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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2005-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ENTERING INTO A LEASE WITH THE SEWARD CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE, CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU,
INCORPORATED, REGARDING LOT 4 FORT RAYMOND SUBDIVISION,
PLAT NO. 86-10
WHEREAS, the Seward Chamber of Commerce, Conference and Visitors Bureau,
Incorporated ("Chamber of Commerce") is a nonprofit organization of business and professional
people working to build a healthy local economy and to improve the quality oflife in Seward; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce has constructed a visitor information center and
office complex on real property previously leased from the City to serve the business community and
enhance the visitor industry in the community; and
WHEREAS, the City has no other plans nor foresees a higher and better public use for Lot 4,
Fort Raymond Subdivision; and
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WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce has demonstrated its commitment to the residents,
visitors and businesses of Seward by developing the real property and continuing to promote
economic development, tourism and community events; and
WHEREAS, the existing use of the real property by the Chamber of Commerce for a visitor
information center on Lot 4, Fort Raymond Subdivision, is compatible with the existing Institutional
Land Use Planning and Zoning designation for the real property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the public interest to lease Lot 4, Fort
Raymond Subdivision, to the Chamber of Commerce for operation of a visitor information center
and office complex at less than fair market rent; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to waive the requirement for an appraisal ofthe real
property to be leased to the Chamber of Commerce because rent is waived.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL YED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The recitals are incorporated herein as City Council findings by this reference.
The lease agreement with the Seward Chamber of Commerce, Conference and Visitors Bureau,
Incorporated ("Chamber of Commerce"), in substantial form as presented at this meeting is hereby
.... approved, and the City Manager is authorized to make such changes or corrections as needed to
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2005-85
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finalize the lease transaction without changing the essential terms and conditions and is authorized to
execute the lease and any related documents as needed to complete this lease transaction.
Section 2. It is in the public interest to negotiate the lease disposal of the real property
described in the presented lease agreement and to not require the lease disposal by public bid or
auction because the Chamber of Commerce has already constructed improvements on the land
pursuant to a prior lease.
Section 3, The City Council finds that the public interest will be served by leasing the real
property for less than appraised fair market value for the reasons set forth in the recitals and this
resolution.
Section 4. The City Council finds that the public interest will not be served by an appraisal
because under the terms of the lease rent is waived so long as the real property is used as permitted.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect thirty days after the date of passage and posting.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 26th
day of September, 2005.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 26, 2005
Through: Clark Corbridge, City Manager
From: Kirsten Vesel, Assistant City Manager
Agenda Item: Granting a new Lease to the Seward Chamber of
Commerce, Lot 4 Fort Raymond Subdivision, Plat
No. 86-10.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Chamber of Commerce entered into a lease with the City of Seward on August 28, 1989.
This Lease encompasses Lot 4, Fort Raymond subdivision, Plat No. 86-10. The Seward Chamber of
Commerce requests the City Council’s grant of a new lease of the same piece of property. The
resolution and form presented at this meeting provides the requested new lease, subject to consent by
the City. If approved by City Council, the lease will be effective in 30 days.
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:
The rent is Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) annually, subject to fair market value increases every
five years. However, this lease provides a waiver for no rent due as long as the site is used by the
Lessee for the operations of a Chamber of Commerce office/ visitor information center.
Approved by Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2005-85 authorizing the CityManager to enter into a Lease to the
Seward Chamber of Commerce for Lot 4 Fort Raymond Subdisivion, Plat No. 86-10.