2026-01-13 Work SessionKodiak Island Borough
Assembly Work Session
Assembly Chambers
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Work Sessions are informal meetings of the Assembly where members review forthcoming programs of the
borough, receive progress reports on current program or projects or receive other similar information from the
manager. All discussions and conclusions are informal and there are no official actions taken. The Assembly also
review the upcoming regular meeting agenda packet and request and/or receive information from staff. This work
session is open to the public and will be broadcast on the Borough's YouTube Channel. Meeting packets are
available online.
Any public documents related to the agenda that are received and shared with elected officials after the initial
agenda packet has been released will be included in the Supplemental Materials section below. The deadline for
releasing supplemental materials is noon on the day of the meeting.
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1. CITIZENS' COMMENTS 1-907-486-3231 or Toll Free 1-855-492-9202
(Limited To Three Minutes Per Speaker)
2. MANAGER'S COMMENTS
3. AGENDA ITEMS
a. Discussion Of The State And Federal CIP List Resolutions 4 - 25
Agenda Item Report - Pdf
b. Discuss Travel To Juneau And Washington, DC For Lobbying 26 - 28
Efforts/Assembly To Discuss The Items To Lobby For, Etc.
Agenda Item Report - Pdf
C. Discuss Code Change To Reduce Allowable Assembly Absences 29 - 34
Agenda Item Report - Pdf
d. Discuss Amendments To Kodiak Island Borough Code Regarding 35 - 42
Holding Multiple Elected Offices
Agenda Item Report - Pdf
4. PACKET REVIEW
The DRAFT regular meeting packet is available online at Kodiak Island Borough -
Meetinq Type List (civicweb.net).
a. PUBLIC HEARING
• Assembly Review Of The State Of Alaska Alcohol And
Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) New Winery Retail
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License (WRL) Application For Friends By The Ocean,
LLC DBA Friends By The Ocean
• Ordinance No. FY2026-16, Amending Kodiak Island
Borough Code Chapter 5.01 Regarding Liquor Licenses
To Clarify The Methods And Basis For Borough Protests
For Issuance Of A New License, Renewal Of An Existing
License, Transfer Of An Existing License, And Review Of
The Continued Operation Of A License
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• Contract No. FY2026-25, Landfill Scale Shack Platform
Project With CCI Industrial Services, LLC
CONTRACTS
• Contract No. FY2023-43B, Extending The Employment
Contract Between The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
And Aimee Williams, Borough Manager, For A Period Of
One Year
RESOLUTIONS
• Resolution No. FY2026-11, Adopting An Alternative
Allocation Method For The FY26 Shared Fisheries
Business Tax Program And Certifying That This Allocation
Method Fairly Represents The Distribution Of Significant
Effects Of Fisheries Business Activity In Fisheries
Management Area (FMA) 13: Kodiak Area
• Resolution No. FY2026-12, Adopting A State Legislative
Capital Improvement Projects Priority List For The 2026
Legislative Session
• Resolution No. FY2026-13, Identifying Federal Project And
Program Priorities For Federal Fiscal Years 2026 And
2027
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
• Ordinance No. FY2026-15, Amending Various Sections of
Kodiak Island Borough code Title 17 Zoning, Related To
Short -Term Rental Definitions, Zoning, And Permitting
Requirements
• Ordinance No. FY2026-17, Amending Various Sections In
Title 2 Administration And Personnel, Title 4 Service
Areas, And Title 7 Elections To Prohibit Holding Multiple
Elected Offices
• Ordinance No. FY2026-18, Amending Title 8 Health And
Safety Chapter 8.25 Solid Waste Collection And Disposal
OTHER ITEMS
• Assembly Review Of The State Of Alaska Alcohol And
Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) New Hotel/Motel
Beverage Dispensary Tourism Endorsement Application
For Island Hotels, LLC, DBA Chartroom
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• Confirmation Of Mayoral Appointment(s) To The
Architectural And Engineering Review Board
5. CLERK'S COMMENTS
6. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
7. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
8. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
a KIB Draft Resolution FY2026 & 2027 Federal Project Program 43 - 47
Priorities Draft
b Citizen Sign -in Sheet 48
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
STAFF REPORT
JANUARY 13, 2026
ASSEMBLY WORK SESSION
SUBJECT: Discussion Of The State And Federal CIP List Resolutions
ORIGINATOR: Aimee Williams, Borough Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
For Assembly discussion.
DISCUSSION:
To support lobbying efforts at the state and federal levels, the Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly creates two lists of projects that inform the state and federal delegations of the
needs of the Kodiak Island Borough. The signed resolution of state level list is entered into
Capital Project Submission and Information System, CAPSIS and shared with KIB's State of
Alaska delegation. The signed resolution for the federal list is forwarded to the federal
lobbyist, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly who then distributes the list to KIB's federal delegation.
The Assembly previously discussed this at the December 16, 2025, work session.
ALTERNATIVES:
FISCAL IMPACT:
OTHER INFORMATION:
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Introduced by:
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Requested by:
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2026-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY
LIST FOR FY2026-02
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 12,570 residents of the
Kodiak Island Archipelago living in six incorporated cities and one community governed by
a tribal council government per the Alaska Department of Labor and Work Force
Development; 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 2025-2029 CIP list of Capital Projects:
1. Kodiak Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility
Estimated Project Cost $1,900,000
Funding Acquired $100,000
Needed Funds $1,800,000
The City of Kodiak provides water and sewer services to Kodiak Island Borough
residences and business that are located adjacent to City of Kodiak boundaries. The City
of Kodiak Treatment Plant operates under an Alaskan Department of Environmental
Conservation (ADEC) APDES permits. The first phase of a larger project to upgrade the
City of Kodiak Wastewater Treatment Plant was to evaluate the facility for immediate
system's needs. The last major maintenance upgrades to the facility was in 1999. The
condition and evaluation assessment included all major components within the plant
interior and exterior, the outbuildings 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
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50 with the 34 sewer lift station pumps and waste treatment at the facility. This facility with its
51 labyrinth of connecting sewer lines, directly serves 2667 City of Kodiak and Kodiak
52 Borough households including commercial businesses. The Treatment Plant also serves
53 the U.S. Kodiak Coast Guard Base and the Pacific Spaceport Complex indirectly with our
54 certified laboratory testing and waste disposal; not to mention NOAA vessels, the Alaska
55 Marine Highway vessels and the expanding cruise ship industry stopovers in our Kodiak
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57 The Kodiak Island Borough supports the City of Kodiak request for Federal funding in the
58 amount of $1.9M to begin design efforts leading to the construction of this critical
59 infrastructure Wastewater Treatment Plant project that will support the wastewater needs
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2. City of Larsen Bay Reservoir Spill Way
Estimated Project Cost $1,200,000
Funding Acquired $0.00
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. The Kodiak Island Borough supports
the second-class City of Larsen Bay's request for funding assistance.
3. City of Port Lions Water Distribution System Replacement
Estimated Project Cost $8,000,000
Funding Acquired $0.00
Needed Funds $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 1964 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 constantly 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.
4. City of Larsen Bay: Water Distribution Lines
Estimated Project Cost $7,000,000.00
The City of Larsen Bay has a problem of leaks in the distribution system. We have a loss of
40,000 gallons of water every 24 hours, 7 days a week. We have fixed all the leaks we
could find. In the summer we have a hard time keeping up with the water usage.
5. Karluk Water Storage Tank
Total Cost: $1,882,087
Funding Already Acquired: $987,094
Requested Amount: $223,000
The purchase sand contracted labor for the water storage tank itself was recently quoted to
ANTHC at $223,000.
The rest of the project costs include the foundation construction, access road to the new
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102 tank, and the 1500 ft. transmission line.
103 ANTHC has two active projects in Karluk to deal with their water treatment and distribution
104 system. One project is to replace the water treatment plant, and the second project is to
105 replace the water storage tank and construct and transmission line pipe from the new tank
106 site back tot eh water plant. Both projects are planned to be constructed together to be as
107 efficient as possible. We are requesting funding for the water tank as there is a funding
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109 The water storage tank and transmission line project has completed engineering design
110 and we are in construction preparation, however, the preparation has stalled because of a
111 funding shortage. This project was funded for $987,094, and we are seeking an additional
112 $894,993 to complete. The original funding division for this project is $924,390 from the
113 Indian Health Service and $62,704 from the Denali Commission, which covers the
114 ineligible costs that the Indian Health Service cannot cover.
115 There are a couple of things that should be noted about the water tank project:
116 We are not planning on using the water tank currently in Karluk as the configuration
117 does not meet current requirements for seismic activity in the Kodiak Region. The
118 high earthquake probability would potentially cause the crated tank currently in
119 Karluk to get damaged and collapse if the water inside moved around.
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121 The community has been in violation of the Surface Water Treatment Rule drinking
122 standards since they were updated in 2005 because of the overall configuration of
123 the water treatment plant and water storage tank. In 2005, a modular water
124 treatment plant facility was constructed by a contract with Udelhoven Oilfeild
125 System, and the final modules are expected to be delivered to the Anchorage-
126 based ANTHC storage facility in August. We are projecting a 2026 construction
127 date for both elements of the water project, provided we can receive the required
128 supplemental funding. I have issued a supplemental funding requires for the water
129 treatment plant project to the State of Alaska Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
130 through ADEC and am awaiting the response.
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132 6. Karluk Sewer Truck
133 Estimated Project Cost: $150,000
134 The tribe needs a reliable way to pump sewage. Starting at the beginning of July, we are
135 having to manually pump the sewer every few days due to the ongoing issues with the
136 generator and drawing too much power. The sewer pump cannot be on all the time
137 automatically until the generator issue is resolved. Cost includes freight.
