FY2012-11 State CIP Priority List 2012 Legislative Session Introduced by: Borough Manager
1 Requested by: Borough Assembly
Drafted by: Special Projects Support
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Introduced: 09/15/2011
3 Adopted: 09/15/2011
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5 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
6 RESOLUTION NO. FY2012 -11
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8 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
9 ADOPTING A STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
10 PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2012 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
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12 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 14,000 residents of the
13 Kodiak Island Archipelago living in six incorporated cities and one community governed by
14 a tribal council government; and
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16 WHEREAS, a Borough —wide capital improvement program has been adopted by the
17 Kodiak Island Borough Planning &Zoning Commission which identifies major needs of the
18 island community for the next five years; and
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20 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly has identified major projects to submit
21 to the Alaska Governor and State Legislative Delegation for funding consideration;
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23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK
24 ISLAND BOROUGH THAT:
25 Section 1: The Kodiak Island Borough's State Legislative capital improvement project
26 priorities for the 2012 legislative session are as follows:
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28 1. Landfill Lateral Expansion
29 Estimated Project Cost: $13,650,000
30 Funding Sources: Revenue Bonds $3,650,000
31 State funding request: $10,000,000
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33 The Borough's landfill is estimated to reach the limits of its permitted capacity within two
34 years. The most practical solution to address this problem is to construct new cells
35 adjacent to the existing landfill. Current ADEC regulations require the new cells to be fully
36 lined to capture all leachate or fluids produced by the waste. The captured leachate will be
37 processed either in a newly constructed treatment facility on -site, or transported several
38 miles to the waste water treatment plant through a newly constructed pressurized pipeline.
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40 The Kodiak landfill is operated as an enterprise fund with revenue derived from customer
41 fees. The high cost of this necessary project places an extreme financial burden on a
42 small number of rate - payers. The Borough is seeking funding assistance through the
43 Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Municipal Matching Grant, and the
44 Alaska Clean Water Fund Programs.
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45 2. KHS Voc -Ed /Phys Ed Renovation
46 Estimated Project Cost: $80,800,000
47 Funding Sources: Sale of Bonds $65,300,000
48 State funding request: $15,500,000
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50 Kodiak Island Borough voters have approved a construction project to renovate and
51 expand the existing high school. This $80.8 million project includes the redesign and
52 renovation of the high school's existing vocational and physical education facilities at a
53 cost of approximately $15,000,000.
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55 Vocational /Career Tech training is essential for Kodiak students. The Kodiak High School
56 Career Tech program includes training in the traditional vocational education classes such
57 as welding, woodshop, and auto mechanics, and has broadened to prepare students for
58 21st century careers by including CAD Drafting, Multi -media Production,
59 Seamanship /Maritime Science, Culinary Arts, Health Sciences, and Computer
60 Applications. The existing vocational complex was built in 1966 with several additions and
61 renovations made throughout the years. The complex is now functionally obsolete and
62 unable to support the program. The need for renovation of the existing high bay spaces
63 and large footprint of the existing complex provides the basis for design and construction
64 of a facility to house a quality Career Tech program at Kodiak High School.
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66 The existing physical education space needs a significant reconfiguration to incorporate
67 an indoor running track, a bleacher configuration in the gymnasium, and a
68 wrestling /weight/cardio program area. The existing basement area locker rooms which
69 were originally designed to serve a swimming pool that no longer exists also need to be
70 renovated to suit the current phys -ed program needs. A cohesive facility that supports a
71 well- rounded physical fitness program indoors is an essential element to good health and
72 development considering Kodiak's frequent inclement weather conditions.
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74 Given that the DEED debt reimbursement formula does not allow adequate space for PE
75 and Voc Ed spaces for this project and thus creates an unreasonable financial burden on
76 local tax payers; and the state's responsibility to provide vocational education and training,
77 and the significantly higher costs vocational facilities add to the high school renovation,
78 the borough is requesting legislative funding for the vocational and physical education
79 portions of the renovation.
