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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2009-126 Sponsored by: Oates 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 AlOPP Willard E. Dunham, Mayor AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Amberg, Dunham NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Jan Lewis, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) q t 4 y i I..e' 3.1x - a ° AN 1 Ar �. ° e° ' *i r4 88 88888 96..1 ..r. Agenda Statement Meeting Date: November 23, 2009 o f si To: Seward City Council 9 , 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.