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Cody, the borough project manager, said the March purchase covered parts only and did not include installation; IPA was selected to install the assemblies to maintain manufacturer’s warranty and because IPA offered phased mobilization to avoid service interruptions. Cody said IPA’s installation estimate includes two mobilizations to replace pumps 3 and 4 while leaving others in service and later return to replace pumps 1 and 2.

Assembly questions and procurement concerns

Assemblymember Scott (questioner) asked whether the installation procurement was an open solicitation or sole-source; staff said the installation was treated as sole-source to protect the manufacturer warranty but that other qualified installers exist. Assemblymember Ryan and others pressed for more detail about the long-term bearing-life estimate (quoted at 8,760 hours) and asked whether the borough was setting a precedent under a sole-source contract.

Cody and staff said the $19,500 figure is an estimate and likely to be executed as a not-to-exceed arrangement; the fee includes mobilization/demobilization and subcontractor costs (crane operator, electrician). Staff said two older pump assemblies will be retained for potential rebuild/remanufacture and that IPA’s work includes warranty coverage and on-the-job training for borough facilities staff.

Other operational details

- The pump controls are currently simple on/off controllers with soft start; facilities staff will manage lead/lag sequencing manually for now.
- Installation timing will be coordinated to minimize disruption to KFRC tenants; staff said pumps were ordered earlier and that IPA was working to expedite delivery.

Next steps and assembly direction

Assembly members asked staff to confirm sole-source justification in writing and to provide a more detailed cost breakdown including crane, core/disposal charges and any potential per-day escalation (IPA’s quote notes a $1,200 per-day extension fee). Staff agreed to follow up with more detailed procurement support materials and a written sole-source justification if required by procurement rules.

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Project status and hazards

Project manager Cody (facilities project manager) told the assembly the crew had completed roughly 40% of interior demolition and had containerized the first PCB waste container; asbestos abatement was scheduled to begin the following week. He said the contractor filled the first hazardous-waste container “this afternoon.”

City of Kodiak Building Official Ted Hansen conducted a walk-through on April 16 at staff’s request. Hansen provided a verbal assessment that the building \"cannot be repurposed for anything other than residential use\" without structural-engineer evaluation and raised concerns about interior modifications that have compromised structural components. Staff said Hansen recommended any potential remodel must comply with the current International Building Code and be assessed by a structural engineer.

Mold, abatement scope and documentation

Facilities staff and the contractor reported extensive mold growth on exposed structural framework in parts of the buildings; mold abatement was not in the current removal scope. Staff noted the potential for mold to expand into other interior wall areas during demolition. Assemblymembers asked whether gaseous or ozone-based treatments could be used; staff said mold-treatment options (ozone, chemical application or encapsulation) depend on the mold species and that the contractor’s observations suggest significant remedial work.

Request for written findings and public access

Several assemblymembers asked for a written report from the building official; Assemblymember Ryan said he preferred a formal written assessment to serve as the project’s business case. The building official indicated he would be willing to appear at a future meeting and to provide a written summary if necessary. Staff offered to arrange follow-up site walks after abatement and clearance testing are complete.

Next steps

Staff said the contractor will finish the interior hazardous-materials work, begin asbestos abatement the following week and then provide clearance testing. Staff will seek a written summary from the building official and consider inviting Hansen to present his findings to the assembly at a future meeting. Any decision about reuse, renovation or demolition will require structural engineering analysis and compliance with current building codes.

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What Discover Kodiak reported

- Visitors guide and distribution: Discover Kodiak produced a 2025 visitors guide with 20,000 copies printed — an increase of 4,000 copies compared with the prior run to meet demand, especially in the Seattle area and for Washington-state distribution.

- Fundraising events and local partnerships: The chocolate-themed fundraiser and a separate “adjust your oxygen pricing challenge” event were sold out; Simmons said the fundraising night raised $18,000 and that the Kodiak High School culinary arts program provided 18–20 desserts. “We raised $18,000 that night,” he said, and Discover Kodiak made a $2,000 donation to the high school culinary program.

- Trade shows and video production: Discover Kodiak exhibited at the Travel and Adventure Show in Denver for the first time with partner Kodiak Brown Bear Center; Simmons said more than 11,000 attendees saw the booth. The organization is developing a new destination video with local videographer Chris Wuggenbach, scheduled for completion in October 2025.

- Wayfinding signage: As part of a contract deliverable with the City of Kodiak, Discover Kodiak is working with Fortis Design (Anchorage) on a downtown wayfinding signage project. Simmons said the design and installation timeline is expected to take about 12–14 months with signage installation likely tracking into 2026.

