KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 1999
(Attachment to Resolution 99-010)
Legislative Issues
The Kenai Peninsula Borough is in support of the following legislative issues. Details will be provided in position papers and resolutions submitted during the legislative session.
• Evaluate the Community Development concept as part of an overall fiscal plan to help develop Alaska's communities for citizens.
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 1999
Operating Budget
1. One Hundred Percent (100%) Entitlement for School Debt Reimbursement for fiscal year 1999/2000 - $9,085,954
2. Full Funding for School Foundation
3. Full Entitlement for Pupil Transportation
4. Support increased funding to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities for road maintenance.
5. Support for State Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation and Fish & Game to maintain a presence at the Kenai River Center in Soldotna and to provide funding for the continued operations and maintenance of the Center.
6. Increase funding for fisheries research and management by the University of Alaska and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Capital Budget
Detailed information for school and road projects is provided on the following pages.
1. Maintenance Projects for Various Public Schools and Facilities.
2. Road Priorities for State-Maintained Roads.
3. Support all federally funded transportation projects, especially those defined as high priority projects such as the Kenai Spur Highway extension, the Spruce Creek Bridge, and the Seward dock, and appropriate funds to meet matching requirements for those projects.
| KPB Legislative Priorities for 1999 | |||||
| Public Schools and Facilities | |||||
| KEY: | Category 1 = Life/Safety | ||||
| Category 2 = Maintenance | |||||
| Category 3 = Recognized Needs | |||||
| MAJOR MAINTENANCE and CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | |||||
| Year Comp. | Over- all | Cat. | PROJECT | Cost | Funding Source |
| 1 | 1 | Port Graham - Bank Stabilization | $1,000,000 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Asbestos Abatement (Area Wide) ($450,000 Future) | $250,000 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Homer Hi - Structural Repair @ Columns | $250,000 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Playground Safety (Area Wide) | $60,000 | 99780 | |
| 5 | 1 | Playground Safety (Area Wide) ($271,000 Future) | $170,000 | ||
| 6 | 1 | KCHS - Crosswalk Lights to Voc. Ed. Building | $80,000 | ||
| 7 | 1 | ADA Handicap Door Openers (Area Wide) | $180,000 | ||
| 8 | 2 | Flooring Replacement (Area Wide) ($850,000 Future) | $200,000 | ||
| 9 | 3 | Portable and Out Building Construction (Area Wide) (420,000 Future) | $250,000 | ||
| 10 | 2 | So Hi - Reroof "G&H" (commons, pool cor, kiln.) (8,500 SF) | $119,000 | 98748 | |
| 11 | 2 | So Hi - Reroof "B, C&E" (aud., prop., admin.) (14,800 SF) (1978) | $207,000 | ||
| 12 | 2 | So Hi - Reroof "A" (pool, wt. room, gym) (28,200 SF) (1978) | $395,000 | ||
| 13 | 2 | So Hi - Reroof "F" (shops, music, green) (22,200 SF) (1978) | $315,000 | ||
