2005-14 Federal CIP 2006-2010KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2005 -14
Introduced by: Interim Manager Galstad
Requested by: Assembly
Drafted by: Eng /Fac Director Cassidy
Introduced: 02/17/2005
Amended: 02/17/2005
Adopted: 02/17/2005
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ADOPTING A FEDERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2006 -2010
WHEREAS, a federal capital improvement program has been adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly that identifies the needs of the community for the next five (5) years; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough has identified six main projects to submit to the Alaska
Congressional Delegation for funding consideration;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH that:
Section 1: The Kodiak Island Borough's top three federal capital improvement project priorities for
fiscal years 2006 -2010 are as follows:
1. Kodiak /Kenai Fiber Optic Cable $14,500,000
The construction of a fiber optic cable linking Kodiak with Anchorage and the world would support
new economic development in an area where our primary economic sector, commercial fishing, is
experience a downturn. The benefits of cable over satellite include greater reliability, secure
transmission, and additional capacity to serve the local economy as well as provide a secure and
reliable system for the Kodiak's Rocket Launch Facility
2. Kodiak Near Island Research and Administration Facility $4,480,000
Locating a new Alaska Department of Fish and Game building on Near Island and adjacent to its federal
counterpart will have many obvious advantages. Information sharing is just one. But the real crux of the
justification for this new building is the shortcomings found in the existing ADF &G building as identified in
the ASCG "Condition Survey" performed in 2002. In the report it is demonstrated that there is a need for
additional space (approximately 60% more), which includes basic lab space. Though the cost of
construction of a new facility is estimated to be $8,000,000, the KIB will be requesting through the Exxon
Valdez Oil Spill (EVOS) Trustee Council an amount associated with research space only. That space is
approximately 56% of the total space of this facility. The estimated cost to repair the existing ADF &G
building is projected to be $1.5 million dollars. Even with completion of these improvements, the building
does not provide the space needed by the organization.
3. Kodiak Landfill - Lateral Expansion /Close Out of Existing Footprint $6,754,585
The costs to operate and manage a landfill on an island in the North Pacific are substantial. But
alternatives are limited. As one of the busiest commercial fishing and processing ports in the nation,
having a functioning landfill is a vital piece of infrastructure and important to the local economy.
Construction of the landfill's lateral expansion (Phase 3) is planned to occur in the next few years.
Initial preparation for the lateral expansion area hegan in 1 998/1999 It is antiripateri that use of the
lateral expansion area will occur approximately one year before the existing landfill reaches capacity.
The lateral expansion site is a maximum eight -acre cell with an estimated nine to twelve year
capacity. It will be constructed immediately east of the existing landfill and utilize some of the
existing infrastructure.
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Expansion costs per acre are estimated at $61,213 for site preparation and $244,852 for a liner and
leachate collection system. Engineering /Design costs are estimated at $306,000. Total capital cost
for the projects is estimated to be $6,754,585 for this 8 -acre cell.
4. Anton Larsen Boat Floating Dock $500,000
The Anton Larsen Floating Dock is located 18 miles from town. It is a facility that is heavily used by
residents of the communities of Port Lions, and Ouzinkie as well as those living on the island's west
side. During the summer it is used by charter boats and sports and commercial fishermen.
It was originally constructed as a supply dock for work associated with the Terror Lake Hydroelectric
Project. Instead of dismantling the dock upon the completion of the dam, the Borough became
interested in it. This interest resulted from the boating public's desire for a safer route to the
community of Kodiak through Anton Larsen Bay. A road leads to the City of Kodiak from this dock.
The potential risk to loss of life and property is huge when navigating around Spruce Cape. Spruce
Cape is one of the most dangerous stretches of water on Kodiak Island and many people risk
navigating around this cape to receive essential services. The MB improved the dock in 1995 by
driving piles and refurbishing the floating dock structure. Much more needs to be done to replace
the dock and piles and improve this important facility.
5. Chiniak Tsunami Center Expansion Project $250,000
The community of Chiniak is located almost 40 miles from the City of Kodiak. There is a need for an
emergency shelter in time of a crisis. Phase I of the construction of the evacuation center was
completed in 1990, but there is a need for an addition to the existing structure. Though designed to
be a larger facility, funding for its entire construction never materialized. This funding would
complete the design of an addition, as well as upgrade the present water system and backup
generator. Presently the shelter also serves a dual purpose acting as the community's library and
community center.
6. Womens Bay Emergency Shelter $575,000
There is no emergency shelter in the Womens Bay Community. Womens Bay is located 8 miles from
town and 2 miles from the USGC Support Center. Should there be a tsunami that destroys the
roads, or a rock slide at the Pillar Mountain slide area or the Womens Mountain site, the community
of 670 residents would be without support services. A logical location for an emergency shelter is
adjacent and attached to the Womens Bay Fire House. This existing building acts as a community
gathering center, but there is presently no additional space to respond to sheltering needs in times of
a crisis. A proposed 2,500 square foot addition with an emergency generator is proposed at a cost
of $575,000.
Section 2:
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
The Kodiak Island Borough administration is hereby instructed to advise Congress and
the appropriate agencies of the United States Federal Government of the Capital
Improvement Program and priorities adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SEVENTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2005
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ATTEST: "rome M. Selby, Borough Mayo
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Ju th A. Nielsen, cmc Borough Clerk
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