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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2013-047 Sponsored by: Hunt ism CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2013 -047 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HE WILL PROVIDE INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A CHARITABLE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE CITY ANNEX BUILDING WHEREAS, He Will Provide Inc. ( "HWPI "), established locally in 2007, is the only Seward -based charitable food distribution program; and WHEREAS, HWPI was organized by a number of local entities, has no specific religious affiliation, and its services are available to any Alaskan regardless of need; and WHEREAS, HWPI provides food for up to 100 Seward area individuals weekly; and WHEREAS, HWPI is one of only two food banks statewide that is able to offer a shopping - like service for individuals and families; and Iwo WHEREAS, HWPI needs a new location in which to operate because the building it currently occupies has been sold and it must vacate its current location; and WHEREAS, the relocation of the Library /Museum into its new building has left vacant space in the former library building located at 238 Fifth Avenue, now referred to as the City Annex Building; and WHEREAS, HWPI provides an important public service through its food distribution program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The Seward City Council finds that the public's interest is not served by conducting an appraisal as a basis for establishing the lease rate, and that authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a lease with HWPI for less than fair market value is in the public's interest. Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate and execute a Lease Agreement with HWPI, to lease approximately 1200 square feet of the south and west corner of the City Annex Building at 238 5th Avenue, Seward, Alaska, upon substantially the terms specified in the attached ,., form of lease. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2013 -047 Section 3. The 2013 budget for General Fund Lease revenues is hereby amended to increase by $3,125 for the period of approximately August through December, 2013. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect 30 days after adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 2e day of June, 2013. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA $ // Davi. Seawa • , ayor AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: • A 4 renda J. ou Acting Cit Clerk oss ire• it S * ® S e11/ #gy m `+! ray- • Y - f�' rt/� • 4 •p �. ) y e** /�V // O ��✓✓ 4 to • ,• AL • e .Y •0 • V a �. a` . . P a d •� ~a� � `'4 44 ,4•,,��.,'� Yarr:..ro' a Council Agenda Statement o f sF Meeting Date: June 24, 2013 u� , 9 14 r From: Ron Long, Assistant City Man q�A �P • Agenda Item: He Will Provide Inc. Lease BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The He Will Provide Inc. Food Pantry is a 501(c) (3) registered coalition of charitable organizations that joined forces in 2009 to help meet the nutritional needs of Seward. The group helps feed up to 100 individuals weekly. The building space that has been occupied by the Food Pantry since its inception has been sold and the group is looking for a new space to operate from. Construction and relocation of the new Library /Museum has made space available in the City of Seward's Old Library /new City Hall Annex Building. A Lease agreement between the City and the Food Pantry will benefit the community and make good use of the vacant space. Based on the charitable service provided, administration recommends that council finds it to be in the public's best interest to establish a less than full market value lease rate. INTENT: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with He Will Provide Inc. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Comprehensive Plan: 1 The Comprehensive Plan "values the contributions of the various organizations and individuals that work to better our community" X Strategic Plan: 2. The Strategic Plan supports "being responsive to the needs of its citizens ", X "values a sense of community" and "enhance social services ". 3. Other (list): FISCAL NOTE: This lease agreement will generate $7,500 in rental income per year, for a total of $37,500 gross income over the full five -year term. The lessee will be responsible for its own janitorial and maintenance costs, but the City will bear the water, sewer, and electric utility costs associated with the leased space. Approved by Finance Department: — ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2013- (A, Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a lease with He Will Provide Inc. Food Pantry and the City of Seward.