2010-09-30 Work Session Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly Work Session
Thursday, September 30, 2010, 7:30 p.m., Borough Conference Room
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. Citizens 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. Port Lions City Dock and Ferry Terminal Replacement
2. Draft Fireworks Ordinance
3. Personal Property Tax Revision
4. Review of Strategic Plan
PACKET REVIEW
PUBLIC HEARING— None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS— None
NEW BUSINESS
CONTRACTS
*Contract No. FY2011 -14 Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center Services to the
Kodiak Island Borough School District for School Year 2010 -2011.
Contract No. FY2011 -15 Purchase and Install Warning Sirens and Train Local Personnel in Old
Harbor, Ouzinkie, Larsen Bay, and Akhiok on the Operations and Maintenance of these Sirens.
RESOLUTIONS — None
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION— None
OTHER ITEMS— None
MANAGER'S COMMENTS
CLERK'S COMMENTS
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
ASSEMBLY MEMBERS COMMENTS
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Introduced by: Manager Gifford
Requested by: Borough Assembly
1 Drafted by: Special Projects, Christiansen
2 Introduced: XX/XX/200X
Public Hearing:
3 Adopted:
4
5 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
6 ORDINANCE NO. FY200X -XX
7
8 AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
9 AMENDING TITLE 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE BY
10 INSTITUTING CHAPTER 9.10 FIREWORKS CONTROL TO
11 RESTRICT THE SALE AND USE OF FIREWORKS IN THE BOROUGH
12
13 WHEREAS, there is no restriction on the sale or use of fireworks in the borough; and
14
15 WHEREAS, many residents have contacted Borough officials expressing concern about noise,
16 litter, and safety created by the use of fireworks throughout the year; and
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18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
19 BOROUGH THAT:
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21 Section 1: This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and shall become a part of
22 the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances;
23
24 Section 2: The Kodiak Island Borough Code is hereby amended by adopting a new chapter
25 9.10 as follows:
26
27 Chapter 9.10
28 FIREWORKS CONTROL
29
30 9.10.010 Applicability
31 9.10.020 Definitions
32 9.10.030 Sales prohibited
33 9.10.040 Use prohibited
34 9.10.050 Permissible uses
35 9.10.060 Penalty
36
37 .9.10.010 Applicability.
38 This chapter applies in all areas of the borough outside of the cities of Kodiak, Ouzinkie, Port
39 Lions, Larsen Bay, Akhiok and Old Harbor.
40
41 9.10.020 Definitions.
42 In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
43 A. "Dangerous fireworks" means all fireworks not otherwise defined as saleable fireworks.
44
45 B. "Saleable fireworks" means fireworks defined as such in AS 18.72.100 as amended from time
46 to time.
47
48 9.10.030 Sales prohibited.
49 A. Except as provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to sell or display or offer to sell
50 fireworks within the corporate limits of the Kodiak Island Borough.
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52 B. The sale of fireworks defined as saleable under AS 18.72.100 shall be allowed annually
53 without permit during the period of June 15 to July 15, and December 26 to December 31.
54
55 9.10.040 Use prohibited.
56 A. Except as provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to discharge fireworks within
57 the corporate limits of the Kodiak Island Borough.
58
59 B. The discharge of fireworks defined as saleable under AS 18.72.100 shall be allowed annually
60 without permit during the period of June 15 to July 15, and December 26 to January 1.
61
62 C. Permission to discharge fireworks will not apply during any period when the State of Alaska
63 Division of Forestry has a ban on open burning in effect.
64
65 9.10.050 Permissible uses.
66 Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit:
67 A. The use of fireworks by transportation agencies for signal purposes or illumination;
68 B. The sale or use of blank cartridges for a show or theater;
69 C. The use of fireworks for signal or ceremonial purposes in athletic events or parades;
70 D. Use by military organizations;
71 E. The use of fireworks when authorized by a state or federal agency for wildlife control.
72
73 9.10.050 Penalty.
74 Penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in Chapter 1.20.
75
76 Section 3: This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
77
78 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
79 THIS DAY OF 200X
80
81
82 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
83
84
85
86 Jerome M. Selby, Borough Mayor
87
88 ATTEST:
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92 Nova M. Javier, MMC, Borough Clerk
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ALASKA STATUTES REFERENCE
Sec. 18.72.100. Definitions.
In this chapter and fireworks regulations adopted in the state fire safety code,
(1) "dangerous fireworks" includes all fireworks that are not defined as salable fireworks;
(2) "fire safety code" means the fire safety code of the state adopted and administered by the
division of fire prevention of the Department of Public Safety;
(3) "fireworks" means salable fireworks or dangerous fireworks;
(4) "salable fireworks" are 1.4 G fireworks, as defined by the National Fire Protection
Association, and, more specifically, shall include and be limited to the following:
(A) roman candles, not exceeding 10 balls spaced uniformly in the tube, total pyrotechnic
composition not to exceed 20 grams each in weight, any inside tube diameter not to exceed 3/8
inch;
(B) skyrockets with sticks, total pyrotechnic composition not to exceed 20 grams each in
weight, and the inside tube diameter not to exceed 1/2 inch, with the rocket sticks being securely
fastened to the tubes;
(C) helicopter type rockets, total pyrotechnic composition not to exceed 20 grams each in
weight, and the inside tube diameter not to exceed 1/2 inch;
(D) cylindrical fountains, total pyrotechnic composition not to exceed 75 grams each in
weight, and the inside tube diameter not to exceed 3/4 inch;
(E) cone fountains, total pyrotechnic composition not to exceed 50 grams each in weight;
(F) wheels, total pyrotechnic composition not to exceed 60 grams for each driver unit or 240
grams for each complete wheel, and the inside tube diameter of driver units not to exceed 1/2
inch;
(G) illuminating torches and colored fire in any form, total pyrotechnic composition not to
exceed 100 grams each in weight;
(H) dipped sticks, the pyrotechnic composition of which contains chlorate or perchlorate,
that do not exceed five grams, and sparklers, the composition of which does not exceed 100
grams each and that contains no magnesium or magnesium and a chlorate or perchlorate;
(I) mines and shells of which the mortar is an integral part, total pyrotechnic composition
not to exceed 40 grams each in weight;
(J) firecrackers with soft casings, the external dimensions of which do not exceed one and
one -half inches in length or one - quarter inch in diameter, total pyrotechnic composition not to
exceed two grains each in weight;
(K) novelties consisting of two or more devices enumerated in this paragraph when
approved by the Bureau of Explosives.
