2015-10-29 Work Session Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly Work Session
Thursday, October 29, 2015, 7:30 p.m., Borough Conference Room
Work Sessions are informal meetings of the Assembly where Assembly members review the upcoming regular meeting
agenda packet and seek or receive information from staff.Although additional items not listed on the work session agenda
are discussed when introduced by the Mayor,Assembly,or staff,no formal action is taken at work sessions and items that
require formal Assembly action are placed on regular Assembly meeting agenda.Citizen's comments at work sessions
are NOT considered part of the official record.Citizen's comments intended for the"official record"should be made at a
regular Assembly meeting.
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1. CITIZENS' COMMENTS (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker)
2. AGENDA ITEMS
4 - 38 a„ Upcoming Legislative Session/State Legislative Priority List -
Borough Lobbyist Mark Hickey, Senator Gary Stevens, and
Representative Louise Stutes
Resolution o. FY 2016-09 I Information
39 -41 b. Hospital Lease
Man.gger's_,memo.Hospi tu s
Providence s e Backup Information
2015-10-23 Providence lease svnoosis revised
42 -48 0. Letter Regarding the UAF Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science
Center
tltr UAF Kodiak o i Science tLttr
20150925 Closure i f Marine Science t
49 - 117 dl„ Chiniak Timber Fire Damage on Borough Land
KIB Memo Assemblv it t os of Twin Creeks it in
Chiniak
Borouqh Chiniak land West side 10.25.15
KIB Ltr 1
118 - 128 e. Review of the Managers Job Description and Hiring Timeline
r ii _ Timeline cri i iew
2015-10-28 - suggested is Stephens
2015-10-06 - - suciaested amendments Skinner
1 5-09-30 MgpApefs Job DescriDtion
129 - 131 C Strategic Planning Meeting -When, Where, and the Need for a
Facilitator
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Resolution FY 2015-21 Stratggig Plan
132 - 173 g. Review of AML Resolutions for 2016
Procosed 2016 Statewide iti on Statements, Priorities and
ANIL Resolutions
3. PACKET REVIEW
NEW BUSINESS
Reorganization of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly and Election of
the Deputy Presiding Officer.
CONTRACTS
Contract No. FY2016-17 Economic Analysis Consulting Services.
Contract No. FY2016-21A Amending Contract FY2016-21 Providence
Kodiak Island Counseling Center of Kodiak, Alaska to Provide Mental
Health Services for the 2015-2016 School Year.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No. FY2016-09 Adopting a Capital Improvement Projects
Priority List for the 2016 State Legislative Session.
Resolution No. FY2016-19 Relating to the Borough's Outstanding
Long-Term Care Center Revenue Bond, Series 2013 (Providence
Kodiak Island Medical Center); Providing for the Prepayment of All or a
Portion of Such Bond Pursuant to an Escrow Deposit Agreement
Between the Borough and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust
Company, N.A.; Authorizing the Execution of Such Escrow Deposit
Agreement; and Authorizing, Ratifying, and Confirming Actions Taken
on Behalf of the Borough in Connection Therewith.
Resolution No. FY2016-20 A Joint Resolution of the Kodiak Island
Borough Assembly and City of Kodiak Council Documenting the Joint
Building Code Review Committee's Composition and Appointing
Process.
OTHER ITEMS
Approval of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly 2016 Meeting
Schedule.
Declaring a Seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission Vacant (Mr.
Kyle Crow).
Mayoral Appointments of Assembly Member Representatives to
Different Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Councils; and
Assembly Representatives to the Different City, Communities, and
Villages.
Assembly Appointments to the Bay View Road Service Area Board
(Mr. Fred Roberts and Mr. Jim Schauff).
Confirmation of Mayoral Appointments to the Borough Lands
Committee of Planning and Zoning Commissioners and One
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Representative From the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA)
Corporations in the Kodiak Region Designated Seat and one At-Large
Designated Seat (Mr. Scott Arndt, Mr. Alan Schmitt, Mr. Matthew
VanDaele, and Mr. Bob Brodie).
4. MANAGER'S COMMENTS
5. CLERK'S COMMENTS
6. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
7. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS COMMENTS
8. FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS
Budget Meetings with the City/School District, Renewal and
Replacement Projects Funding, SD Mental Health Services Provided by
the Counseling Center, School District Rental Rates, KIB Vacant
Positions, Public/Private Land Development Partnership, MHP Land
Sale, Teleconferencing Ordinance, In-Kind Documents, Action Plans,
Traffic Along Mill Bay Road, KFAC Structure and Purpose, Affordable
Housing in Kodiak, Village Presentations at Regular Meetings,
Contracting and Procurement Process, KUBS Presentation, Non Profit
Funding Process Discussion, Town Hal! Meeting to Discuss Priorities,
Role of Elected Officials During an Incident Command System,
Consolidation of Fire Departments, Review of the Salary Schedule and
Overview of the Hiring Process, Contract with Waste Management,
Hospital Lease, Boards, Committees, and Commission Structures,
Procurement Process Presentation, Comprehensive Plan Review
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AGENDA ITEM #2.a.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
AGENDA STATEMENT
NOVEMBER 5.2015
ASSEMBLY REGULAR MEETING
TITLE: Resolution No. FY2016-09 Adopting a Capital Improvement Projects Priority
List for the 2016 State Legislative Session.
ORIGINATOR: Meagan Christiansen
FISCAL IMPACT: FUNDS AVAILABLE:
Account Number. Amount Budgeted:
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
In accordance with KIBC 2.40.030(E), the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed
and updated a list of project priorities for the KIB Capital Improvement Program(CIP)for
fiscal years 2016-2020.The Commission is required to make a recommendation to the
Assembly by resolution and deliver that recommendation no later than October 1 st of each
year.
The Commission generally reviews the prior years resolution, removes projects which have
been funded,and adds new community projects that have come to its attention.The
commission receives input from the KIB Parks and Recreation Committee and requests input
from the general public.
At its June 17,2015 regular meeting the Commission reviewed the input received and
adopted P&Z Resolution No. FY2015-03 Recommending a Capital Improvements Projects
List for FY2016-2020.That resolution is now formally transmitted to the borough Assembly for
its further consideration.
The Assembly has historically referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission's CIP list in
preparing a short list of projects for which the Borough requests legislative funding from the
State of Alaska to assist in accomplishing important community priorities.The Assembly may
add projects, amend language and figures as well as remove projects.The adopted list will be
forwarded to our legislative delegation, the governor,and any state agencies that would have
oversight and/or involvement in the project.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to adopt Resolution No. FY2016-09.
Kodiak Island Borough
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Irdroduced by7 Borough Manager
I Requested by' Borough Assembly
2 Drafted by: Spada[Projecle Support
3 Introduced: 11105!2015
4 Adopted:
5
6 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
7 RESOLUTION NO.FY2016-09
8
9 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
10 BOROUGH ADOPTING A STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL
II IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2016
12 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
13
14 WHEREAS,the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 14,000 residents of the
15 Kodiak Island Archipelago living in six incorporated cities and one community govemed by
16 a tribal council govemment;and
17
18 WHEREAS, a Borough—wile capital improvement program has been adopted by the
19 Kodiak Island Borough Planning&Zoning Commission which Identifies major needs of the
20 island community for the next five years;and
21
22 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly has Identified major projects to submit
23 to the Alaska Governor and State Legislative Delegation for funding conskleration;
24
25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK
26 ISLAND BOROUGH THAT:
27
28 Section 1: The Kodiak Island Borough's State Legislative capital improvement project
29 priorities for the 2014 legislative session are as follows:
30
31 1. MIV Tustumena Replacement Vessel Construction
32 Estimated Project Cost $238,000,000
33 Slate Funding Request $50,000,000
34
35 The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is currently in the process
36 of designing the MIV Tustumena replacement vessel. The MN Tustumena was built in
37 1964 and serves the communities of South Central,Kodiak Island and Southwest Alaska.
38 It is one of two ocean class vessels in the Alaska Marine Highway System(AMHS)fleet.
39 Because of its size and design,it is the only AMHS vessel that Is capable of serving all 13
40 ports of call between Homer and Unalaska. Retiring and replacing the MN Tustumena
41 with a vessel that Is equally, if not more, versatile and seaworthy will provide reliable
42 marine transportation service well into the future for the communities, residents and
43 businesses in South Central, Kodiak Island and Southwest Alaska (from the Alaska
444 Marine Highway System webske)
45
46 The MN Tustumena Is an essential service to the communities of Kodiak Island.As such,
47 the Kodiak Island Borough is requesting that the Governor plan to include in the capital
48 budget a $50,000,000 deposit Into the Vessel Replacement Fund to provide funding for
49 the construction of the replacement vessel.
50
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51 2. Anton Larsen Bay Road Extension to Ice Free Water
52 Estimated Project Cost $5,000,000
53 State Funding Request $8,01)},000
54
55 An extension of the Anton Larsen Bay Road to Ice free waters will provide year around
56 access to those communities located In the Kupreanof Strait as well as those who use the
57 island's west side for commercial and recreational purposes. Many times during the year
58 travel by vessel to Kodiak is treacherous. Extending the road to ice free waters makes
59 traveling safer,providing access to critical services located In the City of Kodiak Including
60 hospitals and businesses.This route was Identified in the Kodiak Transportation Plan as
61 an important upland facility.
62
63 The Ouzinkie Native Corporation subsidiary, Spruce Island Development Corporation
64 (SIDCO) received a $450,000 legislative grant for planning and design. With this grant
65 funding SIDCO is working with DOT finalizing the route and developing a more formal cost
66 estimate.
67
68 Funding is requested from DOT for construction of this road as it is an extension of an
69 existing state roadway. Additionally, the land owner, Ouzinkie Native Corporation, will
70 deed the road right of way to the State when construction funding is obtained;and another
71 local organization, Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak, is working to obtain BIA or other road grant
72 funding to support the project.
73
74 3. Monashka Bay Water and Sewer Project:Feasibility,Planning and Design
75 Estimated Project Cost $500,000
76 Stale Funding Request $500,000
77 There are 256 residential parcels that lie outside the reach of the existing sanitary sewer
78 and public water utilities in the Monashka Bay area. The soil and topography In this area
79 Is not Ideal for septic systems and many are failing„ The construction of a wastewater
80 treatment facility at the Kodiak landfill provides an option for future expansion that could
81 include sanitary sewer treatment for the residents of this area. Water in this neighborhood
82 is provided by wells, cisterns and more frequently by tank from a distant public source,
83 Water quality and quantity are questionable In the Monashka Bay Neighborhood.
84 Extension of water service from the City of Kodiak will be needed, A feasibility study;
85 planning and design is the first step in providing water and sewer services to the residents
86 of the Monashka Bay area,
87
88 4. Service Area Road Improvements and Paving
89 Estimated Project Cost $51.000,000
90 KIB Funding Sources;local improvement district $1,000,000
91 State Funding Request $4,000,000
92 This project addresses the on-going need to improve portions of Borough Service Area
93 roads. There are approximately 26 miles of road among four Road Service Areas that
94 connect residential neighborhoods with the greater Kodiak community,Paving projects will
95 address main thoroughfares or busy neighborhood roads, Improvements to major
96 drainage courses, Installation of guard rails,and other Identified road improvement needs
97 may also be addressed with this funding. Priorities will be based on recommendations
98 made by the elected service area boards. Local contributions to project engineering and
99 design may be funded through local Improvement districts where those in the district are
100 taxed a proportion of the project cost-
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102 S. Fire Protection Area No.1 Fire Tanker/Tender Vehicle
103 Estimated Project Cost $420,000
104 K1B Funding Sources:Service Area Funds $320,000
105 State Funding Request $100,000
106 The Bayskle Fire Station provides Tire protection to the residents and visitors of Fire
107 Protection Area No.1. Bayskte Fire Station's existing fire tankerltender vehicle that
108 serves the area is 32 years old and in need of replacement. The estimated cast of a new
109 fully equipped 3,000 gallon fire tank/tender vehicle delivered to Kodiak Is$420,000.Fire
110 Protection Area No.1 has$320,000 to fund the purchase of the vehicle,The remaining
111 $100,000 required to complete the purchase Is requested.
112
113 S. Mill Bay Beach Access and Recreation Upgrade
114 Estimated Project Cast $200,000
115 Slate Funding Request $200„000
116 Mill Bay Beach Is a recreational area heavily used by residents,sport fishermen and the
117 community who come to access this beach close to town. New construction items
118 proposed for this project Include new stairs, walkways, and trail enhancements between
119 the two beach accesses as well as a small raft/kayak launch. Planning & Design has
120 already been funded.
121
122 7. Parks and Field Plan
123 Estimated Project Cost $75,000
124 Stale Funding Request $75,,,000
125 The Kodiak Island Borough owns and manages land and fields for recreational purposes
126 which need a master plan to ensure best utilization and maintenance by the community,A
127 master plan would also help to reconcile jurisdictional and policy concerns with regard to
128 cooperative use arrangements with the City of Kodiak and Kodiak Island Borough School
129 District.
130
131 Section 2: The Kodiak Island Borough administration Is hereby instructed to advise
132 our Slate of Alaska Governor and Legislative Delegation of the Capital Improvement
133 Projects Priority List adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly,
134
I35 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
136 THIS DAY OF 2015
137
138
139 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
140
141
142
143 ATTEST: Jerml Friend,Borough Mayor
144
145
146
147 Nova M.Javier MMC,Borough Clerk
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lntroduced by: Borough Manager
1 Requested by: if 0prpAgh Assembly
2 Dralted by: Special Projects Support
3 Introduced: 09/1W014
4 Adopted: 0911&W 14
5
6 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
7 RESOLUTION NO.FY2015-11
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9 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
to BOROUGH ADOPTING A STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL
II IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2015
12 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
13
14 WHEREAS,the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 14.000 residents of the
15 Kodiak Island Archipelago living in six incorporated cities and one community governed by
16 a tribal council government;and
17
18 WHEREAS, a Borough—wide capital improvement program has been adopted by the
19 Kodiak Island Borough Planning&Zoning Commission which identifies major needs of the
20 island community for the next five years:and
21
22 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly has identified major projects to submit
23 to the Alaska Governor and State Legislative Delegation for funding consideration;
24
25 Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK
26 ISLAND BOROUGH THAT:
27
28 Section 1: The Kodiak Island Borough's State Legislative capital improvement project
9 priorities for the 2014 legislative session are as follows:
30
31 1. Kodiak Landfill Lateral Expansion,Wastewater Treatment Plant
32 Estimated Project Cost $16,000,000
33 State Funding Request S1,825,000
34 The Kodiak Island Borough is requesting support for approval of the SFY15 Municipal
35 Matching Grant request in the amount of$1,825,000 through DEC for this project.Alaska
36 Clean Water Fund loan funds have been approved for the project but the Borough is
37 seeking grant funds to reduce the burden of the debt repayment to the local rate payers.
38
39 The Kodiak Landfill Lateral Expansion project closes out the existing landfill footprint and
40 creates a new landfill cell designed to meet EPA and DEC regulations.The lined cell will
0 41 collect the leachate generated by the solid waste stored in the cell and the leachate will be
42 treated by an on-site wastewater treatment plant. Construction of an on-site treatment
43 plant was chosen as the method to address leachate produced at the landfill after the
44 alternative of piping it to the City of Kodiak Wastewater Treatment Facility was found not
45 to be a feasible option. Construction of the wastewater treatment plant is underway and
46 estimated to be complete in June,2015
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51 2. MN Tustumena Replacement Vessel Construction
52 Estimated Project Cost $250,000,000
53 State Funding Request $50,000,000
54
55 The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public f=acilities is currently In the process
56 of designing the MN Tustumena replacement vessel. The MN Tustumena was built in
57 1964 and serves the communities of South Central,Kodiak Island and Southwest Alaska.
58 It is one of two ocean class vessels in the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS)fleet.
59 Because at Its size and design,it is the only AMHS vessel that is capable of serving all 13
60 ports of call between Homer and Unalaska. Retiring and replacing the M1V Tustumena tiJ
6l with a vessel that Is equally, if not more, versatile and seaworthy will provide reliable
62 marine transportation service well into the future for the communities, residents and
63 businesses In South Central, Kodiak Island and Southwest Alaska....Governor Parnell
64 added$5 million into the vessel construction fund in 2014 making the total available$45
65 million. Legislators also have the ability to add funds into the vessel construction fund,so
66 as to add to that total.(from the Alaska Marine Highway System website)
67
68 The MN Tustumena is an essential service to the communities of Kodiak Island.As such,
69 the Kodiak Island Borough is requesting that the Governor plan to Include in the FY2017
70 capital budget a $517;,000,000 deposit into the Vessel Replacement Fund to provide
71 funding for the construction,of the replacement vessel
72
73 3. Anton Larsen Bay Road Extension to Ice Free Water
74 Estimated Project Cost $6,000,000
75 Stale Funding Request $6.000,000
76 t
77 An extension of the Anton Larsen Bay Road to ice free waters will provide year around
78 access to those communities located In the Kupreanof Strait as well as those who use the
79 island's west side for commercial and recreational purposes. Many times during the year
80 travel by vessel to Kodiak is treacherous. Extending the road to ice free waters makes
81 traveling safer,providing access to critical services located in the City of Kodiak including
82 hospitals and businesses.This route was identified In the Kodiak Transportation Plan as
83 an important upland facility. The Ouzinkie Native Corporation subsidiary,, Spruce Island
84 Development Corporation(SIDCO)received a$450„000 legislative grant for planning and
85 design. DOT Is fina'btzing the route and developing a more formal coast estimate. KIB is
86 working with various Tribes In an effort to secure BIA Tribal Roads money. Resolutions
87 from rural communities and letters of Support from the Tribes will be forwarded to KIB.
88 Funding is requested from DOT for construction and maintenance of this road as it is an
89 extension of an existing state roadway.The land owner,Ouzinkie Native Corporation,will
90 deed the road right of way to the Slate when construction funding is obtained.
91
92 4. Monashka Bay Water and Sewer Project: Feasibility,Planning and Design
93 Estimated Project Cost $500,000
94 State Funding Request $500,000
95 There are 256 residential parcels that lie outside the reach of the existing sanitary sewer
96 and public water utilities In the Monashka Bay area. The soil and topography in this area
97 Is not ideal for septic systems and many are failing. The construction of a wastewater
98 treatment facility at the Kodiak landfill provides an option for future expansion that could G
99 include sanitary sewer treatment for the residents of this area. Water in this neighborhood u J
100 is provided by wells, cisterns and more frequently by tank from a distant public source-
101 Water quality and quantity are questionable in the Monashka Bay Neighborhood.
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102 Extension of water service from the City of Kodiak will be is needed. A feasibility study,
103 planning and design is the first step in providing water and sewer services to the residents
104 of the Monashka Bay area.
105
106 S. Service Area Road Improvements and Paving
107 Estimated Project Cost $5,000,000
108 KIB Funding Sources:local Improvement district 51,000,000
109 State Funding Request 54.000.000
110 This project addresses the on-going need to improve portions of Borough Service Area
III roads. Thera are approximately 26 miles of road among four Road Service Areas that
112 connect residential neighborhoods with the greater Kodiak community.Paving projects will
113 address main thoroughfares or busy neighborhood roads. improvements to major
114 drainage courses,installation of guard rails,and other identified road improvement needs
115 may also be addressed with this funding. Priorilies will be based on recommendations
116 made by the elected service area boards. Local contributions to project engineering and
117 design may be funded through local improvement districts where those in the district are
118 taxed a proportion of the project cost.
119
120 6. East Elementary Traffic Flow Improvements Design
121 Estimated Project Cost $2,000.000
122 KIB Funding Sources $20,000
123 State Funding Request 5180,000
124 East Elementary School was constructed in 1966 with a substantial addition in 1908. The
125 facility now totals 39,842 square feet with twenty-five teaching stations. Since the
126 expansion, increased traffic flows due to business development have created dangerous
127 vehicleistudent hazards when students are entering and leaving school. Reconfiguration
128 of the parking area will reduce risks by providing for a safer separation of pedestrians,
129 small vehicle traffic and bus loadingfunloading. A new design will require an Increase tin
130 the total area of tho parking tot to allow adequate parking to support increased building
131 usage and occupant load.
