2011-01-15 Strategic Planning Session Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly Work Session
Saturday, January 15, 2011, 9 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. Review Draft 2011 Strategic Plan
MANAGER'S COMMENTS
CLERK'S COMMENTS
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
ASSEMBLY MEMBERS COMMENTS
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11 DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN,
12 (FISCAL YEARS 2011 - 2015).
13 Adopted by the Kodiak Island Borou,'gh Assembly
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17 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH'S MISSION, VISION, AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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9 I. MISSION l '
20 To provide quality service to the ,p in a fiscally+1res•onsible manner while fulfilling
21 Borough responsibilities and exere required by Alaska Statute Title 29 and
22 the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances.
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24 II. VISION
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25 The Kodiak Island Bo roug h Governmen is trusted and respected as a leader in
26 providing the high quality ei services to t'he public in a cost effective, sustainable, and
27 efficient mannerettiat�is open d&, namic, and focused.
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29 III. OUR GUIDINGEPRINCIP.LES
30 • A E SSIBIL^TaY t
31 ?&,citizens and�emplloyeesg the Borough, regardless of abilities, will have
32 ready access to out services and fac Language and culture will not be barriers
33 O will belopen o the public and will ensure fair and equitable treatment
34 for all. ,.
35 • ACCOUNTABILITY
36 We will ensure ptiiblic funds will be administered as required by State and Federal
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37 laws, in a manner that maximizes services in balance with available resources. We
38 will do so in full accordance with the law and in the public interest with the highest
39 degree of integrity.
40 • CUSTOMERS
41 We will operate in a customer - driven manner both internally and externally with a
42 focus on treating all persons with courtesy and respect. We will strive to provide the
43 highest quality service and ensure customer satisfaction.
44 • DIVERSITY
45 We will treat all citizens with dignity and respect. We will demonstrate through our
46 actions an understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity and individual
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47 differences. Under no circumstances will harassment or discrimination of a sexual,
48 religious, or racial nature be tolerated.
49 • VALUED EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS
50 We will enable and encourage employees and volunteers to self manage their work
51 with the expectation that they are accountable for their decisions and actions. We will
52 strive to provide and maintain quality - working conditions along with providing the
53 resources necessary for success. While recognizing the importance of each
54 member's contributions to the operation, we will nurture teamwork and recognize and
55 reward hard work, creativity, and innovation.
56 • PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
57 We are committed to quality and excellence, will strive fg_ c improvements
58 and creativity, and will not be satisfied with "that's the w3' we have always done it."
59 • MISSION - DRIVEN ' ..
60 We will focus our efforts on the mission of the Kodiak IslandtBorough and not allow
61 needless rules and bureaucracy to get in the f' accompl ng our objectives.
62 Flexibility and responsiveness, with accountability, will be the principal boundaries of
63 our operation. 4 1k. 4.
64 • INTEGRITY, LOYALTY, AND TRUST ,, :,'.
65 Ethical conduct is paramount and we will wor + to reate an environment of trust and
66 loyalty based on open, honest and positive iriYer'hctions with whomever we have
67 contact. , ,IN,,4.
68 • STEWARDSHIP
69 We are committed to and expect t most a ibient use, f the public's resources and
70 will strive to maximize the life, vafte, .� %4 �
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71 trusteeship.
72 • TEAMWORK ;`•
73 We will wo k and cooper -tively together as a team with a spirit of
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74 mutual respect accon 3lish,. our mission, recognizing the important contributions
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75 and solutions each me,,,, be cantlin ,�g�l'he operation.
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77 IV. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUG ` GALS
78 T e •diak Island B was c as a regional government to serve the public by
79 finan in�g and administeing t e primary functions of Education, Assessment and
80 Collection Taxes, Land Use through Planning and Zoning, Mental and Physical
81 Health, and Administration. Other services include Solid Waste Collection and
82 Disposal, Parksiand Recreation, Economic Development, and Animal Control, and fire
83 protection and fifereFesponder emergency medical services. It is our overall goal to
84 provide these services in an efficient and cost effective manner, taking into consideration
85 a staffing and funding plan that strives for public satisfaction. The following strategies are
86 designed to accomplish these goals and are modified annually to be used as a
87 foundation for the design and implementation of the Kodiak Island Borough's annual
88 budget.
