Kodiak Island Borough Community Development Department 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, Alaska Phone (907) Fax (907)

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1 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 9-A P & Z REGULAR MEETING: SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 Kodiak Island Borough Community Development Department 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, Alaska Phone (907) Fax (907) Memorandum Date: September 14, 2017 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Community Development Department RE: FY Capital Improvement Projects List Staff has prepared a resolution identifying priority capital improvement projects for the Kodiak Island Borough. This list remains largely unchanged from the FY CIP list. The changes are as follows: The E911 Replacement Equipment project has been removed because project funding is secured. The Parks and Field Plan project cost has been reduced from $50,000 to $10,000 based on discussion at the September 14, 2017 P&Z Work Session. It is anticipated that the work can be done in-house. However, the Commission wishes for this project to remain on the CIP list as a testament to its priority for the community. The West Rezanof Drive Pedestrian Improvements project was added based on discussion at the September 14, 2017 P&Z Work Session. This project was requested by the Parks & Recreation Committee and has been given an estimated project cost of $5,000,000 based on the proximity of the project to wetlands and navigable waterways. The Anton Larsen Dock Improvements project was added based on discussion at the September 14, 2017 P&Z Work Session. This project has been given an estimated project cost of $2,000,000 based on the proximity of the project to navigable waterways and the presumed need for large quantities of fill to accommodate additional parking.

2 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 9-A P & Z REGULAR MEETING: SEPTEMBER 20, KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. FY Introduced by: CDD Director Requested by: P&Z Commission Drafted by: CDD Staff Introduced on: 9/21/2017 Adopted on: 9/21/2017 A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR FY WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 15,000 residents of the Kodiak Island Archipelago living in six incorporated cities and one community governed by a tribal council government; and WHEREAS, a Borough-wide capital improvement program is adopted annually by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly with recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission. This list identifies the major needs of the island community for the next five years; and WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough identifies priority projects to be submitted to the Alaska State legislative delegation, the Federal legislative delegation and when applying for grants; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THAT: Section 1: The Kodiak Island Borough Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the following capital improvement projects, not in any priority order, for adoption into the Kodiak Island Borough FY CIP list of capital projects: 1. M/V Tustumena Replacement Vessel Construction Estimated Project Cost $237,600,000 State Funding Request $21,500,000 The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is currently in the process of designing the M/V Tustumena replacement vessel. The M/V Tustumena was built in 1964 and serves the communities of South Central, Kodiak Island, and Southwest Alaska. It is one of two ocean class vessels in the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) fleet. Because of its size and design, it is the only AMHS vessel that is capable of serving all 13 ports of call between Homer and Unalaska. Retiring and replacing the M/ V Tustumena with a vessel that is equally, if not more, versatile and seaworthy will provide reliable marine transportation service well into the future for the communities, residents and businesses in South Central, Kodiak Island, and Southwest Alaska. The M/ V Tustumena is an essential service to the communities of Kodiak Island. As such, the Kodiak Island Borough is requesting that the Governor plan to include in the FY2018 capital budget funding for the approximately $21,500,000 in required Federal-Aid Highway State Match, as indicated in Amendment #1 of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. 2. Anton Larsen Bay Road Extension to Ice Free Water $8,100,000 An extension of the Anton Larsen Bay Road to ice-free waters will provide year around access to those communities located in the Kupreanof Strait and Kizhuiak Bay areas as well as those who use the island's west side for commercial and recreational purposes. Many times during the year travel by vessel to Kodiak is treacherous. Extending the road to ice free waters makes traveling safer, providing access to critical services located in the City of Kodiak including Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY Page 1 of 3

