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2005-12 Adopting a Strategic Plan for Years 2005-2009KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH RESOLUTION NO. FY2OO5 -12 Introduced by: Mayor Selby Requested by: Assembly Drafted by: Assembly Introduced: 01/20/2005 Adopted: 01/20/2005 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ADOPTING THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE YEARS 2005 -2009 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly held strategic planning sessions on November 19 -20, 2004; and WHEREAS, these sessions culminated in the preparation of the Kodiak Island Borough Strategic Plan for the years 2005 -2009; and WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Strategic Plan outlines the Kodiak Island Borough's mission, vision, and guiding principles; and WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly desires a formal adoption of the Kodiak Island Borough Strategic Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY that the Kodiak Island Borough Strategic Plan for the years 2005 -2009 which outlines the Kodiak Island Borough's mission, vision, and guiding principles is hereby adopted. ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THIS TWENTIETH DAY OF JANUARY 2005 ATTEST: u dith A. Nielsen, CMC, Borough Clerk KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH me Selby, Borough M Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY 2005 -12 Page 1 of 8 STRATEGIC PLAN (FISCAL YEARS 2005 -2009) Adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Resolution No. FY 2005 -12 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH'S MISSION, VISION, AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1. MISSION Our Mission is to provide quality service to the public in a fiscally responsible manner while fulfilling Borough responsibilities and exercising powers required by Alaska Statute Title 29 and the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances. II. VISION Our vision is that the Kodiak Island Borough government is trusted and respected as a leader in providing the highest quality of services to the public in a cost effective, efficient manner, that is open, dynamic, and focused. III. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES • ACCESSIBILITY All citizens and employees throughout the Borough, regardless of abilities, will have ready access to our services and facilities. Language and culture will not be barriers. Our operations will be open to the public and will ensure fair and equitable treatment for all. • ACCOUNTABILITY We will ensure public funds will be administered as required by State law, in a manner that maximizes services in balance with available resources. We will do so in full accordance with the law and in the public interest with the highest degree of integrity. • CUSTOMERS We will operate in a customer - driven manner both internally and externally with a focus on treating all persons with courtesy and respect. We will strive to provide the highest quality service and ensure customer satisfaction. • DIVERSITY We will treat all citizens with dignity and respect. We will demonstrate through our actions an understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity and individual differences. Under no circumstances will harassment or discrimination of a sexual, religious, or racial nature be tolerated. • VALUED EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS We will enable and encourage employees and volunteers to self manage their work with the expectation that they are accountable for their decisions and actions. We will strive to provide and maintain quality - working conditions along with providing the resources necessary for success. While recognizing the Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY 2005 -12 Page 2 of 8 importance of each member's contributions to the operation, we will nurture teamwork and recognize and reward hard work, creativity, and innovation. • PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE We are committed to quality and excellence and will strive for continuous improvements and creativity and will not be satisfied with "that's the way we have always done it." • MISSION - DRIVEN We will focus our efforts on the mission of the Kodiak Island Borough and not allow needless rules and bureaucracy to get in the way of accomplishing our objectives. Flexibility and responsiveness, with accountability, will be the principal boundaries of our operation. • INTEGRITY, LOYALTY, AND TRUST Ethical conduct is paramount and we will work to create an environment of trust and loyalty based on open, honest, and positive interactions with whomever we have contact. • STEWARDSHIP We are committed to and expect the most efficient use of the public's resources and will strive to maximize the life, value, and utility of the public property under our trusteeship. • TEAMWORK We will work professionally and cooperatively together as a team with a spirit of mutual respect to accomplish our mission, recognizing the important contributions each member can bring to the operation. IV. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH GOALS The Kodiak Island Borough was created as a regional government to serve the public by financing and administering the primary functions of Education, Assessment and Collection of Taxes, Land Use through Planning and Zoning, Mental and Physical Health, and General Administration. Other services include Solid Waste Collection and Disposal, Parks and Recreation, Economic Development, and Animal Control. It is our overall goal to provide these services in an efficient and cost effective manner, and to strive for public satisfaction. The following strategies are designed to accomplish these goals and are modified annually to be used as a foundation for the design and implementation of the Kodiak Island Borough's annual budget. V. