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April 27, 2009 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
1. CALL T O ORDER
Clark Corbridge
Mayor
Term Expires 2009
Willard E. Dunham
Vice Mayor
Term Expires 2010
Robert Valdatta
Council Member
Term Expires 2009
Tom Smith
Council Member
Term Expires 2009
Betsy Kellar
Council Member
Term Expires 2009
Jean Bardarson
Council Member
Term Expires 2010
Marianna Keil
Council Member
Term Expires 2010
Phillip Oates
City Manager
Jean Lewis
City Clerk
Cheryl Brooking
City Attorney
City of Seward, Alaska
April 27, 2009
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT
THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
(Those who have signed in will be given the .first oppa-tunity to
speak. Tinge is limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minaate.r total
tinae,for dais agenda item.]
APPROVAL OF AGENDA ANll CONSENT AGENDA
(Approval of Consent Ageauta passes all routine items indicated by
asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately
unless a council member sn regaaests. In the event of such a request,
the item is r-eturated to the Kegular Agenda]
SPECIAI.ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS ANll REPORTS
A. Proclamations and Awards
1. Super Saturday Clean-up Day Proclamation
2. Terry's Tires Bike Rodeo Day Proclamation
3. CROP Hunger Week Proclamation
4. National Historic Preservation Month Proclamation
5. Great Turtle Ship Festival Invite at Yeosu City Korea and
congratulations on their 2012 international Expo Award Bid.
6. Plaque presented to Margaret Anderson for excellent
leadership and dedicated service on the Seward Planning &
Zoning Commission.
B. Borough Assembly Keport
C. City Manager's Report
D. Other Reports, Announcements and presentations.
1. Recognition and Report for the upcoming Alaska Statehood
Symposium by Librarian Patty Linville.
Council Agenda
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Resolutions Requiring a Public Hearing
1. Resolution 2009-033, A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Seward,
Alaska, Authorizing The City Manager To Proceed With The Acquisition Of Unnamed
Tract 5, Forest. Acres Subdivision According To The Official Plat Thereof, Filed Under
Plat No. 5-17, Records Of The Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District, State Of
Alaska; Excepting There from That Portion Of "Unnamed Tract 5" Conveyed To The State
Of Alaska, Department Of Transportation And Public Facilities, By Warranty Deed
Recorded August 7, 2003 In Book 121 At Page 485 For $271,000 And Appropriating
Funds, For The North Forest Acres Levee/Road Project.
2. Resolution 2009-034, Amending The Port And Harbor Tariff By Temporarily
Decreasing Launch Fees, Effective May 1, 2009 Through December 31, 2009.
3. Resolution 2009-035. Amending The City Parking Fces Schedule For City-Owned
Parking Lots, Temporarily Decreasing Daily Parking Fees, Effective May 1, 2009 Through
December 31, 2009.
4. Resolution 2009-036, Temporarily Amending The Time Constraints And Eliminating
Free Parking In Various Harbor Area Parking Lots, Effective May 1, 2009 Through
December 31, 2009.
B. Other Public Hearing Items
1. To solicit public comment on the DOT road closure.
S. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolutions
*1. Resolution 2009-037, Supporting The Efforts Of The Kenai Watershed Forum To
Secure Financial Support, Both Private And Public, For The Renovation Of The House
And Adjacent Property At The Soldotna Creek Park Leased To The Kenai Watershed
Forum And Owned By The City Of Soldotna.
2. Resolution 2009-038, Authorizing The Purchase Of Automated Pay Stations To
Collect Daily Parking Fees And Appropriating Funds.
B. Other New Business Items
*l. City Manager Oates recommends the appointment of Willard Dunham and John
Foutz to the interim Railbelt Utility Board Task Force.
2. Schedule a work session on Evaluations.
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (Nn action reyuared)
A. Electric department generator project report.
B. Wellness-For-All City initiative memo.
City of Seward, Alaska Coticncil Agenda
April27, 2009
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
11. CTI'I7F,NS' COMMENTS (S minutes per individual - Euc{z individual has one
npporturury to speak.]
12. COUNCII. AND ADMINISTRATION RESYONSF, TO CITIGENS'
COMMENTS
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Go into executive session to discuss potential litigation relating to the DOT
road closures.