132
133 7. Peterson Elementary School Parking Rehabilitation, Drainage and Paving
134 Engineering&Design
135 Estimated Project Cost $2,000,000
136 KII3 Funding Sources $20,000
137 State Funding Request $180,000
138 Peterson Elementary School was bu"11.in 1945 by the U.S. Navy an government property
139 to provide an educational facility for dependent children. The building was conveyed to
140 the Kodiak Island Borough and provides elementary education for children of Coast Guard
141 families living on base and for children of the Womens Bay community. The parking lot
142 for this 39.967 square toot facility Is gravel,and requires excessive maintenance expense
143 due to continual pothole repair, re-grading, and surfacing, A paved surface will not only
144 reduce maintenance expenses, it will mitigate ice hazards in the cold months of the year
145 and will provide safer and cleaner faclifles lot the students,faculty,staff and parents
146
147 Section 2: The Kodiak Island Borough administration is hereby Instructed to advise our
148 State of Alaska Governor and Legislative Delegation of the Capital
149 Improvement Projects Priority List adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough
ISO Assembly,
151
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152 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
153 THIS EIGHTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2014
154
155
156 KODIAK ISLAND UGH
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158
159 t
160 ATTEST: rrol Frie ,Borough Mayor
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162
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164 va M.Javier MMC,B rough Clerk
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Kodiak Island r
Community Development Department
710 Mill Say Road
Kodiak,Alaska 99515
Phone(907)486-9363 Fax(907)496-9396
www.kodiakak.us
Memorandum
Date: July 23,2014
T . Mr.Charles E Cassidy,Jr„Borough Manager
= Mr.Robert H.Pederson,ACIP,Director,Common`
Development a ent fo
From: Jack L Maker,Assistant n r ® .0
Transrnittal of P&Z Resdubun FY2015-01 Recommending a Capital Improvement Protects for
FY 2015-2019.
In accordance with KIBC 2.105.030.E,the Manning and Zoning Commission has reviewed and
updated a list of project priorities for the KIB Capital Improvement ent Pr rare (CIP)for FY 2015®
2019. The Commission is required to make a recommendation to the Assembly by resolution
and deliver that recommendation no later than October 1st of each year.
The Commission reviewed last year's resolution and took into account those projects which
have been funded since that time. In addition, the commission received input from the KI
Parks and Recreation Committee and made available opportunities for input by the general
public.
At Its July 16,2014 regular meeting,the Commission reviewed the input received and adopted
P&2 Resolution No. FY2015-01 establishing a revised and updated list of project priorities for
2015-2019. That resolution is transmitted to the Borough Manager's office for further
consideration by the Assembly during the FY 2015 CIP process.
Attachments: Adopted P Z Resolution 2015®01, Applicable Draft P&Z Minutes, Pik
Committee Input,and P Z CIP Packet.
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I Introduced try. PdZ Commission
2 Requested by Paz Commission
3 Drafted by. Staff
Introdured on July 9 2014
4 Adopted an July 10„2014
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6 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
7 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
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RESOLUTION °FY2 16-"
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10 A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH L&1 NI AND ZONING
11 COMMISSION RECOMMENDING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY
12 LIST FOR FY 2016-2019
13
14 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 15P00 residents of the
15 Kodiak Island Archipelago Bing in six incorporated cities and one community governed by
16 a tribal counaliigovernment:and
17
19 WHEREAS, a Borough- de capital improvement program is adopted annually by the
19 Kodiak Island Borough Assembly wdh recommendations from the Planning and Zoning
20 Commission, This list idenlTles the major needs of the island community for the next rove
21 yearn and
22
23 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough identities priority projects to be submitted to the
24 Alaska State Legislative Delegation,the Federal Legislative Delegation and when applying
25 forrants.
26
27 Section 1: The Kodiak Island Borough Planning and Zoning Commission recommend
28 the following capital improvement projects, not in any priority order, for
29 adoption into the Kodiak Island Borough FY 2015-2019 CIF' list of capital
30 projects
31
32 1. Lan tiil Lateral Expansion Phase HI gy Wastewater Treatment Facility $16,000,000
33 The Borough's landfill is quickly filling up Construction of an expansion cell adjacent to the
34 existing landfill is funded and underway. The expansion must meet all current EPA and DEC
35 regulations which require a liner to trap all fluids,This achate"will be treated on-site in new
36 treatment plant to be developed for that purpose.
37
36 2. 15911 Replacement Equipment $350,000
39 The City of Kodiak completed construction of the new public safety building in 2010 fine of the
40 important aspects of the new facility is to continue to provide area-wida dispatch serAces and
41 enhanced 911 (E91 1)service to the Kodiak area.The City completed a study which advised
42 replacement of the system. The study indicated that basic upgrades with future expansion
43 capabilities will cost at least S350,000-The current system is operable but replacement parts
44 and service/maintenance agreements are no longer available date to the age of the system.
45 The City and Borough have been unable to find additional funding to help cover the cost of
46 replacement and will continue to look for available funding sources for this important public
47 safety service.
40
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49 3. Anton Larson Bay Road Extension to lee Free Water $6,000,000
50 An extension of the Anton Larsen Bay Road to ice-free waters wl provide year around
51 access to those communities located in the Kupreanof Slra4 and KizhuWk Bay areas as
52 well as those who use the island's west side for commercial and recreational purposes
53 any times during the year travel by vessel to Kodiak is treacherous Extending the road to
54 Ice free waters makes traveling safer, providing access to critical services located in the
55 City of Kodiak including hospitals and businesses.This is envisioned to be a cooperative
56 effort between KID,AK DOT, Outzinkie Native Corporation (surface estate owner),, Koniag
57 Inc. (subsurface estate owner) and other tribal entities. This route was identified in the
58 Kodiak Transportation Plan as an important upland facility Some or all of the
59 aforementioned parities may participate in funding this.
60
61 3B. Anton Larson Bay Road Switchback Straightening $500.000
62 The challenge to having a year around road connecting Anton Larsen Bay to the City of
63 Kodiak is the elimination of the switchbacks just beyond the golf course.This narrow road
64 works its way up a canyon Ina series of switchbacks before it straightens out It must also
65 accommodate a stream that is known to leave its banks,This section of road needs to be
66 addressed when discussing extending Anton Larsen Road to ice free waters, This
67 challenging section of road is a safety issue that needs to be resolved as we work to get
68 fishermen, rural communities, and these living and working on the island safer access to
69 services in the City of Kodiak.The cost is estimated based on the work being done at the
70 Mayflower Beach switchback straightening project.$500,DDO Is being requested to initiate
71 planning and design work.
72
73 40 Monashka Bay Utility Installation/Water Treatment Plant - Phase I (Feasibility®
74 Planning and Design) $250,000
75 The are 256 residential parcels that lie outside the reach of the existing sanitary sewer and
76 public water utilities in the Monashka Bay area,the soil and topography in this area is not Ideal
77 for septic systems and any are failing.The construction of a wastewater treatment facility at
78 the Kodiak landfill pfoiAdes an option for future expansion that could include sanitary sewer
79 healment.A feasibility study,planning and design would be the first steps In providing water
go and sewer services to the residents of the Monashka,Bay area.
81
82 5. Service Area Road and Paving Improvements $5,0G0.000
83 To be applied to priority projects identified by the road service districts including Service Area
84 One,Womens Bay Service Area, Bayview Service Area, and Monashka Bay Samoa Area.
85 Priorities will be based on recommendations made by the elected service area boards and
86 professional engineering study. Local contributions to project engineering and design may be
07 funded through local improvement districts where the in One district are taxed a proportion of
88 the project.
89
90 6. Mission Road Safety Improvements S20,00 0A00
91 Mission Road is a major collector street for the community, and one of the roads that
92 lead to downtown. The project will widen the existing two (2) lanes and provide a
93 pedestrian and bike path on the shoulder or on the sidewalks. This requested funding
94 will provide for the needed planning and design that will help develop a scope of work and
95 the overall project cost.
96
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97 7® Mill Bay each Access and Recreation Upgrade $163,000
98 This beach is heavily used by residents,sports fisherman and the community who come to
99 view this bay located close to town, New construction Items proposed here would include
100 new stairs and walkways and trail enhancements between the two beaches, as well as a
101 small raftikayak hunch-The planning and design has already been handed
102
103 8. Engineering and Design for East Elementary Traffic Flow Improvements $815,000
104 East Elementary School was constructed in 1966 Win a substantially addition in 1988,
105 The facility now totals 39,1342 square feet with twenty-five teaching stations Since the
106 expansion, increased traffic flows in the vicinity due to major business development have
107 created dangerous velficle/student hazards when students are entering and leaving school.
108 Reconfiguration of the parking area will reduce mks by providing for a safer separation of
109 pedestrians, small vehicle traffic and bus loa&ngfuntoading A now design vall require an
110 increase In the total area of the parking lot to all adequate parking to support increased
ill building usage and occupant load.
112
113 9, Peterson Elementary School Parking Lot Paving $100,000
114 Peterson Elementary School was built by the U,S.Navy on government property In 1945
115 to provide an educational facility for dependent children.The building was conveyed to the
116 Kodiak Island Borough and provides elementary education for children of Coast Guard
117 families living on base and for children of the Womens Bay community The parking lot for
118 this 39,967 square foot facility Is gravol, and requires excessive maintenance expense
119 due to continual pothole repair re-grading,and resurfacing A paved Surface will not
120 only reduce maintenance expenses,it will mitigate ica hazards in the epid months of the
122 year and will provide safer and cleaner factRies for the students,faculty,staff and parents,
122
123 10. Parks and Field Plan $SD,000
224 Borough owns and manages land and fields for rerfeat:onal purposes which need a master
125 plan to ensure best utilization and maintenance by the community. A master plan would also
126 help to reconcle jurisdictional and policy concerns with regard to Cooperative use
127 arrangements with City of Kodiak and Kt B School District,
128
129 11, Kodiak Island Trail Improvements $60,000
130 This is a priority Identified by the Kodiak Island Borough Parks and Recreation Committee,
131 The purpose of the project would be to design and implement trail system improvements as
132 recommended and prioritized in the recently adopted Kodiak Road System Trail Plan, to
133 include, but not limited to, Era# head improvements, parking area and circulation plans,,
134 drainage improvements,environmental permilfing,etc
135
136 12. Plan and Develop Womens Bay Bout Romp S0,000
137 The 2007 Womens Bay Comprehensive Plan identifies a goal to provide public access to the
138 shoreline of Womens Say for recreational purpDses, This access would include access for
139 skiffs.kayaks and small IrWasure craft.The project would Initially develop a boat ramp design
140 with parameters and specifications that could be used in a site selection process The
141 investigation of potential sites for public acquisilion would then provide the necessary
142 information to develop a detailed cost breakdown of what Would be required to complete the
143 project.
144
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145 13. Chiniak School Playground Equipment $100,000
146 Members of the Chiniak Community desire to replace unsafe playground equipment at the
147 Chiniak School. Total cost of the equipment, transports ton;, site prep, and construction Is
148 estimated to be$100,;000,The Chinlak PTO is pursuing a KABOOM grant($15k match)and
149 has requested a match from the Borough and a match from the State Legislature
150
151 14. VFW Rifle Range Reconshwtion $150,000
152 The existing outdoor rifle range is closed because it is unsafe to property owner$-adjacent to
153 the facility.Bullets are known to have left the range creating off-site dangers.The solution to
154 this danger Is to properly develop the area into a bone-a-fide 100 yard range.KISA has enlisted
155 the help of a range consultant that evaluated the existing range and made design suggestions
156 to make it available to the shooting public, Design aspects Include the proper grading of the
157 area,creation of two backstops,expansion of the width of the range and the installation of a
158 baffle system.The continued closure of this range has led to a number of unsafe bandit ranges
159 along the road system that are not regulated,cause a pubiie nuisance and are in dangerous,
160
161 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING
162 COMMISSION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THAT:
163
164 ADOPTED 8Y THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
165 THIS LCflt DAY OF 2014
166
167 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
168 PLANNING AND ZONING COIISSION
169 °
170
171 ATTEST:: Alan Torres,Chair
172
173 an
174 __<f1aeQxLZ
175 Sheila Smith,Secretary
176 Community Development Department
Kodiak Island Borough„Alaska
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
DRAFT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES APPLICABLE TO FY2015-2019 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
July 16,2014 6:30 p.m.In the Assembly Chambers
NEW BUSINESS
C) FY2015-2019 Capital Improvement Projects
Director Pederson reported that the commission's recommendations are passed on to the
borough assembly and they formulate a list that goes to the Governor and Legislature for
their actions.
COMMISSIONER ARNDT MOVED to adopt the Planning and Zoning's Capital
Improvement Project Resolution FY2015-01.
COMMISSIONER DRABEK MOVED to amend#3 Anton Larsen Say Road Extension to
Ice-free Water-An extension of the Anton Larsen Bay Road to ice-free waters will provide
year around access to those communities located in this Kupreanof Strait and Kizhuiak
Bay areas as well as those who use the island's west side for commercial and recreational
purposes. Many times during the year travel by vessel to Kodiak is treacherous. Extending
the road to ice free waters makes traveling safer, providing access to critical service
located int eh City of Kodiak including hospitals and businesses.This is envisioned to be a
cooperative effort between KIB, AKDOT, Ouzinkie Native Corporation (surface estate
owner), Koniag Inc (subsurface estate owners) and other tribal entities. This route was
identified in the Kodiak Transportation Plan as an importance upland facility. Some or all of
the aforementioned parties may participate in funding this, and to add#6 from last year's
resolution on page 10 of page 15, having both on the list together.
Director Pederson staled to list them as 3A or 38.
COMMISSIONER SCHMITT MOVED TO AMEND the motion to have paragraph 3A be
Ms. Drabek's proposed language on the Anton Larsen Bay Road Extension to ice-free
water and sub-paragraph B be item#6 from last year's Borough Assembly CIP Lisle.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Brief discussion. COMMISSIONER ARNDT stated that the e911 is partially funded through
our monthly phone bills where there is a charge for e911.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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NEW BUSINESS ITEM MEW 9-C
P A Z REGULAR MEETING;JULY 16,2014
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
FY 2015-2019 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
APPROVED JUNE 24, 2014 REGULAR MEETING
Not a prioritized list:
P I ,sl�r a llDr� um� irmu
• Dark Late Trail Plan Im rovements �III� �^ � "
• Parks and Fields Plan
• Kodiak Island Urban Trails Plan-Downtown through town to College, Safeway,
and Fort Abercrombie
• Mill Bay Beach Site Plan and Construction
• Woody Way Field Recreation Area
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O4�-ALASKA
MEMORANDUM
DATE. July 7,2014
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Committee CIP list error
RE; New Business Item 9C m FY2015-2019 Capital improvement Projects
The Parks and Recreation Committee, at their June 24, 2014 regular meeting, approved a
Capital Improvement Projects list for FY 2015-2019.. The motion approving the list incorrectly
Identified the first Item as"Dark Lake Trail Plan Improvements, This memo is to clarify that the
first item on the list should read"Beaver Lake Trail Plan Improvements"',
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$ $91,ODDi,0100
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Jack Maker
From: Bob Pederson
Sent Tuesday,July 01,2014 9:30 AM
To- Jack Maker Martin Lydick
Cc: Shelia Smith
Subject; FW:UP review
Attachments: Assembly Strategic Plan,cloa�Sii9ned State Legislative COP Priority LisLpdf
Robert H.Pederson AICP
Director,Community Development Department
(907)486-9163 briederson0kodiakak.us
From.Bud Cassidy
Seft Tuesday,July 01,2014 9:02 AM
To:Bob Pederson
Cc Meagan Christiansen,Dave Conrad
Subject:COP review
Bob—
Please schedule the adoption of a CIP list on your next agenda.I have attached last year's COP resolution as well as the
adopted Strategic Plan,
We are working on a project grant from DEC to provide funding for the Waste Water Treatment Plaint at the landfill.
Scoring of grant applications Is based on various categories.Points are given for each category.One of the categories Is
passage of a COP resolution by the governing body that Identifies this project as the communities HI project.We are
going to suggest the Assembly that this be the Borough's 41 project in order to score the maximum amount of points In
that category This project just missed being funded last year.We were third below those projects that got funded.
As you know,the acquisition of this grant has a direct cost savings to those users of the landfill.That Is Important
because we have been asked to treat the leachate to drinking water standards which has resulted In a significant
Increase In project cost and a jump in landfill fees.
Thanks
Bud
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
STRATEGIC PLAN
2014-2018
The Kodiak Island Borough Is responsible,through direction from the Assembly,for day
to day management of Borough governance. Staff will manage the operations of the
Borough services In a way that provides for tyre most cost elficlent, transparent and
beneficial resources to the communides of Kodiak.This Includes managing the financial,
human, natural, and capital resources of the Borough to best serve the interests of
Kodiak,as well as caring for Borough facilities. The health,education and safety of the
people of Kodiak Is a high priority and will be bested as such in Borough dealings.
GoaK
2. Restructure the budget development calendar
Develop a budget calendar to facilitate a smoother budget development process.
2. M/V Tustumena Replacement Vessel
Full funding to construct a replacement ferry is not In place and important to the economic well being of
Kodiak,Communities on the island and Western Alaska.
3. Payoff of PERS/TERS unfunded liability
Payment of the KIB and KIBSD unfunded liability with fund balance will lessen future obligation by
Kodiak residents.
4. Kodiak Economk Development Corporation
Develop a Kodiak Economic Development Corporation who will work to attract new business growth
and encourage business expansion Island-wide.
5. Develop and Tmplement a Military Facility Zane
Designation of a Military Facility Zone will provide low Interest loans to developers to expand support
services Important for the expansion of the various missions of the USGC In Kodiak.
6. Address the results of the Kodiak Area Energy Audit conducted by AEA
Work to diversify energy sources for Island residents
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7. Improve Borough-owned Land and Resource Management Program
Develop a lands and resource management program that Identifies lands and resources to be disposed,
acquired and retained in a manner that will not unduly affect the existing market and that benefits
present and future residents.
8. Solid waste Management
Develop(Expand the existing) a solid waste management plan that identifies the most efficient method
of collecting,disposing and diverting municipal waste and also considers convenience and
effectiveness.
9. Citizen Participation -
Develop the technologies that increase resident involvement In the decision making process of the
borough.
10.Consolidation of Services and Governments
Pursue methods of combining similar duties and responsibilities into larger management schemes(one
large road service district,one borough fire-fighting district and one larger government)to most
efficiently serve the public.
11.Expand Existing Public Utilities
Expand existing public utilities to areas beyond that presently served.
12.Maintenance of Borough Assets
Develop a program that maintains borough's fixed assets in a manner that retains their value,
Functionality,and purpose.
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5 RESOLUTION NO.FY2014-12
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7 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
8 BOROUGH ADOPTING A STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL
9 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORrrY LIST FOR THE 2014
10 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
11
12 WHEREAS,the Kodiak Island Borough tropresords approximately 14,ODO residents of the
13 Kodiak Island Archipelago living In six Incorporated cities.and one community,governed by
14 a Ifibal council government and
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16 WHEREAS,a Bomugh-Mdo capital improvement program has been Bdopated by the
17 Kodiak Island Borough Planning&Zoning Commission which Wonlifies major needs of the
18 island communhy for the nod five years;and
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20 WHEREAS,the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly has Identified major projeds to submit
21 to the Alaska Governor and State Legislative Delegation for funding consideurtion;
22
23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEM13LY OF THE K
24 ISLAND BOROUGH THAT:
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26 Section 11: The Kodiak Island Borough's State Legislative capital Impmement project
27 pdorPies for the 2014 legiblalivis sessim are as follows:
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29 1. Kodiak Landfill Lat"Expansion,WastavaterTneatment Plant
30 Estimated Project Cost $15,6711,526
31 State Funding Request $3,D00,0D0
.32 The Kodiak Island Borough Is requesting support for approval at the SFYIS Municipal
33 Matching Grant request of$3 millon through DEC for Us project.Alaska Clean Water
34 Fund to funds have been approved for the project but the Borough Is seeking grant
35 funds to reduce the burden of the debt repayment to the local rate payers.
36
37 The Kodiak Landfill Lateral Expansion project dam out the existing landfill footprint and
38 creates a now landfill cell designed t o m eet EPA and DEC regulations.The lined Call will
39 collect the learhate generated by the solid to stored In the call and the leachate will be
40 treated by an site wastewater treatment planL ConstrucUon of an site irealment
41 plant was chosen as the method to address lea produced at the landfill after the
42 aftemalive of piping It to the City of Kodak Wastewater Treatment Facility was found not
43 to be a feasible option.
44
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45 2, Manashka Say Water and Sewer Project Feasibility®Planning and Design
46 Estimated Prqect Cost M000
47 State Funding Request $500'000
49 There are 256 residential percale that lie outside the reach of the existing sanitary sewer
49 and public water utilities in the Monas Bay area. The soil and topography In Us area
50 Is not Ideal for septic systems and many are fail n on of a wastewater
51 treatment fa cKy at the Kodiak landfill provides an colon W future expansion that could
52 include san"newer treatmerd for the residents at this area. Water in this neighborhood
53 is provided by wells,cisterns and mom frequently by lank it=a distant public source.
