MEMORANDUM

TO: Pete Sprague, Assembly President

Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Members

THRU: Dale L. Bagley, Mayor

THRU: Max Best, Planning Director

FROM: Paul Ostrander, Land Management Officer

DATE: March 20, 2003

SUBJECT: ORDINANCE 2003-13 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TRACT D, WES WARREN SUBDIVISION RANCH ADDITION, PLAT NO. 97-48, KENAI RECORDING DISTRICT FOR A FIRE STATION SITE IN THE HOLT-LAMPLIGHT AREA

The Nikiski Fire Service Area Board of Directors has determined the need for construction of a new fire station in the Holt-Lamplight area. The proposed site meets criteria for cost, site development and response time. Area demographics warrant construction of a new station in the near future. Securing a site that meets selection criteria at this time to insure availability when it is needed is in the community's best interest. Please reference the attached memorandum from Fire Chief Daniel Gregory dated March 1, 2003 for additional information on site selection.

The owners have signed an Earnest Money Receipt and Purchase Agreement to subject Tract D for $35,000. The Nikiski Fire Service Area is funding this acquisition.