2008-01-05 Strategic Planning SessionKodiak Island Borough
Assembly Work Session
Saturday, January 5, 2008, 9:00 a.m., Kodiak Fisheries Research Center
Work Sessions are informal meetings of the Assembly where Assembly members review the upcoming regular meeting agenda
packet and seek or receive information from staff. Although additional items not listed on the work session agenda are discussed
when introduced by the Mayor, Assembly, or staff, no formal action is taken at work sessions and items that require formal
Assembly action are placed on regular Assembly meeting agenda. Citizen's comments at work sessions are NOT considered part of
the official record. Citizen's comments intended for the "official record" should be made at a regular Assembly meeting.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker)
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Assembly Pictures (Rescheduled)
2. E- Packet Presentation
3. Strategic Planning Session
MANAGER'S COMMENTS
CLERK'S COMMENTS
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
ASSEMBLY MEMBERS COMMENTS
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY200XX -XX
Introduced by: Mayor Selby
Requested by: Assembly
Drafted by: Assembly
Introduced:
Adopted:
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ADOPTING THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE YEARS 2008 -2012
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly held a strategic planning session on
January 5, 2008; and
WHEREAS, this session culminated in the preparation of the Kodiak Island Borough Strategic
Plan for the years 2008 -2012; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Strategic Plan outlines the Kodiak Island Borough's
mission, vision, and guiding principles; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly desires a formal adoption of the Kodiak
Island Borough Strategic Plan;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
that the Kodiak Island Borough Strategic Plan for the years 2008 -2012 which outlines the
Kodiak Island Borough's mission, vision, and guiding principles is hereby adopted.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS DAY OF , 2008
Nova M. Javier, CMC, Borough Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Jerome M. Selby, Borough Mayor
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T STRATEGIC PLAN
(FISCAL YEARS 20078- 20112)
Adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
Resolution No. XX -XX
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH'S MISSION, VISION, AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
I. MISSION
Our mission is to provide quality service to the public in a fiscally responsible manner while
fulfilling Borough responsibilities and exercising powers required by Alaska Statute Title 29 and
the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances.
II. VISION
Our vision is that the Kodiak Island Borough Government is trusted and respected as a
leader in providing the highest quality of services to the public in a cost effective, efficient
manner that is open, dynamic, and focused.
III. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
• ACCESSIBILTY
All citizens and employees throughout the Borough, regardless of abilities, will have
ready access to our services and facilities. Language and culture will not be barriers. Our
operations will be open to the public and will ensure fair and equitable treatment for all.
• ACCOUNTABILITY
We will ensure public funds will be administered as required by State and Federal laws,
in a manner that maximizes services in balance with available resources. We will do so in full
accordance with the law and in the public interest with the highest degree of integrity.
• CUSTOMERS
We will operate in a customer - driven manner both internally and externally with a focus
on treating all persons with courtesy and respect. We will strive to provide the highest quality
service and ensure customer satisfaction.
• DIVERSITY
We will treat all citizens with dignity and respect. We will demonstrate through our
actions an understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity and individual differences.
Under no circumstances will harassment or discrimination of a sexual, religious, or racial nature
be tolerated.
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• VALUED EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS
We will enable and encourage employees and volunteers to self manage their work with
the expectation that they are accountable for their decisions and actions. We will strive to
provide and maintain quality- working conditions along with providing the resources necessary
for success. While recognizing the importance of each member's contributions to the operation,
we will nurture teamwork and recognize and reward hard work, creativity, and innovation.
• PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
We are committed to quality and excellence, will strive for continuous improvements and
creativity, and will not be satisfied with "that's the way we have always done it."
• MISSION - DRIVEN
We will focus our efforts on the mission of the Kodiak Island Borough and not allow
needless rules and bureaucracy to get in the way of accomplishing our objectives. Flexibility and
responsiveness, with accountability, will be the principal boundaries of our operation.
• INTEGRITY, LOYALTY, AND TRUST
Ethical conduct is paramount and we will work to create an environment of trust and
loyalty based on open, honest, and positive interactions with whomever we have contact.
