HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-51Suggested by: Parks 8z Recreation Commission
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. ZOO8-Si
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING A
FEASIBILITY STUDY AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN CONSIDERATION OF A DOMED
ALL SPORTS FACILITY IN THE CENTRAL KENAI PENINSULA AREA.
WHEREAS, the Kenai Parks and Recreation Commission is tasked with investigating
and commenting on development of public recreation facilities that will serve the
people of the City of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, at its July 24, 2008 meeting, the Kenai Parks 8s Recreation Commission
unanimously passed a motion supporting a feasibility study and needs assessment be
conducted in consideration of a domed all sports facility in the Central Kenai Peninsula
area; and,
WHEREAS, there is increasing interest in examining the feasibility of an All Sports
Complex that would serve the Central Kenai Peninsula area; and,
WHEREAS, such a facility would provide the ability for year round participation in
such sports as soccer, track and field, baseball, football and other sports and
community activities; and,
WHEREAS, the All Sports Complex Task Force has been formed to pursue the
feasibility of such a project for the area; and,
WHEREAS, the feasibility study and needs assessment should be conducted in a
cooperative effort by the Kenai Peninsula Borough, the Kenai Peninsula Borough
School District, the City of Kenai and the City of Soldotna.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the City of Kenai supports and will assist in conducting, with other
entities, a feasibility study and needs assessment in consideration for a domed all
sports facility in the Central Kenai Peninsula area. The study and needs assessment
should give consideration to land availability, construction size, potential user
groups/individuals, maintenance, operational expenses, facility management, tax
payer obligations, potential activities, and identification of funding sources including
other governmental entities, private business and grants.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this sixth day of August,
2008. (L%~~
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PAT PORTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas,~City Clerk