FY2008-07 Legislative Priority ListKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2008 -07
Introduced by: Manager Gifford
Requested by: Assembly
Drafted by: CDD Director Cassidy
Introduced: 09/20/2007
Amended: 09/20/2007
Adopted: 09/20/2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ADOPTING A STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2008 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, The Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 15,000 residents of the
Kodiak Island Archipelago living in six (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 2008 legislative session are as follows:
1. Kodiak Island Borough School Seismic Vulnerability Upgrades
Total cost for the project: $4,463,711
State funding request: $1,815,000
Kodiak School facilities have been examined for their ability to withstand earthquakes
that occur frequently in Kodiak. A structural engineering firm was contracted to perform
the calculations and review potential ground motions and determine how these
buildings would respond to ground shaking. Many of the buildings have been found to
be deficient, but with seismic retrofitting and a benefit/cost analysis that demonstrates
that these upgrades are cost efficient, these community facilities can have an extended
useful life. The dollar figure associated with this requests is derived by taking the total
cost of the projects identified in the engineering study; adds the increase in building
cost escalation; then subtracts the amount of total federal and state grants that the
Borough has received to date for these projects as well as the local Borough
contribution to these grants and general fund contribution.
2. Kodiak Near Island AD &FG Building and Research Facility
Total cost for the project: $13,200,000
State funding request: $3,650,000
Locating a new Alaska Department of Fish and Game building on Near Island and
adjacent to its federal research facility counterpart will have many obvious advantages;
information sharing is just one. But the real justification for a new state research facility
is the shortcomings found in the existing ADF &G building constructed in 1973. These
deficiencies have been identified in the ASCG "Condition Survey" study of the existing
building performed in 2002. A second "Needs Assessment" report demonstrated that
there is a need for additional research and administrative space (approximately 60%
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more), which includes basic lab space (which has been turned into office space in the
existing building. Though the cost of construction of a new facility is estimated to be
over $13,200,000, KIB is requesting 50% of that amount from the Exxon Valdez Oil
Spill (EVOS) Trustee Council. That request is associated with the "research" portion of
the facility. The Borough will revenue bond the amount above and beyond what has
been acquired through state legislative appropriations and federal sources. The
Borough has received $2,950,000 in state appropriations.
3. Feasibility Study of an Island -Wide Comprehensive Transportation System
Total cost for the project: $250,000
State funding request: $250,000
This feasibility study will examine the comprehensive need for an island -wide air, road,
and marine transportation system including rural ferry service. This important study will
examine the current infrastructure found around the island and make recommendations
for logical development. Infrastructure improvements are important in developing
private enterprise and making many of these communities sustainable. These rural
transportation services can be an extension of and connecting to existing air and ferry
service based in the Kodiak community. Such a study is of major significance since
freight and bulk fuel delivery companies have recently ended service to villages on
Kodiak Island.
4. Womens Bay Emergency Shelter
Total cost for the project: $700,000
State funding request. $700,000
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. A
proposed 2,500 square foot addition with an emergency generator is proposed.
5. Emergency Generators for Schools /Emergency Shelters
Total cost for the project: $1,593,000
State funding request. $1,593,000
Many of our in -town and village school facilites act as emergency shelters during
extreme weather events or during times of natural or economic catastrophes. There is a
need to equip these school facilites with emergency generators to provide power for
sheltering needs and as back -up power during short term loss of electricity. These
generators will be housed permanently at these school facilities and become part of the
building. Located at these sites, they can be tested and operated and maintained as
part of the service to the overall school building.
6. East Elementary Traffic Flow Improvements
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Total cost for project: $495,000
State funding request. $495,000
Design and reconfiguration of the existing parking area will provide for a safer
separation of pedestrians, small vehicle traffic and bus loading and unloading as well as
reduce risks. A new design will require an increase in the total area of the parking lot to
allow adequate parking to support increased building usage and occupant Toad.
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7. Service Area Paving
Total cost for the project: $4,000,000
State funding request. $2,500,000
This project would address the need to pave portions of the service area either main
thoroughfares or busy neighborhood roads. Along with the paving or roads would come
improvements to major drainage course that runs through these areas.
Paving service area roads eliminates poor air quality experienced by the neighborhood
because Kodiak road construction material breaks down easily into fine air borne dust
and volcanic ash. Kodiak is at the right temperature for daily freeze of road bed material
that promotes major maintenance issues with the development of pot holes.
Residents located within the paving area will contribute through a local improvement
district a percentage of the engineering and improvement costs. Due to the high cost of
asphalt, the Borough is seeking the state's financial assistance to help to reduce the
cost to the residents. The Borough's total paving needs exceed the total estimated
project costs, therefore projects will be phased in and completed on a priority basis as
funding is available.
8. Bayside Volunteer Fire Department Building Addition
Total cost for the project: $2,300,000
State funding request. $1,900,000
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. To date that amount is $400,000.
9. Baranof Park Improvements
Total cost for the project: $5,000,000
State funding request. $2,500,000
This project will replace the aging track, field drainage, and bleacher area in Baranof
Park. The track is the only track located in the Kodiak region. In -field improvements will
include a synthetic surface for multi - purpose use and a "D" zone for field events. In
addition, a synthetic surface is planned for the second multi - purpose field located in the
Park. Baranof Park is a regional recreational facility that serves not only City residents,
but the entire region. The park serves as an important educational facility for both
Kodiak Middle School and Kodiak High School, neither of which have any other outdoor
educational facilities. Improvements to Baranof Park are estimated to cost $5 million,
with at least half the cost of these improvements attributed to Kodiak Island Borough
School District use of the facility. The City of Kodiak is moving forward with the
development of detailed engineering plans and bid specifications for these needed
improvements. The community is requesting funding support for half the estimated cost
of constructing these important community and school district facilities.
10. PKIMC — Completion of Unfinished Space
Total cost for the project: $350,000
State funding request. $350,000
A large area of the basement of the hospital building is presently utilized as storage
space. This area can be turned into a needed conference and training room. This is an
important need in a facility that is presently at capacity for use.
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11. Operating Room and Radiology Expansion and Renovation
Total cost for the project: $1,961,000
State funding request. $1,961,000
This project would add on space to the north of the hospital in the vicinity of the
Operating Room and Radiology Lab. This space would allow for an orthopedic surgeon
and permanent location of an MRI.
12. Traffic Safety Lighting - From the City of Kodiak to the Kodiak State Airport.
Total cost for the project: $2,500,000
State funding request. $2,500,000
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 that travels this dark roadway.
Section 2: 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.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS TWENTIETH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2007
Nova M. Javier, CMC, Borough Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
e M. Selby, Boro
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