2012-01-14 Strategic Planning Session Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly Work Session
Saturday, January 14, 2012, 9 a.m., Borough Conference Room
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CITIZENS' COMMENTS (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker)
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Review Draft 2012 Strategic Plan
MANAGER'S COMMENTS
CLERK'S COMMENTS
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
ASSEMBLY MEMBERS COMMENTS
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11 STRATEGIC PLAN
12 (FISCAL YEARS 2012 -2016)
13 Adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
14
15 Resolution No. FY2012 -XX
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17 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH'S MISSION, VISION, AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
18
19 I. MISSION
20 To provide quality service to the public in a fiscally responsible manner while fulfilling
21 Borough responsibilities and exercising powers required by Alaska Statute Title 29 and
22 the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances.
23
24 II. VISION
25 The Kodiak Island Borough Government is trusted and respected as a leader in
26 providing the highest quality of services to the public in a cost effective, sustainable, and
27 efficient manner that is open, dynamic, and focused.
28
29 III. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
30 • ACCESSIBILTY
31 All citizens and employees throughout the Borough, regardless of abilities, will have
32 readyy access to our services and facilities. Language and culture will not be barriers.
33 Our operations will be open to the public and will ensure fair and equitable treatment
34 for all.
35 • ACCOUNTABILITY
36 We will ensure public funds will be administered as required by State and Federal
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 for continuous improvements
58 and creativity, and will not be satisfied with "that's the Way we have always done it."
59 • MISSION - DRIVEN
60 We will focus our efforts on the mission of the Kodiak Island Borough and not allow
61 needless rules and bureaucracy to get in the way of 'accomplishing our objectives.
62 Flexibility and responsiveness, with accountability, will be the principal boundaries of
63 our operation.
64 • INTEGRITY, LOYALTY, AND TRUST
65 Ethical conduct is paramount and we will work to create an environm of trust and
66 loyalty based on open, honest, and positive interactions with whomever we have
67 contact.
68 • STEWARDSHIP
69 We are committed to and expect the most efficient use of the public's resources and
70 will strive to Maximize the life, value, and utility.,of the public property under our
71 trusteeship.'
72 • TEAMWORK
73 We will work professionally and cooperatively together as a team with a spirit of
74 mutual respect to \ accomplish our mission; recognizing the important contributions
75 zand,solutionseach member can bring-to the :operation.
76
77 IV. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH GOALS
78 The Kodiak Island Borough was"created as a regional government to serve the public by
79 financing, and administering the 'primary functions of Education, Assessment and
80 Collection' of Taxes, Land Use through Planning and Zoning, Mental and Physical
81 Health, and General Administration. Other services include Solid Waste Collection and
82 Disposal, Parks,.and Recreation, Economic Development, Viand Fire
83 Protection and First Responder Emergency Medical Services, and other services that
84 will be provided when_adopted by service areas. It is our overall goal to provide these
85 services in an efficient and cost effective manner, taking into consideration a staffing and
86 funding plan that strives for public satisfaction. The following strategies are designed to
87 accomplish these goals and are modified annually to be used as a foundation for the
88 design and implementation of the Kodiak Island Borough's annual budget.
89
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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95
96 Table of Powers
97
98 MANDATORY POWERS
99 A. Education
100 B. General Administration and Finance
101 C. Tax Assessment and Collection
102 D. Planning and Zoning
103
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 City of Kodiak)
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 Construction (service areas)
113 L. Street Lighting (service areas)
114 M. Fire Protection and First Responder Emergency Medical Services
115 (service areas)
116
117 A. Education Goals and Objectives
118 1. Pursue increased funding at the state and federal level to offset the local cost for
119 education.
120 a. Maintain a vigilant and active lobbying effort to ensure a strong voice for
121 education at the and federal level.
122 b. Continue to actively participate and support regional organizations such as the
123 Alaska Municipal League and the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference as
124 vehicles for increased funding for education.
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125 c: Continue to support and pursue statewide Borough formation and school district
126 , consolidation in order to create a fairer distribution of the cost of education.
