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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-060
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
LEASE WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOR THE REAL
PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 13 AND 14, BLOCK 6, SEWARD
RECORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF
ALASKA FOR 60 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS, WITH ONE 5 YEAR
OPTION TO EXTEND
WHEREAS, the city is owner of real property described as Lots 13 and 14, Block 6,
Seward Small Boat Harbor Subdivision, City of Seward, Alaska and recorded as Plat No. 2000-
19 in the Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, this parcel has been leased to the National Park Service since 1985 for a
term of thirty years; and
WHEREAS, the parties to the lease want to renew the lease for sixty years with one
additional five year option; and
WHEREAS, the National Park Service is going to invest over 2 million dollars into the
rehabilitation of the center and surrounding properties; and
WHEREAS, the request is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the
Strategic Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council has determined that the essential terms and conditions of the
proposed lease with the National Park Service for the real property described as Lots 13 and 14,
Block 6, Seward Small Boat Harbor Subdivision, City of Seward, Alaska and recorded as Plat
No. 2000-19 in the Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska are in the
public's interest.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute the lease with the National Park
Service in substantially the form as presented at this meeting.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect 30 days from the date and posting of
adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
13th day of July, 2015.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-060
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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AYES: Casagranda, Keil, Squires, Darling, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Butts, Terry
ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 13, 2015 �ti `'`�o
To: City Council
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From: Harbormaster Norm Regis
Agenda Item: National Park Service 60 years and 3 months Lease with one (1) 5 year
option for Lease 97-104 at the Seward Small Boat Harbor
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The National Park Service has had a lease with the City of Seward in that Location since 1985.
The National Park Service has requested to renew their lease for 60 years with one additional 5
year option. If approved, the National Park Service is planning to invest over 2 million dollars in
rehabilitation of the visitor's center and surrounding property and new interpretive media for the
visitor's center.
The request also includes the removal of areas A and B in Exhibit A; these areas create
problems.
Area A contains a drainage swale created by the State of Alaska during the Port Ave/4th Ave
upgrade which freezes up in the winter and presents a hazard.
Area B contains an elevated boardwalk that connects to the Harbor boardwalk and does not
provide access to the Visitors Center.
INTENT:
To approve a lease between the City of Seward and The National Park Service on Lots 13 and
14, Block 6, Seward Small Boat Harbor Subdivision, City of Seward, Alaska and recorded as
Plat No. 2000-19 in the Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska,
excluding A and B in Exhibit A containing City of Seward owned improvements.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (2020, approved by Council August 8, 2005)
3.1.2.1 Support existing public institutions in their effort to maintain,
1 expand and develop. (Volume 1,page 1 X
Recreation 3.6
3.6.1 Improve,expand and diversify year-round parks and
recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
Strategic Plan (Approved by Council Resolution 99-043):
2. Recreation and Leisure: X
Provide diverse, year-round, indoor and outdoor recreational,
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educational and cultural opportunities and facilities for residents and
visitors of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. (page 3)
Municipal Lands Management Plan: (Adopted by Council Resolution 2014-095)
Description US Park Service Kenai Fjords National Park headquarters
& visitor center. They pay fair market value on the building footprint
3 (Lot 14). Lot 13 is at no cost in return for construction of a public X
restroom facility, public boardwalk, and interpretive kiosks. The Park
Service has acquired new facility downtown. Lease expires Jun 30,
2015. Includes no extension options.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership. Continue lease. (page 31)
FISCAL NOTE:
The National Park Service annual lease amount will be $10,000.00
Approved by Finance Department: S4i;/!i;) ,ibi„Gke,/p
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2015- dl¢D authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Renewed Lease
with The National Park Service for Lease 85-045 covering Lots 13 and 14, Block 6, Seward
Small Boat Harbor Subdivision, City of Seward, Alaska and recorded as Plat No. 2000-19 in the
Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska.