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KENAI, ALASKA
Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -09
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING
A BUDGET TRANSFER WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND - FOR UPGRADES TO THE
AUDIO SYSTEM OF THE CITY'S COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
WHEREAS, the City's Council Chamber audio system has proven inadequate to
facilitate internet streaming of council meetings and for members of council to
telephonically attend meetings; and,
WHEREAS, based upon recommendations from the Administration consultant,
significant upgrades are needed with an estimated cost of $20,500; and,
WHEREAS, the FY12 budget included $8,600 for upgrades of which
available; and,
8,300 is still
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has identified $4,500 of available funds in the departments
advertising budget; and,
WHEREAS, the FY12 City insurance cost are $96,260 less than budgeted of which
$33,260 remains available for redirection; and,
WHEREAS, upgrading the audio system in the Council Chambers will assure public
access to Council meetings via the internet and council's participation in meeting
telephonically when needed.
NOW, TIIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, the following budget transfer be made:
General Fund -
From:
City Clerk - Advertising $4,500
Non - Departmental - Insurance 7,700
Buildings - Small Tools 8,300
$20,500
To:
Buildings - Machinery & Equipment
20,500
Resolution No. 2012 -09
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 1st day of
February, 2012.
A
Sandra vlodigh, y Clerk
Approved by Finance:
KENAI, ALASKA
Villaye with a Past, Ci y with a Future /1
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794
Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 ext 221 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014
To: Rick Koch, City Manager
From: Terry Eubank, Finance Director
Date: January 26, 2012
Re: Resolution 2012 -09
In consultation with the City Clerk, the Administration hired a consultant to review the audio
system in the Council Chambers focusing on two major issues. The first issue was the quality of
audio being provided to the audience listening to meeting on the internet and the second was
difficulties for council members when participating in meetings telephonically.
The recommendation of the consultant is to replace audio controls with more modern controls
that can integrate conference calling. Technology exists that can electronically control input
levels to reduce strong inputs to manageable levels and increase week inputs to adequate levels
as well as integrating conference calling so the listener receives sound from the chamber's audio
system and also amplifies the callers voice through the chamber's sound system.
Cost for the system upgrade is estimated at $20,500. $8,300 remains of funds to upgrade the
video equipment in the chamber that can be redirected to this project. The City Clerk has
identified $4,500 in excess advertising funds that are available and the remaining $7,700 is
available from savings on the City's insurance policies for FY2012.