127 d.' Support legislative efforts to adopt a cost differential foundation formula program
128 that will address the additional cost of education in rural areas.
129 e Encourage the Legislature to•forward fund education.
130 f. Encourage the State Legislature to continue funding school construction to the
131 maximum.
132 g. Work with all educational programs through the state -wide workforce advisory
133 council to make curriculum adjustments for the long -term.
134
135 2. Continue to improve on our positive and cooperative working relationship and with
136 the KIBSD to maximize efficiency and positive outcomes.
137 a. Maintain an ongoing and open dialogue between the Borough and KIBSD
138 including quarterly joint work sessions.
139 b. Annually review all in -kind projects and operations prior to budget preparations
140 by both bodies, and stipulate service types, levels, and agreed costs and
141 financial plans. Provide annual funding for maintanence projects on an ongoing
142 basis.
1 This adopted power is restricted to Hospital and Mental Health services only.
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143 c. Annually review with KIBSD all facilities and generate a comprehensive needs
144 and condition survey for incorporation into Item A.2.b. which documents a short
145 (one -year) and long (six -year) plan to address funding, staffing, and projects to
146 address any deficiencies for each facility.
147 d. Encourage the KIBSD to fully fund annual maintenance needs of facilities.
148 e. Create a long -term fiscal plan for budget purposes that deals with the
149 contribution cap and the fiscal shortfalls projected that minimizes negative
150 impacts on school district operations and ensures solid educational programs
151 and adequate maintenance and operations of school facilities.
152 f. Seek cooperative solutions to educational needs that are balanced, sustainable,
153 and effective.
154
155 3. Continue with the current momentum towards addressing the physical condition and
156 safety needs of educational facilities to ensure safe, healthy, sustainable, and well -
157 maintained facilities that are conducive to a positive learning environment.
158 a. Develop and proceed with the planning, design, and construction of school and
159 related capital improvements as approved by the voters.
160 b. Continue to seek funding for student safety projects including safe student
161 access to school facilities.
162 c. Build partnerships with other entities and seek additional funding for capital
163 improvements.
164 d. In conjunction with the school district, develop program plans that will improve
165 facility maintenance, renewal, replacement, and guide facility planning into the
166 future.
167 e. Develop a funding strategy that assures maintenance needs are adequately
168 funded.
169 f. Support vocational educational programs that address regional needs and
170 include a cooperative effort between educational providers and employers. This
171 endeavor will include possible renovation of the existing voc -ed space to create a
172 community voc -ed facility that is designed to integrate the program needs of the
173 KIBSD and the Kodiak College in their efforts to prepare students for entry into
174 the workforce. Continue to support vocational opportunities and training.
175 g. Support local, federal, and state efforts to continue the NOAA Discovery Lab
176 Program.
177
178 B. General Administration and Finance Goals and Objectives
179 1. Create a long -term fiscal plan that incorporates KIBSD funding and maintenance
180 costs for all Borough operations including enterprise funds.
181 a. Create a long -term fiscal plan to produce a reliable and comprehensive plan
182 reflecting assumptions and fiscal projections under the current fiscal and political
183 environment.
184 b. Create an annual review of potential financial resources for income of the Kodiak
185 Island Borough budget including but not limited to fisheries, logging, tourism,
186 Alaska Aerospace Corporation, fisheries and oceanic research, and potential
187 federal and state funds.
188
189 2. Continue to provide reliable and competent accounting services to all Borough
190 departments and outside agencies.
191 a. Timely reconciliation of all accounts.
192 b. Prompt payment of all bills.
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193 c. Preparation of a comprehensive annual financial report that meets the standards
194 of the Government Finance Officers Association.
195 d. Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports.
196 e. Keep accurate records of all Borough fixed assets.
197 f. Comply with terms and conditions of grants, including the reporting requirements
198 of the Federal and State granting agencies.
199 g. Prepare a "Popular Annual Financial Report" that conforms to the standards of
200 the Government Finance Officers popular reporting program and mail to
201 registered voters of Kodiak Island Borough.
202
203 3. To professionally manage the Borough's cash and investments, to include the corpus
204 of the Facilities Fund.
