may be read and passed the same day by unanimous consent. Same -day introduction and passage are requested to accept the funds and maintain the project timeline. The Kenai Bronze Bear Family Sculpture will serve as a welcoming landmark at the Kenai Municipal Airport, celebrating Alaska's wildlife, strengthening community identity, and supporting tourism. Adoption of the ordinance will allow the City to accept the Rasmuson Foundation grant and allow the Bronze Bear Family Sculpture to be installed in October. Council's approval is respectfully requested From: grantsCcbrasmuson.org To: Christine Cunningham Cc: ; Terry Eubank; Christine Cunningham; Christine Cunningham Subject: Application Tier 1 19407: Kenai Bronze Bear Family Sculpture Approved Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 4:35:21 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Congratulations! Rasmuson Foundation is pleased to award City of Kenai a Tier 1 grant in the amount of $25,000.00 for the Kenai Bronze Bear Family Sculpture project. Your organization will receive an electronic Grant Agreement via AdobeSign in the coming weeks. The Agreement will include award terms and reporting requirements. To initiate payment, please ensure the Agreement is signed and returned to Rasmuson Foundation within 15 days of receipt, through AdobeSign electronic signature. We are interested in keeping in touch with your activities during the year. Please include us on your regular mailing list and inform us if you have a special event, receive recognition for your services, or have a significant accomplishment. We would enjoy hearing about it. If you have any questions, please contact grants management at gra�nts_(2rasmuson.org or by phone at (907) 297-2700. From the entire Rasmuson Foundation team, thank you for everything you do to improve the lives of Alaskans. Best Regards, Christina Gheen Grants Manager Rasmuson Foundation