| 14 | 2 | Chapman - Reroof "B" (classrooms) (7,500 SF) (1969) | $105,000 | ||
| 15 | 2 | KCHS - Reroof "D" (cent. core) (25,000 SF) (1964) | $300,000 | 98735 | |
| 16 | 1 | Port Graham - Replace Propane Tanks | $40,000 | ||
| 17 | 2 | KCHS - Reroof "A" (shower rooms) (6,000 SF) (1964) | $72,000 | ||
| 18 | 2 | KCHS - Reroof "H&I" (music, art, band, caf. cor.) (9,500 SF) (1967) | $115,800 | ||
| 19 | 2 | KCHS Voc. Ed. - Reroof "A" (shops) (12,000 SF) (1970) | $144,000 | 97736 | |
| 20 | 2 | KCHS Voc. Ed. - Reroof "B" (classrooms) (5,200 SF) (1970) | $65,000 | ||
| 21 | 2 | Nikiski El - Reroof "B" (gym) (7,000 SF) (1968) | $96,000 | ||
| 22 | 2 | Sears El - Reroof "A" (gym) (4,000 SF) (1968) | $56,000 | ||
| 23 | 1 | McNeil Canyon - Replace Waste Treatment System (DOE) | $1,155,200 | ||
| 24 | 1 | Seward Jr. - Electrical Upgrades @ Crawl Space | $30,000 | ||
| 25 | 1 | Seward Jr/Hi - Replace Emergency Lighting System | $10,000 | ||
| 26 | 2 | Bartlett - Reroof "C" (elem. classrooms) (14,000 SF) (1978) | $208,000 | ||
| 27 | 2 | Bartlett - Reroof "A" (h/s classrooms) (6,500 SF) (1976) | $97,000 | ||
| 28 | 2 | Bartlett - Reroof "B" (gym) (7,300 SF) (1976) | $109,000 | 97785 | |
| 29 | 1 | Tustumena El - Roof Scuppers and Drywells | $40,000 | ||
| 30 | 2 | Seldovia - Replace Black Heat Piping Throughout | $120,000 | ||
| 31 | 2 | Seldovia - Reroof "B&C" (lib., w. classrooms) (8,800 SF) (1972) | $140,800 | ||
| 32 | 1 | Nanwalek - Replace Elevator | $200,000 | ||
| 33 | 2 | Seldovia - Reroof "D&E" (n. & e. classrooms) (8,700 SF) (1972) | $139,200 | ||
| 34 | 2 | Seldovia - Reroof "F&G" (kit., halls, voc. ed.) (4,400 SF) (1972) | $70,000 | ||
| 35 | 2 | Seldovia - Reroof "A" (gym, pool) (14,800 SF) (1972) | $258,600 | ||
| 36 | 1 | Moose Pass - Water Purification System | $15,000 | 99755 | |
| 37 | 1 | Soldotna Mid. - Upgrade Shop Ventilation Systems | $16,000 | ||
| 38 | 2 | Soldotna Mid. - Reroof "D" (admin & classrooms) (7,000 SF) (1970) | $105,000 | ||
| 39 | 2 | Soldotna Mid. - Reroof "F&G" (comp., home ec., lib.) (9,800 SF) (1970) | $147,000 | ||
| 40 | 2 | Soldotna Mid. - Reroof "E" (music, shops) (9,200 SF) (1970) | $138,000 | ||
| 41 | 2 | Soldotna Mid. - Reroof "B&C" (science, showers) (10,800 SF) (1970) | $162,000 | ||
| 42 | 2 | Soldotna Mid. - Reroof "A" (multipurpose) (8,500 Sf) (1970) | $127,500 | ||
| 43 | 1 | Bartlett - Auto Transfer Switch @ Generator | $14,000 | ||
| 44 | 1 | Area Wide - Computer Electrical Upgrades | $90,000 | ||
| 45 | 1 | Homer Mid. - Auto Transfer Switch @ Generator | $12,000 | ||
| 46 | 2 | Nikiski Hi - Water Hammer Suppression @ 6" Mains | $22,000 | ||
| 47 | 2 | Skyview Hi - Water Hammer Suppression @ 6" Mains | $20,000 | ||
| 48 | 2 | Nikolaevsk - New Intercom System | $17,000 | ||
| 49 | 1 | Seldovia - Replace Pool Sand Filters | $24,000 | ||
| 50 | 1 | District Admin. Building - Ventilation System Rehabilitation | $80,000 | ||
| 51 | 2 | Kenai Mid. - Reroof "G" (kit. & classrooms) (36,900 SF) (1972) | $479,700 | ||
| 52 | 2 | Kenai Mid. - Reroof "A, B, D, E&F" (lib., com., shops, music) (1972) | $390,000 | ||
| 53 | 2 | Kenai Mid. - Reroof "C" (gym) (20,000 SF) (1972) | $260,000 | ||