• STEWARDSHIP
We are committed to and expect the most efficient use of the public's resources and will
strive to maximize the life, value, and utility of the public property under our trusteeship.
• TEAMWORK
We will work professionally and cooperatively together as a team with a spirit of mutual
respect to accomplish our mission, recognizing the important contributions each member can
bring to the operation.
IV. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH GOALS
The Kodiak Island Borough was created as a regional government to serve the public by
financing and administering the primary functions of Education, Assessment and Collection of
Taxes, Land Use through Planning and Zoning, Mental and Physical Health, and General
Administration. Other services include Solid Waste Collection and Disposal, Parks and
Recreation, Economic Development, and Animal Control. It is our overall goal to provide these
services in an efficient and cost effective manner, taking into consideration a staffing and
funding plan that strives for public satisfaction. The following strategies are designed to
accomplish these goals and are modified annually to be used as a foundation for the design and
implementation of the Kodiak Island Borough's annual budget.
V. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH'S CORE STRATEGIES
Overall strategic theme: To build and maintain credibility, trust, and accountability to the
public. We must continually work to improve our services and allocate our resources wisely. We
must listen carefully to our citizens and to fully and effectively inform them of how our actions
are addressing their needs and concerns.
Table of Powers
MANflATfRY PnWERC
A. Education
B. General Administration and Finance
C. Tax Assessment and Collection
D. Planning and Zoning
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ADOPTED POWERS
E. Emergency Services Planning
F. Community Health (restricted area-wide) 1
G. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal (non area -wide, outside cities, except
Kodiak)
H. Parks and Recreation (non area -wide, outside cities)
I. Economic Development (non area -wide, outside cities)
J. Animal Control (non area -wide, outside cities)
K. Road Maintenance and Construction (service areas)
L. Street Li +:htin• service are
M. Fire Protection and First
(service areas)
A. Education Goals and Objectives
1. Pursue increased funding at the state and federal level to offset the local cost for
education.
a. Maintain a vigilant and active lobbying effort to ensure a strong voice for education at
the state and federal level.
b. Continue to actively participate and support regional organizations such as the
Alaska Municipal League and the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference as
vehicles for increased funding for education.
c. Continue to support and pursue statewide Borough formation and school district
consolidation in order to create a fairer distribution of the cost of education.
d. Support legislative efforts to adopt cost differential foundation formula program that
will address the additional cost of education in rural areas.
* *The Legislature was unable to craft a statutory solution for education funding for
FY2008. A Task Force was created to work on education funding issues and has
issued a report with their recommendations. A one -year package was enacted for
FY2008. Key features included funding the ISER district cost factors at 50 %,
money to "buy down" the TRS employer contribution rate to 12.56 %, some
increase in funding for school improvement grants, and keeping the BSA
unchanged. The KIBSD will receive a total appropriation of $20,803,686, an
increase of $1,217,103 over the Governor's proposed FY2008 budget. **
2. Continue to improve on our positive and cooperative working relationship with the KIBSD
to maximize efficiency and positive outcomes.
a. Annually review all in -kind projects and operations prior to budget preparations by
both bodies, and stipulate service types, levels and agreed costs and financial plans.
b. Annually review with KIBSD all facilities and generate a comprehensive needs and
condition survey for incorporation into Item A.2 -a. which documents a short (one
year) and long (six -year) plan to address funding, staffing, and projects to address
any deficiencies for each facility.
c. Create a Tong - term fiscal plan for budget purposes that deals with the contribution
cap and the fiscal shortfalls projected that minimizes negative impacts on school
district operations and ensures solid educational programs and adequate
maintenance and operations of school facilities.
d. Seek cooperative solutions to educational needs that are balanced, sustainable, and
effective.
This adopted power is restricted to Hospital and Mental Health services only.
Responder Emergency Medical Services
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* *The in -kind projects and operations report was reviewed as part of the
FY2008 budget process.
A joint facilities committee with the KIBSD has developed a list of projects for
the Borough's CIP list under "KIBSD Maintenance and Operations Projects ".
With the addition of the Maintenance Coordinator in the E/F Department, the
Borough will be able to better coordinate the maintenance work with the
KIBSD and accomplish some of the needed maintenance projects.
