2010-12-09 Work Session Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly Work Session
Thursday, December 9, 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. 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. Present KIB Legislative Matters to Senator Gary Stevens and Representative Alan
Austerman
PACKET REVIEW - None.
MANAGER'S COMMENTS
CLERK'S COMMENTS
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MAYOR'S COMMENTS
ASSEMBLY MEMBERS COMMENTS
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ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
2011 FEDERAL PRIORITIES
• PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILT):
We support full funding of the PILT program, to the authorized levels of P.L. 103-
379 (over 300 million nationwide).
• SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SELF - DETERMINATION ACT (SRS/
TIMBER RECEIPTS):
We support the reauthorization and enhancement of the Secure Rural Schools
program (PL 110 -343). Reauthorization should maintain coupling between
payments to boroughs and active natural resource management; and the
connection between sustainable natural resource management and the stability
and well being of forest boroughs and communities.
• CLEAN WATER ACT:
While supporting Clean Water Act provisions that protect wetland habitats and
rivers and streams of Alaska, we do not support federal efforts to change the
definition of the Clean Water Act from navigable waters to "waters of the United
States," and also oppose federal efforts to further expand the authority and
responsibilities of the federal agencies in regard to these waters.
• ARCTIC ISSUES:
We support ratification of the United Nation's Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Until that ratification takes place, the US cannot participate in deliberations which
affect the national security; environmental concerns relating to the use of the
seas; and to economic development for Alaska's coastal communities.
• LAND USE DESIGNATIONS:
We oppose decisions on land use designations that are not completely reviewed
through the proper Congressional system already in place.
• ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS:
We support full funding of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
(EECBG) Program to state and local governments.
• DENALI COMMISSION:
We support reauthorization and appropriation of the Denali Commission to further
construct and improve much - needed infrastructure throughout the State, especially in
rural areas.
ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
2011 STATEWIDE PRIORITIES
• REVENUE SHARING:
We recommend the Governor include in his budget recommendation, a one -time COLA
to Revenue Sharing, based on the cumulative Anchorage CPI for 2007 through 2010,
with appropriation of said funds.
• UNFUNDED MANDATES:
We believe that any state or federal legislation, or rule, that requires an implementation
or operation cost, shall be fully funded by the implementing agency. This includes
"optional" exemptions handed down to local governments that will diminish the local tax
base.
• ENERGY:
We believe the Legislature must aggressively facilitate affordable energy for all Alaskans
through:
1. The support of oil and gas, as it remains the primary source of energy for
most of Alaska;
2. The encouragement of connectivity between communities, as well as
incentives for energy project funding;
3. An actual time certain process that selects and prioritizes projects;
4. Full funding of the PCE (Power Cost Equalization) Endowment fund
through joint congressional and state appropriations;
• PERS:
We support a sustainable salary base to pay off the PERS unfunded obligations. AS
39.35.625, and any other similar statutes or regulations that require termination studies,
should be repealed. Simply following AS 39.35.255(a)(2), amended with inflation
adjustment language, will provide a more efficient, cost effective and equitable method
of ensuring that the required PERS salary base is maintained.
• TRANSPORTATION:
We believe the Legislature should implement:
1. The dedication of funds for the Alaska Transportation Infrastructure Fund;
2. A matching grant component for acquiring federal funds and to help local
governments to develop otherwise financially difficult projects;
3. A local government seat at the table during allocation considerations of the
Transportation Infrastructure Fund.
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Introduced by: Borough Manager
Requested hy: Borough Assembly
2 Dratted by: Special Projects
3 Support Christiansen r
4 Introduced: 09/16/2010
Amended: 09/17/2010
5 Adopted: 09/17/2010
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7 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
8 RESOLUTION NO. FY2011 -06
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10 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
11 ADOPTING A STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
12 PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2011 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
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14 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 14,000 residents of the
15 Kodiak Island Archipelago living in six incorporated cities and one community governed by
16 a tribal council government; and
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18 WHEREAS, a Borough —wide State legislative capital improvement program has been
19 adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly that identifies the major needs of the
20 island community for the next five years; and
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22 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough has identified major projects to submit to the
23 Alaska Governor and State Legislative Delegation for funding consideration.
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25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK
26 ISLAND BOROUGH THAT:
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28 Section 1: The Kodiak Island Borough's State Legislative capital improvement project
29 priorities for the 2011 legislative session are as follows:
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1. New High SchoolNocational Education
Total estimated cost for the project: $80,800,000
Funding Sources: Sale of Bonds $65,300,000
State funding request: $15,500,000
The existing Kodiak High School complex was built in 1966 with several additions and
renovations made throughout the years. The building is now functionally obsolete, is not
energy efficient, and is overcrowded with 800 students in a school that was built for 550.