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90 V. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH'S CORE STRATEGIES
91 Overall strategic theme: To build and maintain credibility, trust, and accountability to the
92 public. We must continually work to improve our services and allocate our resources
93 wisely. We must listen carefully to our citizens and to fully and effectively inform them of
94 how our actions are addressing their needs and concerns.
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96 Table of Powers
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98 MANDATORY POWERS
99 A. Education
100 B. General Administration and Finance
101 C. Tax Assessment and Collection
102 D. Planning and Zoning
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104 ADOPTED POWERS
105 E. Emergency Services Planning
106 F. Community Health (restricted area - wide) '
107 G. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal (non area -wide, outside cities,
108 except Kodiak) . la
109 H. Parks and Recreation (non area -wide, outside cities)
110 I. Economic Development (non area -wide, outside cities)
111 J. Animal Control (non area -wide, outside cities)
112 K. Road Maintenance and Constru &ron (service areas)
113 L. Street Lighting (service areas) ° NOW
114 M. Fire Protection and First Resp. der Emergency Medical Services
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117 A. Education Goals and Objectives Y ..
118 1. Pursue increased funding at the tate -nd federal level to offset the local cost for
119 education. \
120 a. Maintain a vigilant and active ;t° effort to ensure a strong voice for
121 education at the�st and federa t e v'�e "l.
122 b. Continue to. activ an support regional organizations such as the
123 Alaska Municipal League and the 'Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference as
124 vehicles o noreased't funding for education.
125 c. Continue to sti' pportEanpursue state Borough formation and school district
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126 consohdattion in order to r distribution of the cost of education.
127 d „„ Support legislative efforts to adopt cost differential foundation formula program
128 ; that will address
' the rational cost of education in rural areas.
129 - ^ e Encourage the L'egislatt re forward fund education.
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131 2. Contin e to improve .on our positive and cooperative working relationship with the
132 KIBSD'to maximize efficiency and positive outcomes.
133 a. AnniTeli review'rall in -kind projects and operations prior to budget preparations
134 by both 'bodiesrand stipulate service types, levels and agreed costs and financial
135 plans.
136 b. Annually eview with KIBSD all facilities and generate a comprehensive needs
137 and condition survey for incorporation into Item A.2.a. which documents a short
138 (one year) and long (six -year) plan to address funding, staffing, and projects to
139 address any deficiencies for each facility.
140 c. Encourage the KIBSD to fully fund annual maintenance needs of facilities.
141 d. Create a long -term fiscal plan for budget purposes that deals with the
142 contribution cap and the fiscal shortfalls projected that minimizes negative
1 This adopted power is restricted to Hospital and Mental Health services only.
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143 impacts on school district operations and ensures solid educational programs
144 and adequate maintenance and operations of school facilities.
145 e. Seek cooperative solutions to educational needs that are balanced, sustainable,
146 and effective.
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148 3. Continue with the current momentum towards addressing the physical condition and
149 safety needs of educational facilities to ensure safe, healthy, sustainable, and well -
150 maintained facilities that are conducive to a positive learning environment.
151 a. Develop and proceed with the planning, design, and construction of school and
152 related capital improvements as approved by the voters.
153 b. Continue to seek funding for student safety projectsezncluding safe student
154 access to school facilities. li
155 c. Build partnerships with other entities to- secure additional - funding. and sSeek
156 additional funding for capital improvements. appfGT<! by the - voters -and not yet
157 constructed- due-to significant- construction- eoit4noras- since- voter - approval
158 and- sale -of- bonds.
159 d. In conjunction with the school district, deveop program plans that will improve
160 facility maintenance, renewal, replaced ent, and guide facility planning into the
161 future.