Developing a long -term fiscal plan for the school district is difficult without
some kind of long -term funding plan from the State. In order for the KIB to
develop a long -term plan, policy makers will need to determine whether they
want to fund to the cap and how it would be funded.
KIB continues to work with KIBSD, AML, SWAMC, the legislature and others to
seek cooperative solutions to education needs that are balanced, sustainable,
and effective. **
3. Continue with the current momentum towards addressing the physical condition and
safety needs of educational facilities to ensure safe, healthy, and well- maintained
facilities that are conducive to a positive learning environment.
a. Develop and proceed with the planning, design, and construction of school and
related capital improvements as approved by the voters.
b. Continue to seek funding for student safety projects including safe student access to
school facilities.
c. Seek additional funding for capital improvements approved by the voters and not yet
constructed due to significant construction cost increases since voter approval and
sale of bonds.
d. In conjunction with the school district, develop program plans that will guide facility
needs into the future planning of facility projects.
* *The seismic study identified over $3 million in seismic repairs which quickly
became the number 1 priority for the Borough to address. Staff has been able to
obtain grant funding through FEMA and the State of Alaska and has completed
repairs on several projects identified in the study. The KMS project was identified
as the highest of the seismic repairs and those repairs are completed. Other
projects on in the design phase with construction hopefully in 2008. Due to
higher costs of construction, some projects are still short of funding and
additional funding is being sought.
In addition, the state legislature authorized municipalities to issue bonds for
school construction that can be used to fund increased costs of the school bond
projects, if necessary.
The KIBSD is currently developing a "program master plan" that would guide a
facility master plan in determining the future facility needs of the KIBSD. **
4. Aggressively pursue a vocational educational program that addresses regional needs
and includes a cooperative effort between educational providers. This program will
include the renovation of the existing voc -ed facility and the addition of a community voc-
ed facility that is integrated with the needs of the KIBSD and the Kodiak College with a
goal of providing training and skills to address the needs of the local economy. Continue
to support educational solutions between the College and KIBSD that generate training
and educational opportunities that assist transition from school to work.
a. Work with stakeholders to generate a listing of local labor needs to ensure training
funds are appropriate and focused.
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b. Continue to work with the Kodiak Island Borough School District in the "Career
Pathways" program to ensure student needs are met and to coordinate with Kodiak
College.
KIB continues to work with KIBSD and the Kodiak College concerning the needs
for vocational education. The current school bonds address some of those needs
and further needs may be addressed in the school's "program master plan ".
B. General Administration and Finance Goals and Objectives
1. Create and maintain a long -term fiscal plan that incorporates KIBSD funding and
maintenance costs for all Borough operations including enterprise funds.
a. Create a long -term fiscal plan to produce a reliable and comprehensive plan
reflecting assumptions and fiscal projections under the current fiscal and political
environment.
* *Any long -term fiscal plan for the Borough must address the KIBSD funding
which is very dependent upon state funding, making it difficult for KIB to develop
a long -term fiscal plan. However, a long -term fiscal plan can be developed
through the budget process by identifying all borough revenue sources,
maximizing non -tax revenues and stabilizing all revenues to meet a planned
borough program for services desired by the community and a maintenance
program that is sufficient to maintain and pro -long the life of all borough assets. **
2. Continue to provide reliable and competent accounting services to all Borough
operations and departments and ensure timely reconciliation of all accounts receivable
and payable.
a. Continue to protect the corpus account of the Facilities Fund to offset the need for
increased taxation.
b. Safeguard Borough assets through an investment program that stresses safety of
principal as a priority but still yields sufficient returns on investments to offset the
need for tax dollars
* *The Assembly has meet in a work session to discuss the use of the Facilities
Fund which resulted in no recommended changes. Staff has twice introduced an
amended investment ordinance that would maximize the earnings on the Facility
Fund's investments through prudent investment instruments, long -term investing
and the consultation of a financial advisor. To -date no amendment has been
approved by the Assembly. **
3. Annually examine user fees during the budget process to ensure the fee structure fairly
reflects the cost of providing special services or objectively quantifies general fund
subsidies for Assembly consideration.
a. Ensure all user fees cover the actual cost of providing the service unless a lower
level level of funding has approved by the Assembly +o minimize general fllnrl
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subsidies of special services.
