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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2016-09
Borough Manager
Borough Assembly
Special Projects Support
11 /05/2015
11 /05/2015
11 /05/2015
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH ADOPTING A STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2016
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 14,000 residents of the
Kodiak Island Archipelago living in six incorporated cities and one community governed by
a tribal council government; and
WHEREAS, a Borough —wide capital improvement program has been adopted by the
Kodiak Island Borough Planning & Zoning Commission which identifies major needs of the
island community for the next five years; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly has identified major projects to submit
to the Alaska Governor and State Legislative Delegation for funding consideration;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK
ISLAND BOROUGH THAT:
Section 1: The Kodiak Island Borough's State Legislative capital improvement project
priorities for the 2016 legislative session are as follows:
1. M/V Tustumena Replacement Vessel Construction
Estimated Project Cost $23870007000
State Funding Request $5070007000
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is currently in the process
of designing the MN Tustumena replacement vessel. The MN Tustumena was built in
1964 and serves the communities of South Central, Kodiak Island and Southwest Alaska.
It is one of two ocean class vessels in the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) fleet.
Because of its size and design, it is the only AMHS vessel that is capable of serving all 13
ports of call between Homer and Unalaska. Retiring and replacing the MN Tustumena
with a vessel that is equally, if not more, versatile and seaworthy will provide reliable
marine transportation service well into the future for the communities, residents and
businesses in South Central, Kodiak Island and Southwest Alaska (from the Alaska
Marine Highway System website).
The MN Tustumena is an essential service to the communities of Kodiak Island. As such,
the Kodiak Island Borough is requesting that the Governor plan to include in the capital
budget a $50,000,000 deposit into the Vessel Replacement Fund to provide funding for
the construction of the replacement vessel.
Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2016-09
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2. Anton Larsen Bay Road Extension to Ice Free Water
Estimated Project Cost $874501000
Ouzinkie Native Corp, SIDCO 4501000
State Funding Request $810001000
An extension of the Anton Larsen Bay Road to ice free waters will provide year around
access to those communities located in the Kupreanof Strait 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/from Kodiak is treacherous. Extending the road to ice free waters
makes traveling safer, providing access to critical services located in the City of Kodiak
including hospitals and businesses. This route was identified in the Kodiak Transportation
Plan as an important upland facility.
The Ouzinkie Native Corporation subsidiary, Spruce Island Development Corporation
(SIDCO) received a $450,000 legislative grant for planning and design. With that grant
funding SIDCO is working with DOT finalizing the route and developing a more formal cost
estimate.
Funding is requested from DOT for construction of this road as it is an extension of an
existing state roadway. Additionally, the land owner, Ouzinkie Native Corporation, has
agreed to donate ownership of the road right-of-way to the State when construction
funding is obtained; and another local organization, Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak, is working to
obtain BIA or other road grant funding to support the project.
3. East Elementary Traffic Flow Improvements
Estimated Project Cost
State Funding Request
$27000, 000
$27000, 000
There is a safety issue in the East Elementary School parking lot. The school was
constructed in 1966 with a substantial addition in 1988. The facility now totals 39,842
square feet with twenty-five teaching stations. Since the expansion, increased traffic flows
due to business development in the area have created dangerous vehicle/student 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 loading/unloading. The project will require an increase in the total area of the parking
lot to allow adequate parking to support increased building usage and occupant load.
4. Drainage Improvements to the Chiniak Highway at Sargent Creek
Estimated Project Cost $541000
State Funding Request $547000
Heavy rains along with high tides consistently cause Sargent Creek to flood and diverge
from its channel. This causes flooding at the intersection of the Chiniak Highway and
Sargent Creek Road. This intersection is the only roadway in and out of Bells Flats
subdivision. The flooding occurring here impedes safe travel and often leaves motorists
stranded and unable to reach homes or critical services located in town.
This request is to provide the DOT in Kodiak funding to construct spot improvements for
bank stabilization, armoring, and rechanneling as needed to keep the Sargent Creek in its
channel and stop the flooding of the roadway.
Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2016-09
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102 5. Service Area Road Improvements and Paving
103 Estimated Project Cost $570001000
104 State Funding Request $570007000
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106 This project addresses the on -going need to improve portions of Borough Service Area
107 roads. There are approximately 26 miles of road among four Road Service Areas that
108 connect residential neighborhoods with the greater Kodiak community. Paving projects will
109 address main thoroughfares or busy neighborhood roads. Improvements to major
110 drainage courses, installation of guard rails, and other identified road improvement needs
111 may also be addressed with this funding. Priorities will be given to collector roadways
112 with relatively higher volume use and further based on recommendations made by the
113 elected service area boards.
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116 6. Fire Protection Area No. 1 Fire Tanker/Tender Vehicle
117 Estimated Project Cost $420,000
118 KI B Funding Sources: Service Area Funds $3207000
119 State Funding Request $1007000
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121 The Bayside Fire Station provides fire protection to the residents and visitors of Fire
122 Protection Area No. 1. Bayside Fire Station's existing fire tanker/tender vehicle that
123 serves the area is 32 years old and in need of replacement. The estimated cost of a new
124 fully equipped 3,000 gallon fire tank/tender vehicle delivered to Kodiak is $420,000. Fire
125 Protection Area No. 1 has $320,000 to fund the purchase of the vehicle. The remaining
126 $100,000 required to complete the purchase is requested.
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129 7. Mill Bay Beach Access Upgrade
130 Estimated Project Cost $2007000
131 State Funding Request $200,000
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133 Mill Bay Beach is a recreational area heavily used by residents, sport fishermen and
134 community groups who come to access this beach site close to town. Time, tide and use
135 have eroded safe access to the two stretches of beach at this site. The project has been
136 through the design and engineering process. New construction items proposed for this
137 project include new stairs, walkways, -and trail enhancements between the two beaches
138 as well as a small raft/kayak launch.
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141 8. Monashka Bay Water and Sewer Project: Feasibility, Planning and Design
142 Estimated Project Cost $5001000
143 State Funding Request $500, 000
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145 There are 256 residential parcels that lie outside the reach of the existing sanitary sewer
146 and public water utilities in the Monashka Bay area. The soil and topography in this area
147 are not ideal for septic systems and many are failing. The construction of a wastewater
148 treatment facility at the Kodiak landfill provides an option for future expansion that could
149 include sanitary sewer treatment for the residents of this area. Water in this neighborhood
150 is provided by wells, cisterns and more frequently by tank from a distant public source.
151 Water quality and quantity are questionable in the Monashka Bay Neighborhood.
152 Extension of water service from the City of Kodiak will be needed. A feasibility study,
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planning and design is the first step in providing water and sewer services to the residents
of the Monashka Bay area.
Section 2: The Kodiak Island Borough administration is hereby instructed to advise
our State of Alaska Governor and Legislative Delegation of the Capital Improvement
Projects Priority List adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS FIFTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2015
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
"rrol Friend;"Borough Mayor
Kodiak Island Borough
Resolution No. FY2016-09
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