162 e. Develop a funding strategy that assures: maintenance needs we adequately
163 funded.
164 f. Support vocational educational programs that \ address regional needs and
165 include a cooperative effort educationajproviders and employers. This
166 endeavor will include renovalfng`t�'1"ie,existing voc -ed *ace to create a community
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167 voc -ed facility that is designedflo integr to the program needs of the KIBSD and
168 the Kodiak College in their a orts,4o; prepare &dents for entry into the
169 workforce. Continue to support Vocational opportu and training.
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171 B. General Administration a d3 inance Goals and Objectives
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172 1. Create a long -term fiscal Ian that inter o?ates KIBSD funding and maintenance
173 costs for all Borough o erati'dns Includingfenterprise funds.
174 a. Crea long -term fiscal o produce a reliable and comprehensive plan
175 reflecting assumptions. and fiscal projections under the current fiscal and political
176 environment
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178 2. on inue to provide, reliabl- and competent accounting services to all Borough
179 departments and outside agencies.
180 a. Time' reconciliation of all accounts.
181 b. Promptpyment all bills.
182 c. Preparatl tof,ra comprehensive annual financial report that meets the standards
183 of the Government Finance Officers Association.
184 d. Prepare acurate and timely monthly financial reports.
185 e. Keep accurate records of all Borough fixed assets.
186 f. Comply with terms and conditions of grants, including the reporting requirements
187 of the Federal and State granting agencies.
188 g. Prepare a "Popular Annual Financial Report" that conforms to the standards of
189 the Government Finance Officers popular reporting program and mail to
190 registered voters of Kodiak Island Borough.
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192 3. To professionally manage the Borough's cash and investments, to include the corpus
193 of the Facilities Fund.
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194 a. To manage the Borough's investment portfolio in the following order of
195 importance:
196 i. Protect the investments of the Borough.
197 H. Provide liquidity to pay ongoing obligations of the Borough.
198 iii. Provide interest earnings to help defray the use of property taxes.
199 b. To monitor the banking agreement with our bank and issue and evaluate RFP's
200 for banking services.
201 c. To be proactive in the detection and prevention of fraud.
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203 4. Provide a comprehensive risk management program for the Borough, including the
204 school district. ,,S��
205 a. Identify all property that needs to be insured and det r iir�e appropriate values
206 and deductable limits.
207 b. Evaluate risk management coverage and financial condition of various insurers
208 and re- insurers.
209 c. Reduce risk by promoting safe practices byfl*em loyees ancidentifyinq potential
210 hazards.
211
212 5. Prepare a budget each year for adoption tiVithe Borough Assembly.
213 a. Ensure the budget meets the standard's set by the=Government Finance Officers
214 Association. �es
215 b. Ensure user fees cover the actual cost of providing the service unless a lower
216 level of funding has been 'proved by the Akse ably to minimize general fund
217 subsidies of special services.' "'",.i
218 c. Pay for all recurring expenditureswith recurring revenues and to use
219 nonrecurring revenues for nonr &urringtexpenditures.
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220 d. Have a positive undesignated fun balance d:at ;least 15% of the previous year's
221 expenditures fandransfers outland have ."positive cash balance in all
222 governmen al funds at't a end of each fiscal year.
223 e. Provideea, ddequatS`rhaintenance ' f capital plant and equipment and for its
224 '04 rn. A
timely replacement ors
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226 6. Maiinn air' antl elterca „diversi ied'Aand stable revenue structure from short-run
227 fluctuations inwan *one revenue source.
228 a Maintain a d versified Idnatable economic base by supporting policies that
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229 promote tourism fishing, agriculture, and commercial and industrial employment.
230 b. Institute stands d;t1ser flies and charges for specialized programs and services,
231 when possible Ind reasonable. Rates will be established to recover operational
232 as well1as capita,. 'o r debt service costs.
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234 7. To provide sae and efficient Management— lnfornationlnformation Technology
235 Services to stafrand the Assembly
236 a. Provide current equipment and software to Borough employees and Assembly.
