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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 96-060
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR A CO-LOCATED
VISITOR AND CONFERENCE FACILITY
WHEREAS, the National Park Service, the US Forest Service, the Downtown Business
Association and the Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau have entered into
a memorandum of understanding showing their support for a co-located visitor and conference center
on the site that was originally set aside for the B Street Dock; and
WHEREAS, this co-location would be of mutual benefit to all of the agencies involved; and
WHEREAS, under this Memorandum of Understanding the City agrees to participate in the
planning, provide for condominium ownership of the building and surrounding land, hold the
proposed land exempt from any other development for the life of the agreement, and assist other
agencies in seeking budget approval and funding to share the cost of construction and operation of
the facility; and
WHEREAS, the proposed FY 1997 budget contains funds designated for City participation
in this project including $50,000 for schematic drawing and conceptual plans; and
WHEREAS, City participation in the project will be dependent upon budget approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Memorandum of Understanding for development of a co-located visitor and
conference center is hereby approved.
Section 2. A copy of the fully executed Memorandum of Understanding is attached and
incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 13th day
of May, 1996.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 96-060
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Anderson, Crane, Deeter, Keil, King, Sieminski
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MOU-9845-96-02
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
SEWARD DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
SEWARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
CITY OF SEWARD
ADNR, DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION
USDI NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK
AND
USDA FOREST SERVICE, CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is entered into by and between
the Seward Downtown Business Association, the Seward Chamber of
Commerce, and Convention and Visitors Bureau, the City of Seward,
the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and
Outdoor Recreation, hereinafter referred to as Alaska State
Parks, the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park
Service, Kenai Fjords National Park, hereinafter referred to as
Kenai Fjords National Park, the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service, Chugach National Forest, hereinafter referred to
as Chugach National Forest.
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of the agreement is solely to document the mutual
desires of the Seward Downtown Business Association, the Seward
Chamber of Commerce, and Convention and Visitors Bureau, the City
of Seward, Alaska State Parks, Kenai Fjords National Park and the
Chugach National Forest to co-locate planned visitor, conference
center, and administrative facilities into one cooperative
facility. The facility as currently envisioned would include a
visitor center, a conference center, and a multi-agency office
complex on Lots 3 through 6, Block 10, Federal Addition to
Seward, USS 1116; Lots 1 and 2, Block 11, Federal Addition to
Seward, USS 1116; that portion of Tract A, USS 1116 located west
of Ballaine Boulevard between the envisioned extensions of the A
and C Street right of ways; the sixth Avenue right of way east of
Block 10 extending to Block 11; the alley right of way west of
Block ll;-and the B Street right of way between Blocks 10 and 11
as shown on attached Exhibit A.
II. STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFITS AND INTERESTS:
All parties in this memorandum of understanding are involved in
the business of public service and information dissemination. It
is of mutual benefit and in the pUblics best interest that co-
location of offices be given serious consideration. Expected
benefits include improved customer service and convenience, cost
savings in construction and operation, improved coordination in
matters of mutual interest by all cooperating parties, and
reduced land area need and related impacts. Future
responsibilities and funding commitments providing for deposit of
a monetary value, or specific work tasks will be determined by
one or more separate agreements.
In consideration of the above premises, the parties hereto agree
as follows:
III. SEWARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CONVENTION AND VISITORS
BUREAU SHALL:
1. Participate as a member of the interagency planning
committee;
2. Define the scope, size and criteria for the
visitor/conference center portion of the facility and
seek funding for same;
3. Assist other agencies in seeking budget approval and
funding to share in the cost of the construction and
operation of the visitor center and agency
administrative offices portion of the facility.
IV. SEWARD DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SHALL:
l. Participate as a member of the interagency planning
committee;
2. Define the scope, size and criteria for the
visitor/conference center portion of the facility and
seek funding for same;
3. Assist other agencies in seeking budget approval and
funding to share in the cost of the construction and
operation of the visitor center and agency
administrative offices portion of the facility.
V. CITY OF SEWARD SHALL:
1. Participate as a member of the interagency planning
committee;
2. Complete a conceptual plan and schematic drawing of
the envisioned facility, involving all parties as
co-equals in the design review and recommendations
used;
3. _ Provide for a condominium ownership structure of the
land needed for these facilities; including buildings,
landscaping, parking and other dedicated land uses.
