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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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 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 Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2021-20 Page 1 of 6 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 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 Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2021-20 Page 2 of 6 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 III 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 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). Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2021-20 Page 3 of 6 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 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 Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2021-20 Page 4 of 6 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 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. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2021-20 Page 5 of 6 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 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: Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2021-20 Page 6 of 6