HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2025-084 Land Purchase Parcel 14502302 PHSponsored by: Sorensen
Public Hearing: September 8, 2025
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-084
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE
PURCHASE OF PARCEL 14502302 (LEGAL DESCRIPTION: T 1S R 1W
SEC 4 SEWARD MERIDIAN SW 0830032 JESSE LEE HEIGHTS SUB
ADDN NO 2 LOT 2)
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Feasibility Study determined that the current Police
Department facilities are significantly undersized, inefficient, and do not meet current code; and
WHEREAS, this property was a site consideration during the Public Safety Feasibility
Study discussions; and
WHEREAS, the 2.7-acre property at 104 Benson Drive was recently put up for sale; and
WHEREAS, approving this resolution gives the City Manager the authorization to discuss
and negotiate with the seller, and
WHEREAS, if a tentative agreement is reached, it would be brought back before council
in a resolution with a public hearing to approve the purchase price and purchase and sale
agreement.
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 negotiate the purchase
of parcel 14502302 (Legal Description: T 1S R 1W SEC 4 SEWARD MERIDIAN SW 0830032
JESSE LEE HEIGHTS SUB ADDN NO 2 LOT 2).
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 8th
day of September 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-084
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AYES: Warner, Crites, Wells, McClure
NOES: Finch
ABSENT: Barnwell
ABSTAIN: Osenga
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Jason Bickling, Deputy City Manager
Subject: Resolution 2025-084: Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate the
Purchase of Parcel 14502302 (Legal Description: T 1S R 1W SEC 4
SEWARD MERIDIAN SW 0830032 JESSE LEE HEIGHTS SUB ADDN
NO 2 LOT 2)
Background and justification:
The Public Safety Feasibility Study that was conducted in 2023 revealed that the current Police
Department facility is significantly undersized, inefficient, and does not meet current code.
Resolution 2025-029 passed on March 24, 2025, approved the 15% Design and Engineering of
the new facility. Those discussions will begin next month; they were delayed with the transition
of the new police chief and summer business. The future facility will house the Police Department,
Dispatch, and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
The parcel in question was one of the parcels under consideration for a future location of that
facility.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.7.1.3 Continue to improve the quality and efficiency of governmental
services
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation:
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
X
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
X
$ TBD
$
$ TBD
$
Not applicable
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Available Fund Balance
X
Yes
SMIC
Parking
Other
Fund Balance Information
Electric
Water
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
Administration Recommendation
X
Adopt Resolution
Other: