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RESOLUTION 2010 -044
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING A LEASE OF PROPERTY TO THE U.S. COAST
GUARD TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A VHF -FM DISTRESS RADIO
MICROWAVE- TELEPHONE LINK SITE
WHEREAS, the U.S. Coast Guard has indicated its desire to continue operating a
microwave - telephone link site at the Seward Marine Industrial Center for its Rugged Island remote
VHF -FM distress radio communications site; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the site and use requested fit the long term
development plans for the Seward Marine Industrial Center; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that a lease of this property for the purposes
set out herein would be in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. It is in the public interest to lease Lot 2, Block 8, Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, to the U.S. Coast Guard at no cost and with the
benefit of an appraisal of the property.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a lease agreement, a copy of
which is attached and incorporated herein by reference, with the U. S. Coast Guard.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect thirty (30) days following passage and posting as
required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 10th day of
May, 2010.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -044
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
4illard E Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Amberg, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Jean Lewis,
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 10, 2010 4 o sett,
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Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager ": va
From: Jim Lewis, Deputy Harbormaster
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Agenda Item: Renew the lease with the U. S. Coast Guard for the
established microwave- telephone link for its Rugged Island
remote distress radio communications site at Lot 2, Block 8, Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
On August 9, 1993 the City Council approved Resolution No. 93 -111 authorizing the lease of a
parcel of land located within U. S. Survey 4827 west ofNash Road, adjacent to Spring Creek for the
purpose of establishing a microwave- telephone link site for its Rugged Island remote VHF -FM
distress radio communications operations. Problems arose at that site and the Coast Guard requested
relocation of its lease site to its present location at Lot 2, Block 8, _Fourth of July Creek Subdivision.
On May 22, 1995 the City Council approved the relocation with Resolution 95 -049. This lease
expired on June 30, 2005 and has yet to be renewed. The Coast Guard is requesting a no cost le se
for a period of 15 years with an option to renew for an additional 5 years. The primary purpose
this site is to serve the City of Seward's maritime community with search and rescue support along
Resurrection Bay. It is in the public's interest to renew this lease for the period suggested.
INTENT: To enter into a Lease with the U.S. Coast Guard for a radio communications tower at the
Seward Marine Industrial Center.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City
Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of
Procedures or Other Plans or Policies:
Yes (List Below) No
Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan
Land use: Uses allowed within SMIC should focus on strengthening and enhancing the area as a center for marine and other
compatible industries.
FISCAL NOTE:
This is a no cost lease to the U. S. Coast Guard. Lease preparation fees were not charged.
Approved by Finance Department: 4z:,A L, idles∎
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2010 -1141 authorizing the City Manager to renew the lease with the
U. S. Coast Guard at Lot 2, Block 8, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial
Center for the purpose of operating the established microwave- telephone link site for its Rugged
Island VHF -FM distress radio communications site.
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