FY2012-21 Adopting the Strategic Plan for Years 2012-2016 1 Introduced by: Borough Assembly
2 Requested by: Borough Assembly
3 Drafted by: Borough Assembly
4 Introduced on: 02/02/2012
Adopted on: 02/02/2012
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6 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
7 RESOLUTION NO. FY 2012 -21
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9 A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
10 ADOPTING THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
11 STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE YEARS 2012 -2016
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13 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly held a strategic planning session on
14 January 17, 2012; and
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16 WHEREAS, this session culminated in the preparation of the Kodiak Island Borough
17 Strategic Plan for the years 2012 -2016; and
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19 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Strategic Plan outlines the Kodiak Island
20 Borough's mission, vision, and guiding principles; and
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22 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly desires a formal adoption of the
23 Kodiak Island Borough Strategic Plan.
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25 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
26 ASSEMBLY THAT that the Kodiak Island Borough Strategic Plan for the years 2012 -2016
27 which outlines the Kodiak Island Borough's mission, vision, and guiding principles is
28 hereby adopted.
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30 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
31 THIS SECOND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012
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12 STRATEGIC PLAN
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14 Adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
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16 Resolution No. FY2012 -21
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18 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH'S MISSION, VISION, AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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20 I. MISSION
21 To provide quality service to the public in a fiscally responsible manner while fulfilling
22 Borough responsibilities and exercising powers required by Alaska Statute Title 29 and
23 the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances.
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25 II. VISION
26 The Kodiak Island Borough Government is trusted and respected as a leader in providing
27 the highest quality of services to the public in a cost effective, sustainable, and efficient
28 manner that is open, dynamic, and focused.
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30 III. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
31 • ACCESSIBILTY
32 All citizens and employees throughout the Borough, regardless of abilities, will have
33 ready access to our services and facilities. Language and culture will not be barriers.
34 Our operations will be open to the public and will ensure fair and equitable treatment
35 for all.
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37 • ACCOUNTABILITY
38 We will ensure public funds will be administered as required by State and Federal
39 laws in a manner that maximizes services in balance with available resources. We will
40 do so in full accordance with the law and in the public interest with the highest degree
41 of integrity.
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43 • CUSTOMERS
44 We will operate in a customer - driven manner both internally and externally with a
45 focus on treating all persons with courtesy and respect. We will strive to provide the
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47 highest quality service and ensure customer satisfaction.
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50 • DIVERSITY
51 We will treat all citizens with dignity and respect. We will demonstrate through our
52 actions an understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity and individual
53 differences. Under no circumstances will harassment or discrimination of a sexual,
54 religious, or racial nature be tolerated.
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56 • VALUED EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS
57 We will enable and encourage employees and volunteers to self manage their work
58 with the expectation that they are accountable for their decisions and actions. We will
59 strive to provide and maintain quality- working conditions along with providing the
60 resources necessary for success. While recognizing the importance of each member's
61 contributions to the operation, we will nurture teamwork and recognize and reward
62 hard work, creativity, and innovation.
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64 • PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
65 We are committed to quality and excellence, will strive for continuous improvements
66 and creativity, and will not be satisfied with "that's the way we have always done it."
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68 • MISSION - DRIVEN
69 We will focus our efforts on the mission of the Kodiak Island Borough and not allow
70 needless rules and bureaucracy to get in the way of accomplishing our objectives.
71 Flexibility and responsiveness, with accountability, will be the principal boundaries of
72 our operation.
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74 • INTEGRITY, LOYALTY, AND TRUST
75 Ethical conduct is paramount and we will work to create an environment of trust and
76 loyalty based on open, honest, and positive interactions with whomever we have
77 contact.
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79 • STEWARDSHIP
80 We are committed to and expect the most efficient use of the public's resources and
81 will strive to maximize the life, value, and utility of the public property under our
82 trusteeship.
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84 • TEAMWORK
85 We will work professionally and cooperatively together as a team with a spirit of
86 mutual respect to accomplish our mission, recognizing the important contributions and
87 solutions each member can bring to the operation.
