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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2017-13
Borough Manager
Borough Assembly
Special Projects Support
10/06/2016
10/06/2016
10/20/2016
10/27/2016
10/27/2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH ADOPTING A STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2017
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 2017 legislative session are as follows:
1. M/V Tustumena Replacement Vessel Construction
Estimated Project Cost $23810007000
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 legislature concur with the funding plan
for the construction of the replacement vessel as described in the 2016-2019 STI P
Amendment 1.
Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2017-13
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2. Safe Pathways to Schools
A. Safe Pedestrian Access to Kodiak Schools
Estimated Project Cost $11300, 000
State Funding Request $17300, 000
Poor visibility of crosswalks in school zones is a safety hazard! Local weather and
traffic degrade the paint on crosswalks; and pedestrians waiting to cross are often
difficult to see due to the long season of dark days, inclement weather, and busy traffic
at popular intersections.
Rezanof Drive is a state owned roadway and is the main road through the City of
Kodiak. Pedestrians needing to cross this road to access schools that include Kodiak
Middle School, Main Elementary School, East Elementary School and Kodiak College
must wait for a break in traffic or for motorists to notice their intent to cross and stop to
allow the crossing. The Kodiak Island Borough is requesting funding for AKDOT to
purchase and install lighted automated crosswalks at intersections of Rezanof Drive
and Powell Street, and Rezanof Drive and Benny Benson Street to increase
pedestrian safety near schools located along Rezanof Drive.
B. Safe Pathways to North Star Elementary School
Estimated Project Cost $1,5001000
State Funding Request $17500, 000
Northstar Elementary School is located on a hill amongst several residential
neighborhoods. Many roads connecting those neighborhoods around the school are
narrow, steep, and winding dirt roads without sidewalks or separated pathways to
keep pedestrians safe from vehicular traffic. The Kodiak Safe Routes to Schools Plan
(2013) describes a need for separated pathways or trails to connect the residential
neighborhoods to the school.
C. 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 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.
Kodiak Island Borough
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3. 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. Recent heavy rain events have necessitated intermittent closure of
the intersection due to water on the roadway deep enough to disable vehicle engines.
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.
4. Anton Larsen Bay Road
Estimated Project Cost
Funding Acquired
State Funding Request
Extension to Ice Free Water
$814507000
4501000
$8, 000, 000
An extension of the Anton Larsen Bay Road to ice free waters will provide year around
access to 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 and from Kodiak is treacherous. Extending the road to ice free waters
makes traveling safer, and provides safer 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 to construct two
miles of gravel road extending the Anton Larsen Road and to construct a parking area and
boat launch ramp at the road's termination, a beach near Crag Point.
Funding is requested to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities for
construction of this road as it is an extension of an existing state roadway. 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.
5. Monashka Bay Water and Sewer Project: Feasibility, Planning and Design
Estimated Project Cost $5001000
State Funding Request $5007000
There are 256 residential parcels that lie outside the reach of the existing sanitary sewer
and public water utilities in the Monashka Bay area. The soil and topography in this area
are not ideal for septic systems and many are failing. The construction of a wastewater
treatment facility at the Kodiak landfill provides an option for future expansion that could
include sanitary sewer treatment for the residents of this area. Water in this neighborhood
is provided by wells, cisterns and frequently by tank from a distant public source. Water
quality and quantity are questionable in the Monashka Bay neighborhood. Extension of
water service from the City of Kodiak will be needed. A feasibility study, planning and
design is the first step in providing water and sewer services to the residents of the
Monashka Bay area.
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6. Traffic Safety Lighting between Kodiak City Limits and Benny Benson State
Airport
Estimated Project Cost
State funding request:
$51500, 000
$51500, 000
This request is to provide funding to the Department of Transportation for planning and
design, and development of a plan of prioritized phased construction for the installation of
street lighting along Rezanof Drive between the City of Kodiak and the Benny Benson
State Airport. This section of roadway is approximately five miles of dark two lane road
with an average speed limit of 45 miles per hour. It is a heavily travelled stretch of road
used by those going to and from the state airport, working on the United States Coast
Guard Base and commuting between outlying communities and the City of Kodiak.
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 TWENTY SEVENTH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016
ATTEST:
Nova M. Javier MMC, B#ough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Danie A. Rohrer, Borough Mayor
Resolution No. FY2017-13
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