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH'S CORE STRATEGIES Overall strategic theme. To build and maintain credibility, trust, and accountability to the public. We must continually work to improve our services and allocate our resources wisely. We must listen carefully to our citizens and to fully and effectively inform them of how our actions are addressing their needs and concerns. Table of Powers MANDATORY POWERS A. Education B. General Administration and Finance C. Tax Assessment and Collection D. Planning and Zoning ADOPTED POWERS E. Community Health (restricted area - wide)' F. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal (non area -wide, outside cities) G. Parks and Recreation (non area -wide, outside cities) H. Economic Development (non area -wide, outside cities) I. Animal Control (non area -wide, outside cities) This adopted power is restricted to Hospital and Mental Health services only. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY 2005 -12 Page 3 of 8 A. Education Goals and Objectives 1. Pursue increased funding at the state and federal level to offset the local cost for education. a. Maintain a vigilant and active lobbying effort to ensure a strong voice for education at the state and federal level and pursue a formal legislative definition of "minor maintenance and in -kind expenses ", by the State. b. Continue to actively participate and support regional organizations such as the Alaska Municipal League and the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference as vehicles for increased funding for education. c. Continue to support and pursue state -wide Borough formation and School District consolidation in order to create a fairer distribution of the cost of education. 2. Continue to improve on our positive and cooperative working relationship with the Kodiak Island Borough School District to maximize efficiency and positive outcomes. a. Annually review all in -kind projects and operations prior to budget preparations by both bodies, and stipulate service types, levels and agreed costs and financial plans. b. Annually review with KIBSD all facilities and generate a comprehensive needs and condition survey for incorporation into Item A.2 -A that documents a short (one year) and long (five year) plan to address funding, staffing, and projects to address any deficiencies for each facility. c. Create a long -term fiscal plan for budget purposes that deals with the contribution cap, SB 36, and the fiscal shortfalls projected for the State of Alaska in 2004 -2005, that minimizes negative impacts on school district operations and ensures solid educational programs and adequate maintenance and operations of school facilities. d. Seek cooperative solutions to educational needs that are balanced, sustainable, and effective. 3. Continue with the current momentum towards addressing the physical condition and safety needs of educational facilities to ensure safe, healthy, and well - maintained facilities that are conducive to a positive learning environment. a. Develop and proceed with the planning, design, and construction of school and related capital improvements as approved by the voters. b. Continue to seek funding for student safety projects including safe student access to school facilities. 4. Aggresively pursue a vocational educational program that addresses regional needs and includes a cooperative effort between educational providers. This program will include the renovation of the existing voc -ed facility and the addition of a community voc -ed facility that is integrated with the needs of the School District and the Kodiak College with a goal of providing training and skills to address the needs of the local economy. Continue to support educational solutions between the College and KIBSD that generate training and educational opportunities that assist transition from school to work. a. Work with stakeholders to generate a listing of local labor needs to ensure training funds are appropriate and focused. b. Continue to work with the Kodiak Island Borough School District in the "Career Pathways" program to ensure student needs are met and to coordinate with Kodiak College. B. General Administration and Finance Goals and Objectives 1. Create and maintain a long -term fiscal plan that incorporates Kodiak Island Borough School District funding and maintenance costs for all Borough operations including enterprise funds. Continue update the ion a. ��__� = =•'w� to u ua« the long- tertil fiscal plan to produce a reliable and comprehensive plan reflecting assumptions and fiscal projections under the current fiscal and political environment. 2. Continue to provide reliable and competent accounting services to all Borough operations and departments and ensure timely reconciliation of all accounts receivable and payable. a. Continue to protect the corpus account of the Facilities Fund to offset the need for increased taxation. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY 2005 -12 Page 4 of 8 b. Safeguard Borough assets through an investment program that stresses safety of principal as a priority but still yields sufficient returns on investments to offset the need for tax dollars. 3. Annually examine user fees during the budget process to ensure the fee structure fairly reflects the cost of providing special services or objectively quantifies general fund subsidies for Assembly consideration. a. Ensure all user fees cover the actual cost of providing the service unless a lower level of funding has been approved by the Assembly to minimize general fund subsidies of special services. 