205 a. To manage the Borough's investment portfolio in the following order of
206 importance:
207 i. Protect the investments of the Borough./NN
208 ii. Provide liquidity to pay ongoing obligations of the Borough.
209 iii. Provide interest earnings to help defray the use of.property taxes.
210 b. To monitor the banking agreement with our bank and issue and evaluate RFP's
211 for banking services. "\ K
212 c. To be proactive in the detection and,prevention of.fraud.
213 \ /
214 4. Provide a comprehensive risk management\program for the Borough; including the
215 school district.
216 a. Identify all property that needs to be insured \ and determine appropriate values
217 and deductable limits.
218 b. Evaluate risk-management coverage and financialdition of various insurers
219 and re- insurers.
220 c. Reduce risk by promoting safe practices by employees and identifying potential
221 hazardN\
222
223 5. Prepare a budget foradoption by the Borough Assembly.
224 a. Ensure the budget meets the s \dards set by the Government Finance Officers
225 Association.
226 b. Ensure user fees cover the actual'cost of providing the service unless a lower
227 level of funding has been by the Assembly to minimize general fund
228 subsidies of special services.3
229 c. Pay for all recurring expenditures with recurring revenues and to use
230 nonrecurring revenues for nonrecurring expenditures.
231 d. Have a positive undesignated fund balance of at least 15% of the previous year's
232 expenditures and transfers out and have a positive cash balance in all
233 governmental funds at the end of each fiscal year.
234 e. Provide for adequate maintenance of capital plant and equipment and for its
235 timely replacement.
236
237 6. Maintain and shelter a diversified and stable revenue structure from short-run
238 fluctuations in any one revenue source.
239 a. Maintain a diversified and stable economic base by supporting policies that
240 promote tourism, fishing, agriculture, and commercial and industrial employment.
241 b. Institute standard user fees and charges for specialized programs and services,
242 where possible and reasonable. Rates will be established to recover operational
243 as well as capital or debt service costs.
244
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245
246 7. To provide safe and efficient Information Technology (IT) Services to staff and the
247 Assembly
248 a. ' e e e . . - • - . e - e • - a e ' e e - e t e e e
249 Provide current IT hardware, software and training to Borough employees
250 and Assembly.
251 b. • - c - - o e ' e c.c. r - e e . • e - e • ••e -•e -e••- _ _ --- -- .Ensure
252 safety of Borough data and records thru standardization, documentation
253 and backups.
254 c. Evaluate new software and hardware for use by the Borough.
255
256 8. Maintain and expand our internet presence.
257 a. The web site should allow public access 'to meeting schedules, agendas,
258 packets, minutes, and review items.
259 b. The web site should allow public access 'to all Borough records that are not of a
260 confidential nature.
261 c. The web site should include access to a fully functional Geographic Information
262 System that can be manipulated by layers to show 'trails, wetlands, land
263 ownership, evacuation plans, and additional links to other public resources.
264 d. Use technology to increase communication between Kodiak Island communities.
265 e. Provide a popular social networking platform for the purpose Of d+siminating
266 disseminating information to the public.
267
268 9. Maintain and expand our comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS).
269 a. Continue extending the base map layer in the.geo database beyond the road
270 system to include the entire'borough.
271 b. Synchronize the GIS map with the property, records in the assessing department
272 database, enabling the,generatiomof maps displaying any given selection of legal
273 or physical property characteristics.
274 c. Set up a web server, to which the database will be copied nightly, giving the
275 . public continuous access to up -to -date property records and user - defined maps.
276 .d. Continue.to audit the Borough's map layers and parcel information in the
277 GIS and•PACS database
278
279 10. Collect all Borough receivables in a timely manner.
280 a.' Prepare and collect- property taxes in an accurate and prompt manner.
281 i. Maintain a low inventory of tax - foreclosed property through regular sales that
282 minimizes negative community impacts.
283 ii. Ensure ,all properties are reviewed and selected for documented public
284 purposes prior to disposal in a timely manner.
285
286 11. Continue to work' with municipalities and other service providers to increase
287 efficiencies and cooperation that will lower costs to the citizens.
