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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-135
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE The
PROPERTY AT 102 MONROE STREET (PARCEL 14806004 — LEGAL
DESCRIPTION: T 1S R 1W SEC 10 SEWARD MERIDIAN SW 0000001
ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF SEWARD LOTS 21 & 22 AND THE S 1 FT OF
E1/2 LOT 23 BLOCK 40 EXCLUDING N 1 FT OF W1/2 OF LOT 22)
THROUGH THE BOROUGH LAND CONVEYANCE PROCESS
WHEREAS,Pursuant to A.S. 29.45.450,the City has the option to request conveyance of
real property conveyed to the borough through tax foreclosure proceedings; and
WHEREAS,The city property at 102 Monroe Street(Parcel 14806004)has been conveyed
to the borough through tax foreclosure; and
WHEREAS, there is an ongoing need for parking for the Mount Marathon Jeep Trail
Trailhead and this property is across the street; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Comprehensive Plan 3.6.1.1 states "Improve existing and
develop additional recreational infrastructure".
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA,that:
Section 1.The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to acquire parcel number
14806004 from the Kenai Peninsula Borough through the land conveyance process.
Section 2.Funding in the amount of$10,000 is hereby appropriated from General Fund
reserves account no. 01000-0000-3400 to Contracted Services account no. 01000-1122-7009.
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska this 18th
day of December 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-135
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
Resolution 2023-135
City Council Agenda Statement .
Meeting Date: December 18, 2023
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Jason Bickling, Assistant City Manager
Subject: Resolution 2023-135:Authorizing the City Manager to Acquire the Property at 102
Monroe Street(Parcel 14906004-Legal Description:T 1S R 1W SEC 10 SEWARD
MERIDIAN SW 0000001 ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF SEWARD LOTS 21 &22 AND
THE S 1 FT OF E1/2 LOT 23 BLOCK 40 EXCLUDING N 1 FT OF W1/2 OF LOT 22)
Through The Borough Land Conveyance Process.
Background and justification:
On November 3, 2023, The Borough Land Management Office contacted the City to see if we would be
interested in acquiring parcel number 14806004. This parcel is across First Street from the Mount Marathon
Jeep Trail Trailhead and on the North side of Monroe.
This parcel has been on a list that Community Development has been keeping of properties that are
uninhabited and or derelict.
This area of downtown has a need for more parking and a history of parking issues because of the trailhead.
There can't be parking at the trailhead itself because it is also an emergency access for Mount Marathon. If
the City is able to acquire the property, it would be able to be developed into a parking area, alleviating on
street parking pressure and vehicles blocking emergency access.
The process for getting conveyance of the parcel is to get a resolution from City Council and to pay the owed
taxes,which are approximately $7500. There may also be costs associated with getting the deed conveyed
and recording.
If acquired, there would also be the cost of demolishing the current structures and possible removal of
vehicles. We know that the rough cost to demolish and remove is between$15,000 and$20,000,unless there
are hazardous materials in the structure. Even with that,we feel that this is a good investment for the city to
create a permanent solution for recreational access parking. If approved,we would have P&Z discuss and
make a draft plan for it for council to review.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with(citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.6.1.1 Improve existing and develop additional recreational infrastructure
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ $10,000
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This legislation(✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
X Creates expenditure in amount of: $ $10,000
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
X Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund(✓):
X General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Available Fund Balance $
Finance Director Signature: c_?
Attorney Review
RYes Attorney Signature:
X Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
XeAdopt AM
Other:
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