HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 3508-2026KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3508-2026
Sponsored by: Administration
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING DONATIONS TO THE KENAI COMMUNITY
LIBRARY FOR LIBRARY MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND PROGRAMMING.
WHEREAS, the Kenai Community Library has received $11,500 in donations from community members;
and,
WHEREAS, the donations will be used to purchase library materials, equipment, and programming
supplies; and,
WHEREAS, the purchase of library materials and online resources will enhance the library's physical and
digital collections, ensuring continued growth and relevance to meet the needs of patrons; and,
WHEREAS, the purchase of equipment will replace the self -checkout computer and other aging
technology; and,
WHEREAS, funds will enhance our Summer Reading Program 2026 and other programs; and,
WHEREAS, acceptance of these donations to advance the mission of the Kenai Community Library is in
the best interest of the City of Kenai and its residents.
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 $11,500.
Section 2. That the following budget revision is authorized:
General Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues —
Miscellaneous Donations
$11,500
Increased Appropriations —
Library — Small Tools/Equipment $ 5,100
Library — Operating and Repair Supplies 2,300
Library — Computer Software 990
Library — Books 3,110
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to expend these funds in line with the intentions of
the donors.
Section 4. 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
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that it mull have enacted the remaincer of this ordinance even without small peg, provision, or
auNication.
Section 5 Effective DateThal pursuant to KM 1.1507OID, this ordinates shall take efhxt
immediately uponm enatlent.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALABKA,T iSTH DAY&APa.
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Introduced: Mamh A,i@6
Enacted: March 18. 2026
Elle dve: March 18, 20M
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TO:
Mayor Knackaddit and Council Members
THROUGH:
Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM:
Kate Waft, Library Director
DATE:
February 20, 20M
SUBJECT:
Ordinance No. 360 .M6-Accepting and Appropriating Donations to the
Kenai Community Library for Library Materials, Equipment, and
Programming.
The Kenai Community Library received $11,500 in donations hem community members. These
funds will he Ok sm! to support library seniors, including.
• Growing our physical and dMod rximetons to meet patron made.
Expanding access to online resources.
Replacing aging tecMwbgY, such as the self -checkout computer.
• Purchasing programming supplies for the 2W6 Summer Reading Program and other
activNes.
We are very grateful for the cominued support of our community and me many ways these
donations help us serve our patrons'
Thank you for your consideration.