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139 7. City of Port Lions Fire Station Insulation
140 Estimated Project Cost $35,000
141 Funding Acquired $0.00
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143 The fire station in the second-class City of Port Lions is not insulated which necessitates
144 that the fire truck be left empty of water during the winter months when temperatures drop
145 below freezing and limits the time and ability to response to a fire related emergency. The
146 City of Port Lions requests funds for purchase and installation of building insulation
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149 8. City of Larsen Bay: Upgrade City Hall
150 Estimated Project Cost $700,000
151 The City Hall building houses the Senior Center, Teen Center, Library, City Market, and
152 City offices. The building was originally built in 1985 and need numerous repairs. The
153 kitchen in the Senior Center is outdated, and cabinets are falling off. The entire building
154 needs to be rewired, replace light switches, outlets, flooring, windows, and doors. The roof
155 needs repairs and is unstable due to water damage. The inside and outside needs to be
156 completely repainted. The restrooms need to be updated and redesigned. All new
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159 9. Kodiak Island Borough Fire & Rescue: Phase 1 Design & Engineering RE: Fire
160 Station Renovation & Expansion FY26
161 Estimated Project Cost $312,000.00
162 The Fire Protection Area 1 has the following campus upgrade, expansion, & renovation
163 plan for consideration under the CIP Plan by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The
164 plan encompasses priority components of the Fire Department's Long-range Strategic
165 plans. The primary focus is to ensure the continued robust response model of
166 professionally trained emergency personnel, who are predominately paid on call stipend
167 employees. The expansion and renovation encompass 2 main phases which may or may
168 not occur concurrently. First is the addition of a 600 square foot structure on the western
169 side of the existing apparatus bay to house the fitness center. Also in Phase 1 is the
170 construction of a 3-story combination training and hose drying tower behind the fitness
171 center addition. Phase 1 is completed by a renovation of the second -floor area now
172 housing a combination lounge / bunk room and fitness center. This will allow for a kitchen,
173 lounge, dorm style bunk rooms and a lavatory with locker and shower facilities.
174 Phase Two will comprise renovation of the existing classroom area and existing kitchen
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176 The request is for funding to facilitate the planning, permitting, and design phase of the
177 renovation/construction project. The funding request has not changed from FY25 CIP
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180 10. St. Herman Harbor Infrastructure Replacement
181 Estimated Project Cost:
182 • Phase 1 $23,000,000
183 • Phase II $33,000,000
184 • Phase III $50,000,000
185 • Phase IV $66,000,000
186 • Funding Acquired For Phase 1 $11,750,000
187 • Needed Funds $160,250,000
188 The City of Kodiak is the owner of the two largest harbors in the Kodiak Island Borough,
189 one of those harbors, St. Herman Harbor (SHH), was built by the State of Alaska in 1982
190 and has been a vital facility for Kodiak's large and diverse commercial fishing fleet for over
191 40 years. The State of Alaska turned over all state-owned facilities in St. Harman Harbor to
192 the City of Kodiak in 1999. The facility provides safe moorage for more than 400 vessels
193 from all over Alaska and the West Coast. Except for a few minor upgrades over the years,
194 the original float system is beyond its useful life and is in critical need of replacement. The
195 proposed project would result in the reconstruction of St. Harman Harbor with the
196 replacement of most of its float system in four phases. Currently, the harbor has been
197 losing one dock per year due to aging and the saltwater elements. A dock loss results in 2
198 vessel berths along with the revenue generated for the harbor. This rate of failure is likely
199 to increase in future years as the existing docks further deteriorate. The latest inspection
200 report shows many portions of the facility are in very poor condition. The forty -year -old float
201 systems suffer from failing concrete, rotting walers and bull rails, and an outdated electrical
202 system. These floats contain electrical pedestals, fire suppression water lines, safety
203 ladders and supply water.
204 In 2022, the City contracted with PND Engineers, Inc. (PND) to prepare a St. Harmon
205 Harbor Planning and Scoping Report that includes concept harbor layouts, cost estimates
206 and construction phasing recommendations. The Kodiak Island Borough supports the City
207 of Kodiak request of $16 million to complete the first two phases. Phases III & IV estimated
208 project development cost is approximately $40,000,000.
209 Modernizing and expanding the port infrastructure is critical to remaining competitive in
210 maintaining our status as an important commercial fishing community. Waterfront facilities
211 and marine infrastructure are a critical element to the City of Kodiak and the State of
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212 Alaska, supporting a large portion of the City's commerce, industry, transportation, and
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215 11. City of Old Harbor Septic Tank Replacement
216 Estimated Project Cost $100,000
217 Funding Acquired $0.00
218 Needed Funds $100,000
219 The Kodiak Island Borough supports the City of Old Harbor's request for funding to install a
220 sewer septic tank in downtown Old Harbor which is a second-class city within the Kodiak
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223 12. Kodiak Community Health Center Expansion
224 Estimated Total Project Cost $25.850,000
225 Funding Acquired $8,317,901
226 Estimated Design Cost $1,200,000
227 Needed Funds $1,200,000
228 The Kodiak Community Health Center (KCHC) is currently housed within the Kodiak Island
229 Borough owned hospital facility and co -located with Providence Kodiak Island Medical
230 Center. KCHC is in need of increasing the clinic space and is planning an expansion
231 project. Due to various changes in the community in the past five years, patient and
232 provider counts have increased and pushed this organization to the maximum of their
233 space limitations. Additionally, an increased in -patient population is expected to coincide
234 with a local US Coast Guard base increase in employees and their families in the next few
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236 With appropriate funding KCHC proposes to expand and improve the clinic space and
237 continue to provide needed services in the Kodiak Community. KCHC has acquired
238 funding in the amount of $8.3 million toward this project, however design activities are not
239 eligible within this funding. KCHC is seeking design funds in order to move forward with the
240 project and will continue fund raising efforts for the balance needed.
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242 13. Hospital Facility Sterilizer and Boiler Replacement
243 Estimated Project Cost: $10,000,000
244 • Funding Acquired $0.00
245 • Needed Funds $10,000,000
246 The Kodiak Island Borough owned hospital facility boilers and associated system
247 components are aging along with the facility. The system components that been identified
248 for major repair or replacement include the oil -fired boilers, chiller unit, reverse osmosis
249 water system, steam generation equipment and sterilization equipment are in
250 consideration. The oil -fired boilers provide the major hydronic heating component for
251 several associated systems at the hospital facility. They include the production of facility
252 heat, hot water and the hot water component for conversion to steam via a steam
253 generator that is distributed to the sterilizers required for the hospital operations. The
254 sterilizer equipment has been maintained at an operational level. Due to the age of the
255 existing equipment, increased frequent failures associated with the steam generator and
256 sterilization equipment has affected the operational capacity of the hospital to the point
257 where operating room availability is managed at times with the functional capacity of the
258 facility to ensure property sterilized equipment. All of the system components need to be
259 evaluated for replacement timeframes as and of the individual component failures may
260 lead to services being suspended at the hospital facility.
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262 14. City of Larsen Bay: Equipment Repairs and Maintenance
263 Estimated Project Cost $157,000.00
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264 The City of Larsen Bay's existing equipment are all needing major parts and pieces
265 maintained and/or replaced. The City currently has a 1996 Caterpillar 12G Grader, a 2001
266 Caterpillar 416 backhoe-loader 4WD, and a 2001 Caterpillar D-4 Dozer. These pieces of
267 equipment are vital to the Community for water lines, power lines, road repairs, and
268 maintenance, and is needed to keep our city going.
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270 15. Native Village of Karluk: Karluk Community Food Security Project
271 Estimated Project Cost $139,444.00
272 The community of Karluk is requesting to construct two community greenhouses on land
273 owned by the tribe (map attached). The project is clear and significant priority for Karluk as
274 food is limited. Global warming is changing the ocean environment and impacting
275 subsistence. Food is flown to the community by small plane that are often delayed by
276 weather and the cost is prohibitively high and the food is mostly shelf stable, meaning
277 highly processed and not the appropriate food for our tribe. Karluk does not have gasoline
278 for sale so the cost of subsistence has become prohibitively high and harvesting
279 subsistence fish and game by ATV or boat is nearly impossible. The Covid-19 pandemic
280 emphasized the importance of food sovereignty for our remote community. During the
281 pandemic, supply chains were interrupted and the price for many goods increased greatly.
282 As remote as we are with high costs already, interruptions to supply chains and increased
283 prices were nearly impossible for our village to handle. Because of this, we have renewed
284 our efforts to grow fresh vegetables and fruits as we work to provide consistent and
285 traditional food for our village. The proposed project is to purchase and construct two
286 community greenhouses on land owned by the trib. The proposed site is Karluk
287 Subdivision Tract C, Plat Number 78-16. The tribe will be responsible for the upkeep and
288 maintenance of the greenhouses. The greenhouses will be constructed with guidance from
289 the Alaska Energy Authority Biomass -Heated Greenhouses: A Handbook for Alaskan
290 Schools and Community Organizations and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Master
291 Gardener program; a Master Gardener assisted Karluk with the development of this
292 proposal. The two greenhouses will be 25' x 48' x 12.5', made with heavy-duty galvanized
293 steel frame and 10 mm double -wall polycarbonate panels, 2 doors and 2double-door gates
294 (one on each end), and an arched design allows wind, snow and hail to slide off. The
295 greenhouse will support a snow load of 480 kg/m (98 psf) and is wind -resistant up to 24m/s
296 for high stability. The greenhouse is an expandable design. The greenhouses will use a
297 biomass boiler to heat the interior of the greenhouse each spring when we begin planting.
298 The project will also include the purchase of shelving and supplies including soil, fertilizer,
299 water equipment, pots and stakes. The cost of freight to Karluk from Wasilla and the cost
300 to assemble the greenhouse is also included in the cost estimate. Greenhouses are prices
301 $29,500 each and the boilers are priced at $8432 each. Shelving and supplies is estimated
302 at $3,000. The total cost of materials is $78,864. Freight is estimated at 50% ($39,432) and
303 a contingency is included of 15% to offset any increase in cost ($11,830).