The full project will renovate all existing facilities of the existing high school building and
provide addition facilities to accommodate decades of student population growth.
Additionally, this project will renovate existing spaces of the high school for
administrative offices for School District -wide functions. A small obsolete building will be
demolished to make room for the new academic wing.
The primary objective of this project is to design the renovation of the existing facilities
for current and future vocational, academic, art, athletic, and rural needs, and to build
additional academic and common spaces to enrich the students' education with
essential student activities and regional community involvement. This renovation and
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addition would capture the latest technology for energy efficiencies and sustainability.
Approximately $15,500,000 of the cost of this project is for vocational facilities that are
needed for the Kodiak Island region. Funding for this project will come from a Borough -
wide bond sale which will include local contribution and state reimbursement. Given the
state's responsibility to provide vocational education and training, and the significantly
higher costs vocational facilities add to the high school renovation, the Borough is
requesting legislative funding for the vocational portion of the renovation in the amount
of $15.5 million.
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2. 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
State 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 use
of this space presents space, safety, security, and privacy concerns in an institutional
environment. A new facility, 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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3, Womens Bay Tsunami /Emergency Shelter
Total estimated cost for the project: $1,500,000
Funding Sources: HUD EDI $475,000
State funding request: $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 United States Coast Guard Support Center.
Should there be a tsunami that destroys the roads, or a rock slide at Womens Mountain
or Pillar Mountain, 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 Department. A 2,500 square foot addition with an emergency generator is
proposed. 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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4. Pathway Design: Kodiak City Limits to USCG Base Entrance
Total estimated cost for the project: $11,700,000
Funding Sources: Kodiak Island Borough $159,000
State funding request: $1,590,000
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
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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 Panamaroff 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. Total project costs for this phase of the pathway project is estimated at $11.7
million; the Kodiak Island Borough is requesting State funding assistance for design and
engineering costs associated with this section of pathway.
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5. Anton Larsen Dock
Total estimated cost for the project: $2,000,000
Funding Sources: Kodiak Island Borough $15,000
State funding request: $200,000
The Anton Larsen Floating Dock is located 18 miles from the town of Kod' It was
originally constructed as a supply dock for work associated with the T,er or 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 r esidents of the
rural communities of Port Lions and Ouzinkie, as well as those living • the island's west
side. During the summer it is also used by charter boats and -•ort and commercial
fishermen.
This interest resulted from the boating public's desire for a safer route to the community
of Kodiak through Anton Larsen Bay. A road leads to th• City of Kodiak from this dock,
bypassing the potential risk to loss of life and prop: y that is huge when navigating
around Spruce Cape. Spruce Cape is one of the •st dangerous stretches of water on
Kodiak Island and many people risk navigating .round this cape to receive essential
services. The KIB improved the dock in 198 by driving piles and refurbishing the
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floating dock structure. Much more needs to be done to replace the dock and piles and
design an improvement to this i •• an ..'lily.
Total project cost is estimate• at '. million; e are requesting state funding assistance
in the amount of $100,000 fo - •• - - - ' - • • nd design of the needed improvements.
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6. Traffic Safety Lighting from the City of Kodiak to the United States Coast Guard
Base, Planning and Design
fit ' c Total estimated cost for the project: $15,000,000
State funding request: $2,000,000
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� {,tJ�/' 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
�y� Q, p between the city limits and the Coast Guard Base is approximately five miles of dark,
J� 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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7. Service Area Paving $5,000,000
Funding Sources: Kodiak Island Borough $1,000,000
State funding request: $4,000,000
This project addresses the on -going need to pave portions of Borough Service Area
roads. There are approximately 26 miles of road among four Road Service Areas that
connect residential neighborhoods with the greater Kodiak community. Paving projects
will address main thoroughfares or busy neighborhood roads as well as improvements to
major drainage course that runs through these areas.
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Paving service area roads eliminates poor air quality experienced by the neighborhood.
Kodiak's road construction material is shale /mudstone that breaks down easily into fine
air borne dust and volcanic ash. Kodiak's rainy climate and winter freeze and thaw of
• road bed material promote major maintenance issues with the development of pot holes
and degradation of road surfaces.
Residents located within the paving area will contribute, through a local improvement
district, a percentage of the engineering and improvement costs. Due to the high cost of
asphalt, the Borough is seeking the state's financial assistance to help to reduce this cost
to the residents. The Borough's paving needs will be phased in and completed on a
priority basis as funding is available.
