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FY2010-23 Adopting The Kodiak Island Borough Strategic Plan For The Years 2010-20141 Introduced by: Mayor Selby 2 Requested by: Assembly 3 Drafted by: Assembly 4 Introduced: 01/21/2010 5 Adopted: 01/21/2010 6 7 8 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH 9 RESOLUTION NO. FY2010 -23 10 11 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH 12 ADOPTING THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH 13 STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE YEARS 2010 -2014 14 15 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly held a strategic planning session on 16 January 09, 2010; and 17 18 WHEREAS, this session culminated in the preparation of the Kodiak Island Borough 19 Strategic Plan for the years 2010 -2014; and 20 21 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Strategic Plan outlines the Kodiak Island Borough's 22 mission, vision, and guiding principles; and 23 24 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly desires a formal adoption of the Kodiak 25 Island Borough Strategic Plan; 26 27 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH 28 ASSEMBLY that the Kodiak Island Borough Strategic Plan for the years 2010 -2014 which 29 outlines the Kodiak Island Borough's mission, vision, and guiding principles is hereby 30 adopted. 31 32 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 ATTEST: J-rome M. Selby, Mayor 41 �- 42 f 43 44 45 Nova . Javier, MMC, =oro gh Clerk 46 47 48 Kodiak Island Borough THIS TWENTY FIRST DAY OF JANUARY, 2010 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Resolution No. FY2010 -23 Page 1 of 13 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 STRATEGIC PLAN 58 59 (FISCAL YEARS 2010 -2014) 60 Adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly 61 62 63 64 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH'S MISSION, VISION, AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES 65 66 I. MISSION 67 To provide quality service to the public in a fiscally responsible manner while fulfilling 68 Borough responsibilities and exercising powers required by Alaska Statute Title 29 and 69 the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances. 70 II. VISION 71 The Kodiak Island Borough Government is trusted and respected as a leader in providing 72 the highest quality of services to the public in a cost effective, sustainable, and efficient Resolution No. FY2010 -23 73 manner that is open, dynamic, and focused. 74 75 III. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES 76 • ACCESSIBILTY 77 All citizens and employees throughout the Borough, regardless of abilities, will have 78 ready access to our services and facilities. Language and culture will not be barriers. 79 Our operations will be open to the public and will ensure fair and equitable treatment 80 for all. 81 • ACCOUNTABILITY 82 We will ensure public funds will be administered as required by State and Federal 83 laws, in a manner that maximizes services in balance with available resources. We 84 will do so in full accordance with the law and in the public interest with the highest 85 degree of integrity. 86 • CUSTOMERS 87 We will operate in a customer - driven manner both internally and externally with a 88 focus on treating all persons with courtesy and respect. We will strive to provide the 89 highest quality service and ensure customer satisfaction. 90 • DIVERSITY 91 We will treat all citizens with dignity and respect. We will demonstrate through our 92 actions an understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity and individual 93 differences. Under no circumstances will harassment or discrimination of a sexual, 94 religious, or racial nature be tolerated. Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2010 -23 Page 2 of 13 95 • VALUED EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS 96 We will enable and encourage employees and volunteers to self manage their work 97 with the expectation that they are accountable for their decisions and actions. We will 98 strive to provide and maintain quality- working conditions along with providing the 99 resources necessary for success. While recognizing the importance of each 100 member's contributions to the operation, we will nurture teamwork and recognize and 101 reward hard work, creativity, and Innovation. 102 • PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE 103 We are committed to quality and excellence, will strive for continuous improvements 104 and creativity, and will not be satisfied with "that's the way we have always done it." 105 • MISSION - DRIVEN 106 We will focus our efforts on the mission of the Kodiak Island Borough and not allow 107 needless rules and bureaucracy to get in the way of accomplishing our objectives. 108 Flexibility and responsiveness, with accountability, will be the principal boundaries of 109 our operation. 110 • INTEGRITY, LOYALTY, AND TRUST 111 Ethical conduct is paramount and we will work to create an environment of trust and 112 loyalty based on open, honest, and positive interactions with whomever we have 113 contact. 