304 Total material cost is estimated at $130,126. The cost of assembling the greenhouse is
305 estimated at 80 hours for three laborers at $35 per hour ($8,400) plus fringe at 10.93%
306 ($918). The total project cost is $139,444. A resolution, a map outlining the location of the
307 site, and quotes are attached. The greenhouse will provide access to fresh healthy food
308 which is at this time either unavailable or prohibitively expensive and will improve the
309 quality of life for all the residents of Karluk.
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311 16. Service Area No. 1 Road Improvements and Paving
312 Estimated Project Cost $6,000,000
313 Local Funds $1,200,000
314 Needed Funds $4,800,000
315 This project addresses the on -going need to improve portions of the roads in the Kodiak
316 Island Borough's Road services areas: Service Area No. 1, Service Area, Bay View Road
317 Service Area, and Monashka Bay Road Service Area. These roads connect residential
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319 Paving projects will address main thoroughfares or busy neighborhood roads.
320 Improvements to major drainage courses, installation of guard rails, and other identified
321 road improvement needs may also be addressed with this funding.
322 Priorities for expenditure of these funds are determined by the road service area boards.
323 Local contributions to road improvements may be funded through local improvement
324 districts where those in the district are taxed a proportion of the project cost.
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326 17. Women's Bay Service District: South Russian Creek Road Repaving
327 Estimated Project Cost $1,842,301.30
328 The roadway was originally paved circa 1985 using mostly federal financing under the
329 Intermodal Service Transportation Efficiency Act. Since that time the roadway has been
330 maintained by the Womens Bay Service District with taxes collected from the residents for
331 that purpose. The Service District mill rate is currently 2.5 mils which is the highest of all
332 service districts. The current budget has barely been sufficient to keep roads cleared of
333 snow and ice and also maintain the 12 miles of road in the district. Over the years the
334 maintenance for the South Russian Creek Road paved area has increased as the asphalt
335 has deteriorated and at this time maintenance attempts are becoming futile and
336 exponentially more expensive. The estimate from Brechans Construction, LLC to repave
337 the Roadway is $1,842,301.30 (see attached estimate). If the road is repaved, it would
338 reduce the overall maintenance costs and allow the service district to re -allocate money to
339 other needed projects.
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342 ADOPTED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
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344 THE 17t' DAY OF September 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. FY2025-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ADOPTING A
STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2025
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 12,721 residents of the
Kodiak Island Archipelago living in six incorporated cities and one community governed by a tribal
council government per the Alaska Department of Labor and Work Force Development; and
WHEREAS, a Borough —wide capital improvement program has been adopted by the Kodiak
Island Borough Planning and 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 and Zoning Commission and identified major
projects to submit to the Alaska Governor, State Legislative Delegation, and Federal 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 2025 legislative session are as follows:
• Kodiak Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility
Estimated Project Cost $1,900,000
Funding Acquired $100,000
Needed Funds $1,800,000
The City of Kodiak provides water and sewer services to the Kodiak Island Borough
residences and businesses that are located adjacent to City of Kodiak boundaries. The City
of Kodiak treatment plant operates under an Alaskan Department of Environmental
Conservation (ADEC) APDES permits. The first phase of a larger project to upgrade the City
of Kodiak Wastewater Treatment Plant to evaluate the facility for immediate system's needs.
The last major maintenance upgrades to the facility was in 1999. The condition and evaluation
assessment included all major components within the plant interior and exterior, the
outbuildings 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
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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 Kodiak Island Borough supports the City of Kodiak request for Federal funding in the
amount of $1.9M to begin design efforts leading to the construction of this critical infrastructure
Wastewater Treatment Plant project that will support the wastewater needs of the community
for the next twenty years.
• St. Herman Harbor Infrastructure Replacement
Phase 1 $10,000,000
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, logistics, and subsistence 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
local, other Alaskan communities and the West Coast. With the exception of a few minor
upgrades over the years, and annual maintenance the original float system is beyond its useful
life and is in 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 two phases. Currently, the harbor has been losing
use of multiple floats per year due to aging and the saltwater elements, and increased storm
activity, both in frequency and severity. Any float loss results in 2 vessel berths along with the
revenue generated for the harbor. This rate of failure has increased exponentially in recent
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
failing pilings, broken concrete decking, rotting walers and bull rails, and an outdated electrical
system. These floats contain non -compliant electrical pedestals, failed fire suppression lines,
no blackwater services and inconsistent potable water availability.
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 harbor replacement is scheduled in two phases,
with the City funding of $1,900,000 to begin the project. Total estimated cost is at $73-99
million.
In the fall of 2024, the City was awarded a $11,250,000 grant from MARAD's Port
Infrastructure Development Program to be used for phase one of the project. Phase one will
see construction of a new "O" float with critically needed large vessel (100-foot plus) berthing,
and a drive down dock capability. Initially, this float will be used to provide necessary berthing
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to facilitate the rebuild. Phase one is estimated at between $23-33 million. In 2023, Turnagain
Marine Construction was awarded a competitive contract to complete preliminary design and
environmental permitting for the harbor reconstruction with an estimated completion of early
2026. We would like to thank the Alaska Congressional Delegation for its support for this
project with the Dept. of Transportation and MARAD.
Pending in FY 2025 appropriations is $10 million in Congressionally Directed Spending in the
Senate Transportation -Housing Urban Development Appropriations Bill for the St. Herman
Harbor project. We would like to thank Senator Murkowski for requesting these funds. The
funds would be used to fund additional design and construction costs for Phase 1.
The City of Kodiak is requesting that the $10 million in Congressionally Directed Spending be
retained in the final FY 2025 appropriations bill, or if not rolled over into FY 2026.
• Service Area Roads Improvements and Paving
Estimated Project Cost $6,000,000
Local Funds $1,200,000
Needed Funds $4,800,000
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.
• Hospital Facility Sterilizer and Boiler Replacement
Estimated Project Cost $10,000,000
Funding Acquired $0
Needed Funds $10,000,000
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 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
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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 timeframes as and of the individual
component failures may lead to services being suspended at the hospital facility.
• City of Larsen Bay Reservoir Spill Way
Estimated Project Cost $1,200,000
Funding Acquired $0
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. The Kodiak Island Borough supports the second-class
City of Larsen Bay's request for funding assistance.
• City of Port Lions Fire Station Insulation
Estimated Project Cost $35,000
Funding Acquired $0
Needed Funds $35,000
The fire station in the second-class City of Port Lions is not insulation 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 purchase and installation of building insulation materials.
• Kodiak Island Borough Fire and Rescue: Phase 1 Design and Engineering Re: Fire
Station Renovation and Expansion FY25
Estimated Project Cost $312,000
The proposed project shall include the following in Phase 1: Full design and engineer workup
to include shovel ready plan set and accompanying specification documents. The scope of
the project may include renovation of certain existing areas of the original 1983 fire station
building and training facility addition. The scope may further include expanding the footprint
and square footage of the original 1983 fire station building to include additional space capable
of sustaining the current response and service delivery model in keeping with an established
30 year strategic/fiscal plan. The expansion shall include additional square footage to the rear
of the existing kitchen, lavatory, and mechanical space and second floor living space. The
expansion may include space designed to support additional/upgraded lavatories and shower
facilities along with sleeping accommodations for volunteer duty officers/firefighters and
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additional living and storage space to the second floor. Necessary code compliance work to
the existing structure shall be included in this project scope.
• 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 the 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 fund raising efforts for the balance needed.
• City of Old Harbor Septic Tank Replacement
Estimated Project Cost $100,000
Funding Acquired $0
Needed Funds $100,000
The Kodiak Island Borough supports the City of Old Harbor's request for funding to Install a
sewer septic tank in downtown Old Harbor which is a second-class city within the Kodiak
Island Borough.
• Community of Karluk Water Tank Installation
Estimated Project Cost $250,000
Local Funds $0
Needed Funds $250,000
The water holding tank in the community of Karluk has been condemned by the DEC. The
Karluk IRA Tribal Council has a new water tank sitting in the Native Village of Karluk. The
Kodiak Island Borough supports this request for funds to install the water tank for the water
distribution to this community that lies within the Kodiak Island Borough.
• City of Larsen Bay Equipment Repairs and Maintenance
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The City of Larsen Bay's existing equipment are all needing major parts and pieces maintained
and/or replaced. The City currently has a 1996 Caterpillar 12G Grader, a 2001 Caterpillar416
backhoe-Ioader4WD, and a 2001 Caterpillar D-4 Dozer. These pieces of equipment are vital
to the Community for water lines, power lines, road repairs, and maintenance, and is needed
to keep our city going.
• Women's Bay Service District: South Russian Creek Road Repaving FY25
Estimated Project Cost $1,842,301.30
The roadway was originally paved circa 1985 using mostly federal financing under the
Intermodal Service Transportation Efficiency Act. Since that time the roadway has been
maintained by the Womens Bay Service District with taxes collected from the residents for
that purpose. The Service District mill rate is currently 2.5 mils which is the highest of all
service districts. The current budget has barely been sufficient to keep roads cleared of snow
and ice and also maintain the 12 miles of road in the district. Over the years the maintenance
for the South Russian Creek Road paved area has increased as the asphalt has deteriorated
and at this time maintenance attempts are becoming futile and exponentially more expensive.
The estimate from Brechan Construction, LLC to repave the roadway is $1,842,301.30. If the
road is repaved, it would reduce the overall maintenance costs and allow the service district
to re -allocate money to other needed projects.
• City of Port Lions Water Distribution System Replacement
Estimated Project Cost $8,000,000
Funding Acquired $0.00
Needed Funds $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 1964, 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 years old. The City of Port Lions Public
Works crew constantly has a list of leaks and blockages to repair. In some places the system
is beyond repair. They are consistently over budget for water and sewer utility due to the
unexpected expense of purchasing parts and paying their crew to repair and replace section
of the distribution system. The outdated system drastically hinders community expansion
efforts. The City of Port Lions is working closely with the Alaska Native Tribal Health
Consortium (ANTHC) for replacement project to be included in their funding pipeline as soon
as possible.