Cruise-ship and tourism notes

Simmons said cruise-ship scheduling was more volatile than previously anticipated; early-season cancellations reduced an initial schedule of about 30 ships toward roughly the prior-year level (25–26), but Discover Kodiak reported increased membership interest and inquiries from local entrepreneurs planning visitor services.

Takeaway for the assembly

Assembly members asked about managing visitor impacts and supporting local entrepreneurs; Simmons said membership inquiries were rising and the organization is seeing new local operators seek to serve visitors. He thanked the assembly for its support and distributed copies of the visitors guide to the dais.

","Discover Kodiak told the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly on April 24 that it increased the print run for its 2025 visitors guide, raised $18,000 at a fundraiser, donated $2,000 to Kodiak High School’s culinary program and plans a 12–14 month downtown wayfinding signage project.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6583011,"Assembly presses for facility project list as FY2026 budgets reviewed",1283,5490000,6773000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124402-fb6566e3c7faea245e1659fd4295debd&start=5490&end=6773","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124402-fb6566e3c7faea245e1659fd4295debd/thumbnail_5490000.jpg","/articles/6583011/Kodiak-Island-Borough/Alaska/Assembly-presses-for-facility-project-list-as-FY2026-budgets-reviewed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583011-0764fd0146addd95068e825048c80548/orig.mp4?Expires=1773573066&Signature=QXcLb-OwfyPdjqohomoU4xtk8ryHhZzvuR-hmlbTf3GLi~ASNk8z8eTqkbhDGQslBMtimgnnz2BL4idwqktUcAFYXDk1O5c71qgIN~DR0wi6NFDcAxma0eeKD21eFbXa2Le-pROR6V7jOzyRGy8RYY-XERuDEz8qBmr3Sae7YLUW~I3wOdPN94HoQrmzo~5yp9RupqlUgKqLT82dByQ3pQNX5aj~BYTNnhtsECFoQOSb1BGyWgT-EdK23~7qQkPxyYo4M5o5-U2cxTSeYrKZ2rO7Utd~1hswHqLhesZZckdflDg5CAiYeTpX9RF0HOY3QDDB4N0YCU2uqEK7iAGssA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly used much of its April 24 work session to review draft FY2026 budgets for the general fund, building-and-grounds special revenue fund, and enterprise funds including the hospital, Kodiak Fisheries Research Center (KFRC) and research-core apartments.

The meeting revealed multiple line-item and policy questions rather than final decisions: assemblymembers asked staff for a prioritized list of facility projects, clarified how school rent and in-kind services appear in the special revenue fund, and pressed for clearer disclosure of FTE changes between the current year and FY2026.

Key budget items and staff responses

- School funding and rent: Assemblymember Jared asked whether the borough could “zero out” the rent charged to the Kodiak Island Borough School District to help meet a district ask. Staff explained the rent is treated in the buildings-and-grounds special revenue fund and is designated for building care; that in-kind services and repair appropriations are governed by fund restrictions and Department of Education rules.

- Request for project prioritization: Multiple members asked that staff provide a consolidated list of borough-owned facilities, the top needs for each (urgent, near-term, long-term), estimated costs and time sensitivity. Finance director Dora Cross and facilities staff said such a project list exists and will be provided; members said it should be delivered before first reading so the assembly can weigh competing priorities.

- Capital transfers proposed in an upcoming ordinance: Staff presented a quarterly budget-transfer ordinance (third-quarter adjustments) that includes a $450,000 transfer from the general fund to the Signal Hill (Mental Health Building) abatement and demolition project; $300,000 from buildings-and-grounds to the middle-school elevator modernization; and other reclassifications (examples: $1,125,000 to North Star School skylight and roof repairs; $250,000 for major school repairs) to align funds with project status.

- Enterprise funds and depreciation questions: Members asked how noncash depreciation in enterprise funds (for example the hospital and KFRC) relates to available cash for repairs. Staff explained enterprise accounting requires showing depreciation (noncash) while actual repair projects draw on fund balance and operating transfers; members asked for clearer reporting so repair needs are visible to the assembly.

- KFRC and capital needs: Assemblymembers queried several planned KFRC projects (including a new disinfection system and pump repairs) and asked for itemized cost estimates. Staff said the current KFRC capital plan includes a disinfection upgrade tied to a discharge permit requirement and pump overhaul work; some of the work is already budgeted but additional engineering and design figures will be provided.