288 a. Continue to pursue efficiencies by utilizing municipal services in a cooperative
289 manner with all municipalities.
290 b. Continue to review and evaluate all options for providing superior services
291 through consolidation, annexation, unification, or other methods that may
292 maximize efficiencies.
293 c. Enforce road service area powers and operations.
294 d. Educate the public on how a neighborhood fits into service area powers and
295 procedures.
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296 e. Establish a process that would develop road improvements in a cost effective
297 manner.
298
299 12. Continue to review and implement land management strategies for public lands. This
300 includes land sales that are in balance with the real estate market and provide the
301 transfer of developable public lands to the private sector in an equitable and cost -
302 effective manner consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Reserve
303 Borough land for public recreation • - e
304 in balance with with anticipated population growth.
305 a. Evaluate all Borough land on a regular basis and conduct a sale of land that is
306 appropriate for development and in demand.
307
308 13. Operate and maintain Borough facilities in a safe; healthy, and attractive manner that
309 creates a positive environment for the community and ensures safe and reasonable
310 access for all citizens including the physically impaired.
311 a. Ensure lease rates of Borough facilities generate sufficient revenues to pay for
312 adequate operational and maintenance expenses.
313 b. Identify and seek funding sources to evaluate Borough facilities to ensure
314 earthquake survivability.
315 c. Ensure that all Borough buildings are brought, into ADA. compliance during
316 renovation.
317 d. Work cooperatively with local government entities to develop a sustainable
318 facilities replacement plan.
319
320 14. Develop and implement a methodology to systematically review and evaluate
321 Borough operations.
322 a. Review and update the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
323 b. Conduct an outside review, of the Borough salary scale every five
324 years.
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328
329 C. Tax Assessment and Collection Goals and Objectives
330 1. Continue to provide a comprehensive taxation and assessment program that is fair
331 andequitable for all citizens that assesses values of all properties at market value
332 a. Review. all forms of taxation to ensure 100% inclusion.
333 b. Continue'o review the property inventory to ensure that property descriptions are
334 current and accurate.
335 c. Conduct field visits and revaluations of another one -third of the properties on the
336 road system'and one-fifth of the remote properties in the borough, as part of the
337 cyclical reappraisal program. The current standard is every three years on the
338 road system, every five years off the road system.
339 d. Complete a restructure of the methods and procedures for handling personal
340 property accounts. This includes: 1) Training staff in personal property
341 identification and appraisal; 2) Conducting desktop audits of each return; and 3)
342 Conduct on -site audits of questionable returns and of arbitrarily selected
343 accounts.
344
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345 2. Review taxation options with an eye towards diversification of taxation in order to
346 spread the tax burden as much as possible and provide adequate funding to
347 accomplish the mission statement.
348 a. Review policy that excludes property from taxation in road service areas if the
349 property fronts on a state Right of Way (ROW).
350 b. Review taxation policies on commercial tourism activities.
351
352 3. Complete the implementation of the new True Automation PACS database and
353
354 a. Continue to review each property to ensure the validity of all information
355 concerning that property and input missing data
356 data into the PACS database.
357 b. Once Having completed the conversion of all road system parcels are
358 converted -into the PACS database initiato in 2011, set up a system for an
359 annual review to update all properties to annual 'fluctuations in values.
360 c. Continue to specify and calibrate land; cost, income'and depreciation schedules
361 for all_properties in the PACS database.
362 d. Initiate an annual program to routinely update exemption accounts and
363 possessory interest accounts.
364 e. Complete an update and rewrite sal the borough ordinances pertaining to
365 assessment administration.
366 d- f. Complete Initiate initiation and utilization of aerial photography and Borough
367 GIS resources to help identify remote areas that require further on site
368 inspections and also to update property improvement information.
369
370 4. Initiato Work with the IT department and the Clerk's Office to establish
371 procedures to scan all existing hard files into Laserfiche and PACS images to work
372 toward a paperless environment and a permanent electronic record.
373
374 5. - _ • _ - Assist the IT department and True Automation
375 to. place pertinent data from into a public access system for use over the
376 borough website.