• City of Larsen Bay: Water Distribution Lines
Estimated Project Cost $7,000,000
The City of Larsen Bay has a problem of leaks in the distribution system. They have a loss of
40,000 gallons of water every 24 hours, 7 days a week. They have fixed all the leaks they
could find. In the summer, they have a hard time keeping up with the water usage.
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268 The City Hall building houses the Senior Center, Teen Center, Library, City Market, and City
269 offices. The building was originally built in 1985 and need numerous repairs. The kitchen in
270 the Senior Center is outdated, and cabinets are falling off. The entire building needs to be
271 rewired, replace light switches, outlets, flooring, windows, and doors. The roof needs repairs
272 and is unstable due to water damage. The inside and outside needs to be completely
273 repainted. The restrooms need to be updated and redesigned. All new plumbing needs to be
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276 Native Village of Karluk: Karluk Community Food Security Project FY25
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279 The community of Karluk is requesting to construct two community greenhouses on land
280 owned by the tribe. The project is clear and significant priority for Karluk as food is limited.
281 Global warming is changing the ocean environment and impacting subsistence. Food is flown
282 to the community by small plane that are often delayed by weather and the cost is prohibitively
283 high and the food is mostly shelf stable, meaning highly processed and not the appropriate
284 food for the tribe. Karluk does not have gasoline for sale so the cost of subsistence has
285 become prohibitively high and harvesting subsistence fish and game by ATV or boat is nearly
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288 The Covid-19 pandemic emphasized the importance of food sovereignty for this remote
289 community. During the pandemic, supply chains were interrupted and the price for many
290 goods increased greatly. As remote as they are with high costs already, interruptions to supply
291 chains and increased prices were nearly impossible for the village to handle. Because of this,
292 they have renewed their efforts to grow fresh vegetables and fruits as they work to provide
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296 owned by the tribe. The proposed site is Karluk Subdivision Tract C, Plat Number 78-16. The
297 tribe will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the greenhouses. The
298 greenhouses will be constructed with guidance from the Alaska Energy Authority Biomass-
299 Heated Greenhouses: A Handbook for Alaskan Schools and Community Organizations and
300 the University of Alaska Fairbanks Master Gardener program; a Master Gardener assisted
301 Karluk with the development of this proposal. The two greenhouses will be 25' x 48' x 12.5,
302 made with heavy-duty galvanized steel frame and 10 mm double -wall polycarbonate panels,
303 2 doors and 2double-door gates (one on each end), and an arched design allows wind, snow
304 and hail to slide off. The greenhouse will support a snow load of 480 kg/m (98 pso and is
305 wind -resistant up to 24m/s for high stability. The greenhouse is an expandable design. The
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310 water equipment, pots and stakes. The cost of freight to Karluk from Wasilla and the cost to
311 assemble the greenhouse is also included in the cost estimate. Greenhouses are priced
312 $29,500 each and the boilers are priced at $8432 each. Shelving and supplies is estimated at
313 $3,000. The total cost of materials is $78,864. Freight is estimated at 50% ($39,432) and a
314 contingency is included of 15% to offset any increase in cost ($11,830). Total material cost is
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three laborers at $35 per hour ($8,400) plus fringe at 10.93% ($918). The total project cost is
$139,444. The greenhouse will provide access to fresh healthy food which is at this time either
unavailable or prohibitively expensive and will improve the quality of life for all the residents
of Karluk.
• Rehabilitation of Kodiak Island Borough Park
Estimated Project Cost $300,000
Funding Acquired $150,000
Needed Funds $150,000
Kodiak Island Borough has started a multi -year project to upgrade end of life playground
equipment, benches, picnic tables, and basketball courts. This project aims to provide multiple
areas for outdoor recreation in multiple areas across the borough.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS TWENTIETH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Mayor
VOTES:
Ayes: Johnson, LeDoux, Smiley, and Whiteside
Absent: Ames, Griffin, and Sharratt
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Nova M Javier, MMC Borough Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. FY2025-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH IDENTIFYING
FEDERAL PROJECT AND PROGRAM PRIORITIES FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2025
AND 2026
WHEREAS, the Alaska Congressional Delegation has requested the views of the Kodiak Island
Borough on which Federal projects and programs should be considered priorities, in no particular
order, for rural Alaskan communities and their residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that the Kodiak Island Borough's views and recommendations on priority Federal
programs and projects for FY 2026 are as follows:
1. FY 2026 Community Project/Congressionally Directed Spending Requests: The
Borough submits the following FY 2026 community project/Congressionally directed spending
requests, consistent with guidance issued by the House and Senate Appropriations
Committees.
• St. Herman Harbor Infrastructure Replacement. (Phase 1 - $10,000,000). 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, logistics, and subsistence 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 local, other Alaskan communities and the West Coast. With the exception of a few
minor upgrades over the years, and annual maintenance the original float system is
beyond its useful life and is in 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 two phases. Currently, the harbor has been
losing use of multiple floats per year due to aging and the saltwater elements, and
increased storm activity, both in frequency and severity. Any float loss results in 2 vessel
berths along with the revenue generated for the harbor. This rate of failure has increased
exponentially in recent 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 failing pilings, broken concrete decking, rotting walers
and bullrails, and an outdated electrical system. These floats contain non -compliant
electrical pedestals, failed fire suppression lines, no blackwater services and inconsistent
potable water availability.
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 harbor replacement is scheduled in two
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phases, with the City funding of $1,900,000 to begin the project. Total estimated cost is at
$73-99 million.
In the fall of 2024, the City was awarded a $11,250,000 grant from MARAD's Port
Infrastructure Development Program to be used for phase one of the project. Phase one
will see construction of a new "O" float with critically needed large vessel (100-foot plus)
berthing, and a drive down dock capability. Initially, this float will be used to provide
necessary berthing to facilitate the rebuild. Phase one is estimated at between $23-33
million. In 2023, Turnagain Marine Construction was awarded a competitive contract to
complete preliminary design and environmental permitting for the harbor reconstruction
with an estimated completion of early 2026. We would like to thank the Alaska
Congressional Delegation for its support for this project with the Dept. of Transportation
and MARAD.
Pending in FY 2025 appropriations is $10 million in Congressionally Directed Spending in
the Senate Transportation -Housing Urban Development Appropriations Bill for the St.
Herman Harbor project. We would like to thank Senator Murkowski for requesting these
funds. The funds would be used to fund additional design and construction costs for
Phase 1.
The City of Kodiak is requesting that the $10 million in Congressionally Directed Spending
be retained in the final FY 2025 appropriations bill, or if not rolled over into FY 2026.
• Russian River Erosion Control Project: Over a number of years, the Russian River has
experienced significant erosion due to flooding, shifts in and bifurcation of river channels,
and increased sedimentation. This erosion in areas has reached the point where it is
damaging and will further damage public and private property in the Bells Flats
neighborhood in the Borough. This threat extends to homes, public and private land that
borders the Russian River, and a public road which is the only road access into and out
of a neighborhood. The Borough needs the Corps' expertise to develop both short and
long-term solutions to mitigate this threat to this important and vital community on Kodiak
Island. Additionally, given the increasing threat of extreme weather events and the
importance of federal disaster support, the continued presence of FEMA is crucial to
ensuring long-term resilience for neighborhoods affected by flood -related damage. The
Corps has informed us that this early study work would cost $200,000 through its Flood
Plain Management Services Program. The Borough has indicated its interest with a formal
request letter to the Corps; the next step in the process is to request CDS funding from
Congress.
2. Broadband Service To Rural Areas: Establishing or improving broadband service to the
Borough's rural communities has been a high Federal priority for us for many years. Access
to reliable high-speed broadband is not only critical for economic development but also
essential for emergency preparedness and disaster response. FEMA, for instance, relies on
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90 natural disasters that affect the Kodiak Island Borough. Deployment of high-speed broadband
91 to rural areas continued in FY 2025 through a mix of Federal programs provided through the
92 American Rescue Plan Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and regular annual Federal
93 appropriations. The primary sources of funding have been or will be through NTIA's Tribal
94 Broadband Program; USDA's Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan Program &
95 Community Connect Grant Program; and the State Broadband Grants Program created by
96 the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. We support continued rollout of these programs in FY 2026
97 and any broadband applications/projects submitted that would expand or improve service to
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101 maintenance of effort of Federal groundfish trawl surveys in Alaska. This maintenance of effort
102 is needed as part of the Federal science and data -driven fishery management process to
103 establish sustainable groundfish quotas. It has been supported by the Alaska Congressional
104 Delegation for which we are appreciative. This baseline is for six surveys, one of which is
105 dedicated to movement of fish out of historical survey areas. That funding directive is included
106 in the Senate's FY 2025 appropriations bill funding NOAA. We respectfully request that six
107 Alaska groundfish trawl surveys be continued and funded in the final FY 2025 appropriations
108 bill, and for the FY 2026 funding cycle as well.
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110 5. Russian Seafood Import Ban: The dumping of seafood products by Russia into the U.S.
111 and international markets has driven down the price of Alaska seafood and hurt Alaska
112 harvesters, processors and fisheries -dependent communities like Kodiak. In March of 2023,
113 the Biden Administration issued an executive order to ban direct Russian seafood imports into
114 the U.S. as part of its sanctions for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Unfortunately, Russia
115 succeeded in bypassing the sanctions by routing its seafood through reprocessing in and
116 export from China to the U.S. To tighten this loophole, in the Biden Administration issued
117 another Executive Order to further ban Russian imports even if it is processed and sold from
118 another country. Lastly, after a group of Alaska fishing interests attended a roundtable meeting
119 organized by Senator Sullivan this summer with the Secretary of Commerce, the Biden
120 Administration raised the issue at the next European Union ministerial to urge E.U. member
121 nations to similarly ban Russian seafood imports. The E.U. issued a communique after the
122 meeting indicated that it would examine the issue in greater depth. We thank the Delegation
123 for earlier introducing legislation to ban these dumping efforts and for pressing the Biden
124 Administration to take action and urge that continuity of effort extended into the new Trump
125 Administration. Over the coming year, we encourage the Delegation to remain vigilant to
126 ensure that Russia does not find other ways to bypass the ban through re-routing seafood
127 through other third -party countries.