* *The Assembly reviews the user fees on an annual basis during the budget
process. Staff continues to review user fees to ensure that user fees cover the
actual cost of providing the service to the greatest extent possible and identifying
various subsidies from the General Fund. **
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4. Increase the volume and quality of public information and education using all forms of
media in a cost - effective manner that allows for interactive or two -way communications.
a. Expand and maintain a quality web page that allows for access to public interest in
items such as meeting schedules, minutes, and agendas, review items, along with a
fully functional Geographic Information System that can be manipulated by layers to
show trails, wetlands, land ownership, evacuation plans and additional links to other
public resources.
b. Provide the Assembly and public with accurate and timely financial reports that
reflects the Borough's financial position in a user - friendly format.
c. Use technology to increase communication between Kodiak Island communities.
* *Staff has completed a major upgrade to the Borough's website that expands the
quality of the web page and allows access to the public for items such as meeting
schedules, minutes, agendas and review items, such as the comprehensive plan
and other ongoing news and issues. We continue to work on the site to improve
other capabilities along with improvements that would allow the public to view
Borough maps and tax assessment information.
The finance department continues to improve its financial reporting, providing
information online and in summary formats. The FY2008 budget provided the
Assembly and the public with information concerning the department's line item
budgets and we spent as much time with the Assembly as needed with each
department so that they could understand the department's budgets. **
5. Maintain a low inventory of tax - foreclosed property through regular sales that minimizes
negative community impacts.
a. Ensure all properties are reviewed and selected for documented public purposes
prior to disposal in a timely manner.
* *Staff conducted another tax - foreclosed property sale in November, 2007. The
sale occurred after reviewing the property with P &Z and the Assembly to
determine if any property should be kept for a public purpose. **
6. Continue to work with municipalities and other service providers to increase efficiencies
and cooperation that will lower costs to the citizens.
a. Continue to pursue efficiencies by utilizing municipal services in a cooperative
manner with all municipalities.
b. Continue to review and evaluate all options for providing superior services through
consolidation, annexation, unification or other methods that may maximize
efficiencies.
c. Enforce road service area powers and operations.
d. Establish a process that would develop roads in a cost effective manner.
* *We continue to work with the City to minimize duplication of services and
maximizing efficiencies of providing services. KIB, COK and KIBSD work closely
together under a memorandum of agreement to provide adequate and safe parks
and recreational facilities. We continue to work with the City to address 911
services, dispatch services and emergency preparedness and response. The
voters of the fire protection service areas recently added first responder
emergency medical services and staff has been working with the City to
coordinate the emergency medical response for the benefit of all the public within
the KIB. The Borough and City continue to work together on agreements that
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provide for animal control and building inspection services. The Borough also
participates in monthly meetings with the City, tribal organization and other Island
agencies to coordinate our efforts in addressing "environmental" issues. We
have been working with Road Service Area #1 to address several issues and to
hopefully, develop a "paving" plan. Womens Bay Service Area has requested the
Borough to consider expanding their service area boundaries. Unfortunately, due
to limited staffing and workload, we have not been able to begin addressing their
request. We will continue to work with the service areas on their various issues
and recommend joint meetings with the Assembly as needed to discuss issues of
concern. **
7. Continue to review and implement land management strategies for public owned lands.
This includes land sales that are in balance with the real estate market and provide the
transfer of developable public lands to the private sector in an equitable and cost -
effective manner. Reserve KIB land for public recreation (hunting, hiking, berry picking, 4
wheeling, etc.).
a. Evaluate all Borough land on a regular basis and conduct a sale of land that is
appropriate for development and in demand.
