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2023-11-09 Work SessionKodiak Island Borough Assembly Work Session Assembly Chambers Thursday, November 9, 2023, 6:30 p.m. Work Sessions are informal meetings of the Assembly where Assembly members review the upcoming regular meeting agenda packet and seek or receive information from staff. Although additional items not listed on the work session agenda are discussed when introduced by the Mayor, Assembly, or staff, no formal action is taken at work sessions and items that require formal Assembly action are placed on regular Assembly meeting agenda. Page 1. CITIZENS' COMMENTS 1-907-486-3231 or Toll Free 1-855-492-9202 (Limited To Three Minutes Per Speaker) �►WITe121►1OYUII121LTA 601 a. Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative 3-41 Capital Improvement Project Priority List For The 2024 Legislative Session Aaenda Item Report - Pdf b. Assembly Review Of Alaska Municipal League Resolutions 42-54 Agenda Item Report - Pdf 3. PACKET REVIEW a. PUBLIC HEARING • Ordinance No. FY2024-08 An Ordinance Of The Assembly Of The Kodiak Island Borough Amending Kodiak Island Borough Title 15 Buildings And Construction, Chapter 40 Building And Lot Numbering, Section 15.40.080 Procedure For Addressing Newly Created Lots RESOLUTIONS • Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Improvement Project Priority List For the 2024 Legislative Session OTHER ITEMS • Approval Of Reimbursement To Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center For The Approval From 35% Design Status To 65% Design Of Air Handling Unit Fan Wall At A Cost Of $38,000 • Approval Of Reimbursement To Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center For Payment For The Design Of Automatic Transfer Switches To 35% At A Cost Of $45,033 Page 1 of 54 • Approval Of Reimbursement To Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center For Payment For The Design Of Chiller Replacement To 65% At A Cost Of $187,824 • Approval Of The Parks and Recreation Committee By - Laws • Approval Of The Amendments To The Solid Waste Advisory Board's By -Laws 4. MANAGER'S COMMENTS 5. CLERK'S COMMENTS 7. MAYOR'S COMMENTS 8. OFFICIAL TRAVEL CALENDAR • December 4, Newly Elected Officials Training • December 5, Alaska Conference of Mayors • December 6, NEO Virtual Training • December 6-8, AML 73rd Annual Conference, Anchorage This meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast on the Borough's YouTube Channel. Meeting packets are available online. Please subscribe to get meeting notifications when meeting packets are published. For public comments, please call (907) 486-3231 or (855) 492-9202. Page 2 of 54 AGENDA ITEM #2.a. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH STAFF REPORT NOVEMBER 9, 2023 4 ' x ASSEMBLY WORK SESSION SUBJECT: Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Improvement Project Priority List For The 2024 Legislative Session ORIGINATOR: Meagan Christiansen, Grant Writer/Special Projects Support RECOMMENDATION: For discussion of the Assembly. DISCUSSION: The Assembly annually passes a resolution identifying capital projects deemed as priorities to submit to the Alaska Governor and State Legislative delegation for consideration of funding opportunities at the State level. Staff have produced a suggested list for your consideration. The Assembly was presented this item during the discussion with Lobbyist Mark Hickey on October 26. ALTERNATIVES: FISCAL IMPACT: OTHER INFORMATION: Kodiak Island Borough Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... Page 3 of 54 1 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 AGENDA ITEM #2.a. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH RESOLUTION NO. FY2024-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ADOPTING A STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 13,000 residents of the Kodiak Island Archipelago living in six incorporated cities and one community governed by a tribal council government; and WHEREAS, a Borough—wide capital improvement program has been adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Planning & Zoning Commission which identifies major needs of the island community for the next five years; and WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly has reviewed the borough -wide capital improvement program adopted by the Planning & Zoning Commission and identified major projects to submit to the Alaska Governor and State Legislative Delegation for funding consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH that: Section 1: The Kodiak Island Borough's State Legislative capital improvement project priorities (unranked) for the 2023 legislative session are as follows: Hospital Facility Sterilizer and Boiler Replacement Estimated Project Cost $1,000,000 Needed Funds $1,000,000 The Kodiak Island Borough owned hospital facility boilers and associated system components are aging along with the facility. The system components that have been identified for major repair or replacement include the oil -fired boilers, chiller unit, reverse osmosis water system, steam generation equipment and sterilization equipment are all in consideration. The oil -fired boilers provide the major hydronic heating component for several associated systems at the hospital facility. They include the production of facility heat, hot water and the hot water component for conversion to steam via a steam generator that is distributed to the sterilizers required for the hospital operations. The sterilizer equipment has been maintained at an operational level. Due to the age of the existing equipment, increased frequent failures associated with the steam generator and sterilization equipment has affected the operational capacity of the hospital to the point where operating room availability is managed at times with the functional capacity of the facility to ensure properly sterilized equipment. All of the system components need to be evaluated for replacement Resolution No. FY2024-11 Page 1 of 6 Page 4 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 AGENDA ITEM #2.a. timeframes as and of the individual component failures may lead to services being suspended at the hospital facility. Kodiak Community Health Center Expansion Estimated Total Project Cost $25,850,000 Funding acquired $8,317,901 Estimated Design Cost $1,200,000 Needed Funds $1,200,000 The Kodiak Community Health Center (KCHC) is currently housed within the Kodiak Island Borough owned hospital facility and co -located with Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center. KCHC is in need of increasing their clinic space and is planning an expansion project. Due to various changes in the community in the past five years, patient and provider counts have increased and pushed this organization to the maximum of their space limitations. Additionally, an increase in patient population is expected to coincide with a local US Coast Guard base increase in employees and their families in the next few years. With appropriate funding KCHC proposes to expand and improve the clinic space and continue to provide needed services in the Kodiak community. KCHC has acquired funding in the amount of $8.3 million toward this project, however design activities are not eligible within this funding. KCHC is seeking design funds in order to move forward with the project and will continue to fund raise for the balance needed. Bells Flats Commercial Truck Route Road Improvements Estimated Project Cost $10,475,000 Funding Acquired 47,150 Needed Funds 10,427,850 This project will improve an existing circuit of roads in the Womens Bay area of the Kodiak Road System. The roads included in this project are traveled by commercial trucks transporting product from a gravel extraction site on Middle Bay Drive which produces the bulk of the gravel materials for concrete and asphalt production in the Kodiak community. It is estimated that this site can continue to produce a significant supply of gravel until at least the year 2040. These roads also support approximately 350 residents and other small business operations. A traffic pattern utilizing this loop of roads has been established to minimize collision potential. Empty gravel hauling trucks enter the gravel extraction site at one location and exit at a separate location, allowing the trucks to travel one-way along the circuitous path. This project will preserve improve road surfaces by reconstructing approximately three (3) miles of roadway including Sargent Creek Road, Salmonberry Drive, Middle Bay Drive, and Bells Flats Road in the Bells Flats Subdivision approximately eight miles south of the City of Kodiak. These routes all link together and are the main loop through the Women's Bay Area. Reconstruction of Resolution No. FY2024-11 Page 2 of 6 Page 5 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Inn... 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 AGENDA ITEM #2.a. the Sargent Creek Road will begin at Rezanof Drive and extends to the intersection of Bells Flat Rd. continuing from the intersection of Salmonberry Drive to the end of Middle Bay Drive (approximately 2 miles of paved road surface). The intersection of Bells Flat Road and Sargent Creed Rd, including all of Salmonberry Drive, back to the intersection Bells Flat Rd to Middle Bay Dr will also be reconstructed (approximately 1 mile of gravel/RAP road surface). Existing pavement will be milled and repaved, RAP surface areas will be paved, and subsurface improvements to be completed on portions of the project as well as 8 culvert replacements. Sargent Creek road, included in this project, is the single road for entry into and exit from the subdivision, thus connecting all residents of the subdivision with goods and services such as medical, educational, travel (airport and Alaska Marine Highway), grocery, home goods, repair, etc. in the greater Kodiak city area. Pedestrian Pathways to North Star Elementary School Estimated Project Cost $2,000,000 Needed Funds $2,000,000 This project will provide safe pedestrian access to an elementary school located atop a hill and surrounded by residential neighborhoods without sidewalks along the narrow unpaved roads. It also connects to a pedestrian/bike path along an arterial road that is popular among residents and visitors for commuting and recreational use, and a recreational trail that follows a nearby creek. A separated five -foot -wide pedestrian gravel pathway will be constructed along two residential roads leading to an elementary school. A separated pedestrian pathway addresses the risk for vehicle -pedestrian interactions, particularly when roads are snow and/or ice laden, by constructing a gravel pathway outside of the roadway. The dangerous walking conditions during winter have necessitated a hazardous bus route for students living within one mile of the school, provided by the Kodiak Island Borough School District. Chiniak School Well and Water Treatment System Estimated Project Cost $600,000 Local Funds $75,000 Needed Funds $525,000 Water at the Chiniak school is supplied by a local well that produces a sufficient quantity but low quality of water to the school. Because the water is non -potable it requires treatment prior to consumption by students, staff, and visitors to the small community school. A previous chlorine treatment system was removed many years ago due to age and difficulty of maintenance during a several year school closure. Since the school re -opened different water sources have been explored but found to be unusable. The best option is to re-establish a water treatment system associated with the existing well for water supply. Resolution No. FY2024-11 Page 3 of 6 Page 6 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Inn... 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 AGENDA ITEM #2.a. North Star Elementary School Roof and Skylight Replacement Estimated Project Cost $2,500,000 Local Funds $718,000 Needed Funds $1,782,000 The system of skylights within the North Star Elementary School roof provide daylight to the school's library, common area and cafeteria. The skylight system has been leaking and permeating the roof membrane, requiring replacement of both. This project provides for replacement of the skylight with a new skylight system, along with a comprehensive replacement of the low slope roofing membrane and associated assembly. City of Larsen Bay Reservoir Spill Way Estimated Project Cost $1,200,000 Needed Funds $1,200,000 The water reservoir spill way in the community of Larsen Bay is eroding and is nearing failure. This reservoir provides drinking water and hydroelectric power to the residents in the second- class city on Kodiak Island's west side. City of Ouzinkie Electrical Distribution System Replacement Estimated Project Cost $2,500,000 Needed Funds $2,500,000 The electrical distribution system in the second-class city of Ouzinkie which is in the Kodiak Island Borough is in need of replacement. The electrical transformers in this community's electrical distribution system have rusted due to exposure to the island's saltwater atmosphere, allowing water into transformers which causes extreme loads, short circuits and the potential for explosion. Further, the distribution cable is now beyond it's expected life and there are no alternatives for providing power to many of the community residents should a failure occur. City of Port Lions Fire Station Insulation Estimated Project Cost $35,000 Needed Funds $35,000 The fire station in the second-class City of Port Lions is not insulated which necessitates that the fire truck be left empty of water during the winter months when temperatures drop below freezing and limits the time and ability to respond to a fire related emergency. The City of Port Lions requests funds for the purchase and installation of building insulation materials. Service Area Road Improvements and Paving Estimated Project Cost $10,000,000 Local Funds $1,000,000 Needed Funds $9,000,000 Resolution No. FY2024-11 Page 4 of 6 Page 7 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 AGENDA ITEM #2.a. This project addresses the on-going need to improve portions of the roads in the Kodiak Island Borough's Road service areas: Service Area No. 1, Womens Bay Service Area, Bay View Road Service Area, and Monashka Bay Road Service Area. These roads connect residential neighborhoods with the greater Kodiak community. Paving projects will address main thoroughfares or busy neighborhood roads. Improvements to major drainage courses, installation of guard rails, and other identified road improvement needs may also be addressed with this funding. Priorities for expenditure of these funds are determined by the road service area boards. Local contributions to road improvements may be funded through local improvement districts where those in the district are taxed a proportion of the project cost. Mill Bay Beach Access and Recreation Upgrade Estimated Project Cost $500,000 Needed Funds $500,000 Mill Bay Beach is a recreational area heavily used by residents, sport fishermen and community groups who come to access this beach site located close to town. Time, tide, and use have eroded safe access to the two stretches of beach at this site. This project includes new stairs, walkways and trail enhancements between the two beaches, as well as a small raft/kayak launch. Anton Larsen Bay Road Extension to Ice Free Water Estimated Project Cost $10,450,000 Funding Acquired $450,000 Needed Funds $10,000,000 An extension of the Anton Larsen Bay Road will be a public road of approximately 2.2 miles to ice free waters just outside Anton Larsen Bay. The project will include a boat launching ramp. The road will provide year around road access to Kodiak for residents of Port Lions, Ouzinkie and much of the west side of Kodiak Island and all of Afognak Island without having to travel around Spruce Cape. Year-round travel by vessel to Kodiak around Spruce Cape is treacherous. Extending the Anton Larsen Bay Road makes winter traveling safer and provides access to critical services located in the City of Kodiak — including hospitals and businesses. The road extension will support existing commercial operations in Marmot Bay such as Kodiak Electrical Association hydro -electric plant, Koniag Inc. rock quarry, and Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Association's Kitoi hatchery. Moreover, an extended road will enhance summer and winter recreational opportunities and activities for all Kodiak residents. Resolution No. FY2024-11 Page 5 of 6 Page 8 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 AGENDA ITEM #2.a. The Anton Larsen Bay Road extension is envisioned as a project undertaken by the Native Village of Ouzinkie or the Spruce Island Develop Corporation. It will be built on a road right-of-way donated by the Ouzinkie Native Corporation and Koniag, Inc. The road extension is also in the road inventory of the Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak. Maintenance of the extension is expected to be by one or both tribal entities. The route is identified in the Kodiak Transportation Plan as in important upland facility. Routing is complete and most of the design work is finished. An environmental assessment was completed in 2020. It is requested that this project be included in State of Alaska's State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Funding will be from State and/or Federal funds with Ouzinkie Native Corporation and Tribe providing the right-of-way and in-kind services. Section 2: The Kodiak Island Borough administration is hereby instructed to advise our State of Alaska Governor and Legislative Delegation of the Capital Improvement Projects Priority List adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly. ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THIS DAY OF , 2023 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor VOTES: Ayes: Noes: Resolution No. FY2024-11 ATTEST: Nova M. Javier, MMC, Borough Clerk Page 6 of 6 Page 9 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... 1 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 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 AGENDA ITEM #2.a. Introduced by: CDD Requested by: P&Z Commission Drafted by: CDD Introduced on: 9/13/2023 Adopted on: 9/20/2023 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH RESOLUTION NO. FY2024-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR FY 2024-2027 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 15,000 residents of the Kodiak Island Archipelago living in six incorporated cities and one community governed by a tribal council government; and WHEREAS, a Borough -wide capital improvement program is adopted annually by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly with recommendations from the Planning & Zoning Commission. This list identifies the major needs of the island community for the next five years; and WHEREAS, THE Kodiak island Borough identifies priority projects to be submitted to the Alaska State legislative delegation and the Federal legislative delegation when applying for grants; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THAT: Section 1: The Kodiak Island Borough Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the following capital improvement projects, in order of priority, for adoption into the Kodiak Island Borough FY 2022-2026 CIP list of Capital Projects: 1. Service Area One, Women's Bay Service Area, Bayview Service Area and Monashka Bay Service Area Road and Paving Improvements $10,500,000 To be applied to priority projects identified by the road service districts including Service Area One, Womens Bay Service Area, Bayview Service Area, and Monashka Bay Service Area. Priorities will be based on recommendations made by the elected service area boards and professional engineering study. Local contributions to project engineering and design may be funded through local improvement districts where those in the district are taxed a proportion of the project. 2. Kodiak Island Borough Mission Road (Including Spruce Cape) Safety Improvements $20,000,000 Mission Road is a major collector street for the community, and one of the roads that lead to downtown. The project will widen the existing two (2) lanes and provide a pedestrian and bike path on the shoulder or on the sidewalks. This request funding will provide for the needed planning and design that will help develop a scope of work and the overall project cost. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2024-27 Page 1 of 15 Page 10 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 AGENDA ITEM #2.a. 3. Kodiak Island Borough Mill Bay Beach Access and Recreation Upgrade $163,000 This beach is heavily used by residents, sports fishermen and the community who come to view this bay located close to town. New construction items proposed here would include new stairs, walkways, and trail enhancements between the two beaches, as well as a small raft/kayak launch. 4. The City of Larsen Bay Reservoir Spill Way $1,200,000 The spill way is eroding and will eventually fail. The City of Larsen Bay gets 70 percent of our drinking water from the reservoir. The City also operates the Hydro Electric plant from the same reservoir. 5. The City of Ouzinkie's Electrical Distribution System $2,500,000 Age and exposure to salt -water atmosphere have revealed that all of the transformers on Ouzinkie's electric distribution system have rusted out. When the lids rust thru, water gets into the transformer causing extreme loads, short circuits, and the potential, (due to buildup of gas pressure), of explosion with consequences to individuals and property in the vicinity. It is expected that this preventive renovation will reveal other situations such as individual poles that need replacement and rerouting of transmission lines. A highly critical and significant section of Ouzinkie's power is connected to the hydroelectric plant. This connection is by direct burial concentric neutral 7,200 -volt power lines. This quality of cable as it was installed has been estimated by Jim Develin, KEA's Electrical Engineer to have exceeded its normal expected life and is subject to failure any day. The western section of town is serviced by the same type of cable and there is no possibility of delivering power to these residents, temporary or otherwise when this failure occurs. It is desired that this project be engineered, and project managed thru The Alaska Energy Authority. 6. The City of Port Lions Water Distribution Replacements and Expansion $8,000,000 The original water and sewer distribution system for our community was built after the 1964 Good Friday earthquake and tsunami forced the displaced residents of Afognak to relocate in what is now known as Port Lions. In 1994 a new system was installed. However, the contractor did not complete the job correctly. Many homes were not connected to the new system and many homes were connected incorrectly. The now connected system is considered aged out because it is over twenty-five (25) years old. The City of Port Lions Public Works crew consistently has a list of leaks and blockages to repair. In some places the system is beyond repair. We are consistently over budget for our water and sewer utility due to the unexpected expense of purchasing parts and paying our crew to repair and replace section of the distribution system. The outdated system drastically hinders community expansion efforts. The City of Port Lions are working closely with the Alaska Native Tribal health Consortium (ANTHC) for replacement project to be included in their funding pipeline as soon as possible. 7. The City of Old Harbor Hydroelectric Power Project $10,500,000 (2012 Projected Cost) This project is to construct a run -of -the -river hydroelectric facility with a diversion structure, pipeline, powerhouse, and electric transmission line. The project will have a low flow capacity of 140 kW and a peak capacity of 525 kW. This renewable resource will provide electrical power for the residents of Old Harbor, along with reducing diesel fuel use for power generation by at least 95%. It will help provide opportunities for economic growth Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2024-27 Page 2 of 15 Page 11 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. 108 and business development in the community. 109 110 8. The City of Old Harbor Septic Tank Replacement 111 $100,000 112 Install a sewer septic tank in downtown Old Harbor, Alaska. 113 114 9. Anton Larsen Bay Road Extension to Ice Free Water 115 $10,450,000 116 An extension of the Anton Larsen Bay Road to ice -free waters will provide year-round access 117 to those communities located in the Kupreanof Strait and Kizhuiak Bay area as well as those 118 who use the Island's West side for commercial and recreational purposes. Many times during 119 the year travel by vessel to Kodiak is treacherous. Extending the road to ice -free waters 120 makes traveling safer, providing access to critical services located in the City of Kodiak 121 including hospitals and businesses. This is envisioned to be a cooperative effort between 122 KIB, AKDOT, Ouzinkie Native Corporation (surface estate owner), Koniag Inc. (surface 123 estate owner) and other tribal entities. This route was identified in the Kodiak Transportation 124 Plan as an important upland facility. Some or all of the aforementioned parities may 125 participate in funding this. 126 127 10. Womens Bay Service District West Rezanof Drive Pedestrian Improvements 128 $5,000,000 129 The section of West Rezanof Drive near Sargent Creek and the Russian River 130 frequently has visitors taking advantage of fishing opportunities and other wildlife 131 viewing activities. Roadside parking and pedestrian activity along this corridor are 132 not compatible with the high-speed vehicular traffic on the roadway. To enhance 133 and eliminate conflicts between user groups, new construction items are being 134 proposed. This includes, but is not limited to, additional off-street parking, 135 boardwalks, pedestrian bridges, and other pedestrian improvements. 136 137 11. Chiniak Highway Paving 138 $42,000,000 139 The residents of Chiniak are requesting to seek funding for paving the Chiniak 140 Highway from mile maker 30 to mile marker 42. The road, owned by the State, 141 requires grading, drainage work, paving and construction pedestrian facilities. 142 Currently the road is gravel which possess increased icy conditions in the winter and is 143 dusty at all times of the year when dry. The gravel road requires continual 144 maintenance. The residents believe that maintenance will be reduced, and public 145 health and safety will increase with the paving of the road. Cost was estimated at 146 $3,500,000.00 per mile per state and federal calculations. 147 148 12. The City of Karluk Community Water Tank Distribution Systems 149 $250,000 150 The current water tank in Karluk has been condemned by the DEC. The Karluk IRA Tribal 151 Council has a new water tank sitting in the Native Village of Karluk. Funds are requested 152 for installation for the water distribution to the Village. 153 154 13. Women's Bay Service District South Russian Creek Road Repaving Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2024-27 Page 3 of 15 Page 12 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. 155 $1,800,951.75 156 The roadway was originally paved circa 1985 using mostly federal financing under the 157 Intermodal Service Transportation Efficiency Act. Since that time the roadway has been 158 maintained by the Womens Bay Service District with taxes collected from the residents for 159 that purpose. The Service District mill rate is currently 2.5 mill s which is the highest of all 160 Borough Service Districts. The current budget has barely been sufficient to keep roads 161 cleared of snow and ice and also maintain the 12 miles of road in the district. Over the 162 years the maintenance for the South Russian Creek Road paved area has increased as 163 the asphalt has deteriorated and at this time maintenance attempts are becoming futile and 164 exponentially more expensive. The estimate from Brechan Construction, LLC to repave the 165 roadway is $1,800,951.75 (see attached estimate). If the road is repaved, it would reduce 166 the overall maintenance costs and allow the Service District to re -allocate money to other 167 needed projects. 168 169 14. The City of Port Lions Anton Larsen Dock, Launch Ramp, and Parking 170 Improvements 171 $2,000,000 172 The Anton Larsen Dock is heavily used by Port Lions and Ouzinkie residents, as well 173 as others living on the Island's West side, commercial fishermen, charter operations, 174 and citizens living on Kodiak's Road system. Improvements to this facility have been 175 made in the recent past. However, given the sites popularity, an expansion of the 176 parking facilities is needed. Additionally, a floating dock space is needed at the ramp so 177 that users can more safely pull boats or cargo to shore. 178 179 15. The City of Ouzinkie Municipal All -Purpose Complex 180 $4,807,500 181 The Ouzinkie City Offices have been housed, for decades, in an old BIA territorial school 182 that is home to hundreds of bats, old lead paint, and an electrical and plumbing system that 183 needs rigorous upgrading. The City Office Building consists of: offices, a conference room 184 and meeting area, maintenance equipment rooms, supply rooms and a small apartment. 185 We estimate that it would be less expensive to build from the ground up. 186 Each year the community faces various emergencies like: earthquakes generating tsunami 187 warnings and evacuations; winter storms that knock out power, downpours resulting in 188 water facility breakdown to winter ice and summer potholes wrecking equipment. New 189 situations such as the pandemic we are in bringing to the fore the lack of physical location 190 for locals seeking care, isolation, and resources. This building with its own generator for 191 power, would have storage of water, food and sleeping areas and would serve as a 192 command center for the whole community and the surrounding areas on Spruce Island. 193 Being placed as or above the 100 -foot inundation zone would be for the safety of the 194 community, building, equipment, and employees. It would also ensure that the community 195 would have a post emergency safe haven. 196 The complex would enhance basic operations. Emergency management addresses 197 extreme events, across all hazards and through the phases of mitigation, preparedness, 198 response, and recovery. A place for our heavy equipment, fire engine, ambulance etc. 199 would also be housed up in this area above the 100' mark to ensure that all this 200 equipment's would be available for post emergencies. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Inn... Resolution No. FY2024-27 Page 4 of 15 Page 13 of 54 AGENDA ITEM #2.a. 201 There would be several areas along with offices and a conference/meeting room that 202 could house other much needed facilities for the community. A Teen and Youth Center, 203 one or two studio apartments, a Rural Training Center and an entrance or outdoor area 204 that would pay proper tribute to our men in uniform for their dedicated service to our 205 country is something that is valued by our community. A memorial would be a welcome 206 addition in recognition of their bravery, selflessness, and commitment to the defense of our 207 nation. 208 A Teen and Youth Center where Ouzinkie's youth would have a fun and safe place to 209 socialize, exercise and have appositive interaction with peers and adults affiliated with the 210 center. The Center could bring a strong character and realize our youth's development, 211 healthy living, and social responsibility. The mission would be to provide a safe, enjoyable 212 environment where teenagers can engage in beneficial educational, and leisure -time 213 activities. 214 Part of the building could also be used as a Rural Training Center with the conference and 215 meeting room serving a dual purpose as training and meeting rooms. Having a designated 216 area for classes would broaden the opportunities available for both agency programs and 217 actual opportunities for residents that have employment skill needs that are currently 218 unmet. The intent would be to keep the scale of operation flexible and small in size so as to 219 be able to adapt to changing vocation skill needs as well as providing focused individual 220 instruction. 221 • Phase One -Design: $550,000 222 This would include design of the building which would include but not be limited to 223 the administration offices, meeting and conference area/training areas, library, 224 apartments, supply and maintenance/parts area. 225 • Phase Two -Construction: $4,257,500 226 Moving of the office into temporary quarters. The City of Ouzinkie has a lot where a 227 temporary office trailer could go while this construction is underway. It is believed 228 that if construction starts in the early spring, then by late fall the project would be 229 completed. This phase would also include site preparation and construction. 230 16. The City of Ouzinkie Electrical Distribution System 231 $2,500,000 232 Age and exposure to salt -water atmosphere have revealed that all of the transformers on 233 Ouzinkie's electric distribution system have rusted out. When the lids rust through, water 234 gets into the transformers causing extreme loads, short circuits, and the potential, (due to 235 buildup of gas pressure), of explosion with consequences to individuals and property in the 236 vicinity. It is expected that this preventive renovation will reveal other situations such as 237 individual poles that need replacement and rerouting of transmission lines. A highly critical 238 and significant section of Ouzinkie's power is connected to the hydroelectric plant. This 239 connection is by direct burial concentric neutral 7,200 -volt power lines. This quality of cable 240 as it was installed has been estimated by Jim Develin, KEA's Electrical Engineer to have 241 exceeded its normal expected life and is subject to failure any day. The western section of 242 town is serviced by the same type of cable and there is no possibility of delivering power to 243 these residents, temporary or otherwise when this failure occurs. 