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TABLED: July 27, 1998
Sponsored by: Janke
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 98-094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT WITH STEVE MACSW AIN, DBA
MACSW AIN ASSOCIATES, TO HAVE AN APPRAISAL OF FAIR MARKET
VALUE PERFORMED ON NINE (9) SMALL BOAT HARBOR UPLAND
PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE CITY OF SEWARD
WHEREAS, the City of Seward currently owns numerous properties and the current
administration strongly believes that the City shouldn't be a land bank; and
WHEREAS, it is better for the City to allow the private sector the maximum benefit and use
of the land in the City; and
WHEREAS, though there is some lands that the City would choose to retain because oftheir
importance, location, and character, such as the waterfront in the Small Boat Harbor, others should
be put into the private sector; and
WHEREAS, sale of the properties will provide a short-term benefit to the City in the form
of revenues derived from the sale transaction, as well as long-term benefits to the community when
properties are developed and managed to their maximum potential; and
WHEREAS, the administration began to work in this direction during the FY99 budget
process; and
WHEREAS, the short term benefit is much needed revenues to balance the Harbor budget,
but the long-term benefit is increased property values when the property owners have the ability to
buy the land they currently retain under a long-term lese with the City; and
WHEREAS, though the long-term lease generates property taxes on the building, the fact
that the lessee does not own fee simple interest in the land decreases the value ofthe property; and
WHEREAS, attached is the property descriptions and map of the properties the
administration is recommending for disposal which are all in the harbor area, though none ofthem
are on the waterfront; and
WHEREAS, the first step is to have the Council authorize the City Manager to enter into
a professional service contract with Steve MacSwain, dba MacSwain Associates, so that the
properties can be appraised to determine their current fair market value; and
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 98-094
WHEREAS, this information will allow the administration to nm a cost-benefit analysis to
determine if the sale benefits the City financially, and if so, the City Manager would proceed to
negotiate sales, allowing the current lessees the first opportunity under SCC ~7.05.120 which states
"The City Council may acquire or dispose of an interest in real property by negotiation, public
auction, or sealed bid;" and
WHEREAS, Mr. MacSwain is an MIA certified appraiser and capable of providing a full
and complete appraisal and will perform the appraisal work for a cost not-to-exceed $10,000.00,
including travel expenses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Council approves Resolution 98-094, authorizing the City Manager to enter
into a professional service contract with Steve MacSwain, dba MacSwain Associates, to have an
appraisal of fair market value performed on nine (9) Small Boat Harbor upland properties owned by
the City, such contract not-to-exceed $10,000.00 including travel expenses.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 27th
day ofJuly, 1998.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Lowell R. Satin, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Patrick Reilly, City Clerk
(City Seal)