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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2714-2013i L , Suggested by: Administration CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 2714 -2013 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, INCREASING GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $8,366 IN THE GENERAL FUND PARKS, RECREATION, AND BEAUTIFICATION DEPARTMENT FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR BACTERIA LEVEL MONITORING ON THE CITY'S BEACHES DURING THE 2012 PERSONAL USE FISHERY. WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a grant to the City for bacteria level monitoring during the 2012 Personal Use Fishery; and, WHEREAS, monitoring was provided through a cooperative agreement with the Kenai Watershed Forum; and, WHEREAS, bacteria levels during the Personal Use Fishery in the past have tested at elevated levels that could pose a health risk to the fisheries participants and City residents utilizing the beach; and, WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has amended the original grant agreement by increase the level of funding by $8,366 for additional testing performed during and after the 2012 Personal Use Fishery; and, WHEREAS, this appropriation shall be to the FY2013 Operating Budget of the City and shall be applied retroactively to June 30, 2013; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to monitor the bacteria level on its beaches to protect its visitors and residents from potential dangers caused by the waste generated by the Personal Use Fishery. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: Section 1: Form: That this is a non -code ordinance. New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Ordinance No. 2714 -2013 Page 2 of 2 Section 2: That estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: State Grants $gam Increase Appropriations: Parks, Recreation & Beautification - Professional Services $gam PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI ALASKA this 7th day of Au st 2013. A T: ' S dr M igh, 'ty Clerk Approved by Finance: PAT PORTER, MAYOR Introduced: July 17, 2013 Adopted: August 7, 2013 Effective: June 30, 2013 New Tent Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED) "Vllaye with a Past, C# with a Future" FINANCE DEPARTMENT 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 KENAI, ALASKA Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 ext 221 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014 \V To: Rick Koch, City Manager From: Terry Eubank, Finance Director / Date: August 1, 2013 Re: Ordinance 2714 -2013, ADEC Grant for Bacteria Level Monitoring in the Kenai River The purpose of this correspondence is to recommend Council approval of the above referenced ordinance. This action provides for the appropriation of funds to support testing for coliform and enterococci bacteria in the Kenai River during the Personal Use Fishery by the Kenai Watershed Forum (KWF). This appropriation provides funding for additional testing that was performed under the 2012 agreement and to provide better baseline sampling in advance of the 2013 Personal Use Fishery. Thank you for your attention in this matter.