| 54 | 2 | Kenai Mid. - Replace Intercom System | $17,000 | ||
| 55 | 2 | Paul Banks - Reroof "C" (gym) (4,400 SF) (1975) | $61,600 | ||
| 56 | 1 | Moose Pass - Upgrade Domestic Water System Piping | $10,000 | 99755 | |
| 57 | 2 | Moose Pass - Reroof "A, B&C" (7,000 SF) (1960) | $130,000 | ||
| 58 | 2 | Chapman - Replace Intercom | $13,000 | ||
| 59 | 2 | Seward El - Replace Fuel Oil Day Tank and Oil Lines | $15,000 | ||
| 60 | 2 | Seldovia - Replace Intercom System | $18,000 | ||
| 61 | 2 | KCHS - Insulate Exterior Walls (DOE Appl.) | $500,000 | ||
| 62 | 2 | Bartlett - Heat Control Upgrades and Monitors | $38,500 | 97718 | |
| 63 | 1 | Soldotna Maint. Shop - Oil Separator and Leach Field | $40,000 | ||
| 64 | 2 | Seward Jr. - Reroof "A, B&C" (halls, shops) (13,000 SF) (1970) | $195,000 | ||
| 65 | 1 | S/D Warehouse - Walk-In Freezer Construction | $275,000 | ||
| 66 | 2 | Sterling El - Reroof "A" (gym) (3,700 SF) (1968) | $59,500 | ||
| 67 | 1 | Seward Hi - Replace Gym Bleachers | $99,000 | ||
| 68 | 2 | Seward Hi - Upgrade Heating Controls | $41,000 | ||
| 69 | 2 | So Hi - Boiler Replacements (x2) | $193,000 | ||
| 70 | 2 | Soldotna Mid. - Replace Intercom | $17,000 | ||
| 71 | 2 | Redoubt El - Abate and Replace Boilers (x2) | $67,000 | ||
| 72 | 1 | Soldotna El - Renovate Gym Lighting | $15,000 | ||
| 73 | 2 | So Hi - Upgrade Heating Controls | $8,000 | ||
| 74 | 1 | Soldotna Maint. Shop - Replace Fire Alarm | $22,000 | ||
| 75 | 1 | Soldotna El - Crawl Space Lighting | $20,000 | ||
| 76 | 2 | Records Building - Reroof (all) (5,000 SF) | $65,000 | ||
| 77 | 2 | Redoubt - Reroof "A" (e. classrooms) (15,700 SF) (1978) | $219,800 | ||
| 78 | 2 | Redoubt - Reroof "B" (w. classrooms) (14,900 SF) (1978) | $208,600 | ||
| 79 | 2 | Redoubt - Reroof "C" (gym & admin.) (15,200 SF) (1978) | $212,000 | ||
| 80 | 2 | Homer Hi - Blast and Seal Exterior Brick and Cedar | $64,484 | ||
| 81 | 2 | Nanwalek - Reroof School and Teacherage | $300,000 | ||
| 82 | 2 | Port Graham - Reshingle School and Teacherage | $88,000 | ||
| 83 | 2 | Soldotna El - Reroof "A" (e. classrooms) (14,800 SF) (1975) | $207,200 | ||
| 84 | 2 | Soldotna El - Reroof "B" (w. classrooms) (11,500 SF) (1975) | $161,000 | ||
| 85 | 1 | Nikiski El - ADA Toilet Room Upgrades | $20,000 | ||
| 86 | 2 | KCHS - Replace Flooring @ Commons - Torazzo | $52,000 | ||
| 87 | 1 | Sears El - Relocate Office and Admin. | $60,000 | ||
| 88 | 1 | So Hi - Magnetic Fire Door Holders | $22,000 | ||
| 89 | 2 | Seward Jr. - Reshingle Classrooms | $200,000 | ||
| 90 | 2 | Seward Hi - Reroof "D&E" (shops, kit.) (13,700 SF) (1977) | $192,000 | ||
| 91 | 2 | Seward Hi - Reroof "C" (gym, pool, wt. room) (20,100 SF) (1982) | $282,000 | ||
| 92 | 2 | Chapman - Refinish Gym Floor (1975) | $14,000 | ||
| 93 | 1 | Chapman - Replace Gym Bleachers | $26,000 | ||
| 94 | 1 | Seward Jr. - Replace Gym Bleachers | $55,000 | ||
| 95 | 2 | KCHS - Replace Auditorium Light Dimmer System | $60,000 | ||
| 96 | 1 | Seldovia - Replace Gym Bleachers | $30,000 | ||
| 97 | 3 | Skyview Hi - Storage Construction @ Loading Dock | $60,000 | ||
| 98 | 1 | Sterling El - Auto Transfer Switch @ Generator | $12,000 | ||