114 • STEWARDSHIP 115 We are committed to and expect the most efficient use of the public's resources and 116 will strive to maximize the life, value, and utility of the public property under our 117 trusteeship. 118 • TEAMWORK 119 We will work professionally and cooperatively together as a team with a spirit of 120 mutual respect to accomplish our mission, recognizing the important contributions 121 and solutions each member can bring to the operation. 122 123 IV. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH GOALS 124 The Kodiak Island Borough was created as a regional government to serve the public by 125 financing and administering the primary functions of Education, Assessment and 126 Collection of Taxes, Land Use through Planning and Zoning, Mental and Physical Health, 127 and General Administration. Other services include Solid Waste Collection and Disposal, 128 Parks and Recreation, Economic Development, and Animal Control. It is our overall goal 129 to provide these services in an efficient and cost effective manner, taking into 130 consideration a staffing and funding plan that strives for public satisfaction. The following 131 strategies are designed to accomplish these goals and are modified annually to be used 132 as a foundation for the design and implementation of the Kodiak Island Borough's annual 133 budget. 134 135 V. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH'S CORE STRATEGIES 136 Overall strategic theme: To build and maintain credibility, trust, and accountability to the 137 public. We must continually work to improve our services and allocate our resources 138 wisely. We must listen carefully to our citizens and to fully and effectively inform them of 139 how our actions are addressing their needs and concerns. 140 Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2010 -23 Page 3 of 13 141 Table of Powers 142 143 MANDATORY POWERS 144 A. Education 145 B. General Administration and Finance 146 C. Tax Assessment and Collection 147 D. Planning and Zoning 148 149 ADOPTED POWERS 150 E. Emergency Services Planning 151 F. Community Health (restricted area- wide) 152 G. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal (non area -wide, outside cities, except 153 Kodiak) 154 H. Parks and Recreation (non area -wide, outside cities) 155 I. Economic Development (non area -wide, outside cities) 156 J. Animal Control (non area -wide, outside cities) 157 K. Road Maintenance and Construction (service areas) 158 L. Street Lighting (service areas) 159 M. Fire Protection and First Responder Emergency Medical Services (service 160 areas) 161 162 A. Education Goals and Objectives 163 1. Pursue increased funding at the state and federal and level to offset the local cost for 164 education. 165 a. Maintain a vigilant and active lobbying effort to ensure a strong voice for 166 education at the state and federal level. 167 b. Continue to actively participate and support regional organizations such as the 168 Alaska Municipal League and the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference as 169 vehicles for increased funding for education. 170 c. Continue to support and pursue statewide Borough formation and school district 171 consolidation in order to create a fairer distribution of the cost of education. 172 d. Support legislative efforts to adopt cost differential foundation formula program 173 that will address the additional cost of education in rural areas. 174 e. Encourage the Legislature to forward fund education. 175 176 2. Continue to improve on our positive and cooperative working relationship with the 177 KIBSD to maximize efficiency and positive outcomes. 178 a. Annually review all in -kind projects and operations prior to budget preparations by 179 both bodies, and stipulate service types, levels and agreed costs and financial 180 plans. 181 b. Annually review with KIBSD all facilities and generate a comprehensive needs 182 and condition survey for incorporation into Item A.2.a. which documents a short 183 (one year) and long (six -year) plan to address funding, staffing, and projects to 184 address any deficiencies for each facility. 185 c. Encourage the KIBSD to fully fund annual maintenance needs of facilities. 186 d. Create a long -term fiscal plan for budget purposes that deals with the contribution 187 cap and the fiscal shortfalls projected that minimizes negative impacts on school This adopted power is restricted to Hospital and Mental Health services only. Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2010 -23 Page 4 of 13 188 district operations and ensures solid educational programs and adequate 189 maintenance and operations of school facilities. 190 e. Seek cooperative solutions to educational needs that are balanced, sustainable, 191 and effective. 192 193 3. Continue with the current momentum towards addressing the physical condition and 194 safety needs of educational facilities to ensure safe, healthy, sustainable, and well - 195 maintained facilities that are conducive to a positive learning environment. 