237 b. Insure safety of Borough records through timely and complete backups.
238 c. Evaluate new software and hardware for use by the Borough.
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240 8. Maintain and expand our web site.
241 a. The web site should allow public access to meeting schedules, agendas,
242 packets, minutes, and review items.
243 b. The web site should allow public access to all Borough records that are not of a
244 confidential nature.
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245 c. The web site should include access to a fully functional Geographic Information
246 System that can be manipulated by layers to show trails, wetlands, land
247 ownership, evacuation plans and additional links to other public resources.
248 d. Use technology to increase communication between Kodiak Island communities.
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250 9. Maintain and expand our comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS).
251 a. Continue extending the base map layer in the geo database beyond the road
252 system to include the entire borough.
253 b. Synchronize the GIS map with the property records in the assessing department
254 database, enabling the generation of maps displaying any given selection of legal
255 or physical property characteristics.
256 c. Set up a web server, to which the database will be copied nightly, giving the
257 public continuous access to up -to -date property recd ,ds and user - defined maps.
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259 10. Collect all Borough receivables in a timely manner.
260 a. Prepare and collect property taxes in an accurate and promptamanner.
261 i. Maintain a low inventory of tax - foreclo p ro p erty through regular sales that
262 minimizes negative community impacts.
263 U. Ensure all properties are revieGvedand selected for doe inedted public
264 purposes prior to disposal in a time) .manner ,.
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266 11. Continue to work with municipalities and other service providers to increase
267 efficiencies and cooperation that`�W- ill lower costs to the&citizens.
268 a. Continue to pursue efficienciesb tilizing municipal services in a cooperative
269 manner with all municipalities
270 b. Continue to review and evalu to alopttns fo tviding superior services
271 through consolidation, annexaRbn I nification- or other methods that may
272 maximize of i lenciee
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273 c. Enforce ro service area powers a d operations.
274 d. Educat ff public nthow a neiglibor ood fits into service area powers and
275 procedures. a .
276 e. Establish a process+ hat =wou d ^devel p roads in a cost effective manner.
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278 12. Continue to evi-w and 'I �plement land management strategies for public owned
279 lands. This mcludelsland s as that are in balance with the real estate market and
280 ovide the transf develtr able public lands to the private sector in an equitable
281 a ' c ost - effective ma nner. ikeserve KIB land for public recreation (hunting, hiking,
282 berry eking, 4 wheeling, etc.).
283 a. Evaluate all Bor land on a regular basis and conduct a sale of land that is
284 appro fordevelopment and in demand.
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286 13. Operate and maintain Borough facilities in a safe, healthy, and attractive manner that
287 creates a positive environment for the community and ensures safe and reasonable
288 access for all citizens including the physically impaired.
289 a. Ensure lease rates of Borough facilities generate sufficient revenues to pay for
290 adequate operational and maintenance expenses.
291 b. Identify and seek funding sources to evaluate Borough facilities to ensure
292 earthquake survivability.
293 c. Ensure that all Borough buildings are brought into ADA compliance during
294 renovation.
295 d. Work cooperatively with local government entities to develop a sustainable
296 facilities replacement plan.
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298 14. Develop and implement a methodology to systematically review and evaluate
299 Borough operations.
300 a. Review and update the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
301 b. Conduct an outside review of the Borough sale scale eve 5 ears.
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304 C. Tax Assessment and Collection Goals and Objectives
305 1. Continue to provide a comprehensive taxation and assessment program that is fair
306 and equitable for all citizens that assesses values of all properties at market value
307 a. Review all forms of taxation to ensure 100% inclusion.
308 b. Continue to review the property inventory to ensure hat property descriptions are
309 current and accurate.