244 /t is desired that this project be engineered, and project managed through The Alaska 245 Energy Authority. 246 247 17. The City of Ouzinkie Renewable Energy Projects Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2024-27 Paqe 5 of 15 Page 14 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. 248 A. Alternative Energy Wind Generation $2,500,000 249 Ouzinkie has utilized alternative energy with the use of hydro power for 20 250 years. This has worked well for the community, and has resulted in a large 251 saving of fuel vs. diesel generation. The community wishes to enhance this 252 component of our generation facilities with the addition of wind power. Spruce 253 Island is located in an area with high potential for wind generation. The project 254 is expected to take four phases to be incorporated into the present grid. 255 Construction Phase 256 Phase One: Analyze the two years of wind data collected in the process of site 257 investigation for the new airport. Expected expenses $10,000 258 Phase Two: Construct a site-specific data collection wind tower for sizing of 259 wind generation tower and generator. An engineering feasibility study to the applicable 260 aspects of connecting solar to the present system. Running in tandem with diesel and 261 hydroelectric. Expected expense $100,000 262 Phase Three: Construct and install generator and tower of estimated size of 263 200KW. Expected expense $2,090,000 264 Phase Four: Install power control equipment to integrate equipment into the 265 present grid utilizing the hydro/diesel combination of generation. 266 Expected expense $100,000 267 Phase Five: Design and engineering, installation of SCADA computer controls and 268 programmable logic controllers. Expected expense $200,000 269 The creation of green alternative energy is an increasingly promising solution to multiple 270 challenges. Sustainable business and energy independence are keys to our economic 271 revitalization. Solar could be part of the answer to affordable power for housing and 272 business that will help offset the cost of electricity by diesel powered generators. 273 B. Alternative Energy Solar Panels 274 $7,750,000 275 Ouzinkie has an ideal area at the old Ouzinkie Airport for development of a solar farm that 276 would power much of the energy needs of the community. With the need to cut our 277 dependence on diesel fuel the community is looking at various alternative energy projects. 278 Having a hydroelectric system has helped with the consumption of diesel, additional 279 alternative energy working in tandem with the hydro would make Ouzinkie completely 280 independent of diesel. 281 The tremendous growth in the U.S. solar industry is helping to pave the way to a cleaner, 282 more sustainable energy future. Over the past few years, the cost of a solar energy system 283 has dropped significantly — helping to give more families and businesses access to 284 affordable, clean energy. 285 When converted to thermal energy, solar energy can be used to heat water for use in 286 homes and building; to heat spaces inside homes, greenhouses, and other buildings. 287 Solar energy can be converted to electricity by Photovoltaic (PV devices or solar cells). 288 Solar cells change sunlight directly into electricity. Individual PV cells are grouped into 289 panels and arrays of panels that can be used in a wide variety of systems that power single 290 homes, to power plants. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2024-27 Page 6 of 15 Page 15 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. 291 292 18. The City of Ouzinkie Landfill Storage Facility 293 $60,000 294 Landfills are excavated or engineered sites where non -liquid hazardous waste is deposited 295 for final disposal and covered. The construction of a Storage Facility here is intended to 296 protect human health and the environment from the risks posed by waste. The containment 297 building will be 60'x80' completely enclosed, self-supporting structure (i.e., have four walls, 298 a roof, and a floor) used to store or treat non -containerized hazardous waste. Since 299 landfills are permanent disposal sites and are closed with waste in place installing such a 300 structure will enhance health and safety for operators maintaining the islands dump station. 301 The fabrication of covered storage will extend the life of this landfill a benefit for limited 302 island area. 303 304 19. The City of Ouzinkie Equipment Replacement 305 $1,100,000 306 The city's equipment is aging out and needs to be replaced. Heavy equipment has 307 been compromised due to being open to the salt air and other elements. A storage 308 building for housing heavy equipment for both the Native Village of Ouzinkie and 309 the City of Ouzinkie has been funded and is in its initial stages. 310 311 • Fork Life $250,000 312 • Dump Truck $200,000 313 • Caterpillar Excavator 320 $300,000 314 • Sewage Pumping Truck $200,000 315 • Backhoe/Loader $150,000 316 317 20. The City of Ouzinkie Municipal Port Facility Upgrades 318 • Zinc Replacement for Harbor and Dock $50,000 319 The Ouzinkie Boat Harbor was competed in 2001 and the dock was completed in 2012 and 320 the zinc anodes on the metal pilings and dock face are in need of replacement due to 321 electrolysis. Cathodic protection is a technique used to control the corrosion of metal 322 surface. The simplest method to apply cathodic protection is by connecting the metal to be 323 protected with another more easily corroded metal to act as the anode. Zinc is one of the 324 metals commonly used as anodes. Due to the zincs being welded on means that drivers 325 will have to replace these zincs on both the harbor and dock. 326 • Electrical Upgrade and Water to Boat Harbor $50,000 327 The Ouzinkie Boat Harbor, when it was built, was designed with very limited electrical 328 outlets. One group of 4 plug -ins at the end of each float. Our harbor is full and the need for 329 electricity by the vessels has outgrown what is available. An upgrade to existing meter 330 bases and additional bases to be put in at intervals along the three fingers to get rid of the 331 multitude of electrical cords being used by individual users. 332 The Harbor also does not have access to any fresh water. The installation of water lines to 333 the three floats would eliminate the need to haul water from the central part of town. Fresh 334 water would allow for local access to boats and skiffs that moor at the Harbor and for Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... Resolution No. FY2024-27 Page 7 of 15 Page 16 of 54 AGENDA ITEM #2.a. 335 transients that are overnighting and traveling through to other destinations and fishing 336 grounds. 337 Access Ramp at Harbor 338 Engineering $1,500,000 339 Engineering will provide background and engineering design guidance for the Boat Harbor 340 Vehicle Access Ramp. The study will address the needs of the project, identification and 341 evaluation of available data that can be used to describe environmental (earth, water and 342 weather) conditions affect the land above the harbor and develop a detailed design and 343 construction cost estimate based on the environmental concerns. 344 Construction $1,500,000 345 Ouzinkie has a boat harbor breakwater for the protection of marine vessels and skiffs in the 346 harbor area. Use of this facility has restrictions for commercial fishermen, skiff owners, and 347 tourism vessels. Currently, access is restricted to a narrow gravel road from Spruce Street 348 that goes down a hill to a narrow 10'x3' wooden ramp that accesses the harbor grated 349 walkway ramp. It does not allow for skiff to car/4-wheeler loading access. You have to 350 unload your freight from your boat by hand, into carts, hand cart the freight up the grated 351 ramp, up the wooden ramp, up a one lane S shaped gravel route to your vehicle. A vehicle 352 accessible ramp would allow for skiff to car unloading. Handicap/Elder accessibility is 353 almost non-existent. 354 • Fish Cleaning Station $50,000 355 Stainless steel will not rust or corrode, making them ideal for coastal use: the cleaning 356 station design is for unsupervised operation in publicly accessible areas. It could 357 accommodate multiple users at a time and can be integrated with water. Water access can 358 be done with one -inch HTP pipe running across access ramp with hose bib on end. The 359 disposal of fish waste will benefit Spruce Island Farms our food project which composts for 360 rich soil. The fish cleaning station will have signs that list the rules and regulations for use. 361 • Public Restrooms $170,000 362 For comfort and convenience of community members and visitors to the village we would 363 like to install a concrete slab enclosed restroom facility at the Ouzinkie Boat Harbor and at 364 the new Municipal Dock. Currently the closest public facilities for the boat harbor are half a 365 mile away, at the Tribal Cultural Center. There is a septic station at the start of the harbor 366 road, it would not take much effort to construct and install such a facility. 367 With Ouzinkie now being on the Alaska Marine Highway System people are waiting at the 368 dock area where there are no restroom facilities available. This could be incorporated with 369 a shelter for protection against inclement weather while waiting for the ferry. As part of the 370 economic development of the municipal dock this public restroom facility would enhance 371 the other projects that are planned for future development. 372 373 21. The City of Ouzinkie Community Road's Upgrade -Construction 374 $3,275,000 375 The City of Ouzinkie has not had available, since original construction in the 1970's, 376 material for maintenance and repair of the Village roads. Road improvements would 377 include road shaping and crowning, drainage and culvert improvements, chip seal 378 surfacing and dust control. The road improvements would improve vehicle and pedestrian 379 safety and eliminate destructive potholes. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... Resolution No. FY2024-27 Page 8 of 15 Page 17 of 54 AGENDA ITEM #2.a. 380 Recent construction of a sewer project in the village has required digging up the village 381 streets, causing damage that is not restorable under the constraints of the village and 382 water project budget. The net effect is excess wear and damage to not only the village 383 utility vehicles such as the dump truck, electric utility vehicles, fire and ambulance services, 384 but to the vehicles utilized by residents in the normal pursuit of personal or vocational 385 business. Excess wear and damage have been noted on the grader used for snow 386 removal. Repair of this item requires sending eh equipment out of the village on a landing 387 craft at a considerable expense for repair. Individual residents can only afford to absorb 388 their own personal losses. 389 There was a planned airport construction project in Ouzinkie in 2008; the project has 390 provided the opportunity for tremendous cost -savings for small local projects that would 391 otherwise not be practical from a construction mobilization standpoint. Throughout Alaska, 392 agencies and communities look for these cooperating project opportunities. Ouzinkie 393 understands this is an opportunity to focus their efforts. 394 395 22. The City of Ouzinkie Public Facilities Development 396 • Boardwalk Repair/Replacement $100,000 397 Ouzinkie's wooden boardwalk is an identifying feature of the community and provides for a 398 scenic stroll along our coastline. Unfortunately, City budget constraints have not allowed 399 for proper routine maintenance and our boardwalk is in desperate need of extensive 400 repairs or a complete replacement. Ouzinkie residents frequently travel the boardwalk to 401 get from one end of the community to the other and it is highlight of our village tour. 402 Ensuing its continued presence in our community is a priority for many Ouzinkie residents. 403 • Community Development $200,000 404 The City of Ouzinkie has many trails and recreational spots that have been in existence for 405 time immemorial and should be taken care of especially that Ouzinkie is working on 406 drawing tourism to the village. Scenic outlook viewing shelters, fire pits, benches, outdoor 407 toilet facilities, trail maintenance, small bridges, and camping facilities would contribute to 408 the development of this tourism and economic development. In keeping with tourism, a 409 water -front area of shops downtown would be an attraction to tourists where they could buy 410 form local artists. 411 The community needs an outdoor recreation site. A place where activities such as a 412 baseball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, track, etc. can be conducted. The facility could also 413 include a camping and barbecue area for outdoor community events and tourist events. 414 • Upgrade to Freezer Building/Fish Processing Facility $350,000 415 The existence of our community's freezer building/fish processing facility represents a 416 great deal of opportunity and un -utilized potential. The primary reason for its non - 417 operational status is that the cost of operation is too high, and the village cannot afford its 418 associated costs. Some modifications are required to update the facility and maximize its 419 job -creating and income -earning potential, such as a ramp and an easy access point for 420 unloading fish and finished products. 421 However, the primary issue which must be addressed is lowering the costs of utilities. 422 Having the facility linked up with solar panels, wind turbines, etc. would lower the cost of 423 the round-the-clock power consumption required to keep the catch cold and allow the 424 village to realize a profit from its efforts. This would also catch cold and allow the village to 425 realize a profit from its efforts. This would also facilitate the community in its ability to Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2024-27 Page 9 of 15 Page 18 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. 426 "brand" itself, selling an array of top-quality, locally caught fish to a wide range of 427 consumers. 428 429 23. The City of Port Lions Disaster Emergency Preparedness 430 $50,000.00 431 The City of Port Lions has an active Volunteer Fire Department and Village Response 432 Team, both of which consist of fairly new members who are acquiring the necessary 433 training to be effective First Responders. We also have a strong Public Safety Department 434 (Village Public Safety Officer) and a community health clinic. 435 We have used our available resources to properly outfit our Volunteer Firefighters, but we 436 still have a need for additional gear. 437 The Quonset in which our fire truck is housed lacks heat and insulation, so we are not able 438 to keep water in the truck tank in the winter months. We must rely on hydrants and hoses 439 during the cold months. We would like to use foam insulation and install a waste oil burning 440 heater in the Quonset garage. Our firetruck could then be used all year round. 441 Our community has received tsunami warning sirens through SOA and NOAA funding. 442 However, one of the sirens is not connected to permanent electricity. We must contract 443 with the local electric provider to get it installed. 444 We also need to obtain some basic disaster preparedness survival items such as 445 emergency blankets, cots, dehydrated meals and a portable water purification system. 446 447 24. Demolition and Replacement of the Port Lions City shop 448 $750,000.00 449 The City of Port Lions Public Works Department provides essential services (water and 450 sewer, refuse collection, fuel delivery) to the approximately 175 residents of our off-road 451 Kodiak community. 452 The Public Works Department operates out of our city shop facility, which is at least 45 453 years old and is deteriorating rapidly. The interior is unfinished, unheated, with two small 454 equipment bays (one has a concrete floor, and one has a dirt floor), and no running water 455 or restroom. 456 The shop facility is crucial to all City of Port Lions functions, as it is our only enclosed area 457 for equipment repair and maintenance, supply and tool dry storage, fabrication shop for 458 small welding projects, staging area for water and sewer projects. 459 This project is our top priority for FY24. With funding a Quonset style building with running 460 water, a waste -oil burning heater, and a restroom will replace the existing structure. 