HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 2003-04Suggested by: Council
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, DECLARING
THE KENAI COASTAL TRAIL AND EROSION CONTROL PROJECT THE NUMBER ONE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REQUEST FOR U.S. FEDERAL FUNDS.
WHEREAS, many public hearings have been held concerning Capital Improvement
Projects for the City of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai, after receiving, discussing, and analyzing
the input from the City Administration, Federal and State Agencies, City Citizens, and
other sources has decided to declare this project as the City's number one CIP project
for Federal Funds; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Council of the City of Kenai pledge their affirmative vote
for the maintenance and operational costs of this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, declares the Kenai Coastal Trail and Erosion Control Project the number one
Capital Improvement Project request for U.S. Federal Funds.
ATTEST:
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th day of
January 2003. .~
~'~dohn~illiams, Ma'~or
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance ~
CITY OF KENAI
REQUEST FOR U.S. FEDERAL GRANT
2003-2004 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
PROJECT NAME:
KENAI COASTAL TRAIL CONSTRUCTION AND EROSION
CONTROL PROJECT
TOTAL PROJECT COST: $10,000,000
U.S. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE REQUESTED: 100%
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & JUSTIFICATION:
The Kenai Coastal Trail and Erosion Control Project is a proposed multi-purpose trail
that will run for approximately one mile along the base of the Kenai bluffs. The trail will
begin at the Kenai Dunes Park, at the mouth of the Kenai River, and progress up the
riverbank to a new trailhead and parking area located just off Bridge Access Road.
The trail will provide a scenic walkway within the City of Kenai with easy, safe beach
access down the bluff at several locations. A scenic estuary area will be crossed with a
bridge, and periodic ramps and rest areas along the trail will provide handicapped
accessibility and opportunities for wildlife viewing. In addition to its recreational
benefits, the trail will provide needed relief to the City from ongoing erosion of the bluff
and associated property losses.
Through the years, the City of Kenai has commissioned many studies and reports for
the area of the lower Kenai River. These studies include Kenai River sedimentation,
dredging, bluff erosion, boat harbor, and others.
In 1998, the City hired Peratrovich, Nottingham, & Drage, Inc. (PN&D) to perform a
Reconnaissance Level Study for a Kenai Coastal Trail. In 1999, PN&D completed the
next phase for the City and produced the "Kenai Coastal Trail and Erosion Control
Project Design Concept Report." This report included a schematic design, right-of-way
property impacts, preliminary environmental considerations, and a rough project cost
estimate. PN&D has completed their third contract with the City, which consisted of
working on the environmental and permitting requirements of this project.
Approximately $120,000 of City funds has been spent on PN&D recent work.
The US Corps of Engineers was allocated $500,000 to complete the planning,
engineering, and environmental studies needed plus obtain the necessary permits to
start construction of this project.
This U.S. Federal Grant Capital Improvement Request is for the next phase, which is
the actual design and construction.