HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 3506-2026Sponsored by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3606-2026
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING A GRANT FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY
ASSOCIATION FOR THE KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE DIGITAL
PATHWAYS: ONLINE HEALTH LITERACY PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS INITIATIVE.
WHEREAS, the Kenai Community Library is one of 12 libraries nationwide selected to participate in the
American Library Association (ALA) Digital Pathways Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults
initiative; and,
WHEREAS, the ALA Digital Pathways Online Health Literacy Programming is a pilot program offered by
the American Library Association and supported by United Healthcare; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of this incentive program is to expand online health literacy learning
opportunities to reduce disparities in healthcare access in our community and foster engagement in
personal health management; and,
WHEREAS, the library will offer instructor -led training focused on accessing health information online;
and,
WHEREAS, funds from this incentive program will be used to purchase health and digital literacy
materials, computer equipment and supplies, access to an online learning platform, and promotional
materials; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(d) the City may introduce and finally pass on the same day, an
ordinance making, repealing, transferring or otherwise changing an appropriation; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai and the Kenai Community Library 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 $8,000 and to
execute grant agreements and to expend the grant funds to fulfill the purpose and intent of this Ordinance.
Section 2. That estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
General Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues —
Library —Grants $8 000
Increase Appropriations —
Library —Operating and Repair Supplies $ 580
Library —Small Tools 4,420
Library —Computer Software 2,000
Library —Books 1,000
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Section 3. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall
be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in
which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder
of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall t I-e effect
immediately upon enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, TFjI�, 4T" DAY R 6.
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Approved by Finance:
nry/ H. ArfaWstedf, MaVor
Introduced: March 4, 2026
Enacted: March 4, 2026
Effective: March 4, 2026
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH: Katja Wolfe, Library Director
FROM: Hannah Meyer, Assistant to the Library Director
DATE: February 24, 2026
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3506-2026 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the
American Library Association for the Kenai Community Library's
Participation in the Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming
for Adults Initiative.
The Kenai Community Library was selected as one of only 12 libraries nationwide through a
competitive application process to participate in the ALA Digital Pathways Online Health Literacy
Programming pilot, an education initiative created to reduce disparities in access to healthcare
and health information and foster engagement in personal health management.
Through this initiative, we will offer instructor -led training focused on accessing health information
online. We are planning to offer programming specifically geared to the needs of our senior
residents. Funds from this grant will be used to purchase health and digital literacy materials,
computer equipment and supplies, access to an online learning platform, and promotional
materials.
Notification was received on February 17, 2026 that the Kenai Library has been selected to
participate in this pilot program, with an acceptance form submission deadline of March 5, 2026.
Pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(d), same -day introduction and passage of the ordinance is requested
in order to meet that deadline.
Your consideration is appreciated.