196 a. Develop and proceed with the planning, design, and construction of school and 197 related capital improvements as approved by the voters. 198 b. Continue to seek funding for student safety projects including safe student access 199 to school facilities. 200 c. Build partnerships with other entities to secure additional funding. 201 d. Seek additional funding for capital improvements approved by the voters and not 202 yet constructed due to significant construction cost increases since voter approval 203 and sale of bonds. 204 e. In conjunction with the school district, develop program plans that will improve 205 facility maintenance, renewal, replacement, and guide facility planning into the 206 future. 207 f. Develop a funding strategy that assures maintenance needs are adequately 208 funded. 209 g. Support vocational educational programs that address regional needs and include 210 a cooperative effort between educational providers and employers. This endeavor 211 will include renovating the existing voc -ed space to create a community voc -ed 212 facility that is designed to integrate the program needs of the KIBSD and the 213 Kodiak College in their efforts to prepare students for entry into the workforce. 214 Continue to support vocational opportunities and training. 215 216 B. General Administration and Finance Goals and Objectives 217 1. Create a long -term fiscal plan that incorporates KIBSD funding and maintenance 218 costs for all Borough operations including enterprise funds. 219 a. Create a long -term fiscal plan to produce a reliable and comprehensive plan 220 reflecting assumptions and fiscal projections under the current fiscal and political 221 environment. 222 223 2. Continue to provide reliable and competent accounting services to all Borough 224 departments and outside agencies. 225 a. Timely reconciliation of all accounts. 226 b. Prompt payment of all bills. 227 c. Preparation of a comprehensive annual financial report that meets the standards 228 of the Government Finance Officers Association. 229 d. Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports. 230 e. Keep accurate records of all Borough fixed assets. 231 232 3. To professionally manage the Borough's cash and investments, to include the corpus 233 of the Facilities Fund. 234 a. To manage the Borough's investment portfolio in the following order of 235 importance: 236 i. Protect the investments of the Borough. 237 ii. Provide liquidity to pay ongoing obligations of the Borough. 238 iii. Provide interest earnings to help defray the use of property taxes. Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2010 -23 Page 5 of 13 239 b. To monitor the banking agreement with our bank and issue and evaluate RFPs for 240 banking services. 241 c. To be proactive in the detection and prevention of fraud. 242 243 4. Provide a comprehensive risk management program for the Borough, including the 244 school district. 245 a. Identify all property that needs to be insured and determine appropriate values 246 and deductable limits. 247 b. Evaluate risk management coverage and financial condition of various insurers 248 and re- insurers. 249 250 5. Prepare a budget each year for adoption by the Borough Assembly. 251 a. Ensure the Budget meets the standards set by the Government Finance Officers 252 Association. 253 b. Ensure user fees cover the actual cost of providing the service unless a lower 254 level of funding has been approved by the Assembly to minimize general fund 255 subsidies of special services. 256 c. Pay for all recurring expenditures with recurring revenues and to use nonrecurring 257 revenues for nonrecurring expenditures. 258 d. Have a positive undesignated fund balance of at least 15% of the previous year's 259 expenditures and transfers and have a positive cash balance in all governmental 260 funds at the end of each fiscal year. 261 e. Provide for adequate maintenance of capital facilities and equipment and for its 262 timely replacement. 263 264 6. Maintain and shelter a diversified and stable revenue structure from short-run 265 fluctuations in any one revenue source. 266 a. Maintain a diversified and stable economic base by supporting policies that 267 promote tourism, fishing, agriculture, and commercial and industrial employment. 268 b. Institute standard user fees and charges for specialized programs and services, 269 where possible and reasonable. Rates will be established to recover operational 270 as well as capital or debt service costs. 271 272 6. To provide safe and efficient Management Information Services to staff and the 273 Assembly 274 a. Provide current equipment and software to Borough employees and Assembly. 275 b. Insure safety of Borough records through timely and complete backups. 276 c. Evaluate new software and hardware for use by the Borough. 277 278 7. Maintain and expand our web site. 279 a. The web site should allow public access to meeting schedules, agendas, packets, 280 minutes, and review items. 