Council enacted Ordinance 3490‑2025 to accept a $2,900,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for digester blower upgrades at the Kenai Wastewater Treatment Facility, approve an additional $750,000 appropriation after bids exceeded originally appropriated funds, and award the construction contract to Blazey Construction.

Lee Fry (project staff) told the council the grant award "took us a long time to get to this point" and that the city had completed required applications and design work. Fry said the bid results created a funding gap, prompting the $750,000 request, and noted the project team considered value engineering and adjustments. Fry also recommended replacing an aging generator at the treatment plant given its condition.

No public testimony was offered during the public hearing. The clerk called the roll and recorded six "yes" votes; the clerk announced "You have 6 yes votes" and that Ordinance 3490‑2025 "is enacted." The council did not add conditions to the award in the meeting record; staff will proceed with contracting and project implementation per the accepted appropriation.