461 462 25. City of Port Lions Streets and Roads Resurfacing 463 $2,500,000.00 464 Port Lions is a small off-road community in the Kodiak Archipelago. The Port Lions Road 465 system spans approximately seven (7) miles and is vital to our community for commuting 466 to work, school, church, the airstrip (located 2 miles from the Village), boat harbor (located Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... Resolution -No. FY2024-27 Page 10 of 15 Page 19 of 54 AGENDA ITEM #2.a. 467 1 miles from the village), ferry dock (located 3 miles from the village), evacuation to high 468 ground in the event of a tsunami. We have no store, so access to daily planes, the boat 469 harbor and ferry dock is critical for our residents to receive groceries, fuel, and other 470 necessities. We have approximately five (5) miles of State of Alaska road and two (2) miles 471 of residential roads in Port Lions, but the State Road has never been resurfaced (even 472 though unpaved roads are usually resurfaced every 10-15 years on average). 473 Driving conditions have become hazardous in area due to lack of guard railings, bare 474 surface, washed out culverts, and damaged signage. The City of Port Lions does not have 475 funding to support a project that would resurface the five miles of State Road in our village. 476 We struggle to perform regular maintenance on the two (2) miles of residential routes that 477 we own. This project would ensure community member's safe travel to and from work, 478 school, or during an emergency mass evacuation. 479 The funds we receive from the SOA in "revenue sharing" (Community Assistance Program) 480 have steadily decreased for many years whiles, at the same time, the Alaska Municipal 481 League Joint Insurance Association has continually raised our premiums. The result is that 482 over half of our revenue sharing funds now go to paying for our annual insurance. The 483 remainder is split between supporting our Library, our public safety program, and our 484 streets and roads department. 485 486 26. The City of Port Lions Equipment Fleet 487 $65,000.00 488 The City of Port Lions operates an aging fleet of equipment that includes a small motor 489 grader, a small backhoe, and a small bulldozer. We also own a 2013 front end loader, 490 excavator, garbage truck, and shop truck. 491 All of the aging equipment is in very poor condition. The public works crew spends a 492 number of hours each year working to keep them running. 493 We own and operate a State of Alaska permitted landfill. In order to stay in compliance with 494 the permit, we must regularly move and cover refuse. We also must regularly move ash 495 from our landfill burn box. These activities require the use of a small, reliable bulldozer. Our 496 current bulldozer does not start without pouring gasoline in the starter, the door does not 497 close, and the floor is rotting (we have attached a piece of plywood over the hole for safety 498 purposes). 499 With funding, we would work to procure used or modestly priced heavy equipment to fulfill 500 our community's needs. 501 502 27. Heating and Insulation Installation for the City of Port Lions Fire Station 503 $35,000.00 504 The City of Port Lions fire station houses the fire truck and volunteer fire department 505 equipment. The fire truck bay does not have adequate insulation or heating for winter 506 weather conditions. Prolonged cold temperatures create freezing conditions within the 507 building which can cause the water inside the fire truck to freeze. During winter months, we 508 do not fill the firetruck with water, rather the Volunteer Fire Department has been trained to 509 use hydrants and hoses instead. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2024-27 Pape 11 of 15 Page 20 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. 510 We also have a small Code Red suppression unit that can be towed to buildings that are too 511 far away from a hydrant. But, in spite of our efforts to be prepared to respond to fires without 512 a fire truck, our community is still at risk for loss of property or life in the event of a fire. 513 The majority of Port Lions residents rely on wood stoves during the winter months. Our off - 514 road community is very spread out, and many structures are not in close proximity to a fire 515 hydrant. Our Code Red unit works well, but it is too small to be relied upon to suppress any 516 large fire. 517 With funding, the fire truck bay would be insulated with spray foam, and adequate heating 518 would be installed in the fire station to allow the fire truck to be filled and ready to respond to 519 emergency situations. 520 521 28. The City of Port Lions Harbor Crane 522 $75,000.00 523 The community of Port Lions is a small fishing community on Kodiak Island. The harbor 524 facilities offer a small range of commodities such as pot storage, harbor storage, and a 525 gridiron. The hoist for the harbor is aged out, broken, and would cost more to repair than 526 replace it. The lack of a hoist greatly impacts our community members who fish 527 commercially, transport heavy cargo or fuel, or need to remove equipment from their vessels 528 for repairs. The crane is also used to move freight off landing crafts and barges. Most 529 importantly drums of fuel and pallets of groceries coming into the village. 530 With funding, we would be able to remove and replace the broken crane with a reliable one 531 that would serve the community's needs for decades. 532 533 29. The City of Port Lions Water Distribution Replacement and Expansion 534 $8,000,000.00 535 The original water and sewer distribution system for our community was built after the 1964 536 Good Friday earthquake and tsunami forced the displaced residents of Afognak to relocate 537 in what is now known as Port Lions. 538 In 1994 a new system was installed. However, the contractor did not complete the job 539 correctly. Many homes were not connected to the new system, and many homes were 540 connected incorrectly. 541 The system is now considered aged out because it is over 25 years old. The City of Port 542 lions Public Works crew consistently has a list of leaks and blockages to repair. In some 543 places the system is beyond repair. We are consistently over budget for our water and sewer 544 utility due to the unexpected expense of purchasing parts and paying our crew to repair and 545 replace sections of the distribution system. The outdated system drastically hinders 546 community expansion efforts and has become financially crippling to the community 547 members when water mains burst. We are working closely with the Alaska Native Tribal 548 Health Consortium (ANTHC) for a replacement project to be included in their funding pipeline 549 as soon as possible. ANTHC leverages funding from multiple sources, including the State of 550 Alaska, to get projects funded as quickly as possible and we are committed to fully 551 participating in their process. We have also received a generous donation from the NVPL 552 (Native Village of Port Lions) in the amount of $250,000. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2024-27 Page 12 of 15 Page 21 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. 553 We would be grateful for any support from our partners to ensure state and federal funding 554 is allocated to keeping important rural Alaskan water and sewer projects such as ours 555 moving forward as quickly as possible. 556 557 30. The City of Port Lions Youth Activity Program 558 $20,000.00 559 Port Lions has identified a need for safe regularly scheduled events and activities for the 560 youth of our community. Our community has shown and proved that success shortly 561 follows graduates of all ages of our preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle school, 562 and high school levels. We are seeking funding to instill a youth activity program in 563 partnership with popular local entities that will enable our youth to flourish. Indoor and 564 outdoor winter and summer activities as well as activities reflecting the school districts 565 calendar will be our base focus. 566 567 31. The City of Port Lions Harbor Building 568 $250,000.00 569 The City of Port Lions has identified a need to demolish and replace the Port Lions harbor 570 building. The building is beyond repair and the cost to repair it nears the cost to replace it. 571 The harbor building is important to our community as we are a strong and popular fishing 572 community. We hope to benefit and support our fishing community by providing a space for 573 our harbor master to shelter and complete their work while caring for the facility. Fishing 574 vessels would also be allowed a spacious dry storage locker for their equipment and career 575 needs. MR 577 32. The City of Port Lions Energy Independence 578 $250,000.00 579 The City of Port Lions would like to create energy independence for our community. As a 580 part of the Kodiak Electric Association Coop, we are already part of an energy efficient, 581 renewable energy electricity grid. However, we are concerned about the rising cost of 582 heating oil for our residents, especially our elders. 583 584 We would like to partner with the Native Village of Port Lions and the State of Alaska to 585 leverage resources that will help us complete a comprehensive community energy plan (with 586 audit and/or feasibility study). 587 588 Building on community energy planning that began in 2014, and using US Department of 589 Energy resources that are available to federally recognized Tribes, we propose a total budget 590 of approximately $250,000 to accomplish this planning effort. 591 592 33. The City of Port Lions Airport Expansion Project 593 $25,000,000.00 594 The DOT & PF and FAA have identified multiple function, operational and safety needs at 595 the Port Lions Airport through previous engineering analysis and scoping efforts. The 596 purpose of the project is to provide safety improvements to the Port Lions Airport and Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2024-27 Page 13 of 15 Page 22 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. 597 associated facilities that would address these deficiencies with the objective that the airport 598 would continue to fulfill its role as a community class airport. 599 The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) proposes to 600 design and construct improvements to the Port Lions Airport. The project would realign, 601 lengthen and widen the existing airport to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 602 guidelines to ensure continued service as a safe and efficient facility. 603 The airport is vital to the City of Port Lions as it serves as one of the only forms of 604 transportation in and out of the village during the winter months. Residents in the village 605 rely on flights in and out of the village for medical travel, grocery shopping and other 606 necessary appointments. 607 608 34. Kodiak Island Borough Bells Flats Commercial Truck Route Road Improvements 609 610 $10,475,000 611 This project will improve an existing circuit of roads in the Womens Bay area of the Kodiak 612 Road System. The roads included in this project are traveled by commercial trucks 613 transporting product from a gravel extraction site on Middle Bay Drive which produces the 614 bulk of the gravel materials for concrete and asphalt production in the Kodiak community. 615 It is estimated that this site can continue to produce a significant supply of gravel until at 616 least the year 2040. These roads also support approximately 350 residents and other 617 small business operations. A traffic pattern utilizing this loop of roads has been established 618 to minimize collision potential. Empty gravel hauling trucks enter the gravel extraction site 619 at one location and exit at a separate location, allowing the trucks to travel one-way along 620 the circuitous path. This project will preserve improve road surfaces by reconstructing 621 approximately three (3) miles of roadway including Sargent Creek Road, Salmonberry 622 Drive, Middle Bay Drive, and Bells Flats Road in the Bells Flats Subdivision approximately 623 eight miles south of the City of Kodiak. These routes all link together and are the main loop 624 through the Women's Bay Area. Reconstruction of the Sargent Creek Road will begin at 625 Rezanof Drive and extends to the intersection of Bells Flat Rd. continuing from the 626 intersection of Salmonberry Dr to the end of Middle Bay Drive (approximately 2 miles of 627 paved road surface). The intersection of Bells Flat Road and Sargent Creed Rd, including 628 all of Salmonberry Drive, back to the intersection Bells Flat Rd to Middle Bay Dr will also be 629 reconstructed (approximately 1 mile of gravel/RAP road surface). Existing pavement will be 630 milled and repaved, RAP surface areas will be paved, and subsurface improvements to be 631 completed on portions of the project as well as 8 culvert replacements. Sargent Creek 632 road, included in this project, is the single road for entry into and exit from the subdivision, 633 thus connecting all residents of the subdivision with goods and services such as medical, 634 educational, travel (airport and Alaska Marine Highway), grocery, home goods, repair, etc. 635 in the greater Kodiak city area. 636 637 35. Kodiak Island Borough Pedestrian Pathways to North Star Elementary School 638 639 $2,000,000 640 This project will provide safe pedestrian access to an elementary school located atop a hill 641 and surrounded by residential neighborhoods without sidewalks along the narrow unpaved 642 roads. It also connects to a pedestrian/bike path along an arterial road that is popular Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2024-27 Page 14 of 15 Page 23 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. 643 among residents and visitors for commuting and recreational use, and a recreational trail 644 that follows a nearby creek. 645 A separated five -foot -wide pedestrian gravel pathway will be constructed along two 646 residential roads leading to an elementary school. A separated pedestrian pathway 647 addresses the risk for vehicle -pedestrian interactions, particularly when roads are snow 648 and/or ice laden, by constructing a gravel pathway outside of the roadway. The dangerous 649 walking conditions during winter have necessitated a hazardous bus route for students 650 living within one mile of the school, provided by the Kodiak Island Borough School District. 651 652 653 654 655 656 657 658 659 660 661 662 663 664 665 666 667 668 669 670 671 ADOPTED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THIS September 20, 2023 ATTEST: Bronwyn Currie, Permit Technician Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH A, L L5rDA4- Alan Schmitt, Chair Resolution No. FY2024-27 Page 15 of 15 Page 24 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. CITY OF KODIAK RESOLUTION NUMBER 2023-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KODIAK ADOPTING A FY2024 STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LIST WHEREAS, the City of Kodiak uses a Capital Improvements Program planning process to identify the capital improvement project needs of the community: and WHEREAS, this identification and planning process plays a vital role in directing the City's administration and is utilized as a long-range planning and policy setting tool for City infrastructure maintenance and enhancement: and WHEREAS, the City of Kodiak is committed to paying its way to the greatest extent possible. but the cost of some of the City's capital project needs are greater than the resources available locally; and WHEREAS, the Kodiak City Council has identified and prioritized capital improvement projects for submission to the Alaska State Legislature and Governor for funding consideration due to their significance and/or magnitude; and WHEREAS, the City of Kodiak relies upon the State of Alaska's legislative and matching grant programs and the Community Assistance Program to continue to keep its economy strong. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Kodiak, Alaska, that the following infrastructure replacementlimprovement projects and issues are considered of primary importance and are hereby adopted as the City of Kodiak's FY2024 State capital improvement project and issues list: 1. St. Herman Harbor Infrastructure Replacement. (Phase I & H) $16,000,000 (Phase III & IV) $40,000,000 St_ Herman Harbor (SHH) was built by the State of Alaska in 1982 and has been a vital facility for Kodiak's large and diverse commercial fishing fleet for over 40 years. The State of Alaska turned over all state owned facilities in St. Herman Harbor to the City of Kodiak in 1999. The facility provides safe moorage for more than 400 vessels from all over Alaska and the West Coast. With the exception of a few minor upgrades over the years, the original float system is beyond its useful life and is in critical need of replacement. The proposed project would result in the reconstruction of St. Herman Harbor with the replacement of most of its float system in four phases. Currently. the harbor has been losing one dock per year due to aging and the saltwater elements. A dock loss results in 2 vessel berths along with the revenue generated for the harbor. This rate of failure is likely to increase in future years as the existing docks further deteriorate. The latest inspection report shows many portions of the facility are in very poor condition. The forty -year old float systems suffer from Resolution No. 2023-04 Page 1 of 4 Page 25 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. failing concrete, rotting walers and bullrails, and an outdated electrical system. These floats contain electrical pedestals, fire suppression water lines, safety ladders and supply water. In 2022, the City contracted with PND Engineers, Inc. (PND) to prepare a St. Herman Harbor Planning and Scoping Report that includes concept harbor layouts, cost estimates and construction phasing recommendations. The City is requesting $16 million to complete the first two phases. Phases III & IV estimated project development cost is approximately $40,000,000. Modernizing and expanding our port infrastructure is critical to remaining competitive in maintaining our status as an important commercial fishing community. Waterfront facilities and marine infrastructure are a critical element to the City of Kodiak and the State of Alaska, supporting a large portion of the City's commerce, industry, transportation, and recreational needs. 