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89 IV. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH GOALS
90 The Kodiak Island Borough was created as a regional government to serve the public by
9I financing and administering the primary functions of Education, Assessment and
92 Collection of Taxes, Land Use through Planning and Zoning, Mental and Physical Health,
93 and General Administration. Other services include Solid Waste Collection and Disposal,
94 Parks and Recreation, Economic Development, Animal Control, Fire Protection and First
95 Responder Emergency Medical Services, and other services that will be provided when
96 adopted by service areas. It is our overall goal to provide these services in an efficient and
97 cost effective manner, taking into consideration a staffing and funding plan that strives for
98 public satisfaction. The following strategies are designed to accomplish these goals and
99 are modified annually to be used as a foundation for the design and implementation of the
100 Kodiak Island Borough's annual budget.
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102 V. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH'S CORE STRATEGIES
103 Overall strategic theme: To build and maintain credibility, trust, and accountability to the
104 public. We must continually work to improve our services and allocate our resources
I 105 wisely. We must listen carefully to our citizens and to fully and effectively inform them of
106 how our actions are addressing their needs and concerns.
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108 Table of Powers
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110 MANDATORY POWERS
111 A. Education
112 B. General Administration and Finance
113 C. Tax Assessment and Collection
114 D. Planning and Zoning
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116 ADOPTED POWERS
117 E. Emergency Services Planning
118 F. Community Health (restricted area - wide)'
119 G. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal (non area -wide, outside cities, except
120 City of Kodiak)
121 H. Parks and Recreation (non area -wide, outside cities)
122 I. Economic Development (non area -wide, outside cities)
123 J. Animal Control (non area -wide, outside cities)
124 K. Road Maintenance and Construction (service areas)
125 L. Street Lighting (service areas)
126 M. Fire Protection and First Responder Emergency Medical Services (service
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128 areas)
129 A. Education Goals and Objectives .
130 1. Pursue increased funding at the state and federal level to offset the local cost for
131 education.
132 a. Maintain a vigilant and active lobbying effort to ensure a strong voice for education
133 at the state and federal level.
134 b. Continue to actively participate and support regional organizations such as the
135 Alaska Municipal League and the Southwest _Alaska Municipal Conference as
136 vehicles for increased funding for education.
137 c. Continue to support and pursue statewide Borough formation and school district
138 consolidation in order to create a fairer distribution of the cost of education.
139 d. Support legislative efforts to adopt a cost differential foundation formula program
140 that will address the additional cost of education in rural areas.
141 e. Encourage the Legislature to forward fund education.
142 f. Encourage the State Legislature to continue funding school construction to the
143 maximum.
1 144 g. Work with all educational programs through the state -wide workforce advisory
145 council to make curriculum adjustments for the long -term.
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147 2. Continue to improve on our positive and cooperative working relationship and with the
148 KIBSD to maximize efficiency and positive outcomes.
149 a. Maintain an ongoing and open dialogue between the Borough and KIBSD
150 including quarterly joint work sessions and as early as practicable a preliminary
151 specification of the Borough's contribution amount.
1 This adopted power is restricted to Hospital and Mental Health services only.
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152 b. Annually review all in -kind projects and operations prior to budget preparations by
153 both bodies, and stipulate service types, levels, and agreed costs and financial
154 plans. Provide annual funding for maintanence projects on an ongoing basis.
155 c. Annually review with KIBSD all facilities and generate a comprehensive needs and
156 condition survey for incorporation into Item A.2.b. which documents a short (one -
157 year) and long (six -year) plan to address funding, staffing, and projects to address
158 any deficiencies for each facility.
159 d. Encourage the KIBSD to fully fund annual maintenance needs of facilities.
160 e. Create a long -term fiscal plan for budget purposes that deals with the contribution
161 cap and the fiscal shortfalls projected that minimizes negative impacts on school
162 district operations and ensures solid educational programs and adequate
163 maintenance and operations of school facilities.
164 f. Seek cooperative solutions to educational needs that are balanced, sustainable,
165 and effective.
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167 3. Continue with the current momentum towards addressing the physical condition and
168 safety needs of educational facilities to ensure safe, healthy, sustainable, and well -
169 maintained facilities that are conducive to a positive learning environment.
170 a. Develop and proceed with the planning, design, and construction of school and
171 related capital improvements within adopted budgets and as approved by the
172 voters.
173 b. Continue to seek funding for student safety projects including safe student access
174 to school facilities.