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ALASKA STATUTES REFERENCE
Sec. 18.72.100. Definitions.
In this chapter and fireworks regulations adopted in the state fire safety code,
(1) "dangerous fireworks" includes all fireworks that are not defined as salable fireworks;
(2) "fire safety code" means the fire safety code of the state adopted and administered by the
division of fire prevention of the Department of Public Safety;
(3) "fireworks" means salable fireworks or dangerous fireworks;
(4) "salable fireworks" are 1.4 G fireworks, as defined by the National Fire Protection
Association, and, more specifically, shall include and be limited to the following:
(A) roman candles, not exceeding 10 balls spaced uniformly in the tube, total pyrotechnic
composition not to exceed 20 grams each in weight, any inside tube diameter not to exceed 3/8
inch;
(B) skyrockets with sticks, total pyrotechnic composition not to exceed 20 grams each in
weight, and the inside tube diameter not to exceed 1/2 inch, with the rocket sticks being securely
fastened to the tubes;
(C) helicopter type rockets, total pyrotechnic composition not to exceed 20 grams each in
weight, and the inside tube diameter not to exceed 1/2 inch;
(D) cylindrical fountains, total pyrotechnic composition not to exceed 75 grams each in
weight, and the inside tube diameter not to exceed 3/4 inch;
(E) cone fountains, total pyrotechnic composition not to exceed 50 grams each in weight;
(F) wheels, total pyrotechnic composition not to exceed 60 grams for each driver unit or 240
grams for each complete wheel, and the inside tube diameter of driver units not to exceed 1/2
inch;
(G) illuminating torches and colored fire in any form, total pyrotechnic composition not to
exceed 100 grams each in weight;
(H) dipped sticks, the pyrotechnic composition of which contains chlorate or perchlorate,
that do not exceed five grams, and sparklers, the composition of which does not exceed 100
grams each and that contains no magnesium or magnesium and a chlorate or perchlorate;
(I) mines and shells of which the mortar is an integral part, total pyrotechnic composition
not to exceed 40 grams each in weight;
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
CLERKS OFFICE
COPIED TO:
AS$E94OLY ✓ MAYOR
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PROPOSED PERSONAL PROPERTY EXEMPTIONS
The following estimates on personal property exemptions are computed based on the 2010 personal property filings.
The tax revenue (based on 10.5 mills), total assessed value, and number of accounts affected, are given. The total
number of accounts for 2010 is 1,244.
1. Assumption: All personal property accounts assessed less than $10,000:
Number of accounts: 899
Total Assessed Value: $2,540,884
Tax Revenue: $26,679
Value of exemption of $10,000 on remainder of accounts: 345 accounts or $3,450,000 assessed value and
$36,225 tax revenue.
Total affect of $10,000 exemption is $62,904.38 in tax revenue and a reduction of assessed value of $5,990,884
2. Assumption: All personal property accounts assessed less than $15,000
Number of Accounts: 957
Total Assessed Value: $3,259,565
Tax Revenue: $34,225
Value of exemption of $15,000 on remainder of accounts: 287 accounts or $4,305,000 assessed value and
$45,203 tax revenue.
Total affect of $15,000 exemption is $79,428 in tax revenue and a reduction of assessed value of $7,564,565
3. Assumption: All personal property accounts assessed less than $20,000:
Number of Accounts: 1,001
Total Assessed Value: $4,014,090
Tax Revenue: $42,147.95
Value of exemption of $20,000 on remainder of accounts: 243 accounts or $4,860,000 assessed value and
$51,030 tax revenue.
Total affect of $20,000 exemption is $93,178 in tax revenue and a reduction of assessed value of $8,874,090.
4. Assumption: All personal property accounts assessed less than $50,000:
Number of Accounts 1,107
Total Assessed Value $7,379,640
Tax Revenue: $77,486
Value of exemption of $50,000 on remainder accounts: 137 accounts or $6,850,000 assessed value and
$71,925.
Total affect of $50,000 exemption $149,411 in tax revenue and a reduction of assessed value of $14,229,640.
Introduced by: Borough Manager
2 Requested by: Borough Assessor
3 Drafted by: Borough Assessor
Introduced: XX/XX/2010
4 Public Hearing:
5 Adopted:
6
7 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
8 ORDINANCE NO. FY2011 -XX
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10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
11 AMENDING TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
12 CHAPTER 3.40 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
13
14 WHEREAS, AS 29.45.050 (b) (2) allows a municipality to classify as to type and exempt
15 or partially exempt some or all types of personal property from ad valorem taxes; and
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17 WHEREAS, KIBC 3.40.070 was written with the intention of exempting personal property
18 belonging to a head of a family or householder from ad valorem taxes; and
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20 WHEREAS, the Borough Assembly wishes to exempt personal property up to an
21 assessed value of $20,000; and
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23 WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly to include private, non -
24 commercial aircraft in the exemption of personal property; and
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26 WHEREAS, KIBC 03.,40.030 sets penalty rates for failure to file personal property returns
27 as required by KIBC 03.40.10 and KIBC 03.40.020; and
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29 WHEREAS, the penalties set by KIBC 03.40.030 do not adequately encourage non - filers
30 to comply with state and borough code and the cost to administer non -files are higher than
31 the current income from the penalty fee; and
32
33 WHEREAS, the following suggested changes in the Personal Property Ordinance will
34 clarify the ordinance to better state the intention of the borough.