281 b. The web site should allow public access to all Borough records that are not of a 282 confidential nature. 283 c. The web site should include access to a fully functional Geographic Information 284 System that can be manipulated by layers to show trails, wetlands, land 285 ownership, evacuation plans and additional links to other public resources. 286 d. Use technology to increase communication between Kodiak Island communities. 287 288 289 290 Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2010 -23 Page 6 of 13 291 8. Maintain and expand our comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS). 292 a. Continue extending the base map layer in the geo database beyond the road 293 system to include the entire borough. 294 b. Synchronize the GIS map with the property records in the assessing department 295 database, enabling the generation of maps displaying any given selection of legal 296 or physical property characteristics. 297 c. Set up a web server, to which the database will be copied nightly, giving the 298 public continuous access to up -to -date property records and user - defined maps. 299 300 9. Collect all Borough receivables in a timely manner. 301 a. Prepare and collect property taxes in an accurate and prompt manner. 302 i. Maintain a low inventory of tax - foreclosed property through regular sales that 303 minimizes negative community impacts. 304 ii. Ensure all properties are reviewed and selected for documented public 305 purposes prior to disposal in a timely manner. 306 307 10. 11 Continue to work with municipalities and other service providers to increase 308 efficiencies and cooperation that will lower costs to the citizens. 309 a. Continue to pursue efficiencies by utilizing municipal services in a cooperative 310 manner with all municipalities. 311 b. Continue to review and evaluate all options for providing superior services 312 through consolidation, annexation, unification or other methods that may 313 maximize efficiencies. 314 c. Enforce road service area powers and operations. 315 d. Educate the public on how a neighborhood fits into service area powers and 316 procedures. 317 e. Establish a process that would develop roads in a cost effective manner. 318 319 11. Continue to review and implement land management strategies for public owned 320 lands. This includes land sales that are in balance with the real estate market and 321 provide the transfer of developable public lands to the private sector in an equitable 322 and cost - effective manner. Reserve KIB land for public recreation (hunting, hiking, 323 berry picking, 4 wheeling, etc.). 324 a. Evaluate all Borough land on a regular basis and conduct a sale of land that is 325 appropriate for development and in demand. 326 327 12. Operate and maintain Borough facilities in a safe, healthy, and attractive manner that 328 creates a positive environment for the community and ensures safe and reasonable 329 access for all citizens including the physically impaired. 330 a. Ensure lease rates of Borough facilities generate sufficient revenues to pay for 331 adequate operational and maintenance expenses. 332 b. Identify and seek funding sources to evaluate Borough facilities to ensure 333 earthquake survivability. 334 c. Ensure that all Borough buildings are brought into ADA compliance during 335 renovation. 336 d. Work cooperatively with local government entities to develop a sustainable 337 facilities replacement plan. 338 339 13. Develop and implement a methodology to systematically review and evaluate 340 Borough operations. 341 a. Review and update the Personnel Rules and Regulations. 342 Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2010 -23 Page 7 of 13 343 C. Tax Assessment and Collection Goals and Objectives 344 1. Continue to provide a comprehensive taxation and assessment program that is fair 345 and equitable for all citizens that assesses values of all properties at market value 346 a. Review all forms of taxation to ensure 100% inclusion. 347 b. Continue to review the property Inventory to ensure that property descriptions are 348 current and accurate. 349 c. Conduct field visit and revaluation of another one -fifth of the properties in the 350 borough, as part of the cyclical reappraisal program. The current standard is 351 every three years on the road system, every five years off the road system. 352 d. Audit selected business personal property accounts for completeness and 353 accuracy. 354 355 2. Review taxation options with an eye towards diversification of taxation in order to 356 spread the tax burden as much as possible and provides adequate funding to 357 accomplish the mission statement. 358 a. Review policy that excludes property from taxation in road service areas if the 359 property fronts on a state Right of Way (ROW). 360 b. Review taxation policies on commercial tourism activities. 361 362 3. Complete the implementation of the new database and accurate conversion of data 363 from the old database. 364 a. Establish procedures to ensure consistency in data entry and management for 365 quality control. 