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129 6. Fisheries Disaster Relief: Congress has enacted fisheries disaster relief reform legislation
130 -- the Fishery Resource Disasters Improvement Act -- that qualifies local government loss of
131 raw fish tax revenues as eligible for reimbursement from future Federal fisheries disaster relief
132 funding. This provision is not mandatory and would require the State of Alaska to include
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133 foregone fish taxes as part of its fisheries disaster relief expenditure plans submitted to NOAA.
134 We request the Delegation continue to support adequate appropriations for recent and future
135 approved disaster declarations impacting Kodiak's fisheries. FEMA, too, has been a key
136 partner in disaster recovery for supply chain disruptions and infrastructure damage following
137 extreme weather events in the US, so we ask for support for the availability of FEMA resources
138 when needed to help local fishermen and seafood -dependent communities to recover from
139 federally declared disasters. We thank the Delegation for its support of $300 million in fisheries
140 disaster relief included in the recently enacted Continuing Resolution.
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142 7. North Pacific Observer Program: Observers are an important part of managing the halibut
143 and groundfish fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska. Gulf of Alaska fishery participants pay into the
144 North Pacific Observer Fund to cover the costs of "partial coverage" for Gulf fishing sectors
145 but there has been a shortfall in funding to cover observer costs in recent years. While
146 Congress did not include the increase in funding for the program that the Borough requested
147 in the FY 2025 appropriations bills, it did include instructions to mitigate the cost impacts on
148 the small vessel fixed gear fleet while the fishery undergoes the transition to electronic
149 monitoring and reporting. We request that an additional $2 million in funding be provided in
150 FY 2026 above base funding along with carryover of language concerning the cost -burdens
151 on the fleet.
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153 8. U.S. Coast Guard Base -- Kodiak: In recent years, the Coast Guard and Congress has
154 dedicated significant funding for base infrastructure projects, including housing and shoreside
155 infrastructure, to be ready for homeporting the two new each Offshore Patrol and Fast
156 Response Cutters. We very much appreciate the Coast Guard's and Delegation's strong
157 support for these projects and the cutters' homeporting in Kodiak. The Borough is also very
158 interested in Kodiak being a homeport for a new Polar Security Cutter(s) — the Coast Guard's
159 next generation icebreaker -- but we recognize that water depth in Womens Bay cannot
160 support such a deep draft vessel. The Borough supports other locations for a possible
161 icebreaker including an effort by the City to seek Army Corps of Engineers construction of a
162 breakwater and future deep draft dock off Near Island. We urge the Delegation to support that
163 project and be an advocate for Kodiak as a future homeport for a PSC(s). We recognize that
164 there are cost increases and delays in the PSC program, which is not unusual in new major
165 Federal procurements, but appreciate the Delegation's continued support for PSC funding.
166 Lastly, the Senate version of the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) again
167 included a provision that would have included the Coast Guard in the Defense Community
168 Infrastructure Program, thus making local infrastructure projects like renovating our
169 elementary school eligible for DCIP funding, but unfortunately the provision was again
170 dropped from the final bill due to opposition from the House Armed Services Committees over
171 use of DOD funding for projects from another Department. We urge the Delegation to revive
172 the effort for FY 2026, either as part of the FY 2026 NDAA, or creation of a stand-alone Coast
173 Guard project dedicated program as part of the biennial Coast Guard Authorization Bill.
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175 9. Payment -In -Lieu -of -Taxes (PILT): PILT is a very important revenue source to the Borough,
176 given that there are over 2.8 million acres removed by the Federal Government from local
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177 taxation within our boundaries. This is land that would otherwise be available to the private
178 sector to develop, creating jobs for the residents of Kodiak and our rural Kodiak Island
179 communities. PILT funds supplement Borough resources to provide basic social services,
180 including medical facilities, emergency fire and rescue services, roads, and schools to our
181 island communities. These services are often called upon during federally declared disasters,
182 where FEMA plays a crucial role in coordinating relief efforts. The pending FY 2025
183 appropriations bills provide full funding for PILT. We thank the Delegation for its long-standing
184 support for PILT and urge continued support for full funding in FY 2026.
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186 10. National Wildlife Refuge Fund ("Refuge Revenue Sharing"): While not as significant as
187 PILT, the National Wildlife Refuge Fund is a critical source of replacement revenue to
188 communities like ours that have the presence of a large Federal wildlife refuge within their
189 boundaries. The Obama, Trump, and Biden Administrations have all sought to terminate
190 appropriations for the Fund but thankfully Congress has rejected these requests, including
191 level funding for the Fund in the pending FY 2025 appropriations bills. The Kodiak Island
192 Borough opposes the termination of appropriations for this important program. The Borough
193 thanks the Delegation for its on -going support and seeks continued level funding in FY 2026.
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195 11. Essential Air Service (EAS): The Borough's communities are highly reliant on the EAS
196 program, its support to air carriers and its requirements for island community service that
197 otherwise wouldn't exist or would be provided at much higher rates. FEMA, for instance, has
198 historically depended on EAS-supported carriers to transport disaster response teams,
199 medical supplies, and emergency relief resources. In 2024, Congress passed a five-year
200 reauthorization of the FAA, including a five-year extension of EAS. We thank the AK
201 Congressional Delegation for its support of this important legislation and historical support for
202 EAS. The Borough wants to reiterate the need for that support in annual appropriations for
203 the program and requests full funding in FY 2026.
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205 12. U.S. Military Arctic Presence: The Borough appreciates the Delegation's sustained effort at
206 urging and directing the Department of Defense to further examine the Arctic's strategic
207 interest to the U.S. Russia and China continue to aggressively push their security interests in
208 the region as evidenced in recent years by the joint convoys of their military vessels that
209 entered the U.S. EEZ in the Bering Sea as well as aggressive Russian flight incursions into
210 Alaska -area air space. As has been included in our past Resolutions, selection of Kodiak as
211 a potential military base or staging area as the U.S. expands its security presence in the Arctic
212 is a long-term goal for the Borough. We understand this is a multi -year effort, but the Borough
213 urges that Kodiak stay under consideration with the Delegation and Department of Defense
214 for future Arctic security investment.
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216 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH that
217 the Kodiak Island Borough administration is hereby instructed to advise Congress, and the
218 appropriate agencies of the United States Federal Government of the Capital Improvement
219 Program and other Federal program priorities adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly.
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THIS TWENTIETH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025
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STAFF REPORT
JANUARY 13, 2026
ASSEMBLY WORK SESSION
SUBJECT: Discuss Travel To Juneau And Washington, DC For Lobbying
Efforts/Assembly To Discuss The Items To Lobby For, Etc.
ORIGINATOR: Nova M. Javier, MMC, Borough Clerk
RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss travel to Juneau and Washington, DC.
DISCUSSION:
The Alaska Municipal League Winter Conference will be held on February 17-19, 2026, in
Juneau, Alaska, during the legislative session to focus on the legislative agenda. This
meeting includes the opportunity to speak with key legislators and state officials about
municipal issues, learn more about current legislation and activities, and visit with legislators
and legislative staff.
This is an opportunity for the Mayor and Assembly to also discuss any interest of travel to
Washington DC for lobbying purposes.
ALTERNATIVES:
FISCAL IMPACT:
Assembly Travel Budget Remaining Amount for FY2026 is $24,277.85
Mayor's Travel Budget Remaining Amount for FY2026 is $12,795.72
OTHER INFORMATION:
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
STAFF REPORT
JANUARY 13, 2026
ASSEMBLY WORK SESSION
SUBJECT: Discuss Code Change To Reduce Allowable Assembly Absences
ORIGINATOR: Bo Whiteside, Assembly Member
RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss and provide guidance on whether KIB staff should prepare an ordinance for
introduction.
DISCUSSION:
Assembly member Whiteside submitted the attached agenda item request form requesting an
amendment to KIBC 2.25.060 (B) to reduce the allowable absences from missing one-half to
one-fourth of the meetings held in any year.
KIBC 2.25.060(B). If a member of the governing body misses one-half of the meetings held in
any year of his or her term of office, each year between November 1st and October 31 st, the
seat shall be automatically vacated.
ALTERNATIVES:
FISCAL IMPACT:
OTHER INFORMATION:
KIBC 2.30.050 (C.3)
Agenda items submitted by an assembly member or the mayor without staff assistance, or
submitted by the manager, shall be included on the agenda within 60 days.
KIBC 2.30.060 (B)Preparation of agenda items. ordinances, resolutions, or other proposed
agenda items may be submitted to the clerk by an assembly member, a committee of the
assembly, the mayor, or the manager for placement on the agenda. An assembly member
may request an item placed on the assembly agenda by completing an agenda request form
provided by the borough clerk's office and providing a copy of the proposed item in a format
that is ready to be placed on the agenda.
KIBC 2.20.070(C.1) Requests for Staff Assistance. During a work session or a meeting, or by
submitting a request for services on a form provided by the borough clerk's office, the mayor
may request that the manager, clerk, or attorney prepare a proposed ordinance or resolution
to be submitted to the clerk for placement on the agenda in accordance with section
2.30.060(C)(4).
KIBC 2.30.100(G.1) Requests for Staff Assistance. During a work session or a meeting, or by
submitting a request for services on a form provided by the borough clerk's office, any two or
more members of the assembly may request that the manager, clerk, or attorney prepare a
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proposed ordinance or resolution to be submitted to the clerk for placement on the agenda in
accordance with section 2.30.060(C)(4).
