FY2020-13 Resoultion No. FY2020-13 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Improvement Projects Priority List For The 2020 Legislative Session1
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Introduced by: Borough Manager
Drafted by: Special Projects Support
Introduced on: 11/07/2019
Adopted on: 11/07/2019
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2020-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ADOPTING A
STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2020
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 2020 legislative session are as follows:
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 parapetwalls, rooftop HVAC units
and associated ducting; repairs have been difficult to accomplish due to the type of the
roof system in place. Asbestos removal for the rain leader drains are also concerns and
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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.
MN Tustumena Replacement Vessel Construction
Estimated Project Cost $238,000,000
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 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 M/V Tustumena is an essential service to the communities of Kodiak Island and other
ports in Southwest Alaska. The project has been funded by the legislature and is
scheduled for the start of construction in the latest Department of Transportation & Public
Facilities' Statewide Transportation Improvement Project (STIP) for federal fiscal year
(FFY) 2020. Changes at the AMHS under the Dunleavy Administration suggest the
replacement project is under re-evaluation. Given the age of the MN Tustumena and
ever-increasing maintenance challenges and costs, the Kodiak Island Borough
respectfully request the department complete the design as soon as possible and
advertise for construction during FFY 2020. Moving quickly is of the utmost importance.
Otmeloi Way Reconstruction
Estimated Project Cost $7,930,000
FY06 Designated Legislative Grant $3,300,000
Requested Federal Aid Funding $4,630,000
The purpose of this project is to address health and safety concerns along Otmeloi Way,
which serves as access to North Star Elementary School and a large number of residential
properties. Otmeloi Way is currently a state owned and maintained road, however, with
completion of this project, the Kodiak Island Borough will take ownership and maintenance
responsibility. This project will:
• Reconstruct and convert Otmeloi Way and a 500 -foot portion of Mallard Way
from unpaved to paved;
• Address horizontal/vertical alignment and grade issues;
• Enhance drainage;
• Install lighting; and
• Widen the typical section to construct a facility for non -motorized users.
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Safety concerns address by this project include fugitive dust, curve radii and roadway
grades inadequate for the existing posted speed limit of 25 MPH, and the lack of a safe,
well -lit facility for children walking or biking to North Star Elementary School. This project
was specifically identified as a priority in Kodiak's adopted Safe Routes to School Plan
(2013).
The Kodiak Island Borough requests that the balance of the FY06 grant funds,
approximately $2.7 million, remain designated to this project as matching funds for federal
funding; and requests support of our Community Transportation Program nomination
application.
East Elementary Traffic Flow Improvements
Estimated Project Cost $2,000,000
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.
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.
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Safe Pathways to North Star Elementary School
Estimated Project Cost $1,500,000
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 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.
Service Area Road Improvements and Paving
Estimated Project Cost $7,500,000
Local Funds 750,000
State Funding Request $6,750,000
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.
Kodiak Island Trail Improvements
Estimated Project Cost $50,000
This sa priority identified bythe Kodiak Island Borough Parksand Recreation CommitteeThe
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 circulation plans,
drainage improvements, environmental permitting,etc.
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
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
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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.
Anton Larsen Dock, Launch Ramp, and Parking Improvements
Estimated Project Cost $2,000,000
The Anton Larsen Dock is heavily used by Port Lions and Ouzinkie residents, as well as
others living on the island's west side, commercial fishermen, charter operations, and
citizens living on Kodiak's road system. Improvements to this facility have been made in
the recent past. However, given the site's popularity, an expansion of the parking facilities
is needed. Additionally, a floating dock space is needed at the ramp so that users can
more safely pull boats or cargo to shore.
Mill Bay Beach Access and Recreation Upgrade
Estimated Project Cost $500,000
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.
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ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SEVENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2019.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ATTEST:
C/SIC/LIC (1& "& I
William Roberts, Mayor Tara Welinsky, Clerk
VOTES:
Ayes: Skinner, Turner, Arndt, Dvorak, Schroeder
Absent: Symmons
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