2. Waste Water Treatment Plant Facility $1,900,000 The City of Kodiak Treatment Plant operates under an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) APDES permit. The first phase of a larger project to upgrade the City of Kodiak Waste Water Treatment Plant was to evaluate the facility for immediate system needs. The last major maintenance upgrade to the facility was in 1999. The condition and evaluation assessment included all major components within the plant interior and exterior, the out -buildings and three aeration basins; including all mechanical equipment needs. Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) permitting requirements were included during this assessment. Included in the facility rebuild assessment is the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system to interface with the 34 sewer lift station pumps and waste treatment at the facility. This facility with its labyrinth of connecting sewer lines, directly serves 2667 City of Kodiak and Kodiak Borough households including commercial businesses. The Treatment Plant also serves the U.S. Kodiak Coast Guard Base and the Pacific Spaceport Complex indirectly with our certified laboratory testing and waste disposal; not to mention NOAA vessels, the Alaska Marine Highway vessels and the expanding cruise ship industry stopovers in our Kodiak Harbors. The City of Kodiak is requesting Federal funding in the amount of $1.9M to begin design efforts leading to the construction of this critical infrastructure Waste Water Treatment Plant project that will support the wastewater needs of the community for the next twenty years. 3. New Fire Department Emergency Response Vehicle $2,350,000 The City of Kodiak has an important request to replace a critical need fire suppression vehicle, the city's lone ladder truck. The current vehicle is twenty-three years old and the industry standard requirements subject this aging ladder truck to complete inspection each year to certify its continued use. This requires a U.L. certified inspection causing the city to prioritize limited funding each year. The age of the apparatus also corresponds to increased maintenance needs. Some of the systems built-in to the apparatus are no longer supported causing increased difficulty and cost to maintain the apparatus in a `ready' state. Resolution No. 2023-04 Page 2 of 4 Page 26 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. The primary purpose of this 105' foot ladder truck is used for fire suppression of the shoreside seafood processor plants which have vehicle access from the upland side. The need to reach out over the buildings or any other multi-level buildings provides critical suppression and rescue capabilities when many lives are at risk. This unique vehicle also serves as the high - angle rope rescue platform for emergency calls over vertical terrain. 4. Transportation Infrastructure Projects $3,750,000 • Mill Bay Road Rehabilitation — $2,000,000 Bristol Engineering Services Company LLC has completed the City of Kodiak's Long Range Transportation Plan, Mill Bay Road is the city's top priority. This project would remove and replace existing 4 -inch asphalt pavement from the intersection of Upper Mill Bay Road to Benny Benson Drive (approximately 1.4 miles or 7400' in length). Paved width is 34 feet wide. This primary arterial city road provides access to schools, medical services, food and goods supplies, and many other support businesses. The average daily traffic volume is 7,680 vehicles per day. • Mission Road Rehabilitation — $1,750,000 Mission Road is identified as another high priority road in the city. Perhaps one of the earliest built road in Kodiak's history and a clear public priority. The pavement and underground utilities is among the worst of the roads in the city. Reconstruct with modification to create a one-way road section (including complete replacement of the road bed to a depth of at least 3 feet) beginning at Erskine St and ending at intersection of Ismailov and 12th (approximately 0.5 miles or 2600' in length). Project would include new 6 -foot wide sidewalk located on the uphill side of the street, drainage (presently there is no storm drainage infrastructure the entire length) and lighting improvements to tie into existing facilities at both termini. Bed rock should be anticipated on the uphill side of the road. Additional utility work anticipated by the City is replacement of 1956 -era water and sanitary sewer mainlines (and service reconnects) for the entire length. This work scope would be accomplished concurrent with the other work but the cost is not included in this estimate. This urban major collector, experiences 1,610 to 2,330 vehicles per day. FY 2024 City of Kodiak Supported State Issues:_ 1. Requesting an increase of State funding for Community Jails. 2. Investments in infrastructure to address food security. 3. Support continued investment in Ports and Harbors. 4. Support Water and Wastewater State Revolving Fund Program and Loan Forgiveness Resolution No. 2023-04 Page 3 of 4 Page 27 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... ATTEST: CITY CL41tK Resolution No. 2023-04 Page 4 of 4 AGENDA ITEM #2.a. CITY OF KODIAK l�j 01�/�� - MAYOR Adopted: February 13, 2023 Page 28 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. CITY OF KODIAK RESOLUTION NUMBER 2023-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KODIAK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05 ADOPTING THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2024 SUP- PORTED FEDERAL ISSUES LIST AND FISCAL YEAR 2024 FEDERAL CAPITAL LIST WHEREAS, the City of Kodiak uses a Capital Improvements Program planning process to identify the capital needs of the community and WHEREAS, this identification and planning process plays a vital role in directing the City's administration and is utilized as a long-range planning and policy setting tool for City in- frastructure maintenance and enhancement; and WHEREAS, the City of Kodiak is committed to paying its way, to the greatest extent pos- sible, but the cost of some of the City's capital project needs are greater than resources available locally; and WHEREAS, Kodiak City Council has identified capital project needs for submission to the Alaska Congressional Delegation for funding consideration due to their significance and/or mag- nitude; and WHEREAS, changes may be required as to how capital funding contributions for smaller communities like Kodiak, Alaska can be made at the Federal level; and WHEREAS, the City of Kodiak faces several issues generated by Federal legislation or rulemaking that are of importance to the City of Kodiak, Alaska, and which may adversely impact life in Kodiak by placing undue burdens on those who work and live in the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Kodiak. Alaska, that the following projects and issues are high priorities for the community and are hereby adopted as the City of Kodiak Federal Fiscal Year 2024 supported federal issues list and Federal Fiscal Year 2024 prioritized federal capital projects list: FFY 2024 City of Kodiak Prioritized Federal Capital Proiects List 1. St. Herman Harbor Infrastructure Replacement. (Phase I & Ill) $1.6,000,000 (Phase III & IV) $40,000,000 St. Heenan Harbor (SHH) was built by the State of Alaska in 1982 and has been a vital facility for Kodiak's large and diverse commercial fishing fleet for over 40 years. The State of Alaska turned over all state owned facilities in St. Herman Harbor to the City of Kodiak in 1999. The facility provides safe moorage for more than 400 vessels from all over Alaska and the West Coast. With the exception of a few minor upgrades over the years, the original float system is beyond its useful life and is in need of replacement. Resolution No. 2023-07 Page 1 of 4 Page 29 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. The proposed project would result in the reconstruction of St. Herman Harbor with the replace- ment of most of its float system in four phases. Currently, the harbor has been losing one dock per year due to aging and the saltwater elements. A dock loss results in 2 vessel berths along with the revenue generated for the harbor. This rate of failure is likely to increase in future years as the existing docks further deteriorate. The latest inspection report shows many por- tions of the facility are in very poor condition. The forty -year old float systems suffer from failing concrete, rotting walers and bullrails, and an outdated electrical system. These floats contain electrical pedestals, fire suppression water lines, safety ladders and supply potable wa- ter. In 2022, the City contracted with PND Engineers, Inc. (PND) to prepare a St. Heenan Harbor Planning and Scoping Report that includes concept harbor layouts, cost estimates and con- struction phasing recommendations. The City is requesting $16,000,000 to complete the first two phases. Phases III & IV estimated project development cost is approximately $40,000,000. Modernizing and expanding our port infrastructure is critical to remaining competitive in main- taining our status as an important commercial fishing community. Waterfront facilities and marine infrastructure are a critical element to the City of Kodiak and the State of Alaska, sup- porting a large portion of the City's commerce, industry, transportation, and recreational needs. 2. Waste Water Treatment Plant Facility $1,900,000 The City of Kodiak Treatment Plant operates under an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) APDES permit.The first phase of a larger project to upgrade the City of Kodiak Waste Water Treatment Plant was to evaluate the facility for immediate system needs. The last major maintenance upgrade to the facility was in 1999. The condition and evaluation assessment included all major components within the plant interior and exterior, the outbuild- ings and three aeration basins; including all mechanical equipment needs. Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) permitting requirements were included during this assessment. Included in the facility rebuild assessment is the supervisory control and data ac- quisition (SCADA) system to interface with the 34 sewer lift station pumps and waste treat- ment at the facility. This facility with its labyrinth of connecting sewer lines, directly serves 2667 City of Kodiak and Kodiak Borough households including commercial businesses. The Treatment Plant also serves the U.S. Kodiak Coast Guard Base and the Pacific Spaceport Com- plex indirectly with our certified laboratory testing and waste disposal; not to mention NOAA vessels, the Alaska Marine Highway vessels and the expanding cruise ship industry stopovers in our Kodiak Harbors. The City of Kodiak is requesting Federal funding in the amount of $1.9M to begin design efforts leading to the construction of this critical infrastructure Waste Water Treatment Plant project that will support the wastewater needs of the community for the next twenty years. 3. New Fire Department Emergency Response Vehicle $2,350,000 Resolution No. 2023-07 Page 2 0£4 Page 30 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. The City of Kodiak has an important request to replace a critical need fire suppression vehicle, the city's Ione ladder truck. The current vehicle is twenty-three years old and the industry standard requirements subject this aging ladder truck to complete inspection each year to cer- tify its continued use. This requires a U.L. certified inspection causing the city to prioritize limited funding each year. The age of the apparatus also corresponds to increased maintenance needs. Some of the systems built-in to the apparatus are no longer supported causing increased difficulty and cost to maintain the apparatus in a `ready' state. The primary purpose of this 105' foot ladder truck is used for fire suppression of the shoreside seafood processor plants which have vehicle access from the upland side. The need to reach out over the buildings or any other multi-level buildings provides critical suppression and res- cue capabilities when many lives are at risk. This unique vehicle also serves as the high -angle rope rescue platform for emergency calls over vertical terrain. 4. Transportation Infrastructure Projects $3,750,000 • Mill Bay Road Rehabilitation — $2,000,000 Bristol Engineering Services Company LLC has completed the City of Kodiak's Long Range Transportation Plan. Mill Bay Road is the city's top priority. This project would remove and replace existing 4 -inch asphalt pavement from the intersection of Upper Mill Bay Road to Benny Benson Drive (approximately 1.4 miles or 7400' in length). Paved width is 34 feet wide. This primary arterial city road provides access to schools, medical services, food and goods supplies, and many other support businesses. The average daily traffic volume is 7,680 vehicles per day. • Mission Road Rehabilitation — $1,750,000 Mission Road is identified as another high priority road in the city. Perhaps one of the earliest built road in Kodiak's history and a clear public priority. The pavement and under- ground utilities is among the worst of the roads in the city. Reconstruct with modification to create a one-way road section (including complete replacement ofthe road bed to a depth of at .least 3 feet) beginning at Erskine St and ending at intersection of Ismallov and 12' (approximately 0.5 miles or 2600' in length). Project would include new 6 -foot wide sidewalk located on the uphill side of the street, drainage (presently there is no storm drain- age infrastructure the entire Iength) and lighting improvements to tie into existing facilities at both termini. Bed rock should be anticipated on the uphill side of the road. Additional utility work anticipated by the City is replacement of 1956 -era water and sanitary sewer mainlines (and service reconnects) for the entire length. This work scope would be accom- plished concurrent with the other work but the cost is not included in this estimate. This urban major collector, experiences 1.610 to 2,330 vehicles per day. FY 2024 City of Kodiak Supported Federal Issues: Resolution No. 2023-07 Page 3 of 4 Page 31 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. • Authorization & appropriation for a General Investigation Study with the USACE for future development of a deep -water turning basin and additional pier space in the Ko- diak vicinity • Defense Community Infrastructure Program for USCG communities • Immigration Office in Kodiak • Kodiak Fisheries Disaster — Local Government Fish Tax Reimbursement ATTEST: �taTLt�I iq-As CITY CLOkK Resolution No. 2023-07 Page 4 of 4 CITY OF KODIAK MAYOR Adopted: March 23, 2023 Page 32 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. CITY OF OUZINKIE RESOLUTION 2023-07 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LIST A RESOLUTION OF THE OUZINKIE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE REVISED FY 2024-2028 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LIST WHEREAS, the Ouzinkie City Council has evaluated the Capital Improvement needs of the City of Ouzinkie and Developed a Capital Improvement Program List to address these needs; and; WHEREAS, the capital projects included in the attached Capital Improvement Program are necessary, to improve the health, safety and well-being of the residents of Ouzinkie and; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the attached Capital Improvement Program List establishes the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Project Priorities for Ouzinkie. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Ouzinkie City Council on this 16th day of August, 2023. SIGNED: &—.'q Elijah Jackson, Mayor ATTEST: C Frei icori, Ofrk RESOLUTION 2023-07 Ouzinkie CIP List 2024-2028 Page 1 of 9 Page 33 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. CITY OF OUZINKIE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LIST FY 2024-2028 1. Ouzinkie Municipal All -Purpose Complex $4,807,50 The Ouzinkie City Offices have been housed, for decades, in an old BIA territorial school that is home to hundreds of bats, old lead paint, and an electrical and plumbing system that needs rigorous upgrading. The City Office Building consists of: offices, a conference room and meeting area, maintenance equipment rooms, supply rooms and a small apartment. We estimate that it would be less expensive to build from the ground up. Each year the community faces various emergencies like: earthquakes generating tsunami warnings and evacuations; winter storms that knock out power, downpours resulting in water facility breakdown to winter ice and summer potholes wrecking equipment. New situations such as the pandemic we are in bringing to the fore the lack of a physical location for locals seeking care, isolation and resources. This building with its own generator for power, would have storage of water, food and sleeping areas and would serve as a command center for the whole community and the surrounding areas on Spruce Island. Being placed at or above the 100 -foot inundation zone would be for the safety of the community, building, equipment, and employees. It would also ensure that the community would have a post emergency safe haven. The complex would enhance basic operations. Emergency management addresses extreme events, across all hazards and through the phases of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. A place for our heavy equipment, fire engine, ambulance etc. would also be housed up in this area above the 100' mark to ensure that all this equipment would be available for post emergencies. There would be several areas along with offices and a conference/ meeting room that could house other much needed facilities for the community. A Teen and Youth Center, one or two studio apartments, a Rural Training Center and an entrance or outdoor area that would pay proper tribute to our men in uniform for their dedicated service to our country is something that is valued by our community. A memorial would be a welcome addition in recognition of their bravery, selflessness and commitment to the defense of our nation. A Teen and Youth Center where Ouzinkie's youth would have a fun and safe place to socialize, exercise and have positive interaction with peers and adults affiliated with the center. The Center could build strong character and realize our youth's development, healthy living and social responsibility. The mission would be to provide a safe, enjoyable environment where teenagers can engage in beneficial educational, and leisure - time activities. RESOLUTION 2023-07 Ouzinkie CIP List 2024-2028 Page 2 of 9 Page 34 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. Part of the building could also be used as a Rural Training Center with the conference and meeting room serving a dual purpose as training and meeting rooms. Having a designated area for classes would broaden the opportunities available for both agency programs and actual opportunities for residents that have employment skill needs that are currently unmet. The intent would be to keep the scale of operation flexible and small in size so as to be able to adapt to changing vocation skill needs as well as providing focused individual instruction. ♦ Phase One -Design: $550,000 This would include design of the building which would include but not be limited to the administrative offices, meeting and conference area/ training areas, library, apartments, supply and maintenance/ parts area. ♦ Phase Two -Construction: $4,257,500 Moving of the office into temporary quarters. The City of Ouzinkie has a lot where a temporary office trailer could go while this construction is underway. It is believed that if construction starts in the early spring, then by late fall the project would be completed. This phase would also include site preparation and construction. 2. Electrical Distribution System $2,500,000 Age and exposure to salt -water atmosphere have revealed that all of the transformers on Ouzinkie's electric distribution system have rusted out. When the lids rust thru, water gets into the transformer causing extreme loads, short circuits and the potential, (due to buildup of gas pressure), of explosion with consequences to individuals and property in the vicinity. It is expected that this preventive renovation will reveal other situations such as individual poles that need replacement and rerouting of transmission lines. A highly critical and significant section of Ouzinkie's power is connected to the hydroelectric plant. This connection is by direct burial concentric neutral 7,200 -volt power lines. This quality of cable as it was installed has been estimated by Jim Develin, KEA's Electrical Engineer to have exceeded its normal expected life, and is subject to failure any day. The western section of town is serviced by the same type cable and there is no possibility of delivering power to these residents, temporary or otherwise when this failure occurs. It is desired that this project be engineered and project managed thru The Alaska Ener Authority. RESOLUTION 2023-07 Ouzinkie CIP List 2024-2028 Page 3 of 9 Page 35 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. 3. Renewable Energy Projects A. Alternative Energy Wind Generation $2,500,000 Ouzinkie has utilized alternative energy with the use of hydro power for 20 years. This has worked well for the community, and has resulted in a large saving of fuel vs. diesel generation. The community wishes to enhance this component of our generation facilities with the addition of wind power. Spruce Island is located in an area with high potential for wind generation. The project is expected to take four phases to be incorporated into the present grid. Construction Phases Phase One: Analyze the two years of wind data collected in the process of site investigation for the new airport. Expected expenses $10,000 Phase Two: Construct a site-specific data collection wind tower for sizing of wind generation tower and generator. An engineering feasibility study to the applicable aspects of connecting solar to the present system. Running in tandem with diesel and hydro -electric. Expected expense $100,000 Phase Three: Construct and install generator and tower of estimated size of 200 KW. Expected expense $2,090,000 Phase Four: Install power control equipment to integrate equipment into the present grid utilizing the hydro/diesel combination of generation. Expected expense $100,000 Phase Five: Design and engineering, installation of SCADA computer controls and programmable logic controllers. Expected expense $200,000 The creation of green alternative energy is an increasingly promising solution to multiple challenges. Sustainable business and energy independence are keys to our economic revitalization. Solar could be part of the answer to affordable power for housing and business that will help offset the cost of electricity by diesel powered generators. B. Alternative Energy Solar Panels $1,750,000 Ouzinkie has an ideal area at the old Ouzinkie Airport for development of a solar farm that would power much of the energy needs of the community. With the need to cut our dependence on diesel fuel the community is looking at various alternative energy projects. Having a hydroelectric system has helped with the consumption of diesel, additional alternative energy working in tandem with the hydro would make Ouzinkie completely independent of diesel. RESOLUTION 2023-07 Ouzinkie CIP List 2024-2028 Page 4 of 9 Page 36 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. The tremendous growth in the U.S. solar industry is helping to pave the way to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Over the past few years, the cost of a solar energy system has dropped significantly -- helping to give more families and businesses access to affordable, clean energy. When converted to thermal energy, solar energy can be used to heat water for use in homes and buildings; to heat spaces inside homes, greenhouses, and other buildings. Solar energy can be converted to electricity by Photovoltaic (PV devices or solar cells). Solar cells change sunlight directly into electricity. Individual PV cells are grouped into panels and arrays of panels that can be used in a wide variety of systems that power single homes, to power plants. 4. Landfill Storage Facility $60,000 Landfills are excavated or engineered sites where non -liquid hazardous waste is deposited for final disposal and covered. The construction of a Storage Facility here is intended to protect human health and the environment from the risks posed by waste. The containment building will be 60' x 80' completely enclosed, self-supporting structure (i.e., have four walls, a roof, and a floor) used to store or treat non -containerized hazardous waste. Since landfills are permanent disposal sites and are closed with waste in place installing such a structure will enhance health and safety for operators maintaining the islands dump station. The fabrication of covered storage will extend the life of this landfill a benefit for our limited island area. 5. Equipment Replacement $1,100,000 The city's equipment is aging out and needs to be replaced. Heavy equipment has been compromised due to being open to the salt air and other elements. A storage building for housing heavy equipment for both the Native Village of Ouzinkie and the City of Ouzinkie has been funded and is in its initial stages. 1. Fork Lift $250,000 2. Dump Truck $200,000 3. Caterpillar Excavator 320 $300,000 4. Sewage Pumping Truck $200,000 5. Backhoe/Loader $150,000 6. Municipal Port Facility Upgrades A. Zinc Replacement for Harbor and Dock $50,000 RESOLUTION 2023-07 Ouzinkie CIP List 2024-2028 Page 5 of 9 Page 37 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. The Ouzinkie Boat Harbor was competed in 2001 and the dock was completed in 2012 and the zinc anodes on the metal pilings and dock face are in need of replacement due to electrolysis. Cathodic protection is a technique used to control the corrosion of metal surface. The simplest method to apply cathodic protection is by connecting the metal to be protected with another more easily corroded metal to act as the anode. Zinc is one of the metals commonly used as anodes. Due to the zincs being welded on means that divers will have to replace these zincs on both the harbor and dock. B. Electrical Upgrade and Water to Boat Harbor $50,000 The Ouzinkie Boat Harbor, when it was built, was designed with very limited electrical outlets. One group of 4 plug -ins at the end of each float. Our harbor is full and the need for electricity by the vessels has outgrown what is available. An upgrade to existing meter bases and additional bases to be put in at intervals along the three fingers to get rid of the multitude of electrical cords being used by individual users. The Harbor also does not have access to any fresh water. The installation of water lines to the three floats would eliminate the need to haul water from the central part of town. Fresh water would allow for local access for the boats and skiffs that moor at the Harbor and for transients that are overnighting and traveling through to other destinations and fishing grounds. C. Access Ramp at Harbor Engineering $1,500,000 Engineering will provide background and engineering design guidance for the Boat Harbor Vehicle Access Ramp. The study will address the needs of the project, identification and evaluation of available data that can be used to describe environmental (earth, water and weather) conditions affect the land above the harbor, and develop a detailed design and construction cost estimate based on the environmental concerns. Construction $1,500,000 Ouzinkie has a boat harbor breakwater for the protection of marine vessels and skiffs in the harbor area. Use of this facility has restrictions for commercial fishermen, skiff owners, and tourism vessels. Currently, access is restricted to a narrow gravel road from Spruce Street that goes down a hill to a narrow 10' x 3' wooden ramp that accesses the harbor grated walkway ramp. It does not allow for skiff to car/4-wheeler loading access. You have to unload your freight from your boat by hand, into carts, hand cart the freight up the grated ramp, up the wooden ramp, up a one lane S shaped gravel route to your vehicle. A vehicle accessible ramp would allow for skiff to car unloading. Handicap/Elder accessibility is almost non-existent. D. Fish Cleaning Station $50,000 RESOLUTION 2023-07 Ouzinkie CIP List 2024-2028 Page 6 of 9 Page 38 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. Stainless steel will not rust or corrode, making them ideal for coastal use: the cleaning station design is for unsupervised operation in publicly accessible areas. It could accommodate multiple users at a time and can be integrated with water. Water access can be done with one -inch HTP pipe running across access ramp with hose bib on end. The disposal of fish waste will benefit Spruce Island Farms our food project which composts for rich soil. The fish cleaning station will have signs that list the rules and regulations for use. E. Public Restrooms $170,000 For comfort and convenience of community members and visitors to the village we would like to install a concrete slab enclosed restroom facility at the Ouzinkie Boat Harbor and at the new Municipal Dock. Currently the closest public facilities for the boat harbor are half a mile away; at the Tribal Cultural Center. There is a septic station at the start of the harbor road, it would not take much effort to construct and install such a facility. With Ouzinkie now being on the Alaska Marine Highway System people are waiting at the dock area where there are no restroom facilities available. This could be incorporated with a shelter for protection against inclement weather while waiting for the ferry. As part of the economic development of the municipal dock this public restroom facility would enhance the other projects that are planned for future development. 7. Community Road's Upgrade - Construction $3,275,000 The City of Ouzinkie has not had available, since original construction in the 1970's, material for maintenance and repair of the village roads. Road improvements would include road shaping and crowning, drainage and culvert improvements, chip seal surfacing and dust control. The road improvements would improve vehicle and pedestrian safety and eliminate destructive potholes. Recent construction of a sewer project in the village has required digging up the village streets, causing damage that is not restorable under the constraints of the village sewer and water project budget. The net effect is excess wear and damage to not only the village utility vehicles such as the dump truck, electric utility vehicles, fire and ambulance services, but to the vehicles utilized by residents in the normal pursuit of personal or vocational business. Excess wear and damage have been noted on the grader used for snow removal. Repair of this item requires sending the equipment out of the village on a landing craft at considerable expense for repair. Individual residents can only afford to absorb their own personal losses. There was a planned airport construction project in Ouzinkie in 2008; the project has provided the opportunity for tremendous cost -savings for small local projects that would otherwise not be practical from a construction mobilization standpoint. Throughout RESOLUTION 2023-07 Ouzinkie CIP List 2024-2028 Page 7 of 9 Page 39 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. Alaska, agencies and communities look for these cooperating project opportunities. Ouzinkie understands this is an opportunity to focus their efforts. 8. Alaska Marine Highway - Tustumena Replacement Replacing the troubled Tustumena ferry, which was out of commission for nearly a year, is the top priority of both the Marine Transportation Advisory Board, and the coastal communities that the M/ V Tustumena serves. The M/V Tustumena provides year-round service to Kodiak area, and journeys to the Aleutian chain ten times each year, providing a critical transportation and tourism link that affects the economies of each community served by this vessel. The ferry is also a critical piece of infrastructure necessary for the viability of economic development in rural coastal communities in the Gulf of Alaska. Recent vessel aging problems and repair delays are well documented and have created significant, recurring service disruptions and outages in the region. The M/ V Tustumena is at the top of the queue in the AMHS Vessel Replacement Fund, and the legislature appropriated $10 million from this fund in 2013 for the design of a new ocean-going vessel to replace the M/ V Tustumena. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has begun the design process and estimates that it will take 18 months to complete with construction of the new vessel costing as much as $210 million; since it will take another two to three years to construct the new vessel and ready it for service, it is imperative to develop and implement a strategy to ensure construction funding is in place by 2015 to allow an immediate start of vessel construction. 