35
36 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
37 BOROUGH THAT:
38
39 Section 1: This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and shall become a part
40 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances;
41
42 Section 2: Title 3 Revenue and Finance Chapter 3.40 Personal Property Tax is hereby
43 amended as follows:
44
45 Sections:
46 3.40.010 Property subject to taxation
47 3.40.020 Exemptions
48 3.40.01030 Assessment return.
49 3.40.03540 Tax situs of personal property.
50 3.40.02050 Liability for and collection of.
51 3.40.03060 Penalties.
52 3.40.05070 Classification of boats and vessels.
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53 3.10.060 Businocs invontorios oxompt.
54 3.10.070 Housohold furnituro and offocts oxompt.
55 3.10.080 Commorcial fiching goar oxompt.
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58 *For statutory provisions granting the power to assess and collect taxes, see AS 29.35.170;
59 for provisions governing municipal assessment and taxation generally, see AS 29.45.
60
61 3.40.010 Property subject to taxation
62 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a personal property which has a tax situs
63 within the borough is subject to taxation. Business personal property is taxable to the extent
64 that a taxpayer's total assessed value for all business personal property within the Borough
65 of Kodiak exceeds $20,000. Business personal property includes all personal property
66 including, but not limited to, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, machinery, and equipment used
67 by a business or in a business capacity.
68
69 3.40.020 Exemptions
70 A. Individual personal property utilized solely and exclusively for personal, non - business,
71 non - commercial, non - agricultural and non - income producing uses or purposes is exempt
72 from taxation under this chapter. This includes aircraft, boats and vessels used for non -
73 business, non - agricultural, non - commercial and non - income producing purposes.
74 B. The first $20,000 of assessed valuation of business personal property owned by each
75 taxpayer shall be exempt from borough property taxation. For a taxpayer with more than one
76 business personal property tax account, the $20,000 exemption shall be distributed pro rata
77 among all of the taxpayer accounts, based on the proportion of the assessed value in each
78 account to the total assessed value of that taxpayer's business personal property.
79 C. Pursuant to AS 29.45.050(b), the inventories of businesses possessing a valid business
80 license from the state of Alaska are exempt from the tax imposed by this chapter. As used
81 herein, "inventories" means personal property in the hands of a retail or wholesale merchant
82 held for sale or personal property held in the form of raw materials or component parts for
83 the manufacture or production of goods.
84 D. Pursuant to AS 29.54.025(b), fishing gear (i.e., nets, seines, crab pots, long lines, trawls)
85 and any or all associated paraphernalia utilized for commercial fishing is exempt from
86 property tax.
87
88 3.40.04830 Assessment return.
89 Every person shall submit to the borough assessor a personal property return of any
90 property owned by him, or in which he has an interest, and of the property held or controlled
91 by him in a representative capacity, in the manner prescribed, which return shall be based
92 on property values existing as of the first day of January of the year for which the return is
93 made. The person making the return in every case shall state an address to which all
94 notices required to be given to him under this section may be mailed or delivered. The return
95 shall show the nature, quantity, description, amount, value, purchase price new or used,
96 depreciable basis, and current condition of all personal property, the place where the
97 property is situated, and said return shall be in such form and include such additional
98 information as the assembly may prescribe, and shall be signed and verified under oath by
99 the person liable, or his or its authorized agent or representative. Said return shall be filed
100 on or before the fifteenth day of January of each tax year. The borough assessor may, by
101 notice in writing to any person by whom a return has been made, require from him a further
102 return containing additional details and more explicit particulars and, upon receipt of the
103 notice, that person shall comply fully with its requirements within 30 days.
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104 In the event of any person failing, refusing, or neglecting to make or file said personal
105 property return of property owned by him, as required herein, the assessor shall make an
106 assessment which shall be as fair and equitable as he is able to make from the best
107 information in his possession concerning said property.
108
109 3.40.04 -540 Tax situs of personal property.
110 A. Tax Situs. All personal property which has a tax situs within the borough on January 1st
111 of the tax year is subject to taxation. "Tax situs" means the principal place where an item of
112 personal property is located, having due regard to the residence and domicile of its owner,
113 the place where it is registered or licensed, whether it is taxed by other municipalities, and
114 any other factors which may indicate the principal location of the property.
115
116 B. Tax Situs, Conclusive Presumptions
117 1. Tax situs shall be conclusively presumed to be within the borough when the property,
118 although not within the borough on January 1st of the assessment year, either:
119 a. Has been or is usually, normally, or regularly kept or used within the borough;
120 b. Has been or is kept or used within the borough for any 90 days or more in the 12
121 months preceding the January 1st assessment; or
122 c. Has been or is kept or used within the borough for any length of time preceding
123 January 1st of the assessment year if such presence or use is intended to be permanent;
124 "permanent" in this subsection means for a period of 90 days or more.
125 2. Tax situs shall also be presumed conclusively to be within the borough where the
126 ownership, maintenance, or use of such property requires a license or permit, and a license
127 or permit has been issued by the state of Alaska or the borough or any other political
128 subdivision within the borough, and:
129 a. The property is so licensed or permit so issued and either the actual residence
130 address or the mailing address of the licensee or permittee, or of the permissive user
131 thereunder, is within the borough; or
132 b. The property is so licensed or the permit so issued and the domicile of the
133 licensee or permittee, or the permissive user thereunder, is in the borough; this subsection
134 is to apply expressly to, but is not limited to, situations wherein the subject property is in the
135 custody of persons in educational institutions outside of the borough; or
136 c. The property is so licensed or the permit is issued and the property is
137 permanently outside the borough when such licensing frees the owner, user or custodian of
138 liability for similar taxes in any other country, state, or political subdivision thereof.
139 3.40.02050 Liability for and collection of.
140 A. The owner of personal property assessed is personally liable for the amount of taxes
141 assessed against the property. The tax, together with penalty and interest, may be collected
142 in a personal action brought in the name of the borough.
