FY2009-06 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Improvement Projects Priority List For The 2009 Legislative SessionKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2009 -06
Introduced by: Manager Gifford
Requested by: KIB Assembly
Drafted by: Special Projects Support
Christiansen
Introduced: 09/18/2008
Adopted: 09/18/2008
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ADOPTING A STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 15,000 residents of the
Kodiak Island Archipelago living in six 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 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 2009 legislative session are as follows:
1. Kodiak Island Borough School Seismic Vulnerability Upgrades
Total cost for the project: $8,175,532
State funding request: $4,623,062
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 facilities included in this funding request include the Kodiak High School
Library, Kodiak Middle School, Peterson Elementary School and the Ouzinkie Village
School. The total cost of the seismic upgrades for the above schools includes funding
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from FEMA grants totaling $2,252,470, a legislative grant of $910,000 and local funding
of $390,000 for a grand total of $3,552,470. The Kodiak Island Borough School District
has submitted this project funding request of $4,623,062 to DEED as the number one
project on their FY10 Six Year Capital Improvement Plan, and if approved, funding
would be provided through the DEED Major Maintenance Program.
2. Kodiak AD &FG Research Facility
Total cost for the project: $14,600,000
State funding request: $3,110,000
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%
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 $14,000,000, KIB is requesting $6,540,000 of that amount from the Exxon Valdez
Oil Spill (EVOS) Trustee Council. That request is associated with the "research" portion
of the facility. State funds in the amount of $4,950,000 have been provided to ADF &G
and the Borough for this project.
3. New High School/Vocational Education
Total cost for the project: $115,300,000
State funding request: $23,000,000
The existing Kodiak High School Complex was built in 1966, with several additions and
renovations made throughout the years. The building is now functionally obsolete, is not
energy efficient and is overcrowded. This project will construct a new high school
building on the present site, renovate the newest portion of the existing building for
administrative offices, and demolish the remaining obsolete structures.
The primary objective of this project is to design and build a new high school with a
focus on current and future vocational and academic educational needs enriched by
essential student activities and regional community involvement. This new facility would
be built using the latest technology for energy efficiencies and sustainability.
Approximately $23 million of the cost of this project is for vocational facilities that are
needed for the Kodiak Island region. Funding for this project will come from a borough -
wide bond sale which will include local contribution and state reimbursement. The extra
space needed for vocational education causes the entire project to exceed the square
foot per student requirement which reduces any State bond reimbursement from 70% to
60% for this project. Given the state's responsibility to provide vocational education and
training, and the significantly higher costs vocational facilities add to the new high
school, the Borough is requesting legislative funding for the vocational portion of the
new high school in the amount of $23 million.
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4. New Nursing Home — Planning and Design
Total cost for the project: $700,000
State funding request: $700,000
Assessment and Analysis are the first steps necessary for planning the replacement of
Kodiak Island's only long term care facility. The current facility is housed in a former
hospital wing that was never meant to be a nursing home, presenting space, safety,
security, and privacy concerns in an institutional environment. Planning is necessary to
determine the needs and financial feasibility of a new facility.
5. Womens Bay Emergency Shelter
Total cost for the project: $800,000
State funding request: $800,000
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.
6. Emergency Generators for Schools /Emergency Shelters
Total cost for the project: $1,200,000
State funding request: $1, 200,000
Many of our in -town and village school facilities act as emergency shelters during
extreme weather events or during times of natural or economic catastrophes. There is a
need to equip these school facilities 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 the school facilities and become part of the
building. Located at these sites, they can be tested, operated and maintained as part of
the service to the overall school building.
7. East Elementary Traffic Flow Improvements
Total cost for the project: $495,000
State funding request: $495,000
Design and reconfiguration of the existing parking area will reduce risks by providing for
a safer separation of pedestrians, small vehicle traffic and bus loading /unloading. 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 load.
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8. Traffic Safety Lighting (City of Kodiak to United States Coast Guard Base)
Total cost for the project: $3,000,000
State funding request: $3,000,000
One road connects the City of Kodiak to the state airport, the U.S. Coast Guard Support
Center and neighborhoods located roughly south of town. The stretch of roadway
between the city limits and the Coast Guard Base is approximately five miles of dark,
two lane winding roadway with an average speed limit of 45 miles per hour. Street
lighting is a significant safety concern along this section of road.
9. Service Area Paving
Total cost for the project: $4,000,000
State funding request: $2,000,000
This project would address the need to pave portions of the service area either main
thoroughfares or busy neighborhood roads. Along with the paving of 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. The
Borough maintains approximately 25 miles of road within several service areas.
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 paving needs exceed the total estimated project
budget; therefore projects will be phased in and completed on a priority basis as funding
is available.
10. Bayside Volunteer Fire Department Building Addition
Total cost for the project: $2,550,000
State funding request: $1,350,000
This proposed multi -use facility will be used to house 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 service area board 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 $1,200,000.
11. Baranof Park Improvements
Total cost for the project: $6,000,000
State funding request: $3,000,000
This project will replace the track and 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
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12. Rezanof Drive Pavement Rehabilitation and Upgrade
Total cost for the project: $10,000,000
State Funding Request: $10,000,000
Funding for this project would repair eight (8) miles of ruts on Rezanof Dr. in order to
extend the service life of the existing pavement on this state owned road, part of the
Alaska Highway system. Approximately 8 miles of road from Abercrombie to the Coast
Guard base have deteriorated with ruts and breaking pavement and is in need of serious
repair which would include pavement overlay of the entire 8 miles. Rezanof Dr. is the
route connecting Kodiak with the state -owned airport and the US Coast Guard base.
Rezanof Dr. is a major thoroughfare and used extensively by citizens living on the road
system on Kodiak Island from Abercrombie through the City of Kodiak and past the
Coast Guard base. This road is owned and maintained by the State of Alaska
Department of Transportation & Public Facilities and is listed as number 29 out of 100
worst roads in Alaska that need repair and no funding has been identified by ADOT &PF
to make the necessary repairs. This road project is not included in the Statewide
Transportation Improvements Program (STIP) and could be years away from receiving
any federal -aid funds.
Section 2:
ATTEST:
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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 the
Kodiak Middle School and the Kodiak High School, neither of which have any other
outdoor educational facilities. Improvements to Baranof Park are estimated to cost $6
million, with at least half the cost of these improvements attributed to Kodiak Island
Borough School District use of the facility. Detailed engineering plans and bid
specifications for these needed improvements will be completed this fiscal year. The
community is requesting funding support for half the estimated cost of constructing
these important community and school district facilities.
Kodiak Island Borough
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 EIGHTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2008
Nova M. Javier, CMq,/ Borough Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Jere* e M. Selby, B
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