310 c. Conduct field visits and revaluations of anothee•ne- thiiaof the properties on the
311 road system and one -fifth of the remote properties in theorough, as part of the
312 cyclical reappraisal program. The curren sdtanda is ever' \years on the road
313 system, every 5 years off the road syste t
314 d. Complete a restructure of the methdds and procedures for handling■ personal
315 property accounts. This includ 1 staff in personal property
316 identification and appraisal. 2) Conducting audits of each return. 3)
317 Conduct on -site audits of questionable returns and of arbitrarily selected
318 accounts. ; Audit - selected- business- personal -pro erty accounts for-completeness
319 and-accuracy,
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321 2. Review taxation options with an eye tower s\diversification of taxation in order to
322 spread the tax burden as much v as ,ol ible a provide adequate funding to
323 accomplish the r, ' ib statement.
324 a. Put adoptio4ioof a sales,tax before the voters in the October 2011 election.
325 b Review�p6licy that excludes propeft from taxation in road service areas if the
326 property fronts`ron a state Right of Way+(ROW).
327 c Review taxationpolic es bnpcommerciai tourism activities.
328 d. Initfatetutilizat h aerie phoCg aphy and borough GIS resources to help
329 4identifyrem"ate areathat require further on site inspections and also to update
330 property irnprovementlfrtiform tion.
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332 3. Complete the implernentatio of the new database and accurate conversion of data
333 fromkti e old database
334 a.
335 qualI &nttrel..Continue to review each property card to convert available data
336 to the NA' t5,da abase.
337 b. Document functions as configured for Kodiak Island Borough. Once
338 all road system parcels are converted to the PACS database initiate an annual
339 review to update all properties to annual fluctuations in values.
340 c. Continue to sSpecify and calibrate land, cost, and depreciation schedules for all
341 properties in the PACS database.
342 4. Initiate procedures to scan all existing hard files into Laserfiche and PACS images to
343 work toward a paperless environment.
344 5. Continue working with ITMIS to bring pertinent data from PACS into a public access
345 system for use over the borough website.
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348 D. Planning and Zoning Goals and Objectives - Community Development
349 1. Develop a framework to create a "sustainable community ", one that does not focus
350 on the quantity of growth, but the quality of life and balances short term needs of the
351 community with the long term results of development.
352 a. Develop a work plan that addresses the health, safety, and welfare of existing
353 neighborhoods by preventing their physical and economic degradation and
354 promotes the quality of growth through the revitalization of infrastructure and
355 public areas.
356 b. Continue- to-- deve{ep - -a- "Borough -- Energy -P -Ian 4n- coordinaNsn- with- the -overall
357 State Energy- Rlan4e- reduce- the - use -of -high- east- fescil fuels with renewable and
358 alternative- energy - sources- sized -to be- easily- installeeet- the - community and
359 individual - property level
360
361 2. Meet quarterly with the Planning and Zoning Commissis - , ; . review existing issues
362 and new initiatives related to planning, zoning and `sJbdivisi E
363 a. Provide a training program for Commissioners that addre ses their need to
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364 understand the legal and community responsibilities of the position as well as
365 promoting the talent and expertise nee d at thislevel.
366 b. Provide for commission attendanceaew ooQ�nnmissioner training events,
367 subscription services to appropriate planning co journals and on -line
368 resources. N
369 c. Provide regular training through the Borough Gle ,,'s office on the open meetings
370 act and parliamentary procedd`u?epto ensure tha'bco e mission meetings offer fair
371 and equitable treatment to all citizens who choose te art
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373 3. Complete and adopt code revisions to Ti le 16 (subdivision) Title 17 (Zoning) and
374 Title 18 (Borough,Realteroperty that re appropriate and focused on the needs and
375 direction of berou - g — fi ridents as Vaxpressed the adopted comprehensive
376 plan .Review� st+ng -zo i g_orelinancet ith a focus- on- m+nimiaing the- ameunt -of
377 zonin istricts =wh " ••#
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e • =y simplifying-the-zoning
378 code -fer- easily -in elp etafie e- public the- semnn+ssian -and staff,
379 a Revi'eWxadeetedtsab�dwrs+br 'ce- Title - 6)-and zoning- standarde (Title 17) to
380 ensEi{e' tMat'-they a a persona and focused on the - needs- and- dlirectien -of
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381 borough resrde' as -e ' ressedln- the - adopted- comprehensive -plan .