143 B. If the tax on personal property is not paid when due, the borough may, in addition to other
144 remedies available, enforce the tax lien by distraint and sale of the property after first
145 making demand of the person assessed for the amount of the tax, penalty, and interest. The
146 demand shall be in writing addressed to the person whose name appears on the last
147 assessment roll as the owner of the property, describing the personal property assessed
148 and the amount of the tax, penalty, and interest and demanding that the total be paid within
149 10 days after service of the demand personally or by registered mail.
150 C. If the tax has not been paid after the expiration of 10 days from service of demand, the
151 clerk may issue a warrant directing a peace officer to seize the personal property for which
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152 the tax was levied and to sell it at public auction after at least 15 days' notice of the sale by
153 posting and publication. If the proceeds from the property sold are not sufficient to satisfy
154 the tax, penalty, interest and costs of sale, the warrant may authorize the seizure of other
155 personal property sufficient to satisfy the tax, penalty, interest, and costs of sale.
156
157 3.40.03060 Penalties and Interest.
158 A person who fails, refuses, or neglects to file a personal property return in accordance with
159 KIBC 3.6540.010 and 3.6540.020 shall, in addition to other penalties provided by law, be
160 liable for a penalty of 10 percent of tho tax ascoccod against said porconal property as
161 accessed by tho assessor, in accordance with KIBC 3.65.010 20% of the tax assessed, in
162 accordance with AS 29.45.250. Said person shall pay interest at the rate of 12 percent per
163 year, exclusive of penalty, from the due date until paid in full. This section shall apply to all
164 persons having personal property within the borough, irrespective of residence. However,
165 when such penalty and interest amount to $1.00 or less, there shall be assessed a minimum
166 penalty of $1.00. A person who files a completed return after the filing deadline, but before
167 the mailing of the assessment notices shall, in addition to other penalties provided by law,
168 be liable for a penalty of five percent of the tax assessed against said personal property for
169 that tax year.
170
171 3.40.05070 Classification of boats and vessels.
172 Pursuant to AS 29.45.050(b)(2), boats and vessels are classified for purposes of taxation as
173 a special category and shall be taxed at the rate determined annually by the assembly
174 during the budget adoption process for a boat or vessel of more than five net tons, rather
175 than on an ad valorem basis.
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178 A . Pursuant to AS 20.45.050(b), tho invontorios of businesses possessing a valid business
180 8. As ucod horoin, "invontorios" moans porconal proporty in tho hands of a rotail or
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196 property tax.
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204 Section 3: This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
205
206 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
207 THIS DAY OF 2010
208
209
210 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
211
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214 Jerome M. Selby, Borough Mayor
215
216 ATTEST:
217
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220 Nova M. Javier, MMC, Borough Clerk
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1 Introduced by: Mayor Selby
2 Requested by: Assembly
3 Drafted by: Assembly
4 Introduced: 01/21/2010
5 Adopted: 01/21/2010
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8 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
9 RESOLUTION NO. FY2010 -23
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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
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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 THIS TWENTY FIRST DAY OFJANUARY, 2010
34
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
JJ omc e M. Selby, Borough May
ATTEST:
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Nova M. Javier, MMC, Borough Clerk
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46 STRATEGIC �+ y pp�g
47 STRATEGIC PLAN
48 (FISCAL YEARS 2010 -2014)
49 Adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
50
51 Resolution No. FY2010 -23
52
53 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH'S MISSION, VISION, AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
54
55 I. MISSION
56 To provide quality service to the public in a fiscally responsible manner while fulfilling
57 Borough responsibilities and exercising powers required by Alaska Statute Title 29 and
58 the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances.
59 II. VISION
60 The Kodiak Island Borough Government is trusted and respected as a leader in providing
61 the highest quality of services to the public in a cost effective, sustainable, and efficient
62 manner that is open, dynamic, and focused.
63
64 III. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
65 • ACCESSIBILTY
66 All citizens and employees throughout the Borough, regardless of abilities, will have
67 ready access to our services and facilities. Language and culture will not be barriers.
68 Our operations will be open to the public and will ensure fair and equitable treatment
69 for all.
70 • ACCOUNTABILITY
71 We will ensure public funds will be administered as required by State and Federal
72 laws, in a manner that maximizes services in balance with available resources. We
73 will do so in full accordance with the law and in the public interest with the highest
74 degree of integrity.
75 • CUSTOMERS
76 We will operate in a customer - driven manner both internally and externally with a
77 focus on treating all persons with courtesy and respect. We will strive to provide the
78 highest quality service and ensure customer satisfaction.
79 • DIVERSITY
80 We will treat all citizens with dignity and respect. We will demonstrate through our
81 actions an understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity and individual
82 differences. Under no circumstances will harassment or discrimination of a sexual,
83 religious, or racial nature be tolerated.
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84 • VALUED EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS
85 We will enable and encourage employees and volunteers to self manage their work
86 with the expectation that they are accountable for their decisions and actions. We will
87 strive to provide and maintain quality- working conditions along with providing the
88 resources necessary for success. While recognizing the importance of each
89 member's contributions to the operation, we will nurture teamwork and recognize and
90 reward hard work, creativity, and innovation.
91 • PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
92 We are committed to quality and excellence, will strive for continuous improvements
93 and creativity, and will not be satisfied with "that's the way we have always done it."
94 • MISSION - DRIVEN
95 We will focus our efforts on the mission of the Kodiak Island Borough and not allow
96 needless rules and bureaucracy to get in the way of accomplishing our objectives.
97 Flexibility and responsiveness, with accountability, will be the principal boundaries of
98 our operation.
99 • INTEGRITY, LOYALTY, AND TRUST
100 Ethical conduct is paramount and we will work to create an environment of trust and
101 loyalty based on open, honest, and positive interactions with whomever we have
102 contact.
103 • STEWARDSHIP
104 We are committed to and expect the most efficient use of the public's resources and
105 will strive to maximize the life, value, and utility of the public property under our
106 trusteeship.
