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FY2023-12 Approving Funding of the Kodiak Economic Development Corporation1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Introduced by: The Manager Drafted by: Finance Director Introduced on: 09/15/2022 Adopted on: 09/15/2022 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH RESOLUTION NO. FY2023-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH APPROVING FUNDING OF THE KODIAK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (KEDC) WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly has developed and approved a strategic plan for the Borough and one of the strategic directions in the plan is to foster responsible economic growth throughout the Borough; and WHEREAS, within that Strategic Plan has listed as a priority the need to collaborate with other governmental entities, tribes, and civic organizations to enhance economic development within the Borough; and WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly appropriated $10,000 in the FY23 budget within the General Fund Economic Development department; and WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly has received a current project list from KEDC, a copy of which is attached as Appendix A to this resolution and incorporated herein, which advances the Borough's economic development objectives; and WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly finds that it is in the Borough's best interests to grant funds to KEDC to carry out the projects on the list. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH that: Section 1. The Kodiak Island Borough approves the award of a grant of $10,000 to the Kodiak Economic Development Corporation for the purposes of assisting in completion of the remaining tasks on the KEDC current projects tracking list. Section 2. The Borough Manager is authorized to execute a grant agreement with KEDC and take such other steps as may be required to implement this resolution and provide the grant to KEDC. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2023-12 Page 1 of 2 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THIS DAY OF , 2022 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ATTEST: iI iam Roberts, Mayor Nova M. Javier, Borougli Clerk VOTES: Ayes: Williams, Arndt, Smiley, Griffin, and Turner Absent: Smith and Delgado Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2023-12 Page 2 of 2 I KODIAK ECONOMIC ',♦ DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Appendix A KEDC Project Tracker COMPLETE 3/11/2022 HIGH Strategic Planning Session Complete a strategic planning session facilitated by The Foraker Group COMPLETE 3/31/2022 HIGH Denali Commission Quarterly Report The Denali Commission Quarterly Report must be submitted by March 31st. COMPLETE 5/1/2022 LOW Project Manager Job Description Job description for part-time Project Manager position that outlines duties and responsibilities. Create and publish an up-to-date website that highlights information about KEDC, as well as updates on the COMPLETE 5/1/2022 HIGH Website Development progress of projects. The website will serve as a resource for timely economic information and outline KEDC's goals, core values, current projects, and about information. IN PROGRESS 5/1/2022 HIGH KEDC Committees Committees are needed that represent KEDC priority focuses (housing, information resource, mariculture). Meet with PSCA to discuss economic Mallory will be touring the Spaceport Complex in Kodiak COMPLETE 5/4/2022 MEDIUM partnership opportunities. and discussing opportunities for partnership in economic development in Kodiak. John and Mallory Complete. John Complete and submit report. Board Create a rough draft of JD for board to discuss. Send website creator information from the John and Mallory strategic planning session. Mallory will obtain photos of board members to send to website creator. John and Mallory Create committees for KEDC priority focuses and elect committee chairs. Mallory Create partnership options for workforce development and future sponsorships. IN PROGRESS COMPLETE COMPLETE M01:N u COMPLETE COMPLETE IN PROGRESS IN PROGRESS 5/18/2022 5/18/2022 5/30/2022 6/1/2022 Agenda template, board member packets for meetings, HIGH Governance Restructuring expectations outlined, monthly meeting cadence, determine metrics (KPI) MEDIUM Economic Overview Report and Jobs Report HIGH to] tdl 6/15/2022 HIGH 7/15/2022 HIGH 7/15/2022 HIGH 7/15/2022 MEDIUM McKinley Equity Investment Group CEO Job Description Document for Kodiak Strategic Plan City Quarterly Report Workforce Housing Committee Cost of Living Index Research IN PROGRESS 7/21/2022 HIGH Kodiak Island Housing Summit Sponsorship opportunities for the reports located on KEDC's website. Meet with the McKinley Equity Investment Group about potential opportunities with Pacific Spaceport Complex - Alaska, Mariculture, and Fleetzero. Job description for full-time CEO position that outlines duties and responsibilities Grant from EDA. A quarterly report must be submitted to the City of Kodiak to inform on KEDC's progress. I he WorKtorce Housing committee has met three times to discuss possible solutions to the housing crisis facing the Kodiak workforce. The committee plans to prepare a nrnnncal With niitiinarl cnhitinnc to thn rite and Rnrniioh The Cost of Living Index Research will allow price comparison of different essential goods. The research will be done in quarter 3 of the fiscal, with results published in October of 2022. Host the Kodiak Island Workforce Housing Summit with key stakeholders to discuss workforce housing opportunities. The summit will allow stakeholders to identify the area of need they can best meet. Mallory will be creating templates and Mallory Board Member expectation documents to distribute. John Obtain 8 sponsors for the quarterly reports. (2 sponsors per quarter). John and Mallory Continute to discuss future opportunities. John Create a rough draft for board to discuss. John John N/A Karl Outline potential solutions in a proposal for the City and Borough. Mallory Collect and input data for different goods across Kodiak. Prepare presentation for the Housing Mallory Summit that reflects KEDC Workforce Housing Committee's work over the last several months. Develop a database that reflects current workforce development programs across Kodiak, as well as identify Survey organizations and determine their IN PROGRESS 10/1/2022 LOW Workforce Development Database gaps in development programs. This database will include Mallory and Greg needs. as many organizations as possible to ensure a broad understanding of workforce development. HIdJKd ruuUldl Uld[IIJ 3Y111YLR)1ulll / 4/10/22- Infrastructure, Grant Development, and Workforce COMPLETE 4/11/22 LOW Grant Training Program Planning John and Mallory N/A IN PROGRESS MEDIUM Denali Commission Grant $250k grant request for Kelp Processing Pilot Program. John Grant to replace large scissor lift and telescoping forklift, IN PROGRESS HIGH MARAD Grant John Application in process. material handler for the shipyard. Develop and implement a sustainable funding model that Discuss different models that could IN PROGRESS HIGH Sustainable Funding Model allows KEDC to operate with one part-time Project Board Manager and one full time Chief Executive Officer. support KEDC's goals.