KIBC 2.30.050 (C.4)Agenda items prepared by staff at the request of the mayor or by two or
more assembly members under section 2.20.070(C) or 2.30.100(G) shall be scheduled on an
agenda within 60 days of the agenda item request being submitted to the clerk, unless the
assembly directs that the item appear on a particular meeting agenda.
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ATTACH THE ORDINANCE, RESOLUTION, OR AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
FOR ITEMS THAT ARE READY TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA
DATE SUBMITTED:
Requestor: 4 1011. Yrk Preferred Mtg. Date: Ql
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KIBC 2.30.050 (C.3)
Agenda items submitted by an assembly member or the mayor without staff assistance, or submitted by the manager,
shall be included on the agenda within 60 days.
KIBC 2.30.060 (B)
Preparation of agenda items. ordinances, resolutions, or other proposed agenda items may be submitted to the clerk
by an assembly member, a committee of the assembly, the mayor, or the manager for placement on the agenda. An
assembly member may request an item placed on the assembly agenda by completing an agenda request form
provided by the borough clerk's office and providing a copy of the proposed item in a format that is ready to be
placed on the agenda.
KIBC 2.20.070(C.1) Requests for Staff Assistance.
During a work session or a meeting, or by submitting a request for services on a form provided by the borough clerk's
office, the mayor may request that the manager, clerk, or attorney prepare a proposed ordinance or resolution to be
submitted to the clerk for placement on the agenda in accordance with section 2.30.060(C)(4).
KIBC 2.30. 100(G. 1) Requests for Staff Assistance.
During a work session or a meeting, or by submitting a request for services on a form provided by the borough clerk's
office, any two or more members of the assembly may request that the manager, clerk, or attorney prepare a proposed
ordinance or resolution to be submitted to the clerk for placement on the agenda in accordance with section
2.30.060(C) (4).
KIBC 2.30.050 (C.4)
Agenda items prepared by staff at the request of the mayor or by two or more assembly members under section
2.20.070(C) or 2.30.100(G) shall be scheduled on an agenda within 60 days of the agenda item request being
submitted to the clerk, unless the assembly directs that the item appear on a particular meeting agenda.
KIBC 2.20.070(C.2) Requests for Legal Opinions.
During a work session or a meeting, or by submitting a request for services on a form provided by the borough clerk's
office, the mayor and an assembly member may request written legal opinions, relating to borough business, from
the attorney through the manager's or the clerk's office. Upon receipt of the legal opinion, the clerk's office shall
distribute it to all assembly members.
KIBC 2.30.100(G.2) Requests for Legal Opinions.
During a work session or a meeting, or by submitting a request for services on a form provided by the borough clerk's
office, any two or more members of the assembly, may request written legal opinions, relating to borough business,
from the attorney through the manager's or the clerk's office. Upon receipt of the legal opinion, the clerk's office shall
distribute it to all assembly members.
For staff use:
Received date:
60 days deadline:
Notes:
Provided a copy to the Manager
Scheduled on the meeting agenda of:
KIBC 2.30.060 (B)
Upon receipt of an agenda item request, the borough clerk shall immediately provide a copy to the borough manager.
The borough manager may provide information or make recommendations, if applicable, and submit such
information to the borough clerk for inclusion with the agenda item
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KIBC 2.25.060, Declaring and filling vacancies
2.25.060 Declaring and filling vacancies.
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A. The assembly shall declare an assembly member's seat vacant when the assembly member:
1. Fails to qualify or take office within 30 days after election or appointment;
2. Is physically absent from the municipality for 90 consecutive days unless excused by the
governing body;
3. Resigns and the resignation is accepted;
4. Is physically or mentally unable to perform the duties of office as determined by a
two-thirds vote of the authorized membership of the assembly;
5. Is convicted of a felony or of an offense involving a violation of the oath of office;
6. Is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor described in AS 15.56 and two-thirds of the
members of the authorized membership of the assembly concur in expelling the person
elected;
7. Is convicted of a violation of AS 15.13;
8. No longer physically resides in the municipality and the authorized membership of the
assembly by a two-thirds vote declares the seat vacant; this subsection does not apply to a
member of the governing body who forfeits office under AS 29.20.140(a); or
9. If a member of the governing body misses three consecutively held regular meetings
and is not excused.
B. If a member of the governing body misses one-half of the meetings held in any year of his
or her term of office, each year between November 1st and October 31 st, the seat shall be
automatically vacated.
C. If less than 90 days remain in a term, the vacant seat shall not be filled. If a seat is declared
vacant and more than 90 days remain in the term, then the clerk shall publish reasonable
public notice of the vacancy and, for 14 days after the first publication thereof, receive
applications from persons interested in being appointed to the vacant seat. The assembly shall
review the applications and may interview applicants. Not later than 30 days after the seat is
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declared vacant, the assembly shall appoint from among the applicants a qualified person to fill
the vacant seat.
D. In appointing a person from among the applicants, the assembly shall utilize the voting
procedures specified in KIBC 2.30.040(A) for the election of the deputy presiding officer.
E. Notwithstanding subsection C of this section, if the membership of the assembly is reduced
to fewer than four assembly members, then the remaining assembly members shall appoint as
many qualified persons to the assembly as is necessary to once again constitute a quorum. The
assembly shall utilize any procedure which is reasonable under the circumstances in making
the appointments required by this subsection and shall make said appointments not later than
seven days after the quorum was reduced to less than four assembly members.
F. Persons appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve until the next regular election, at which time a
successor shall be elected to fulfill the remainder of the unexpired term of office. [Ord. FY2025-06
§3, 2024; Ord. FY2008-12 §2, 2008; Ord. FY2005-07 §4, 2004; Ord. 98-02 §4, 1998; Ord. 90-18 §2, 1990; Ord.
79-11-0, 1979; Ord. 74-6-0 §5, 1974; prior code Ch. 2 subch. 2 §5. Formerly §2.16.060].
The Kodiak Island Borough Code is current through Ordinance FY2026-10, passed October
2, 2025.
Disclaimer: The borough clerk's office has the official version of the Kodiak Island Borough
Code. Users should contact the borough clerk's office for ordinances passed subsequent to the
ordinance cited above.
Borough Website: www.kodiakak.us
Borough Telephone: (907) 486-9300
Hosted by General Code.
The Kodiak Island Borough Code is current through Ordinance FY2026-10, passed October 2, 2025.
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STAFF REPORT
JANUARY 13, 2026
ASSEMBLY WORK SESSION
SUBJECT: Discuss Amendments To Kodiak Island Borough Code Regarding Holding
Multiple Elected Offices
ORIGINATOR: Dave Johnson, Assembly Member
RECOMMENDATION:
Assembly to discuss the proposed changes and give direction whether to keep this item as an
ordinance for introduction on the January 15 meeting agenda or postpone it to a later date.
DISCUSSION:
Assembly members Johnson and Whiteside submitted an agenda item request form on
November 13, 2025, requesting changes to the Borough code regarding dual office holding or
holding simultaneous positions. This request is to resolve conflicts created in KIBC 4.20.020,
where a subordinate board answers to the Manager, yet a member who is also on the
Assembly then also supervises the Manager.
This ordinance prohibits the holding of multiple ELECTED offices. For service area boards,
members cannot hold the position of the mayor or a seat on the assembly; however, road
service area board members are permitted to concurrently serve as members of a fire
protection board and the school board.
Per KIBC 2.30.050(C.4), the ordinance shall be scheduled on a meeting agenda by January
12, 2026, unless the Assembly directs that the item appears on a particular meeting agenda.
This item is set to be introduced at the meeting on January 15. Although this introduction date
does not comply with the required timeline according to the code, it received approval from
Assembly member Whiteside, who is a co-sponsor of the Ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES:
FISCAL IMPACT:
OTHER INFORMATION:
KIBC 2.30.100(G.1) Requests for Staff Assistance.
During a work session or a meeting, or by submitting a request for services on a form
provided by the borough clerk's office, any two or more members of the assembly may
request that the manager, clerk, or attorney prepare a proposed ordinance or resolution to be
submitted to the clerk for placement on the agenda in accordance with section
2.30.060(C)(4).
KIBC 2.30.050 (C.4)
Agenda items prepared by staff at the request of the mayor or by two or more assembly
members under section 2.20.070(C) or 2.30.100(G) shall be scheduled on an agenda within
60 days of the agenda item request being submitted to the clerk, unless the assembly directs
that the item appear on a particular meeting agenda.
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ORDINANCE NO. FY2026-17
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS IN TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, TITLE 4 SERVICE
AREAS, AND TITLE 7 ELECTIONS TO PROHIBIT HOLDING MULTIPLE ELECTED OFFICES
WHEREAS, this ordinance is crucial for maintaining the integrity and independence of public
officials and to avoid any conflicts of interest that may arise by multiple position -holding whenever
the respective duties of office are inconsistent; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance would prevent multiple position -holding, so that offices and positions
of public trust would not accumulate in a single person.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that:
Section 1: This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and shall become a part of the
Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances.
Section 2: That Section 2.20.020 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances is amended
to read as follows:
2.20.020 Qualification and election of borough mayor.
A. A qualified borough voter who, at the time of election or appointment to fill a vacancy, has
resided within the borough at least one year immediately preceding the date of election or
appointment is eligible to be borough mayor.
B. The mayor is elected at -large by the qualified voters of the borough. The mayor's regular
term of office is three years and until a successor is elected and has qualified.
C. The mayor's regular term of office begins on the first Monday following certification of the
election and upon taking an oath of office.
D. The mayor may not hold a position as assembly member, school board member, service
area board member or borough employee at the same time, except as provided by statutes
AS 29.20.630, or similar statutory directive. Holding multiple elected offices is not allowed.
Section 3: That Section 2.25.010 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances is amended
to read as follows:
2.25.010 Composition.
The assembly consists of seven members elected at large. An assembly member may not hold a
position as borough mayor, school board member, service area board member, or borough
employee, except as provided by s+at, ices AS 29.20.630, or similar statutory directive. Holding
multiple elected offices is not allowed.