366 b. Document all database functions as configured for Kodiak Island Borough. 367 c. Specify and calibrate land, cost, and depreciation schedules. 368 369 D. Planning and Zoning Goals and Objectives — Community Development 370 1. Develop a framework to create a "sustainable community ", one that does not focus on 371 the quantity of growth, but the quality of life and balances short term needs of the 372 community with the long term results of development. 373 a. Develop a work plan that addresses the health, safety, and welfare of existing 374 neighborhoods by preventing their physical and economic degradation and 375 promotes the quality of growth through the revitalization of infrastructure and 376 public areas. 377 b. Continue to develop a "Borough Energy Plan" in coordination with the overall 378 State Energy Plan to reduce the use of high cost fossil fuels with renewable and 379 alternative energy sources sized to be easily installed at the community and 380 individual property level. 381 382 2. Meet quarterly with the Planning and Zoning Commission to review existing issues 383 and new initiatives related to planning, zoning and subdivisions. 384 a. Provide a training program for Commissioners that addresses their need to 385 understand the legal and community responsibilities of the position as well as 386 promoting the talent and expertise needed at this level. 387 b. Provide for commission attendance at new commissioner training events, 388 subscription services to appropriate planning commissioner journals and on -line 389 resources. 390 c. Provide regular training through the Borough Clerk's office on the open meetings 391 act and parliamentary procedure to ensure that commission meetings offer fair 392 and equitable treatment to all citizens who choose to participate 393 Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2010 -23 Page 8 of 13 394 3. Review existing zoning ordinances with a focus on minimizing the amount of zoning 395 districts where possible and to minimize confusion by simplifying the zoning code for 396 easy interpretation by the public, the commission, and staff. 397 a. Review adopted subdivision codes (Title 16) and zoning standards (Title 17) to 398 ensure that they are appropriate and focused on the needs and direction of 399 borough residents as expressed In the adopted comprehensive plan . 400 b. Periodically analyze the zoning of private land that is available for development in 401 order to determine whether there is an adequate balance of land in each of the 402 zoning categories. 403 404 4. Develop a Transportation System that is multi -modal and coordinated in order to 405 create a system that makes it easy to travel throughout the Kodiak Island Borough, 406 including remote communities and areas. 407 a. Review new subdivision development to determine the impact of traffic generation 408 on existing roads, bike trails, and public transportation. 409 b. Review existing parking requirements are adequate to support a thriving 410 downtown core area or other important areas of the community. . 411 c. Incorporate pedestrian (bike and walking) trails along with new road construction. 412 d. Review subdivisions with an eye to provide space for public transportation options 413 and to add to the development of a comprehensive trails system. 414 415 5. Work with the U.S. Census Bureau to accurately account for all residents living in 416 Kodiak during the upcoming census. 417 a. Review U.S. Census Bureau maps to accurately identify the location of cities, 418 villages, and other groups of residents (i.e. Russian Village, Village Islands, Boat 419 harbor residents) 420 b. Coordinate with Census Bureau workers in their effort to locate houses, 421 neighborhoods, or subdivisions. 422 423 6. Oil and Gas Programs 424 a. Review and modify if necessary the "Tri- Borough Position Paper" on oil and gas 425 drilling in the Shelikof Straits and lower Cook Inlet. 426 b. Lobby for changes to the Coastal Management Plan allow for the addition of 427 meaningful enforceable policies that reflect local concerns and which allow 428 borough residents a greater opportunity to interact with state and federal agencies 429 during the coordinated review of development projects within the Borough's 430 coastal zone. Encourage a rewrite of this plan to give the Borough the maximum 431 authority possible to govern its own coastal zone and resources and to have a 432 seat at the table on larger resource development issues that recognizes the local 433 use (commercial, subsistence, and sport caught fish and game) resources as 434 important resources. 435 c. Participate in the revision of the Federal /State Kodiak 'Subarea Plan" which 436 addresses the response strategies for Oil Spill and Hazardous Substance 437 Release clean up, and which identifies sensitive areas and strategic areas around 438 the island, provides a contact list of responders and Geographic Response 439 Strategies (GRS) that contain tactics for addressing oil in specific areas. 