FY2022-11 A State Legislative Capital Improvement Projects Priority List For The 2022 Legislative Session1
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Introduced by: Interim Borough Manager thru the Mayor
Drafted by: Special Projects Support
Introduced on: 11/18/2021
Adopted on: 11/18/2021
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2022-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ADOPTING A
STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2022
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 13,000 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that:
The Kodiak Island Borough's State Legislative capital improvement project priorities for the 2022
legislative session are as follows:
MN Tustumena Replacement Vessel Construction
Estimated Project Cost - $238,000,000
The MN 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 FY2020-2023 Department of
Transportation & Public Facilities' Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
for federal fiscal year (FFY)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
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.
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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.
Peterson Elementary School Roof Replacement and Repairs
Estimated Project Cost $2,400,000
Local Funding $840,000
Needed Funds $1,560,000
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 25 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 Department of Education and Early
Development (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. '`—
Main Elementary School Roof Evaluation and Design
Estimated Project Cost $80,000
Needed Funds $80,000
The cedar shingle roof of Main Elementary is beyond its serviceable life. A full structural
investigation and design documents are necessary for replacement of the roof with
asphalt shingle.
East Elementary School Roof Evaluation and Design
Estimated Project Cost $100,000
Needed Funds $100,000
The metal roof on the west section East Elementary School has reached degradation
and requires replacement. A full evaluation of the roof structure and design of a
replacement is necessary.
Safe Pathways to North Star Elementary School
Estimated Project Cost $1,500,000
Needed Funds $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 ti
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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.
Waste to Energy Project at the Kodiak Island Borough Landfill
Estimated Project Cost $36,000,000
Needed Funds $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, demolition waste, biosolids, and refuse derived fuel (RDF), 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, and 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, and medical
wastes are possible.
Port Lions Water and Sewer Distribution Project
Estimated Project Cost $2,500,000
Needed Funds $2,500,000
The current water/sewer distribution infrastructure in Port Lions was built in 1994. A life
span of twenty-five (25) years is considered normal for coastal Alaska. In addition to being
aged out, the system was not installed correctly during the 1994 project and has been a
drain on City resources for repair and maintenance from the beginning. The annual water
and sewer department budget is often exceeded due to unexpected emergency projects
that are connected to the failing system.
The City of Port Lions has requested the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium put a
replacement project in theirfunding pipeline, however recent communication with ANTHC,
indicates that projects for Old Harbor and Ouzinkie are ahead of Port Lions and that it
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could be a number of years before the Port Lions water and sewer distribution system can
be replaced.
Drainage Improvements for Chiniak Highway and Sargent Creek Intersection
Estimated Project Cost $500,000
Needed Funds $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 $150,000
Local Funding $2,000
Needed Funds $148,000
The small playground located at 538 Sargent Creek Road by the Women's Bay Fire
Department was installed more than 30 years ago and needs to be updated. The
Sargent Creek Playground 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. There are currently just 4 pieces of equipment, 3 of which are rusted and in need
of removal and replacement. There is also an existing basketball court, but it lacks
pavement and sits on a grassy patch of ground. Significant ground/site prep work,
including pouring cement, would be required to bring the basketball court to a functional
level.
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.
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Service Area Road Improvements and Paving
Estimated Project Cost $7,500,000
Local Funds $750,000
Needed Funds $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.
Port Lions Road Improvement Project
Estimated Project Cost $1,200,000
Needed Funds $1,200,000
The residents of Port Lions are currently driving on what is left of the original surface
gravel for the approximately five (5) miles of State Route in our community. The State
Route runs from the Airstrip through the Port Lions Subdivision, around Settlers' Cove,
through the Wakefield Subdivision, to the Ferry Dock. It is the only means of access to
air and ferry travel for the residents. It is also the access route for families residing in the
Wakefield Subdivision to get to the School, Post Office, both Churches, and Small Boat
Harbor. There are approximately two and a half (2.5) additional miles of roadway in Port
Lions which are residential streets and drives.
A project to resurface the State Route was on the AK DOT STIP in 2003-2004, but it
suddenly disappeared from the STIP, and none of our efforts to have it placed back on
the STIP have not been successful. The condition of the State Route in 2003 was not
good, and it has steadily deteriorated since. There is simply no surface D-1 left. Dust in
the summer, mud in the fall/winter, and potholes year-round are chronic problems
affecting the health of the residents in the community (especially those with COPD,
asthma, and other lung conditions) and beating up vehicles (flat tires are very common,
door hinges and shock absorbers fail frequently).
The Native Village of Port Lions and the City of Port Lions share road maintenance
efforts in the village, but neither entity has sufficient resources to address the current
condition of the State Route, including the production of enough D-1 gravel to
accomplish resurfacing of this route.
Kodiak Island Trail Improvements
Estimated Project Cost $50,000
Needed Funds $50,000
This is a priority identified by the Kodiak Island Borough Parks and Recreation Committee.
The purpose of the project would be to design and implement trail system improvements
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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, and environmental permitting, etc.
Anton Larsen Bay Road Extension to Ice Free Water
Estimated Project Cost $8,450,000
Funding Acquired $450,000
Needed Funds $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-round travel by vessel to Kodiak around Spruce Cape is treacherous. 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 hydro -electric plant, Koniag Inc. 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.
Chiniak Highway Paving
Estimated Project Cost $42,000,000
Needed Funds $42,000,000
The residents of Chiniak are requesting funding for paving the Chiniak Highway from mile
marker 30 to mile marker 42. The road, owned by the state, requires grading, drainage
work, paving and construction of pedestrian facilities. Currently the road is gravel which
poses increased icy conditions in the winter and is dusty at all times of the year when dry.
The gravel road requires continual maintenance. The residents believe that maintenance
will be reduced, and public health and safety will increase with the paving of the road. It
is requested that this project be added to the Statewide Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP) and the Federal -Aid Highway Program.
Ouzinkie Electrical Distribution System
Estimated Project Cost $1,500,000
Needed Funds $1,500,000
Age and exposure to salt -water atmosphere have revealed that all the transformers on
Ouzinkie's electric distribution system have rusted out. When the lids rust thru, water gets
into the transformer causing extreme loads, short circuits, and the potential, (due to buildup
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of gas pressure), of explosion with consequences to individuals and property in the vicinity.
It is expected that this preventive renovation will reveal other situations such as individual
poles that need replacement and rerouting of transmission lines. A highly critical and
significant section of Ouzinkie's power is connected to the hydroelectric plant. This
connection is by direct burial concentric neutral 7,200 -volt power lines. This quality of cable
as it was installed has been estimated by Kodiak Electric Association's Electrical Engineer
to have exceeded its normal expected life and is subject to failure any day. The western
section of town is serviced by the same type of cable and there is no possibility of delivering
power to these residents, temporary or otherwise when this failure occurs.
It is requested that this project be engineered and managed by the Alaska Energy
Authority.
City of Larsen Bay Water Distribution Lines
Estimated Project Cost $1,700,000
Needed Funds $1,700,000
The City of Larsen Bay water distribution system is losing approximately 40,000 gallons of
water every 24 hours due to unidentifiable leaks in the system. All of the leaks that could be
found have been repaired, however the water plant is working 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week and during the summer months there is difficulty keeping up with the water usage.
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 EIGHTEENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2021.
KODIAK ISLAND PADROUGH
Wi am obe s, Mayor
VOTES:
Ayes: Delgado, Griffin, Smith, Turner, and Arndt
Noes: Smiley
Absent: Williams
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
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