175 c. Build partnerships with other entities and seek additional funding for capital
176 improvements.
177 d. In conjunction with the school district, develop program plans that will improve
178 facility maintenance, renewal, replacement, and guide facility planning into the
179 future.
180 e. Develop a funding strategy that assures maintenance needs are adequately
181 funded.
182 f. Support vocational educational programs that address regional needs and include
183 a cooperative effort between educational providers and employers. Continue to
184 support vocational opportunities and training.
185 g. Support local, federal, and state efforts to continue the NOAA Discovery Lab
186 Program.
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188 B. General Administration and Finance Goals and Objectives
189 1. Create a fiscal plan that incorporates KIBSD funding and maintenance costs for all
190 Borough operations including enterprise funds to produce a reliable and
191 comprehensive plan reflecting assumptions and fiscal projections under the current
192 fiscal and political environment.
193 a. Create an annual review of potential financial resources for income of the Kodiak
194 Island Borough budget including but not limited to fisheries, logging, tourism,
195 Alaska Aerospace Corporation, fisheries and oceanic research, and potential
196 federal and state funds.
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198 2. Continue to provide reliable and competent accounting services to all Borough
199 departments and outside agencies.
200 a. Timely reconciliation of all accounts.
201 b. Prompt payment of all bills.
202 c. Preparation of a comprehensive annual financial report that meets the standards
203 of the Government Finance Officers Association.
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204 d. Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports.
205 e. Keep accurate records of all Borough fixed assets.
206 f. Comply with terms and conditions of grants, including the reporting requirements
I 207 of the Federal and State granting agencies.
208 g. Prepare a "Popular Annual Financial Report" that conforms to the standards of the
209 Government Finance Officers popular reporting program and mail to registered
210 voters of Kodiak Island Borough.
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212 3. To professionally manage the Borough's cash and investments, to include the corpus
213 of the Facilities Fund.
214 a. To manage the Borough's investment portfolio in the following order of importance:
215 i. Protect the investments of the Borough.
216 ii. Provide liquidity to pay ongoing obligations of the Borough.
217 iii. Provide interest earnings to help defray the use of property taxes.
218 b. To monitor the banking agreement with our bank and issue and evaluate RFP's for
219 banking services.
220 c. To be proactive in the detection and prevention of fraud.
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222 4. Provide a comprehensive risk management program for the Borough, including the
223 school district.
224 a. Identify all property that needs to be insured and determine appropriate values and
225 deductable limits.
226 b. Evaluate risk management coverage and financial condition of various insurers
227 and re- insurers.
228 c. Reduce risk by promoting safe practices by employees and identifying potential
1 229 hazards.
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231 5. Prepare a budget each year for adoption by the Borough Assembly.
232 a. Ensure the budget meets the standards set by the Government Finance Officers
233 Association.
234 b. Ensure user fees cover the actual cost of providing the service unless a lower level
235 of funding has been approved by the Assembly to minimize general fund subsidies
236 of special services.
237 c. Pay for all recurring expenditures with recurring revenues and to use nonrecurring
238 revenues for nonrecurring expenditures.
239 d. Have a positive undesignated fund balance of at least 15% of the previous year's
240 expenditures and transfers out and have a positive cash balance in all
241 governmental funds at the end of each fiscal year.
242 e. Provide for adequate maintenance of capital plant and equipment and for its timely
243 replacement.
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245 6. Maintain and shelter a diversified and stable revenue structure from short -run
246 fluctuations in any one revenue source.
247 a. Maintain a diversified and stable economic base by supporting policies that
248 promote tourism, fishing, agriculture, and commercial and industrial employment.
249 b. Institute standard user fees and charges for specialized programs and services,
250 where possible and reasonable. Rates will be established to recover operational
251 as well as capital or debt service costs.
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253 7. To provide safe and efficient Information Technology (IT) Services to staff and the
254 Assembly
255 a. Provide current IT hardware, software, and training to Borough employees and
256 Assembly.
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257 b. Ensure safety of Borough data and records through standardization,
258 documentation, and backups.
259 c. Evaluate new software and hardware for use by the Borough.
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261 8. Maintain and expand our Internet presence.
262 a. The web site should allow public access to meeting schedules, agendas, packets,
263 minutes, and review items.