377
378 D. Planning and Zoning Goals. and Objectives - Community Development
379 ■ a e e _
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381 _
382 a. P. - - - --- ---- - •-- •, - e e. e
383 noighberhoodc by provonting thoir physical and economic dogradation and
384
385 olio -areas ,
386 b.
387 Borough-
388 1. Implement a zoning and subdivision code that encourages economic
389 development opportunities in appropriate zoning distircts and recognizes the
390 value of residential neighorhoods.
391
392 2. Periodically analyze the zoning of private land that is available for
393 development in order to determine whether there is an adequate balance of
394 land in each of the zoning categories.
395
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396 3. Continue a viable enforcement presence in the community, one that educates
397 the public as well as protects neighborhoods from conflicting uses.
398
399 4. Work with rural communities around the island to provide a flexible zoning
400 classification that recognizes the change in social and economic structure of
401 the community
402
403
404 5. 2: Meet quarterly with the Planning and Zoning Commission to review existing issues
405 and new initiatives related to planning, zoning, and subdivisions.
406 a. Provide a training program for Commissioners that addresses their need to
407 understand the legal and community responsibilities of the position as well as
408 promoting the talent and expertise needed at this IeVel.
409 b. Provide for commission attendance at new commissioner training events,
410 subscription services to appropriate planning commissioner journals and on -line
411 resources.
412 c. Provide regular training through the Borough Clerk's office on the open meetings
413 act and parliamentary procedure to ensure that commission meetings offer fair
414 and equitable treatment to all citizens.
415
416 6. _e••e o o .•e ---- _eeo o e•. - o - _ _-.
417 0 - e . r . - • - - • e e e - - - - - -
418 -
419 Develop a Transportation System that is multi -modal and coordinated in order to
420 create a system that makes it easy to travel throughout the Kodiak Island Borough,
421 including remote communities and areas.
422
423 a. Build on the recommendations of the Island, Wide Transportation Plan that
424 encourages, development of transportation of passengers and freight
425 around the !eland on a regular basis.
426 b. Review new subdivision development to determine the impact of traffic
427 generation on 'existing roads, and incorporation of bike trails, and public
428 / transportation opportunities.
429 c Review oxicting, and Proposed parking roquiromonts to dotormino if thoy
430 ' • --
431
432 d c.' incorporate pedestrian (bike and walking) trails where possible into existing
433 roads and'incorporate into along --with new road construction.
434 e d. Review 'subdivisions with an eye to provide space for public transportation
435 options and to add to the development of a comprehensive trails system.
436
437 5- 7. Oil and Gas Programs
438 a. Review and modify if necessary the "Tri- Borough Position Paper" on oil and gas
439 drilling in the Shelikof Straits and lower Cook Inlet.
440 b. Lobby for changoc to reinstate the a Coastal Management Plan to that allows
441 for the addition - of meaningful enforceable policies that reflect local concerns and
442 which allow borough residents a greater opportunity to interact with state and
443 federal agencies during the coordinated review of development projects within
444 the Borough's coastal zone.
445 c. (I took this from the previous paragraph and made it its own priority).
446 Encourage a rewrite of this the Coastal Management plan to give the Borough
447 the maximum authority possible to govern its own coastal zone and resources
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448 and to have a seat at the table on larger resource development issues that
449 recognizes the local use (commercial, subsistence, and sport caught fish and
450 game) of resources.
451 c. Support the sharing of Federal offshore oil and gas revenue with coastal
452 communities in order to provide for planning and implementation of measures to
453 address coastal impacts due to oil and gas development.
454
455 I} 8. Continue to work towards the delivery of high quality services with reasonable
456 staffing levels by encouraging the efficient use of assets and by vigorously pursuing
457 state /federal planning grants.
458 a. Seek out and utilize other State and Federal planning programs and integrate
459 them with existing Borough planning needs and local goals to maximize
460 resources.
461 b. Improve code enforcement throughout the community by continually educating
462 residents on the zoning issues and the proper way to handle garbage and junk
463 vehicles.
464 c. Review current method of enforcement of code violations as a misdemeanor and
465 institute a program of civil fines through a ticketing procedure.