54 Water quality and quentity am questionable In the Monashka Bay Neighborhood.
55 Extension of water service from the City of Kodiak will be Is needed.A feasibility study,
56 planning and design is Us first step In providing water and sewer services to the residents
57 or ft Monashka Bay area.
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59 3. Service Area Read and Paving Improvements
60 Estimated Project Cost $5,000,DDO
61 KIB Funding Sources:local Improvement district $1,W0,000
62 State Funding Request S4,000,WD
63 This project addresses the on-ping need to pave portions of Borough Se Area
64 roads.There am approximately 26 mica of mad among four Road Service Areas that
65 connect residential neighborhoods with the greater Kodiak community,Paving projects will
66 address main the ughtwes or busy neighborhood roads as well as Improvements to
67 major drainage courts that runt these areas. Funding will be applied to priority
68 projects Identified by the read serv=districts(Service kee One,Womens Bay Service
69 Area,Bayview Service Area,and Monashka Bay Service Area)- Priarifies will be based
70 an recommendations made by the eladed service area boards, Local contributions to
71 project engineering and design may be funded through local Improvement districts where
72 Ume In the district are taxed a proportion of the project.
73
74 4. Extension of Public Utilities to Swampy Acres
75 Estimated Project Cost $5,00D,000
76 State Funding Recruest $500,000
77
78 Extension of public utilities to the area between Kodiak City and Namitz Park housing to
79 the area known as Swampy Acres will aid in the private development at the area to serve
80 the residential needs associated with US c Coast Guard expansion on Kodiak.This land is
81 privately owned by the Natives of Kodiak and is Immediately adjacent to the U.S.Coast
82 Guard Support Center and Is a logical choice for development.The U S.Coast Guard is
83 looking for"ate interests go provide the bulk of its I re needs as It looks to
84 grew in Alaska.Stationing additional vessels and fixed and rolary wing aircraft In Kodiak Is
85 contingent upon having affordable housing stock to meet the needs of service man and
86 women and their families. These additional community residents are important to the
87 growth and vitality of the Kodiak community We are requesting SSOO,000 be funded for
88 design end cost estimate,
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89 5. Anton Lemon Bay Road Extension to lee From Water
90 Estimated Project Cost $8,0D0,000
91 Stale Funding Request KOWDOO
92
93 An extension of the Anton Lemon Bay Road to lco free waters will provide year around
94 access to those communities located in the Kupreanof Strait as well as those who use the
95 Island's weal side for commercial and recreational purposes. any Was during the year
96 travel by vessel to Kodlak Is treacherous. Extending the road to Ice(me waters makes
97 traveling safer,proviftill accessi to crilical servim located in the City of Kodiak Including
99 hospitals and businesses.Ouzinkle Native Corporation as the land owner would dedicate
99 the land necessary to locate the read;funding Is requested to DOT tar construction mid
100 momtermirm of this road as it Is an extension of an existing state roadway.This route was
101 Identified In the Kodiak Trarispodation Plan as an Important upland facility.The Ouzinkie
102 Native CorpGration subsidiary,Spnicia Island Development Corporation(SIDCO)received
103 a $450,0001 legislative grant for planning and design. Induded the scope will be
IG4 construction of a year round boat launchOramp facility.
105
106 6. Anton Lemon Bay Road Switchback Straightening
107 Estimated Project Cost $6,000000
108 State Funding Request $500,000
109
110 The challenge to having a year around road connecting Anton Larsen Bay to the City of
III Kodiak Is the elimination of the switchleacks just beyond the gag course.This narrow road
112 works Its way up a canyon In a series of swilchbacks before it stralghtens oul.it must also
113 arc ate a stream that Is known to leave Its banks.This section of road needs to be
114 addressed when discussing extending Anton Larsen Read to ice free waters. This
115 challenging section of road Is a safety Issue that needs to be resolved as we work to get
116 fisherman,rural cornmunifies and those living and working on the island safer access to
117 se In the City of Kodiak.The cost Is estimated based an the work being done at the
118 Mayflower Beach switchback Straightening project.$500,000 is being requested to Initiate
119 planning and design work.
120
121 T. East Elementary Traffic Flow Improvements Design
122 Estimated Project Cost $2,00%000
123 KIB Funding Sourcies $20,OM
124 State Fu ng Request SIM,DOO
125 East Elementary School was constructed In IWO with a substantial addition In 1988. The
126 facility now Islets 39,842 square feet with twenty-five leaching stations. Since the
127 expansion,Increased traffic News due to business development have created dangerous
128 vehicle/atudent hazards when students are entering and leaving schod. Reconfigu rat'
on
129 of the parking area will reduce risks by providing for a safer separation of pedestrians,
130 small vehicle traffic and bus loadinglunlooding. A now design will require an increase in
131 the total area of the parking lot to allovi adequate parking to support fimased building
132 usage and occupant land.
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133 8. Paterson Elementary School Parking Rehabilitation, DrWriagre and Paving
134 Engineering&Design
135 Estimated Project Cost $2,000,DOO
136 KIB Funding Sources 520.DDO
137 State Funding Request $'180,000
138 Petersen Elementary School was built In 1945 by the U,S.Navy an government property
139 to provide an educational facility for dependent children. The building was conveyed to
140 the Kodiak Island Borough and provides elementary education for children of Coast Guard
141 families living an base and for chikkon of the Worsens Say community. The parking lot
142 for this 39,967 square foot facRity Is gravel,and requires excessive maintenance expense
143 due to continual pothole repair,re-grading,and surfacing. A paved surface will not only
144 reduce maintenance expanses,it vdl mitigate Ice hazards In the cold months of the year
145 and vAl provide safer and cleaner facilities for the students,faculty,staff and parents,
146
147 Section 2: The Kodak Island Borough administration Is hereby instructed to advise our
148 State of Alaska Govemor and Legislative Delegation of the Capital
149 Improvement Projects P&rhy List adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough
ISO Assembly.
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152 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
153 THIS THIRD DAY OF OCTOBER,2013
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING AND ZONING ISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE KG IAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDING A CAPITAL 1 PROVE ENT PROJECTS
PRIORITY LIST FOR FY 014-2010
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 115,000 residents of that
Kodiak Island Archipelago living In six incorporated cities and one community governed by a
tribal council government;and
WHEREAS,a Borough-Amde capital Improvement program Is adopted annually by the Kodiak
Island Borough Assembly with recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission,
This lint Identifies the major needs of the island community for the next five years and
WHEREAS,the Kodiak Wend Borough idenliFes priority projects to be submitted to the Alaska
State Legislative Delegation,,the Federal)LegWafivo Delegation and when applying for grants.
NOW®THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THATt
Section it The Kodiak Island Borough Planning and Zoning Commission recommend the
following Capital improvement projects. not in any priority order,for adoption into
the Kodiak Island Borough FY 2014®2019 CIP list of capital projects:
1, Landfill Lateral Expansion Phase IN m Wastewater Treatment Facility
$3,000.000
The Borough"s landfill is quickly filling up,Construction of an expansion cell adjacent to
the existing landrill is funded and underway The expansion must meet all current EPA
and IDEC r' ulalions which require a liner to Irap all fluids,Th s°fee td'will be
treated on-site to new treatment plant to be developed for that purpose,
2.. TUSTEMENA CLASS REPLACEMENT m Design and construction$70,000,000
The MIV Tustaamena is a cribiml tuanu»portation Iinic to Kodiak island and southwest Alaska.
"Ifl'Ie hack of rugular schedu.ulad servla.e From the mainland to Ifodlak,lrnuvt Kodiak to the island
rurall lrillages,acid out the Aleutlsn chain has orrernted hardships,I'or all,ll'he solution to this
llraatrlern Is the oorlstrucllorn IA a"Fusternens,chms irepacemenI Merry as awn as poss`sble.It
is wAhhli that a new ferry t::ae designed to vmrk with existing docking fac"urilies because many of
the a ndnrriunilles served have ronstruc.ltid docks to serlre a veissM that operates like the
"II"ausll.orwnena,The cost of a new"l'usturriena-class tarry is 811rl6paled to Saco well over$150
minion dollars.
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Approximately SIO million dollars has previously been earmarked for the design or a
replacement vessel Thera Is an additional$21G,000,000 In the ferry replacement fund that
should be designated for construction of the Tuslemena replacement At West$70,000,OW
should be funded—possibly over the new two budget cycles for construction of a now
ferry
3. E911 Replacement Equipment S350,000
The City or Kodiak completed construction of the new public safety building In 2010 One of the
important aspects of the new locil ly is to carilmue to provide area-wide dispalch sairmces and
enhanced 911 (E911)service to the Kodiak area. The City completed a study which advised
replacement of the system. The study Indicated that basic upgrades with future expansion
capabilities will cost at least 5350,000 The current system is operable but replacement pans
and servicalmainterrance agreements are no longer available due to the age of the system.The
City and Borough have been unable to Find additional funding to help cover the cost of
replacement and will continue t o t ook lor available funding sources for this important public
safety service.
4. Anton Larson Bay Road Extension to lea Free Water $
This road would provide alternative year around access to Kodiak Road System services for the
Voltages or Ouzinkle,Port Lions,and Larsen Bay It would also serve the commercial and sport
fishers and others living,working,or recreating on Kodiak Island's west side. This project is to
provide planning,pfe—design,and engineering funding for the route selected This Is envisioned
to bo a coo perm five effort between KIB,AK DOT, Ouzinkle Native Corporation(surface estate
owner), and Koniag Inc, (sub-surface estate owner Additionally, this roadway is used by
members of Port Lions,Larsen Bay,Woody Island,AfbgnDk,Ouirmlee,and ilia Sun'aq Tribes.
Members from ilia Old Harbor,Akhlok,Kaguyak,and Karluk Tribes also reside along the Kodiak
road system and would berifit from the improvements,Some of all of these parties may partner
In funding this project.
5. Monashka Bay Utility Installationflitrater Traiatament Plant—Phase I(Feasibility,
Planning and Design) $250,000
There are 256 Tesidentalif parcels that lie outside the reach or the existing sanitary sewer and
public water ubiffies in the Monashka Day area;the soil and topography In this area Is not Ideal
for septic systems and many Eire telling. The construction of a wastewater treatment facility at
the Kodiak landfill provides an option for future expansion that could include sanitary sewer
treatment.A feasibility study, planning and design would be the first steps in providing water
and sower services to the residents of the Monashka Bay area,
& Service Area Road and Paving Improvements $5,000,000
To be applied to priodly projects identified by the road service districts including Service Area
One, 4Y tens Say Service Area, Beyvaiw Service Area, and Monashka Say Service Arem
Prionlies will be based on recommendaffons made by the elected service area boards and
professional engineering study. Local contributions to projecl engineering and design may be
funded through laical Improvement districiln where the hii the district are taxed a proportion of
the project.
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7, Mission Road Safety Improvements $20,00%009
Mission Road is a major colkiclor street for the community,and one of the roads that lead 10
downimm,The pmject will widen the existing two(2)lanes and provide a pedestrian and bike
path on the shoulder or on the sidewalks.This requested funding will provide for the needed
planning and design that will help develop a scope of work and the overall project cosL
B. Mill Bay Reach Access and Recreation Upgrade $163®000
This beach is heavily used by residents,sports fisherman and the community who come to view
this bay located close to town. Now construction Items proposed here would irrcludo The
construction of new stairs and walkways as well as trail enhancements between the two beaches
as wall as a small rafVkayak launch.The planning and design has already been funded
9. Engineering and Design for East Elementary Traffic Flow Improvements 6815,o0o
East Elementary School was constructed in 1966 with a substantially addition in 1906, The
facility now totals 39,942 square feet with twenty-fl ve Reaching stations. Since the expansion,,
increased traffic flows in the vicinity due to major business development have created
dangerous vahWedsluderil hazards when students are entering and leaving school.
Reconfiguration of the parking area will reduce risks by providing for a safer separation of
pedestrians, small vehicle traffic and bus loadinglunloading. A new design vir�d require an
Increase in The total area of the parking U to allow adequate parking to support increased
building usage and occupant load,
10. Paterson Elementary School Parking Lot Paving $1,690,000
Paterson Elementary School was built by the UPS, Navy on government properly in 1945 to
provide an educational facility for dependent children. The building was conveyed to the Kodiak
Island Borough and provides elementary education for children of Coast Guard families living an
base and for children of the Womens Bay community. The parking lot for this 39,967 square
foot facility is gravel,and requires excessive maintenance expense due to continual pothole
repair, re-grading, and resurfacing, A paved surface will riot only reduce maintenance
expenses,it will mitigate IM hazards in the cold months of they r and will provide safer and
cleaner facilities for the students,lacully,staff and parents,
11. Parks and Field Plan $50.000
Borough owns and manages land and Fields for recreational purposes which need a master plan
to ensure best utilization and maintenance by the community. A master plan would also help to
reconcile jurisdictional and policy concems with regard to cooperative use arrangements with
City of Kodiak and KIB School District,
12. Kodiak Island Trail Improvements $50,000
This is a priority identified by the Kodiak Island Borough Parks and Recreation Committee. The
purpose of the project would be to design and implement trail system improvements as
recommended and prioritized In the recently adopted Kodiak Road System Trail Plan,to
include,but not limited to,trail head Improvements,parking area and circulalion plans,drainage
improvements,environmental permitting,ago.
13. Plan and Develop Womons Bay Boat Romp $50,000
The 2017 Worsens Bay Comprehensive Plan identifies a goal to provide public access to the
shoreline of Womens Say for recreational purposes. This access would include access for
Kodiak Island Borough Resolutien No FY2014-03
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skiffs,kayaks and small pleasure craft. The project would initially develops boat ramp design
with parameters and specifications that could be used In a site Selection process. The
Investigation of potential silos for public acquisition would then provide the necessary
Information to develop a detailed cost breakdown of what would be required to complete the
project
14. Chinfak School Playground Equipment 511001000
Members of the ChInlak community desire to replace unsafe playground equipment at the
Chiniak School. Total cost of the equipment, transportation, site prop, and construction is
estimated to be S100,01M.The Chinlak PTO Is pursuing a KABOOM grant($15k match)and
have requested a match from Me Borough and a match from the State Legislature.
1115. VFW Rifle Range Reconstruction $150.000
The existing outdoor rifle range Is closed because it is unsafe top erty owners adjacent to the
facility,Outlets are known to have left the range creating off-site dangers.The solution to this
danger Is to property develop the area into a bone•e-Ilkle 100 yard range.KISA has enlisted the
help of a range consultant that evaluated the existing range and made designs estions to
make It available to the shooting public.Design aspects Include the proper grading of the area,
motion of two backstops,expansion of the width of the range and the installation of a battle
system.The confinued closure of this range has led to a number of unsafe bandit ranges along
the road system that are not regulated,cause a public nuisance and are in dangerous,
ADOPTED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION THIS 21 at DAY OF August 2013
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Alan Torres,Chair
ATTEST
Sheila Smrrt )She2retary
Xodiak Isiand Borough Resolution No,FY2014-03
Capital Improvement Projects Page 4 of 4
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Introduced by: Borough Manager
Requested by Borough Assembly
Drafted by Special Proiects Support
Introduced; 09/1912013
I
Postponed, 0911902013
2 Amended 10/0312013
Adopted 1010=013
3
4 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
5 RESOLUTION NO.FY2014-12
6
7 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
8 BOROUGH ADOPTING A STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL
9 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2014
10 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
11
12 WHEREAS,the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 14,000 residents of the
13 Kodiak Island Archipelago Hiving in six incorporated cities and one community govemed by
14 a tribal council government;and
IS
16 WHEREAS, a Borough—wide capital improvement program has been adopaled by the
17 Kodiak Island Borough Planning&Zoning Commission which identifies major needs of the
18 island community for the next five years;and
19
20 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly has identified major projects to submit
21 to the Alaska Governor and State Legislative Delegation for funding consideration,
22
23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK
24 ISLAND BOROUGH THAT:
25
26 Section 1: The Kodiak Island Borough's State Legislative capital improvement project
27 priorities for the 2014 legislative session are as follows:
28
29 1. Kodiak Landfill Lateral Expansion,Wastewater Treatment Plant
30 Estimated Project Cost $15,878,528
31 State Funding Request $3,000000
32 The Kodiak Island Borough is requesting support for approval of the SFY15 Municipal
33 Matching Grant request of $3 million through DEC for this project. Alaska Clean Water
34 Fund loan funds have been approved for the project but the Borough is seeking grant
35 funds to reduce the burden of the debt repayment to the local rate payers.
36
37 The Kodiak Landfill Lateral Expansion project closes out the existing landfill footprint and
38 creates a new landfill cell designed to meet EPA and DEC regulations, The lined cell will
39 collect the leachate generated by the solid waste stored in the cell and the leachate will be
40 treated by an on-site wastewater treatment plant. Construction of an on-site treatment
41 plant was chosen as the method to address leachate produced at the landfill after the
42 alternative of piping it to the City of Kodiak Wastewater Treatment Facility was found not
43 to be a feasible option
44
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45 2. Monashka Bay Water and Sewer Project:Feasibility,Planning and Design
46 Estimated Project Cost $500,000
47 State Funding Request $50(),000
48 There are 256 residential parcels that lie outside the reach of the existing sanitary sewer
49 and public water utilities in the Monashka Bay area. The soil and topography in this area
50 is not ideal for septic systems and many are failing. The construction of a wastewater
51 treatment facility at the Kodiak landfill provides an option for future expansion that could
52 include sanitary sewer treatment for the residents of this area. Water in this neighborhood
53 is provided by wells, cisterns and more frequently by tank from a distant public source.
54 Water quality and quantity are questionable in the Monashka Bay Neighborhood,
55 Extension of water service from the City of Kodiak will be is needed. A feasibility study,
56 planning and design is the first step in providing water and sewer services to the residents
57 of the Monashka Say area.
58
59 3. Service Area Road and Paving Improvements
60 Estimated Project Cost $5,000,000
61 KIB Funding Sources:local improvement district $1,000,000
62 State Funding Request 54,000,000
63 This project addresses the on-going need to pave portions of Borough Service Area
64 roads: There are approximately 26 miles of road among four Road Service Areas that
6S connect residential neighborhoods with the greater Kodiak community Paving projects will
66 address main thoroughfares or busy neighborhood roads as well as improvements to
67 mafor drainage course that run through these areas. Funding will be applied to priority
68 projects identified by the road service districts (Service Area One,Womens Bay Service
69 Area, Bayview Service Area, and Monashka Bay Service Area). Priorities will be based
70 on recommendations made by the elected service area boards. Local contributions to
71 project engineering and design may be funded through local improvement districts where
72 those in the district are taxed a proportion of the project.
7„t
74 4. Extension of Public Utilities to Swampy Acres
75 Estimated Project Cost $5,000,000
76 State Funding Request $500,000
77
7'8 Extension of public.utilities to the area between Kodiak City and Nemitz Park housing to
'79 the area known as Swampy Acres will aid in the private development of the area to serve
80 the residential needs associated with U.S.Coast Guard expansion on Kodiak.This land is
81 privately owned by the Natives of Kodiak and is immediately adjacent to the U.S. Coast
82 Guard Support Center and is a logical choice for development.The U.S. Coast Guard is
83 looking for private interests to provide the bulk of its infrastructure needs as it looks to
84 grow in Alaska.Stationing additional vessels and fixed and rotary wing aircraft in Kodiak is
85 contingent upon having affordable housing stock to meet the needs of service men and
86 women and their families. These additional community residents are important to the
97 growth and vitality of the Kodiak community. We are requesting $500,000 be funded for
88 design and cast estimate
Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No.FY2014-12
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89 S. Anton Larsen Bay Road Extension to Ice Free Water
90 Estimated Project Cost $6,000,000
91 Slate Funding Request $6,;000000
92
93 An extension of the Anton Larsen Bay Road to ice free waters will provide year around
94 access to those communities located in the Kupreanof Strait as well as those who use the
95 island's west side for commercial and recreational purposes, Many times during the year
96 travet by vessel to Kodiak is treacherous, Extending the road to ice free waters makes
97' traveling safer, providing access to critical services located in the City of Kodiak including
98 hospitals and businesses. Ouzinkie Native Corporation as the land owner would dedicate
99 the land necessary to locate the road; funding is requested to DOT for construction and
100 maintenance of this road as it is an extension of an existing state roadway,This route was
101 identified in the Kodiak Transportation Plan as an important upland facility, The Ouzinkie
102 Native Corporation subsidiary,Spruce Island Development Corporation(SiDCO)received
103 a $450,000 legislative grant for planning and design.. Included the scope mil be
104 construction of a year round boat launchlramp facility,
105
106 S. Anton Larsen Bay Road Switchback Straightening
107 Estimated Project Cost $5,000,1000
108 State Funding Request $500,000
109
110 The challenge to having a year around road connecting Anton Larsen Bay to the City of
1 I 1 Kodiak is the elimination of the switchbacks Just beyond the golf course.This narrow road
112 works its way up a canyon in a series of switchbacks before it straightens out. It must also
113 accommodate a stream that is known to leave its banks. This section of road needs to be
111 addressed when discussing extending Anton Larsen Road to ice free waters. This
115 challenging section of road is a safety issue that needs to be resolved as we work to gel
116 fishermen, rural communities and those living and working on the island safer access to
117' services in the City of Kodiak.The cost is estimated based on the work being done at the
118 Mayflower Beach switchback straightening project. $500,000 is being requested to initiate
119 planning and design work.