13. ADJOURNMENT
City of Sex~ard, Aiusku Cnunci~l Agenda
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Seward Parks and Recreation Department has traditionally
organized a community wide, volunteer clean up day each spring through cooperation with the
Kenai Peninsula Borough Solid Waste Division; and
WHEREAS, through the partnerships of two key companies; Alaska Waste and Three
Bears, the clean up activities have professional support and the promise of a hot dog picnic party
for all volunteers; and
WHEREAS, donations and prizes from most local businesses provide plenty of awards
for a large number of categories to encourage a big turn out of volunteers of all ages; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward hosts an evening celebration to award prizes to groups,
families, churches, clubs, service organizations and solo workers; and
WHEREAS, this special event annually yields hundreds of bags and pounds of trash
which would otherwise blow.around and contribute to trash and health problems; and
WHEREAS, the community of Seward takes Beat town pride in the annual spring clean
up of our home.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Clark Corbridge, Mayor of the City of Seward, Alaska, do
hereby proclaim Saturday, May 9, 2009 to be
Super Saturday Clean Up Day
in the City of Seward, and urge all citizens, organizations, agencies, churches and clubs to join
together to pick up trash and: clean up our streets, parks and the yards of neighborhoods.
his 27th day of April, 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: Apri127, 2009
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager
From: Karin Slurdy, Parks & Recreation Director
A¢enda Item: Super Saturday Clean Up Proclamation
Seward Parks & Recreation Department (SPRD) coordinates a community-wide clean up held an early
Saturday in May. Business owners donate awesome prizes as friends and neighbors pick up trash
around town. People can compete for the prizes to see which group, church, organization, classroom
or solo picker can collect the most garbage.
Alaska Waste is a committed, working partner. They will pick up the bags inside City limits and
tabulate the results. Kenai Peninsula Borough Solid Waste supports our Super Saturday, too. Folks
outside City limits are encouraged to participate, too! Through ALPAR (Alaskans for Litter Prevention
and Recycling) we can purchase brightly colored trash bags at minimal cost.
The Competition runs from Saturday, May 9 from 10 am to 4 pm. However, people who aren't
interested in the competition can start early and Finish late.
Usually, the generous folks at Three Bears Pumpkin sponsor a barbecue at night to thank everyone for
getting dirty while cleaning up town. We will host our awards and thank you celebration at with the
Thanks in advance to all those who will commit to picking litter, to our sponsors and partners, and to
those who donate prizes!
Seward Parks & Recreation: Mountains of Recreation
An Avalanche of Opportunities!
Super Saturday Clean Up
May 9, 2009
Clean Up Guidelines
Guidelines:
1. Wear gloves.
2. Watch for traffic.
3. Tie bags securely. Leave bags next to the street, not in the alley.
4. Sort aluminum cans into separate bag for recycling.
5. Watch out for broken glass or other dangerous items.
6. When you fill all your bags, please go back to Sports & Rec gym for more
bags!
Thanks for cleaning our
Seward!
Other Information:
The Competition runs from 10 am to 4 pm, but non-competitors can pick up
early and later.
Alaska Waste will pick up bags left on the Seward Highway from Mile 7 in to
Seward. Bags outside City limits, up to Mile 7, must be brought to the
Seward Highway roadside.
Lowell Point area bags must be brought to the waterfall.
Yard debris, leaves, etc... will be picked up, if tied within yellow ALPAR bags.
However, these bags will not count toward contest.
Only trash picked up from the ground and trees, etc... will be counted. No
dumpster diving, please. Cheaters never prosper!