4. Increase the volume and quality of public information and education using all forms of media in a cost - effective manner that allows for interactive or two -way communications. a. Expand and maintain a quality web page that allows for access to public interest in items such as meeting schedules, minutes, and agendas, review items, along with maps showing trails, wetlands, ownership, and evacuation plans and additional links to other public resources. b. Provide the Assembly and public with accurate and timely financial reports that reflects the Borough's financial position in a user - friendly format. 5. Review current policies and procedures to reduce the inventory of tax-foreclosed property through annual sale that minimizes negative community impacts. a. Review current process to ensure all properties are reviewed and selected for documented public purposes prior to disposal in a timely manner. 6. Continue to work with municipalities and other service providers to increase efficiencies and cooperation that will lower costs to the citizens. a. Continue to pursue efficiencies by utilizing municipal services in a cooperative manner with all municipalities. b. Continue to review and evaluate all options for providing superior services through consolidation, annexation, unification or other methods that may maximize efficiencies. 7. Continue to review and implement land sale strategies that are in balance with the real estate market and provide the transfer of developable public lands to the private sector in a cost - effective manner. a. Evaluate all Borough land and, on a regular basis, conduct a sale of land that is appropriate for development and in demand. 8. Operate and maintain Borough facilities in a safe, healthy, and attractive manner that creates a positive environment for the community and ensures safe and reasonable access for all citizens including the physically impaired. a. Ensure lease rates of Borough facilities generate sufficient revenues to pay for adequate operational and maintenance expenses. b. Identify and seek funding sources to evaluate Borough facilities to ensure earthquake survivability. c. Ensure that all Borough buildings are brought into ADA compliance during renovation. 9. Develop and implement a methodology to systematically review and evaluate Borough operations. a. Review and update the Personnel Rules and Regulations. C. Tax Assessment and Collection Goals and Objectives 1. Continue to provide a comprehensive taxation and assessment program that is fair and equitable for all citizens and provides adequate funding to accomplish the mission statement. Review all forms _f taxation a. .� ...... all t ,um v, laAduull iu ensure 100% inclusion. b. Continue to review the property inventory to ensure valuations and data are current. 2. Review taxation options with an eye towards diversification of taxation in order to spread the tax burden as much as possible. a. Review current flat rate boat tax and make recommendations to cover cost of administration. 3. Implement a Geographic Information System (GIS) for the Borough. a. Form a steering committee of GIS stakeholders to address the implementation and maintenance of a web ready GIS system. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY 2005 -12 Page 5 of 8 b. Encourage the participation of other entities to collaborate cooperatively in the GIS process and ensure compatibility to the greatest extent possible with federal and state agencies. c. Integrate the GIS program with the E -911 system and seek financing opportunities through the grant process. D. Planning and Zoning Goals and Objectives 1. Create a bi- annual joint review process with the Planning and Zoning Commission to review existing issues and new initiatives related to planning and zoning. a. Create a stepped program and curriculum for the training of Planning and Zoning Commissioners that address both the legal and community responsibilities of the positions and recognizes the need for continued talent and expertise at this level. b. Facilitate the attendance of new commissioners to New Commissioners training programs, along with subscription services to appropriate planning books and periodicals along with building up the existing in house media library. c. Provide through the Borough clerk's office training for the proper and legal process for meetings to ensure fair and equitable treatment of Borough citizens. 2. Create and implement a phased plan for updating the Comprehensive Plan with maximum public input and review for update and incorporation of the various area plans. a. Prioritize the updating of Village Community Plans in an expedited manner to ensure their plans are current and useful in their grant applications. b. Create a template for the processing of sub -area plans that are integrated with the Borough comprehensive plan to ensure a responsive, cost effective, and active review process that facilitates citizens needs and excites and encourages citizen participation. c. To the extent possible, merge the Coastal Zone Management Plan with the Borough Comprehensive Plan to maximize efficiencies and minimize confusion. 3. Review existing zoning ordinances with a focus on minimizing the amount of zones where possible to mitigate confusion. a. Periodically review adopted zoning districts to ensure that they are appropriate and focused on the needs and direction provided by the Comprehensive Plan. b. Review and analyze area zoning to determine the need and potential placement of Industrial property zoning if needed. 