* *The Borough held a successful land sale in the fall of 2005. Additional
properties have been discussed with the Assembly, all of which require additional
work through the P &Z Commission. Due to staff turnover and the workload of the
P &Z and CD, the process is not moving forward as hoped. Now that the CD is
staffed and the Borough -wide Comp Plan is completed, we hope to begin
addressing the various land use issues with the P &Z Commission. **
8. Operate and maintain Borough facilities in a safe, healthy, and attractive manner that
creates a positive environment for the community and ensures safe and reasonable
access for all citizens including the physically impaired.
a. Ensure lease rates of Borough facilities generate, at a minimum, sufficient revenues
to pay for adequate operational and maintenance expenses.
b. Identify and seek funding sources to evaluate Borough facilities to ensure
earthquake survivability.
c. Ensure that all Borough buildings are brought into ADA compliance during
renovation.
* *The Borough continues to work on upgrading and providing safe, healthy and
attractive facilities and funding allows. Getting all KIB buildings reviewed for
seismic vulnerability should be a high priority especially the KIB Administrative
building, which acts as the Incident Command Center in times of disaster. Setting
up a preventive maintenance schedule for non school facilities should also be a
high priority. As the price of new buildings escalates, so are the values of our
existing buildings. Taking care of our existing infrastructure is important.
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to meet safety standards and be ADA compliant. As funding allows, we have
upgraded existing facilities. With the addition of the maintenance coordinator
position, we hope to be able to address the maintenance needs of the Borough
and develop a maintenance program. **
9. Develop and implement a methodology to systematically review and evaluate Borough
operations.
a. Review and update the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
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* *We have organized the Personnel Advisory Board (PAB) and have held several
meetings primarily dealing with the two new positions. Our goal continues to be
to review personnel rules and regulations, update job descriptions and present
this information to the PAB review and recommendations to the Assembly.
Accomplishment of these goals and objectives are contingent upon appropriate
staffing and time available by the manager given the multitude of projects and
issues currently before the staff and the Assembly. **
C. Tax Assessment and Collection Goals and Objectives
1. Continue to provide a comprehensive taxation and assessment program that is fair and
equitable for all citizens that assesses values of all properties at market value and
provides adequate funding to accomplish the mission statement.
a. Review all forms of taxation to ensure 100% inclusion.
b. Continue to review the property inventory to ensure valuations and data are current.
* *The Assessing Department outlined a three year program to bring all taxable
properties within the Borough up to current market valuations. However, due to
limitations of our current database software, we will not have all properties at
market value by the end of this cycle. We hope to get a new assessing system
installed by July 2008 and properties on the road system updated by tax year
2009. After the re- evaluations are completed, the goal is to keep all the properties
up to -date on an annual basis. The new assessing software will make this
process fair, equitable and efficient. **
2. Review taxation options with an eye towards diversification of taxation in order to spread
the tax burden as much as possible.
a. Review current personal property tax and make recommendations as to whether to
implement a threshold limit at which personal property is taxable.
a. Review policy that excludes property from taxation in road service areas if the
property fronts on a state ROW.
b. Review taxation policies on commercial tourism activities.
* *The Assembly approved a minimum tax bill of $25 that effectively raised the
threshold for which personal property is taxable without jeopardizing the property
values needed by the State for determining property values that are used in the
school foundation formula. Property tax makes up approximately 72% of the
General Fund revenues making the Borough revenues vulnerable to any major
fluctuations in property values. The Assembly may want to consider other taxes
that would provide diversification and spread the tax burden. **
3. Complete the (implementation of a comprehensive Geographic Information System
(GIS) for the Borough.
a. Extend the base map layer in the qeo database beyond the road system to
include the entire borough. A steering committee of GIS stakeholders has been
Kodiak Island Borough
b. Synchronize the GIS map with the property records in the assessing
department database, enabling the generation of maps displaying any given
selection of legal or physical property characteristics. courage e
c. Set up a web server to which the database will be copied nightly, giving the
public continuous access to up -to -date property records and user - defined
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maps. Integrate the GIS program with the E 011 system and seek financing
* *The Borough had formed a steering committee of GIS stakeholders who have
been involved in implementation and education of a web ready GIS system. The
committee worked cooperatively with other users. However, limitations with the
current assessing software have delayed the process of implementing and
integrating the GIS program within the Borough's system. New assessing
software will allow the database to be updated and integrated with the GIS system
and allow up -to -date property records and user - defined maps to be available on
the Borough's web site.**
D. Planning and Zoning Goals and Objectives — Community Development
1. Create a quarterly joint review process with the Planning and Zoning Commission to
review existing issues and new initiatives related to planning and zoning.