440 d. Support the sharing of Federal offshore oil and gas revenue with coastal 441 communities in order to provide for planning and implementation of measures to 442 address coastal impacts due to oil and gas development. 443 Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2010 -23 Page 9 of 13 444 7. Continue to work towards the delivery of high quality services with reasonable staffing 445 levels by encouraging the efficient use of assets and by vigorously pursuing 446 state /federal planning grants. 447 a. Seek out and utilize other State and Federal planning programs and integrate 448 them with existing Borough planning needs to maximize resources. 449 b. Fully implement the new enforcement officer position who will address not only 450 zoning violations, but solid waste violations, Borough resource theft as well as the 451 abuses of public lands. 452 453 8. Monitor and review the Building Inspection Program to ensure an efficient and cost 454 effective program for the community. 455 456 9. Help educate residents throughout the borough with the Coastal Management Plan 457 and how it may affect their community and development in subsistence areas 458 adjacent to the village. 459 460 E. Emergency Services Planning — Community Development 461 1. Continue to work with the communities around the island (City of Kodiak and rural 462 communities) as well as other emergency responders to maintain an up -to -date 463 emergency response plan for each geographic area. 464 a. Continue to seek out and implement grant programs to aid in funding the update 465 of emergency plans, responder's equipment purchases, and training 466 opportunities. 467 b. Provide opportunities to ensure that all emergency personnel and Incident 468 Command Center staff are fully trained to perform their tasks in the case of 469 emergency. 470 c. Continue to educate the public as to responses and procedures in the cases of 471 emergency. 472 d. Replace tsunami sirens around Kodiak Island. 473 E Update the village Hazard Mitigation Plan Annexes making each village eligible for 474 hazard mitigation grants prior to a disaster. 475 476 F. Community Health Goals and Objectives 477 1. Create long -term facilities Master Plan for the Counseling Center. 478 a. Work with the consultant and advisory groups to create a long -term plan for health 479 facility maintenance and construction to serve the needs and changing 480 demographics of the community. 481 b. Seek out additional grant opportunities. 482 483 2. Seek to acquire sufficient land to support future Hospital growth that is reflective of 484 the long -term facilities plan for the Hospital. 485 a. Utilizing the product of F.1.a., seek to acquire sufficient land to serve any future 486 construction needs. 487 b. Work cooperatively with Providence to replace the care center with a new facility 488 that will meet the current and future needs of long -term care. 489 c. Work cooperatively with Providence to provide a better facility, and possibly closer 490 to the hospital, for rehab services. 491 d. Seek to research all options in order to provide quality health care to citizens of 492 Kodiak Island. 493 Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2010 - 23 Page 10 of 13 494 3. Continue to advocate for appropriate full reimbursement of hospital costs and citizen 495 medical expenses by the State, Federal government, and Coast Guard in a fairer 496 manner. 497 498 4. Seek out additional grant opportunities, 499 500 5. Advocate for the best health care in a coordinated manner with Federal, State, and 501 local agencies. 502 503 6. Work with other agencies in Kodiak to develop quality facilities for senior citizens. 504 505 G. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Goals and Objectives 506 1. Implement the comprehensive solid waste management plan that addresses the solid 507 waste function for the next 20 to 50 years in a cost effective and efficient manner. 508 a. Continue to monitor the Solid Waste Rate Study. 509 b. Identify future site and begin site control planning processes for landfill expansion 510 area. 511 c. Continue to take steps that will extend the existing landfill site through 512 comprehensive recycling and other means for as long as possible without going 513 out of the current permitted area. 514 d. Continue to investigate federal and state loans and grants to pay for lateral 515 expansion and closeout of the existing "footprint" upon closure. 516 e. Encourage KIBSD and Kodiak College to recycle waste and to add recycling 517 education to their education programs. 518 f. To continue to coordinate with the City of Kodiak on the junk auto removal 519 program. 520 521 2. Evaluate and analyze the recycling program to create a long -term participatory 522 program and plan that is sustainable. 523 a. Adopt policy supporting reduction, re -use, and recycling of materials as preferable 524 to landfill disposal and encourage all citizens and businesses to participate. 525 b. Adopt policy and procedures requiring rate payers to recycle certain specified 526 materials. 