Section 4: That Section 2.100.030 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances is amended
to read as follows:
2.100.030 Appointments.
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hearing valuations and appointments to service area boards, when required, are
appointed by the assembly. All other board, committee, and commission appointments
are made by the mayor, pending confirmation by the assembly.
B. An appointment not confirmed by the assembly shall not become effective. The mayor
shall appoint a new applicant until an appointment is confirmed by the assembly. The
mayor may not appoint again the same person whose confirmation was failed by the
assembly for the same board, committee, or commission until the next annual appointment
process unless authorized by the assembly.
C. Except as specifically provided in a borough ordinance or resolution, borough employees
may not be appointed to, and are prohibited from serving on, nonelected boards,
committees, or commissions in the Kodiak Island Borough including boards, committees,
and commissions that were jointly established with the city of Kodiak. Borough employees
may continue to serve as ex officio members as provided in KIBC 2.100.170.
Section 5: That Section 2.105.010 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances is amended
to read as follows:
2.105.010 Created - Membership.
There is created pursuant to AS 29.40.020 a planning and zoning commission, which shall consist
of seven members appointed by the mayor subject to confirmation by the assembly, except that
a member from a home rule or first-class city shall be selected from a list of recommendations
submitted by the council. Commission membership shall be apportioned so that the number of
members from home rule or first-class cities within the borough reflects the proportion of borough
population residing within those cities. Commission membership shall be reapportioned according
to the fluctuation of population within the borough and its home rule and first-class cities by
resolution of the assembly at the expiration of the terms of commission members. Nothing in this
section prevents the mayor from appointing additional persons to serve in an advisory or ex officio
capacity without regard to apportionment of borough population.
The mayor and assembly members are prohibited from serving as regular members or in an ex-
officio capacity on the commission, as appeals may be presented to the assembly in its capacity
as the board of adjustment.
Section 6: That Section 4.15.020 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances is amended
to read as follows:
4.15.020 Composition, appointment, election, qualifications.
A board shall consist of three members, or more, as the assembly may determine by ordinance.
The initial members of the board shall be appointed by the assembly to serve until the expiration
of their terms as set forth in KIBC 4.15.030. Thereafter, members of the board shall be elected by
the qualified voters within the service area at a regular election. Vacancies shall be filled by the
candidate(s) receiving the highest number of votes cast for each seat. Each board member shall
be qualified to vote within the borough and shall be a resident of the service area.
Members of the service area boards cannot hold the position of the mayor or a seat on the
assembly; however, road service area board members are permitted to concurrently serve as
members of a fire protection board and the school board.
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Section 7: That Section 7.20.020 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances is amended
to read as follows:
7.20.020 Candidate qualifications.
A. Candidates for mayor, assembly, and school board must be qualified voters of the borough
and residents of the borough for one year at the time of filing.
B. A person may not serve simultaneously as mayor, and as a member of the assembly —,as
mayor and a member of the school board, or as a member of the assembly and member
E)f the SGheel beard. A person cannot hold the positions of mayor, assembly member, or
school board member at the same time. Holding multiple elected offices is not allowed
except for road service area board members who are permitted to concurrently serve as
members of a fire protection board and the school board.
C. No elected official of the borough, except members of service areas boards may hold any
other compensated borough office or borough employment, or elected position in the state
or federal government, while in office.
D. No person shall be a candidate for more than one assembly seat at any election.
E. Candidates for service area boards must be qualified voters of the borough and residents
of the service area for at least 30 days immediately preceding filing for office.
F. Candidates shall provide proof that they are eligible or shall be eligible by the date of the
election, to be recognized as a candidate for any election.
G. Write-in candidates for mayor, assembly, and school board shall file an Alaska Public
Offices Commission (APOC) official financial disclosure statement with the clerk as
required by the provisions of AS 39.50.
Effective Date: This ordinance takes effect upon adoption.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS DAY OF , 2026
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Jared Griffin, Borough Mayor
ATTEST:
Nova M. Javier, MMC, Borough Clerk
Introduced by: Assembly Members Johnson and Whiteside
First reading:
Second reading/public hearing:
VOTES:
Ayes:
Noes:
Ordinance No. FY2026-17
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Code Change and Explanation of Changes Italicized
Lines 32-35, The mayor may not hold a position as assembly member, school board member, service
area board member or borough employee at the same time, except as provided by stat, fifes AS 29.20.630,
or similar statutory directive. Holding multiple elected offices is not allowed.
This details that the mayor cannot hold multiple elected offices. It also cites the exact AS provision (AS
29.20.630(b)), which permits school district employees to be elected municipal or state officials. The initial
recommendation of using "simultaneous office holding" or "dual office holding" was changed to "holding
multiple elected offices." Using "dual office holding" may be interpreted too broadly, it might prevent
school district employees from taking on elected roles which could conflict with this provision.
This change would still allow assembly members to serve either as regular or ex-officio members on
various boards and committees.
Lines 40-43, 2.25.010 Composition.
The assembly consists of seven members elected at large. An assembly member may not hold a position
as borough mayor, school board member, service area board member, or borough employee, except as
provided by statutes AS 29.20.630, or similar statutory directive. Holding multiple elected offices is not
allowed.
This is the assembly section. Same reason above regarding the AS provision.
Lines 48-55
Members of the board of equalization for hearing valuations and appointments to service area boards, when
required, are appointed by the assembly. All other board, committee, and commission appointments are
made by the mayor, pending confirmation by the assembly.
This is a cleanup of this section. The assembly functions as the Board of Adjustment and do not appoint
the members. There are two Board of Equalizations (BOE) — the first one is the regular board who hears
valuations, while the second one is the assembly seating as the BOE to consider exemptions. Service
area seats are normally filled through elections; however, in cases of vacancies, the assembly, not the
mayor, appoints to the vacant service area seats.
Lines 82-84, The mayor and assembly members are prohibited from serving as regular members or in an
ex-officio capacity on the commission, as appeals may be presented to the assembly in its capacity as the
board of adjustment.
This is added to specifically state that assembly members, even in ex-officio capacities, should not serve
on the P&Z Commission. The Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial board and appointing assembly
members to the commission may create conflict.
Line 97-99, Members of the board cannot hold the position of the mayor or a seat on the assembly.
This is added as to identify that school board members are allowed to serve on service area boards.
If the Assembly wishes to prohibit this, this section can be amended to state "Members of the board
cannot hold other elected seats in the borough. "
Lines 105-109, B. A person may not serve simultaneously as rnayer-, and as a rnernber of the assembly, as
mayor and a member of the SGheel beard, or as a member of the assembly and member of the SGheel
beard A person cannot hold the positions of mayor, assembly member, or school board member at the
same time. Holding multiple elected offices is not allowed except for road service area board members who
are permitted to concurrently serve as members of a fire protection board and the school board.
Lines 110, C. No elected official of the borough, eXGept Fn mhers r,f sepal -e be-ards may hold any
other compensated borough office or borough employment, or elected position in the state or federal
government, while in office.
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This section specifically authorizes service area board members to hold other offices and is inconsistent
with elected officials not being on service area boards. If it remains, then the code provisions would seem
to be in conflict.
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KIBC 2.30.050 (C.3)
Agenda items submitted by an assembly member or the mayor without staff assistance, or submitted by the manager,
shall be included on the agenda within 60 days.
KIBC 2.30.060 (B)
Preparation of agenda items. ordinances, resolutions, or other proposed agenda items may be submitted to the clerk
by an assembly member, a committee of the assembly, the mayor, or the manager for placement on the agenda. An
assembly member may request an item placed on the assembly agenda by completing an agenda request form
provided by the borough clerk's office and providing a copy of the proposed item in a format that is ready to be
placed on the agenda.
KIBC 2.20.070(C.1) Requests for Staff Assistance.
During a work session or a meeting, or by submitting a request for services on a form provided by the borough clerk's
office, the mayor may request that the manager, clerk, or attorney prepare a proposed ordinance or resolution to be
submitted to the clerk for placement on the agenda in accordance with section 2.30.060(C)(4).
KIBC 2.30. 100(G. 1) Requests for Staff Assistance.
During a work session or a meeting, or by submitting a request for services on a form provided by the borough clerk's
office, any two or more members of the assembly may request that the manager, clerk, or attorney prepare a proposed
ordinance or resolution to be submitted to the clerk for placement on the agenda in accordance with section
2.30.060(C) (4).
KIBC 2.30.050 (C.4)
Agenda items prepared by staff at the request of the mayor or by two or more assembly members under section
2.20.070(C) or 2.30.100(G) shall be scheduled on an agenda within 60 days of the agenda item request being
submitted to the clerk, unless the assembly directs that the item appear on a particular meeting agenda.
KIBC 2.20.070(C.2) Requests for Legal Opinions.
During a work session or a meeting, or by submitting a request for services on a form provided by the borough clerk's
office, the mayor and an assembly member may request written legal opinions, relating to borough business, from
the attorney through the manager's or the clerk's office. Upon receipt of the legal opinion, the clerk's office shall
distribute it to all assembly members.
KIBC 2.30.100(G.2) Requests for Legal Opinions.
During a work session or a meeting, or by submitting a request for services on a form provided by the borough clerk's
office, any two or more members of the assembly, may request written legal opinions, relating to borough business,
from the attorney through the manager's or the clerk's office. Upon receipt of the legal opinion, the clerk's office shall
distribute it to all assembly members.
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KIBC 2.30.060 (B)
Upon receipt of an agenda item request, the borough clerk shall immediately provide a copy to the borough manager.
The borough manager may provide information or make recommendations, if applicable, and submit such
information to the borough clerk for inclusion with the aqenda item
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. XXXXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH IDENTIFYING
FEDERAL PROJECT AND PROGRAM PRIORITIES FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2026 &
2027
WHEREAS, the Alaska Congressional Delegation has requested the views of the Kodiak Island
Borough on which Federal projects and programs should be considered priorities, in no particular
order, for rural Alaskan communities and their residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that:
The Kodiak Island Borough's views and recommendations on priority Federal programs and
projects for FY 2026 and FY 2027 are as follows. These recommendations are submitted
understanding that Congress has not yet enacted a number of important FY 2026 appropriations
bills that include Borough priorities and therefore are reiterated below.
