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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2000-064
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LOTS 1,2, AND 3, BLOCK
10, ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF SEWARD, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF $155,000.
WHEREAS, there is a need to revitalize the downtown commercial district and to locate and
improve the public services in the area; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of
Lots 1,2, and 3, Block 10, Original Townsite of Seward, (located at the corner of Fourth Avenue
and Adams Street); and
WHEREAS, the City Manager supports developing this site as a bus stop with an enclosed
waiting area, public restrooms, pay phones, tot lot, and a green space area; and
WHEREAS, this proposal has been discussed with the Downtown Business Association and
they support the concept; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Seward City Code 97.05.120, the City Manager has
negotiated the purchase of the lots located at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Adams Street with
the landowner, Mary Williams, for a purchase price of$155,000 plus closing costs for an amount
not to exceed $1,200; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing meeting the requirements of Seward City Code 97.05.125 was
held on June 26, 2000:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to finalize the purchase and accept a Warranty
Deed for Lots 1,2, and 3, Block 10 Original Townsite, of Seward for the purchase price of$155,000.
Section 2. In accordance with Seward City Code 97.05.135, the City Council finds that the
essential terms and conditions ofthis land purchase, $155,000 cash plus closing costs for an amount
not to exceed $1,200, and the method of acquisition, by negotiation as authorized in Seward City
Code 97.05.120, is in the public interest.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2000-064
Section 3. Funding to purchase the lots will be provided by appropriating $156,200 from
the Land Acquisition Fund fund balance 103-0000-3050 to the Land Acquisition Fund 103-1031-
5910.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect 30 days after passage and posting, as required by
Seward City Code 97.05.145.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council ofthe City of Seward, Alaska, this 26 day
of June, 2000.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Edgar Blatchford, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Blatchford, Brossow, Calhoon, Clark, King, Orr, Shafer
None
None
None
ATTEST:
Patnck Reilly
City Clerk
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