382 si b Periodically anal ze theiohi ig of private land that is available for development in
383 ( order to determine whether there is an adequate balance of land in each of the
384 zon n categories.
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386 4. Develop aransportation System that is multi -modal and coordinated in order to
387 create a systemithat makes it easy to travel throughout the Kodiak Island Borough,
388 including remote communities and areas.
389 a. Review rw subdivision development to determine the impact of traffic
390 generation on existing roads, bike trails, and public transportation.
391 b. Review existing parking requirements are adequate to support a thriving
392 downtown core area or other important areas of the community.
393 c. Incorporate pedestrian (bike and walking) trails along with new road construction.
394 d. Review subdivisions with an eye to provide space for public transportation
395 options and to add to the development of a comprehensive trails system.
396
397 5: Werk -with- the -UTS. Census- Bureau -4o-- accurately- asseunt -for all residents - living in
398 Kodiak - during- the - upcoming - census:
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399 a -- Review -LJ.S- Census- Bureau- maps -to- accurately - identify -the- location -of- cities.
400 villages, and- other - groups -of- residents - -(e- Russian - Village illage- Islands Boat
401 harbor - residents)
402 b— Coordinate- with - Census- Bureau- workers -in- their - effort-to- locate - houses
403 neighborhoods er-- subdivisions:
404
405 6. Oil and Gas Programs
406 a. Review and modify if necessary the "Tri- Borough Position Paper" on oil and gas
407 drilling in the Shelikof Straits and lower Cook Inlet.
408 b. Lobby for changes to the Coastal Management Plan to allow for the addition of
409 meaningful enforceable policies that reflect local concerns and which allow
410 borough residents a greater opportunity to interacrit, state and federal
411 agencies during the coordinated review of development projects within the
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412 Borough's coastal zone. Encourage a rewrite of pi�an give the Borough the
413 maximum authority possible to govern its own coastalone and resources and to
414 have a seat at the table on larger resource'developmen1t s ,es that recognizes
415 the local use (commercial, subsistence' sport caught, fish and game)
416 resources as important resources
417 c. Participate -in- the - revision- of- the ral /Scat odlal ubarea`:Plan =which
418 add -
resses- the-res for „9
posse - strategies- i1 S�il nd- Hazardous- Substance
419 Release - clean -up - and - which - identifies sensitive- areas- and - strategic -areas
420 around- the -isl and - provides- a- sontaet- liet'of” responders --and- which - provides
421 Geographic- Response - Strategies- (GRS)- that- d'infa • - ice-for-addressing-oil-in
422 specific- areas. 1 .
423 d. Support the sharing of Fed`e al"offshor.e oil and gas revenue with coastal
424 communities in order to provido for planniriBtand i ',gas
of measures to
425 address coastal impacts due to o� anus develo'ment. .
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427 7. Continue to ork toward the delive, of high quality services with reasonable
428 staffing leve s(b'y,encouraging the efficiese of assets and by vigorously pursuing
429 state /federal plan gr
430 a. Seek_out and�`utilize fate,an Federal planning programs and integrate
431 them.wif''h„�existing Borough p aaining needs to maximize resources.
432 la/ Fully impiema tens forccment officer position- who -will address not only
433 V zoning vio aste- violations - Borough- resource- theft- as-wcll as
434 ytheabuses -of p u b l i c --l
435 c. 'Im•rove code e nf o rcement throu•hout the communit b continual) educatin•
436 residents on the ionin• issues and the •ro•er wa to handle •arba•e and unk
437 vehiclesb,
438 d. Revievtctiirrent•method of enforcement of code violations as a misdemeanor and
439 institute a` program of civil fines through a ticketing procedure.
440
441 8. Monitor and review the Building Inspection Program to ensure an efficient and cost
442 effective program for the community.
