HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2006-47SUBSTITUTE
Suggested by Administrat~on
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING
THE CITY'S APPLICATION TO THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSERVATION SFY 08 CAPITAL MUNICIPAL MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN FROM WELL NO. 2,
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SANITARY SEWER MAIN SERVING WELL HOUSE
NO. 2, WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM UPGRADES, AND OTHER RELATED
IMPROVEMENTS.
WHEREAS, Well No. 2 is the only e~sting well that is in compliance with the new
maYimum contaminant level of arsenic; and,
WHEREAS, Well No. 2 is the highest water producing well in the municipal system;
and,
WHEREAS, there is only one transmission water main from Well No. 2 into the
municipal water system which is undersi~ed, causing a flow restriction and lowering
water pressure; and,
WHEREAS, the e~sting water transmission main is in excess of 35 years old and
fabricated of materials less durable than current construction standards; and,
Whereas, a connection to the sewer main from Well House No. 2 is required to support
the water treatment system; and,
WF3EREAS, the City of Kenai has identified this project as the number one priority
project for overall capital budget requests to the State of Alaska SFY 08; and,
WHEREAS, this project will provide much needed water quality improvements to the
residents of the City of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has
acknowledged the public health protection needs identified in this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the City of Kenai requests funding through the Alaska Department of
Environmental Conservation SFY 08 Capital Municipai Matching Grant Program for
the construction of a new water transmission main from well No. 2, the construction of
a new sanitary sewer main serving well house No. 2, water treatment system
upgrades, and other related improvements.
Resolution No. 2006-47
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OP' THE CITY OP' KENAI, t1I,ASKA, this 16~ day of August
2006.
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PAT PORTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: ~