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81 3. Service Area Paving
82 Estimated Project Cost $5,000,000
83 Funding Sources: local improvement district $1,000,000
84 State funding request: $4,000,000
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86 This project addresses the on -going need to pave portions of Borough Service Area
87 roads. There are approximately 26 miles of road among four Road Service Areas that
88 connect residential neighborhoods with the greater Kodiak community. Paving projects will
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89 address main thoroughfares or busy neighborhood roads as well as improvements to
90 major drainage course that runs through these areas.
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92 Paving service area roads eliminates poor air quality experienced by the neighborhood.
93 Kodiak's road construction material is shale /mudstone that breaks down easily into fine air
94 borne dust and volcanic ash. Kodiak's rainy climate and winter freeze and thaw of road
95 bed material promote major maintenance issues with the development of pot holes and
96 degradation of road surfaces.
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98 Residents located within the paving area will contribute, through a local improvement
99 district, a percentage of the engineering and improvement costs. Due to the high cost of
100 asphalt, the Borough is seeking the state's financial assistance to help to reduce this cost
101 to the residents. The Borough's paving needs will be phased in and completed on a
102 priority basis as funding is available.
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104 4. Road Access to Ice Free Water near Anton Larsen Bay
105 Estimated Project Cost $14,000,000
106 State funding request: $14,000,000
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108 In 2010 the Kodiak Island Borough hired the McDowell Group with funding from the Denali
109 Commission Transportation Program and the Alaska Department of Transportation to
110 conduct the Island -Wide Transportation Feasibility Study. Based on findings in this study,
111 the Kodiak Island Borough is requesting funding for the Department of Transportation to
112 investigate three potential road extensions to determine the preferred route, and to design
113 and construct the road extension to provide year round access to ice free waters near
114 Anton Larsen Bay.
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116 Anton Larsen Bay is a popular access point to and from Kodiak Island's west side. There
117 is a small dock and boat ramp inside the bay that is heavily used in the spring, summer
118 and fall by residents and visitors accessing the west side of Kodiak Island as a safer and
119 shorter route than traveling around the north end of the island by boat. The existing dock
120 only supports small transient vessels and is not accessible in the winter because the
121 shallow bay ices over once the weather brings freezing temperatures. A road extension to
122 ice free water not only provides for year round access but also provides for the possibility
123 of a deep water dock supporting larger vessels for potential economic development.
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125 5. Pedestrian /Bike Trail — Deadman's Curve to U.S.C.G. Main Gate
126 Estimated Project Cost $11,700,000
127 State funding request: $3,000,000
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129 The Kodiak Island Borough, in conjunction with the City of Kodiak and interested
130 community members, is working to develop a designated pedestrian /bike pathway system
131 for residents and visitors. This pathway will complement Kodiak's road system by
132 providing safe bike and pedestrian access from the northern most end of the road system,
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133 at White Sands Beach, to the Bells Flats community south of the City of Kodiak. The trail
134 will promote both a healthier lifestyle and reduce the use of fossil fuels. It is beneficial to
135 local residents as well as the visiting public, some of whom arrive by cruise ships that
136 dock nearby.
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138 This request addresses a section of trail along Rezanof Drive from Deadman's Curve to
139 Tom Stiles Road (at the far end of Boy Scout Lake) which is a portion of the project's
140 Phase 1B from Deadman's Curve to the main gate at the US Coast Guard base.
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142 We are requesting that this project be funded and managed through the Department of
143 Transportation as the trail will be along the state roadway. The Kodiak Island Borough will
144 be responsible for maintenance of the trail after it is constructed by DOT.
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146 6. Traffic Safety Lighting (Kodiak to U.S.C.G. Support Center)
147 Estimated Project Cost $15,000,000
148 State funding request: $2,000,000
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150 This request is to provide funding to the Department of Transportation for planning and
151 design and to develop a plan of prioritized phased construction for the installation of street
152 lighting along Rezanof Drive between the City of Kodiak and the U.S. Coast Guard
153 Support Center. This section of roadway is approximately five miles of dark two lane road
154 with an average speed limit of 45 miles per hour. It is a heavily travelled stretch of road
155 used by those going to and from the state airport, working on the United States Coast
