AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS FOR RENOVATIONS OF THE MOOSE PASS COMMUNITY CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING THE GRANT AWARD AMOUNT PLUS MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS

WHEREAS, through adoption of KPB Resolution 97-083, the Mayor was authorized to submit a cooperative application to the Alaska Department of Community and Regional Affairs ("DCRA") for a grant up to $200,000 under the Community Development Block Grant Program ("CDBG") for funding renovations to the Moose Pass Community Center in Moose Pass; and

WHEREAS, notification has been received from DCRA that the Borough has been awarded a grant under the CDBG program; and

WHEREAS, since it is desirable to complete renovations of the community center during the 1998 construction season a shortened hearing date is requested for this ordinance; and

WHEREAS, the Moose Pass Sportsmen's Club ("MPSC") has agreed to provide all matching cash or in-kind contributions necessary for grant award and compliance and will reserve these matching funds until the project is completed; and

WHEREAS, upon completion of the project, MPSC will have sole responsibility for operation and maintenance of the community center;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH:

SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to execute a grant agreement and related documents in order to accept CDBG funds in an amount up to $125,900 for renovations of the community center in Moose Pass.

SECTION 2. That any matching requirements will be satisfied through cash or in-kind contributions from the Moose Pass Sportsmen's Club, a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of Alaska and recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax exempt organization.

SECTION 3. That the amount of the grant award, not to exceed $125,900, plus any amounts received from MPSC are hereby appropriated to fund 271.

SECTION 4. That this ordinance takes effect immediately upon its enactment.

ENACTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH THIS 5th DAY OF MAY, 1998.