466
467 9. Monitor and review the Building Inspection Program to ensure an efficient and cost
468 effective program for the community.
469
470 87 10. Help educate residents throughout the borough (rural communities) on
471 planning programs that affect them with such as zoning, subdivision and the
472 Coastal Management Program plan and how it may affect their community and
473 development in subsistence areas adjacent to the village.
474
475 9: 11. Encourage the ability to locally grow produce with minimal
476 government regulation through the installation of hoop houses that extends
477 the growing season.
478
479 E. Emergency Services Planning - Community Development
480 1. Continue to work with the communities around the island (City of Kodiak and rural
481 communities) as well as other emergency responders to maintain an up -to -date
482 emergency response plan for each geographic area.
483 a. Continue to seek out and implement grant programs to aid in funding the update
484 of'emergency operation plans (EOP), responder's equipment purchases, and
485 training opportunities.
486 b. Provide opportunities to ensure that all emergency personnel and Incident
487 Command General Center staff are fully trained to perform their tasks in the case
488 of emergency.
489 c. Continue to educate the public as to responses and procedures in the cases of
490 emergency.
491 d. Provide adequate funding to maintain and if necessary Fireplace tsunami
492 sirens around Kodiak Road system outside of the City Limits Island.
493 e. Complete the Uupdate to the village Hazard Mitigation Plan Annexes making
494 each village eligible for hazard mitigation grants prior to a disaster.
495 f. Organize and lead Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meetings with
496 first responders and policy makers through continued acquisition of state
497 LEPC grants.
498
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499 F. Community Health Goals and Objectives
500 1. Create long -term facilities Master Plan for the Counseling Center.
501 a. Work with the consultant and advisory groups to create a long -term plan for
502 health facility maintenance and construction to serve the needs and changing
503 demographics of the community.
504 b. Seek out additional grant opportunities.
505
506 2. Seek to acquire sufficient land to support future Hospital growth that is reflective of
507 the long -term facilities plan for the Hospital.
508 a. Utilizing the product of F.1.a., seek to acquire sufficient land to serve any future
509 construction needs.
510 b. Work cooperatively with Providence to facilitate replacement of the care center
511 with a new facility that will meet the current and future needs of long -term care.
512 c. Work cooperatively with Providence to provide \a better facility, and possibly
513 closer to the hospital, for rehab services \\
514 d. Seek to research all options in order to" provide quality \health care to citizens of
515 Kodiak Island. /7
516
517 3. Continue to advocate for appropriate full reimbursement of hospital and citizen
518 medical expenses by the State, Federal government, and Coast, Guard in a fairer
519 manner. \U p
522
521 4. Seek out additional grant opportunities.
522
523 5. Advocate for the best health care in a coordinated manner with Federal, State, and
524 local agenciesr \�
525
526 6. Work with other agencies in Kodiak to develop quality facilities for Kodiak Island
527 citizens.
528
529 G. Solid Waste Collection ndDisposa Goa and Objectives
530 1. Implement the comprehensive solidwaste management plan that addresses the
531 solid waste function forth\\xt 20 - to / 50 years in a cost effective and efficient
532 manner.
533 a. Continue to monitor the Solid Waste rates.
534 b. Identify future site and begin site control planning processes for landfill expansion
535 area.
536 c. Continue to take steps to extend the existing landfill life through comprehensive
537 recycling and other means.
538 d. Continue to investigate federal and state loans and grants to pay for lateral
539 expansion and closeout of the existing "footprint" upon closure.
540 e. Encourage KIBSD and Kodiak College to recycle waste and to add recycling
541 education to their education programs.
542 f. Continue to coordinate with the City of Kodiak on the junk auto removal program.
543 g. Develop and implement transfer stations.
544
545 2. Evaluate and analyze the recycling program to create a long -term participatory
546 program and plan that is sustainable.
547 a. Adopt policy supporting reduction, re -use, and recycling of materials as
548 preferable to landfill disposal and encourage all citizens and businesses to
549 participate.