Sale price will be based on fair market value appraised
price for the land as described under section I;
4. Agree to hold the land as described under Section I
exempt from any other development during the duration
of this Memorandum of Understanding;
5. Assist other agencies in seeking budget approval and
funding to share in the cost of the construction and
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operation of the visitor information and agency
administrative offices portion of the facility.
VI. ALASKA STATE PARKS SHALL:
1. participate as a member of the interagency planning
committee:
2. Seek budget approval and funding to share in the cost
of the design and fabrication of exhibits for the
visitor center portion of the facility;
3. Define the scope, size and criteria for AK State Parks
use of the facility.
VII. KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK SHALL:
1. participate as a member of the interagency planning
committee;
2. Define the scope, size and criteria for Kenai Fjords
National Park's use of the facility;
3. Seek budget approval and funding to share in the cost
of the construction and operation of the visitor
information and agency administrative offices portion
of the facility;
4. Provide technical personnel for design and review
coordination between all cooperators. Provide other
technical personnel as appropriate throughout all
phases of the project.
VIII.CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST SHALL:
1. participate as a member of the interagency planning
committee;
2. Define the scope, size and criteria for Chugach
National Forest's use of the facility;
3. Seek budget approval and funding for cost of the
construction and operation of the Forest Service
agency administration offices;
4. Seek budget approval and funding to share in the
cost of construction and operation of a common
reception area and/or to be a minor partner in the
cost of construction and operation of a visitor
center;
5. Seek to provide technical personnel for design work
and review coordination between all cooperators.
IX. REQUIRED CLAUSES:
1.
Pursuant to Section 22, Title 41, united States Code,
no member of, or Delegate to, Congress shall be
admitted to any share or part of this instrument, or
any benefits that may arise therefrom.
2.
During the performance of this agreement, the
participants agree to abide by the terms of Executive
Order 11246 on nondiscrimination and will not
discriminate against any person because of race, color,
religion, sex or national origin. The participants
will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants
are employed without regard to their race, color,
religion, sex, or national origin.
X. IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED UPON BY AND BETWEEN
ALL PARTIES THAT:
1. Any party(ies), may, with 30 days notice, and in
writing, terminate their interest and responsibility in
the instrument in whole, or in part, at any time before
the date of expiration.
2. This instrument in no way restricts any of the
cooperators from participating in similar activities
with other public or private agencies, organizations,
and individuals.
3. That due to the uncertainty of future budgets, neither
Kenai Fjords National Park nor Chugach National Forest
is interested in a facility lease arrangement.
4. This instrument is executed as of the last date shown
below and expires in two years, at which time it will
be subject to review, renewal, or expiration.
5. The principal contacts and members of the
interagency planning committee for this instrument are:
Dorothy Urbach, President
Downtown Business Assn.
P.O. Box
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3088
Ron Garzini, City Mgr.
City of Seward
P.O. Box 167
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-4047
Anne Castellina, Supt.
Kena) Fjords National Park
P.O. Box 1727
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3175
Margaret Branson, President
Seward Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 749
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-8051
Chris Degernes, Kenai supt.
Alaska State Parks
P.O. Box 1247
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-5581
Duane Harp, District Ranger
Chugach National Forest
P.O. Box 390
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3374
6. This instrument is neither a fiscal nor a funds
obligation document. Any endeavor involving
reimbursement or contribution of funds between the
parties to this instrument will be handled in
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accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and
procedures including those for Government procurement
and printing. Such endeavors will be outlined in
separate agreements that shall be made in writing by
representatives of the parties and shall be
independently authorized by appropriate statutory
authority. This instrument does not provide such
authority. Specifically, this instrument does not
establish authority for noncompetitive award to the
cooperator of any contract or other agreement. Any
contract or agreement for training or other services
must fully comply with all applicable requirements for
competition.
7.
Modifications within the scope of this instrument shall
be made by the issuance of a bilaterally executed
modification prior to any changes being performed.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto executed this instrument
as of the last date written below:
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