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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2026-056 Afognak Logging Land SwapSponsored by: Sorensen Public Hearing: June 22, 2026 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2026-056 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A LAND SWAP OF EQUAL SIZE IN THE FOREST ACRES AFOGNAK SUBDIVISION WITH AFOGNAK LOGGING FOR IMPROVED AND REQUIRED RIGHT OF WAYS WHEREAS, the roads for Forest Acres Afognak Subdivision are being planned and engineered so the property owners can develop their property; and WHEREAS, the Borough has road requirements that involve cul-de-sacs and road widths; and WHEREAS, the plan for the roads that would provide the best circulation and efficient maintenance requires the acquisition and disposal of a minimal amount of land (.45 acres each way); and WHEREAS, in preliminary discussions, Afognak Logging is open to exchanging equal portions of property; and WHEREAS, this swap benefits the City as it allows us to meet Borough road regulations and creates a system that is easier for the City to maintain. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute all documents associated with the equal portion proposed land swap for cul-de-sacs and right of ways with Afognak Logging. Section 2. The exchange involves: Approximately .05 AC of SEWARD MERIDIAN SW 2006011 FOREST ACRES SUB AFOGNAK ADDN LOT 21 Approximately .05 AC of SEWARD MERIDIAN SW 0000017 FOREST ACRES SUB LOT CN Approximately .35 AC T 1 N R 1 W SEC 34 SEWARD MERIDIAN SW 0000017 FOREST ACRES SUB LOT CI In exchange for: vacating approximately .45 AC of the north end of Pine Street. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect in 30 days. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2026-056 Page 2 of 2 APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA THIS 22"d DAY OF JUNE 2026. Sue McClure, Mayor AYES: Crites, Calhoon, Barnwell, Draper, Osenga, Warner, McClure NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: June 22, 2026 To: City Council Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager From: Jason Bickling, Deputy City Manager Subject: Resolution 2026-056: Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Land Swap of Equal Size in the Forest Acres Afognak Subdivision with Afognak Logging for Improved and Required Right of Ways Background and justification: In the review process for the Forest Acres Afognak Subdivision roads engineering, the Public Works Director and Deputy City Manager looked at ways to meet the Borough road standards and make the most efficient improvements for long term maintenance. Cul-de-sacs have certain measurement requirements that the city did not have the space for in the current right of way. Additionally, we want to minimize the number of cul-de-sacs, if possible, as they are difficult to maintain, especially when it comes to snow clearing and removal. Making the most efficient road plan for the area requires a land exchange between the City and Afognak Logging. Staff met with the representative for Afognak logging to see if they would be open to an equal size land swap. This swap would give the City the area required for the cul-de-sac and create a road instead of another cul-de-sac, exchanging the approximately equal sized land of the current right-of-way that bisects their properties. Specifically, the city would vacate approximately .45 AC of the northern portion of Pine St. (currently a gravel pit) for two small areas (from lots 21 and CN), on the northern portion of Afognak to be able to have a land for a required cul-de-sac, and a 50' wide by 300' long portion of lot CI. Afognak Logging would give the city: SEWARD MERIDIAN SW 2006011 FOREST ACRES SUB AFOGNAK ADDN LOT 21 (appx .05 AC) SEWARD MERIDIAN SW 0000017 FOREST ACRES SUB LOT CN (appx .05 AC) T 1N R 1W SEC 34 SEWARD MERIDIAN SW 0000017 FOREST ACRES SUB LOT CI (appx .35 AC) In exchange for: Vacating the northern portion of Pine st. (appx .45 AC) The City is already required to do a new plat for the area for the Forest Acres Afognak Subdivision Improvement District and so the additional costs of re -platting for this specific piece would be minimal. This resolution will give the City Manager permission to negotiate and execute all documents for this approximate equal portion land exchange. There will be some minor costs associated with executing the disposal and acquisition documents. 7.05.510 Easements and rights -of -way. A. Subject to applicable provisions of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code, Title 20, Subdivisions, the city manager may, with regard to city land, negotiate and execute rights -of -way and easements not exceeding a term of 20 years. B. The city manager may negotiate and execute the acquisition of rights -of -way and easements necessary for a utility, public improvement or other public use except the city council shall, by resolution, approve acquisitions involving cash considerations or the exchange or real property valued in excess of $30,000.00. C. Any other rights -of -way and easements shall be granted or acquired only upon approval of the City Council. D. The city manager may, at the direction of the City Council convey, quitclaim, release, cancel, or otherwise relinquish any real property easement, right-of-way, permit or license the city may have or hold for the purpose of installing, constructing or maintaining a public improvement or utility, whenever the interest is no longer used or useful for that purpose. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: 3.4.1 Provide safe and efficient vehicular transportation facilities that meet the needs of the community Strategic Plan: Other: Certification of Funds Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0 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 Not applicable X $ $ $ Affected Fund (✓): General SMIC Fund Balance Information Electric Wastewater Boat Harbor Motor Pool Available Fund Balance Parking Other Water Healthcare Note: amounts are unaudited $ Intentionally left blank Finance Director Signature: acet. • X Yes Attorney Signature: /s/ Rob Palmer Not applicable Comments: Administration Recommendation X Adopt Resolution Other: Resolution 2026-056 Right of Way the City of Seward would swap in exchange for the other areas to create a cul-de-sac and road Areas that Afognak Logging would swap to the City of Seward AL. Properties owned by Afognak Logging