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Introduction: May 14, 2012
Public Hearing: May 29, 2012
Enactment: May 29, 2012
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
NON-CODE ORDINANCE 2012-004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF THE TAX
FORECLOSURE PROCESS AND OBTAINING A DEED TO RETAIN FOR
PUBLIC FLOODPLAIN CONSERVATION PROTECTION THE PROPERTY
DESCRIBED AS THE WEST 200 FEET OF SOUTH 440 FEET OF
GOVERNMENT LOT 5, WITH TAX PARCEL ID NUMBER 14509201,
LOCATED IN THE CRAWFORD SUBDIVISION, LYING EAST OF THE
SEWARD AIRPORT AND HAVING PORTIONS WITHIN THE
RESURRECTION RIVER,AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS,based on the Kenai Peninsula Borough 2012 tax foreclosure list and pursuant to
AS 29.45.460 the Kenai Peninsula Borough has applied for a Clerk's Deed for the following real
property, the West 200 feet of South 440 feet of Government Lot 5, with Tax Parcel ID Number
14509201, located in the Crawford Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough has initiated foreclosure on the property for
delinquent property taxes and notified the City of Seward of this action; and
WHEREAS, the last record owner of the property is the Estate of Martin and Donna
Kowalski and Edward Radde; and
WHEREAS, this property is located East of the Seward Airport, a portion the property is
located within the Resurrection River; and
WHEREAS,this lot contains approximately 2 acres,is located entirely within the floodplain
and has no road access; and
WHEREAS, in the 1970's the City acquired ownership of several other parcels within the
Crawford Subdivision by tax foreclosure and determined that they be held for and devoted to public
purposes and not subject to sale,repurchase or redemption; and
WHEREAS,the intent of the City is to obtain ownership of the West 200 feet of South 440
feet of Government Lot 5 through the foreclosure process by paying the delinquent taxes of$415.12
and retaining the land for a public purpose,namely,for floodplain conservation,and not subject to
sale, repurchase or redemption.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
NON-CODE ORDINANCE 2012-004
NOW THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,
HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. The City Manager and the City Attorney are authorized to take all reasonable
steps necessary to complete the foreclosure process including the payment of$415.12 delinquent
taxes and obtain a Deed for West 200 feet of South 440 feet of Government Lot 5, Tax Parcel ID
number 14509201.
Section 2. The amount of$415.12 is appropriated from the General Fund Revenues account
101-0000.3050 to General Fund Miscellaneous account no 101-1180-5790 for delinquent taxes to be
paid to the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Section 3. The City of Seward hereby declares that the West 200 feet of South 440 feet of
Government Lot 5 shall be retained for a public purpose for floodplain conservation,and shall not be
subject to sale, repurchase or redemption.
Section 4. This non-code ordinance shall take effect immediately following its enactment.
ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 29th day of May,2012.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
David Seawa ,Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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