HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2004-09Suggested by: City Council
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASICq, SUPPORTING THE
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH AND ARCTIC WINTER GAMES' EFFORTS IN LOBBYING FOR
STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING TO COVER COSTS INCURRED IN EFFECTING
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY OF KENAI MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY.
WHEREAS, the 19t~ Arctic Winter Games were awarded to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and,
WHEREAS, this will be the first time the Games will be held on the Kenai Peninsula, the fifth
time to be held in Alaska; approximately 2,100 athletes will participate in ten venues and
representing approximately ten contingents; over 3,000 volunteers will assist in realizing a
successful completion of the Games; approximately 6,000 visitors are expected to visit the
Kenai Peninsula to attend the Games; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Multipurpose Facility was initially designed as a bare-bones
facility to enhance the quality of life for the Kenai citizenry, as well as the surrounding
community; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has invested approximately $3 million in construction costs for
the initial multipurpose facility; the addition of refrigeration, restrooms, mechanical, storage,
and dasher boards; and ongoing equipment, utility, and administrative costs to the facility;
and,
WHEREAS, in order for the facility to be used more extensively during the Games, it has been
suggested additional amenities be made to the facility; and,
WHEREAS, at their special meeting of February 5, 2004, the City of Kenai Parks & Recreation
Commission reviewed five options for improvements to the facility and unanimously
recommended to the Kenai City Council the addition of a lobby, spectator area, sprinkler
system, radiant heat and security cameras, which would continue to allow 24-hour access to
the facility for the use of the public and serve as a legacy of the Arctic Winter Games, benefiting
the citizenry of the City of Kenai as well as the community of the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
through the passage of this resolution, it demonstrates full support of the Kenai Peninsula
Borough and Arctic Winter Games' efforts in lobbying for state and federal funding to cover
costs incurred in effecting improvements to the City of Kenai Multipurpose Facility.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of February, 2004.
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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S C. BOOK2Y, III, VI(~ MAYOR