| 99 | 1 | Moose Pass - Auto Transfer Switch @ Generator | $14,000 | ||
| 100 | 1 | Seward El - Auto Transfer Switch @ Generator | $12,000 | ||
| 101 | 3 | So Hi - Expand Metal Shop | $180,000 | ||
| 102 | 2 | So Hi - Replace Auditorium Light Dimmer System | $60,000 | ||
| 103 | 2 | KCHS - Replace Auditorium House Lights | $35,000 | ||
| 104 | 2 | S/D Warehouse - Auto Transfer Switch @ Generator | $35,000 | ||
| 105 | 2 | S/D Warehouse - Reroof Old Section (12,200 SF) (1978) | $170,000 | ||
| 106 | 2 | Seward Hi - Reseal Track and Stripe | $28,000 | ||
| 107 | 1 | K-Beach El - Construct Bus Turn Around | $150,000 | ||
| 108 | 2 | Nikiski El - Reroof "C" (n. classrooms) (6,800 SF) (1980) | $88,400 | ||
| 109 | 3 | Redoubt El - Gym Storage/Expansion | $300,000 | ||
| 110 | 2 | Nikiski Hi - Reseal Track and Stripe | $28,700 | ||
| 111 | 3 | Sears El - Expand Parking Lot | $70,000 | ||
| 112 | 2 | West Homer El - Drainage Ditching @ North Side | $8,000 | 95BON | |
| 113 | 2 | Tustumena El - Reroof "A" (gym) (8,400 SF) (1969) | $126,000 | ||
| 114 | 2 | Tustumena El - Reroof "C" (classrooms & office) (9,800 SF) (1969) | $147,000 | ||
| 115 | 2 | Tustumena El - Reroof "B" (s. classrooms) (5,900 SF) (1978) | $88,500 | ||
| 116 | 3 | Soldotna Maint. Shop - Equipment Storage Facility | $30,000 | ||
| 117 | 3 | Voznesenka - Construct Playground | $25,000 | 99760 | |
| 118 | 3 | Nikolaevsk - Gym Expansion, Locker Rooms, Offices | $900,000 | ||
| 119 | 3 | Homer Mid. - Upper Playfield Construction | $240,000 | ||
| TOTAL: | $16,368,084 | ||||
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 1999
State-Maintained Roads - STIP
(Not prioritized, projects are listed in alphabetical order.) The Kenai Peninsula Borough continues to endorse and support the following projects currently part of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP):
| Road (Location & Project | Length | Cost (Million) | State STIP* |
| East End Road - Design & Construction MP 0 - 3.6 MP 3.6 - 12.5 |
3.6 miles 8.9 miles |
$6.0 $6.7 |
CTP |
| Forest Drive/Redoubt Avenue (Kenai) Rehabilitation | 2 miles | $5.3 | CTP |
| Funny River Road (MP 2.7 - 17.26) Rehabilitation from end of pavement near Soldotna airport to MP17 with the intent of hard surfacing this gravel road. Including shoulder widening in selected areas, drainage improvements, and scenic waysides where appropriate. |
14.56 miles | $3.6 | CTP |
| Kalifornsky Beach Road (MP 16.4 - 22.4) Rehabilitation from the Kenai River Bridge Access Road to Sterling Highway, including widening for a two way left turn lane, 6' shoulders, resurfacing, and Gaswell Road intersection reconstruction. |
6 miles | $5.0 | CTP |
| North Kenai Spur Road (MP 10.6 - 29.7 Resurface) Resurface existing paved surface, add shoulders, provide separated pedestrian pathway between Island Lake Road and Lamplight Road. |
19.1 miles | $4.5 | NHS |
| Lake Street Intersection (Homer) Rehabilitation and Safety Improvements at Pioneer Avenue intersection. Design, right of way, construction to include sidewalks on both sides. |
$1.5 | CTP | |
| Homer Mooring Improvements (1) See detailed project information under City of Homer in Cities Section of this document. |