120
121 7. East Elementary Traffic Flow Improvements Design
122 Estimated Project Cost $2,000,000
123 KIB Funding Sources $20,000
124 Slate Funding Request $180,000
1,25 East Elementary School was constructed in 1966 with a substantial addition in 1988. The
126 facility now totals 39,842 square feet with twenty-five teaching stations. Since the
127 expansion, increased traffic flows due to business development have created dangerous
128 veh clefstudent hazards when students are entering and leaving school. Reconfiguration
129 of the parking area will reduce risks by providing for a safer separation of pedestrians„
.130 small vehicle traffic and bus loadingfunloading. A new design will require an increase in
131 the total area of the parking lot to allow adequate parking to support increased building
132 usage and occupant load.
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133 8. Peterson Elementary School Parking Rehabilitation, Drainage and Paving
134 Engineering&Design
135 Estimated Project Cost $2.000„000
136 KIB Funding Sources $20„000
137 State Funding Request 5180,000
138 Peterson Elementary School was built in 1945 by the U S. Navy on govemment property
139 to provAe an educational facility for dependent children... The bufding was conveyed to
140 the Kodiak Island Borough and provides elementary education for children of Coast Guard
141 families living on base and for children of the Womens Bay community.. The parking lot
142 for this 39,967 square fool facility is gravel,and requires excessive maintenance expense
143 due to continual pothole repair,re-grading, and surfacing A paved surface will not only
t44 reduce maintenance expenses, it will mitigate ice hazards in the cold months of the year
145 and will provide safer and cleaner facilities for the students,faculty,staff and parents.
146
147 Section 2 The Kodiak Island Borough administration is hereby instructed to advise our
148 State of Alaska Governor and Legislative delegation of the Capital
149 Improvement Projects Priority List adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough
150 Assembly
151
152 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
153 THIS THIRD DAY OF OCTOBER,2013
151
155
156 KODIAK ISLAND B ROUGH
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159 T'
160 ATTEST: -Jerome M.Se! y, orough Mayor
161
162
163
164 Nova M.Javier C.Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No FY2014-12
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AGENDA ITEM #2.b.
Y' Kodiak Island Borough
OFFICE of the AMNAGER
Bud Cassidy,Borough Manager
MEMORANDUM
ate® Oclober 29®2015
To: Mayor and Borough Assembly
From. Bud Cassidy,Borough Manager
Sub]; Item for the October 2 Session
® Negotiate an Operations and Facility Lease
L INTRODUCTION
The Borough Assembly had the opportunity to listn to two presentations by entities who have expressed
Interest In operating the BorougWs hospital, Direction to staff Is needed to move forward and negotiate
this lease>This direction will identify some at the Issues important to the Assembly and mill become the
basis to negotiate what Is essentially a facilities lease and a hospital operations lease°The current lease
expires aril 2D,2017,but it is not too early to be discussing any changes that the Assembly may want
incorporated into a new lease,
As background,health pourers are not one of the mandated powers granted to second class boroughs by
stale statute° Residents of the Borough voted to take on these powers by approving funds to construct a
hospital.Though the Borough owns the facility®it contracts out hs operation,
It. NEGOTIATIONS
FacilkLos
For the facility aspect of this lease® the Borough EngineertFacifilles Director will be Involved on the
negotiation team. He has the knowledge and experience to address the Issues associated with the
operation and maintenance of the hospital and the long term viability of the structure. Sufficient revenue
must be set aside not only for its operation and maintenance, but for the purchase of items associated
with Renewal and Replacement( & )list,These items include roof replacement.siding replacement etc.
As the building owner,the lease rates that the Borough will charge should cover any maintenance costs
as well as the renewal and replacement Items,The goal of banking money from lease payments is to
have the resources available to keep the facility in good shape and have it exceed Its normal life
expectancy,
QQeraflo L&am-
Members of the Finance Department will also be included on the negotiation tears.They have the history
of some of the decisions that were made as part of past negotiations and leas fees and are familiar with
the financial aspects of the rough's hospital fund.Though the bonds to build the hospital are paid off.
there remains other costs such as depreciation®allocated salaries that are part of a lease fee.As in the
case of extending the life of the structure with proper maintenance and replacement of armor building
systems®the lease rate must be reasonable to cover any of the rough's costs associated managing the
hospital,Lastly,there is the need to make health care affordable for the citizens of Kodiak.
Folicy eci ions
There are a number of policy decisions that the Assembly will need to discuss and decide,These
decisions provide staff direction in negotiations that will lead to final approval by the Assembly,
III, CONCLUSION
Staff is looking for direction Imm the Assembly bolero setting up a negotiation schedule.
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Hospital Lease
AGENDA ITEM #2.b.
ASSEMBLY
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AGENDA ITEM #2.b.
KIB-Providence Hospital Lease Synopsis
Original lease(March 1997):April,1997-2007
For total operation of the hospital as a general acute rare hospital,extended care facility,home health care
provider,retail pharmacy and any additional health care related purposes as may be appropriate;
provide/maintain equipment and adequate facilities for full range medical and surgery services
Providence $2,000,000 onetime payment for right to lease
$60,000 per month lease payments
Share 50/50 of excess revenues over operating expenses and capital expenditures up to
$600,000/year each to Providence return on operations and KIB funded depreciation
KIB Spend$150,000 per year for new and replacement equipment
Provide and pay for major maintenance and repairs In the amount of$10,000 or greater
Addendum(August 2003)
Providence $1,300,000 onetime additional lease payment for use of the hospital
Amended&Restated Lease(October 2005)
Providence Share SGAO Of rating expenses and capital. Rdit -
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Spend an amount Equal to or greater than 50%of net operating revenue,up to
$200,000,per year for equipment or capital assets to be used at the hospital
KIB syead Contribute to Providence$150,000 per year for new and replacement equipment
Provide and pay for major maintenance and repairs in the amount of 148;098$25,000
or greater
Provide for depreciable capital assets with a useful life of 10 years or more
Renewal:2007-2017
Changes: KIB equipment contribution reduced to$108,000 per year
KIB shall provide for depreciable capital assets with a useful life of 30 years or more;
Providence shall provide those with a useful life of 9 years or less
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AGENDA ITEM #2.c.
VMmd
Kodiak Island Borough City of Kodiak
710 Mill Bay Road, Rm. 101 710 Mill Bay Road, Rm.216
Kodiak,AK 99615 Kodiak,AK 99615
907.486.9310 907.486.8636
October 30,2015
President James R.Johnsen
University of Alaska
Office of the President
P.O. Box 755000
Fairbanks,AK 99775-5000
Dear President Johnsen:
On behalf on the citizens of the City of Kodiak,the Kodiak Island Borough, and other Alaska
communities engaged in commercial,sports and subsistence related fishing pursuits,we
respectfully urge the University of Alaska to reconsider the decision to close UAF's Kodiak
Seafood and Marine Science Center,formerly, and in Alaska Statute(Title 16 Chapter 52),
referred to as the Fishery Industrial Technology Center or FITC.
The applied research conducted by faculty,staff,students, and visiting scientists at FITC
has improved fishery processing technology,seafood safety,and increased catch utilization
across the state. In addition,the work of FITC based scientists has brought better
understanding to marine ecosystem energetics and the interactions of marine mammals in
the North Pacific Kodiak-based and visiting scientists use FITC facilities and its specialized
equipment to further a deeper understanding of the complex ocean ecosystems;an
understanding necessary to both develop and maintain sustainable Alaska fisheries policies.
The sudden and unexpected decision by the University to close FITC at the end of the fiscal
year, absent any community or Industry dialogue, suggests that the University of Alaska is
preparing to abandon both a commitment to applied fisheries research as well as the close
community and industry partnerships that provide the foundation for a healthy university
system.
It is not our collective intent to join the cacophony of voices demanding that local programs
be spared the budget knife.Tough times require tough decisions.Our communities are also
weathering the complex logistical and personnel challenges created when declining
revenues test our commitment to mission and vision. However,we believe the key to an
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October 30,2015
Page 2
effective response to a fiscal crisis is transparent and collaborative dialogue with our
citizenry. It is in this spirit,that we invite the University to work collaboratively with our
community to develop alternative sources for revenue to support the critical research
conducted by FITC. Maintenance of FITC research,equipment, and staff through fiscal year
2017 will provide time to explore new sources of revenue while preserving the universities
role in these applied fisheries related activities.
The FITC facility and equipment are critical to achieving the mission.Transference of the
Alfred Owen Building to another campus without underlining a requirement that it be used to
support future applied fisheries research(as outlined in Alaska Statute Title 16 Chapter 52)
will make it difficult to revitalize the program In the future. Plans to ship millions of dollars
worth of specialized seafood processing equipment from the pilot plant and the dedicated
laboratory equipment in the Organismal, Biochemistry,Chemistry,and Microbiology labs at
the Alfred Owen Building to another site will be expensive and will also severely limit the
potential for future productivity at the facility. Recent discussions to develop a maritime
trades program by the local college are exciting and timely, but should not be used to justify
eliminating FITC. If anything, FITC can be a critical hub for learning these trades.
The University of Alaska is undergoing significant leadership changes with a new statewide
president, UAF chancellor,and a new UAF School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences dean.
Delaying this potentially devastating decision for one fiscal year will provide sufficient time
for leadership to review and evaluate the critical role FITC plays statewide. Because FITC
was created by Alaska Statute with a continuing appropriation,it will be important to consult
with Legislative leaders before eliminating the program.
Maintenance of even partial funding for a year will provide time for the scientific community,
civic leaders,fishers, processors and those who see the value in applied fisheries research
to explore other funding streams. Partnerships with other Sea Grant institutions, public and
private grants or new fisheries research opportunities with interested state or federal
agencies are feasible, plentiful,and worthy of exploring.
The decision and timing to close FITC was made in the absence of community dialogue.
Once a decision is announced,the community is placed in a reactive or defensive posture
rather than engaged in the positive and proactive process necessary for effective problem
solving.The current fiscal crisis can represent an opportunity for the University to
collaborate with stakeholders to identify innovative strategies to renew and revitalize FITC.
Or it can be used to cloak and justify top down program cuts made in the absence of
community dialog and without input from the largest employment sector in the state.
The University of Alaska was charged with supporting and maintaining the Fishery Industrial
Technology Center,a vision of 24 citizens from coastal Alaska more than 30 years ago. It
was brought to fruition by the Alaska Legislature with its mission and functions encoded in
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President Johnsen
October 30,2015
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State Statute.Transferring the Alfred Owen Building's administrative home, moving faculty
to different campuses and cannibalizing the equipment housed at FITC surely represents an
abrogation of the responsibility the University accepted when the Alaska State Legislature
created FITC.
Alaska's fishing industry cannot afford to stand idly by while critical fisheries research
programs wither away until their purpose,vitality and vision is no longer recognizable.We
eagerly anticipate a professional discourse with University leadership to address and
hopefully resolve this issue.
Sincerely,
Jerrol Friend, Mayor Pat Branson, Mayor
Kodiak Island Borough City of Kodiak
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From:
Subject: Fwd:Closure of Kodiak Seafood and Marine Silence Center
Date: Friday,September 25,2015 10:02:14 AM
Deb:
Could you please distribute this to the FWG members? I think it might also be
helpful for the Assembly and City Council to have -- it is a great summary of the
situation from the former Regent from Kodiak. I was directed to continue to inform
the group about the University plans.
Also, as a long-time member of the KSMSC Policy Council and the SFOS Advisory
Council -- I completely agree with Pat's assessment.
Best, Heather
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Paula Cullenberg <pjcuUeabffqP alaska.edu>
Date: September 25, 2015 at 10:04:54 AM PDT
To: Keith Criddle <kcriddle I_ ske >, Gordon Kruse
<ghkruse@al s a,edu>, Jay Stinson < 4 i° 6 ° >, Heather
Mccarty <hdrnc dx@_gm L >, Mark Palmer
< arm Imerfc� ear7beal� corn>, Jeff Stephan
<lstephan@pJ.a_laska.net>, Greg Peters < r al eska of s.com>,
Dean Adams <fv uest otmaiLcom>, Paul Lumsden
<el«rld r�Cctrier� ea __�. orn>, Alan Austerman
< larva steEma @ rnail,ccrr:>, Quentin Fong <qs&ng@alas aae u>,
Kate Wynne <kete. auea_alaska. u>
Subject: Fwd: Closure of Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science
Center
Hi all - Pat said that she was happy to have this note shared broadly.
See below.
Paula
Paula Cullenberg, Director
Alaska Sea Grant
University of Alaska Fairbanks
1007 W. 3rd Ave., Suite 100
Anchorage, AK 99501
w ,alaskaeadrant.or
(907) 274-9692
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Patricia A. Jacobson
� a .a obsclin1 ma�,, cm>
Subject: Closure of Kodiak Seafood and Marine
Science Center
Date: September 25, 2015 at 8:50:41 AM AKDT
To: ,
To:President Jim Johnsen,Chancellor Mike Powers
FROM:Pat Jacobson
SUBIECr:Closure of KSMSC
DATE:September 25,2015
Dear President Johnsen and Chancellor Powers,
I attended the monthly meeting of the Kodiak College Advisory Council(I
remain actively involved,as a non-voting member)on September 17 and
learned officially that UAF has offered to transfer ownership of the Kodiak
Seafood and Marine Science Center(KSMSC,formerly called FITC)facility
to UAA/Kodiak effective July 1,2016.KSMSC is a University of Alaska
Fairbanks facility on hear Island that has been a center for seafood
processing and marine research,teaching and training since 1481,created
by the Alaska State Legislature.
The College Advisory Council oral report indicated that a feasibility study is
underway and is expected to be finished for review in January 2016.It was
reported that early in the summer(I believe it was at a meeting of deans
and others)Chancellor Rogers reported that the center would be dosed at
the beginning of Fy2017,unless Kodiak College was Interested in taking it
over.The topic sat over the summer until the end of July when formal
notice was given to the Faculty and their Directors In the KSMSC.If Kodiak
College was not interested it would be"mothballed and sold".
Frankly,it seems as though proms were made historically,but not kept
by UAFJSFOS,regarding FIIC(KSMSC).Money designated for that facility
went elsewhere.When a position at the facility was vacated,It was not
cal led.Due to budget cuts by UAF over the last five years,the number of
faculty in the building has been diminished to 4,further hamstringing
KSMSCs potential,with 1.5 staff to support the building,faculty and
students and a Cooperative Extension staff member.one prime example of
a promise not kept was a few years ago when It was suggested that the
director position root be filled and,Instead,would be handled by a co-
director method,with Paula Cullenberg and Keith Criddle,both with full
time jabs,absorbing that job,as well.I believe both have done a most
admirable job.The rationale was that the money saved would go to a
faculty position.The faculty person was hired,but when he had to leave
that pos&tlen about a year later,due to family needs,that position was not
filled,either.
1 contacted Paula Cullenberg with questions and 1 quote her(I have added
the bold letters)."KSMSC is a statewide hub for seafood processing
workforce training,seafood safety and product development research and
technical assistance and is home to the only seafood processing pilot
plant in the state of Alaska.Despite a diminishing number of faculty,an
active training,technical assistance and research program has been
ongoing since the building was opened.
The pilot plant is a unique State asset and contains a wide range of
seafood processing equipment used for research,and training including
FIACCP,Seafood quality Control training program,Leadership training for
plant personnel;ammonla refrigeration training,energy efficiency for
seafood plants(131 trainees in 2014).This training is guided by the Alaska
Maritime workforce Development Plan serving identified industry needs and
producing revenue.Research and technical assistance Is funded by industry
and external grants. KSMSC asses can be found here:
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KSMSC is also the center of research Into harmful algal blooms on
the island,particularly paralytic shellfish poisoning,and marine mammal
and fisheries interactions. And KSMSC is a home to fisheries graduate
students,visiting faculty and researchers."
Several things concern me and precipitate my writing to you now:
1.I ABSOLUTELY do not understand why UAF/SFOS did not officially notify
the KSMSC personnel of the status when they put the word out in some
other circles,as 1 understand k early in the summer.I find I%frankly,
disappointing that the community was also not notified in advance(quite
frankly,1 don't believe the word Is out on the street even yet).In the past
few years,Chancellor Rogers has come and spoken to various stakeholder
groups, as did Fortner President Pat Gamble,knowing that the community
was very much involved and Interested in the status of"FITC".I got the
sense that they genuinely recognized the Importance of the work being
done and hoped to find solutions,along with the community's input This
was admirable and appropriate.The University needs to make reasonable
efforts continuously to gamer as much support as passible across the state.
In my opinion,positive PR has been woefully lacking and a major step
backward here in how this difficult,complex issue has been handled,both
historically and now,especially,recently.
2.I understand that these are economically difficult times and that the
building is underutilized.I do not understand why the University of Alaska
School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences is eliminating this Important
presence In Kodiak,the third most valuable fishing port in the United
States.Again,I quote Paula's response to my queries(arid I again tack
license in adding bold lettering).`The workforce In the seafood processing
industry is apprwdmately 3,000 people,with another 1,300 fishermen
harvesting the resource;statewide,the seafood processing workforce is
over 25,000.The fisheries and seafood sector Is Alaska's largest
private employment sector and the economic base of
communities from Ketchikan to Nome.Kodiak Is the only seafood
port In the state that has an active seafood Industry 11 awnths of
the year with 27 different fisheries." I believe UA-SFOS should not
only be making every effort to maintain this valuable facility,but also
supporting the expansion on it as Kodiak provides a unique aquatic petri
dish opportunity.'three years of Maritime workforce development will be
lost,interesting given the commitment of UA to the Maritime Workforce
Initiative.
I believe it will be in Kodiak College/UAKs best interest to accept the offer,
but granted,they,too,have financial ccincems,particularly during these
fight times.I urge that,at a minimum in order to enable core functions to
be met by KSMSC,the UAF faculty at KSMSC need aorrss to: 4 offices,2
analytic labs and the pilot plant Including its equipment. (As rumors have
run rampant,personnel and the few community members who seem to be
aware of this,thought that,even with a transfer In ownership to UAA,the
facility could retain the pilot plant and continue with some of the work
being done.Apparently not,as I understood from the report at the College
Advisory meeting,that SFOS plans to distribute the equipment to different
areas of the state,What about current and potential grants tat are being
written?Do/will faculty have freezer space and labs or not?)
Do family in each fadlity in the UA system need to cover the costs of the
building,as Is being expected of those In this case?I wonder about UA's
conmitmgrt to the needs of the seafood Industry and to the partnerships
that we developed with industry and communities that we outline In
Shaping Alaksa's Future.
3.I would urge consideration of some of these particulars.
Revenue sources current and anticipated to continue as long as facilities
and personnel remain available to conduct research related to the seafood
Industry Include
•Alaska Sea Grant funds for faculty salary
•TVEP funds for both the Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Instbrte
and Seafood Quality Control training
•Research funds from the Pollock Conservation Cooperative Research
Center
•Program income from classes and technical assistance
'NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program.
The Faculty who work out of KSMSC propose that UM and UAF share the use of
the building to enhance the use of the space without diminishing our service to
the largest private employer In the state.While ownerst►Ip will transfer to UAA,
the mWAon of both ROC and KSMSC can be maintained during this period of
declining budgets.
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1 I understand the tight fiscal picture,but this should remain a priority and
can be a viable one.One important paint Is that this transfer does
not save UA money.It just transfers cost form one MAU to another.
What is the point of that?Why not snare the building and let the
core functions continue,but fill up the building?Why not sit dam
with those involved and broker a feasible solutlon,rather than just
hand it off and hope for the best?How does this serve the
community,the industry,the State?
2 I disagree as to wisdom of the dosing-Kodiak's location,history
(including the Legislative mandate),Maritime Initiative,Interests of
the State and its fishing Industry.
