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KENAI, SKA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, INCREASING
ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AIRPORT AND AIRPORT
IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL PROJECT FUND TO CONDUCT A WILDLIFE HAZARD
ASSESSMENT.
WHEREAS, FAA regulations require that a wildlife hazard assessment be conducted at
the Airport with the goal being to minimize wildlife hazards; and
WHEREAS, the Airport last completed a wildlife hazard assessment in 2001; and,
WHEREAS, the FAA and the USDA are recommending the Airport conduct a 12 month
assessment to provide an overall picture of the present and future wildlife hazards and
upgrade to the existing Wildlife Hazard Program with the goal being to minimize
wildlife hazards at the Airport; and,
WHEREAS, grant funds are available and the City has been awarded a grant totaling
$124,249 comprised of 95% FAA $118,037, 2.5% State of Alaska $3,106 and requiring
a 2.5% local share of 53,106; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
Airport Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriation of Fund Balance
Increase Estimated Appropriations:
Transfer to Capital Projects 3,106
Airport Improvements Capital Project Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Federal Grant
State Grant
Transfer from Airport Fund
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2548 -2011
3,106
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Suggested by: Administration
118,037
3,106
3,106
124 249
Increase Appropriations
Administration 11,295
Professional Services 112 954
$124,249
Ordinance No. 2548 -2011
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KE AI, LAS
2011
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
PAT PORTER
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this 20th day of April,
AYOR
Introduced: April 6, 2011
Adopted: April 20, 2011
Effective: April 20, 2011
Municipal Airport
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Cc: Terry Eubank Finance Director
Kevin Lyon Acting Public Works Director
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305 N. WILLOW St SUITE 200 MENAI, ALASKA 99611
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Rick R. Koch City Manager
From: Mary Bondurant Airport Manager
Date: March 22, 2011
Subject: FAA Grant Offer— "Conduct a Wildlife Assessment"
As a holder of a Part 139 Operating Certificate, issued under Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations, and a receiver of Federal grants, the Kenai Airport must use the standards and
practices of AC 150/5200 -33B to manage wildlife /wildlife attractants on or near the Kenai
Airport.
During the January 2010 and 2011 certification inspections, FAA inspectors observed
moose and other wildlife inside the airport fence. Due to this observation, the airport
received a Letter of Correction recommending a full 12 month wildlife assessment and
update to the Wildlife Management Plan. Airport and Fish and Game staff were
unsuccessful numerous times in attempts to push moose off the airport; dense vegetation
and tree cover make the airport property very attractive to wildlife.
In 2001, a USDA wildlife biologist conducted a "mini" assessment ($7,000) in conjunction
with the Homer Airport; meaning that the wildlife biologist was at the Kenai Airport only 1 -2
days a month with most of the expense absorbed by the Horner Airport.
Due to the Letter of Correction and the potential threat to aviation safety, a grant application
was submitted to the FAA for $124,249. The City has now received the FAA's grant offer
for $118,037 (95 to conduct a full assessment. The Airport and State of Alaska are each
responsible for 2.5% of this project or $3,106.
This project will assess and provide guidance to address the potentially hazardous
wildlife /wildlife attractants on the Kenai Airport and bring the airport into compliance with the
wildlife hazard management requirements of Part 139.
www.kenaiairport.com.