Dock | $1.0 | NHS |
| Unity Trail between Soldotna and Kenai | 5.3 miles | $1.7 | TRAAK |
| Seward Highway (MP 0 to MP 36) DOT/PF is encouraged to proceed with this project for rehabilitation and improvements on the Seward Highway from MP 0 (Seward) to MP 36 (junction with Sterling Highway). However, consideration should also be given to hazardous mitigation measures that might be taken to protect bridges in this area from future flood damage. |
NHSP | ||
| Seward Highway (MP 0 to 8) Rehabilitation Seward to Grouse Creek Canyon Design, right of way, construction (To include Lake Street/Stoney Creek Ave. railroad crossing improvements and extension) |
$9,780,000 | FFY01 | |
| Seward Highway (MP 13 to 18) Rehabilitation $250,000 FFY98 Mile 13 Summit to Snow River Design, right of way, construction |
6,500,000 | FFY99 | |
| Seward Highway (MP 18 to 25) Design, right of way, construction |
$200,000 $1,500,000 $3,250,000 |
FFY99 FFY00 FFY01 |
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| Seward Highway (MP 25 to 30) Rehabilitation $8,100,000 FFY02 Falls Creek thru Moose Pass Design, right of way, construction |
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| Seward Highway (MP 30 to 36) Rehabilitation $100,000 FFY02 Moose Pass to Sterling "Y" Design, right of way, construction |
$2,600,000 | FFY03 | |
| Seward Highway (MP 8 to 13) Rehabilitation $500,000 FFY98 Grouse Creek Canyon Design, right of way, construction |
$10 million | FFY00 |
| *CTP | Community Transportation Program |
| NHSP | National Highway System Program |
| TRAAK | Trails and Recreational Access for Alaska |
State-Maintained Roads - NEEDS LIST
(Not prioritized, projects are listed in alphabetical order.) The Kenai Peninsula Borough requests that the following roads to be incorporated under the STIP:
| Road (Location) & Project | Length | Cost - Million | State Needs* |
| ABC'S Trail (Anchor Point) | 1 mile (Approx.) | $2.7 | TRAAK |
| Deep Creek Beach Access Road (Ninilchik) | .5 miles | $0.625 | CTP |
| East End Road (MP 12.5 - 22) | 9.5 miles | $10.0 | CTP |
| East End Road Safety Trail (MP 9.5 - 11.8) | 2.3 miles | $0.75 | TRAAK |
| Island Lake Road - Widening and Inspection Improvements | 3.0 miles | $1.22 | CTP |
| Kenai River Crossing @ Funny River Right of way, design, construction |
Bridge | $9.2 | CTP |
| Kenai Spur Highway Extension | 10 miles | $6.0 | CTP |
| Milo Fritz Road (Anchor Point) - Widen & Pave | .6 miles | $0.25 | CTP |
| North Fork Road (to Nikolaevsk) Design and construction to widen and improve alignment from end of current pavement to Nikolaevsk Road. Designate as a major collector road. |
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| Pioneer Avenue ( Homer) Resurface from Sterling Highway to Lake Street |
1 mile | $0.66 | CTP |
| Salmon Creek Road ( Cemetery Road ) MP 0 - Nash Road) (Seward) Upgrade and paving |
.9 miles | $1.0 | CTP |
| Scout Lake Loop Road (Sterling) Design and construction |
3.8 miles | $4.0 | CTP |
| Seward Highway - MP 12 Trail Upgrade Design and construction |
1.8 miles | $0.095 | TRAAK |
| Spruce Creek Bridge | Bridge | $0.25 | CTP |