Thanks to our great sponsors:
Seward area businesses
Alaska Waste
Three Bears
Seward Parks & Recreation
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the City of Seward Parks and Recreation Department organizes a youth safety,
Bike Rodeo each spring; and
Whereas, through the support of our title sponsor Terry's Tires and Lube and through
partnerships with key agencies; Providence Seward Medical Center, Seward Police
Department, Seward Bike Shop, Knots so Fast, Boy Scouts of America, Stylin' Stitches and
Alaska Safe Kids, this event includes professional support and the promise of cool bike
prizes for the first 75 participants; and
Whereas, kids can purchase a brand new, youth-size helmet for only $5 or an adult-size
helmet for only $10; and
Whereas, the following stations will be hosted for kids and their bikes: bike maintenance
check; safety education; bike registration; helmet fitting; free bike safety prizes; Kid ID &
fingerprinting and the favorite, the obstacle course; and
Whereas, the Seward Police Department will again host their Open House to provide youth
and adults an opportunity to meet and greet peace officers in an informal setting and enjoy
a hot dog; and
Whereas, we expect to serve over 100 kids and impact their safety habits in the future; and
Whereas, throughout the summer, kids wearing helmets and riding safely may be "pulled
over" and given a safety prize to further encourage safe riding through the year,
Now Therefore, I, Clark Corbridge, Mayor of the City of Seward, Alaska do hereby proclaim
Saturday, May 9, 2009 to be "Terry's Tires Bike Rodeo Day" in the City of Seward, and
urge all citizens to participate in the Police Department Open House and Bike Rodeo at City
Hall. We further urge all citizens to drive their bikes safely, according to the laws and
wearing a helmet. All drivers are urged to watch for novice and experienced bikers and drive
safely.
Dated this 27th day of April, 2009
The City of Seward, Alaska
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
City of Seward, Alaska
Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: Apri127, 2009
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager
From: Karin Sturdy, Parks & Recreation Director
Item: Bike Rodeo Proclamation
Bike Safety is an important topic as the weather warms. Both kids and adults excitedly hop aboard
their previously snow-bound bikes and take to the streets and bike paths for fun and exercise. Each
year Seward Parks & Recreation Department (SPRD) coordinates a Bike Rodeo to bring safety
awareness to kids, especially. The Seward Police Department joined the team to assist in leading the
safety talks, and offering an Open House of the Police Department. Terry's Tire and Lube became a
partner and title sponsor a few years ago. Providence Seward Medical Center and Alaska Safe Kids is
an important collaborative partner, as well.
Working together with these professionals and many others, the Bike Rodeo is a fun, festive place for
kids to buy a new helmet, meet a police officer, register their bike, learn the rules of the road, play in
the obstacle course, get apre-season bike check, climb through a police cmiser and share a hot dog
with the police officers.
Awesome bike safety prizes are awarded to the first 75 kids who register.
All kids are encouraged to attend the Bike Rodeo and Police Open House Saturday, May 9 at 10 am.
Volunteers are always needed to register kids, work the various booths, properly fit a new helmet and
clean up. Call Parks & Rec to obtain more information, 224.4054.
Sponsors 2009:
Seward Parks & Recreation Department; Seward Police Department; Terry's Tires &Lube;
Providence Seward Medical Center; Alaska Safe Kids; Stylin' Stitches; Knots So Fast; Boy Scouts of
America and the Bike Shop.
Seward Parks & Recreation: Mountains of Recreation
An Avalanche of Opportunities!
Proclamation for CROP Hunger Walk Day
WHEREAS, at the end of World War II many Americans wanted to share our
country's abundance with European war victims; and Church World Service and
CROP's first purpose was to gather wheat and other crops from U.S. farms for
shipment to Europe; and
WHEREAS, today, locally-organized, Church World Service-sponsored CROP
Hunger Walks are an important part of community life for more than 2,000 towns
and cities in the United States, bringing together people of different faiths,
diverse cultures, and all age groups; and
WHEREAS, the acronym CROP reflects the desire of local Seward residents four
our city to be recognized as a Community Responding to Overcome Poverty; and
WHEREAS, in the last 15 years alone, CROP Hunger Walks have raised over
$200 million to bring help and hope to people in need in more than 80 countries,
including the U.S.; and
WHEREAS, each year CROP Hunger Walks help more than 3,200 local food
pantries, food banks, and meal sites in the U.S. provide food to neighbors in
need, including our own He Will Provide Food Bank in Seward; and
WHEREAS, the Fifth Annual Seward Area CROP Hunger Walk will be held on
Sunday, May 3, 2009, to help our community become aware of and concerned
about hunger and its causes; and
WHEREAS, the CROP Hunger Walk will raise funds to help stop hunger both
locally and globally.
Now, THEREFORE, I, Clark Corbridge, Mayor of the City of Seward, Alaska, do
hereby proclaim Sunday, May 3, 2009 as CROP HUNGER WALK DAY in the
City of Seward, Alaska, and do urge the citizens of Seward to support this CROP
Hunger Walk and its goals of eliminating hunger and poverty in our community
and around the world.