156 Guard Base and commuting between outlying communities and the City of Kodiak.
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158 7. Fire Protection No. 1 Emergency Generator
159 Estimated Project Cost $45,000
160 Funding Sources: local $5,000
161 State funding request: $40,000
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163 The Bayside Fire Station is part of the critical infrastructure of the Kodiak Island Borough,
164 consisting of emergency equipment for fire suppression, emergency medical services,
165 mass casualty incidents, mass decontamination, emergency communications, and a first
166 responder shelter. The Bayside Fire Station is susceptible to loss of power during extreme
167 weather events, natural and manmade disasters, and loss of power transmission lines or
168 equipment. A back -up emergency generator is essential to provide continued critical
169 services to the community.
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171 In June of 2010 the Borough completed construction of an addition to the fire hall which
172 included the installation of the necessary boxes, conduits, and wiring to install a new
173 emergency generator and switch gear. This $45,000 project will purchase and install a
174 100kw backup emergency generator and switch gear. The new equipment will be housed
175 inside at the Bayside Fire Station and will be operated and maintained by the Bayside Fire
176 Station.
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177 8. Mill Bay Beach Access and Recreation Upgrade
178 Estimated Project Cost $163,000
179 Funding Sources: Grant $100,000
180 State funding request: $63,000
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182 Mill Bay Beach is a popular recreational park located close to town and used by residents,
183 visitors, and community programs for a variety of activities such as picnics, beach walks,
184 tide - pooling, sport fishing, kayaking, scuba diving, and surfing. Proposed construction
185 items include new stairs and handicap accessible walkways, trail enhancements between
186 two beach sites and a small raft/kayak launch. Planning and design have already been
187 funded.
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189 9. Womens Bay Playground Upgrades
190 Estimated Project Cost $100,000
191 Funding Sources: local /grant $50,000
192 State funding request: $50,000
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194 The playground equipment at the two parks in Womens Bay known as Panamaroff Park
195 and Sargent Creek Park is estimated to be thirty years old. It is in need of replacement.
196 These parks serve each side of the Womens Bay Community and are the recreational
197 centers of the two neighborhoods. The goal of this project is to provide safe playground
198 equipment for Womens Bay Community.
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200 10. Engineering and Design for East Elementary Traffic Flow Improvements
201 Estimated Project Cost: $815,000
202 Funding Sources: KIB $81,500
203 State funding request: $733,500
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205 East Elementary School was constructed in 1966 with a substantial addition in 1988. The
206 facility now totals 39,842 Square feet with twenty -five teaching stations. Since the
207 expansion, increased traffic flows have created dangerous vehicle /student hazards when
208 students are entering and leaving school. Reconfiguration of the parking area will reduce
209 risks by providing for a safer separation of pedestrians, small vehicle traffic and bus
210 loading /unloading. A new design will require an increase in the total area of the parking lot
211 to allow adequate parking to support increased building usage and occupant load.
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213 11. Peterson Elementary School Parking Lot Paving
214 Estimated Project Cost: $1,690,000
215 Funding Sources: KIB $169,000
216 State funding request: $1,521,000
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218 Peterson Elementary School was built by the U.S. Navy on government property in 1945
219 to provide an educational facility for dependent children. The building has been conveyed
220 to the Kodiak Island Borough and provides elementary education for children of Coast
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221 Guard families living on base and for children of the Bells Flats neighborhood. The parking
222 lot for this 39,967 square foot facility is gravel, and requires excessive maintenance
223 expense due to continual pothole repair, re- grading, and surfacing. A paved surface will
224 not only reduce maintenance expenses it will mitigate ice hazards in the cold months of
225 the year and will provide safer and cleaner facilities for our students, faculty, staff, and
226 parents.
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228 Section 2: The Kodiak Island Borough administration is hereby instructed to advise our
229 State of Alaska Governor and Legislative Delegation of the Capital
230 Improvement Projects Priority List adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough
231 Assembly.
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233 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
234 THIS FIFTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2011
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236 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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240 ATTEST: Jerome M. Selby, Borou o
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244 Nova M. Javier MC, Borough Clerk
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