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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 97-105
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A 30-
YEAR PARKING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNTOWN
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR THREE CITY-OWNED LOTS ON THIRD
AVENUE, RELOCATE THE THIRD AVENUE TOT LOT AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Downtown Business Association has indicated a desire to provide
downtown parking for business owners and employees; and
WHEREAS, the City has suggested the use of three, city-owned lots on Third Avenue for
employee parking, currently the site of the Tot Lot; and
WHEREAS, due to increased traffic on Third A venue with the upcoming opening of the
Alaska SeaLife Center, it is in the public interest to provide a safer environment for children's play
areas; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Business Association has agreed, in concept, to facilitate the
relocation of the Tot Lot in exchange for the use of the three city-owned lots; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to relocate the Tot Lot to the Adams Pavilion Day Use area
and install safety approved equipment and handicapped access to the play area; and
WHEREAS, the City will finance the relocation of the Tot Lot through a lease to be
assumed by the Downtown Business Association;
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 negotiate a 30-year parking lease
agreement with the Downtown Business Association for three city-owned lots on Third Avenue to
provide parking for downtown businesses' employees and fund the relocation of the Third Avenue
Tot Lot.
Section 2. The Downtown Business Association will be required to obtain a Conditional Use
Permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission for the parking lot.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO, 97-105
Section 3. The sum of $42,295 is hereby appropriated from the General Fund fund balance
Account No, 101-0000-3070-0313 to the Adams Street Pavilion Tot Lot Capital Project Fund,
Account No, 313-3130-5XXX,
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 14 day
ofJuly, 1997,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Anderson, Bencardino, Blatchford, Clark, Crane
None
Keil, King
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Acting City Clerk
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