527 c. Develop a fee structure to give rate payers incentives to recycle i.e., "Pay- As -You- 528 Throw ". 529 d. Commit to diversion goals of 25% by 2012 and 50% by 2020. 530 e. Negotiate a solid waste collection contract that supports diversion efforts. 531 532 H. Parks and Recreation Goals and Objectives 533 1. Evaluate and identify those lands under Borough ownership that would be 534 appropriate for developed or passive parks and recreation facilities, with a goal of a 535 comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan to guide future decisions. 536 a. Review urban areas for potential neighborhood pocket parks in areas of growth. 537 b. Develop standards for playground equipment and related improvements to ensure 538 the highest degree of utility at the lowest reasonable cost 539 c. Meet with the Parks and Recreation Committee on a quarterly basis. 540 d. Retain access to public lands for the enjoyment of all recreation users. 541 e. Create an interconnected system of multi -use bicycle and pedestrian paths for 542 residents and visitors. This trail system should link schools, parks, and trails with 543 other destination points. Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2010 -23 Page 11 of 13 544 f. Continue to work with the City of Kodiak and the Kodiak Island Borough School 545 District to ensure that the construction, operation, and maintenance of joint use 546 recreation facilities are efficiently managed in the best interests of the overall 547 community. 548 549 2. Complete a road system trails plan using public participation and existing trails with a 550 focus on a trail network that is Interconnected and allows for minimum user conflict 551 and maximum use by all citizens. 552 553 3. Encourage the Parks and Recreation Committee to move ahead with conceptual 554 plans for Mill Bay Park, White Sands Recreation Area, and winter use of urban lakes. 555 556 I. Economic Development Goals and Objectives 557 1. Maintain vigilance and effective participation in fishery politics and legislation that 558 advocates for long -term preservation of landings of product to the Borough and 559 ensures any environmental restrictions on fisheries are based on sound science and 560 fairly reflect any socio- economic impacts on our region. 561 a. Continue to work with the City of Kodiak and Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Council 562 (KFAC) to pursue a comprehensive and effective program that leads to 563 sustainable and economically productive fisheries that ensure the long -term 564 health of the fishery habitat and ecosystem. 565 b. Explore a shared fisheries representative for the Kodiak Island Borough and the 566 City of Kodiak at all levels of fisheries management meetings. 567 c. Find and work with industry representatives that have a regional and cooperative 568 focus to assist in the direction of efforts and resources in affecting fisheries policy 569 and legislation. 570 d. Determine and foster strategies to create a statewide force to offset negative, 571 incorrect, or misleading information about fisheries. 572 573 2. Administer an economic consultant contract to develop an Island -Wide Transportation 574 Feasibility Study. 575 576 3. Actively pursue development of airport capacity and look for opportunities for fish 577 cargo. 578 579 4. Continue to pursue high quality telecommunications access through fiber optics and 580 Internet access to outlying areas. 581 a. Ensure that telecommunications are integrated into the long -term plans that allow 582 for maximum efficiencies and minimize redundancies through use of common 583 easements and infrastructure. 584 585 5. Review ways to promote, encourage, and support the development of small 586 businesses /home businesses including those in the outlying communities. 587 588 6. Work with Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and Kodiak Island Convention Visitors 589 Bureau to promote quality tourism growth. 590 591 592 593 594 Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2010 -23 Page 12 of 13 595 J. Animal Control Goals and Objectives 596 1. Continue to support a program that protects the public and animals in a cooperative 597 cost effective and efficient manner. 598 a. Continue to have the Community Development Department monitor the contract to 599 ensure conflicts are minimized and public health and safety are maximized. 600 601 K. Fire Protection and First Responder Emergency Medical Services Goals and 602 Objectives 603 604 1. Continue to support fire, rescue, and emergency medical services that protect t he 605 lives and property of the public. 606 607 2. Maintain an adequate staff of volunteers who are properly equipped and trained for 608 the services they provide. 609 610 3. Continue to support the cooperative training and emergency responses between the 611 Borough Fire Protection Service Areas and other emergency services within the 612 borough. 613 614 Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2010 -23 Page 13 of 13