a. Create an incremental training program and curriculum for Planning and Zoning
Commissioners that addresses both the legal and community responsibilities of the
Planning and Zoning Commission and recognizes the need for continued talent and
expertise at this level.
b. Facilitate the attendance of new commissioners to New Commissioners training
programs, along with subscription services to appropriate planning books and
periodicals along with building up the existing in house media library.
c. Provide through the Borough clerk's office training for the proper and legal process
for meetings to ensure fair and equitable treatment of Borough citizens.
* *The CDD has been and continues to provide training to the P &Z Commission in
conjunction with the Clerk's department. Joint meetings with the Assembly and
the P &Z Commission have been held on a fairly regular quarterly basis, with the
exception of summer. **
2. Maintain and update Create and implement a phased plan for updating the
Comprehensive Plan on a regular basis with ma. public input and review for
update and incorporation of the various area plans.
a. To the extent possible, merge the values of the Coastal Zone Management Program
with the Kodiak Island Borough Comprehensive Plan to provide borough -wide policy
guidance on land use and planning issues that promotes efficient use of resources
and which is concise and easy to understand by the public.
* *The Coastal Zone Management Plan has recently been revised and updated and
is awaiting approval from the federal government. The Comprehensive Plan was
approved by the Assembly in Dec. '07 and will be used as the CDD and P &Z
review various changes to the Borough zoning code. Periodic review of the Comp
Plan should be done every ten years or so, depending on the needs of the
commu / ether area plans may also need to be updated. The Womens Bay
Plan was updated and approved by the Assembly in March, 2007. **
3. Review existing zoning ordinances with a focus on minimizing the amount of zones
where possible to mitigate confusion and simplify zoning administration.
a. Review adopted subdivision codes (Title 16) and zoning districts (Title 17) to
ensure that they are appropriate and focused on the needs and direction
provided by the newly adopted comprehensive plan. Periodically review adopted
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zoning districts to ensure that they arc appropriate and focused on the needs and
b. Periodically review the inventory of public and private land that is available for
development by zoning district in order to determine whether there is adequate land
within the various zoning districts to provide for the needs of all borough residents.
c. Review and analyze area zoning to determine the need and potential placement of
various zoning districts where needed to meet the diverse needs of all Kodiak Island
Borough residents.
* *This process is ongoing. Now that the Comp Plan has been completed, we will
be able to address issues that have been on hold and continue code review under
the guidance of the new Comp Plan.**
4. Continue to work towards high quality service delivery with reasonable staffing levels by
encouraging the efficient use of existing assets and by vigorously pursuing state /federal
planning grants.
a. Seek out and utilize other State and Federal planning programs and integrate them
with existing Borough planning needs to maximize resources.
* *The CDD is currently managing at least 10 grants and continues to seek
additional grant funding opportunities. **
5. Review Building Inspection Program to ensure efficient and cost effective program for
the community.
* *The CDD will review the Building Inspection Program during FY2OO8 as part of
the FY2OO9 budget process. **
E. Emergency Services Planning — Community Development
1. Continue to work with the City of Kodiak and other emergency responders in providing
up -to -date emergency plans.
a. Continue to seek out and implement grant programs to aid in funding the update of
emergency plans, responder's equipment purchases, and training opportunities.
b. Provide opportunities to ensure that all emergency personnel and Incident Command
Center staff are fully trained to perform their tasks in the case of emergency.
c. Continue to educate the public as to responses and procedures in the cases of
emergency.
d. Review and update tsunami sirens on Kodiak Island.
* *The Borough continues to be a part of the Local Emergency Planning Committee
(LEPC) and has conducted joint emergency training with the City and other
agencies in the community. This is an important service that government
provides that does not always get the time and attention it needs due to lack of
funding and staffing and long periods of time that lapse with no disaster or
emergency. However, in order to be prepared for when the disaster hits, it is
important that policy makers make emergency services planning an important
priority and fund and staff to appropriate levels.**
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Community Health Goals and Objectives
1. Create Tong -term facilities Master plan for the Counseling Center.
a. Working with the consultant and advisory groups to create a long -term plan for health
facility maintenance and construction to serve the needs and changing
demographics of the community.
b. Complete the unfinished portion of the Hospital and provide space for the
Community Health Care Center along with adequate handicapped access and
parking.
c. Seek out additional Grant Opportunities.