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8. Emergency Generators for Schools
Total estimated cost for the project: $3,206,000
State funding request: $2,564,800
Many of our in -town and village school facilities act as emergency shelters during
extreme weather events or during times of natural or economic catastrophes. We have
identified and prioritized the need to equip the following schools with emergency
generators:
East Elementary School $780,000
Kodiak High School $466,000
Old Harbor village school $1,007,000
Karluk village school $33,000
Port Lions village school $920,000
Equipping these facilities with emergency generators will provide power for sheltering
needs and back -up power during short term loss of electricity. These generators will be
housed permanently at the school facilities and become part of the building. Located at
these sites, they can be tested, operated and maintained as part of the service to the
overall school building.
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9. Engineering & Design for East Elementary Traffic Flow Improvements
Total estimated cost for the project: $500,000
Funding Sources: Kodiak Island Borough $50,000
State funding request: $450,000
Reconfiguration of the existing parking area at East Elementary School will reduce risks
by providing for a safer separation of pedestrians, small vehicle traffic and bus
loading /unloading. A new design will require an increase in the total area of the parking
lot to allow adequate parking to support increased building usage and occupant load.
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10. Peterson Elementary School Parking Lot Paving
Total estimated cost for the project: $1,150,000
Funding Sources: Kodiak Island Borough $115,000
State funding request: $1,035,000
Peterson Elementary School is one of six "in- town" public schools of Kodiak. Each of the
other five schools has paved driveways and parking spaces. Peterson's surrounding
topography is very level thus making drainage a challenge. This weak drainage forces a
routine battle against the development of potholes throughout its gravel driveways and
parking areas. All surrounding public roadways within four miles of the school are paved.
Paving this school's driveways and parking will provide safer and cleaner facilities for
our students, faculty, staff and parents.
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11. Maintenance (painting) of the Near Island Bridge
Total estimated cost for the project: $10,000,000
State funding request: $10,000,000
Bridge work currently conducted by the Alaska Department of Transportation is
performed based on safety issues. Proper maintenance and painting will ensure the long
term usefulness and safety of the Near Island Bridge. This project will include
sandblasting and painting of the bridge.
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12. Chiniak Warning Siren
Total estimated cost for the project: $45,000
State funding request: $45,000
Due to the linear development of the Chiniak community, the existing warning siren is
not audible to all areas of the community. A siren could be placed in a second location in
Chiniak to alert this section of the community.
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13. Planning and Design for Mill Bay Beach Access Improvements
Total estimated cost for the project: $63,000
State funding request: $63,000
Mill Bay Beach is heavily used by residents, sport fishermengnd the community who
come to view this bay located close to town. New construction items proposed here
include the construction of new access stairs and walkways, as well as trail
enhancements between the two beaches, and a small raft/kayak launch.
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14. Womens Bay Playground Upgrades
Total estimated cost for the project: $100,000
Funding Sources: Grants, other funds $50,000
State funding request: $50,000
The playground equipment in the parks in the Womens Bay community, Panamaroff
Park, and Sargent Creek Park, is estimated to be thirty years old. The equipment is in
need of replacement. These parks serve each side of the Womens Bay community and
are the recreational centers of the two neighborhoods. Initial research conducted by
residents demonstrates that grants are available to pay for many needed improvements.
The goal is to provide safe playground equipment for the Womens Bay community.
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47 Section 2: The Kodiak Island Borough administration is hereby instructed to advise our
48 State of Alaska Governor and Legislative Delegation of the Capital
49 Improvement Projects Priority List adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough
50 Assembly.
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53 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
54 THIS SIXTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2010
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56 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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60 AT' • JeYome M. Selby, Borough Ma or
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64 Nova' . avier. ;MMC Borough Clerk
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Kodiak Island Borough
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Kodiak, Alaska 99615
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
December 2010
December 17, Friday, 3 p.m. Fish Tech for the Community Meeting
Legislative Information Office
January 2011
January 13, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Assembly pictures
Outside Borough Chambers
January 15, Saturday, 9 a.m. Kodiak Island Borough Strategic Plan Meeting
Kodiak Fisheries Research Center
January 25, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Borough /City Joint Work Session
Borough Assembly Chambers
February 2011
February 10 -11, Thursday, Friday SWAMC 2011 Annual Meeting
Captain Cook/Anchorage
(Contact Jessica if you are attending.)
March 2011
March 9, Wednesday Joint Legislative Reception
Baranof /Juneau
(Contact Jessica if you are attending.)
These are meetings /events outside of the regularly scheduled Assembly work sessions and regular
meetings.
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