FY2007-19 Federal Capital Improvement Program for FY2007-2011KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2007 -19
Introduced by: Manager Gifford
Requested by: Assembly
Drafted by: E &F Director Cassidy
Introduced: 01/18/2007
Adopted: 01/18/2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
ADOPTING A FEDERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2007 -2011
WHEREAS, a federal capital improvement program has been adopted by the Kodiak Island
Borough Assembly that identifies the needs of the community over the next five (5) years; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough has identified five main projects to submit to the Alaska
Congressional Delegation for funding consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH THAT:
Section 1: The Kodiak Island Borough's top five federal capital improvement project priorities
for fiscal years 2007 -2011 are as follows:
1. Kodiak Near Island Research and Administration Facility $5,000,000
Locating a new Alaska Department of Fish and Game building on Near Island and adjacent to its
federal counterpart will have many advantages; information sharing is just one. However, the
real 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 $10,018,667 the KIB will be
requesting through the Exxon Valdez 011 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 projects to be $1.5 million dollars. Even
with completion of these improvements, the building does not provide the space needed by the
organization.
2. Anton Larsen Boat Floating Dock $1,000,000
The Anton Larsen Floating Dock is located 18 miles from the town of Kodiak. It is a facility that is
heavily used by residents of the rural communities of Port Lions and Ouzinkie, as well as those
living on the island's west side. During the summer it is also 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
form this dock. The potential risk to Toss 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 KIB
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.
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3. 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 USCG Support Center. Should there be a tsunami that destroys
the roads, or a rock slide at the Pillar Mountain slide area or the Old 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 Department. This existing
building acts as a community gathering center, but there is presently no additional space to
respond to shelter needs in times of crises. A proposed 2,500 square foot addition with an
emergency generator is proposed at a cost of $636,000.
4. Kodiak Roads $5,000,000
Many of the roads on Kodiak are composed of compacted gravel topped off with finer material.
The local material utilized for road construction is mudstone that breaks down into finer material
after being compressed by traffic, road maintenance and snow removal. This material presents a
continuous struggle to maintain in a rainy climate; resulting pot holes and drainage repair are
frequent and common issues. Also, there is a desire to pave major local roads with asphalt to
eliminate the hazardous wind borne haze caused by dust. The cost of asphalt alone for these
roads is $200 /ton; this price does not include engineering, road preparation and improved
drainage needed prior to paving these roads.
5. Kodiak Safe Trails $1,500,000
This project will provide safe pedestrian and bicycle access to North Star Elementary School for
school children. The project is the construction of multiple separated and lighted pathways
adjacent to existing roads. Presently children walk and bike on these roads on their way to and
from school each day. These roads remain dark during the winter months, and many times
conflicts occur between the children walking or riding their bikes to school and residential, bus,
and construction traffic. This is especially the case during the hazardous times when plowed
snow berms narrow the already confined roadway.
Section 2. 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.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS EIGHTEENTH DAY OF JANUARY 2007
Nova M. Javier, CMC, :rough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
me M. Selby, Borough Ma
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