9. Anton Larsen Bay Road Extension $8,000,000 Year around boat access to the Anton Larsen Bay Road has public safety and emergency preparedness components as well as recreational and economic efficiency/ development elements. The prevailing Kodiak weather pattern, especially in the winter, is from the North East. This pattern often brings fog, rain, wind and large seas. During N.E. "blows' vessels often cannot travel to Kodiak via Spruce Cape and frequently smaller bush airplanes, and sometimes the U.S. Coast Guard, cannot fly to small communities like Ouzinkie, Port Lions, Afognak Island Russian Village, Danger Bay Logging settlement, and numerous, hunting, sport fishing, and commercial fishing camps and recreation and cultural development sites. However, access to Kodiak is possible by boat via Anton Larsen Bay as the route lies in the lea of the N.E. winds. Nevertheless, access to Anton Larsen Bay is stopped during most of January, February, March and sometimes April due to Anton Larsen Bay freezing over. Year -around Anton Larsen Bay Road salt water access would give residents of Ouzinkie, Port Lions as well as the whole west side of Kodiak Island access to Kodiak for emergencies during bad N.E. weather and give Kodiak residents access to the west side of Kodiak Island. In addition, the route is closer RESOLUTION 2023-07 Ouzinkie CIP List 2024-2028 Page 8 of 9 Page 40 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.a. to these communities and Kodiak residents would use the extended "year around" road access to increase economic and recreational opportunities during the winter. 10. Public Facilities Development A. Boardwalk Repair/Replacement $100,000 Ouzinkie's wooden boardwalk is an identifying feature of the community and provides for a scenic stroll along our coastline. Unfortunately, City budget constraints have not allowed for proper routine maintenance and our boardwalk is in desperate need of extensive repairs or a complete replacement. Ouzinkie residents frequently travel the boardwalk to get from one end of the community to the other and it is a highlight of our village tour. Ensuring its continued presence in our community is a priority for many Ouzinkie residents. B. Community Development $200,000 The City of Ouzinkie has many trails and recreational spots that have been in existence for time immemorial and should be taken care of especially that Ouzinkie is working on drawing tourism to the village. Scenic outlook viewing shelters, fire pits, benches, outdoor toilet facilities, trail maintenance, small bridges, and camping facilities would contribute to the development of this tourism and economic development. In keeping with tourism, a water -front area of shops downtown would be an attraction to tourists where they could buy from local artists. The community needs an outdoor recreation site. A place where activities such as baseball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, track, etc. can be conducted. The facility could also include a camping and barbecue area for outdoor community events and tourist events. C. Upgrade to Freezer Building/Fish Processing Facility $350,000 The existence of our community's freezer building/fish processing facility represents a great deal of opportunity and un -utilized potential. The primary reason for its non- operational status is that the cost of operation is too high and the village cannot afford its associated costs. Some modifications are required to update the facility and maximize its job -creating and income -earning potential, such as a ramp and an easy access point for unloading fish and finished products. However, the primary issue which must be addressed is lowering the costs of utilities. Having the facility linked up with solar panels, wind turbines, etc. would lower the cost of the round-the-clock power consumption required to keep the catch cold and allow the village to realize a profit from its efforts. This would also facilitate the community in its ability to "brand" itself, selling an array of top-quality, locally caught fish to a wide range of consumers. RESOLUTION 2023-07 Ouzinkie CIP List 2024-2028 Page 9 of 9 Page 41 of 54 Discuss Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Im... AGENDA ITEM #2.b. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH STAFF REPORT NOVEMBER 9, 2023 4 ' x ASSEMBLY WORK SESSION SUBJECT: Assembly Review Of Alaska Municipal League Resolutions ORIGINATOR: Lina Cruz, Deputy Clerk RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and determine which resolutions to support. DISCUSSION: The Kodiak Island Borough is a member of the Alaska Municipal League and sends delegates to attend the annual conference each year. An important part of the Annual Local Government Conference is to discuss and approve the AML Legislative Priorities, Position Statements and adopt Resolutions on key legislative issues. The process is completed at the 73rd Annual Business Meeting on Friday, December 8th at 9:00 a.m. where the membership will review and adopt the 2024 documents. Although multiple delegates are sent and could be in attendance during the annual business meeting, the Kodiak Island Borough is entitled to only one vote. Discussion is important so that the person who will be voting on behalf of the Borough knows the official position of the majority of the Assembly. It has been the practice of the Borough Assembly to discuss the AML resolutions. In the past, the Assembly discussed each resolution and determined which ones to support. Those that were contentious were placed on the regular meeting agenda for a vote of the Assembly. The Mayor, during the work session will ask the Assembly to express any concerns to any of the resolutions in the packet. This will be the opportunity for the members to express their thoughts. The mayor is the authorized representative to carry out the wishes of the Assembly during the AML business meeting. ALTERNATIVES: FISCAL IMPACT: OTHER INFORMATION: Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Review Of Alaska Municipal League Resolutions Page 42 of 54 AGENDA ITEM #2.b. • • • • ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 2024 Resolutions For Member Action: Upon Approval by Resolutions Committee Page 43 of 54 Assembly Review Of Alaska Municipal League Resolutions AGENDA ITEM #2.b. Alaska Municipal League Resolution #2024-01 1 In support of necessary legal action to determine the full extent of the State's constitutional 2 obligation to provide for a system of public education. 3 WHEREAS, it is the State's constitutional obligation to establish and maintain a system of public 4 schools; and 5 WHEREAS, the value of the Base Student Allocation and Pupil Transportation Funding 6 programs have eroded due to inflation and have been in decline since 2009; and 7 WHEREAS, school districts face increasing energy, maintenance, personnel, and insurance 8 costs; and 9 WHEREAS, local governments cover an increasingly larger portion of education funding; and 10 WHEREAS, the State has underfunded school construction and major maintenance for decades, 11 with fewer than 14% of identified priorities addressed on average; and 12 WHEREAS, local governments have insufficient resources to address capital needs of the State's 13 schools, especially in Regional Education Attainment Areas, which are the responsibility of the 14 Department of Education and Early Development; and 15 WHEREAS, increasing local contributions to keep pace with rising costs means trade-offs for 16 each local government, including increasing taxes and decreased spending on other essential 17 programs, such as public safety and infrastructure; and 18 WHEREAS, the ending of the school bond debt reimbursement program has further limited the 19 opportunity to jointly address the needs of schools; and 20 WHEREAS, education is by far the largest budget item for those local governments with 21 education powers, and is required of all boroughs, and home rule and first class cities in the 22 Unorganized Borough; and 23 WHEREAS, the education funding formula designed by the State results in Alaska remaining 24 one of the few states that implements an equalization formula so that it can use federal impact 25 aid to offset its own obligations, and which is meant for localities; and 26 WHEREAS, AML has a resolution in place correctly identifying Impact Aid as local; and 27 WHEREAS, the local contributions plus required State funding are no longer adequate to 28 maintain Alaska's schools, with many districts facing school closures, growing class sizes, and 29 the loss of valuable educational programs due to budget cuts. 30 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that AML would consider support for litigation that 31 clarifies and/or establishes the responsibility of the State of Alaska to fund public education 32 adequately and equitably, including for school construction and maintenance; and 33 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the outcome of this legislation should determine the scope of 34 local government's ability to contribute to local educational attainment and activities beyond the 35 obligation of the State. 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Alaska Municipal League Resolution #2024-02 1 Requesting that the State of Alaska develop and implement a PFAS collection and clean-up 2 effort. 3 WHEREAS, PFAS chemicals break down very slowly and can build up in people, animals, and 4 the environment over time and are closely associated with a number of cancers, maternal health 5 problems and other serious health risks; 6 WHEREAS, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation lists more than 450 sites 7 contaminated by PFAS across the state; and 8 WHEREAS, PFAS chemicals have contaminated the drinking water in private wells and public 9 water systems in more than ten communities in Alaska, requiring some to rely on shipping in 10 bottled water at great cost; and 11 WHEREAS, most of the environmental PFAS contamination in Alaska is believed to have been 12 caused by use of firefighting foams at airports, where their use is mandated by the Federal 13 Aviation Administration; and 14 WHEREAS, more than 130 airports across the state house aging firefighting kits that are out of 15 date and at risk of creating new contamination from firefighting foam that contains PFAS 16 chemicals; and 17 WHEREAS the cost of proper disposal of the firefighting kits and other materials containing 18 PFAS is prohibitive to many smaller communities; and 19 WHEREAS, AML recognizes the broad and challenging nature of remediation as well as the 20 threat to public health; and 21 WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the State to do what it can to manage and mitigate this 22 environmental and health threat to Alaska communities. 23 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that AML requests that the State of Alaska develop a 24 detailed plan for addressing the removal of all PFAS supplies and equipment from Alaska 25 communities and provide funding for implementation. 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Alaska Municipal League Resolution #2024-03 1 In support of a strategic workforce recruitment and retention effort by and with the State 2 of Alaska to correct high public sector vacancy rates. 3 WHEREAS, national employment data show that private employment has fully recovered from 4 pre -pandemic levels, while state and local public employment remains below pre -pandemic 5 numbers; and 6 WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is operating with an average vacancy rate of 14.2%, with some 7 agencies, such as the Alaska Marine Highway System, facing vacancy rates greater than 50% at 8 times; and 9 WHEREAS, the current vacancy rates impede the ability of the State of Alaska and local 10 governments to provide public services to Alaskans, lower the State of Alaska's contributions to 11 PERS, and hurt the economy; and 12 WHEREAS, the State of Alaska and local governments play key roles in implementing the 13 provisions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act and obtaining 14 funding for and building once -in -a -generation infrastructure projects; and 15 WHEREAS, the public sector faces specific barriers to hiring, like burnout, long hiring 16 processes, and pay competition with the private sector. 17 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that AML encourages the State of Alaska to address 18 vacancy rates within State agencies; and 19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State's efforts be coordinated with local governments to 20 implement complementary workforce recruitment and retention strategies within cities and 21 boroughs. 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Alaska Municipal League Resolution #2024-04 1 In support of requiring the Legislature to include fiscal notes that quantify costs to 2 municipalities and school districts in legislation that impacts these entities. 3 WHEREAS, an "unfunded mandate" is any statute, administrative regulation, or order that 4 demands action from a subordinate government without adequate provision for funding the cost 5 to the subordinate government of implementing the demanded action; and 6 WHEREAS, unfunded mandates are a problem because the federal and state governments have 7 tended to balance their budgets on the backs of subordinate governments, thereby shielding 8 themselves from taking the fiscal responsibility for their own policy and program decisions; and 9 WHEREAS, from a purely political standpoint, an unfunded mandate can ensure that the blame 10 for higher taxes or service cuts falls to local elected officials rather than the government that 11 made the decision; and 12 WHEREAS, unfunded mandates are a threat to municipal and school district governance and 13 operations in Alaska; and 14 WHEREAS, additional requirements of a municipality or school district, when not reimbursed, 15 result in a loss of capacity to deliver public services to community members and students; and 16 WHEREAS, AS 24.08.035 requires that bills and resolutions carry fiscal notes that contain an 17 estimate of the cost that would result from enactment for the current fiscal year and for five fiscal 18 years in the future; and 19 WHEREAS, this statute limits those estimates to the cost to the State of Alaska alone, excluding 20 costs that may fall to local governments and school districts to bear, obfuscating the true cost of 21 enacting legislation. 22 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that AML supports legislation that requires the State of 23 Alaska and Alaska State Legislature to include municipal and school district fiscal notes as part 24 of its process in evaluating legislation that impacts local governments and public education. 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Alaska Municipal League Resolution #2024-05 1 In support of legislation that requires prompt payment of contracted and formula funding 2 obligations, including the distribution of Community Assistance. 3 WHEREAS, AS 36.90.200 requires the State of Alaska to pay contractors performing 4 construction or public works activities in a timely manner; and 5 WHEREAS, this statute introduces penalties for non-compliance, including interest on non - 6 payment, which reimburses the contractor for opportunity costs or additional burdens 7 experienced; and 8 WHEREAS, the need for prompt payment extends well -beyond construction contracts and 9 should be broadly applicable to all grantees and contractors of the State; and 10 WHEREAS, the State disburses money in multiple ways to many entities, including to healthcare 11 organizations and non -profits receiving Medicaid reimbursement, and to local governments 12 through programs like Community Assistance; and 13 WHEREAS, chronic delays in government payments are a serious problem for communities 14 across the country, as well as in Alaska, with private, public, and nonprofit providing crucial 15 health and human services to their communities; and 16 WHEREAS, many of these entities operate with less than 90 days in cash reserves, and some 17 with little or none - "reimbursable" grant agreements require them to fund all the costs of 18 services for 30 to 90 days before they can even invoice for payment; and 19 WHEREAS, delayed payments create hardships for organizations' ability to operate effectively, 20 and extended delays jeopardize the health and well-being of those they serve on behalf of state 21 agencies, as well as threaten the providers' financial stability and solvency, often forcing them to 22 exhaust reserves and resort to lines of credit; and 23 WHEREAS, municipalities and other entities suffer due to delays in disbursements that may 24 make them unable to fulfill their own obligations and provide their own services; and 25 WHEREAS, local governments have reported delayed payments that have affected property 26 insurance renewals, payroll and project payments, delayed construction and maintenance 27 activities, delayed bulk fuel commitments and contracting, inability to reflect non-federal match 28 for federal grants; and 29 WHEREAS, there is an opportunity cost that comes with non-payment as well, especially when 30 reserves have to be used that lessen investment returns, and otherwise interest and fees may 31 compound non-payment; and 32 WHEREAS, it is in the State's interest to ensure the solvency and sustainability public, private, 33 and nonprofit organizations and can facilitate this by ensuring prompt payment. 