HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2005-07Suggested by:
Parks & Recreation
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR AN OUTDOOR RECREATION
PROJECT, KENAI SOCCER PARK, TO THE STATE LIAISON OFFICER AS PROVIDED
BY THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND.
WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council has approved a "Comprehensive Park and
Recreation Plan" for the area which identifies a demand for more recreation facilities
such as soccer fields and sports fields; and,
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, federal
funding assistance has been authorized and made available to finance up to fifty
percent (50%) of the cost of land for parks and the construction of outdoor recreational
facilities for local governmental entities; and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council considers it in the best interest to develop soccer
fields in the northern part of the city commonly referred to as Section 36, a portion of
Parcel #4301038.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Kenai,
Alaska, that
,
the City Manager is authorized to make formal application to the State
Liaison Officer for funding assistance;
,
any fund assistance so received be used to develop the twenty-five (25)
acres of land noted above;
.
the City intends, if this grant is awarded, to provide for its share of the
project cost from the City's General Fund and in-kind contributions;
.
any property acquired or developed with financial aid through the State
Liaison Officer be placed in use as an outdoor recreation facility and be
retained in such use in perpetuity unless as otherwise provided and
agreed to by the City Council, the State Liaison Officer, the National Park
Service; and,
,
this resolution become part of a formal application to the Alaska Division
of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.
Resolution No. 2005-07
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of March,
2005.
PAT PORTER, MAJOR
ATT2~ST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone-907-283-3692 /FAX: 907-283-3693
KENAI. ALASKA
MEMORANDUM
To.'
From:
Date:
RE:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director
March 9, 2005
Kenai Soccer Park
Attached is an estimated annual operation and maintenance costs for the proposed soccer fields.
Projected costs breakdown to approximately $442 per acre or $.01 per sq. fi. The Kenai
Peninsula Borough's Grounds Division costs for similar work is $.03 per sq. fi.
The Kenai Peninsula Comp. Soccer organization has unofficially indicated they may be willing
to accept responsibility for mowing and irrigation. To date, there remain questions how this may
be accomplished. However, for comparison purposes I included estimated maintenance costs
with and without their assistance. The difference is $3,834.00.
I met with our Public Works Managers (Keith & Jack) and our discussions led us to believe that
the City's in-kind match with respect to equipment usage and labor was appropriate, as
submitted in our grant. However, Keith suggested adding 40% (benefits) to City personnel
wages. This increases the City's in-kind by $648.80. Furthermore, I researched LWCF
guidelines for accounting for equipment and labor and both appear to meet grant requirements. I
will continue working with KPCS in ways they can contribute above their current in-kind
services.
I will continue working with the Kenai Parks & Recreation Commission in exploring good
management practices and site plan reviews in order to address some resident's concerns with
respect to noise, buffer zones, and increased traffic.
Over 40,000 local and state park, recreation, and conservation projects have been completed in
the US since the LWCF program began in 1965. However, the future of LWCF state assistance
program is threatened with termination in President Bush's FY 2006 budget request and related
documents released February 7, 2005. The FY 2005 ftmds are subject to a rescission request as
well. The timing may be right to participate in this program in order to address the shortage of
community fields in Kenai. The Parks & Recreation Department would be happy to administer
this grant for the benefit of the community and share in its success for many years to come.
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