Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Mail (Available to the Public) Page ASSEMBLY MAIL 3 - 5 •. 2019-07-31 Governor Dunleavy Announces Senior Staff Changes 6 - 7 •. 2019-07-30 Legislative Update 8 - 9 •. 2019-07-29 School Debt Reimbursement Program Reduction 10 •. 2019-07-29 Good News from Juneau 11 •. 2019-07-25 City Letter 12 •. 2019-07-23 Legislative Update Report Correction 13 •. 2019-07-23 Budget Adjustment Question-Karluk 14 - 15 •. 2019-07-23 AML Legislative Update 16 - 17 •. 2019-07-22 Legislative Update 18 - 19 •. 2019-07-18 KIB SW Collection Recycling Services 20 - 22 •. 2019-07-19 Legislative Update- Community Assistance 23 - 25 •. 2019-07-18 SWAB Final Decision 26 - 27 •. 2019-07-18 Manager's Report 28 •. 2019-07-17 Gov. calls Lawmakers to Juneau 29 - 30 •. 2019-07-16 DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of 2019_2020 Winter Ferry Schedule 31 - 32 •. 2019-07-16 Legislative Status Report 33 - 37 •. 2019-07-16 White House IGA (INVITATION)_ Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming (September 10) 38 •. 2019-07-15 Kodiak College and UA Financial Exigency 39 - 41 •. 2019-07-15 AML Call to Action - Call in number 42 - 44 •. 2019-07-12 Chancellor Sandeen responds to Legislature's failed veto Page 1 of 95 override 45 - 50 •. 2019-07-12 FW_ Recap of Legislative Action this week 51 •. 2019-07-12 Signed letter NFWF 52 - 60 •. 2019-07-10 Governor's Budget Responses from Legislators-Invite to Rally 61 •. 2019-07-10 Citizens Comment Nicole Clark 62 - 63 •. 2019-07-10 Citizens Comment Murphy 64 - 66 •. 2019-07-10 AML Summer Meetings Updates 67 •. 2019-07-10 Cassidy Notice of Rally •. 68 - 75 •. 2019-07-09 Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference - July 2019 Newsletter 76 •. 2019-07-09 Fireworks 2019 extend, Citizens Comment 77 - 83 •. 2019-07-09 Encroachment Application 84 - 85 •. 2019-07-09 Current Budget Situation Cheat Sheet 86 •. 2019-07-09 Citizens Comment 87 •. 2019-07-08 Second Special Session Convenes in Juneau, joint session to vote on veto overrides scheduled 88 - 94 •. 2019-07-08 Governor Dunleavy Signs Crime-Fighting Legislation Into Law 95 •. 2019-07-08 Fireworks Kodiak Island Borough Page 2 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Tara Welinsky Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 3:44 PM To: Lina Cruz Subject: FW: [gov-pressreleases] Governor Dunleavy Announces Senior Staff Changes Please forward to Assembly, EM and print for Scott. From: Mark Hickey <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 3:43 PM To: Legislative Report <[email protected]> Subject: FW: [gov‐pressreleases] Governor Dunleavy Announces Senior Staff Changes Folks, Tuckerman Babcock out as Chief of Staff, Ben Stevens takes over. Mark Hickey Hickey & Associates (907) 723-8574 From: "Shuckerow, Matt N (GOV)" <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 3:33 PM To: gov‐pressreleases <gov‐[email protected]> Cc: GOV Press Office Team <[email protected]> Subject: [gov‐pressreleases] Governor Dunleavy Announces Senior Staff Changes For Immediate Release Media Contact: Matt Shuckerow 907-744-2771 [email protected] 19-078 Governor Dunleavy Announces Senior Staff Change 1 Page 3 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Babcock to Assume Role of Senior Policy Advisor for Strategic Affairs, Stevens Named Chief of Staff Wednesday, July 31, 2019 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced changes to his senior staff: Tuckerman Babcock will assume the role of Senior Policy Advisor for Strategic Affairs and Ben Stevens will become the Governor’s new Chief of Staff. Tuckerman Babcock, Governor Dunleavy and Ben Stevens pictured today in Anchorage (click here to download or click here for a photo of Ben Stevens) “It’s been a privilege to have Tuckerman Babcock serve as my Chief of Staff, and I’m grateful for his continued service and commitment to the State of Alaska,” said Governor Dunleavy. “I’m confident that both Ben and Tuckerman’s leadership will continue to help us carry out this administration’s goals and agenda.” Babcock, who has served as Chief of Staff since the Dunleavy administration took office in December, says he looks forward to serving in his new role. “I’m excited to serve as Senior Policy Advisor for Strategic Affairs,” said Tuckerman Babcock. “This is a move I requested of the Governor; which allows me to concentrate on the areas I can best serve the Governor’s agenda. This will be a smooth internal transition. I have enjoyed working with Ben these past eight months and know he is more than qualified to serve as Chief of Staff to Governor Dunleavy.” Ben Stevens has had a strong career in Alaska politics. Stevens was appointed by Governor Tony Knowles to the Alaska State Senate in August 2001. Stevens went on to serve as Alaska Senate Majority Leader and later Senate President. “I’m honored that the Governor would ask me to serve as his Chief of Staff.” said Stevens. “I appreciate the leadership Tuckerman has shown since the transition and I look forward to continue working with him as we move the Governor’s agenda forward.” 