3 I am disappointed in what seems to be very poor handling of the
situation-secrecy/lack of transparency,tunnel vision.Some see It
as Chancellor Rogers leaving anyway,so he could take the heat,
since he would be gone when the news broke.This would seem
Irresponsible,at best
4 1 worry that this wtlI become a PR disaster.
While I could have Included the great KSMSC fact sheet,I worm,since the
intent of this letter to you is to express my concern regarding what I See as
a bad decision and the really bad process,which I believe,goes against UA
themes.l feel some degree of ownership and commitment every raw,as a
former regent who helped draft Shaping Alaska's Future and supported the
Maritime Initiative.I recall the 13OR meeting In Kodiak in April,2014,which
Included the presentation about the Maritime Plan and how UA was
working together with Industry.Regent Powers aptly stated,"This Is
exactly what the University should be doing.'
I would also suggest that you,President Johnsen include KSM5C in your
trip to Kodiak November 13.
Thank you gentlemen,for your time and consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
Pat Jacobson,Kodiak
406-3954;cell 942-4355
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"'Wilk ", ° -' Kodiak Island Borough
OFFICE of the MANAGER
710 NO Bay Road,Room 108
Kodiak,Alaska 99615
® Phone(907)486--9304 Fax(907)4869374
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To: Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
Jerroll Friend, Mayor
Through: Bud Cassidy, Manager
From: Duane Dvorak, Resource Management Officer
Date: October 21, 2015
Re: Photographs of fire damage on borough land in Chiniak due to Twin
Creeks Fire
The assembly has been considering what action to
the Twin Creeks Fire since the September y
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field trip to view the fire damage to borough land is being scheduled for October
27''for those assembly members able to attend. In addition,the assembly has
invited several local experts and Chiniak residents to address the assembly at the
next regular work session on October 29h regular work session.
Staff is has been made aware that not all of the assembly members or local experts
may have the opportunity to personally visit the Chiniak area affected by the recent
fire. Staff was provided more than 50 photographs showing different views of the
fire damage and showing the condition of several downed"hazard trees"that were
felled by the firefighters brought in by the Alaska Division of Forestry.
No representations are made here that these photographs are indicative of anything
other than a random sample of the damage captured on a given day. The gist of
these photographs is primarily intended to show how the fire damaged the tops of
trees in some areas,the base and roots of trees in other areas. For those who
cannot travel to make their own first hand observations however,this is the best
information that we have available to share at this time.
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fire. These photographs were submitted without captions or locations noted and
are published in the same condition that they were received. All photos used by
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AGENDA I #2.d
October 28, 2015
Kodiak Island Borough
Mayor and Assembly Members
710 Milt Bay Road
Kodiak,Alaska 99615-6398
Re: Kodi k Island Borough KIB Decisions R ardina Its 800 acre Chiniak land
parcel following August 2015 Chiniak ffwin Creeks Wildfire—October 29 2015
Assembly Work gession Meetin&Anitem
Dear Mr. Mayor and Assembly Members:
We hereby request the KIB Assembly reaffirm its October 29,2013 decision not
to allow logging on its 800-acre Chiniak land parcel. This should be done at your
workshop on October 29, 2015 on the Chiniak(Twin Creeks)wildfire forest
damage or soon thereafter so that no uncertainty remains in the Chiniak
community about this important issue. Your decision in 2013 was a clear
commitment to the residents of Chiniak to protect the community and
environment from further negative impacts.
At the October 29,2013 public meeting, the KIB turned down the request of A-1
Timber Consultants(A-1)to obtain logging rights to the KIB Chiniak land (A-1
had proposed to clear cut that land).Although this forest was damaged in the
August 2015 Chiniak wildfire,the factors behind the KIB's 2013 decision
including community and environmental impacts and the lack of substantive
economic benefit to the KIS have not changed. Most importantly, most if not all
the Chiniak residents who gave testimony or submitted comments at the October
29, 2013 public meeting opposed logging the KIB's Chiniak lands. You should
consult the records of that meeting which documented the negative community
and environmental impacts of the clear-cut logging program conducted by A-1 on
Leisnoi Corporation Chiniak lands.
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On October 25, 2015,fifteen Chiniak and Pasagshak residents met to discuss
the upcoming October 29, 2015 working session of the KIB regarding the fate of
the KIB's 800-acre Chiniak land. Reaffirming the public comments voiced in the
October 29, 2013 KIB work session, these residents unanimously opposed any
logging on this KIB land parcel except for any necessary selective cutting for
public safety purposes such as along power line right-of-ways. They stated that
those areas of the forest damaged by the wildfire should be left to recover
naturally and this recovery monitored.
We appreciate the interest of the Assembly in attending a field inspection of the
KIB's 800-acre Chiniak land tract and related wildfire damage and hope that the
tour can be rescheduled.
Chiniak Logging Practices As Factors in the August Chiniak[Twin Creeks)
Wildfire and_DNR_Invest+aat an
A number of residents at the October 25, 2015 community meeting,expressed
particular concern about how A-l's Chiniak clear-cut logging practices were likely
a significant contributing factor to the September 2015 wildfire, in particular the
extensive slash piles and logging detritus left on the logged land that provided
fuel. Further,the fire apparently started on the logged land and spread to the
KIB's 800-acre land tract.
Another concern expressed at our meeting was that the use of glyphosate
herbicide in reforestation efforts which kills grasses and other vegetation and as
a result provides wildfire fuel sources. 1
You should pay particular attention to the post-wildfire photographs submitted by
another Chiniak resident clearly showing the fuel on the logged land that no
doubt significantly contributed to the fire and its impacts to the KIB land to which
the fire apparently spread.
Timber harvest regulations in other states such as Washington State are far
more rigorous than those of the State of Alaska including with respect to the
disposition of slash and other logging detritus related to wildfire mitigation and
environmental impacts. The Alaska Forest Resources and Practices Act and
implementing regulations leave slash removal or treatment in Region 1 (which
includes Kodiak)at the discretion of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources
(DNR). 11 AAC 95.195 states in part"A landowner in Region 1 must perform one
or more of the practices identified in (b) of this section If notified by the
division"(emphasis added).When you drive along Chiniak Highway for your
1 In July 2015,over 20 Chiniak and Kodiak residents signed letters to Leisnol corporarlon requesting that
they cease the use of the herbicide glyphosate in reforestation efforts due to environmental and health
Concerns.Leisnot responded that the herbicide had not been used since 2012 but did not address the
question of its future use
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rescheduled inspection tour, make a point of observing the numerous slash piles
and other logging detritus that have been left in place and cover the land in
logged areas. It appears DNR has elected to all A-1 to leave slash piles and
other logging detritus in place even adjacent to residential properties.
The purpose of the particular comments is two-fold. First, they further support
the case that no logging should be conducted on the KIB's 800-acre Chiniak
land, as the wildfire risk would likely be increased. Second,the KIB through using
the court of public opinion and communications with DNR should get the agency
to change its required logging practices to focus on wildfire mitigation in the
remaining areas of Chiniak that are being or planned to be logged especially
near private property and residences(miles 35-37 of the Chiniak Highway).
Unfortunately, the KIB code allows logging on private lands in the Conservation
District as a'permitted'use thus with no regulatory approval or oversight by the
KIB.
It is our understanding that DNR is currently conducting an investigation into the
August 2015 Chiniak wildfire,the results of which may be available in November
2015. This is both necessary and to be commended.The KIB should closely
scrutinize that report when issued in light oft comments in this letter.We look
forward to a thorough and objective investigation report by DNR. However, it
should be not that if DNR is the principal architect of that investigation and
report, they would presumably be commenting (at least in part)on their own
decision-making and regulatory inspections and enforcement with respect to
logging practi ces in Chiniak,with a set of regulations that in our opinion are very
I ax and provide the agency With a lot of discretion! DNR has all A-1 to
continue to log in Chiniak after the wildfire absent completion of its wildfire
investigation.
Habitat Value of the KIB 800-acre Chiniak Land
Previous comments and testimony on preserving the KIB Chiniak forest lands
have clearly articulated that this land tract(along with some state land in the
Sacramento River area)will be the only remaining significant stand of pure Sitka
spruce forest habitat east of the City of Kodiak supporting substantial refuge for
birds and other wildlife on Kodiak Island. Approximately 10,000 acres have been
logged or approved to be logged by DNR by A-1 in Chiniak.
Communitv Impads
After 5 years of an industrial scale clear-cut logging program adjacent to a small
community with the attendant noise, heavy traffic and destruction of habitat, and
2 Please see attached March 24.2015 pre smintlon to the Alaska Board of Forestry by Peter Hanley
'Envirorwrientall and Community impacts of Chiniak Logging—Need to ReWse the Alaska Forest Resources
&PrecU(*s Act.Peter Hanley gave a similar and longer presentation an the logging in Chinlak to the KIB
Assembly at their meeting on December 11,2014.
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most recently, a major wildfire, many residents, we believe,feel traumatized and
tired of having to constantly worry about the continued negative impacts of
logging and further efibrts by A-1 to obtain logging rights to the KIB 800 acres in
Chiniak. They haves n a recently paved Chiniak highway tom up by heavy
logging traffic and a landscape and habitat denuded for generations. Neither
Leisnol or A-1 during the past five years have made any effort to keep the
community informed about logging plans or to conduct outreach about
community concerns on logging impacts and their mitigation.3 The community of
Chiniak has been shut out, logged out and now burned out.
We look forward to your reaffirmation of your decision not to allow logging on the
KIB's Chiniak land parcel and commit to a sensible monitoring program to assess
recovery.
Thank you for this opportunity to comment.
Sincerely,
Peter T. Hani
Eunice 0. Hanley
Cc:
Mr. Mark Meyers, Commissioner,Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Mr. Mike Coppack, Editor, Kodiak Daily Mirror
Mr. Sean gan,Alaska Dispatch News
3 Approval of timber harvest plans by DNIR is an Internal and short agency process.The AFRPA does not
provide for a public process to anow comment and Input on Umber harvest plan applications on private
lands,
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MANAGER HIRING PROCESS
NOVEMBER 16,2015 TO MAY 2016
Monday, Nov 16 Advertisements
> Kodiak Job Service
Kodiak Daily Mirror
Anchorage Daily News
D Alaska Municipal League/Fax Alert
D National Association of Counties
D ICMA International City/County Management Association
Jobs Available
Friday,Jan 15 Advertisement was"Open until filled with first application review date of
January 15.A
Wednesday,Jan 20 Distribute packets to individual Assembly members include rating sheets
Thursday,Jan 28 Return rating sheets
Thursday, Feb 11 Work session
• Full review of finalists/narrow numbers for follow up
questionnaire
• Review and revise follow up questionnaire
Tuesday, Feb 16 Send out questionnaire with a due date of Monday, February 22
Thursday, Feb 25 Review questionnaires returned by first round/cut of applicants and
decide on Skype interviewees
March 7-11 Hold Skype interviews.
D Conducted by the entire Assembly?
Y Record and post on YouTube?
March 14-17 Rate Skype interviews
Thursday, Mar 17 Submit Skype scores
Thursday,Mar 31 Decide finalists
April 1-15 Background checks/staff to start scheduling interviews
May 24 Conduct interviews
Provide Airfare, Hotel,and Per Diem?
Discuss Mayor and one Assembly member negotiated with the successful
candidate in the past(check with Borough Attorney if this needs to be in
a public setting)
Note,
The topic of hiring for high profile positions was addressed during the 2014 Open Meetings Act at the
Newly Elected Officials training.Rene Broker,Fairbanks North Star Borough Attorney and Michael Gatti
from Wohlforth.Brech and Cartledge discussed transparency when hiring for managers,clerks,fire
chiefs,police chiefs,etc.They noted that applications and scoring process are public as they are of
general/public interest. Discussion of character or reputation qualifies for executive session.Candidates
need to be advised that the Assembly is planning to hold an executive session and candidates may
request a public discussion.
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Borough Manager
Department: Manager's Office
Supervisor: Borough Assembly
Job Status: Exempt
Job Summary: Serves as the chief administrative officer of the borough and reports to the
assembly. Upholds and enforces borough laws and ordinances. Administers the policies of
the assembly and borough. Manages the borough budget and capital improvement
program. Supervises department heads and manager's office staff. Must be a resident of
the Kodiak Island Borough during term of contract.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
No. Description of Essential Functions:
1. Acts as chief administrative officer for the borough. Administers all borough
affairs as mandated by law and ordinance. Supervises the enforcement of borough
ordinances. Plans, organizes directs and coordinates the total function of borough
operations. Establishes administrative policies for borough staff and operations.
Participates in coordinated activities with federal, state, borough and other outside
agencies. Represents the borough and other local government issues with other
levels of government. Travels to carry out borough business and attend necessary
meetings. Carries out directives of the borough assembly and the borough code of
ordinances.
2. Appoints, suspends or removes borough employees, except as otherwise provided
by statute and borough code. Directs and supervises the administration of the
functions of all borough officers and employees except as otherwise provided by
statute. Directly supervises the manager's office staff and department heads.
Responsible to ensure staff is trained, motivated and evaluated; reviews progress
and directs changes as needed. Administers any collective bargaining agreements.
3. Prepares the annual budget and capital improvement program for assembly action
based on the assembly's goals and objectives. Executes the budget and capital
improvement program as adopted. Makes monthly reports to the assembly on
borough finances and operations at the regular assembly meetings. Reports to the
assembly at the end of the fiscal year on the finances of the borough and
administrative activities of the borough. Assures that assigned areas of
responsibility are performed within budget. Performs cost control activities.
Monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control.
Prepares annual budget requests. Assures effective and efficient use of budgeted
funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time. Examines regularly the accounts,
records, and operation of each borough department. Reviews the activities of the
departments in relation to changing borough requirements and implements any
needed improvements. Coordinates programs and planning with the department
heads to make any necessary recommendations to the assembly for changes in
policy.
Ba gh Manger Page I or] $715
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4. Provides professional advice to the assembly and department heads. Makes
presentations to the assembly, councils, boards, commissions, civic groups and the
general public. Prepares and submits to the assembly any reports as may be
required by the assembly or as the manager may deem advisable to submit.
Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the general
public. Tracks legislative changes and makes related recommendations to the
assembly. Reports to the assembly at its regular meetings regarding issues raised in
conduct of the borough's business and anticipated future issues. Keeps the
assembly fully advised on the financial condition and future needs of the borough
and makes recommendations on borough affairs. Communicates with a variety of
diverse groups, including citizens, employees, elected officials and representatives
from other public agencies. Maintains contact with the citizens of Kodiak to
determine problems and provide information.
5. Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range plans.
Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations.
Coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
6. Responsible for directing and administering the following: the care and custody of
all borough buildings and of all real and personal property of the borough,except as
provided otherwise by statute; and the construction, maintenance and operation of
all borough roads, bridges, drains, buildings, service districts and other public
works.
7. Monitors and administers the performance of all contracts for services for the
construction of buildings, facilities, equipment,and other property for the borough,
including execution of change orders deemed to be necessary.
8. Prepares and makes available for public distribution an annual report on borough
affairs.
9. Seeks state and federal grants and contracts that would be beneficial to the borough.
10. Executes other powers or duties specified by statute or by the assembly.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Organization:
Borough Assembly
Manager
Department Meads
Department Employees
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Borough Manager
Ra th AlmKer Pap 2 or] 3715
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Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or a closely
related field from an accredited college or university and five(5) ears' experience
as a municipal administrator is preferred. Experience as a municipal administrator
in Alaska is preferred. A combination of education, training, and experience may
be substituted for the required education when the applicant possesses a
demonstrated ability. A strong financial background and experience with grants
and legislative matters is preferred. Applicant must possess strong organizational
and planning skills. Knowledge and experience working within a diverse
multicultural community is a plus.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of fundamental principles, practices, and policies of public
administration and office management. Working knowledge of municipal finance,
accounting practices, computer information systems, human resources, public
works,and community development.
Knowledge of Alaska Statutes and Alaska municipal law.
Ability and skill in preparing and administering municipal budgets.
Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports.
Ability to remain current with changes in federal, state and local laws, regulations,
ordinances and pending legislation affecting municipal operations.
Ability to use considerable initiative and independent judgment in carrying out
special and general assignments,with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with management,
public officials and the general public.
Ability to express ideas concisely and effectively,both orally and in writing.
Ability to speak effectively in public settings.
Ability to inspect borough facilities,properties and departments.
Ability to perceive and analyze problems, develop alternatives and make or
recommend sound decisions.
Ability to administer labor contracts.
Ability to travel using air, water or vehicle transportation to out-of-town meetings
and functions.
Ability to attend frequent evening and weekend meetings.
Must be bondable.
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amendii i iients frain Miel Slephein!�;
ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE AD
Kodiak Island Borough
Borough Manager
Posting Date: Friday, May 8,2015
SALARY
Negotiable, depending on qualifications but Is expected to fall In the range$90,000-$130,000
(1)0% plus excellent benefits. �V111 ftiink iWe a�q expecifed saW range, but I airpi
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i6exibie as to vdwifif m0t� iif be I'don"Ithink an incirvidual tpyho expecls $160111000�to S1,610,0001 t'is a
reala'Slsc cairiddatcd
BOROUGH MANAGER
The Kodiak Island Borough is accepting applications for Manager of the Kodiak Island Borough.
The Manager is appointed by and reports to the elected seven-member Assembly and is
responsible to the Assembly for the administration of daily Borough operations and Borough
staff.
KODIAK
The Kodiak Island Borough is an Island community of slightly less than 14,000 located
250 air miles SW of Anchorage, Alaska. Over 90 percent of the population lives In or
around the City of Kodiak(pop.approx. 6,200)or on the connecting road system which is
approximately***miles In length. Kodiak Is home to the largest Coast Guard base In the
United States and its private-sector economy features commercial fishing and seafood
processing as well as tourism and recreational hunting and fishing. [Tliis section ca in lt)ie
birief
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager sewes as the c_hi&f-admi;;irtrmfiyP affimp of the 80FOUgh and reports to the
Assembly, overseas a staff of approximately **, and Is responsible for preparing and
Implementing an annual operating budget of approximately $" and a capital budget
which has run as high as$**in the recent past.The M aAa98F upligids and eRfGFr.86 6GF9W9h
laws and WdiRaRres. admiFiisieFs the pelides of the Assembly and ReFoUgh. Manages the
09FOUgh budget and Gapital impmveffleRt PF89FaFR. aAd supepAses depaFtmen! heads and
managegs effiGe staff- [�i pii'eifer s piedfi cs tat gieiriieira itlles A sleiii1m m appl�cainl MIII wy,ant to know
how Wgie Eustaff aind Inidget.I ieoirMahe Wl111 Im oveirsemiiling
QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant must possess strong organizational and planning skills as well as the ability to
develop and implement an annual budget of appropriate size and scope. Excellent analytical
skills, personal and professional flexibility, and a desire to live in a remote community are a
must A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related
field ftm an a6r.Fediled Galleile OF univemi and five (5) yeaFs' experience as a municipal
administrator is preferred but Is not essendat, &XI380BRee . .' J adFRiRi1AFat8F i
Alaska is pFefeFFed. A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted
for the preferred education when the applicant possesses a demonstrated ability, management
skills and personal qualities. A strong financial background, experience with grants and
legislative matters, as well as experience in a diverse multicultural community YAII be a plus 1,i
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TO APPLY
Send a letter of interest, a resume showing complete education and job experience, and two
recommendations to FGF 8PPHGaii8lil aFid semplele jab deseAptilion, visit the Human ReseuF
page aR the Kedisk island BeFeugh website www.ked"akak.us 9F GentaGt Nova M. Javier, MMC,
Borough Clark at (907) 486-9310, email This position is open until filled
with first application review date of July 1,2015. EOE. [Pffiiaink Y01111 Carl RCILMaRy Warlii inoinefinorri
vvftat ain rn'IqpiplliIoantsayz ini a letter of Iinateinest IYQUrud thie tpfpe of res irnie [nr: oirthe sieinids a Rion
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ASSEMBLY MEMBER SKINNER'S SUGGESTED CHANGES
ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE AD
Kodiak Island Borough
Borough Manager
Posting Date:Friday, May 8,2015
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BOROUGH MANAGER
The Kodiak Island Borough is accepting applications for Manager of the Kodiak Island Borough.