264 b. The web site should allow public access to all Borough records that are not of a
265 confidential nature.
266 c. The web site should include access to a fully functional Geographic Information
267 System that can be manipulated by layers to show trails, wetlands, land
268 ownership, evacuation plans, and additional links to other public resources.
269 d. Use technology to increase communication between Kodiak Island communities.
270 e. Provide a popular social networking platform for the purpose of disseminating
271 information to the public.
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273 9. Maintain and expand our comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS).
274 a. Continue extending the base map layer in the geo database beyond the road
275 system to include the entire borough.
276 b. Synchronize the GIS map with the property records in the assessing department
277 database, enabling the generation of maps displaying any given selection of legal
278 or physical property characteristics.
279 c. Set up a web server, to which the database will be copied nightly, giving the public
280 continuous access to up -to -date property records and user - defined maps.
281 d. Continue to audit the Borough's map layers and parcel information in the GIS and
282 PACS database.
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284 10. Collect all Borough receivables in a timely manner.
285 a. Prepare and collect property taxes in an accurate and prompt manner.
286 i. Maintain a low inventory of tax - foreclosed property through regular sales that
287 minimizes negative community impacts.
288 ii. Ensure all properties are reviewed and selected for documented public
289 purposes prior to disposal in a timely manner.
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291 11. Continue to work with municipalities and other service providers to increase
292 efficiencies and cooperation that will lower costs to the citizens.
293 a. Continue to pursue efficiencies by utilizing municipal services in a cooperative
294 manner with all municipalities.
295 b. Continue to review and evaluate all options for providing superior services through
296 consolidation, annexation, unification, or other methods that may maximize
297 efficiencies.
298 c. Enforce service area powers and operations.
299 d. Educate the public on how a neighborhood fits into service area powers and
300 procedures.
301 e. Establish a process that would develop road improvements in a cost effective
302 manner.
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304 12. Continue to review and implement land management strategies for public lands. This
305 includes land sales that are in balance with the real estate market and provide the
306 transfer of developable public lands to the private sector in an equitable and cost -
307 effective manner.
308 a. Evaluate all Borough land on a regular basis and conduct a sale of land that is
309 appropriate for development and in demand.
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310 b. Enhance staff efforts by obtaining professional services through the RFP process
311 to proceed with potential land sale in the Monashka, Selief, and Chiniak areas.
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313 13. Operate and maintain Borough facilities in a safe, healthy, and attractive manner that
314 creates a positive environment for the community and ensures safe and reasonable
315 access for all citizens including the physically impaired.
316 a. Review lease rates to ensure Borough facilities generate sufficient revenues to pay
317 for adequate operational and maintenance expenses and replacement costs as
318 allowed by market value.
319 b. Identify and seek funding sources to evaluate Borough facilities to ensure
320 earthquake survivability and to perform upgrades as feasible.
321 c. Work cooperatively with local government entities to develop a sustainable
322 facilities replacement plan.
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324 14. Develop and implement a methodology to systematically review and evaluate Borough
325 operations.
326 a. Review and update the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
327 b. Conduct an outside review of the Borough salary scale every five
328 years.
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330 C. Tax Assessment and Collection Goals and Objectives
331 1. Continue to provide a comprehensive taxation and assessment program that is fair
332 and equitable for all citizens that assesses values of all properties at market value.
333 a. Review all forms of taxation to ensure 100% inclusion of all taxable sources.
334 b. Continue to review the property inventory to ensure that property descriptions are
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336 current and accurate.
c. Conduct field visits and revaluations of another one -third of the properties on the
337 road system and one -fifth of the remote properties in the borough, as part of the
338 cyclical reappraisal program. The current standard is every three years on the road
339 system, every five years off the road system.
340 d. Complete a restructure of the methods and procedures for handling personal
341 property accounts. This includes: 1) Training staff in personal property
342 identification and appraisal; 2) Conducting desktop audits of each return; and 3)
343 Conduct on -site audits of questionable returns and of arbitrarily selected
344 accounts.
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346 2. Review taxation options with an eye towards diversification of taxation in order to
347 spread the tax burden as much as possible and provide adequate funding to
348 accomplish the mission statement.