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550 b. Adopt policy and procedures requiring rate payers to recycle certain specified
551 materials
552 c. Expand a fee structure to give rate payers incentives to recycle i.e. "Pay- As -You-
553 Throw ".
554 d. Commit to diversion goals of 50% by 2020.
555
556 H. Parks and Recreation Goals and Objectives
557 1. Evaluate and identify those lands under Borough ownership that would be
558 appropriately for developed for passive parks and recreation facilities. -with a- geal -ef • 559 - • - - ' - - - - - - - - - - - - -' -
560 a. Develop a • _ - _ • -- e _ _ . • - - - •, • . e - _ _ . comprehensive Parks and
561 Recreation Plan to guide future parks investment decisions.
562 b. Review urban areas for potential neighborhood pocket parks in areas of growth.
563 b. Develop standards for playground equipment and related improvements to
564 ensure the highest degree of utility at the lowest reasonable cost.
565 c. Meet with the Parks and Recreation. Committee on a quarterly basis.
566 d. Retain access to public lands for the enjoyment of all recreation users.
567 e. Create an interconnected system of multi -use bicycle end' pedestrian paths for
568 residents and visitors. This trail system should link'• schools, parks,
569 neighborhoods, and trails with multiple destination points.
570 f. Continue to work with the City of Kodiak and the Kodiak Island Borough Sschool
571 dDistrict to ensure that the construction, operation, and maintenance of joint use
572 recreation facilities that are efficiently managed in the best interests of the overall
573 community.
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579 3,2. Encourage the. Parks and Recreation. Committee to move ahead with conceptual
580 plans for Mill Bay Park, End of the Road Park, and year -round use of urban lakes.
581
582 I. Economic Development Goals and Objectives
583 1. Maintain vigilance and effective participation in fishery politics and legislation that
584 advocates for long -term preservation of landings of product to the Borough and
585 ensures any environmental restrictions on fisheries are based on sound science and
586 fairly reflect any socio=economic impacts on our region.
587 a. Continue to work with the City of Kodiak and Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Council
588 (KFAC) to pursue, a comprehensive and effective program that leads to
589 sustainable and / economically productive fisheries that ensure the long -term
590 health of the fishery habitat and ecosystem.
591 b. Explore a shared fisheries representative for the Kodiak Island Borough and the
592 City of Kodiak at all levels of fisheries management meetings.
593 c. Find and work with industry representatives that have a regional and cooperative
594 focus to assist in the direction of efforts and resources in affecting fisheries policy
595 and legislation.
596 d. Determine and foster strategies to create a statewide force to offset negative,
597 incorrect, or misleading information about fisheries.
598 e. Encourage development of educational programs at FITC, KFRC, Kodiak
599 College, and KIBSD that support seafood science projects and fisheries and
600 aquatic research in the Kodiak Archipelago.
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601 f. Encourage the private sector development of the home porting of the University
602 of Alaska Research Vessel.
603
604 2. Seek to implement the recommendation of the Island -Wide Transportation Feasibility
605 Study.
606
607 3. Actively pursue development of airport capacity and look for opportunities for fish
608 cargo.
609
610 4. Continue to pursue high quality telecommunications access through fiber optics and
611 Internet access to outlying areas.
612 a. Ensure that telecommunications is integrated into ,long -term plans to allow for
613 maximum efficiencies and minimize redundancies through use of common
614 easements and infrastructure.
615
616 5. Review ways to promote, encourage, and support the development of small
617 businesses /home businesses including those in the outlying communities.
618
619 6. Work with Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and Kodiak Island Convention Visitors
620 Bureau to promote quality tourism growth
621
622 7. Work with employers for new job opportunities with community agencies as
623 determined through the Kodiak Workforce Regional Advisory Council.
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631 KJ. Fire' Protection and First. Responder Emergency Medical Services Goals and
632 Objectives
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634 1.' ,Continue to support fire, rescue, and emergency medical services that protect the
635 lives and property of the public.
636
637 2. Maintain an adequate staff of volunteers who are properly equipped and trained for
638 the services' they provide.
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640 3. Continue to support the cooperative training and emergency responses between the
641 Borough Fire Protection Service Areas and other emergency services within the
642 borough.
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