443
444 9. Help educate residents throughout the borough with the Coastal Management Plan
445 and how it may affect their community and development in subsistence areas
446 adjacent to the village.
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451 E. Emergency Services Planning — Community Development
452 1. Continue to work with the communities around the island (City of Kodiak and rural
453 communities) as well as other emergency responders to maintain an up -to -date
454 emergency response plan for each geographic area.
455 a. Continue to seek out and implement grant programs to aid in funding the update
456 of emergency plans, responder's equipment purchases, and training
457 opportunities.
458 b. Provide opportunities to ensure that all emergency personnel and Incident
459 Command Center staff are fully trained to perform their tasks in the case of
460 emergency.
461 c. Continue to educate the public as to responses and prbce lures in the cases of
462 emergency.
463 d. Replace tsunami sirens around Kodiak Island.
464 e. Update the village Hazard Mitigation Plan Annexes m g each village eligible
465 for hazard mitigation grants prior to a disaster. '3'
466 f. Organize and lead Local Emergency Pla nin aC&mmittee L - PC) meetings with
467 first responders and policy makers.
468
469 F. Community Health Goals and Objective-
470 1. Create long -term facilities Master Plan for the Counseling Center.
471 a. Work with the consultant and advisory gr ups create a long -term plan for
472 health facility maintenancend construction to #se e the needs and changing
473 demographics of the commu ityT "4
474 b. Seek out additional grant opprtunities:
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476 2. Seek to acquire sufficient land to su _�o utureZHospital growth that is reflective of
477 the long -term facifit sjpi an for the Hoappttal. bir
478 a. Utilizing th product o F.1.a., seek�'to acquire sufficient land to serve any future
479 constru ionteeds.
480 b. Work cooperatively wit, Providence t replace the care center with a new facility
481 that wi I meet tt ele .ten dan, if,utu e . eds of long -term care.
482 c. Wcirecoo eratively F ith Provide.ce to provide a better facility, and possibly
483 closer to helnosp f r rehab services.
484 d k Seek to re all opti s n order to provide quality health care to citizens of
485 Kodiak Island.
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487 3. Continue'4o advocate= or appropriate full reimbursement of hospital costs and citizen
488 medicalYex enses bylthe State, Federal government, and Coast Guard in a fairer
489 manner.
490
491 4. Seek out additional grant opportunities.
492
493 5. Advocate for the best health care in a coordinated manner with Federal, State, and
494 local agencies.
495
496 6. Work with other agencies in Kodiak to develop quality facilities for senior citizens.
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502 G. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Goals and Objectives
503 1. Implement the comprehensive solid waste management plan that addresses the
504 solid waste function for the next 20 to 50 years in a cost effective and efficient
505 manner.
506 a. Continue to monitor the Solid Waste Rates Study.
507 b. Identify future site and begin site control planning processes for landfill expansion
508 area.
509 c. Continue to take steps that- willto extend the existing landfill site life through
510 comprehensive recycling and other means for -as- long -as- possible- without -going
511 out-of -the current - permitted -area.
512 d. Continue to investigate federal and state loans andtraZ to pay for lateral
513 expansion and closeout of the existing "footprint" uporf dlosure.
514 e. Encourage KIBSD and Kodiak College to recycletwaste and to add recycling
515 education to their education programs. 41 451tf,
516 f. To continue to coordinate with the City of Kodiak on .the junk auto removal
517 program. 44 7,AN
518
519 2. Evaluate and analyze the recycling program to create a long-term participatory
520 program and plan that is sustainable. s ""`
521 a. Adopt policy supporting reduction, re - use , recycling of materials as
522 preferable to landfill disposal and encourage eall citizens and businesses to
523 participate.
524 b. Adopt policy and procedure ,re utring encouraging/ate payers to recycle certain
525 specified materials
526 c. Develop Expand a fee structu e to give =,rate payers incentives to recycle i.e.
527 "Pay -As- You - Throw" -. °a.' •
528 d. Commit to diver§ion_tgoals of 25% n 2012 and�50% by 2020.