107 • TEAMWORK
108 We will work professionally and cooperatively together as a team with a spirit of
109 mutual respect to accomplish our mission, recognizing the important contributions
110 and solutions each member can bring to the operation.
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112 IV. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH GOALS
113 The Kodiak Island Borough was created as a regional government to serve the public by
114 financing and administering the primary functions of Education, Assessment and
115 Collection of Taxes, Land Use through Planning and Zoning, Mental and Physical Health,
116 and General Administration. Other services include Solid Waste Collection and Disposal,
117 Parks and Recreation, Economic Development, and Animal Control. It is our overall goal
118 to provide these services in an efficient and cost effective manner, taking into
119 consideration a staffing and funding plan that strives for public satisfaction. The following
120 strategies are designed to accomplish these goals and are modified annually to be used
121 as a foundation for the design and implementation of the Kodiak Island Borough's annual
122 budget.
123
124 V. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH'S CORE STRATEGIES
125 Overall strategic theme: To build and maintain credibility, trust, and accountability to the
126 public. We must continually work to improve our services and allocate our resources
127 wisely. We must listen carefully to our citizens and to fully and effectively inform them of
128 how our actions are addressing their needs and concerns.
129
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130 Table of Powers
131
132 MANDATORY POWERS
133 A. Education
134 B. General Administration and Finance
135 C. Tax Assessment and Collection
136 D. Planning and Zoning
137
138 ADOPTED POWERS
139 E. Emergency Services Planning
140 F. Community Health (restricted area - wide)'
141 G. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal (non area -wide, outside cities, except
142 Kodiak)
143 H. Parks and Recreation (non area -wide, outside cities)
144 I. Economic Development (non area -wide, outside cities)
145 J. Animal Control (non area -wide, outside cities)
146 K. Road Maintenance and Construction (service areas)
147 L. Street Lighting (service areas)
148 M. Fire Protection and First Responder Emergency Medical Services (service
149 areas)
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151 A. Education Goals and Objectives
152 1. Pursue increased funding at the state and federal and level to offset the local cost for
153 education.
154 a. Maintain a vigilant and active lobbying effort to ensure a strong voice for
155 education at the state and federal level.
156 b. Continue to actively participate and support regional organizations such as the
157 Alaska Municipal League and the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference as
158 vehicles for increased funding for education.
159 c. Continue to support and pursue statewide Borough formation and school district
160 consolidation in order to create a fairer distribution of the cost of education.
161 d. Support legislative efforts to adopt cost differential foundation formula program
162 that will address the additional cost of education in rural areas.
163 e. Encourage the Legislature to forward fund education.
164
165 2. Continue to improve on our positive and cooperative working relationship with the
166 KIBSD to maximize efficiency and positive outcomes.
167 a. Annually review all in -kind projects and operations prior to budget preparations by
168 both bodies, and stipulate service types, levels and agreed costs and financial
169 plans.
170 b. Annually review with KIBSD all facilities and generate a comprehensive needs
171 and condition survey for incorporation into Item A.2.a. which documents a short
172 (one year) and long (six -year) plan to address funding, staffing, and projects to
173 address any deficiencies for each facility.
174 c. Encourage the KIBSD to fully fund annual maintenance needs of facilities.
175 d. Create a long -term fiscal plan for budget purposes that deals with the contribution
176 cap and the fiscal shortfalls projected that minimizes negative impacts on school
This adopted power is restricted to Hospital and Mental Health services only.
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177 district operations and ensures solid educational programs and adequate
178 maintenance and operations of school facilities.
179 e. Seek cooperative solutions to educational needs that are balanced, sustainable,
180 and effective.
181
182 3. Continue with the current momentum towards addressing the physical condition and
183 safety needs of educational facilities to ensure safe, healthy, sustainable, and well -
184 maintained facilities that are conducive to a positive learning environment.
185 a. Develop and proceed with the planning, design, and construction of school and
186 related capital improvements as approved by the voters.
187 b. Continue to seek funding for student safety projects including safe student access
188 to school facilities.
189 c. Build partnerships with other entities to secure additional funding.
190 d. Seek additional funding for capital improvements approved by the voters and not
191 yet constructed due to significant construction cost increases since voter approval
192 and sale of bonds.
193 e. In conjunction with the school district, develop program plans that will improve
194 facility maintenance, renewal, replacement, and guide facility planning into the
195 future.
196 f. Develop a funding strategy that assures maintenance needs are adequately
197 funded.
198 g. Support vocational educational programs that address regional needs and include
199 a cooperative effort between educational providers and employers. This endeavor
200 will include renovating the existing voc -ed space to create a community voc -ed
201 facility that is designed to integrate the program needs of the KIBSD and the
202 Kodiak College in their efforts to prepare students for entry into the workforce.
203 Continue to support vocational opportunities and training.
204
205 B. General Administration and Finance Goals and Objectives
206 1. Create a long -term fiscal plan that incorporates KIBSD funding and maintenance
207 costs for all Borough operations including enterprise funds.
208 a. Create a long -term fiscal plan to produce a reliable and comprehensive plan
209 reflecting assumptions and fiscal projections under the current fiscal and political
210 environment.
211
212 2. Continue to provide reliable and competent accounting services to all Borough
213 departments and outside agencies.
214 a. Timely reconciliation of all accounts.
215 b. Prompt payment of all bills.
216 c. Preparation of a comprehensive annual financial report that meets the standards
217 of the Government Finance Officers Association.
218 d. Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports.
219 e. Keep accurate records of all Borough fixed assets.
220
221 3. To professionally manage the Borough's cash and investments, to include the corpus
222 of the Facilities Fund.
223 a. To manage the Borough's investment portfolio in the following order of
224 importance:
225 i. Protect the investments of the Borough.
226 ii. Provide liquidity to pay ongoing obligations of the Borough.
227 iii. Provide interest earnings to help defray the use of property taxes.
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228 b. To monitor the banking agreement with our bank and issue and evaluate RFPs for
229 banking services.
