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Introduced by: Borough Manager
Drafted by: Special Projects Support
Introduced on: 11/01/2018
Amended: 11/01/2018
Adopted on: 11/01/2018
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2019-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ADOPTING A
STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2019
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough represents nearly 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 reviewed the borough -wide capital
improvement program adopted by the Planning & Zoning Commission and identified major
projects to submit to the Alaska Governor and State Legislative Delegation for funding
consideration; and
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 2019 legislative session are as follows:
1. Peterson Elementary School Roof Replacement and Repairs
Estimated Project Cost $3,282,467
Local Funding $985,000
State Funding Request $2,297,467
Peterson School was built in the early 1950's and expanded in early 2000's. This school has
served the families of the military base (Navy and then Coast Guard) and Kodiak's Bells Flats
neighborhood residents.
The roof on the school is an EPDM/IRMA Ballasted and Protected Membrane Roof System
that is approximately twenty-five years old. The roof has been leaking, causing rot and
degradation of support elements, specifically the parapet walls, rooftop HVAC units and
associated ducting; repairs have been difficult to accomplish due to the type of the roof system
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in place. Asbestos removal for the rain leader drains are also concerns and add cost for haz-
mat handling. This project is a priority item on the Borough's school facility repair and
replacement list and has been submitted to DEED for consideration under the department's
major maintenance program but is unlikely to get funding in next few years given competing
projects already on the list and the minimal amount of annual funding provided.
2. East Elementary Traffic Flow Improvements
Estimated Project Cost $2,000,000
Local Funding
State Funding Request $2,000,000
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 by expanding into neighboring Borough -owned
land to allow adequate parking to support increased building usage and occupant load.
3. Drainage Improvements for Chiniak Highway and Sargent Creek Intersection
Estimated Project Cost $500,000
State Funding Request $500,000
This request is to provide funding to the DOT&PF Southcoast Region, Kodiak Island District
for the construction of improvements near the intersection of the Chiniak Highway and Sargent
Creek Road. These improvements will address flooding at the intersection that sometimes
makes it impassable.
Heavy rain events occurring in conjunction with high tide cause the intersection to flood the
only roadway in and out of Bells Flats subdivision. This flooding impedes safe travel and often
leaves motorists stranded and unable to reach homes or critical services located in town.
Proposed improvements along the Sargent Creek approach to the Chiniak Highway include
bank stabilization, armoring, and rechanneling as needed to keep the river in its channel.
Roadway improvements include a modification, essentially raising the entrance, of Sargent
Creek Road as it approaches the intersection with the Chiniak Highway to elevate it above
where flood water collects.
4. Safe Pathways to North Star Elementary School
Estimated Project Cost $1,500,000
Local Funding
State Funding Request $1,500,000
Northstar Elementary School is located on a hill amongst several residential neighborhoods.
Many roads connecting the 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
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pathways or trails to connect the residential neighborhoods to the school. This project would
provide separated soft surface pedestrian pathways along Lily Drive and Anton Way.
5. Self -Activated School Crosswalk Warning Systems
Estimated Project Cost $1,300,000
State Funding Request $1,300,000
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 busy intersections
near schools.
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 self -activated
(push button) crosswalk warning systems at the intersections of Rezanof Drive and Powell
Street, and Rezanof Drive and Benny Benson Street to increase pedestrian safety near
schools located along Rezanof Drive.
6. Service Area Road Improvements and Paving
Estimated Project Cost $5,000,000
Local Funding
State Funding Request $5,000,000
This project addresses the on-going need to improve portions of Borough Service Area roads.
There are approximately 26 miles of road among four Road Service Areas that connect
residential neighborhoods with the greater Kodiak community. Paving projects will address
main thoroughfares or busy neighborhood roads. Improvements to major drainage courses,
installation of guard rails, and other identified road improvement needs may also be addressed
with this funding.
The two larger local road services areas, Road Service Area No. 1, serving an area north of
the City of Kodiak, and Women's Bay Service Area will share the funding amongst priorities
that have been determined by the road service area boards. Local contributions to road
improvements may be funded through local improvement districts where those in the district
are taxed a proportion of the project cost.
7. Anton Larsen Bay Road Extension to Ice Free Water
Estimated Project Cost $8,450,000
Funding Acquired 450,000
State Funding Request $8,000,000
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An extension of the Anton Larsen Bay Road will be a public road of approximately 2.2
miles to ice free waters just outside Anton Larsen Bay. The project will include a boat
launching ramp. The road will provide year around road access to Kodiak for residents
of Port Lions, Ouzinkie and much of the west side of Kodiak Island and all of Afognak
Island without having to travel around Spruce Cape. Year -around travel by vessel to
Kodiak around Spruce Cape is treacherous and extending the Anton Larsen Bay road
makes winter traveling safer and provides access to critical services located in the City
of Kodiak — including hospitals and businesses. The road extension will support existing
commercial operations in Marmot Bay such as Kodiak Electrical Association's Hydro -
Electric plant, Koniag, Inc.'s rock quarry and Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Association's
Kitoi hatchery.
Moreover, an extended road will enhance summer and winter recreational opportunities
and activities for all Kodiak residents. The Anton Larsen Bay road extension is
envisioned as a project undertaken by the Native Village of Ouzinkie or the Spruce
Island Develop Corporation. It will be built on a road right-of-way donated by the
Ouzinkie Native Corporation and Koniag, Inc. The road extension is also in the Sun'aq
Tribe of Kodiak's road inventory. Maintenance of the extension is expected to be by one
or both tribal entities. The route is identified in the Kodiak Transportation Plan as in
important upland facility. An environmental assessment is expected to be completed in
the summer of 2019. Funding will be from State and/or Federal funds. Cost of the project
is estimated at $8,500,000.
8. Mill Bay Beach Access and Recreation Upgrade
Estimated Project Cost $500,000
Local Funding
State Funding Request $500,000
This beach site is heavily used by residents and visitors who come to recreate in a variety of
ways at this bay located close to town. Time, tide and use have eroded safe access to the
two stretches of beach at this site. New construction items proposed here include new stairs
and walkways and trail enhancements between the two beaches, as well as a small raft/kayak
launch.
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 FIRST DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2018.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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Daniel A. Rohrer, Mayor
VOTES:
Ayes: Kavanaugh, Schroeder, Skinner, Smiley, Turner
Absent: Symmons and one Assembly vacant seat
ATTEST:
Nova M. Javier, MMO, Clerk
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