* *A Hospital Master Plan was recently completed and the Borough continues to
work with health care providers to improve the delivery of health care to the
community. The Borough is working with the Kodiak Island Health Care
Foundation to fund and improve the facilities in the form of constructing a
Community Health Care Center. This facility will service those with little or no
insurance and will be funded by grants.
Recently, Providence has approached the Borough concerning the need to
upgrade the long -term care facility.
No funding has been identified for a long -term facilities Master plan for the
Counseling Center. **
2. Seek to acquire sufficient land to support future Hospital growth that is reflective of the
long -term facilities plan for the Hospital.
a. Utilizing the product of E. 1.a., seek to acquire sufficient land to serve any future
construction needs.
* *This was identified in the Hospital Master Plan. No action has been discussed.
The purpose is to acquire the flatter private property adjacent to the hospital
rather than develop the steeper portions of the hospital property that will be
expensive to develop. **
3. Continue to advocate for appropriate full reimbursement of hospital costs and citizen
medical expenses by the State, Federal government, and Coast Guard in a fairer
manner.
4. Seek out additional grant opportunities.
5. Advocate for the best health care in a coordinated manner with Federal, State, and local
agencies.
6. Work with other agencies in Kodiak to develop assisted living and other housing options
for senior citizens.
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appropriate full reimbursement funding by the State, Federal government and
Coast Guard. The Borough also supports and assists in obtaining additional
grant funding opportunities and the Borough continues to advocate for the best
health care for the community. **
G. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Goals and Objectives
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1. Consolidate existing plans and long -term needs into a comprehensive solid waste plan
that addresses the solid waste function for the next 30 years in an economic and
efficient manner.
a. Continue to monitor the Solid Waste Rate Study.
b. Identify future site for landfill expansion area (after 2020) and options for utilization of
existing landfill after closeout.
c. Conduct a Solid Waste Management Study /Analysis Survey that looks at options for
the future.
d. Review and implement any needed operational safety items at the landfill facility that
are consistent with federal and state standards.
e. Continue to take steps that will extend the existing landfill site through
comprehensive recycling and other means for as long as possible without going out
of the current permitted area.
f. Develop a fee structure to give citizens incentive to recycle.
g. As part of the plan identify and quantify all forms of subsidies and equate progressive
effects such as recycling to the impact on landfill life and the relationship to costs.
h. Continue to investigate federal and state loans and grants to pay for lateral
expansion and closeout of the existing "footprint" upon closure.
i. Encourage KIBSD and Kodiak College to recycle waste and to add recycling
education to their education programs.
* *We continue to monitor the Solid Waste Rate Study and base the current rates
on the Study in order to ensure that user fees cover the cost of the service
provided. The Borough is currently conducting a Solid Waste Management Study
with the help of consultants, Bell 8 Associates, and the newly created Solid Waste
Advisory Board. The consultants and the SWAB are currently working on the
various collections and recycling issues of the waste management stream with
recommendations to the Assembly in the near future.
In the mean time, staff continues to operate the current solid waste program as
efficiently as possibly given the increased regulation oversight. With the help of
the Borough's engineering firm, CH2M Hill we have determined that the landfill will
take longer to fill up than originally estimated which allows the Borough sufficient
time to complete the solid waste management study and implement the
recommendations. **
2. Evaluate and analyze the recycling program to create a long -term participatory program
and plan that is economically sustainable.
a. Coordinate with stakeholders and product producers with a focus on rewarding good
practices and minimizing solid waste production.
b. Identify key sources of the waste stream and, through stakeholder and taskforce
methods, address how to minimize the volume and costs of handling those items
identified.