Dated this 27th day of April, 2009
The City of Seward, Alaska
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, an agreement was signed on October 23, 1996 between the City of Seward
and the City of Yeosu, Korea to expand relations between the two cities; and
WHEREAS, Yeosu is a city of history and loyalty. In the 16t'' century, the Great
Admiral Yi Sun Shin created the Geobukseon ship to save the country from Japanese invasion.
while serving as the Navy Commander of the Jeolla Left Province, whose headquarters where
located in Yeosu; and
WHEREAS, Yeosu is known as the birthplace of the Geobukseon, which is also known
as the Turtle Ship; and
WHEREAS, each year, the citizen's of Yeosu celebrate the Great Turtle Ship and its
significant role in Korean history during its annual Great Turtle Ship Festival; and
WHEREAS, each year the Mayor of Yeosu City cordially invites a delegation from
Seward to attend this festival and this year the City of Seward has the pleasure of accepting
this invitation and will celebrate this momentous event with the great city of Yeosu; and
WHEREAS, on Apri130, 2009, Vice Mayor Willard Dunham will travel to Yeosu, Korea
with a delegation consisting of Seward representative Michael Meeks, Usibelli Coal Mine
representative Steven Denton, Alaska Railroad Corporation representative Patrick Flynn and
Usibelli Coal Mine representative Injae Kim; and
WHEREAS, former Seward resident and current Seoul, Korea resident Injae Kim will
act as a guide for the Seward, Alaska delegation at the 2009 Great Turtle Ship Festival on
May 2-5, 2009, which will also coincide with the International Tall Ship Festival in Yeosu; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward is very honored and gracious to have received this
invitation; and
WHEREAS, the delegation from Seward will be able to better understand Korean
culture and industry, while further developing a friendship between the two cities of Yeosu
and Seward. The delegation will also be giving a plaque in special recognition on Yeosu
winning the bid to host the 2012 International Exposition.
Now therefore I, Clark Corbridge, Mayor of the City of Seward, do hereby extend the
gratitude of the City of Seward to the City of Yeosu, Korea, for inviting this delegation to
participate in the 2009 Great Turtle Ship Festival. On behalf of the City of Seward and its
citizens, we would also like to congratulate the City of Yeosu on their 2012 International
Exposition award bid.
Signed this `L7th day of April, 2009.
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
Sponsored ny: Oates
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH
THE ACQUISITION OF' UNNAMED TRACT 5, FOREST ACRES
SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED
UNDER PLAT NO. 5-17, RECORDS OF THE SEWARD RECORllING
DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA;
EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION OF "UNNAMED TRACT 5"
CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF ALASKA, DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES, BY WARRANTY DEED
RECORDED AUGUST 7, 2003 IN BOOK 121 AT PAGE 485, FOR $271,000,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE NORTH FOREST ACRES
LF.VF,F,/ROAD PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Seward completed Phase I of the west Forest Acres levee in 2002,
and began the process of acquiring permits for Phase II, known as the North Forest Acres
Levee/Road Project (the "Project"); and proposed acquisition is a crucial component necessary to
move forward with the construction of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward spent many years developing the design and location for a
levee/road to benefit the people of Seward; and
WHEREAS, in 2008 the Seward City Council accepted the alignment of the Project as
described in the Finding of No Significant Impact and authorized the administration to pursue
environmental permitting and to negotiate with property owners to acquire easements, rights-of-way
and/or ownership of parcels of land affected by the Project; and
WHEREAS, the US Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit in 2009 to the City of Seward
to construct the Project in accordance with the conditions of the permit; and
WHEREAS, at the direction of the City, appraisals were made of thefair market value of the
parcels of land, all of which are undeveloped parcels of land, and each appraisal received an
appraisal review; and
WHEREAS, the owner of the land described in this resolution ("Property") desires to sell the
Property, as evidenced by listing the Property with a broker; and
WHEREAS, to allow the construction to occur within the timeframe requested by the Corps
of Engineers, the City finds that it is in the public interest to pay more than fair market value for the
Property in consideration of the timeliness of a closing of the sale and for other terms as set forth in
the agreement presented at this meeting; and
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-033
WHEREAS, the appraisal of Tract 5 included only the southern 12.18 acres (out of 24.42
total acres) of property which the City initially desired to purchase, with said value appraised at
$200,000 with the remaining 12.24 acre value derived from appraisals of adjacent properties valued
at $3,750 per acre, and after applying a 10% signing bonus, results in a total settlement price of
$271,000, with purchase of the entire parcel being a requisite condition to the seller agreeing to sell
the other parcels which were required to meet restrictive covenant permit conditions, thus the City
agrees to purchase the entire 24.42 acres at a total price of $271,000; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code Section 7.05.120 permits the acquisition of real property by
negotiation; and
WHEREAS, the essential terms and conditions contained in the form of purchase and sale
agreement (the "Purchase and Sale AgreemenC') have been available for public inspection for 10
days in the office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council finds it is in the best interest of the City of Seward to purchase
Property by negotiation for the North Forest Acres Levee/Road Project subject to conditional terms
contained in the agreement presented at this meeting.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to proceed with the acquisition of land
known as Unnamed Tract 5 of Forest Acres Subdivision in Seward, Alaska (except that portion of
"Unnamed Tract 5" conveyed to the State of Alaska DOTPF by warranty deed recorded August 7,
2003 in Book 121 at Page 48) (the "Property"), and to execute the purchase and sale agreement for a
purchase price of $271,000.00 in substantially the form as presented at this meeting, and any other
necessary legal documents to acquire fee simple titre to the Property and to take all such action
necessary under the agreement to complete the purchase.