The Manager is appointed by and reports to the elected seven-member Assembly and serves
as [Vie chief administrative officer of the Bn-oonh '-'Fesp'006404 to •41"le
KODIAK
Kodiak Isla r-0 B
.L1.... oFouqh isaw.A .a Second Class Boirounh with a rqpii eir foo-irn of c
lskmr�4-Archipelago and a Small area of
Vand on Maiinlan Alaskan and Is home to a".4,14,000 people. Kodiak iis 11he sear nd larnp...-k
Wand in the United States. Situated in the northern G0 off Alaska lust east of the Alaska
Peninsula,_L,o6aic has less than 100 miles of mostly unpaved roads I D(.:)iNi',"r I I.-IINK TI IIS
l itlill Ill ER IIS ACCUIRA r in:,, and 3,000 of the world's largest brown bears. Pespile the-isI fld'fp
i6oWWiR a- ah,)r:iq %401[ The island's remote locafiore
dealers access to uncrowded beaches, extensive wilderness trails, and easy mountain hikes.
5r_rn-beasls 6hops. ffasdllesffas sssff sr,uirtr, Geffee Kadiak's econom
is based on Gcommercial fishing, seafood processing,recreational hunting,fishing,tourism, and
Fovemr-nent..-F'-nak+-6-k�p,,4,h&eGG4W)RR*-C4f-KQldak:r The Kodiak Island Borough was incorporated on
September 24, 1963.4 is f0VFA,Qf-g44VeFn:mei4;
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager fions
bud et 6 M and ca ital
��LimMirovernent kroqrdmA�, M an nuallyLserves-oo-14e ehk.f a(hT;if4stFWore offk;&F 04.44:H)
&W'Qu,H3 rV an4 FRf)4N4.G tG-0,i&Azseiml::14y The Manager upholds and enforces Borough laws and
ordinances, administers the policies of the Assembly and Borough, manages the Borough
budget and capital improvement program, and supervises department heads and manager's
office staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
(ILA bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related
field from an accredited college or university• 2 -aP4
levell rnaina Pirnent exlloenence wiffi a minunnurn of five (6+,years"iDf experience. 3b in
joins.-
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VWFI�FAAF,'91W' k", -,a,- W-adrrwy in,AW;ka-k;-pm4a o47 A
combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted for the required
education when the applicant possesses a demonstrated ability. houuld cos secs stiroirnrp
fin aiicial irnanaclement abilities VnvolvirnaI budget dev6,1111nment and cont 311s taxation and
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financia0 fore_ stin eneration of sustainable revenue soajr and cakital imro rovernen!
ro ramm'on and Ihuave u� celient anai ti ° If slkiullls�� t�r�r�u��ii ���u��� i-�; ���,mu��^ suu�r� ���nw;�° , �� r-u��
Applicant must possess strong organizational
and planning skills. working within a diverse multicultural
community is a plus.
TO APPLY
For application and complete job description, visit the Human Resources page on the Kodiak
Island Borough website www kod'akak.us or contact Nova M. Javier, MMC, Borough Clerk at
(907)486-9310,email rn avier Ikodiiakaic.us.This position is open until filled with first application
review date of July 1,2095. EOE.
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Borough Manager
Department: Manager's Office
Supervisor: Borough Assembly
Job Status: Exempt
.lob Summary: Serves as the chief administrative officer of the borough and reports to the
assembly. Upholds and enforces borough laws and ordinances. Administers the policies of
the assembly and borough. Manages the borough budget and capital improvement
program. Supervises department heads and manager's office staff. Must be a resident of
the Kodiak Island Borough during term of contract.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
No. Description of Essential Functions:
1. Acts as chief administrative officer for the borough, administers all borough
affairs as mandated by law and ordinance and represents Borough as appropriate.
Supervises the enforcement of borough ordinances. Oversees all functions of
borough operations, except Brough Clerk and Borough Attorney, and establishes
administrative policies for borough staff and operations. Coordinates
government partnerships with City, federal, state, and other outside agencies.
Cannes out directives of the borough assembly.
2. Provides overall leadership to borough staff and promotes a strong service-
oriented, customer relations approach by all borough employees in dealing with
citizens and the business community. Ensures apprc3sriate staffing levels to
efficiently cant' out borough operations, and holds staff accountable for the
achieving goals and objectives. Coordinates programs and planning with department
heads and makes any necessary recommendations to the assembly for changes in
policy. Develops and implements staff training plans,conducts regular performance
reviews to track progress and directs changes as needed. Appoints, suspends or
removes borough employees and department directors,except as otherwise provided
by statute and borough code. Administers any collective bargaining agreements and
directly supervises manager's office staff and department heads.
3. Provides oversight of borough finances and adherence to the budget. Prepares
the annual budget and capital improvement program for assembly action based on
the assembly's goals and objectives, and executes the budget and capital
improvement program as adopted. Reports monthly to the assembly on
borough finances and operations at the regular assembly meetings. Assures that
assigned areas of responsibility are performing within budget through effective
and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time.
Monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal
controls and performs cost control activities, and examines regularly the accounts,
records, and operation of each borough department. Reviews the activities of the
departments in relation to changing borough requirements and implements any
needed improvements. Reports to the assembly at the end of the fiscal year
on the finances and administrative activities of the borough.
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4. Reports to the assembly at its regular meetings regarding issues raised in conduct of
borough business and anticipated future issues. Prepares and submits to the assembly
any reports as may be required by the assembly or as the manager may deem
advisable to submit. Makes presentations to the assembly, councils, boards,
commissions, civic groups and the general public. Communicates official plans,
policies and procedures to staff and the general public. Tracks legislative
changes and makes related recommendations to the assembly. Keeps the
assembly and public fully advised on the financial condition and future needs of
the borough and makes recommendations on borough affairs. Maintains dialogue
with citizens, employees, elected officials and representatives from other public
agencies to determine problems and provide information.
5 Provides leadership and direction to develop short and long-range plans.
Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations.
Coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Directs and supervise the administration, care and custody of all borough buildings
6. and of all real and personal property of the borough, except as provided otherwise
by statute, and the construction, maintenance and operation of all borough roads,
bridges, drains, buildings, service districts and other public works.
Monitors and administers the performance of all contracts for services for the
7. construction of buildings, facilities,equipment,and other property for the borough,
including execution of change orders deemed to be necessary.
8 Prepares and makes available for public distribution an annual report on borough
affairs.
9 Seeks external funding,including state, federal and private grants and contracts that
would be beneficial to the borough.
14. Executes other powers or duties specified by statute or by the assembly.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Supervisory O anization:
Borough Assembly
Manager
Department Heads
Department Employees
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Borough Manager
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Education and Experience:
(1) A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or a
closely related field from an accredited college or university; (2) proven and
demonstrated executive-level management experience with a minimum of five
years of experience; (3) experience in and knowledge of labor relations and
collective bar gaining/contmct negotiations. A combination of education, training,
and experience may be substituted for the required education when the applicant
possesses a demonstrated ability. Should possess strong financial management
abilities involving budget development and controls, taxation and financial
forecasting, generation of sustainable revenue sources, and capital improvement
programming and have excellent analytical skills. Applicant must possess strong
organizational and planning skills. Experience working within a diverse
multicultural community is a plus.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of fundamental principles, practices, and policies of public
administration and office management. Working knowledge of municipal finance,
accounting practices, computer information systems, human resources, public
works,and community development,and Alaska Statutes and municipal law.
Experience in preparing and administering municipal budgets,and ability to prepare
and analyze comprehensive financial reports.
Ability to remain current with changes in federal, state and local laws, regulations,
ordinances and pending legislation affecting municipal operations.
Ability to use considerable initiative and independent judgment in carrying out
special and general assignments,with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with management,
public officials and the general public.
Ability to convey ideas concisely and effectively in writing and in public speaking
Ability to inspect borough facilities,properties and departments.
Ability to perceive and analyze problems, develop alternatives and make or
recommend sound decisions.
Ability to administer labor contracts.
Ability to travel using air, water or vehicle transportation to out-of-town meetings
and functions.
Ability to attend frequent evening and weekend meetings.
Must be bondable.
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1 Introduced by: Borough Assembly
2 Requested by: Borough Assembly
3 Drafted by: Borough Assembly
Introduced on: 03/05/2015
4 Adopted on: 03/05/2013
5
6 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
7 RESOLUTION NO.FY2015-21
8
9 A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
10 ADOPTING THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH STRATEGIC PLAN
11 FOR THE YEARS 2015-2020
12
13 WHEREAS, a strategic plan consisting of priorities of the Borough is needed to guide the
14 budget process and ensure that the Assembly clearly communicates its priorities to
15 Borough staff and the public;and
16
17 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly conducted a strategic planning
18 meeting on Saturday,January 17,2015 to determine the priorities for the Borough;and
19
20 WHEREAS, the Assembly Identified four strategic directions and seven 2015 priorities
21 for its strategic plan and desires to adopt these by resolution;and
22
23 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
24 ASSEMBLY THAT that the Kodiak Island Borough Strategic Plan for the years 2015-2020
25 is hereby adopted; and
26
27 NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
28 THAT Borough staff is hereby directed to develop action plans on the seven 2015 priorities
29 and in a period of six months to a year, submit performance measure reports on how these
30 priorities were addressed.
31
32 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
33 THIS FIFTH DAY OF MARCH,2015
34
KODIAK ISLAND BOROU H
ATTEST: rrol r€e gh Mayor
35 Nova M.Javier, ,Borough Clerk
36
37
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38 NS�aW 4
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41 do
42
43 STRATEGIC PLAN
44 FOR 2015-2020
45
46 PURPOSE
47
48 The Kodiak Island Borough government exists to improve the quality of life in our
49 community.
50
51 ENVISIONED FUTURE 2030
52
53 Kodiak has entrusted government with powers that promote a vibrant, diverse,and growing
54 economy centered on Kodiak's unique qualities. This includes a focus on a reasonable
55 cost of living and a great quality of life where diverse cultures and viewpoints come
56 together. This includes an engaged community of citizens who are working, living, and
57 thriving together.
58
59 STRATEGIC DIRECTION
60
61 1. Ensure fiscal stability for borough government and the community
62 a) Balance revenue and expenditures to ensure the health of our community
63 b) Facilitate public understanding of borough finances and operations
64 c) Communicate short and long term obligations with the public
65 d) Promote public understanding of the Facilities fund
66 e) Develop a BoroughlKIBSD multi-year fiscal plan
67 f) Maintain quality employees and develop a succession plan for key personnel
68
69 2. Foster responsible economic development throughout the borough
70 a) Build a framework that encourages business development
71 b) Seek to diversify our economy
72 c) Promote and advocate for a healthy and vibrant fisheries industry
73 d) Enhance Kodiak based seafood and marine science research and education
74 opportunities
75
76
77
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78 3. Build a strong sense of community
79 a) Promote a culture of public trust of elected officials,appointed officials, and staff
so b) Increase involvement of all citizens in governance
81 c) Encourage multi-cultural engagement in civic activities
82 d) Increase communication and cooperation with our island communities
83 e) Capitalize on community partnerships
84
85 4. Encourage land use for the maximum benefit of the community
86 a) Develop land sale plan to maximum potential for community's quality of life
87 b) Develop plans for utilization of borough land that achieves multiple land and
88 housing options
89 c) Collaborate with other land owners for land development
90 d) Review building and zoning codes to ensure they serve the best interest of the
91 community
92
93 2015 PRIORITIES
94
95 . Facilitate public understanding of borough finances and operations
96 . Communicate short and long term obligations with the public
97 . Promote public understanding of the Facilities fund
98 . Develop a Borough/KIBSD multi-year fiscal plan
99 . Build a framework that encourages business development
100 . Develop land sale plan to maximum potential for community's quality of life
101 . Review building and zoning codes to ensure they serve the best interest of the
102 community
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Alaska Municipal League
65th Annual Local Government Conference
Legislative Strategy Packet
Resolution & Position Statement Procedures
Draft 2016 State & Federal Priorities
Draft 2016 Resolutions
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ALASKA I I L LEAGUE
AML RESOLUTIONS PROCEDURE
A resolution is a statement of the Alaska Municipal League's intent to support a specific action on a significant
issue affecting municipalities. Resolutions are introduced,debated,and adopted by the AML members each year
at the Annual Local Government Conference.To be considered during the conference,resolutions must conform
to the following policy,procedural and format guidelines which were adopted by the AML Board in August,2007.
Resolutions should be received in the AML office electronically,by mail,or fax no later than October 9,2015.
RESOLUTION GUIDELINES
I. Resolutions shall concern shared policy and program needs, issues,or problems of Alaska municipalities
and shall state the problem and action sought.
A. Resolutions may not conflict with any adopted AML positions.
B. Resolutions that allow conflict between one community against another will be eliminated.
C. Resolutions will be revised to make a general application instead of one seeking to benefit a
specific community only;especially if the benefit to that one community would be at the expense
of another community(i.e.support relocating a state office from city to city).
D. Resolutions with the same topic will be combined.
2. Resolutions shall be restricted to action-specific issues and issues of some immediacy and shall be sent to
the Governor,Legislature,State Agency,President and/or the Congress.
3. Resolutions differ from priorities in that:
A. Resolutions shall address specific issues rather than general policy.
B. Resolutions may address regional issues as well as statewide concerns.
C. Resolutions shall be in effect for only one year.They are intended to address timely issues such as
current legislative proposals.
HOW TO SUBMIT A RESOLUTION
I m Only councils and assemblies of member municipalities,affiliated municipal associations,affiliated regional municipal
organizations(comprised of municipal officials), the AML Board and the Alaska Conference of Mayors are eligible
to submit resolutions for consideration.Each resolution submitted must have been approved by a formal action of the
sponsoring body.
2. Resolutions should be mailed,faxed or emailed by October 9,2015 to be included in the delegate packets for consideration
during the conference.Resolutions must follow format guidelines.Copies of the resolutions will be made available to
the delegates in their registration packets.
3. Resolutions not submitted by October 9 may be offered to the Resolution Committee on November 18th at 5:00 p.m.,
for consideration during the conference. However,the sponsor of any resolution presented directly to the Resolution
Committee must have the support of representatives of five(5)member municipalities in attendance at the conference
and be in proper format. In addition, if the Resolution Committee accepts the late resolution,the sponsor must make
copies available for the business meeting on Friday,November 20,2015.
4. Resolutions will be reviewed, debated and acted upon by the AML Membership at the Annual Conference Business
Meeting.Sponsors of properly submitted resolutions will be given an opportunity to discuss and support their resolutions
at the meeting.
5. The First Vice-President shall serve as Chair of the Resolutions Committee and shall appoint eight(8)additional elected
and appointed municipal officials from the AML Board.
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6. The Resolutions Committee shall debate and act upon each resolution for final recommendation to the membership.The
Resolutions Committee shall approve,amend,or reject each resolution submitted,note its action,and,if the resolution
is approved,send it to the business meeting for consideration. If a resolution is rejected,the committee shall prepare a
brief written justification of its action and forward that information to the business meeting.
7. A resolution rejected by the Resolution Committee may be brought to the floor of the business meeting at the appropriate
time, only if it is signed by respresentatives from twenty (20) member municipalities. No new resolutions may be
submitted to the business meeting without first going to the Resolution Committee.
RESOLUTIONS FORMAT
The resolution must be in the proper format.The name of the sponsoring member municipality or association and the date of
submission must be indicated on the bottom of the resolution.Each resolution must include the statement,"This resolution
%vas approved for submission to the Alaska Municipal League membership by the governing body of(name orMunicipality
or association)on(date)"in the lower leff-hand comer. Resolutions can be emailed to kathielPt akml.org or submitted via
disk or data stick.
Each resolution submitted must indicate that it is a"Resolution of the Alaska Municipal League,Resolution#2016-xx and
have a title, beginning, "A Resolution ..."that describes the issue and intent of the resolution. Throughout the text, the
resolution should indicate that the League is taking the position advocated,not a given municipality or organization.
At least one"Whereas"clause should identify the policies in the AML Position Statement that the resolution addresses(i.e.,
expands or supplements),if applicable.
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ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
RESOLUTION#2016--
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS,
;and
WHEREAS,
;and
WHEREAS,
;and
WHEREAS,
;and
WHEREAS,
;and
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Alaska Municipal League
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ON THE DAY OF
, 2015.
Signed:
President,Alaska Municipal League
Attest:
Executive Director,Alaska Municipal League
Submitted by: Date Submitted:
Contact Name: Contact Phone#:
Implementation Recommendation:
Agencies to Contact:
Funding Required:
Staff/Board/Membership Action:
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ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
DRAFT FY 2016 STATEWIDE PRIORITIES
• LEGISLATIVE ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE BUDGET PLAN
The Alaska Municipal League supports a Legislative adoption of a sustainable
budget plan. As our state faces huge fiscal challenges, we believe that the
leaders of our State should immediately adopt changes to not only lower the cost
of government, but move quickly to raise revenues. Despite the actions by the
Legislature, local governments must continue to provide basic and essential
services. AML stands behind its Sustainability Plan and encourages the
Legislature to take action in the near future. As more responsibilities are passed
down to the subdivisions of the State of Alaska, local governments need to be
given the"tools," by the legislature, to provide for themselves.
• REVENUE SHARING
The Alaska Municipal League supports the full funding of the Revenue Sharing
fund of $180 million to allow for a yearly payout of $60 million per year to be
divided up between all 164 municipalities and 50 unincorporated communities.
This amount is a small amount of the yearly budget. With the potential loss of
federal PILT payments and SRS payments, a sustainable and predictable
allocation is needed in order for municipalities to plan their budgets. This money
allows for the provision of basic local services and should be a part of a
sustainable state budget.
• PERSITRS
The Alaska Municipal League has found municipalities burdened with an
additional $2.53 billion in costs due to the extension of the amortization period
and the change in the amortization method. We encourage the Legislature to
refrain from again extending that amortization period in order to save State
finances. Termination penalties continue to have a chilling effect on the ability for
local governments to reasonably manage their workforces, especially during this
time of fiscal challenges. AML supports the State's continued commitment to
covering PERS costs, in excess of the 22% contribution rate, for all non-State
employers.
• SENIOR CITIZEN'S/DISABLED VETERAN'S PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
The Alaska Municipal League requests that the Legislature address the Senior
Citizen's/Disabled Veteran's Property Tax Exemption by either.
1. Funding the exemption as required in AS 29.45.030(g); or
2. Repealing AS 29.45.030(g) legislatively, giving control to local
governments for those decisions. If this statute is repealed, the
value of the Senior Citizen's/Disabled Veteran's Property Tax
Exemption should not be added to the full value determination.
As the State and municipalities face fiscal challenges, it is
imperative that we have all the tools necessary to manage our
own budgets.
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ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
DRAFT FY 2016 FEDERAL PRIORITIES
• PILT(Payment in Lieu of Taxes)
The Alaska Municipal League urges members of Congress to support continued
mandatory full funding for the PILT program. These funds are to offset costs
incurred by Alaska's boroughs and cities for services provided to federal
employees and families, the public and to the users of public lands. These
include education, solid waste disposal, law enforcement, search and rescue,
health care, environmental compliance, firefighting, parks and recreation, road
maintenance, and other important community services.
• SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION ACT
(Timber Receipts)
The Alaska Municipal League urges the members of Congress to pursue a long-
term congressional solution for continued SRS payments to forest boroughs and
cities in Alaska. This act expired in 2012 and has been extended on a year-by-
year basis. Congress should establish a new revenue sharing program to
allocate revenues generated from the management of designated federal lands
to all forest boroughs and cities. If Congress fails to renew its long-standing
federal obligation by not providing a long-term solution, eligible boroughs and
cities face dramatic budgetary shortfalls.
• TAX-EXEMPT MUNICIPAL STATUS OF MUNICIPAL BONDS
The Alaska Municipal League supports the preservation of the federal
deductibility of local property and income taxes and the tax-exempt status of
municipal bonds that provide critical funding for public facilities, infrastructure and
development. Provisions like the tax exemption for municipal bond interest have
been part of the federal tax code for over 100 years, helping finance more than
$3..7 trillion in public works projects.
• SUPPORT LONG-TERM TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN MAP-21
REAUTHORIZATION
The Alaska Municipal League urges Congress to fix the Highway Trust Fund and
pass a multi-year surface transportation bill that supports roads, bridges, trails,
ferries and transit systems. Key priorities include allocating more funding for
locally owned infrastructure, increasing local decision making authority,
expediting project delivery and prioritizing investments that increase safety.
• "WATERS OF THE U.S." RULEMAKING
The Alaska Municipal League supports efforts to prevent the redefinition of
"waters of the U.S." that would result in the federal regulation of all public safety
ditches. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers have proposed to broaden the existing definition; this would increase
the number of county-owned and maintained public safety infrastructure that
would fall under federal permitting authority.