3 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 9-A P & Z REGULAR MEETING: SEPTEMBER 20, hospitals and businesses. This is envisioned to be a cooperative effort between KIB, AKDOT, Ouzinkie Native Corporation (surface estate owner), Koniag Inc. (subsurface estate owner) and other tribal entities. This route was identified in the Kodiak Transportation Plan as an important upland facility. Some or all of the aforementioned parties may participate in funding this. 3. Service Area Road and Paving Improvements $5,000,000 To be applied to priority projects identified by the road service districts including Service Area One, Womens Bay Service Area, Bayview Service Area, and Monashka Bay Service Area. Priorities will be based on recommendations made by the elected service area boards and professional engineering study. Local contributions to project engineering and design may be funded through local improvement districts where those in the district are taxed a proportion of the project. 4. Mission Road Safety Improvements $20,000,000 Mission Road is a major collector street for the community, and one of the roads that lead to downtown. The project will widen the existing two (2) lanes and provide a pedestrian and bike path on the shoulder or on the sidewalks. This requested funding will provide for the needed planning and design that will help develop a scope of work and the overall project cost. 5. Fire Protection Area No. 1 Fire Tanker/Tender Vehicle Estimated Vehicle Cost $420,000 Funding Request $100,000 The Bayside Fire Station provides fire protection to the residents and visitors of Fire Protection Area No. 1. The existing fire tanker/tender vehicle that serves that area is 32 years old and is in need of replacement. The estimated cost of a new fully equipped 3,000 gallon fire tanker/tender vehicle delivered to Kodiak is $420,000. Fire Protection Area No. 1 currently has $320,000 to fund the purchase of the vehicle. The remaining $100,000 required to complete the purchase is requested. 6. VFW Rifle Range Reconstruction $150,000 The existing outdoor rifle range is closed because it is unsafe to property owners adjacent to the facility. Bullets are known to have left the range creating off-site dangers. The solution to this danger is to properly develop the area into a bone-a-fide 100 yard range. KISA has enlisted the help of a range consultant that evaluated the existing range and made design suggestions to make it available to the shooting public. Design aspects include the proper grading of the area, creation of two backstops, expansion of the width of the range and the installation of a baffle system. The continued closure of this range has led to a number of unsafe bandit ranges along the road system that are not regulated, cause a public nuisance and are in dangerous. 7. Engineering and Design for East Elementary Traffic Flow Improvements $815,000 East Elementary School was constructed in 1966 with a substantially addition in The facility now totals 39,842 square feet with twenty-five teaching stations. Since the expansion, increased traffic flows in the vicinity due to major business development have created dangerous vehicle/student hazards when students are entering and leaving school. Reconfiguration of the parking area will reduce risks by providing for a safer separation of pedestrians, small vehicle traffic and bus loading/unloading. A new design will require an increase in the total area of the parking lot to allow adequate parking to support increased building usage and occupant load. 8. Parks and Field Plan $10,000 Borough owns and manages land and fields for recreational purposes which need a master plan to ensure best utilization and maintenance by the community. A master plan would also help to reconcile jurisdictional and policy concerns with regard to cooperative use arrangements with City of Kodiak and KIB School District. 9. Kodiak Island Trail Improvements $50,000 Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY Page 2 of 3

4 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 9-A P & Z REGULAR MEETING: SEPTEMBER 20, This is a priority identified by the Kodiak Island Borough Parks and Recreation Committee. The purpose of the project would be to design and implement trail system improvements as recommended and prioritized in the recently adopted Kodiak Road System Trail Plan, to include, but not limited to, trail head improvements, parking area and circulation plans, drainage improvements, environmental permitting, etc. 10. Mill Bay Beach Access and Recreation Upgrade $163,000 This beach is heavily used by residents, sports fisherman and the community who come to view this bay located close to town. New construction items proposed here would include new stairs and walkways and trail enhancements between the two beaches, as well as a small raft/kayak launch. The planning and design has already been funded. 11. West Rezanof Drive Pedestrian Improvements $5,000,000 The section of West Rezanof Drive near Sargent Creek and the Russian River frequently has visitors taking advantage of fishing opportunities and other wildlife viewing activities. Roadside parking and pedestrian activity along this corridor is not compatible with the high speed vehicular traffic on the roadway. To enhance safety and eliminate conflicts between user groups, new construction items are being proposed. This includes, but is not limited to, additional off-street parking, boardwalks, pedestrian bridges, and other pedestrian improvements. 12. Anton Larsen Dock Improvements $2,000,000 The Anton Larsen Dock is heavily used by Port Lions and Ouzinkie residents, as well as others living on the island s west side, commercial fishermen, charter operations, and citizens living on Kodiak s road system. Improvements to this facility have been made in the recent past. However, given the site s popularity, an expansion of the parking facilities is needed. Additionally, a floating dock space is needed at the ramp so that users can more safely pull boats or cargo to shore. ADOPTED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THIS DAY OF, 2017 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Scott Arndt, Chair ATTEST Sheila Smith, Secretary Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY Page 3 of 3