Section 3. City Council finds that the subdivision requirements of Seward City Code Title
16 do not apply to the City's purchase of the Property because, among other things, the Property will
be owned by the City, is being purchased for the Project, and subdivision development requirements
are not necessary or desirable for the Project.
Section 4. Funds in the amount of $271,000.00 are hereby appropriated from the North
Forest Acres Levee/Road Project account no.666-6664-4680-0200 to the land account no. 666-6664-
5910 to be paid at closing in accordance with the agreement presented at this meeting.
Section 5. This resolution shall lake effect (30) days following passage and posting
SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-033
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 27th day of
Apri12009.
THF. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABS'T'AIN:
ATTEST:
Jean Lewis
Cily Clerk, CMC
(City Seal)
Council Agenda Statement
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Subject: Acquisition of Tract 5 of Forest Acres Subdivision, for
North Forest Acres Levee/Road Project
BACKGROL?ND & JUSTIFICATION
I'he City of Seward has received all required permits to proceed with construction of the North Forest Acres Project. The
City's acquisition ofproperty for the project was contingent on final receipt of all necessary permits (including the U.S.
Arnry Corps of Engineers permit, the Fish & Habitat permit, the DOT Access "approval to construct"). As a condition of
obtaining the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit, the City was required to purchase specific properties for
compensatory mitigation purposes., all of which the Council authorized for purchase in special meetings on April 13 and
14, 2009.
In accordance with Council's direction, the City engaged the services of HDR Alaska to conduct property andright-of-
way acquisition negotiations with affected property owners. HDR solicited property appraisals from MacSwain
Associates LLC for all affected properties, as well as a the services of a third-party "technical reviewer" (Statewide
Appraisal Services), to evaluate the appropriateness ofthe appraisal methodology, analytical consistency, internal logic,
accuracy of mathematical calculations, and compliance with the Uniform Standards of ProfessionalAppraisalPractkes,
and the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acguisitions. This second layer of review was performed in
order to ensure that the determinations of market value would stand the test of scrutiny.
The City was initially prepared to purchase 12.18 acres of the tota124.42 acre parcel known as Tract 5, since that was the
portion of the parcel to the south of the proposed levee. However, the owner required a full purchase of the entire parcel
in order to agree to sell the other parcels which the City was required by the Army Corps permit to purchase for
mitigation purposes. Since the appraisal only considered the southernmost 12.18 acres and determined a value of
$200,000, the right-of--way agent utilized adjacent properties to the north of the proposed levee, which had been
appraised during this recent round of appraisals, to extrapolate a per-acre price of $3,750 for the remaining 12.24 acres.
Thus, when taking the $200,000 appraised price for the southern portion of the parcel, plus $45,900 for the northern
portion of the parcel ($3,750 x 12.24 acres), and adding a 10% signing bonus, the total amount for Tract 5 was $270,490,
and the City agreed to purchase the entire Tract 5 for a price of $271,000.