1. Community Project/Congressionally Directed Spending Requests: The Borough
submits the following FY 2026 & FY 2027 Community Project Funding
(CPF)/Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests, consistent with guidance
issued by the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.
• St Hermans Harbor Infrastructure Replacement: St. Hermans Harbor has
been a vital harbor facility for Kodiak's large and diverse commercial fishing
fleet for 40 years. The facility provides safe moorage for over 400 vessels from
all over Alaska and the West Coast. Unfortunately, its float system is aged,
decrepit and starting to fail. The City applied for MARAD Port Infrastructure
Development Program (PIDP) grant funding for Phase One of the float system
replacement project and was awarded funding in 2024 in the amount of $11.2
million. Pending in FY 2026 House appropriations is $5 million in CPF for the
project. We thank Rep. Begich for securing these funds and urge their
inclusion in the final FY 2026 appropriations bill. These CPF funds combined
with the PIDP grant will enable significant progress in the rebuild and upgrade
of St. Hermans Harbor.
• Russian River Erosion Control Project: Over a number of years, the
Russian River has experienced significant erosion due to flooding, shifts in and
bifurcation of river channels, and increased sedimentation. This erosion in
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47 public and private property in the Bells Flats neighborhood in the Borough. This
48 threat extends to homes, public and private land that borders the Russian
49 River, and a public road which is the only road access into and out of the
50 neighborhood. The Borough needs the Corps' expertise to develop both short
51 and long-term solutions to mitigate this threat to this important and vital
52 community on Kodiak Island. The Corps has informed us that this early study
53 work would cost $200,000 through its Flood Plain Management Services
54 Program. The Borough would like to resubmit a request for funding for this
55 project in FY 2027 as well as submit a project authorization expedited study
56 request for the Water Resources Development Act which Congress is due to
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61 Borough's rural communities has been a high Federal priority for us for many years. We
62 support continued deployment of high-speed broadband to rural areas through NTIA's
63 Tribal Broadband Program; USDA's Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan Program &
64 Community Connect Grant Program; and the State Broadband Grants Program created
65 by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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67 3. Groundfish Surveys: Our Federal resolutions over the years have consistently called for
68 maintenance of effort of Federal groundfish trawl surveys in Alaska. This maintenance of
69 effort is needed as part of the Federal science- and data -driven fishery management
70 process to establish sustainable groundfish quotas. It has been supported by the Alaska
71 Congressional Delegation for which we are appreciative. This baseline is for six surveys,
72 one of which is dedicated to movement of fish out of historical survey areas. That
73 funding/directive is included in the Senate's FY 2026 appropriations bill funding NOAA.
74 We respectfully request that six Alaska groundfish trawl surveys be continued and funded
75 in the final FY 2026 appropriations bill, and for the FY 2027 funding cycle as well.
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77 5. Russian Seafood Import Ban: The dumping of seafood products by Russia into the U.S.
78 and international markets has driven down the price of Alaska seafood and hurt Alaska
79 harvesters, processors and fisheries -dependent communities like Kodiak. In March of
80 2023, the Biden Administration issued an Executive Order to ban direct Russian seafood
81 imports into the U.S. as part of its sanctions for the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
82 Unfortunately, Russia succeeded in bypassing the sanctions by routing its seafood
83 through reprocessing in and export from China to the U.S. To tighten this loophole, in the
84 Biden Administration issued another Executive Order to further ban Russian imports even
85 if it is processed and sold from another country. We thank the Delegation for pressing the
86 Biden Administration to take action and for persuading the Trump Administration to keep
87 the two Executive Orders in place. Rerouting of Russian seafood through or for sale in
88 other countries, including Europe, remains a concern. We urge the Delegation to remain
89 vigilant and encourage State Department and U.S. Trade Representative engagement
90 with these countries.
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92 6. Fisheries Disaster Relief: Congress provided $300 million in fisheries disaster relief
93 funds earlier in this year but unfortunately the Department of Commerce has not approved
94 any of the submitted fisheries disaster relief requests over the past year. This includes
95 multiple disaster relief requests submitted by Governor Dunleavy for a number of Alaska's
96 fisheries, including for Kodiak's 2024 pink salmon fishery disaster. Our pink salmon
97 fishery that year experienced a 68 percent in value when compared to recent annual
98 averages. We urge the Delegation to press the Department to expeditiously review and
99 approve eligible requests so that fishermen and fishing business can be compensated for
100 their losses, including to the Borough for any foregone raw fish tax losses.
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102 7. North Pacific Observer Program: Observers are an important part of managing the
103 halibut and groundfish fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska. Gulf of Alaska fishery participants
104 pay into the North Pacific Observer Fund to cover the costs of "partial coverage" for Gulf
105 fishing sectors but there has been a shortfall in funding to cover observer costs in recent
106 years. The Senate Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill level funds the
107 program for FY 2026. We request that an additional $2 million in funding be provided in
108 FY 2027 above base funding along with carryover of language concerning the cost-
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111 8. U.S. Coast Guard Base -- Kodiak: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes major
112 investment in Coast Guard activities and programs totaling over $24 billion. This is the
113 largest infusion of funding for the Coast Guard ever. These are additional funds on top of
114 regular appropriations which are about $13.5 billion/year. The next step in the process is
115 for the Coast Guard to develop a detailed spending plan of how, when and where the
116 funds will be allocated. We are already excited about prior Coast Guard decisions and
117 funding to homeport two Offshore Patrol Cutters and two Fast Response Cutters along
118 with supporting housing and shoreside infrastructure projects at USCG -Kodiak. The
119 additional funding from the OBBBA provides the opportunity for potential homeporting of
120 a future icebreaker in Kodiak. We urge the Delegation to support that possibility with the
121 Coast Guard. The Borough is aware that the depth and hard rock bottom of Womens Bay
122 could be impediments. If dredging to the proper depth there is not feasible, the Borough
123 supports other locations for a possible icebreaker including an effort by the City to seek
124 Army Corps of Engineers construction of a breakwater and future deep draft dock off Near
125 Island. Lastly, the Senate version of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
126 (NDAA) for the third straight year included a provision that would have included the Coast
127 Guard in the Defense Community Infrastructure Program, thus making local infrastructure
128 projects like renovating our elementary school eligible for DCIP funding, but unfortunately
129 the provision was again dropped from the final bill due to opposition from the Armed
130 Services Committees over use of DOD funding for projects from another Department. We
131 thank Senator Sullivan for authoring and pressing for enactment of the provision and urge
132 its resubmission for the FY 2027 cycle.
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134 9. Payment -In -Lieu -of -Taxes (PILT): PILT is a very important revenue source to the
135 Borough, given that there are over 2.8 million acres removed by the Federal Government
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from local taxation within our boundaries. This is land that would otherwise be available
to the private sector to develop, creating jobs for the residents of Kodiak and our rural
Kodiak Island communities. PILT funds supplement Borough resources to provide basic
social services, including medical facilities, emergency fire and rescue services, roads,
and schools to our island communities. In FY 2025, the Borough's PILT payment was
$1,924,386 — an all-time high. We thank the Delegation for its long-standing support for
PILT and urge continued support for full funding in FY 2026 and FY 2027.
10. National Wildlife Refuge Fund ("Refuge Revenue Sharing"): While not as significant
as PILT, the National Wildlife Refuge Fund is a critical source of replacement revenue to
communities like ours that have the presence of a large Federal wildlife refuge within their
boundaries. The Obama, Trump I & II and Biden Administrations have all sought to
terminate appropriations for the Fund but thankfully Congress has rejected these requests,
including level funding for the Fund in the pending FY 2026 appropriations bills. The
Kodiak Island Borough opposes the termination of appropriations for this important
program from which it received $180,258 this year. The Borough thanks the Delegation
for its on -going support, and seeks continued level funding in FY 2027.
11. Essential Air Service (EAS): The Borough's communities are highly reliant on the EAS
program, its support to air carriers and its requirements for island community service that
otherwise wouldn't exist or would be provided at much higher rates. The FY 2026
President's Budget Request requested no appropriations for EAS. Fortunately, both the
House and Senate Appropriations Committees rejected the request and include full
funding for EAS in their respective appropriations bills; in fact, the Senate includes a 12
percent increase. The Delegation has strongly supported EAS funding and opposed an
earlier proposal under consideration for the One Big Beautiful Bill that would have
terminated its funding derived from overflight fees. Overflight fees account for
approximately 40 percent of total EAS funding, with the remaining 60 percent coming from
regular appropriations. We thank the AK Congressional Delegation for sustained support
of EAS. The Borough wants to reiterate the need for that support for full funding in annual
appropriations for the program in FY 2026 and FY 2027.
12. U.S. Military Arctic Presence: The Borough appreciates the Delegation's prolonged
effort at urging and directing the Department of Defense to further examine the Arctic's
strategic interest to the U.S. Russia and China continue to aggressively push their security
interests in the region as evidenced in recent years by the joint convoys of their military
vessels that entered the U.S. EEZ in the Bering Sea as well as aggressive Russian flight
incursions into Alaska -area air space. As has been included in our past Resolutions,
selection of Kodiak as a potential military base or staging area as the U.S. expands its
security presence in the Arctic is a long-term goal for the Borough. We understand this is
a multi -year effort but the Borough urges that Kodiak stay under consideration with the
Delegation and Department of Defense for future Arctic security investment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH that:
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the Kodiak Island Borough administration is hereby instructed to advise Congress and the
appropriate agencies of the United States Federal Government of the Capital Improvement
Program and other Federal program priorities adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS DAY OF , 20XX.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ATTEST:
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Ayes:
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