230 c. To be proactive in the detection and prevention of fraud.
231
232 4. Provide a comprehensive risk management program for the Borough, including the
233 school district.
234 a. Identify all property that needs to be insured and determine appropriate values
235 and deductable limits.
236 b. Evaluate risk management coverage and financial condition of various insurers
237 and re- insurers.
238
239 5. Prepare a budget each year for adoption by the Borough Assembly.
240 a. Ensure the Budget meets the standards set by the Government Finance Officers
241 Association.
242 b. Ensure user fees cover the actual cost of providing the service unless a lower
243 level of funding has been approved by the Assembly to minimize general fund
244 subsidies of special services.
245 c. Pay for all recurring expenditures with recurring revenues and to use nonrecurring
246 revenues for nonrecurring expenditures.
247 d. Have a positive undesignated fund balance of at least 15% of the previous year's
248 expenditures and transfers and have a positive cash balance in all governmental
249 funds at the end of each fiscal year.
250 e. Provide for adequate maintenance of capital facilities and equipment and for its
251 timely replacement.
252
253 6. Maintain and shelter a diversified and stable revenue structure from short-run
254 fluctuations in any one revenue source.
255 a. Maintain a diversified and stable economic base by supporting policies that
256 promote tourism, fishing, agriculture, and commercial and industrial employment.
257 b. Institute standard user fees and charges for specialized programs and services,
258 where possible and reasonable. Rates will be established to recover operational
259 as well as capital or debt service costs.
260
261 6. To provide safe and efficient Management Information Services to staff and the
262 Assembly
263 a. Provide current equipment and software to Borough employees and Assembly.
264 b. Insure safety of Borough records through timely and complete backups.
265 c. Evaluate new software and hardware for use by the Borough.
266
267 7. Maintain and expand our web site.
268 a. The web site should allow public access to meeting schedules, agendas, packets,
269 minutes, and review items.
270 b. The web site should allow public access to all Borough records that are not of a
271 confidential nature.
272 c. The web site should include access to a fully functional Geographic Information
273 System that can be manipulated by layers to show trails, wetlands, land
274 ownership, evacuation plans and additional links to other public resources.
275 d. Use technology to increase communication between Kodiak Island communities.
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280 8. Maintain and expand our comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS).
281 a. Continue extending the base map layer in the geo database beyond the road
282 system to include the entire borough.
283 b. Synchronize the GIS map with the property records in the assessing department
284 database, enabling the generation of maps displaying any given selection of legal
285 or physical property characteristics.
286 c. Set up a web server, to which the database will be copied nightly, giving the
287 public continuous access to up -to -date property records and user - defined maps.
288
289 9. Collect all Borough receivables in a timely manner.
290 a. Prepare and collect property taxes in an accurate and prompt manner.
291 i. Maintain a low inventory of tax - foreclosed property through regular sales that
292 minimizes negative community impacts.
293 ii. Ensure all properties are reviewed and selected for documented public
294 purposes prior to disposal in a timely manner.
295
296 10. 11 Continue to work with municipalities and other service providers to increase
297 efficiencies and cooperation that will lower costs to the citizens.
298 a. Continue to pursue efficiencies by utilizing municipal services in a cooperative
299 manner with all municipalities.
300 b. Continue to review and evaluate all options for providing superior services
301 through consolidation, annexation, unification or other methods that may
302 maximize efficiencies.
303 c. Enforce road service area powers and operations.
304 d. Educate the public on how a neighborhood fits into service area powers and
305 procedures.
306 e. Establish a process that would develop roads in a cost effective manner.
307
308 11. Continue to review and implement land management strategies for public owned
309 lands. This includes land sales that are in balance with the real estate market and
310 provide the transfer of developable public lands to the private sector in an equitable
311 and cost - effective manner. Reserve KIB land for public recreation (hunting, hiking,
312 berry picking, 4 wheeling, etc.).
313 a. Evaluate all Borough land on a regular basis and conduct a sale of land that is
314 appropriate for development and in demand.
315
316 12. Operate and maintain Borough facilities in a safe, healthy, and attractive manner that
317 creates a positive environment for the community and ensures safe and reasonable
318 access for all citizens including the physically impaired.
319 a. Ensure lease rates of Borough facilities generate sufficient revenues to pay for
320 adequate operational and maintenance expenses.
321 b. Identify and seek funding sources to evaluate Borough facilities to ensure
322 earthquake survivability.
323 c. Ensure that all Borough buildings are brought into ADA compliance during
324 renovation.
325 d. Work cooperatively with local government entities to develop a sustainable
326 facilities replacement plan.
327
328 13. Develop and implement a methodology to systematically review and evaluate
329 Borough operations.
330 a. Review and update the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
331
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332 C. Tax Assessment and Collection Goals and Objectives
333 1. Continue to provide a comprehensive taxation and assessment program that is fair
334 and equitable for all citizens that assesses values of all properties at market value
335 a. Review all forms of taxation to ensure 100% inclusion.
336 b. Continue to review the property inventory to ensure that property descriptions are
337 current and accurate.
338 c. Conduct field visit and revaluation of another one -fifth of the properties in the
339 borough, as part of the cyclical reappraisal program. The current standard is
340 every three years on the road system, every five years off the road system.
341 d. Audit selected business personal property accounts for completeness and
342 accuracy.
343
344 2. Review taxation options with an eye towards diversification of taxation in order to
345 spread the tax burden as much as possible and provides adequate funding to
346 accomplish the mission statement.
347 a. Review policy that excludes property from taxation in road service areas if the
348 property fronts on a state Right of Way (ROW).
349 b. Review taxation policies on commercial tourism activities.
350
351 3. Complete the implementation of the new database and accurate conversion of data
352 from the old database.
353 a. Establish procedures to ensure consistency in data entry and management for
354 quality control.
355 b. Document all database functions as configured for Kodiak Island Borough.
356 c. Specify and calibrate land, cost, and depreciation schedules.
