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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009 -126
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A NEW LEASE WITH ALASKA LOGISTICS, LLC
FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 3, SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL
SUBDIVISION, PLAT 97 -27, SEWARD RECORDING DISTRICT,
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of real property described as Lot 2, Block 3,
Seward Marine Industrial Subdivision located in the City of Seward, Alaska; and
WHEREAS, this is vacant land identified in the Municipal Lands Management
Plan as available for lease in the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC); and
WHEREAS, Alaska Logistics, LLC submitted a proposal to lease Lot 2, Block 3,
in order to construct a vessel maintenance structure; and
WINO WHEREAS, the lease request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the
Seward Marine Industrial Center Plan; and
WHEREAS, Alaska Logistics, LLC will comply with all environmental
requirements as outlined in the while leasing this property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. It is determined that the essential terms and conditions of the
proposed Lease with Alaska Logistics, LLC for the real property described as Lot 2,
Block 3, Seward Marine Industrial subdivision located in the City of Seward, Alaska is in
the public's interest.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute a new Lease with
Alaska Logistics, LLC in substantially the form as presented at this meeting.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect 30 days from the date and posting
of adoption and the authorization herein shall expire if the lease termination and new
lease are not executed by all parties by December 31, 2009.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009 -126
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,
this 23` day of November 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Willard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Amberg, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Jan Lewis, CMC
City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 23, 2009
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To: Seward City Council
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From: Kari Anderson, Harbormaster 4 P
Agenda Item: Alaska Logistics, LLC new lease at Lot 2, Block 3
Seward Marine Industrial Center
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Alaska Logistics, LLC submitted a proposal to lease Lot 2, Block 3, Fourth of July Subdivision
within the industrial zoning district, Seward Marine Industrial Center, 3305 Jellison Avenue. This
property would he used in order to construct a large vessel maintenance and repair enclosure in
support oftheir Western Alaska barge service operations. The use ofthe leased land includes: storing
vessels, ship repair and maintenance, equipment rental and storage, and similarly related marine
business activities. The LESSEE shall not assign or sublease this Lease without the City's prior
written consent. The Planning and Zoning Commission and City of Seward staff have reviewed the
proposal and recommend that this lease be approved in substantially the form presented.
Alaska Logistics, LLC:
a) is aware of the utilities easements and setbacks for this property,
b) has submitted a plan for water and sanitary disposal, and a plan for compliance with applicable
environmental laws for hazardous waste disposal and storm -water permitting,
c) shall comply with the Seward City Code requirements,
d) and will not use the portion of land the City is using for land farming of diesel impacted soil
until the City's temporary work is completed. .
INTENT:
To approve short and long -term leases between the City of Seward and Alaska Logistics for the use
of Lot 2, Block 3, Fourth of July Subdivision at the Seward Marine Industrial Center for vessel
maintenance and repairs to service their Western Alaska barge service operations.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes (List Below) No
Comprehensive Plan (2020)
I he proposed use of the property as a ship repair facility is in harmony with the recommendations of the Seward
Comprehensive Plan. Under both the economic development and land use goals of the Comprehensive Plan, specific
recommendations are made to continue efforts to develop the Seward Marine Industrial Center as a major industrial area of
the community.
Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan
This plan encourages the focus on strengthening and enhancing the area as a center for marine and other compatible
industries. The plan encourages the leasing of available lands for uses identified in the Iand U ses Allowed Table.
Where applicable, the resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans,
Strategic Plan and City Code Rules of Procedures.
FISCAL NOTE:
The annual lease amount is Thirteen Thousand, Six Hundred and Eight Dollars ($13,608.00) annually,
subject to fair market value increases every five years. This amount will be reduced by $8,165.00 in
2010 due to temporary work being conducted by the City of Seward which will reduce the usable
area of the lot by the Lessee. Upon execution of the new lease, the rent will be subject to annual CPI
increases. A new appraisal for all lease parcels in the Seward Marine Industrial Center is scheduled
for 2010.
Approved by Finance Department: 1 ' ,Iw► _
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMEN DATION:
Approve Resolution 2009- Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease with Alaska
Logistics, LLC for Lot 2, Block 3 Fourth ofJuly Subdivision in the Seward Marine Industrial Center,
Plat No. 97 -108 in the Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska.