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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR
LOT 4 -A2, BLOCK 2, MARINA SUBDIVISION, SEWARD SMALL BOAT
HARBOR, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING THE UNITED
STATES COAST GUARD (USCG) SHORE - SUPPORT BUILDING
WHEREAS, the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard,
( "Lessee ") has requested an existing lease agreement with the City of Seward for 7,500 square
feet, more or less, within Lot 2, Block 6, Marina Subdivision, Seward Small Boat Harbor, Kenai
Peninsula Borough Plat number 2000 -166, Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District,
State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the current lease has been in effect since February 27, 1986 and the USCG
shore - support building occupies land owned by the Alaska Railroad and the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad has a lease agreement with the City of Seward for a
portion of land where the U.S. Coast Guard building crosses the lot line; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad lease with the City will expire September 30, 2011 and
the Alaska Railroad has a development plan for improvements to this area after it is vacated by
the USCG; and
WHEREAS, City administration has worked with the USCG for three years on site plan
development, platting, utilities, and a foundation for a new leased parcel at Lot 4A -2, Block 2,
Marina Subdivision in the NE Harbor and moorage for the USCG Cutter Mustang at a close
proximity on Z float; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Seward to enter into a new lease
agreement to facilitate the relocation of the USCG shore - support facilities and the USCG Cutter
Mustang to the north -east harbor during the same time - frame.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a lease agreement with
the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in substantial form as presented at this meeting,
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption and posting.
Upon the effectiveness of this resolution, the lease will be effective July 15, 2011
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -041
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13`" day of
June, 2011.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Willard E. 1 unham, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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J hanna Kinney
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 13, 2011 �oF sets,
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager "��a
From: Kari Anderson, Harbormaster 4 �ASKP
Subject: Lease Agreement for Lot 4 -A2, Block 2 for USCG
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Initially, the United States Government (U.S. Coast Guard), entered into a lease with the
City for 7,500 square feet, more or less, within Lot 2, Block 6, Marina Subdivision,
Seward Small Boat Harbor. This leased area encompasses the USCG shore - support
building and associated infrastructure. The building located on this site crosses a lot line,
in violation of SCC 12.01.030. A portion of the current building site is located on land
owned by the Alaska Railroad. To that end, the City and the Alaska Railroad entered into
a lease agreement in 1986 for a portion of undeveloped land, which was in turn utilized
by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Alaska Railroad lease expires September 30, 2011.
City administration has worked with the USCG for three years on site plan development,
platting, utilities, and a foundation for a new leased parcel at Lot 4A -2, Block 2, Marina
Subdivision in the north -east Harbor. This parcel plat was approved by the Kenai
Peninsula Borough in October 2009. It is in the best interest of the City of Seward to
enter into a new lease agreement to facilitate the relocation of the USCG shore - support
facilities and the USCG Cutter Mustang to the north -east harbor. This new leased parcel
will cause a reduction in the number of parking spaces available in the north -east harbor,
however with the removal of pilings (used for Z float) and some improvements to the
parking lot (adjacent to Port Avenue) the net loss of parking will not be substantial.
INTENT: To approve a new lease with the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (U.S.
Coast Guard) for Lot 4A -2, Block 2, Marina Subdivision.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with
the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan
and City Council Rules of Procedures or Other Plans or Policies:
Yes (List Below) No
1.) Comprehensive Plan
Economic Development, Small Boat Harbor Development: expand and maximize potential of the existing harbor
2.) Strategic Plan
Growth Management and Land Use Planning: Promote residential and commercial development inside the city
3.) Municipal Lands Management Plan
Leases:... continue to dispose of commercial and industrial lands through long term leases...
4.) Small Boat Harbor Management Plan
Lands: ...ensure that existing lease sites are fully developed
FISCAL NOTE:
The Lease Agreement was negotiated based on the 2010 annual rental rate as established
in the City of Seward Appraisal report. The Lease rate for this parcel will be $16,000 per
year.
Approved by Finance Department: y Ae../te/
ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES X NO
RECOMMENDATION
Council approve Resolution 2011 -04j authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease
agreement with the United States Coast Guard for Lot 4A -2, Block 2 Marina Subdivision.
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