* *The solid waste management study should help with the implementation of this
goal. The Borough continues to work with stakeholders to encourage recycling. **
H. Parks and Recreation Goals and Objectives
1. Evaluate and identify those lands under Borough ownership that would be appropriate
for parks and recreation facilities, with a goal of a comprehensive Parks and Recreation
Plan to guide future decisions.
a. Review urban areas for potential neighborhood pocket parks in areas of growth.
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b. Develop standards for playground equipment and related improvements to ensure
the highest degree of utility at the lowest reasonable cost
c. Meet with the Parks and Recreation Committee on a quarterly basis.
* *Staff continues to work with the P &R Committee to develop a new parks code.
CD will work with the E /FD to develop standards for playground equipment. This
goal has been delayed due to the multitude of projects that have taken priority and
turnover of staff to handle the different issues. The P &R Committee has met with
the Assembly several times during the last year.
2. Create a road system trails plan using public participation and existing trails with a focus
on a trail network that is interconnected and allows for minimum user conflict and
maximum use by all citizens.
a. Reenergize the Parks and Recreation Committee and complete a trail plan that is
web ready and easily accessible for all citizens.
* *Now that the Borough -wide Comp Plan is completed, staff will work with the
P &R Committee to develop a trails plan.
3. Encourage the Parks and Recreation Committee to move ahead with conceptual plans
for Mill Bay Park and the End of the Road Park.
* *This has not been started by staff and the P &R Committee due to other priorities
and staff turnover.
I. Economic Development Goals and Objectives
1. Maintain vigilance and effective participation in fishery politics and legislation that
advocates for long -term preservation of landings of product to the Borough and ensures
any environmental restrictions on fisheries are based on sound science and fairly reflect
any socio- economic impacts on our region.
a. Pursue a comprehensive and effective program that leads to sustainable and
economically productive fisheries that ensure the long -term health of the fishery
habitat and ecosystem.
b. Find and work with industry representatives that have a regional and cooperative
focus to assist in the direction of efforts and resources in affecting fisheries policy
and legislation.
c. Determine and foster strategies to create a statewide force to offset negative,
incorrect, or misleading information about fisheries.
* *The Assembly and the City Council have created a Kodiak Fisheries Advisory
Committee to monitor fishery issues and develop recommendations to the
Assembly and the Council as the community monitors fishery issues that have a
significant effect upon the community and its economy. The Borough continues
to fiend and work with the Cit and ether groups to he involved in fisheries ic."nc
that are important to the economic development of the community. **
2. Actively pursue development of airport capacity and look for opportunities for fish cargo.
* *The Borough continues to work with and encourage private enterprise and the
State DOT to provide additional airport capacity and new opportunities for fish
cargo. DOT, with the help of the FAA are conducting studies to improve the safety
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of the current airport. The Borough continues to monitor that study and be
involved where necessary. **
3. Continue to pursue high quality telecommunications access through fiber optics and
Internet access to outlying areas.
a. Ensure that telecommunications are integrated into the long -term plans that allow for
maximum efficiencies and minimize redundancies through use of common
easements and infrastructure.
* *The fiber optic cable constructed by KKCC has been completed and high speed
internet and stable communications are currently being provided to most of the
residents on the island. It is my understanding that private enterprise is working
to improve the telecommunications to other rural parts of the island.**
4. Review ways to promote, encourage, and support the development of small
businesses /home businesses including those in the outlying communities.
* *The Borough funds and works with the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce to
develop and encourage economic development on the island. In addition, the
CDD has been working with the Kodiak Archipelago Rural Regional Leadership
Forum to develop better working relationships with the rural communities. The
Assembly approved a minimum personal property tax threshold that will help
smaller businesses by reducing administrative headaches and lowering their
taxes. **
5. Initiate a review of the core -area parking exemption established in KIBC 17.57.020 and
coordinate the review process with the City of Kodiak, affected property owners and the
general public.
* *Due to the change in the Director for the CDD and the caseload of this
department, this goal has not been started. **
J. Animal Control Goals and Objectives
1. Continue to support a program that protects the public and animals in a cooperative cost
effective and efficient manner.
a. Continue to have the Community Development Department monitor the contract to
ensure conflicts are minimized and public health and safety are maximized.
* *The CDD continues to work with the City to improve the delivery of animal
control services to Borough residents.
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