FY2021-20 A Resolution Of The Assembly Of The Kodiak Island Borough Adopting A State Legislative Capital Improvement Projects Priority List For The 2021 Legislative Session1
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Introduced by: Manager Powers
Drafted by: Special Projects Support Christiansen
Introduced on: 11/05/2020
Amended: 11/05/2020
Adopted on: 11/05/2020
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2021-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ADOPTING A
STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2021
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 2021 legislative session are as follows:
MN Tustumena Replacement Vessel Construction
Estimated Project Cost $238,000,000
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
was scheduled for the start of construction in the initial FY 2020-2023 Department
of Transportation & Public Facilities' Statewide Transportation Improvement
Program (STIP) for federal fiscal year (IFFY) 2020. Changes at the AMHS under the
Dunleavy Administration suggest the replacement project is under re-
evaluation. Construction is now shown occurring after FFY2023 in the proposed
2020-2023 STIP Amendment No. 1. 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 as soon as possible. Moving quickly is of the utmost
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importance.
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 new vessel must match the current ocean-going fleet in versatility and
capabilities, including the ability to serve all communities currently served by the MN
Tustumena.
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 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.
Peterson Elementary School Roof Replacement and Repairs
89 1 Estimated Project Cost $3,282,467
90 Local Funding $985,000
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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 in place. Asbestos removal for the rain leader
drains are also concerns and add cost for hazardous materials 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.
Otmeloi Way Reconstruction
Estimated Project Cost $7,930,000
FY06 Designated Legislative Grant $3,300,000
Requested Federal Aid Funding $4,630,000
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.
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 many 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.
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).
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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.
Sargent Creek Community Playground & Basketball Court
Estimated Project Cost $110,000
The small playground located at 538 Sargent Creek Road by the Women's Bay Fire
Department needs to be updated. The park experiences a significant level of use
by families in the neighborhood, as it is the only park/playground on the Sargent
Creek side of Womens Bay. Swings, benches, and picnic tables have been updated
in recent years, but the other play equipment is rusted and needs replacement. A
similar playground project took place at the Panamaroff Park in 2014. Cost
estimates are from that project. The Womens Bay Community Coalition is
committed to seeking funding from a variety of sources and are willing to provide
volunteer labor as needed. Kodiak Island Borough owns the land where the park is
located.
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
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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 Committee.
The purpose of the projectwouklbetodesignand implementtrailsystem 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 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
State Funding Request
$500,000
$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, and a small raft/kayak launch.
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Waste to Energy Project at the Kodiak Island Borough Landfill
Estimated Project Cost
State Funding Request
$36,000,000
$36,000,000
Due to the cost of regulatory requirements for land filling, the Kodiak Island Borough
is looking toward moving to a "waste to energy" project to process municipal solid
waste.
Waste can equal a useful resource — post recycled waste, unprocessed municipal
solid waste, commercial and residential Construction and Demolition waste,
biosolids, RDF (refuse derived fuel), can all be considered feed stock for a sequential
to continuously fed Batch Oxidation System (cBOS). In conjunction with cBOS,
increased recycling can also be a viable alternative and diversion if feasible markets
exist for recyclable products and the reduced energy required to recycle many
materials reduces the overall gas emissions when coupled with a cBOS System.
Material recycling (steel, aluminum, cardboard) are highly recyclable byproducts in
a normal waste stream. Gasification is not incineration. Incineration produces ash
that normally requires internment in a landfill. Gasification produces 5% or less inert
ash that could be sold or used as aggregate when the system is properly managed.
cBOS systems are normally suited for local or regional energy production. The
localized plant in conjunction with an energy producing source is one of the most
cost-effective methods for waste disposal currently available. Localized use of
energy to where it is produced is highly cost effective. Unsorted municipal waste is
the most common feedstock for Batch Oxidation Systems however a diverse range
of materials including municipal, commercial, medical, construction and demolition,
certain approved Haz Mat, tires, treated sewage sludge, animal remains, medical
wastes are possible.
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 2020.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
i'lliarn Robe s, ayor _
L. Rice, Borough Clerk
VOTES:
Ayes: Arndt, Dvorak Kavanaugh, Schroeder, Skinner, Symmons, and Turner
Noes:
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