| Williams Port / Pile Bay Road | 15.5 miles | $8.6 | CTP |
| *CTP | Community Transportation Program |
| NHSP | National Highway System Program |
| TRAAK | Trails and Recreational Access For Alaska |
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 1999
(Attachment to Resolution 99-010)
KPB Service Area Requests
SERVICE AREA NAME TOTAL COST MATCHING FUNDS
Anchor Point Fire & Emergency
Service Area Board
Exterior Improvements $20,000 $10,000
Bear Creek Fire Service Area Board
Replace Rescue/BLS Unit $190,000 $5,000
Improved Water Sources $20,000 $5,000
Central Emergency Service Area Board
Rural Water Supply $43,160 $13,000
Central Peninsula General Hospital, Inc.
Emergency Exit Walkway $25,000 $12,500
Emergency Power System $347,000 $173,500
Heating System Improvements $210,500 $105,000
Nikiski Fire Service Area Board
Emergency Access Route $524,475 $50,000
Ambulance $136,500 $50,000
Nikiski Senior Service Area Board
Van with Wheelchair Lift $40,000
Expansion of Main Facility $40,000
North Peninsula Rec. Service Area Board
(None submitted for 1998 or 1999)
KPB Road Service Area Board
Road Improvements $1,286,954
South Pen. Hospital Service Area Board
Oil Tank Replacement $250,000 $50,000
Emergency Water System $250,000 $50,000
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 1999
(Attachment to Resolution 99-010
Community Capital Projects for 1999
Anchor Point Advisory Planning Commission
Safety Paths and Lighting - Priority 1 - $ unknown
Milo Fritz Road Improvements - Priority 2 - $420,000
Cooper Landing Community Club
Ambulance, Radio and Training Equipment - Priority 1 - $93,701
Community Club Improvements - Priority 2 - $100,000
Fire Department Well/Septic System - Priority 3 - $40,000
Upgrade and Extend Safety Path MP 45-52 - Priority 4 - $80,000
Funny River Chamber of Commerce
Funny River Road - Priority 1 - $3,750,000
Also endorsed by Funny River Advisory Planning Commission
Kenai River Crossing - Priority 2 - $9,000,000
Lowell Point Community Club
Study and Pre-Design of Safe Water Supply - Priority 1 - $75,000
Study and Pre-Design of Wastewater Disposal - Priority 2 - $75,000
Moose Pass Sportsmen's Club
Community Hall / Fire Dept. Well - $12,000
North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Emergency Access Route - Priority 1 - $524,475
Spur Highway Re-paving MP 10-30 - Priority 2 - $5.3 million
Spur Highway Extension - Priority 3 - $10.4 million
Nikolaevsk Community Council
Community Fire Truck and Station House - Priority 1 - $ unknown
Nikolaevsk Road Hill - Priority 2 - $1,180,000
North Fork Road Improvements - Priority 3 - $ unknown
Ninilchik Chamber of Commerce; Ninilchik Volunteer Fire; Ninilchik Fair Association; Ninilchik Library Association; and general public
Ambulance - Priority 1 - $150,000
Safety Paths - Priority 2 - $625,000
Port Graham Village Council
Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - Priority 1 - $168,925
Water Storage Tank - Priority 2 - $356,025
Sterling Community Club
Community Hall and Infrastructure Improvements - Priority 1 - $100,000
Native Village of Tyonek Council
Replacement of Fire Hydrants - Priority 1 - $90,000
Fire Station Renovation - Priority 2 - $61,600