349 a. Complete the review of the policy that excludes property from taxation in road
350 service areas if the property fronts on a state Right of Way (ROW) by the end of
351 calendar year 2012.
352 b. Review taxation policies on commercial tourism activities by the end of calendar
353 year 2013.
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355 3. Complete the implementation of the True Automation PACS database.
356 a. Continue to review each property to ensure the validity of all information
357 concerning that property and input missing data into the PACS database.
358 b. Having completed the conversion of all road system parcels into the PACS
359 database in 2011, set up a system for an annual review to update all properties to
360 annual fluctuations in values.
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361 c. Continue to specify and calibrate land, cost, income, and depreciation schedules
362 for all_properties in the PACS database.
363 d. Initiate an annual program to routinely update exemption accounts and possessory
364 interest accounts.
365 e. Complete an update and rewrite of the Borough ordinances pertaining to
366 assessment administration.
367 f. Complete initiation and utilization of aerial photography and Borough GIS
368 resources to help identify remote areas that require further on site inspections and
369 also to update property improvement information.
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371 4. Work with the IT department and the Clerk's Office to establish procedures to scan all
372 existing hard files into Laserfiche and PACS images to work toward a paperless
373 environment and a permanent electronic record.
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375 5. Assist the IT department and True Automation to place pertinent data from PACS into
376 a public access system for use over the Borough website.
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378 D. Planning and Zoning Goals and Objectives — Community Development
379 1. Implement a zoning and subdivision code that encourages economic development
380 opportunities in appropriate zoning distircts and recognizes the value of residential
381 neighorhoods.
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383 2. Analyze the zoning of private land that is available for development in order to
384 determine whether there is an adequate balance of land in each of the zoning
385 categories as needed.
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387 3. Continue a viable enforcement presence in the community, one that educates the
388 public as well as protects neighborhoods from conflicting uses.
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390 4. Work with rural communities around the island to provide a flexible zoning
391 classification that recognizes the change in social and economic structure of the
392 community.
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394 5. Meet quarterly with the Planning and Zoning Commission to review existing issues
395 and new initiatives related to planning, zoning, and subdivisions.
396 a. Provide a training program for Commissioners that addresses their need to
397 understand the legal and community responsibilities of the position as well as
398 promoting the talent and expertise needed at this level.
399 b. Provide for commission attendance at new commissioner training events,
400 subscription services to appropriate planning commissioner journals and on -line
401 resources.
402 c. Provide regular training through the Borough Clerk's office on the open meetings
403 act and parliamentary procedure to ensure that commission meetings offer fair and
404 equitable treatment to all citizens.
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406 6. Develop a Transportation System that is multi -modal and coordinated in order to
407 create a system that makes it easy to travel throughout the Kodiak Island Borough,
408 including remote communities and areas.
409 a. Build on the recommendations of the Island Wide Transportation Plan that
410 encourages development of transportation of passengers and freight around the
411 island on a regular basis.
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412 b. Review new subdivision development to determine the impact of traffic generation
413 on existing roads, and incorporation of bike trails, and public transportation
414 opportunities.
415 c. Incorporate pedestrian (bike and walking) trails where possible into existing roads
416 and incorporate into new road construction.
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418 7. Oil and Gas Programs
419 a. Review and modify if necessary the "Tri- Borough Position Paper" on oil and gas
420 drilling in the Shelikof Straits and lower Cook Inlet.
421 b. Lobby to reinstate the State of Alaska Coastal Management Program that allows
_ ' 422 for meaningful enforceable policies that reflect local concerns and which allow
423 borough residents a greater opportunity to interact with state and federal agencies
424 during the coordinated review of development projects within the Borough's
425 coastal zone.
426 c. Encourage a rewrite of the State's Coastal Management Program and the
427 Borough's Coastal Management Plan to give the Borough the maximum authority
428 possible to govern its own coastal zone and resources and to have a seat at the
429 table on larger resource development issues that recognizes the local use of
430 (commercial, subsistence, and sport caught fish and game) resources.
431 d. Support the sharing of Federal offshore oil and gas revenue with coastal
432 communities in order to provide for planning and implementation of measures to
433 address coastal impacts due to oil and gas development.
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435 8. Continue to work towards the delivery of high quality services with reasonable staffing
436 levels by encouraging the efficient use of assets and by vigorously pursuing
437 state /federal planning grants.
