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Sponsored by: Corbridge
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF LAND TO THE SEWARD
RACING LIONS CLUB OF THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS
14534028, BLOCK 5 FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUB. SEWARD MARINE
INDUSTRIAL CENTER; 14534044, FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUB.
SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SUB. UN SUBDIVIDED
REMAINDER OF BLOCK 6; 14534042 FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUB.
SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER ADDN. NO.1 LOT 2 BLOCK
6; 14534043 FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUB. SEWARD MARINE
INDUSTRIAL CENTER ADDN. NO.1 LOT 3 BLOCK 6; AND 14534029
FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUB. SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL
CENTER LOT 1 BLOCK 6
WHEREAS, Seward City Code Section 7.05.120 authorizes the City Council to dispose of
real property by negotiation, public auction or sealed bid; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Racing Lions Club submitted a request to lease land from the City
to use as a racetrack; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission approved the use of the land as a
racetrack as an unlisted use, subject to conditions stated in its Resolution 2005-13 adopted May 4,
2005; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that it is in the public interest to encourage year round
recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Racing Lions Club plans to provide a service to the community that
will encourage year round visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that it is in the public interest to lease the land to the Seward
Racing Lions Club for less than fair market value and pursuant to the terms of a Lease Agreement in
substantial form as presented at this meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-32
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Section 1. The recitals are hereby incorporated by reference. The City Council finds that it
is in the public interest to enter into a five year lease agreement with the Seward Racing Lions Club
by sole source negotiation pursuant to the essential terms and conditions in the form of lease
presented at this meeting.
Section 2. The form of Lease Agreement presented at this meeting is hereby approved and
the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the five year Lease Agreement in substantial form
as attached hereto and to make such corrections and execute related documents as may be necessary
to fulfill the intent of this resolution on behalf of the City of Seward.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect 30 days after passage and posting.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 24th day
of April 2006,
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 24, 2006
Through: Clark Corbridge, City Manager
Agenda Item: Entering into a five year lease agreement with the
Seward Racing Lions Club for land as described below in
the Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine
Industrial Center
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Racing Lions Club asked the City for permission to use a portion of City-owned land to
operate a racetrack for certain motorized vehicles. The property is described as:
Description of Leased Land. The Leased Land is located in the City of Seward, Alaska. The
Leased Land is described as follows:
14534028, Block 5, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial
Center (containing approximately 4.28 acres)
14534044, unsubdivided remainder of Block 6, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision,
Seward Marine Industrial Center (containing approximately 6.08 acres)
14534042, Lot 2 Block 6, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial
Center Addn. No. 1 (containing approximately 1.07 acres)
14534043, Lot 3 Block 6, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial
Center Addn. No. 1 (containing approximately .60 acres)
14534029, Lot 1 Block 6, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial
Center (containing approximately .23 acres)
All within the Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, collectively
the "Leased Land."
The Leased Land contains approximately 12.26 acres and is generally depicted on
the attached Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution 2006-32
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The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission passed its Resolution 2005-13 on May 4, 2005,
authorizing the operation of a racetrack as an unlisted use, subject to specified conditions. Exhibit B
to the form of the Lease presented at this meeting incorporates the conditions stated in Resolution
2005-13. The City recognizes that a race track fulfills a service in the community and supports
leasing the property for the purpose of a racetrack to be operated by the Seward Racing Lions Club.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
FISCAL NOTE:
This Lease is for a term of five years commencing May 24, 2006. The annual lease rental is
$1.00.
Approved by Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2006-32 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease in
substantial form as presented at this meeting, with Seward Racing Lions Club for land in the
Fourth of July Creek Subdivision to operate a race track.