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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 98-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE WITH
BRAD SNOWDEN TO LEASE CITY OF SEWARD TIDELANDS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DEVELOPMENT OF A FLOATING DOCK COMPLEX IN
THE AREA OF THE ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER
WHEREAS, Brad Snowden has submitted a proposal to the City to construct a floating dock
structure at the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASC); and
WHEREAS, the floating dock concept was agreed to by the Acting City Manager and
presented to the Port and Commerce Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to negotiate an agreement directly with Brad
Snowden rather than solicit requests for proposals; and
WHEREAS, key points in the concept are:
1. Lease Site: The initial size and location of the proposed site are estimated to be
similar to that lease site leased by Alaska Heritage Tours, Inc. The exact size and
location would be determined when the dock anchors are actually put in place.
2. Lease Term: The proposed term of the lease would be twenty years with the option
for two five-year extensions. Snowden must develop an agreement with
ASC/SAAMS for a sublease of supporting uplands within the parcel leased from
CITY by ASC. Snowden's agreements with with City and ASC would run
concurrently as long as he remained in good standing and in compliance with all
terms and provisions of a both said agreements.
3. Rental Rate: The annual lease rate is estimated at $1,380. After the proposed lease
site dimensions are verified, the rental rate would be adjusted to an amount based on
FOUR CENTS ($.04) per square foot. On July 1, 2000, and every five years
thereafter, the lease rate would be further adjusted to reflect the fair market value of
the site as established by appraisal.
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Operations of Lessee: Snowden would be solely responsible to construct, operate,
manage, own, and maintain the proposed facility as follows:
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 98-012
a. Snowden would have a 30' x 100' floating dock structure designed, built, and
installed by qualified professionals subject to approval by the City and the
ASC/SAAMS Board.
b. Snowden would thereafter keep the dock clean and in good repair.
b. Lessee would make reasonable accommodations to allow other qualified
users to access the dock. A "qualified user" would: (a) furnish the City with
evidence of insurance in the appropriate amounts with the City and Snowden
named as additional insureds, (b) agree, in writing, to defend, indemnify and
hold the City and Snowden harmless from all liability or claims for damages
with regard to that user's use of the floating dock; and (c) be in good standing
and compliance with other such terms and conditions as determined by
Snowden for use of his facility.
c. No ticket sales of any kind would be allowed on any improvements located
or constructed on the proposed lease site.
5. User Fees: Snowden would be permitted to charge other qualified users for their use
of his floating dock. User fees would compensate Snowden for his construction,
maintenance, and operation expenses plus a reasonable return on his investment, but
would not exceed $2.00 per passenger, not including any per-passenger assessment
that Alaska SeaLife Center would assess Snowden for use ofthe uplands.
6. Improvements on Lease Site: Snowden's floating dock would be constructed on the
lease site by no later than May 1, 1999.
7. Insurance: Snowden would be required to carry coverage at a minimum of
$500,000 per person for bodily injury and up to $5,000,000 per occurrence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. That the City Council approve Resolution No. 98-012, authorizing the Acting
City Manager to enter into negotiations with Brad Snowden for the purpose of developing a floating
dock complex at the Alaska SeaLife Center, this authorization is contingent upon the verbal approval
of the concept of the uplands lease by the Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine
Science Board.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 98-0l2
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 23'd
day of March, 1998.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Lowell R. Satin, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Blatchford, Clark, Gage, King, Orr, Satin
Callahan
None
None
ATTEST:
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Patnck ReIlly
City Clerk
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