438 a. Seek out and utilize other State and Federal planning programs and integrate
439 them with existing Borough planning needs and local goals to maximize resources.
440 b. Improve code enforcement throughout the community by continually educating
441 residents on the zoning issues and the proper way to handle garbage and junk
442 vehicles.
443 c. Review current method of enforcement of code violations as a misdemeanor and
444 institute a program of civil fines through a ticketing procedure.
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446 9. Monitor and review the Building Inspection Program to ensure an efficient and cost
447 effective program for the community.
448
449 10. Help educate residents throughout the Borough (including rural communities) on
450 planning programs that affect them such as zoning, subdivision, and the Coastal
451 Management Program and how it may affect their community and development in
452 subsistence areas adjacent to the city or village.
453
454 11. Encourage the ability to locally grow produce with minimal government regulation
_. 455 through the installation of hoop houses that extends the growing season.
456
457 E. Emergency Services Planning — Community Development
458 1. Continue to work with the communities around the island (City of Kodiak and rural
459 communities) as well as other emergency responders to maintain an up -to -date
460 emergency response plan for each geographic area.
461 a. Continue to seek out and implement grant programs to aid in funding the update of
_ i 462 emergency operation plans (EOP), responder's equipment purchases, and training
463 opportunities.
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464 b. Provide opportunities to ensure that all emergency personnel and Incident
465 Command general staff are fully trained to perform their tasks in the case of
466 emergency.
467 c. Continue to educate the public as to response procedures in the cases of
468 emergency.
469 d. Provide adequate funding to maintain and if necessary replace tsunami sirens
470 around Kodiak Road system outside of the City Limits.
471 e. Complete the update to the village Hazard Mitigation Plan Annexes making each
472 village eligible for hazard mitigation grants prior to a disaster.
473 f. Organize and lead Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meetings with
474 first responders and policy makers through continued acquisition of state LEPC
475 grants.
476
477 F. Community Health Goals and Objectives
478 1. Create a long -term facilities Master Plan for the Counseling Center.
479 a. Maintain advisory groups to work to create a long -term plan for health facility
480 maintenance and construction to serve the needs and changing demographics of
481 the community.
482 b. Seek out additional grant opportunities.
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484 2. Seek to acquire sufficient land to support future Hospital growth that is reflective of the
485 Master Facilities Plan for the Hospital.
486 a. Utilizing the product of F.1.a., seek to acquire sufficient land to serve any future
487 construction needs.
488 b. Work cooperatively with Providence to explore replacement of the care center with
489 a new facility that will meet the current and future needs of long -term care.
490 c. Work cooperatively with Providence to provide a better facility, and possibly closer
491 to the hospital, for rehab services.
492 d. Seek to research all options in order to provide quality health care to citizens of
493 Kodiak Island.
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495 3. Continue to advocate for appropriate full reimbursement of hospital costs and citizen
496 medical expenses by the State, Federal government, and Coast Guard in a fairer
497 manner.
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499 4. Seek out additional grant opportunities.
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501 5. Advocate for the best health care in a coordinated manner with Federal, State, and
502 local agencies.
503
504 6. Work with other agencies in Kodiak to develop quality facilities for Kodiak Island
505 citizens.
506
507 G. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Goals and Objectives
508 1. Implement the comprehensive solid waste management plan that addresses the solid
509 waste function for the next 20 to 50 years in a cost effective and efficient manner.
510 a. Continue to monitor the Solid Waste rates.
511 b. Identify future site and begin site control planning processes for landfill expansion
512 area.
513 c. Continue to take steps to extend the existing landfill life through comprehensive I
514 recycling and other means.
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515 d. Continue to investigate federal and state loans and grants to pay for lateral
516 expansion and closeout of the existing "footprint" upon closure.
j 517 e. Encourage KIBSD and Kodiak College to recycle waste and to add recycling
518 education to their education programs.
519 f Continue to coordinate with the City of Kodiak on the junk auto removal program.
520 g. Develop and implement transfer stations.
521 h. Enhance staff efforts through a professional services agreement to accomplish
522 solid waste objectives by the end of calendar year 2012.
523
524 2. Evaluate and analyze the recycling program to create a long -term participatory
525 program and plan that is sustainable.