357
358 D. Planning and Zoning Goals and Objectives — Community Development
359 1. Develop a framework to create a "sustainable community ", one that does not focus on
360 the quantity of growth, but the quality of life and balances short term needs of the
361 community with the long term results of development.
362 a. Develop a work plan that addresses the health, safety, and welfare of existing
363 neighborhoods by preventing their physical and economic degradation and
364 promotes the quality of growth through the revitalization of infrastructure and
365 public areas.
366 b. Continue to develop a "Borough Energy Plan" in coordination with the overall
367 State Energy Plan to reduce the use of high cost fossil fuels with renewable and
368 alternative energy sources sized to be easily installed at the community and
369 individual property level.
370
371 2. Meet quarterly with the Planning and Zoning Commission to review existing issues
372 and new initiatives related to planning, zoning and subdivisions.
373 a. Provide a training program for Commissioners that addresses their need to
374 understand the legal and community responsibilities of the position as well as
375 promoting the talent and expertise needed at this level.
376 b. Provide for commission attendance at new commissioner training events,
377 subscription services to appropriate planning commissioner journals and on -line
378 resources.
379 c. Provide regular training through the Borough Clerk's office on the open meetings
380 act and parliamentary procedure to ensure that commission meetings offer fair
381 and equitable treatment to all citizens who choose to participate
382
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383 3. Review existing zoning ordinances with a focus on minimizing the amount of zoning
384 districts where possible and to minimize confusion by simplifying the zoning code for
385 easy interpretation by the public, the commission, and staff.
386 a. Review adopted subdivision codes (Title 16) and zoning standards (Title 17) to
387 ensure that they are appropriate and focused on the needs and direction of
388 borough residents as expressed in the adopted comprehensive plan .
389 b. Periodically analyze the zoning of private land that is available for development in
390 order to determine whether there is an adequate balance of land in each of the
391 zoning categories.
392
393 4. Develop a Transportation System that is multi -modal and coordinated in order to
394 create a system that makes it easy to travel throughout the Kodiak Island Borough,
395 including remote communities and areas.
396 a. Review new subdivision development to determine the impact of traffic generation
397 on existing roads, bike trails, and public transportation.
398 b. Review existing parking requirements are adequate to support a thriving
399 downtown core area or other important areas of the community..
400 c. Incorporate pedestrian (bike and walking) trails along with new road construction.
401 d. Review subdivisions with an eye to provide space for public transportation options
402 and to add to the development of a comprehensive trails system.
403
404 5. Work with the U.S. Census Bureau to accurately account for all residents living in
405 Kodiak during the upcoming census.
406 a. Review U.S. Census Bureau maps to accurately identify the location of cities,
407 villages, and other groups of residents (i.e. Russian Village, Village Islands, Boat
408 harbor residents)
409 b. Coordinate with Census Bureau workers in their effort to locate houses,
410 neighborhoods, or subdivisions.
411
412 6. Oil and Gas Programs
413 a. Review and modify if necessary the "Tri- Borough Position Paper" on oil and gas
414 drilling in the Shelikof Straits and lower Cook Inlet.
415 b. Lobby for changes to the Coastal Management Plan allow for the addition of
416 meaningful enforceable policies that reflect local concerns and which allow
417 borough residents a greater opportunity to interact with state and federal agencies
418 during the coordinated review of development projects within the Borough's
419 coastal zone. Encourage a rewrite of this plan to give the Borough the maximum
420 authority possible to govern its own coastal zone and resources and to have a
421 seat at the table on larger resource development issues that recognizes the local
422 use (commercial, subsistence, and sport caught fish and game) resources as
423 important resources.
424 c. Participate in the revision of the Federal /State Kodiak 'Subarea Plan" which
425 addresses the response strategies for Oil Spill and Hazardous Substance
426 Release clean up, and which identifies sensitive areas and strategic areas around
427 the island, provides a contact list of responders and Geographic Response
428 Strategies (GRS) that contain tactics for addressing oil in specific areas.
429 d. Support the sharing of Federal offshore oil and gas revenue with coastal
430 communities in order to provide for planning and implementation of measures to
431 address coastal impacts due to oil and gas development.
432
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433 7. Continue to work towards the delivery of high quality services with reasonable staffing
434 levels by encouraging the efficient use of assets and by vigorously pursuing
435 state /federal planning grants.
436 a. Seek out and utilize other State and Federal planning programs and integrate
437 them with existing Borough planning needs to maximize resources.
438 b. Fully implement the new enforcement officer position who will address not only
439 zoning violations, but solid waste violations, Borough resource theft as well as the
440 abuses of public lands.
441
442 8. Monitor and review the Building Inspection Program to ensure an efficient and cost
443 effective program for the community.
444
445 9. Help educate residents throughout the borough with the Coastal Management Plan
446 and how it may affect their community and development in subsistence areas
447 adjacent to the village.
448
449 E. Emergency Services Planning — Community Development
450 1. Continue to work with the communities around the island (City of Kodiak and rural
451 communities) as well as other emergency responders to maintain an up -to -date
452 emergency response plan for each geographic area.
453 a. Continue to seek out and implement grant programs to aid in funding the update
454 of emergency plans, responder's equipment purchases, and training
455 opportunities.
456 b. Provide opportunities to ensure that all emergency personnel and Incident
457 Command Center staff are fully trained to perform their tasks in the case of
458 emergency.
459 c. Continue to educate the public as to responses and procedures in the cases of
460 emergency.
461 d. Replace tsunami sirens around Kodiak Island.
462 E Update the village Hazard Mitigation Plan Annexes making each village eligible for
463 hazard mitigation grants prior to a disaster.
464
465 F. Community Health Goals and Objectives
466 1. Create long -term facilities Master Plan for the Counseling Center.
467 a. Work with the consultant and advisory groups to create a long -term plan for health
468 facility maintenance and construction to serve the needs and changing
469 demographics of the community.
470 b. Seek out additional grant opportunities.
471
472 2. Seek to acquire sufficient land to support future Hospital growth that is reflective of
473 the long -term facilities plan for the Hospital.
