HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 3543-2026KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3543-2026
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 AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE AIRPORT PERIMETER AND
SECURITY FENCE PROJECT.
WHEREAS, this project will accomplish improvements to the perimeter fence to increase security,
mitigate wildlife issues and repair access gates; and,
WHEREAS, the cost share for this project will be 95% Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and 5% City
share; and,
WHEREAS, the Perimeter and Security Fence grant offer is $3,157,270 requiring a local share of
$166,172 for a total project cost of $3,323,442; and,
WHEREAS, the City is meeting its local match obligation through previously appropriated $247,500 for
design services; and,
WHEREAS, a double reading is requested due to the FAA requiring the acceptance of this grant no later
than September 15, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, an Invitation to Bid was released on June 24, 2026 with bids due on July 23, 2026 for the
Airport Perimeter and Security Fence project; and,
WHEREAS, three bids were received
Contractor
QAP
Chumley's Inc.
B&B Electric
Cost
$2,475,100
$2,650,000
$5,608,222; and,
WHEREAS, QAP was the lowest bidder with a cost of $2,475,100 for the project; and,
WHEREAS, the bids were determined to be responsive and responsible; 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 Airport Perimeter and Security Fence Project, award of the contract for the
project to QAP 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
$3,157,270 and expend the funds in accordance with the provisions of the grant and this ordinance.
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Section 2. That estimated revenues and expenditures be increased as follows:
Airport Improvements Capital Protects Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues -
Federal Grants
Increase Appropriations -
Construction
3,157,270
3.157.270
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with QAP in the amount of
$2,475,100 for the Airport Perimeter and Security Fence project.
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
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
Section 5. 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 KE
2026.
ATTEST:
Wchelle' V�I �ar� r, M C, City Clerk
Approved by Finance.
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Introduced: September 2, 2026
Enacted: September 2, 2026
Effective: September 2, 2026
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Lee Frey, Public Works Director
DATE: August 25, 2026
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3543-2026 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations
in the Airport Improvements Capital Project Fund and Accepting a Grant
From the Federal Aviation Administration and Awarding a Contract for the
Airport Perimeter and Security Fence Project.
The memo requests Council's approval to accept a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant
for the Airport Perimeter and Security Fence Project and award of the construction project to QAP.
The project will consist of replacement of the majority of the perimeter fencing and improvements
to the gates and access control for increased security and wildlife mitigation.
The total project cost is $3,323,442 with 95% FAA participation of $3,157,270 and 5% City
participation of $166,172. The City's cost share is being satisfied with previously appropriated
funds in the amount of $247,500 which were used for design of the project.
The FAA grant offer must be accepted by September 15, 2026, so a double reading is requested
at the September 2, 2026 Council meeting.
The Invitation to Bid for the construction project was released on June 24, 2026 and three bids
were received by the due date on July 23, 2026. Bids received are as follows:
Contractor Cost
QAP $2,475,100
Chumley's Inc. $2,650,000
B&B Electric $5,608,222
QAP was the lowest bid for the contract with a cost of $2,475,100.
It is in the best interest of the City of accept the grant and award the construction contract to QAP.
Thank you for your consideration.