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I
I I, ONE SE►ussA PL4L%SUM zoo 0 • Juneau,Alaska 99801
Tel(907)586-1325 • Fax(907)463-5480 • www.akmi.org
ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
RESOLUTION#2016-01
A RESOLUTION URGING THE ALASKA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT A
SUSTAINABLE BUDGET PLAN FOR FY2017;WHILE GIVING SERIOUS
ATTENTION TO THE SUSTAINABILITY PLAN SUBMITTED BY THE ALASKA
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE.
WHEREAS,due to the drop in the price of oil, coupled with the decreased amount of oil
In the pipeline,the State of Alaska has found itself with a$3.5 billion gap in its budget for
FY16;and
WHEREAS, last year,the Legislature alleviated some of the problem by severely cutting
the capital budget;and
WHEREAS,substantial cuts were also made to the operating budget; and
WHEREAS,cutting elther of those budgets as a sole means to solving our fiscal challenge
will only serve to push our state into an economic recession;and
WHEREAS, the majority of the Legislature continues to feel that the solution is more
government cuts;and
WHEREAS,the President of the Alaska Municipal League created an ad hoc committee
to address this issue from the perspective of local government; and
WHEREAS, this committee is cognizant of the fact that municipalities must have a
sustainable commitment from the Legislature in order for municipalities to remain
sustainable;and
WHEREAS,despite a fiscal challenge, municipalities must continue to provide basic and
essential services; and
WHEREAS,with these facts in mind,the AML Sustainability Committee has developed a
plan from the perspective of local government; and
WHEREAS,AML believes that the leaders of our state should immediately adopt changes
to not only lower the cost of government, but move quickly to raise revenues;and
Member of the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties
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WHEREAS, at the same time, Alaska's local governments realize we must understand
the state and/or federal government will no longer continue to fund local government as
before;and
WHEREAS, as more responsibilities are passed down to the subdivisions of the state
during this fiscal challenge,we must be given the"tools"to allow that to happen.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska Municipal League urges the
Alaska Legislature to adopt a sustainable budget plan for FY 2017; while giving serious
attention to the Sustainabiiity Plan submitted by the Alaska Municipal League.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Alaska Municipal League on this 20a' day of
November, 2015.
Signed:
Bob Harcharek, President,Alaska Municipal League
Attest:
Kathie Wasserman, Executive Director,Alaska Municipal League
Submitted by:AML Board of Directors
Contact Name:Kathie Wasserman
Contact Phone:(907)586-1325
implementation Recommendation:
Agencies to Contact:
Funding Required:
Staff/Board Member Action:
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ALASKA MUNICIPAL.LEAGUE
SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
The Alaska Municipal League appointed a committee of interested local elected and
appointed officials tasked with the goal of helping to identify available options through a
municipal perspective that will allow our State to remain financially healthy. As local
elected officials, we are adamant that local governments are in great need of stability
and predictability, a luxury that we do not have at the present time.
We believe that the leaders of our State, as they find ways to lower the cost of
government, must also identify ways in which our State can raise revenues. Cuts can
only accomplish a portion of the answer to our problems and cuts without restraint will
have a serious impact on the credit rating of our state and will cause massive economic
dislocation Issues. The choices made by the Legislature and the Administration will
have a huge impact on the viability of municipalities.
Local governments have only three ways in which to raise revenue:
• Taxation (sales/property)
• l=ees
• Revenue passed down from the federal or state government
As the revenues from the federal or state government decrease, the gap must be filled
through taxation and/or an increase in fees.
While we agree with the Governor that our fiscal situation is an "opportunity"to rethink
how we spend money, local governments must still provide basic and essential services
to their citizens.
We have discussed our findings at great length. While many of the revenue options are
painful,we believe it is time to make the decisions that will bring us back to the path that
will allow Alaska to remain a viable, Inviting, safe and healthy state in which to live.
Alaska's municipalities are ready and willing to step up and be part of the solution rather
than part of the problem. While we believe decisions to address this situation must be
made immediately, we believe the actions themselves can be spread over a number of
years in order to soften the effects to some degree.
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ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
SUSTAINBILITY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Endowment/Permanent Fund
• Imperative to protect corpus of Permanent Fund
• Support and move to Permanent Fund Board's position on Endowment Fund
• Cap on Permanent Fund—which would be reviewed on a regular(3-year?) basis
• Cap would be based on percentage of earnings, allowing it to float up and down
with the market
Income Tax
• Income tax captures out-of-state employees
• Income leaving state is 20% of total Alaska income
• Income tax Is deductible from Federal Income Tax
• Income Tax gives Alaska residents skin-in-the-game
Sales Tax
This would be last choice of Alaska's municipalities
• Would erode tax base and simply shift revenue from one entity to another
• We believe it should remain a local government power
• Municipalities will, however, not take it off time table and agree to work on
solutions revolving around Sales Tax
Other Revenues
• School Tax
• Collatorization of Assets and Pension Obligation Bonds are too risky
• Municipalities will not weigh in on oil/gas taxation, as we do not have the
expertise
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ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
RESOLUTION#2016-02
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE REINSTATEMENT OF FULL FUNDING OF THE
REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM BASED ON$60 MILLION PER YEAR TO BE
DIVIDED BETWEEN 164 MUNICIPALITIES AND 50 UNINCORPORATED
COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS,all of Alaska's cities and boroughs are appreciative of the past ten year
history with Revenue Sharing;and
WHEREAS, until last year, municipalities have received a total of$60 million per year,
beginning in 2008,which has been divided among all 164 cities and boroughs and with
50 unorganized communities in the state;and
WHEREAS,this money is a small share of the resource funding that is provided to the
state;and
WHEREAS,$60 million Is also a small part of the total state-wide budget for the year;
and
WHEREAS, municipalities are political subdivisions of the state;and
WHEREAS,cities and boroughs can be funded through federal or state pass-through
funds;taxes and/or fees; and
WHEREAS, in FY2015, municipalities saw a decrease in Revenue Sharing as$57
million was distributed among over 200 communities;and
WHEREAS, if nothing is done, in FY2016,that amount will drop to$38 million; in
FY2017 it will drop to$25 million;and in FY2018 it will be completely gone;and
WHEREAS, municipalities have already realized many cuts that will simply pass the
costs onto local government; and
WHEREAS,the larger municipalities use these funds to keep taxes as low as possible;
and
WHEREAS,smaller municipalities use these funds to provide basic and essential
services,such as snow removal; public buildings;harbor upkeep;fuel and insurance.
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NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska Municipal League requests the
Legislature to reinstate full funding to Revenue Sharing in the amount of million per
year.
ALSO BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska Municipal League feels that as political
subdivisions of the State,that the Legislature has a certain responsibility to not render
municipalities completely on their own.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Alaska Municipal League on this 20'h day of
November,2015.
Signed:
Bob Harcharek, President, Alaska Municipal League
Attest:
Kathie Wasserman, Executive Director,Alaska Municipal League
Submitted by:AML Board of Directors
Contact Name:Kathie Wasserman
Contact Phone:(907)586-1325
Implementation Recommendation:
Agencies to Contact:
Funding Required:
Staff/Board Member Action:
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ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
RESOLUTION#2016-03
A RESOLUTION URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO MAINTAIN THE 22%CAP ON
NON-STATE EMPLOYERS CONTRIBUTION FOR PAST AND CURRENT PERS
COSTS AND TO HELP FIND SOLUTIONS FOR TERMINATION COSTS AND
BELOW-THE-FLOOR COSTS
WHEREAS, through 2008 legislation, SB 125, municipalities and other non-State
employers,saw their past and present service liability costs capped at 22%of salary;and
WHEREAS, also included in SS 125 was language requiring municipalities to pay
termination costs and below-the-floor costs on the termination of a department, group or
classification of employees; and
WHEREAS, the state is not charged for the termination of a department, group or
classification of employees leaving the pool;and
WHEREAS,due to the Alaska budget crisis,the State and municipalities will most likely
see increased lay-offs;and
WHEREAS,those lay-offs that are made up of a department, group or classification will
result in a charge to local governments for the actual study,followed by charges of each
of those employees'past service cost for approximately 30 years;and
WHEREAS,no matter how many fay-offs the State incurs,these costs will not be charged
to the State; and
WHEREAS,if the total base salary of any municipality falls below what it was in 2008(the
year of SB 125),then charges will be assessed on that drop,as well; and
WHEREAS,in 2014,the Alaska Municipal League and its members were instrumental in
the passage of HB 385,which was the Governor's proposal to deposit$3 billion into the
PERSITRS fund to help diminish the huge pension liability; and
WHEREAS, due to last minute changes in the legislation, municipalities took on an
additional$2.5 billion In charges because of the nine-year extension of the amortization
period;and
WHEREAS,municipalities will now see an 86% increase in total costs while the State will
realize a$1.4 billion savings in"on-behalf"payments; and
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WHEREAS, municipalities continue to be facing untenable business conditions which
prohibit them from efficiently and effectively managing their workforce;and
WHEREAS, these charges, along with the 12% interest, will find many small
municipalities insolvent, as costs and debt to the state continue to increase.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska Municipal League urges the
Legislature to maintain the 22% cap on non-state employer's contribution for past and
current PERS costs; and to help find solutions for termination costs and below-the-floor
costs.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Alaska Municipal League on this 201' day of
November, 2015.
Signed:
Bob Harcharek, President,Alaska Municipal League
Attest:
Kathie Wasserman, Executive Director,Alaska Municipal League
Submitted by:AML Board of Directors
Contact Name:Kathie Wasserman
Contact Phone:(947)586-1325
Implementation Recommendation:
Agencies to Contact:
Funding Required:
Staff/Board Member Action:
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ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
RESOLUTION#2016-04
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LEGISLATURE REPEAL THE SENIOR
CITIZEN'S/DISABLED VETERAN'S PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (AS
29.45.030(g)), EXCLUDING THE VALUE FROM THE DETERMINATION UNDER AS
14.17.510, GIVING CONTROL TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR THOSE FISCAL
DECISIONS
WHEREAS, in the 1980s,the State of Alaska imposed a mandate that required all
municipalities that levy a property tax to exempt the first$150,000 value of primary
homes belonging to seniors and disabled veterans,from their property tax;and
WHEREAS, property tax exemptions raise the property tax liability to those individuals
who do not receive the benefits of those exemptions;and
WHEREAS,the State of Alaska also passed a law in statute that requires the State to
reimburse municipalities for those exemptions;and
WHEREAS, not long after passage of AS 29.45.030(g),the State of Alaska felt they
could no longer reimburse municipalities;and
WHEREAS,the State of Alaska, however,did not relax the mandate requiring
municipalitles to continue to exempt;and
WHEREAS,the members of the Alaska Municipal League feel that municipalities know
best what their fiscal situation is and are better able to dictate exemptions that fall within
their budget restraints;and
WHEREAS, municipalities can write their own ordinances about whom they may
exempt and for how much;and
WHEREAS,while Revenue Sharing is decreasing and while all governments In Alaska
are facing economic challenges,municipalities must be given the tools in order to cut
costs;and
WHEREAS,of the 34 municipalities that levy a property tax,the exemptions add up to
over$60 million per year.
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NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska Municipal League requests that
the legislature repeal the Senior Citizen's/Disabled Veteran's Property Tax Exemption
(AS 29.45.030(g), excluding the value from the determination under AS 14.17.510,
giving control to local governments for those fiscal decisions.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Alaska Municipal League on this 20th day of
November, 2015,
Signed:
Bob Harcharek, President,Alaska Municipal League
Attest:
Kathie Wasserman, Executive Director,Alaska Municipal League
Submitted by:AML Board of Directors
Contact Name:Kathie Wasserman
Contact Phone:(907)586-1325
Implementation Recommendation:
Agencies to Contact:
Funding Required:
Staff/Board Member Action:
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ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
RESOLUTION#2016-05
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION REQUIRING MANDATORY REAL
ESTATE DISCLOSURE
WHEREAS, Borough assessors and assessors from all other municipalities that levy a
property tax are bound by AS 29.45.110 to assess real property at full and true value;
and
WHEREAS, full and true value is the estimated price that a property would bring in an
open market and under prevailing market conditions in a sale between a willing buyer
and a willing seller;and
WHEREAS, a growing number of taxpayers are becoming disenchanted with
assessment values and are calling for better mechanics of the assessing process; and
WHEREAS, correct data is imperative in the ability to arrive at true and equitable
assessments;and
WHEREAS, date is currently obtained from requests for information through
questionnaire mailers in many Jurisdictions;and
WHEREAS,this process is often incomplete and erroneous and not a true reflection of
actual market values;and
WHEREAS, disclosure of real estate sales prices would great aid and enhance
accuracy within assessing departments statewide; and
WHEREAS, 39 states and the District of Columbia currently require disclosure of real
estate sales prices.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska Municipal League urges the
Alaska State Legislature to enact legislation requiring real estate sales disclosure.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Alaska Municipal League on this 200' day of
November,2015.
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Signed:
Bob Harcharek, President,Alaska Municipal League
Attest:
Kathie Wasserman, Executive Director, Alaska Municipal League
Submitted by:Alaska Association of Assessing Officers
Contact Name:Ivar S.Halverson
Contact Phone:(907)459-1418
Implementation Recommendation;
Agencies to Contact:
Funding Required:
Staff/Board Member Action:
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ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
RESOLUTION#2016-06
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF FULL FUNDING FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA
MUNICIPAL HARBOR FACILITY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE FY17 STATE CAPITAL
BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Alaska Municipal League recognizes the majority of the public boat
harbors in Alaska were constructed by the state during the 1060s and the 1970s;and
WHEREAS, these harbor facilities represent critical transportation links and are the
transportation hubs for waterfront commerce and economic development in Alaskan
coastal communities;and
WHEREAS, these harbor facilities are ports of refuge and areas for protection for
ocean-going vessels and fisherman throughout the State of Alaska, especially in coastal
Alaskan communities;and
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska, over the past nearly 30 years, has transferred
ownership of most of these State owned harbors, many of which were at or near the
end of their service life at the time of transfer to local municipalities;and
WHEREAS, the municipalities took over these important responsibilities, even though
they knew that these same harbor facilities were In poor condition at the time of transfer
due to the state's failure to keep up with deferred maintenance;and
WHEREAS, consequently, when local municipal harbormasters formulated their annual
harbor facility budgets, they inherited a major financial burden that their local municipal
governments could not afford; and
WHEREAS, in response to this financial burden, the Governor and the Alaska
Legislature passed legislation in 2006, supported by the Alaska Association of
Harbormasters and Port Administrators to create the Municipal Harbor Facility Grant
Program,AS 29.60.800; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Municipal League is pleased with the Department of
Transportation and Public Facility's administrative process to review, score and rank
applicants to the Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program, since state funds may be
limited; and
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WHEREAS, for each harbor facility grant application, these municipalities have
committed to invest 100% of the design and permitting costs and 50% of the
construction cost; and
WHEREAS, the municipalities of the City of Aleknagik, the Municipality of Anchorage,
the City and Borough of Juneau, the City of Kodiak, the City and Borough of Sitka, the
Municipality of Skagway, the City of Valdez, the City and Borough of Wrangell, and the
City of Whittier, have offered to contribute $20,648,514 in local match funding for FY17
towards nine harbor projects of significant importance locally, as required in the Harbor
Facility Grant program;and
WHEREAS, completion of these harbor facility projects is all dependent on the 50%
match from the State of Alaska's Municipal Harbor Facility Grant program; and
WHEREAS, during the last ten years, the Municipal Harbor Facility Grant program has
only been fully funded twice;and
WHEREAS, during the last ten years, the backlog of projects necessary to repair and
replace these former state owned harbors has increased to over$100,000,000.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska Municipal League urges full
funding in the amount of $20,648,514 by the Governor and the Alaska Legislature for
the State of Alaska's Municipal Harbor Facility Grant program in the FY17 State Capital
Budget, in order to ensure enhanced safety and economic prosperity among Alaskan
coastal communities.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Alaska Municipal League on this 20th day of
November, 2015.
Signed:
Bob Harcharek, President, Alaska Municipal League
Attest:
Kathie Wasserman, Executive Director,Alaska Municipal League
Submitted by:Alaska AssoclaUon of Harbormasters&Port Administrators
Contact Name:Carl Uchytil
Contact Phone:(907)957-5526
Implementation Recommendation:
Agencies to Contact:
Funding Regulred:
Staff/Board Member Action:
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ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
RESOLUTION#2046-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE URGING THE STATE OF
ALASKA TO STATUTORILY AMEND THE EXISTING MARICULTURE REVOLVING
LOAN FUND TO ALLOW FOR NONPROFIT SHELLFISH HATCHERIES TO ALSO
UTILIZE THE FUND IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED UP TO$2 MILLION OF THE
PRINCIPLE OF THE FUND
WHEREAS, the Mariculture Revolving Loan Fund was established by AS 16.10.900-
945 and 3 AAC 80.410-480,to make loans for the purpose of planning, construction and
operation of a mariculture business;and
WHEREAS, under AS 16.10.910 eligible loan applicants must have a permitted
mariculture farm located within the State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, AS 16.10.915 limits the loan amount to $100,400 a year, not to exceed a
total loan of$300,000; and
WHEREAS, shellfish and aquatic plant seed (i.e. oyster and geoduck) are needed for
mariculture farms to succeed and therefore, hatcheries are vital components for the
industry to succeed and therefore, hatcheries are a vital component for the industry to
succeed within the State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, per Alaska Department of Fish and Game, all species of native shellfish
and aquatic plant seed are required to be produced within the State of Alaska (oyster is
the only exception to this requirement); and
WHEREAS, certain local governments, such as the Ketchikan Gateway Borough,
understand the need for hatcheries and have provided a loan to a local non-profit
agency for the purpose of a shelifish hatchery to fill this void; and
WHEREAS, Alaska municipalities find that the State of Alaska Mariculture Revolving
Loan Fund is the appropriate mechanism for funding mariculture hatcheries, as well as
farms within the state;and
WHEREAS, Alaska municipalities find that the current revolving loan fund needs to be
amended to allow non-profit shellfish hatcheries to apply for loans with the state,
following a similar administrative model,as Alaska's salmon hatcheries, which utilize the
Fisheries Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund; and
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WHEREAS, it Is in the best interest of Alaska's municipalities, that non-profit shellfish
hatcheries be eligible to utilize the fund in an amount not to exceed up to $2 million of
the principle of the fund as an efficient and effective way to encourage economic
development in communities.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska Municipal League urges the
Governor and the Legislature to statutorily amend the existing Mariculture Revolving
Loan Fund to allow for non-profit shellfish hatcheries to also utilize the fund in an
amount not to exceed up to$2 million of the principle of the fund.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Alaska Municipal League on this 20th day of
November, 2015.
Signed:
Bob Harcharek, President,Alaska Municipal League
Attest:
Kathie Wasserman, Executive Director,Alaska Municipal League
Submitted by:Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Contact Name:Dan Bockhorst
Contact Phone:(907)228-8604
implementation Recommendation:
Agencies to Contact:
Funding Required:
Staff/Board Member Action:
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RESOLUTION#2016-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE URGING THE STATE OF
ALASKA TO 1) REVISE STATUTES TO REDUCE REQUIREMENTS FOR
TERMINATIN STUDIES;AND 2) REVISE THE PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF PERS
AND TRS LIABILITY RELATED TO GASB 67 AND GASB 68 REPORTS; AND 3)
REVISE STATUTES TO CLARIFY THAT EMPLOYEES OF GOVERNMENTAL
CONTRACTORS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
MEMBERSHIP
WHEREAS, the Alaska Municipal League (AML) has identified the following three
issues with the State of Alaska administration of the Public Employees' Retirement
System (PERS) and the Teacher's Retirement System (TRS) which may, and in some
cases already have, adversely impacted municipalities;and
1. The requirement for PERS termination studies and imposition of
termination penalties when a single occupant position is removed or a
small classification of employees is eliminated;
2. Unwarranted administrative allocation of the net pension liability of PERS
and TRS to Individual employers; and
3. The risk of significant costs If governmental contractors were treated as
employees qualified for inclusion in PERS or TRS;and
WHEREAS, AML believes the Legislature did not intend to create inequitable financial
damage to any PERS member employer, however, with the implementation of the
required PERS termination studies, as required by AS 39.35.625, a clear and equitable
impact has been created for municipal PERS employers. The history and detailed
Information on this issue is provided in Attachment A;and
WHEREAS, AML acknowledges that the State has issued a statement of allocation of
PERS and TRS pension liabilities which in inconsistent with the 2008 statute change
and is applied unfairly to municipalities unsupported administrative allocation of the net
pension liability of PERS and TRS to individual employers. The history and detailed
information on this issue is provided in Attachment B;and
WHEREAS, AML recognizes the potential for unreasonable expenses to the system if
governmental contractors were treated as employees, due to the fact that municipalities,
particularly smaller municipalities in Alaska, often contract with profit and non-profit
entities to provide services under government contracts, and the unexpected and
unplanned addition of employees entitled to potentially years of back service credit in a
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governmental retirement plan like PERS may adversely impact not only the particular
employer, but all of the participants In the plan. The history and detailed information on
this issue is provided in Attachment C.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska Municipal League:
1. While supporting the maintenance of a sustainable salary base to pay oft
the PERS unfunded obligation, believes that AS 39.35.625 and any other
similar statutes or regulations that require termination studies, should be
revised to eliminate termination studies and costs for minor changes in
municipal work force and staffing for the reasons set out in Attachment A;
and further, that legislation such as SB 100, considered in the 27th
legislature (included as Attachment D) would be an appropriate method to
achieve this.
