FY2009-17 Adopting A Federal Capital Improvement Projects Priority List For The Fiscal Years 2009-2013KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2009 -17
Introduced by: Manager Gifford
Requested by: Borough Assembly
Drafted by: Special Projects
Support Christiansen
Introduced: 01/22/2009
Adopted: 01/22/2009
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
ADOPTING A FEDERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2009 -2013
WHEREAS, a 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 six main capital improvement 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 six federal capital improvement project priorities
for fiscal years 2009 -2013 are as follows:
1. Kodiak - Near Island Research and Administration Facility
Total estimated cost of the project $14,600,000
Federal Funding Requested $ 3,110,000
This project is a classic Federal- State -Local collaboration. ADF &G needs roughly 60% more
space to conduct its science, management, and enforcement mission in the Gulf of Alaska
region. There is a particular need for additional lab space to accommodate research.
ADF &G's research is focused on Steller sea lion stocks, crab stocks, and ground fish. The
new facility would be located on Near Island adjacent to the existing Kodiak Fisheries
Research Center, a research facility dedicated to NOAA and University of Alaska research
efforts on Borough land. The State of Alaska has committed roughly $5 million to the
project, and an application to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council is currently
pending for $6.5 million. An additional investment of $3.1 million is necessary to finance this
public infrastructure. This would be a major step forward in realizing Kodiak's Tong -term
objective of developing a Federal -State collaborative marine science campus on Near
Island.
2. Anton Larsen Dock (design, repair and construction)
Total cost of the project $1,000,000
Federal Funding Requested $1,000,000
The Anton Larsen Floating Dock is located 18 miles from the town of Kodiak. 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. 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.
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 from this dock,
bypassing the potential risk to loss of life and property that is huge when navigating around
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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 design an improvement to
this important facility.
3. Womens Bay Emergency Shelter
Total cost of the project $1,200,000
Federal Funding Requested $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 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 House.
This existing building acts as a community gathering center, but there is presently no
additional space to respond to shelter needs in times of crisis. A proposed 2,500 square
foot addition with an emergency generator is proposed at a cost of $1,200,000.
4. Kodiak Roads
Total cost of the project $7,500,000
Federal Funding Requested $5,000,000
The Kodiak Island Borough has been struggling to meet the demand for maintaining its
existing road system. Most of the population growth is occurring outside of the Kodiak city
limits, falling within the Borough's jurisdiction. As this population increases, the dirt roads
become increasingly unsafe and more expensive to maintain. Many of these roads are
composed of compacted gravel topped with finer material. The local material used for road
construction is slate that is quite soft and breaks down rapidly after being compacted by
traffic, road maintenance, and snow removal. The road material presents a continuous
struggle to maintain in a rainy climate, requiring frequent pot hole and drainage repair.
During dry spells, fine airborne dust creates visibility hazards and respiratory health
concerns. Additionally, children walk along the road corridors when going to school, and
the decaying road surfaces present safety issues for them.
5. Rezanof Drive Pavement Rehabilitation and Upgrade
Total cost for the project: $10,000,000
Federal Funding Requested $10,000,000
Funding for this project would repair eight miles of ruts on Rezanof Dr. in order to extend
the service life of the existing pavement on the 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 and Public
Facilities and is listed as number 29 out of 100 worst roads in Alaska that need repair; 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.
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6. New High SchoolNocational Education
Total cost for the project: $115,300,000
Federal Funding Requested $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. 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.
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 Project Priorities adopted by the Kodiak
Island Borough Assembly.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS TWENTY SECOND DAY OF JANUARY, 2009
n
Nova ? 1. Javier, CM Borough Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
me M. Selby, Borou
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