FY2007-17 Strategic Plan for the Years 2007-2011ATTEST:
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2007 -17
Introduced by: Mayor Selby
Requested by: Assembly
Drafted by: Assembly
Introduced: 01/18/2007
Adopted: 01/18/2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ADOPTING THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE YEARS 2007 -2011
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly held a strategic planning session on
December 9, 2006; and
WHEREAS, this session culminated in the preparation of the Kodiak Island Borough Strategic
Plan for the years 2007 -2011; 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 2007 -2011 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 EIGHTEENTH DAY OF JANUARY, 2007
Nova M. Javier, CM , jBorough Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
me M. Selby, Borou
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STRATEGIC PLAN
(FISCAL YEARS 2007 -2011)
Adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH'S MISSION, VISION, AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
I. 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
• ACCESSIBILTY
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 and Federal laws,
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.
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• 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 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, 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, taking into consideration a staffing and
funding plan that strives 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
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ADOPTED POWERS
E. Emergency Services Planning
F. Community Health (restricted area - wide)'
G. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal (non area -wide, outside cities, except
Kodiak)
H. Parks and Recreation (non area -wide, outside cities)
I. Economic Development (non area -wide, outside cities)
J. Animal Control (non area -wide, outside cities)
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.
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 statewide Borough formation and school district
consolidation in order to create a fairer distribution of the cost of education.
d. Support legislative efforts to adopt cost differential foundation formula program that
will address the additional cost of education in rural areas.
2. Continue to improve on our positive and cooperative working relationship with the KIBSD
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. which documents a short (one
year) and long (six -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 and the fiscal shortfalls projected 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.
c. Seek additional funding for capital improvements approved by the voters and not yet
constructed due to significant construction cost increases since voter approval and
sale of bonds.
d. In conjunction with the school district, develop program plans that will guide facility
needs into the future planning of facility projects.
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This adopted power is restricted to Hospital and Mental Health services only.
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4. Aggressively 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 KIBSD 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 KIBSD funding and
maintenance costs for all Borough operations including enterprise funds.
a. Create a long -term 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.
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 a
fully functional Geographic Information System that can be manipulated by layers to
show trails, wetlands, land ownership, 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.
c. Use technology to increase communication between Kodiak Island communities.
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5. Maintain a low inventory of tax - foreclosed property through regular sales that minimizes
negative community impacts.
a. 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.
c. Enforce road service area powers and operations.
d. Establish a process that would develop roads in a cost effective manner.
7. Continue to review and implement land management strategies for public owned lands.
This includes land sales that are in balance with the real estate market and provide the
transfer of developable public lands to the private sector in an equitable and cost -
effective manner. Reserve KIB land for public recreation (hunting, hiking, berry picking, 4
wheeling, etc.).
a. Evaluate all Borough land on a regular basis and 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.
a. Review all forms of taxation to 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 personal property tax and make recommendations as to whether to
implement a threshold limit at which personal property is taxable.
b. Review policy that excludes property from taxation in road service areas if the
property fronts on a state ROW.
c. Review taxation policies on commercial tourism activities.
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3. Implement a Geographic Information System (GIS) for the Borough.
a. A steering committee of GIS stakeholders has been formed to address the
implementation and maintenance of a web ready GIS system.
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 — Community Development
1. Create a quarterly joint review process with the Planning and Zoning Commission to
review existing issues and new initiatives related to planning and zoning.
a. Create an incremental training program and curriculum for Planning and Zoning
Commissioners that addresses both the legal and community responsibilities of the
Planning and Zoning Commission 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. To the extent possible, merge the values of the Coastal Zone Management Program
with the Kodiak Island Borough Comprehensive Plan to provide borough -wide policy
guidance on land use and planning issues that promotes efficient use of resources
and which is concise and easy to understand by the public.
3. Review existing zoning ordinances with a focus on minimizing the amount of zones
where possible to mitigate confusion and simplify zoning administration.
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. Periodically review the inventory of public and private land that is available for
development by zoning district in order to determine whether there is adequate land
within the various zoning districts to provide for the needs of all borough residents.
c. Review and analyze area zoning to determine the need and potential placement of
various zoning districts where needed to meet the diverse needs of all Kodiak Island
Borough residents.
4. Continue to work towards high quality service delivery with reasonable staffing levels by
encouraging the efficient use of existing assets and by vigorously pursuing state /federal
planning grants.
a. Seek out and utilize other State and Federal planning programs and integrate them
with existing Borough planning needs to maximize resources.
5. Review Building Inspection Program to ensure efficient and cost effective program for
the community.
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E. Emergency Services Planning — Community Development
1. Continue to work with the City of Kodiak and other emergency responders in providing
up -to -date emergency plans.
a. Continue to seek out and implement grant programs to aid in funding the update of
emergency plans, responder's equipment purchases, and training opportunities.
b. Provide opportunities to ensure that all emergency personnel and Incident Command
Center staff are fully trained to perform their tasks in the case of emergency.
c. Continue to educate the public as to responses and procedures in the cases of
emergency.
d. Review and update tsunami sirens on Kodiak Island.
F. Community Health Goals and Objectives
1. Create Tong -term facilities Master plan for the 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
Tong -term facilities plan for the 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.
6. Work with other agencies in Kodiak to develop assisted living and other housing options
for senior citizens.
G. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Goals and Objectives
1. Consolidate existing plans and long -term needs into a comprehensive solid waste plan
that addresses the solid waste function for the next 30 years in an economic and
efficient manner.
a. Continue to monitor the Solid Waste Rate Study.
b. Identify future site for landfill expansion area (after 2020) 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.
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e. Continue to take steps that will extend the existing landfill site through
comprehensive recycling and other means for as long as possible without going out
of the current permitted area.
f. Develop a fee structure to give citizens incentive to recycle.
g. 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.
h. Continue to investigate federal and state loans and grants to pay for lateral
expansion and closeout of the existing "footprint" upon closure.
i. Encourage KIBSD and Kodiak College to recycle waste and to add recycling
education to their education programs.
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.
H. 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
c. Meet with the Parks and Recreation Committee on a quarterly basis.
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 minimum user conflict and
maximum use by 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.
I. 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.
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2. Actively pursue development of airport capacity and look for opportunities for fish cargo.
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.
4. Review ways to promote, encourage, and support the development of small
businesses /home businesses including those in the outlying communities.
5. Initiate a review of the core -area parking exemption established in KIBC 17.57.020 and
coordinate the review process with the City of Kodiak, affected property owners and the
general public.
J. 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.
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