5 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7-A Kodiak Island Borough Community Development Department 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, Alaska Phone (907) Fax (907) Memorandum Date: September 7, 2017 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Community Development Department RE: FY Capital Improvement Projects List Staff presents the attached FY 2017 capital improvement projects resolutions and Parks and Recreation Committee Memo as informational items for discussion of FY capital improvement projects recommendations. Staff will prepare a draft resolution based on Commissioner input for presentation at the September 20, 2017 regular meeting.

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9 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7-A Introduced by: Requested by: Drafted by: Introduced: Postponed: Postponed: Amended: Adopted: KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH RESOLUTION NO. FY Borough Manager Borough Assembly Special Projects Support A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ADOPTING A STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2017 LEGISLATIVE SESSION 10/ 06/ / 06/ / 20/ / 27/ / 27/ 2016 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 14, 000 residents of the Kodiak Island Archipelago living in six incorporated cities and one community governed by a tribal council government; and WHEREAS, a Borough wide capital improvement program has been adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Planning & Zoning Commission which identifies major needs of the island community for the next five years; and WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly has identified major projects to submit to the Alaska Governor and State Legislative Delegation for funding consideration; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THAT: Section 1: The Kodiak Island Borough' s State Legislative capital improvement project priorities for the 2017 legislative session are as follows: 1. M/ V Tustumena Replacement Vessel Construction Estimated Project Cost $ 238, 000, 000 The MN Tustumena was built in 1964 and serves the communities of South Central, Kodiak Island and Southwest Alaska. It is one of two ocean class vessels in the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) fleet. Because of its size and design, it is the only AMHS vessel that is capable of serving all 13 ports of call between Homer and Unalaska. Retiring and replacing the MN Tustumena with a vessel that is equally, if not more, versatile and seaworthy will provide reliable marine transportation service well into the future for the communities, residents and businesses in South Central, Kodiak Island and Southwest Alaska (from the Alaska Marine Highway System website). The MN Tustumena is an essential service to the communities of Kodiak Island. As such, the Kodiak Island Borough is requesting that the legislature concur with the funding plan for the construction of the replacement vessel as described in the STIP Amendment 1. Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY Page 1 of 4

10 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7-A Safe Pathways to Schools A. Safe Pedestrian Access to Kodiak Schools 55 Estimated Project Cost $ 1, 300, State Funding 57 Request $ 1, 300, Poor visibility of crosswalks in school zones is a safety hazard! Local weather and 59 traffic degrade the paint on crosswalks; and pedestrians waiting to cross are often 60 difficult to see due to the long season of dark days, inclement weather, and busy traffic 61 at popular intersections Rezanof Drive is a state owned roadway and is the main road through the City of 64 Kodiak. Pedestrians needing to cross this road to access schools that include Kodiak 65 Middle School, Main Elementary School, East Elementary School and Kodiak College 66 must wait for a break in traffic or for motorists to notice their intent to cross and stop to 67 allow the crossing. The Kodiak Island Borough is requesting funding for AKDOT to 68 purchase and install lighted automated crosswalks at intersections of Rezanof Drive 69 and Powell Street, and Rezanof Drive and Benny Benson Street to increase 70 pedestrian safety near schools located along Rezanof Drive B. Safe Pathways to North Star Elementary School 74 Estimated Project Cost $ 1, 500, State Funding 76 Request $ 1, 500, Northstar Elementary School is located on a hill amongst several residential 78 neighborhoods. Many roads connecting those neighborhoods around the school are 79 narrow, steep, and winding dirt roads without sidewalks or separated pathways to 80 keep pedestrians safe from vehicular traffic. The Kodiak Safe Routes to Schools Plan 81 ( 2013) describes a need for separated pathways or trails to connect the residential 82 neighborhoods to the school C. East Elementary Traffic Flow Improvements 85 Estimated Project Cost $ 2, 000, State Funding 87 Request $ 2,000, There is a safety issue in the East Elementary School parking lot. The school was 89 constructed in 1966 with a substantial addition in The facility now totals 39, square feet with twenty-five teaching stations. Since the expansion, increased traffic 91 flows have created dangerous vehicle/student hazards when students are entering 92 and leaving school. Reconfiguration of the parking area will reduce risks by providing 93 for a safer separation of pedestrians, small vehicle traffic and bus loading/unloading. 94 The project will require an increase in the total area of the parking lot to allow 95 adequate parking to support increased building usage and occupant load. 96 Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY Page 2 of 4