4. Continue to work towards maximum service delivery and minimal staffing levels by increasing use and efficiencies of existing assets and state /federal planning grants and efforts. a. Seek out and utilize other State and Federal planning programs and integrate them with existing Borough planning needs to maximize resources. E. Community Health Goals and Objectives 1. Create long -term facilities Master plan for the Hospital and Counseling Center. a. Working with the consultant and advisory groups to create a long -term plan for health facility maintenance and construction to serve the needs and changing demographics of the community. b. Complete the unfinished portion of the Hospital and provide space for the Community Health Care Center along with adequate handicapped access and parking. c. Seek out additional Grant Opportunities. 2. Seek to acquire sufficient land to support future Hospital growth that is reflective of the long -term facilities plan for the au�.aia�,w plan for ll1G Hospital. a. Utilizing the product of E. 1 .a., seek to acquire sufficient land to serve any future construction needs. 3. Continue to advocate for appropriate full reimbursement of hospital costs and citizen medical expenses by the State, Federal government, and Coast Guard in a fairer manner. 4. Seek out additional grant opportunities. 5. Advocate for the best health care in a coordinated manner with Federal, State, and local agencies. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY 2005 -12 Page 6 of 8 F. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Goals and Objectives 1. Consolidate existing plans and long -term needs into a comprehensive plan that addresses the solid waste function in an economic and efficient manner. a. Continue to monitor the Solid Waste Rate Study. b. Identify future site for Landfill expansion area and options for utilization of existing Landfill after closeout. c. Conduct a Solid Waste Management Study /Analysis Survey that looks at options for the future. d. Review and implement any needed operational safety items at the landfill facility that are consistent with federal and state standards. e. Continue to take steps that will extend the existing landfill through recycling and other means for as long as possible without going out of the current permitted area. f. As part of the plan identify and quantify all forms of subsidies and equate progressive effects such as recycling to the impact on landfill life and the relationship to costs. 2. Evaluate and analyze the recycling program to create a long term participatory program and plan that is economically sustainable. a. Coordinate with stakeholders and product producers with a focus on rewarding good practices and minimizing solid waste production. b. Identify key sources of the waste stream and, through stakeholder and taskforce methods, address how to minimize the volume and costs of handling those items identified. G. Parks and Recreation Goals and Objectives 1. Evaluate and identify those lands under Borough ownership that would be appropriate for parks and recreation facilities, with a goal of a comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan to guide future decisions. a. Review urban areas for potential neighborhood pocket parks in areas of growth. b. Develop standards for playground equipment and related improvements to ensure the highest degree of utility at the lowest reasonable cost. 2. Create a road system trails plan using public participation and existing trails with a focus on a trail network that is interconnected and allows for maximum use for all citizens. a. Reenergize the Parks and Recreation Committee and complete a trail plan that is web ready and easily accessible for all citizens. 3. Encourage the Parks and Recreation Committee to move ahead with conceptual plans for Mill Bay Park and the End of the Road Park. H. Economic Development Goals and Objectives 1. Maintain vigilance and effective participation in fishery politics and legislation that advocates for long -term preservation of landings of product to the Borough and ensures any environmental restrictions on fisheries are based on sound science and fairly reflect any socio- economic impacts on our region. a. Pursue a comprehensive and effective program that leads to sustainable and economically productive fisheries that ensure the long -term health of the fishery habitat and ecosystem. b. Find and work with industry representatives that have a regional and cooperative focus to assist in the direction of efforts and resources in affecting fisheries policy and legislation. c. Determine and foster strategies to create a statewide force to offset negative, incorrect, or misleading information about fisheries 2. Actively pursue development of airport capacity and look for opportunities for fish cargo. a. Ensure the Public Air Terminal Facility is integrated with the State and Borough Transportation and Comprehensive Plans. 3. Continue to pursue high quality telecommunications access through fiber optics and Internet access to outlying areas. a. Ensure that telecommunications are integrated into the long -term plans that allow for maximum efficiencies and minimize redundancies through use of common easements and infrastructure. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY 2005 -12 Page 7 of 8 4. Review ways to promote, encourage, and support the development of small businesses/home businesses including those in the outlying communities. Animal Control Goals and Objectives 1. Continue to support a program that protects the public and animals in a cooperative cost effective and efficient manner. a. Continue to have the Community Development Department monitor the contract to ensure conflicts are minimized and public health and safety are maximized. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY 2005 -12 Page 8 of 8