2 Page 4 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Staff changes were announced today during a meeting of the Governor’s Cabinet and staff. A staff transition will begin immediately and take place over the next week. ### __________________________________ List Name: gov‐[email protected] You subscribed as: [email protected] Unsubscribe at: http://list.state.ak.us/mailman/options/gov‐pressreleases/mshickey%40gci.net 3 Page 5 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Tara Welinsky Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 12:06 PM To: Lina Cruz Subject: FW: Legislative Update - 7/30/19 Please EM. From: Mark Hickey <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 11:23 AM To: Legislative Report <[email protected]> Subject: Legislative Update ‐ 7/30/19 Folks, The legislature took final action yesterday on two bills. Capital Budget/Reverse Sweep SB 2002 provides funding for all capital projects initially approved during the regular session. This includes state matching funds for the federal highway and aviation program. The reverse sweep was approved which reinstates funding for PCE, performance scholarships and other items I listed in my email sent yesterday. Governor Dunleavy indicated he supports the action to approve the reverse sweep which means no risk of a veto of this action. Operating Budget/Permanent Fund Dividend HB 2001 puts back funding for most of the items vetoed from the budget approved in regular session. The following highlights major items: Restores the 50% for school debt reimbursement and $17 million for REAA capital vetoed by the governor. It restores all but $20 million for the University. It restores $30 million to replenish the community assistance fund needed in FY 21 and beyond. It restores the state debt payment for special port and harbor projects approved in the mid 2000’s. It restores forward funding of K-12 education for FY 21 and all special DEED programs such as Head Start, Pre-K, OWL, etc. It restores funding for senior benefits, public assistance, Medicaid such as adult dental, public broadcasting and VSPOs. It provides $5 million in new money to offset problems with the AMHS winter schedule. 1 Page 6 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. It restores money to AFDG for fish survey work and related travel. The bill also provides funding for a 2019 PFD in the amount of $1,600 per person. Initial reaction by the governor indicates unhappiness with the dividend amount and the addition of money previously vetoed. While he suggested a willingness “to consider a limited number of additions to the budget”, he went on to say “we consider the vast majority of the FY 20 budget final. The legislature remains in session although it’s not clear what other actions they intend to consider. Let me know if there are questions. Mark Hickey Hickey & Associates (907) 723-8574 2 Page 7 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Michael Powers Sent: Monday, July 29, 2019 3:49 PM To: Tara Welinsky; Clerks Cc: Dora Cross Subject: FW: School Debt Reimbursement Program Reduction Attachments: Kodiak.pdf Please put in the Assembly Mail. Thanks Michael Powers Borough Manager 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak AK 99615 (907)486‐9302 From: Dora Cross <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 29, 2019 2:24 PM To: Michael Powers <[email protected]> Subject: FW: School Debt Reimbursement Program Reduction FYI – the official letter regarding the 50% reduction to the program payouts. 1 Page 8 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Page 9 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Tara Welinsky Sent: Monday, July 29, 2019 12:13 PM To: Lina Cruz Subject: FW: GOOD NEWS FROM JUNEAU - REVERSE SWEEP APPROVED BY HOUSE Please EM. From: Mark Hickey <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 29, 2019 12:04 PM To: Legislative Report <[email protected]> Subject: GOOD NEWS FROM JUNEAU ‐ REVERSE SWEEP APPROVED BY HOUSE Folks, The House approved the so-called “reverse sweep” and funding for the capital budget. The key vote was 31 to 7 - they needed 30. This means the following: 1. PCE program is protected and funded for FY 2020. The bill is retroactive to July 1, 2019. 2. State match for federal highway and aviation projects is funded. 3. Performance scholarships for UA are funded. 4. Tobacco Control fund is protected and has funding to support FY 20 budget. 5. AMHS Vessel Overhaul funding is approved. 6. AMHS System and Vessel Replacement Funds have their funds back. Should help FY 2020 service if the strike ends soon. Let me know if you have questions. Mark Hickey Hickey & Associates (907) 723-8574 1 Page 10 of 95 82¢ >_mmxm _Ao&mx.