2. Expresses strong objections to the proposed allocation of PERS and TRS
liability in the State of Alaska's contemplated GASB #67 and GASB #68
reports for audit purposes,for the reasons set out in Attachment B.
3. Supports a change to Alaska law that would, in a manner similar to
Washington State, clarify that employees of governmental contractors are
not eligible for state retirement system membership.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Alaska Municipal League on this 20th day of
November, 2015.
Signed:
Bob Harcharek, President,Alaska Municipal League
Attest:
Kathie Wasserman, Executive Director,Alaska Municipal League
Submitted by:Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Contact Name:Dan BockhorsttScott Brandt-Erickson
Contact Phone:(907)228-6604
Implementation Recommendation:
Agencies to Contact:
Funding Required:
Staff/Board Member Action:
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ATTACHMENT A
1. The Alaska State Legislature, in SB 125, helped Alaska's PERS employers
tremendously by adopting the flat statutory 22% rate of salary to help fund
current costs and the unfunded liability of the PERS system.
2. Our Legislators, in crafting SB 125, struggled hard to come up with a fair and
equitable solution to a problem that most of them did not create. Further, in
crafting SB 125, legislators never envisioned, intended, nor did they want to
create any inequitable financial damage to any PERS member employer, nor
negatively Interfere with the current or future delivery of any member's services
or programs because of SB 125,which the termination studies law does do.
3. 2 AAC 35.235. Calculation of termination costs states: (a) An employer that
proposes to terminate coverage of a department, group or other classification of
employees under AS 39.35.615 or 39.35.957, or terminate participation of the
employer under AS 39.35.620 or 39.35.958, must have a termination study
completed by the plan actuary to determine the actuarial cost to the employer for
future benefits due employees whose coverage is terminated. (b) In addition to
the costs calculated in (a), the employer under AS 39.35.620 or 39.35.958, is
required to pay to the plan until the past service liability of the plan is
extinguished; an amount calculated by applying the current past service rate
adopted by the board to salaries of the terminated employees, as required by AS
39.35.625. This payment shall be made each payroll period or the employer may
enter into a payment plan acceptable to the administrator for each fiscal year.
4. If a PERS employer reduces its employee count because It made a decision to
alter or suspend of its programs or services, per 2 AAC 35.235, PERS will send
the employer three bills. The first bill will be for the cost of doing a termination
study. The second bill will be what the study says is owed the system due to the
employee change(s) made. The third bill, the largest of the three, requires the
employer to pay the past service cost (PSC) on each position's salary that PERS
determines has been removed from PERS by voluntary request of the employer
or should be removed from PERS (whether voluntarily or involuntarily in
response to direction from PERS) due to the change in staffing. The employer
will be required to pay the PSC (currently 18.63%) on the salary(s) of the
position(s) PERS determines has been removed (as indicated), until the
unfunded obligation is paid off, perhaps 30 years from now. These three bills
cumulatively can run from hundreds of thousands of dollars to several millions of
dollars.
5. The Underlying fear that certain employers would purposely act in a manner that
jeopardized payment of the unfunded obligation, and thus shrink the salary base
that pays off the unfunded obligations, has simply not happened. The total
PIERS salary base must be sustained and have reasonable growth, which it has,
to the tune of about 19% since the 6/30/2008 last pay period floor was set.
6. The future financial stability of PERS employers and their ability to efficiently and
effectively manage the delivery of their programs and services, is being directly
impacted and undermined by 2 AAC 35.235.
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7. Equitable and consistent application of the State's termination law does not seem
to be occurring, nor likely can it ever occur given the uniqueness of all PERS
employers' positions. A law like this, that has such a material financial Impact on
PERS employers, should at a minimum, be able to be fairly, equitably and
consistently applied to all PERS employers, yet the Division of Retirement and
Benefits has taken the position that the State, with more than half of the PERS
salary base, Is exempt from termination studies and their financial impacts.
8. There is an inescapably inequitable impact to small PERS employers. This state
law, or its application by PERS, creates a clear and unconscionable inequitable
Impact on small PERS employers,versus larger PERS employers. Many smaller
communities only have "one" employee for a program or service. If the
community loses a grant, or is simply faced with budget constraints and has to
eliminate a position, for example a personnel director, the employer will be
required to have a termination study done, then pay all of the related costs,
because a"group"was cut.
9. Termination studies negatively impact a PERS employer's decision and the
ability to accept grants because of the potential future liability. Grant funded
positions may become subject to the termination studies, once the positions are
terminated, due to grant funding ending. Employers will find themselves using
other revenues to pay the past service cost rate on the salaries for former grant
funded positions. Essentially, it an employer accepts a grant, it is possible,
depending on the circumstances, that once those grant funded positions are
ended, the employer will need to use other dollars to pay the PSC on those
former grant funded salaries that the employer is no longer paying.
10.There are no offsets taken into account for salary increases In one area for
decreases in other areas. In other words, the ability for entities to adjust their
programs and services to meet their constituent's needs is negatively impacted.
If an employer needs to cut in area A and add in area B, that employer could find
itself paying the PSC rate times the salary(s) it is no longer paying In area A
because It shifted its employees to area B where there is more need, whether
driven by local need or a mandate.
11.Over time, more and more resources will go toward paying for positions that no
longer exist than resources that go to the delivery of services, such as fire
protection, law enforcement, teaching, recreational services, landfill services,
library services,flood control services, emergency response services, etc. Once
an employer starts shifting employee resources from one area of responsibility to
another, it starts a negative downward spiraling In the ability to fund other
programs and services.
12.An employer will pay more toward the unfunded obligation every pay period on
positions that no longer exist, than they will for existing paid positions. This is
true because the rate set by statute is capped at 22%. The 22% first covers the
current normal cost rate and the difference is applied to the unfunded obligation.
The current (FY11) normal cost rate is 9.33%; therefore an employer pays
11.67% times the working employee's salary toward the unfunded obligation.
This same employer is required to pay 18.63% times the salary of an employee
they are no longer paying, toward the unfunded obligation. That employer is
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paying almost 7% more for positions that no longer exist because of the
unfunded obligation than it pays on salary dollars for existing positions.
13.Termination studies nullify the intent of SB 125, that employers pay the exact
same rate. it is clear that one result of these termination studies is that different
employers will in fact be paying different net rates and therefore, will not be a
single uniform contribution rate for PERS employers. The adoption of SB 125 as
based on the acknowledgement that the State does not have a single-agent,
multiple employer PERS system, but rather a consolidated unequitable cost
share system. The intent of SB 125 was that all employers would pay the same
exact rate. That cannot happen when each employer pays a different termination
cost amount or pays none at all.
14.The Alaska Municipal League supports a sustainable salary base to pay off the
PERS unfunded obligations.
15.The termination language in SB 125 was a solution to a problem that never
materialized and Is not needed. The negative consequences, the additional
charges and the payments that result from the termination language, were never
contemplated or intended by the legislature and are destructive.
16.AS 39.35.625,which requires termination studies, should be repealed.
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ATTACHMENT 8
1. The State of Alaska established the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
In 1961 and since that time has:
2. Had sole administrative control of the plan;
a. Selected, contracted with, and has been the sole contact with PERS
actuaries;
b. Had sole access to, oversight for, and responsibility for actuarial methods
and assumptions for PERS;
c. Had sole control over the investment of all PERS assets;and
d. Set the rates for, billed for, and collected on all PERS contributions.
3. The State caused the shifting of employees from cities to boroughs as it formed
mandatory boroughs in 1963 and 1964.
4. The State has managed the investment income since 1969 and has credited
Investment income to employee accounts solely from the current employer's
active account,versus directly.
5. The State administratively created the Retirement Reserve Account (RRA) in
1971, although it was not authorized by statute until 1974.
6. The Ste began paying retiree benefits with "blended" employer dollars in 1971
and absorbed the RRA shortfall balance in 1972.
7. Although member employers were told, and believed, from 1961 until
approximately 2006, that individual employer retirement accounts and activity
were kept and tracked separately by the State, since 1971 the State has
blended, reallocated and comingled employer contributions such that no single
employer's contributions can be accounted for accurately.
8. The comingled nature of the funds creates a statewide system such that one
employer's actions affect other employer's liabilities.
9. The State did not administer PERS in accordance with its own laws.
10.Most municipalities of the State are members of the Public Employees'
Retirement System (PERS).
11.The State established the "shared consolidated (blended) normal cost" rate in
1977.
12.The State started allocating income to the RRA In 1984.
13.The State stopped, in 1994, transferring employer contributions to the RRA as
employees retired.
14.The State controlled the timing of employee "appointment"to retirement and the
subsequent employee account transfers to the RRA.
15.The State reallocated each employer's and employee's RRA contributed assets,
based upon RRA liabilities.
16.The State determined each employer's unfunded obligation after reallocating the
employer's assets.
17.The State, prior to 2006, set the employer's past service cost rates based upon
reallocated asset results.
18.The State, before 2006, set and paid prior normal cost rates that were lower than
they should have been.
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19-The State, from July 1, 1999, up until as recently as 2006, payed refunds from
employee accounts, yet booked payments as though they were coming from the
RRA.
20.The State, from July 1, 1999, up until as recently as 2006, sent direct employee
indebtedness payments to the RRA.
21.The State has pervasive authority over public education in Alaska, a
responsibility which it shares with no other unit of government.
22.In the exercise of its pervasive authority over public education, the State
established a Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and statutorily requires that all
teachers in public schools be included in that system.
23.The State has prescribed the terms of the TRS system and program since the
beginning and has exercised exclusive control over the operation, investment
and administration of that system In much the same manner as it has the PERS
system.
24.The State does not allow any local school district the discretion to decline to have
teachers employed in those districts to participate in TRS.
25.The State has, as with PERS, comingled each district's contributions to TRS and
set rates at Inadequate levels such that there is no method to accurately allocate
the unfunded liability for TRS pension or health benefits to any particular school
district.
26.In recognition of the State's responsibility for the majority of the unfunded
pension and health benefit liability, in 2008, the State amended its statutes
regarding employer contributions to PERS and TRS, placing a cap on employer
contributions to PERS at 22% of payroll and on TRS contributions at 12.56% of
payroll, with the State accepting responsibility for any costs in excess of this
amount.
27.In connection with the 2008 legislation change, the Legislature acknowledged
State responsibility for the unfunded liability in the TRS system and accepted
responsibility, subject to annual appropriation, for payments required to satisfy
the TRS and PERS contribution rates required to amortize the unfunded pension
liability over 25 years.
28.The State is now issuing a statement of allocation of PERS pension liability which
Is inconsistent with the 2008 statute change and which seeks to return to a
calculated allocation rate which bears no factual relationship to payments or
costs associated with any specific employer, but instead comingles the liability
across all employers and simply divides by their payroll in a given year.
29.The State is now issuing a statement of allocation for TRS pension liability which
is inconsistent with the 2008 statute change and seeks to allocate a portion of the
State's exclusive and pervasive responsibility for education to school districts
which It created and oversees for the provision of public education.
The Alaska Municipal League expresses its strong objections to the proposed allocation
of PERS and TRS liability in the State of Alaska's contemplated GASB #67 and GASB
#68 reports for audit purposes.
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1. The Alaska Municipal League has Identified the following three issues with the
State of Alaska administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System
(PERS) and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) which may, and in some
cases already have,adversely Impacted municipalities and school districts.
a. The requirement for PERS termination studies and imposition of
termination penalties when any position is eliminated;and
b. Unwarranted allocation of the net pension liability of PERS and TRS to
Individual employers;and
c. The risk of significant costs if governmental contractors were treated as
employees qualified for inclusion in PERS or TRS.
2. The Alaska Municipal League has previously expressed concerns regarding two
of these issues (a. &b.).
3. The Alaska Municipal League recognizes the potential for significant expenses to
PERS and TRS if governmental contractors were treated as employees,
specifically noting that:
a. Municipalities, particularly smaller municipalities in Alaska, often contract
for governmental services; and
b. A municipality contracting for governmental services may, in order to
ensure that public services are provided in a manner acceptable to the
community, exercise more control over the contractor than what is
normally seen In a purely contractual basis;and
c. The Supreme Court of the State of Washington ruled in 2012 that
employees of several private non-profit public defender agencies that
provided services to King County by contract, were employees of the King
County for purposes of the Washington PERS, resulting in a $31 million
PERS liability for King County; and
d. The Washington State Legislature subsequently modified the Washington
State PERS statute to clarify that a governmental contractor is not an
employer for purposes of the Washington State Retirement System, and
that employees of governmental contractors are not eligible for state
retirement system membership.
e. The Washington legislation also clarifies that the determination of whether
an employee/employer relationship exists under the Washington State
PERS is limited solely to the relationship between the government
contractor employee and the retirement system employer, and not the
relationship between a government contractor and a retirement system
employer.
f. The unexpected and unplanned addition of employees entitled to
potentially years of retroactive service credit in a governmental retirement
plan like PERS, may adversely impact not only the particular employer,
but all of the participants in the system.
g. The intent In establishing Alaska's PERS was not to provide a retirement
system to employees of government contractors.
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4. While the Alaska Municipal League supports maintaining a sustainable salary
base to pay off the PERS unfunded obligation, it believes that AS 39.35.625 and
any other similar statutes or regulations that require termination studies, should
be revised to eliminate termination studies and costs for minor changes in
municipal workforce and staffing for the reasons set out in Attachment A; and
further, that legislation such as SB 100, considered in the 27 Legislature
(Attachment D)would be an appropriate method to achieve this.
5. The Alaska Municipal League expresses strong objections to the proposed
allocation of PERS and TRS liability in the State of Alaska's contemplated GASB
#67 and GASB #68 reports for audit purposes for the reasons set out in
Attachment B.
6. The Alaska Municipal League supports a change to Alaska law that would, in a
manner similar to Washington State, clarify that employees of governmental
contractors are not eligible for state retirement system membership.
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Attachment D
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IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA
TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE-SECOND SESSION
BY THE SENATE FINANCE CO EE
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Spaawr(o).- SENATORS PASKVAN,Memard,Herrman,Davis,Thamxs,Stedwagi,Ellis,Kookesh,060m,
wopmer,Stevens
A BILL
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED
1 "An Act relating t o e mployer contributions to the Public Employees'Retirement System
2 of Alaska; relating to requirements that employers who terminate some or all
3 participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska pay termination
4 costs;and making the changes retroactive."
5 HE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ME STATE OF ALASKA:
6 Section 1.AS 39.35.255 is amended by adding a new subsection to mad:
7 (i) After an employees participation in the plan terminates with regard to some
8 or all of the employees employees who am active members of the system, the
9 employer remains obligated to make contributions under(a) of this section unfit the
10 plan does not have a past service liability.
I I See.2.AS 39.35.625 is repealed and reenacted to read:
12 Sec.39.35.625.Termination costs.An employer that terminates participation
13 in the plan of more than 20 percent of the employees paid employees within any one-
14 year period shall pay for a termination cost study that is directly related to the costs of
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I that termination.
2 See.3.AS 39.35.958(c)is amended to mad:
3 (c) when an employees participation in the plan terminates [IS
4 TERMINATED, OR WHEN AN EMPLOYER TERMINATES COVERAGE OF A
5 DEPARTMENT, GROUP, OR OTHER CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES
6 UNDER AS 39.35.957(c)], the administrator shall assess the employer a termination
7 cost that the administrator determines is actuarially required to fully fund the costs to
8 the plan for employees whose coverage is terminated,including the cost of providing
9 the employees sham of retirce health benefits under AS 39.35.880, occupational
10 disabili and p
E!!pational death benefits under AS 39.35.890 and 39.35.892. and
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I I pension benefits elected under AS 39-35.890(h)(2).
12 Sm 4.AS 39.35.958(e)is amended to read:
13 (a) An employer whose [TERMINATING] Wicipation in the plan
14 tenninates shall pay termination costs determined under(cl of this section[BY THE
15 ADMINISTRATOR], or enter into a payment plan acceptable to the administrator,
16 within 60 days after the employer receives notice of its termination costs from the
17 administrator. Termination costs not paid within the prescribed time limit or in
18 accordance with the approved payment plan shall be collected by the administrator in
19 accordance with AS 39.35.610(b).Termination of participation by an employer in the
20 plan does not bar future participation by the employer if the employer has paid in full
21 its prior termination costs.
22 *See.5.AS 39.35.958(f)is repealed and reenacted to mad:
23 (f) An employer that terminates participation in the plan of more than 20
24 percent of the employees paid employees within any one-y period shall pay for a
25 termination cost study that is directly related to the costs of that termination.
26 *Sec.6.2 AAC 35.235 is annulled.
27 *Sec.7.The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to
28 read,
29 APPLICABILITY.Notwithstanding sec.9 of this Act,sees.3 and 4 of this Act do not
30 apply to AS 39.35.958, for termination costs paid before the effective date of this Act for
31 payroll periods or partial payroll periods that occur before the effective date of this Act
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I Sec.8.Tice uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to
2 read:
3 RETROACTIVITY.Sections I and 2 of this Act are retroactive to July 1,2008,sees.
4 3 - 5 of this Act are retroactive to June 7, 2007, and see. 6 of this Act is retroactive to
5 January 13,2010.
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OxgSa►L►sKANA7.%Sorre2W 0 • Juneau,Alaska 99801
Tel(907)586.1325 • Fax(907)463-5480 • www.akml.org
ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
RESOLUTION #2016-09
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF COMMERCIAL PACE
LEGISLATION AS A MEANS OF OFFERING A LOCAL OPTION FOR
MUNICIPALITIES TO USE, IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
IMPROVEMENTS TO AND RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ON,
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) is a means of financing energy
efficiency upgrades or renewable energy installations for commercial buildings; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Energy Authority, Commercial Building Energy Audit program
indicates that businesses can achieve annual energy savings of approximately 30% by
implementing suggested energy efficiency improvements; and
WHEREAS, PACE statutes authorize municipalities, with property tax authority,to work
with private sector lenders to provide upfront financing to property owners for qualified
projects;and
WHEREAS, PACE repayments are collected through placement of a voluntary
assessment on a property's annual real-estate tax bill;and
WHEREAS,the term of PACE financing may extend up to 20 years, resulting in energy
savings that exceed the amount of the assessment payment producing immediate
positive cash flow; and
WHEREAS, PACE legislation for commercial property has been adopted in 29 states
and the District of Columbia; and
WHEREAS,commercial PACE is now available in more than 1,000 municipalities in the
U.S. outside of Alaska;and
WHEREAS, use of PACE in Alaska may facilitate access to private sector capital or
low-cost federal funds to assist with commercial property energy improvements;and
WHEREAS, PACE legislation was introduced in the Alaska House of Representatives
(HB 11 B)and the Alaska Senate (8856) in 2015; and
Member of the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties
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WHEREAS, HB 118 and SB 56 would create a local option for Alaska municipalities
with property tax authority to use If local elected officials believe PACE financing would
be beneficial in their communities; and
WHEREAS, HB 118 progressed to the House Finance Committee and SB 56
progressed to the Senate Finance Committee during the 2015 regular legislative
session;and
WHEREAS, passage of PACE legislation in Alaska could provide an important tool that
assists In achieving the energy efficiency and renewable energy goals established in
state law in 2010.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska Municipal League supports the
passage of commercial PACE legislation as a means of offering a local option for
municipalities to use to encourage energy efficiency improvements to, and renewable
energy development on,commercial properties; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the AJaska Municipal League supports passage
of SB 56 or HB 118 as a means of achieving this desired action.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Alaska Municipal League on this 20d' day of
November, 2015.
Signed:
Bob Harcharek, President,Alaska Municipal League
Attest:
Kathie Wasserman, Executive Director,Alaska Municipal League
Submitted by:Alaska Energy Authority
Contact Name:Gene Therriault
Contact Phone:(907)771-3000
Implementation Recommendation:
Agencies to Contact:
Funding Required:
Staff rd Member Action:
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