34 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that AML requests that the Alaska State Legislature 35 pass legislation requiring the State of Alaska to provide prompt payments in all of its contracted 36 and formula obligations, grants, or transfers; and 37 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that State agencies should increase their ability to meet this duty 38 and ensure appropriate levels of capacity to do so. 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Alaska Municipal League Resolution #2024-06 1 In support of expanded funding for NOAA and partners to complete mapping and 2 bathymetry of Alaska's coastal zone. 3 WHEREAS, Alaska's 66,000 miles of coastline are the longest of any state in the nation — and 4 more than the rest of the nation combined — and are important places for economic activity, 5 community development, transportation, and subsistence; and 6 WHEREAS, completed mapping and bathymetry is especially lacking for Alaska and for the 7 Alaskan Arctic, which lack the comprehensive shoreline and nearshore maps available to much 8 of the rest of the nation; and 9 WHEREAS, informed decisions and improved safety in the coastal zone depend heavily on 10 accurate and up-to-date coastal mapping data; and 11 WHEREAS, community resilience to coastal hazards such as flooding, erosion, and tsunami 12 begins with mapping data to establish baseline conditions and model change; and 13 WHEREAS, increased efforts to map Alaska's coastal zone will lead to improved access to and 14 utilization of data; and 15 WHEREAS, mapping will bolster the shipping and fishing economy through safer maritime 16 navigation; and 17 WHEREAS, mapping will ensure more resilient coastal economies through flood and wave 18 impact modeling, data -driven coastal infrastructure development, improved emergency planning, 19 and more effective community management plans; and 20 WHEREAS, the November 2019 Presidential Memorandum on Ocean Mapping of the United 21 States Exclusive Economic Zone and the Shoreline and Nearshore of Alaska calls for the 22 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the State of Alaska, and the Alaska 23 Mapping Executive Committee (AMEC) to develop an Alaska coastal mapping strategy; and 24 WHEREAS, sufficient funding will lead to seamless and accurate coastal mapping data that will 25 support the State of Alaska, local governments, Alaska's economy, Tribes, national security, and 26 the environment. 27 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that AML requests that Congress allocate the resources 28 necessary to complete the goals and objectives outlined in Mapping the Coast of Alaska: A 10- 29 Year Strategy in Support of the United States Economy, Security, and Environment by 2030. 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Alaska Municipal League Resolution #2024-07 1 In support of changes to HUD regulations that limit participation of Alaska local 2 governments in HUD -funded programs. 3 WHEREAS, Alaska's existing housing stock is overcrowded, energy inefficient, and aging 4 rapidly, while new housing construction is unable to keep up with demand, leading to a growing 5 housing shortage across the state; and 6 WHEREAS, the shortage of housing means families struggle to find safe, stable, affordable 7 housing, straining their physical and mental health; and 8 WHEREAS, the shortage of housing affects the ability of communities to recruit and retain 9 professionals, including teachers, public safety officers, and healthcare workers, leading to 10 worsening economic outcomes; and 11 WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community 12 Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program exists to create transformative impact 13 within communities, improve the lives of residents, especially those with low- and moderate - 14 income levels, and develop strategies that bring partners and resources together; and 15 WHEREAS, Anchorage is the only Alaska city large enough to receive money directly from this 16 program, receiving $1.9 million in 2022, or 0.05% of the national total; and 17 WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is awarded funding for the balance of the state, receiving $2.7 18 million in 2022, or 0.08% of the national total; 19 WHEREAS, HUD's 2022 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress shows that with 20 a rate of 31.7 homeless individuals per 10,000 people, Alaska finds itself in the 8th position 21 nationwide and that Alaska has seen a notable increase, with a 19% growth in homelessness 22 since 2020, the 10th highest increase among all states; and 23 WHEREAS, in many communities across the state there are no emergency shelters, no vacancies 24 of habitable structures, and the environmental conditions are so harsh that living outdoors results 25 in freezing to death; and 26 WHEREAS, local governments continue to develop innovative solutions to the housing crisis, 27 yet find themselves unable to access CDBG funds. 28 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that AML requests that the U.S. Department of 29 Housing and Urban Development update the CDBG funding formulas and expand other 30 programs to address the needs of small and rural communities in Alaska that are otherwise 31 excluded. 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Alaska Municipal League Resolution #2024-08 1 Requesting the Alaska State Legislature encourage economic development through housing 2 investments and policymaking. 3 WHEREAS, some estimates show, the national shortage on affordable housing is 7.2 million, 4 with an estimated 27,500 new housing units needed in Alaska over the next ten years; 5 WHEREAS, Alaska's rising rent, cost of building, and remodeling makes it one of the most 6 expensive markets nationwide, causing a barrier to attract and retain workforce and Alaskan 7 youth; and 8 WHEREAS, historically, the State of Alaska has played a role in encouraging housing 9 development through loans or bonding via state agencies like AHFC; and 10 WHEREAS, until 2022 and the creation of Housing Alaskans: A Public -Private Partnership 11 (HAPPP), Alaska was one of the last states in the country without a statewide housing trust; and 12 WHEREAS, multiple committees in the Legislature address housing, including Labor and 13 Commerce, State Affairs, and Community and Regional Affairs, with no singular Legislative 14 committee tackling this issue in a systemic way; and 15 WHEREAS, the lack of available land, which could be alleviated by land transfers from the 16 state and federal governments, and expensive infrastructure such as water, sewer, and road 17 access, causes overcrowding and under development in communities; and 18 WHEREAS, Alaska's housing issues are at the intersection of workforce and economic 19 development, family and youth retention and homelessness, and solving our housing issues can 20 help to alleviate these matters. 21 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AML encourages the Alaska Legislature to make 22 meaningful investments into the statewide housing trust, HAPPP; and create a time-limited 23 Legislative Committee to explore statewide housing solutions with actionable goals; and 24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, AML encourages the Alaska Legislature to assist in making 25 developable land available to local governments to spur housing construction; and create an 26 infrastructure revolving fund focused on water, sewer, and roads to assist in development of the 27 land. 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Alaska Municipal League Resolution #2024-09 1 Requesting the Alaska State Legislature to assist local communities in addressing 2 homelessness. 3 WHEREAS, housing is the solution to homelessness, but until our housing shortage is 4 addressed, local communities must look at making investments in emergency shelter and 5 other supports; and 6 WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defining 7 homelessness as: individuals or families who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime 8 residence; individuals or families who are temporarily couch surfing; unaccompanied youth 9 under 25 years of age who are unstably housed; and individuals or families fleeing or 10 attempting to flee domestic violence and have no other residence; and 11 WHEREAS, the unduplicated statewide total count of clients within the Alaska Homeless 12 Management Information System from August 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023, is 17,796 13 individuals; and 14 WHEREAS, tens of thousands of individuals and families have received some type of rental, 15 utility or energy assistance that keeps them out of homelessness, but the recent 7% increase in 16 rents statewide are putting the efficacy of these efforts in jeopardy; and 17 WHEREAS, a recent visit by HUD Secretary Fudge highlighted the need for review of HUD 18 funding formulas and the negative and inequitable impact they have on Alaska; and 19 WHEREAS, local communities, whether through local governments or through 20 philanthropy, have made significant investments to address homelessness across the state; 21 and 22 WHEREAS, emergency shelter includes large congregate shelter, non -congregate shelter, 23 churches, or other smaller facilities serving many different populations; and 24 WHEREAS, line -item budget vetoes of the State of Alaska FY20 budget led to a short-term 25 reduction in shelter capacity throughout the state, highlighting the fragility of operational 26 funding for the statewide shelter system; and 27 WHEREAS, there are limits on local government capacity to take on operational costs of 28 shelter year over year, especially winter shelter, but are making investments across the 29 system and need help from the State of Alaska to make these investments sustainable long 30 term; and 31 WHEREAS, the Governor appointed, Alaska Council on the Homeless, is responsible for 32 updating and reporting on the outcomes towards achieving the goals of its 10 -year plan 33 created in 2009 named the Alaska's Plan to End Long Term Homelessness. 34 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that AML supports the Alaska Legislature 35 invest in regular operational funding for emergency shelters across the state; and 36 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that AML requests that Governor Dunleavy task the 37 Alaska Council on the Homeless to update Alaska's Plan to End Long Term Homelessness. 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Alaska Municipal League Resolution #2024-10 1 Requesting the Alaska State Legislature approve a coastal infrastructure general 2 obligation bond for the 2024 election. 3 WHEREAS, Alaska has the most miles of coastline of any U.S. state, and communities 4 maintain a total of 40 port and harbor facilities; and 5 WHEREAS, ports, harbors, and other maritime facilities are critical infrastructure for 6 residents and businesses, and serve important functions such as: food security, fuel delivery, 7 transportation and logistics, resource extraction, commercial fishing, tourism, hospitality, 8 national security, and military preparedness; and 9 WHEREAS, there is a critical need for coastal infrastructure repair and maintenance in 10 Alaska, according to the Report Card for Alaska's Infrastructure 2021 by the Alaska Section 11 of the American Society of Civil Engineers, awarded Alaska a grade of "D+" to its ports and 12 harbors; and 13 WHEREAS, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), signed November 2021, authorizes 14 $1.2 trillion dollars of much-needed federal infrastructure investment, including over $17 15 billion in funding for ports and maritime infrastructure over five years; and other financing 16 such as the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan program 17 may be available but requires a dedicated fund source; and 18 WHEREAS, in August 2023, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg 19 visited several communities across Alaska to recognize recent investments and understand 20 Alaska's unique geography, environment, and logistical challenges, speaking on multiple 21 occasions to Alaska's reliance on maritime infrastructure and scale of investment needed; and 22 WHEREAS, Alaska communities have limited capacity to finance capital improvements, 23 even for facilities with a tariff structure to fund its operations; and 24 WHEREAS, a 2011 study on Alaska's ports and harbors recommended the State of Alaska 25 create a Transportation Infrastructure Development Program to create a comprehensive 26 baseline assessment of coastal infrastructure and state funding of such infrastructure; and 27 WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has supported infrastructure projects across the state 28 through voter -approved general obligation bonds, with a total of 51 bond packages being 29 approved since statehood totaling $2.2 billion, including a 2010 bond package for education 30 infrastructure; and 31 WHEREAS, the State Legislature must approve a general obligation bond package during the 32 2024 Legislative Session for a bond package to appear on the November 5, 2024, ballot; and; 33 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska Municipal League supports The 34 Legislature and Administration funding critical coastal infrastructure throughout the state with 35 general obligation bonds and other or braided state and federal funding, including BIL grant 36 funding, TIFIA financing, and other capital sources that leverage local match funding and 37 revenue streams. 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Alaska Municipal League Resolution #2024-11 1 Requesting the Alaska State Legislature invest resources to address the state's behavioral 2 health needs, from crisis response to community-based services. 3 WHEREAS, the Alaska Behavioral Health Systems Assessment (2016) estimated that 4 approximately one in four Alaska adults and youth live with one or more behavioral health 5 conditions; and addressing behavioral health needs, at a population and community level, are a 6 form of public health, from promoting mental health and well-being to having appropriate crisis 7 response training and services; and 8 WHEREAS, the Alaska Constitution requires the State of Alaska to "provide for the promotion 9 and protection of public health" (Article VII, Section 4), and the State has statutory responsibility 10 for ensuring mental health services are provided, while Title 29 provides for certain types of 11 local governments to adopt health powers, but only some local governments have taken on this 12 authority, and most lack the necessary resources to implement an effective program; and 13 WHEREAS, since 2018 multiple partners are working together to improve Alaska's system of 14 care that responds to people experiencing a behavioral health crisis following the nationally 15 recognized Crisis Now model, which implements a continuum of services; and 16 WHEREAS, some Alaska communities are leading local implementation of the Crisis Now 17 model, including mobile crisis response teams in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Mat -Su, and crisis 18 stabilization centers in Anchorage and Juneau, and other communities are exploring local services 19 following the Crisis Now model; and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was implemented in Alaska 20 in July 2022, and the Alaska Legislature has already made investments to implement Crisis Now 21 at a local level with $8 million in capital funding; and 22 WHEREAS, communities look to State leadership and investment to address system -wide 23 behavioral health needs, to ensure a stronger and more coordinated continuum of services that 24 bridges the needs and complements investments at the local level; 25 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Alaska Municipal League requests that the 26 Alaska Legislature increase investments in Crisis Now, both at the statewide system level with 27 investments such as permanent funding to operate the 988 Crisis Lifeline, and additional targeted 28 investments to assist local communities in building out their own behavioral health services; and 29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, AML requests that the Alaska Legislature address gaps in the 30 overall behavioral health continuum of services, including investments in workforce and 31 housing, and removing regulatory barriers and programmatic inefficiencies. 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