526 a. Adopt a policy supporting reduction, re -use, and recycling of materials as
527 preferable to landfill disposal and encourage all citizens and businesses to
528 participate.
529 b. Move to adopt policy and procedures requiring rate payers to recycle certain
530 specified materials.
531 c. Expand a fee structure to give rate payers incentives to recycle i.e. "Pay- As -You-
532 Throw ".
533 d. Commit to diversion goals of 50% by 2020.
534
535 H. Parks and Recreation Goals and Objectives
536 1. Evaluate and identify those lands under Borough ownership that would be appropriatly
537 developed for passive parks and recreation facilities.
538 a. Develop a comprehensive Parks Plan to guide future parks investment decisions.
539 b. Review urban areas for potential neighborhood pocket parks in areas of growth.
540 c. Develop standards for playground equipment and related improvements to ensure
I 541 the highest degree of utility at the lowest reasonable cost.
542 d. Meet with the Parks and Recreation Committee on a quarterly basis.
543 e. Retain access to public lands for the enjoyment of all recreation users.
544 f. Create an interconnected system of multi -use bicycle and pedestrian paths for
545 residents and visitors. This trail system should link schools, parks, neighborhoods,
546 and trails with multiple destination points.
547 g. Continue to work with the City of Kodiak and the Kodiak Island Borough School
548 District to ensure that the construction, operation, and maintenance of joint use
549 recreation facilities that are efficiently managed in the best interests of the overall
550 community.
551
552 2. Encourage the Parks and Recreation Committee to move ahead with conceptual plans
553 for Mill Bay Park and End of the Road Park.
554
555 I. Economic Development Goals and Objectives
556 1. Maintain vigilance and effective participation in fishery politics and legislation that
_ 557 advocates for long -term preservation of landings of product to the Borough and
558 ensures any environmental restrictions on fisheries are based on sound science and
559 fairly reflect any socio- economic impacts on our region.
560 a. Continue to work with the City of Kodiak and Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Council
561 (KFAC) to pursue a comprehensive and effective program that leads to
562 sustainable and economically productive fisheries that ensure the long -term health
563 of the fishery habitat and ecosystem.
1 564 b. Manage a shared fisheries representative for the Kodiak Island Borough and the
565 City of Kodiak at all levels of fisheries management meetings.
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566 c. Find and work with industry representatives that have a regional and cooperative
567 focus to assist in the direction of efforts and resources in affecting fisheries policy
568 and legislation.
569 d. Determine and foster strategies to create a statewide force to offset negative, j
570 incorrect, or misleading information about fisheries.
571 e. Encourage development of educational programs at FITC, KFRC, Kodiak College,
572 and KIBSD that support seafood science projects and fisheries and aquatic
573 research in the Kodiak Archipelago.
574 f. Encourage the private sector development of the home porting of the University of
575 Alaska Research Vessel.
576
577 2. Actively pursue increased opportunities for fish cargo.
578
579 3. Continue to pursue high quality telecommunications access through fiber optics and
580 Internet access to outlying areas.
581 a. Ensure that telecommunications is integrated into long -term plans to allow for
582 maximum efficiencies and minimize redundancies through use of common
583 easements and infrastructure.
584
585 4. Work with Kodiak Chamber of Commerce to promote, encourage, and support the
586 development of small businesses /home businesses including those in the outlying
587 communities.
588
589 5. Work with Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and Kodiak Island Convention Visitors
590 Bureau to promote quality tourism growth.
591
592 6. Work with employers for new job opportunities with community agencies as •
593 determined through the Kodiak Workforce Regional Advisory Council.
594
595 J. Animal Control Goals and Objectives
596 1. Continue to work and support a program that protects the public and animals in a
597 cooperative cost effective and efficient manner.
598
599 K. Fire Protection and First Responder Emergency Medical Services Goals and
600 Objectives
601
602 1. Continue to support fire, rescue, and emergency medical services that protect the
603 lives and property of the public.
604
605 2. Maintain an adequate staff of volunteers who are properly equipped and trained for
606 the services they provide.
607
608 3. Continue to support the cooperative training and emergency responses between the
609 Borough Fire Protection Service Areas and other emergency services within the
610 Borough.
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