11 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7-A Drainage Improvements to the Chiniak Highway at Sargent Creek Estimated Project Cost $ 54, 000 State Funding Request $ 54, 000 Heavy rains along with high tides consistently cause Sargent Creek to flood and diverge from its channel. This causes flooding at the intersection of the Chiniak Highway and Sargent Creek Road. Recent heavy rain events have necessitated intermittent closure of the intersection due to water on the roadway deep enough to disable vehicle engines. This intersection is the only roadway in and out of Bells Flats subdivision. The flooding occurring here impedes safe travel and often leaves motorists stranded and unable to reach homes or critical services located in town. This request is to provide the DOT in Kodiak funding to construct spot improvements for bank stabilization, armoring, and rechanneling as needed to keep the Sargent Creek in its channel and stop the flooding of the roadway. 4. Anton Larsen Bay Road Estimated Project Cost Funding Acquired State Funding Request Extension to Ice Free Water 8,450, , 000 8, 000,000 An extension of the Anton Larsen Bay Road to ice free waters will provide year around access to communities located in the Kupreanof Strait as well as those who use the island' s west side for commercial and recreational purposes. Many times during the year travel by vessel to and from Kodiak is treacherous. Extending the road to ice free waters makes traveling safer, and provides safer access to critical services located in the City of Kodiak including hospitals and businesses. This route was identified in the Kodiak Transportation Plan as an important upland facility. The Ouzinkie Native Corporation subsidiary, Spruce Island Development Corporation SIDCO) received a $ 450, 000 legislative grant for planning and design to construct two miles of gravel road extending the Anton Larsen Road and to construct a parking area and boat launch ramp at the road' s termination, a beach near Crag Point. Funding is requested to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities for construction of this road as it is an extension of an existing state roadway. The land owner, Ouzinkie Native Corporation, has agreed to donate ownership of the road right-ofway to the State when construction funding is obtained. 5. Monashka Bay Water and Sewer Project: Feasibility, Planning and Design Estimated Project Cost $ 500, 000 State Funding Request $ 500, 000 There are 256 residential parcels that lie outside the reach of the existing sanitary sewer and public water utilities in the Monashka Bay area. The soil and topography in this area are not ideal for septic systems and many are failing. The construction of a wastewater treatment facility at the Kodiak landfill provides an option for future expansion that could include sanitary sewer treatment for the residents of this area. Water in this neighborhood is provided by wells, cisterns and frequently by tank from a distant public source. Water quality and quantity are questionable in the Monashka Bay neighborhood. Extension of water service from the City of Kodiak will be needed. A feasibility study, planning and design is the first step in providing water and sewer services to the residents of the Monashka Bay area. Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY Page 3 of 4

12 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7-A Traffic Safety Lighting between Kodiak City Limits and Benny Benson State Airport Estimated Project Cost State funding request: 5, 500, 000 5, 500,000 This request is to provide funding to the Department of Transportation for planning and design, and development of a plan of prioritized phased construction for the installation of street lighting along Rezanof Drive between the City of Kodiak and the Benny Benson State Airport. This section of roadway is approximately five miles of dark two lane road with an average speed limit of 45 miles per hour. It is a heavily travelled stretch of road used by those going to and from the state airport, working on the United States Coast Guard Base and commuting between outlying communities and the City of Kodiak. Section 2: The Kodiak Island Borough administration is hereby instructed to advise our State of Alaska Governor and Legislative Delegation of the Capital Improvement Projects Priority List adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly. ATTEST: Nova M ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THIS TWENTY SEVENTH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016 MMC, Bough Clerk KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Danie A. Rohrer, Borough Mayor Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY Page 4 of 4

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