529 e—N
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531 H. Parks and Re reatlo Goaand Objective
532 1. Evaluate and identify � t hose finds uf"tder Borough ownership that would be
533 appropriate, p developesc�or p sa slve parks and recreation facilities, with a goal of a
534 cdmprehensivej a;ks a'idj ecreation Plan to guide future decisions.
535 a R eview urban areeas fop%teeritiai neighborhood pocket parks in areas of growth.
536 b Develop standards for playground equipment and related improvements to
537 ensur the highe'et degr e of utility at the lowest reasonable cost.
538 c. geed' wi the Park and Recreation Committee on a quarterly basis.
539 d. Retain ccess to ilublic lands for the enjoyment of all recreation users.
540 e. Createan into connected system of multi -use bicycle and pedestrian paths for
541 residents aid visitors. This trail system should link schools, parks and trails with
542 other destjation points.
543 f. Continue to work with the City of Kodiak and the Kodiak Island Borough school
544 district to ensure that the construction, operation and maintenance of joint use
545 recreation facilities are efficiently managed in the best interests of the overall
546 community.
547
548 2. Complete a road system trails plan and Trails User's Guide using public participation
549 and existing trails with a focus on a trail network that is interconnected and allows for
550 minimum user conflict and maximum use by all citizens.
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552 3. Encourage the Parks and Recreation Committee to move ahead with conceptual
553 plans for Mill Bay Park, End of the Road Park, and winter use of urban lakes.
554
555
556 I. Economic Development Goals and Objectives
557 1. Maintain vigilance and effective participation in fishery politics and legislation that
558 advocates for long -term preservation of landings of product to the Borough and
559 ensures any environmental restrictions on fisheries are based on sound science and
560 fairly reflect any socio- economic impacts on our region.
561 a. Continue to work with the City of Kodiak and Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Council
562 (KFAC) to pursue a comprehensive and effectiveprogram that leads to
563 sustainable and economically productive fisheries at e`ir sure the long -term
564 health of the fishery habitat and ecosystem
565 b. Explore a shared fisheries representative for th Borough and the
566 City of Kodiak at all levels of fisheries manage mee g s
567 c. Find and work with industry representativetthatikave a regior al and cooperative
568 focus to assist in the direction of efforts and resources in affect g fisheries policy
569 and legislation.
570 d. Determine and foster strategies to c ea a \ a state ide force to offset negative,
571 incorrect, or misleading information about iisheri s. I'
572
573 2--Administer an-- economic— Gensultant-- centract ,to develop --an— Island -Wide
574 Transportation- Feasibility Study =:`;
575
576 3. Actively pursue development of i port capacity and loo for opportunities for fish
577 cargo.
578
579 4. Continue to pur igh •uality telecom
r munications access through fiber optics and
580 Internet accei to outlyingtareas.
581 a. Ensure t4eiecommu ications are integrated into the long -term plans that allow
582 for maximum efficierrcie an minimize redundancies through use of common
583 easements and infr�2�strure " ` x
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585 5. 'eview ways toa1promote,encourage, and support the development of small
586 btsinesses /home business sxinluding those in the outlying communities.
587 '\ s
588 6. Worklwith Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and Kodiak Island Convention Visitors
589 Burea qua lity tourism growth.
590 n i i
591 J. Animal Control G ,Is and Objectives
592 1. Continue to siport a program that protects the public and animals in a cooperative
593 cost effective and efficient manner.
594 a. Continue to have the Community Development Department monitor the contract to
595 ensure conflicts are minimized and public health and safety are maximized.
596
597 K. Fire Protection and First Responder Emergency Medical Services Goals and
598 Objectives
599
600 1. Continue to support fire, rescue, and emergency medical services that protect the
601 lives and property of the public.
602
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603 2. Maintain an adequate staff of volunteers who are properly equipped and trained for
604 the services they provide.
605
606 3. Continue to support the cooperative training and emergency responses between the
607 Borough Fire Protection Service Areas and other emergency services within the
608 borough.
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