Assembly adopts budget amendment, approves elevator contract and hazard plan; postpones temporary‑manager resolution

The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly on March 6 adopted an ordinance amending the FY2025 budget, approved modernization work on elevators across borough facilities, and adopted a multi‑jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan. The Assembly postponed action on a resolution designating a temporary administrative official and left in place its earlier protest of a State of Alaska alcohol license transfer following an informal hearing.

Votes at a glance - Ordinance FY2025‑02a (FY2025 budget amendment): Adopted on a roll‑call vote, 5‑0. The amendment moved funds between projects and adjusted several fund balances, including a $700,000 increase to the hospital facilities fund and a $250,000 addition to the treatment aeration plant project. (Staff: Finance Director Dora Cross.) - Contract FY2025‑43 (multifacility elevator modernization, TK Elevator Corporation): Authorized, not to exceed $677,804.45; passed 5‑0. The award covers two separate modernization contracts (Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center and Kodiak Middle School) that staff said were selected because replacement parts are discontinued. Lead time for parts was estimated at 26 weeks; expected out‑of‑service windows are six weeks for the medical center and three weeks for…