After completion of the purchase of this property, there will be three primary properties remaining for which the City
requires access for the North Forest Acres Levee/Road Project. Those properties include Tract B Dieckgraelf%Gillespie
Replat (2.35 acres, assessed value $11,800); parcel ZZ (0.63 acres, assessed value $20,500); and University of Alaska
properly needed for right-of--way acquisition (value not yet known).
CONSISTE\'CY CHECKLIST Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan X
3.8.1.3 -Mitigate Flood Hazm~ds -SecureJunding to implement the comprehensive flood mitigation plan for
Resurrection River and Japanese Creek.
3.8.1.4 -Investigate land trades arad other mechanisms for acquisition ofpotentially hazardous Imrds (relative
to floods and saturated soils)
2. Strategic Plan X
Page 11-Secure funding to implement comprel2erasive flood mitigation plan for...Japanese Creek.
Page 16 - Develop a flood mitigation project to protect the runway from flooding.
FISCAL NOTE
The City of Seward will utilize a grant from the State of Alaska which authorizes the purchase of properties for the North
Forest Acres Levee/Road Project. At this time, no additional appropriation is anticipated.
Finance Department: ~~itC~iy~tr,
RECOMMENDATION
Council approve Resolution 2009- j ., approving a purchase agreement for Tract 5 of Forest Acres Subdivision, in the
amount of $271,000, and appropriating funds,
CITY OF SEWAR~
REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
E-~era n referred Eo asis'SELLER" Awhose mail ngNaddRr ssTsOPO Box 6,10ASewardNAl<
99664, and the CITY OF SEWARD, a municipal corporation of the State of Alaska,
hereinafter r@ferr®d to as the "PURCHASER", with address of 4~p Adams Street,
Seward, Alaska 99664.
For and in consideration of the mutual promises set forth below, SELLER and
PURCHASER agree as follows:
1. PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. Subject to City of Seward
Resolution No. Q~-p3~, dated _ ~{-~7-G j
PURCHASER, that certain real property, hereinafter referred toL asRthe~ Pro ert to
more particularly described as: p y",
Unnam@d Tract S, Forest Acraa Subdivision according to the official plat
thereof, filed unda~r,Plat No. S-17, Records of the Seward Recording District,
Third Judicial District, Stets of Alaska;
EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion of "Unnamed Tract 5" conv@yBd to the
STATE OF ALA$KA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC
FACILITIES, by Warranty D@ad Recorded August 7, 2003 in Baok 121 at page
485.
Subject to taxes and assessments not in default or arrears, and further subject to
reservations, restrictions, and easements of record.
2• ADMINISTRATIVE SETTLEMENT PRICE. The total administrative settlemr?nt
purchase price of:
TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($271,000.00), or the
value established in the Reviewer's Determination of Value for the MacSwain &
Associates approved appraisal, plus 10%, whichever is higher, payable in full at
closing.
3. CONDITIONS TOP iczr-HgSE ~-h$ obligations of the PURCHASER and SELLER
to close on the purchase of this property shall be subject to the following conditions
anti understandings:
(a) The purchase is subject to approves! of the City of Seward City Council_
<b) There is no litigation or other claim which has any probability or reasonable
likelihood of success, that challenges or controverts the PURCHASER'S
action !o acquire the Property;
<c) At completion of tasting, if any, the Property is found to be suitable for Clty of
Seward purposes and free of hazardous materials;
(d) This original agreement is executed by SELLER and delivered to the office of
the Seward city Clerk by 4:00 p.m., April 3, 2009.
4. RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS. For and in consideration far the compensation paid,
.SELLER furthermore agrees to release any and all claims SELLER has against
PURCHASER or PURCHASER'S successors, heirs, and/or assigns, arising out of or
relating to the acquisition of SELLER'S Property. This release shall include the
release of any and ail claims for any Issues pertaining to trespass, condemnation
blight, and Inverse condemnation, for costs and attorney's fees or for any other
claims pertaining to the planning, improvement construction, or acquisition of
SELLER'S property. This release is to be broadly construed to effectuate its intent
that any and al! claims that have bean raised or could Dave bean raised by SELLER
relating to the acquisition of the Property are released.
5. LEASES. SELLER warrants and represents that the only persons or entities other
than SELLER who have oral or written leaseholds or other possessory interest in the
Property are set forth in the following space and that an accurate copy of the written
lease or statement of terms of an oral tease is attached hereto:
NONE
Any lessee deposits held by SELLER shall be transferred to PURCHASER at
closing.
