FY2011-14 Federal CIP List for 2012 Introduced by: Borough Manager
1 Requested by: Borough Assembly
Drafted by: Special Projects Support
2 Introduced: 01/06/2011
3 Adopted: 01/06/2011
4 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
5 RESOLUTION NO. FY2011 -14
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7 A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
8 ADOPTING A FEDERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
9 FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2012
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11 WHEREAS, a capital improvement program has been adopted by the Kodiak Island
12 Borough Assembly that identifies the needs of the community over the next five years;
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15 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough has identified five main capital improvement
16 projects to submit to the Alaska Congressional Delegation for funding consideration.
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18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK
19 ISLAND BOROUGH THAT:
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21 Section 1: The Kodiak Island Borough's top five federal capital improvement project ,
22 priorities for federal fiscal year 2012 are as follows:
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1. Anton Larsen Dock Replacement
Total estimated cost for the project $2,000,000
Funding Sources: Kodiak Island Borough, Denali Commission, State 325,000
of AK
Federal Funding Requested $1,675,000
The Anton Larsen Floating Dock is located 18 miles from the town of Kodiak. It was
originally constructed as a supply dock for work associated with the Terror Lake
Hydroelectric Project. Instead of dismantling the dock upon the completion of the
dam, the Borough became interested in it. It is a facility that is heavily used by
residents of the rural communities of Port Lions and Ouzinkie, as well as those living
on the island's west side. During the summer it is also used by charter boats and
sport and commercial fishermen.
The Borough's interest resulted from the boating public's desire for a safer route to
the community of Kodiak through Anton Larsen Bay. A road leads to the City of
Kodiak from this dock, bypassing the potential risk to loss of life and property that is
huge when navigating around Spruce Cape. Spruce Cape is one of the most
dangerous stretches of water on Kodiak Island and many people risk navigating
around this cape to receive essential services. The dock was improved in 1995 by
driving piles and refurbishing the floating dock structure. Now the time has come to
replace the dock. The Kodiak Island Borough has submitted a project nomination to
the Denali Commission Transportation Program requesting assistance with the
planning stage of this project and is requesting federal funding for construction.
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2. Womens Bay Tsunami /Emergency Shelter
Total estimated cost for the project $1,500,000
Funding Sources: HUD EDI grant 475,000
Federal Funding Requested $1,025,000
There is no emergency shelter in the Womens Bay Community. Womens Bay is
located 8 miles from town and 2 miles from the USCG Support Center. Should there
be a tsunami that destroys the roads, or a rock slide at the Pillar Mountain slide area
or the Old Womens Mountain site, the community of 700 residents would be without
support services. A logical location for an emergency shelter is adjacent and attached
to the Womens Bay Fire House. This existing building acts as a community gathering
center, but there is presently no additional space to respond to shelter needs in times
of crises. A 2,500 square foot addition with an emergency generator is proposed at a
cost of $1,500,000. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Economic
Development Initiative funds in the amount of $475,000 have been appropriated for
this project.
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3. Traffic Safety Lighting (City of Kodiak to United States Coast Guard Base)
Total estimated cost for the project: $15,000,000
Federal funding request: $2,000,000
One road connects the City of Kodiak to the state airport, the U.S. Coast Guard
Support Center and neighborhoods located roughly south of town. This stretch of
roadway between the city limits and the Coast Guard Base is approximately five miles
of dark, two lane winding roadway with an average speed limit of 45 miles per hour.
The lack of highway lighting is a significant safety concern along this section of
heavily traveled road.
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4. New Long Term Care Facility — Planning and Design
Total estimated cost for the project: $1,500,000
Funding Sources: Kodiak Island Borough, KANA, CDBG 225,000
Federal funding request: $1,275,000
Kodiak Island's only long term care facility is in need of replacement. The "Care
Center" is housed in a former hospital wing that was never meant to be a nursing
home. The facility is presenting space, safety, security, and privacy concerns in an
institutional environment. A new nursing home, modeled after the Green House®
concept, which feels more like a home than an institution is the preferred replacement.
Planning and pre - development activities are necessary to determine the needs and
financial feasibility of a new facility.
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5. Kodiak Roads and Pedestrian Pathway
Total estimated cost for the project: $16,700,000
Funding Sources: Kodiak Island Borough, State of Alaska $9,200,000
Federal funding request: $7,500,000
The Kodiak Island Borough has been struggling to meet the demand for maintaining
its road system. Most of the population growth is occurring outside of the Kodiak city
limits, falling within the Borough's jurisdiction. As this population increases, the dirt
roads become increasingly unsafe and more expensive to maintain. Many of these
roads are composed of compacted gravel topped with finer material. The local
material used for road construction is shale that is quite soft and breaks down rapidly
after being compacted by traffic, road maintenance, and snow removal. The road
material presents a continuous struggle to maintain in a rainy climate, requiring
frequent pot hole and drainage repair. During dry spells, fine airborne dust creates
visibility hazards and respiratory health concerns. Additionally, children walk along
the road corridors when going to school, and the decaying road surfaces present
safety issues for them.
Additionally, the Kodiak Island Borough, in conjunction with the City of Kodiak and
interested community members, is working to develop a designated pedestrian /bike
pathway system for Kodiak residents and visitors. This pathway will complement
Kodiak's road system by providing safe bike and pedestrian access from the northern
most end of the road system, at White Sands Beach, to the Bells Flats community
south of the City of Kodiak. This phase of the project addresses a segment of the
pathway, Phase I, which will extend from the Kodiak City boundary (Deadman's
Curve) and a well used scenic overlook to the entrance of the USCG Base. Other
phases of the project, outside the City of Kodiak are: Phase II from the USCG Base
entrance to Panamarof Creek (Bells Flats community) and Phase III from Otmeloi
Way to White Sands beach. Each of these phases is a significant component of an
integrated, community friendly pathway system. A planning level scoping document
has already been completed to support this project. The total project cost for this
phase of the pathway project is estimated at $11.7 million.
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31 Section 2: The Kodiak Island Borough administration is hereby instructed to advise
32 Congress and the appropriate agencies of the United States Federal
33 Government of the Capital Improvement Program and priorities adopted by
34 the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly.
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36 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
37 THIS SIXTH DAY OF JANUARY, 2011
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39 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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44 _ Je ome M. Selb , Borough Ma •r_
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46 ATTEST:
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51 Nova M. Javier, M C, Borough Clerk
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