474 a. Utilizing the product of F.1.a., seek to acquire sufficient land to serve any future
475 construction needs.
476 b. Work cooperatively with Providence to replace the care center with a new facility
477 that will meet the current and future needs of long -term care.
478 c. Work cooperatively with Providence to provide a better facility, and possibly closer
479 to the hospital, for rehab services.
480 d. Seek to research all options in order to provide quality health care to citizens of
481 Kodiak Island.
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483 3. Continue to advocate for appropriate full reimbursement of hospital costs and citizen
484 medical expenses by the State, Federal government, and Coast Guard in a fairer
485 manner.
486
487 4. Seek out additional grant opportunities.
488
489 5. Advocate for the best health care in a coordinated manner with Federal, State, and
490 local agencies.
491
492 6. Work with other agencies in Kodiak to develop quality facilities for senior citizens.
493
494 G. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Goals and Objectives
495 1. Implement the comprehensive solid waste management plan that addresses the solid
496 waste function for the next 20 to 50 years in a cost effective and efficient manner.
497 a. Continue to monitor the Solid Waste Rate Study.
498 b. Identify future site and begin site control planning processes for landfill expansion
499 area.
500 c. Continue to take steps that will extend the existing landfill site through
501 comprehensive recycling and other means for as long as possible without going
502 out of the current permitted area.
503 d. Continue to investigate federal and state loans and grants to pay for lateral
504 expansion and closeout of the existing "footprint" upon closure.
505 e. Encourage KIBSD and Kodiak College to recycle waste and to add recycling
506 education to their education programs.
507 f. To continue to coordinate with the City of Kodiak on the junk auto removal
508 program.
509
510 2. Evaluate and analyze the recycling program to create a long -term participatory
511 program and plan that is sustainable.
512 a. Adopt policy supporting reduction, re -use, and recycling of materials as preferable
513 to landfill disposal and encourage all citizens and businesses to participate.
514 b. Adopt policy and procedures requiring rate payers to recycle certain specified
515 materials.
516 c. Develop a fee structure to give rate payers incentives to recycle i.e., "Pay- As -You-
517 Throw ".
518 d. Commit to diversion goals of 25% by 2012 and 50% by 2020.
519 e. Negotiate a solid waste collection contract that supports diversion efforts.
520
521 H. Parks and Recreation Goals and Objectives
522 1. Evaluate and identify those lands under Borough ownership that would be
523 appropriate for developed or passive parks and recreation facilities, with a goal of a
524 comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan to guide future decisions.
525 a. Review urban areas for potential neighborhood pocket parks in areas of growth.
526 b. Develop standards for playground equipment and related improvements to ensure
527 the highest degree of utility at the lowest reasonable cost
528 c. Meet with the Parks and Recreation Committee on a quarterly basis.
529 d. Retain access to public lands for the enjoyment of all recreation users.
530 e. Create an interconnected system of multi -use bicycle and pedestrian paths for
531 residents and visitors. This trail system should link schools, parks, and trails with
532 other destination points.
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533 f. Continue to work with the City of Kodiak and the Kodiak Island Borough School
534 District to ensure that the construction, operation, and maintenance of joint use
535 recreation facilities are efficiently managed in the best interests of the overall
536 community.
537
538 2. Complete a road system trails plan using public participation and existing trails with a
539 focus on a trail network that is interconnected and allows for minimum user conflict
540 and maximum use by all citizens.
541
542 3. Encourage the Parks and Recreation Committee to move ahead with conceptual
543 plans for Mill Bay Park, White Sands Recreation Area, and winter use of urban lakes.
544
545 I. Economic Development Goals and Objectives
546 1. Maintain vigilance and effective participation in fishery politics and legislation that
547 advocates for long -term preservation of landings of product to the Borough and
548 ensures any environmental restrictions on fisheries are based on sound science and
549 fairly reflect any socio- economic impacts on our region.
550 a. Continue to work with the City of Kodiak and Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Council
551 (KFAC) to pursue a comprehensive and effective program that leads to
552 sustainable and economically productive fisheries that ensure the long -term
553 health of the fishery habitat and ecosystem.
554 b. Explore a shared fisheries representative for the Kodiak Island Borough and the
555 City of Kodiak at all levels of fisheries management meetings.
556 c. Find and work with industry representatives that have a regional and cooperative
557 focus to assist in the direction of efforts and resources in affecting fisheries policy
558 and legislation.
559 d. Determine and foster strategies to create a statewide force to offset negative,
560 incorrect, or misleading information about fisheries.
561
562 2. Administer an economic consultant contract to develop an Island -Wide Transportation
563 Feasibility Study.
564
565 3. Actively pursue development of airport capacity and look for opportunities for fish
566 cargo.
567
568 4. Continue to pursue high quality telecommunications access through fiber optics and
569 Internet access to outlying areas.
570 a. Ensure that telecommunications are integrated into the long -term plans that allow
571 for maximum efficiencies and minimize redundancies through use of common
572 easements and infrastructure.
573
574 5. Review ways to promote, encourage, and support the development of small
575 businesses /home businesses including those in the outlying communities.
576
577 6. Work with Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and Kodiak Island Convention Visitors
578 Bureau to promote quality tourism growth.
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584 J. Animal Control Goals and Objectives
585 1. Continue to support a program that protects the public and animals in a cooperative
586 cost effective and efficient manner.
587 a. Continue to have the Community Development Department monitor the contract to
588 ensure conflicts are minimized and public health and safety are maximized.
589
590 K. Fire Protection and First Responder Emergency Medical Services Goals and
591 Objectives
592
593 1. Continue to support fire, rescue, and emergency medical services that protect t he
594 lives and property of the public.
595
596 2. Maintain an adequate staff of volunteers who are properly equipped and trained for
597 the services they provide.
598
599 3. Continue to support the cooperative training and emergency responses between the
600 Borough Fire Protection Service Areas and other emergency services within the
601 borough.
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