FY2007-16 2007 State Legislative CIP Priority ListKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2007 -16
Introduced by: Manager Gifford
Requested by: Assembly
Drafted by: Eng /Fac Director Cassidy
Introduced: 12/07/2006
Amended: 12/07/2006
Adopted: 12/07/2006
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ADOPTING A STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2007 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, The Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 15,000 residents of the
Kodiak Island Archipelago living in 6 incorporated cities and one community governed by a
tribal council government; and
WHEREAS, a Borough — wide state legislative capital improvement program has been
adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly that identifies the major needs of the island
community for the next five (5) years; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough has identified major projects to submit to the Alaska
State Legislative 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 State Legislative capital improvement project
priorities for the 2007 legislative session are as follows:
1. Kodiak Landfill B Lateral Expansion /Close Out of Existing Footprint
$6,755,000
The costs to operate and manage a landfill on an island in the North Pacific are substantial,
and 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 began in 1998/1999. It is anticipated
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.
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.
2. Kodiak Near Island Research and Administration Facility
$10,018, 670
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
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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. Peterson Elementary School Seismic Vulnerability Project
$550,000
The 1946 wing of the Peterson Elementary School has been found to be seismically
deficient to withstand a major earthquake. This facility has been reviewed by structural
engineers who have reviewed all of the school districts facilities. A cost benefit analysis has
also been performed and has determined that the most cost effective way to address the
problem to repair those connections between the roof and the wall and the wall and the
foundation is with a half a million dollars of improvements.
4. Womens Bay Emergency Shelter
$636,000
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 Womens Mountain or Pillar Mountain, 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.
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. East Elementary Traffic Flow Improvements
$950,000
Design and reconfigure existing parking area so that it allows for a safer separation of
pedestrians, small vehicle traffic and bus loading and unloading. New design will require an
increase in total area to allow adequate parking to support building usage and occupant
load.
7. Traffic Safety Lighting (City of Kodiak to Kodiak State Airport)
$1,500,000
Having a lighted traffic way to the island's major state airport is important. Most Kodiak
residents travel to the airport to leave the island, but also to pick up or drop off friends and
family. In addition, the U.S. Coast Guard Support Center is located beyond the airport. Many
civilians are employed on the military base who travel this dark roadway.
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8. Woodland Acres Paving Project
$2,579,646
This project would pave approximately 9000 lineal feet of a residential neighborhood in
Kodiak. Along with the paving would be improvements to a major community drainage
course that runs through a portion of the Woodland Acres neighborhood. A number of
residences are served with grinder pumps for waste water disposal. This project would
eliminate this method with the install a gravity line to serve this area.
Paving this neighborhood eliminates poor air quality experienced by the neighborhood
because the road construction material easily breaks down in to fine air borne dust, Kodiak's
freeze thaw promotes major maintenance issues with the development of pot holes.
Residents have established a paving district and will contribute up to 50% of the engineering
and improvement costs.
9. Feasibility Study of an Island -Wide Marine Transportation System
$250,000
This feasibility study will examine an island wide marine transportation system. A regional
ferry operated by the Alaska Marine Highway System would service the communities of
Kodiak Island. This proposed service will tie into the larger state ferry system services
connecting Kodiak to the mainland of Alaska. This important infrastructure will service many
of the communities on the Kodiak Archipelago with a regular passenger and freight haul
service. It could promote new local economic opportunities for communities.
10. Bayside VFD Building Addition
$1,200,000
This proposed multi -use facility will be used for the new fire fighting vehicles recently
purchased by the district as well as an emergency shelter during times of need. This Fire
Protection Area is the largest on Kodiak serving the majority of the population outside the
city limits of the City of Kodiak. The Board of this service area has been setting aside money
each budget cycle towards the construction of this addition and will be a major contributor in
the financing of this facility.
Section 2:
ATTEST:
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The Kodiak Island Borough administration is hereby instructed to advise our
state of Alaska 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 SEVENTH DAY OF DECEMBER 2006
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