Assembly direction and next steps: Staff was asked to (1) deliver a consolidated facility projects list with time sensitivity and rough cost estimates; (2) provide a clear table of FTE allocations showing current positions and proposed FY2026 changes; and (3) break out major capital requests (schools, Signal Hill, landfill and KFRC) so the assembly can prioritize funding ahead of first reading.","The assembly reviewed FY2026 budget drafts for the general fund, special revenue and several enterprise funds. Members pressed staff for a prioritized, time-sensitive projects list, raised questions about school rent accounting and enterprise depreciation, and discussed several capital-transfer requests.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6583016,"Kodiak assembly debates stricter rules, chair pay and local preference for service-area boards",3189,1177000,4366000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124402-fb6566e3c7faea245e1659fd4295debd&start=1177&end=4366","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124402-fb6566e3c7faea245e1659fd4295debd/thumbnail_1177000.jpg","/articles/6583016/Kodiak-Island-Borough/Alaska/Kodiak-assembly-debates-stricter-rules-chair-pay-and-local-preference-for-service-area-boards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583016-db9227bb055a88343aa9d26b2da1e9dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1773573066&Signature=AKidfbBX12fgs1FRXXzCtCY0B7OnKd~k3C-OXm6FdN~c8wtpGl0kn-5vqzNcwX22ImALmgB3h4Ea9lOypqh91s-vhkhnERbopeYlTf5T68cAq7t95j95KGSuSlpLlnbjM4eLiG78lbJSOOdN0rZ9YQ8-~2fA2ka1irJ5NkG0B3YAOZgqijzqzPTa9od6Xphc8VcPDI7wW0XjjPAMZ0va-Zkh-rlnMaFFEmNSUo-r1dJ54To2UCA4cIAQZ~J8RXAeAwgOBTL1IHnxGFJ452qo-9D4eFdVLvcMFTdqgURerSxUlqSBlNLqI8HNoY8oVrkViQYWFe2v3Lw5dCEJu49cEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly spent a lengthy portion of its April 24 work session debating proposed changes to how service-area boards are required to meet and how absent members are handled, and separately considered a request to increase the monthly stipend for Service Area 1’s chair.

The discussion centered on an ordinance (FY2025-16) that would amend Title 4 (Service Areas), Chapter 4.15 to tighten attendance/accountability standards for service-area boards and on a resolution (FY2025-25) seeking to raise Service Area 1’s chair stipend from $400 to $800 per month.

Assemblymembers said they support stronger public meeting frequency and better notice for small, remote service areas but worried about a provision that would automatically vacate seats after two missed meetings. Assemblymember Scott said he was “very concerned about tossing elected members off” and preferred safeguards for elected representatives; Assemblymember Lynn Wright said she wanted meetings that actually take place for the public to attend, adding, “We are elected to show up.” Other members urged a less punitive approach and more administrative support to help boards schedule meetings, publish calendars and recruit members.

Attorney comments printed for the meeting flagged drafting problems in the proposed ordinance (including the removal of the word “regular” from meeting requirements). Multiple members asked that the word “regular” be reinserted so special meetings would not trigger removals; that change drew broad support. The assembly also coalesced around removing an automatic-vacancy clause and asked staff to draft alternate accountability mechanisms that could include published annual meeting schedules, local-level removal procedures, or a “bidders preference”-style approach that would favor residents when land or services are tied to a board decision.

The proposed stipend increase for Service Area 1 drew separate debate about process and optics. Nova (staff) told the assembly the Service Area 1 board held a public hearing and voted to recommend increasing the chair’s stipend to $9,600 annually. Several members supported some increase but not an immediate doubling. Concerns were raised about the mayor’s relationship to service-area operations: because the mayor presides at assembly meetings and service-area matters can overlap with borough administration, some members said the combination complicates appearance and conflict-of-interest questions. Nova clarified that service-area board appointments are made by the assembly and that the current Service Area 1 board members were elected.

Assembly direction: staff was instructed to revise the ordinance to reinstate references to “regular” meetings, remove automatic vacancy language, and return with options for accountability (for example: published annual meeting calendars, clerk follow-ups, or locally led removal procedures). The revised ordinance will be reworked and discussed again when service-area boards present budget information and during a future work session with service-area members invited to comment.

Outlook: The assembly did not adopt the ordinance or the stipend resolution at Thursday’s session; both items were left for follow-up edits and additional public input.

","Assembly members reviewed an ordinance to increase accountability for service-area boards and discussed a separate proposal to double the stipend for Service Area 1’s chair. Law, quorum rules and preferences for local homeowners drew extended debate; the ordinance will be revised and returned for further public input.","actionData","errors"]

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