6, TITLE. SELLER represents that SELLER owns fee title to the Property free and clear
of all encumbrances except those of record. At closing, SELLER shall convey
marketable title to the Property to the PURCHASER subject only to covenants and
easements of record, none of which affect the marketability of the SELLER' title and
which era acceptable to PURCHASER. PURCHASER may obtain a policy of title
insurance insuring the title of the PURCHASER in the full amount of the purchase
price, and the premium far said policy shall be paid by PURCHASER.
7. ENCUMBRANCES AND ASSESSMENTS. Rights reserved in Federal Patents,
Territorial or State Deeds, Zoning Regulations, benign easements and subdivision
covenants, if any, shall not be deemed as encumbrances to be discharged. The
property shall be delivered to PURCHASER at time of closing .free of ail mortgages,
liens, judgments, and any taxes or assessments in default or arrears. 7ha amount of
any such 'encumbrances which are now known liens on the property shall be paid by
SELLER.
8. PRORATING. Taxers and assessments shall be prorated as of the date of closing.
9. CLOSING COSTS. Closing costs including costs of the preparation and recordation
of documents required for closing shall be paid by PURCHASER. Parties shall be
responsible for their respective attorney fees and costs at closing.
1 O. CLOSING ANp ESCROW. The closing ofi this transaction shall be held at the earliest
practical date consistent with the terms and conditions heroin. However, closing
shaft be held no later than on or before May 15, 2009. Such closing shall be
processed by First American Title in Seward. A copy of this agreement shall be
deposited with the escrow agent by PURCHASER. This agreement shall serve as
the escrow instructions.
At closing:
(a) SELLER shall execute and deliver to the escrow agent a Statutory Warranty
peed conveying the Property to the PURCHASER.
(b) PURCHASER shall deliver to the escrow agent in municipal or cashier's
check, the purchase price, and closing fees, less any SELLER costs to dear title.
(c) All other conditions precedent to closing shalt have been performed.
11. POSSESSION. SELLER shall deliver possession of the Property to the
PURCHASER as of the date of closing. Any personal property left on the Property
after th® data of closing shall be deemed abandoned by the SELLER, unless
otherwise agreed.
12. RISK OF LOSS, Risk of loss due to fire, earthquake, acts of God, or other calamity
shall rest on the SELLER until closing and the PURCHASER has the option to
rescind this agreement if such event shall occur or close the transaction as provided
hereafter. If the PURCHASER chooses to proceed with the closing, the SELLER
agrees to reduce the total purchase price and the amounts due to the SELLER at
closing by the amount of the loss. Such loss shall be determined in accordance with
such reasonable methods of valuation as may be agreed upon between the parties
at the time of such loss.
13. HAZARDOUS WASTES/MATERIALS. SELLER represents and warrants the
following:
(a) SELLER and Property are in full compliance with all laws, regulations, rules
and legal requirements of the federal, state and local municipalities regarding
environmental protection and site remediation as of the date of execution of this
Agreement.
(b) No actions, suits, claims or other proceedings have commenced either
regarding the disposal, discharge or release of hazardous material at or from the
Property or alleging a violation or noncompliance with any environmental law.
(c) There era no underground storage tanks.
14. WAIVER OF ALASKA STATUTE 34.70_ The parties agree that AS 34.70
[Disclosures in Residential Real Property Transfer] does not apply to this transaction
and waive the applicability of AS 34.70.
15. AGENTS COMMISSIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. SELLER agrees to pay
a - r- - % real estate commission to Jim McCracken of Seward Real Estate
Co., to be paid from sale proceeds at closing. Each party has consulted with, or has
had an opportunity to consult with, the party's own independent advisors, including
experts, attorneys and tax advisors. Other provisions of this agreement
notwithstanding, each party shall bear its own costs under this section.
16. AUTHORITY. SELLER acknowledges that this agreement has been negotiated and
executed by representatives of PURCHASER in the good faith belief that such
actions and this agreement are in accordance with the taws and ordinances affecting
government acquisition of property.
In the event this Agreement has not been authorized at the time of its execution by
represents#ives of the City of Seward, it shall be interpreted as an exclusive option to
purchase in accordance with the terms hereof which option may be exercised by
approval of this agreement by the City Council of the City of Seward within the period
allowed for closing hereof.
17. DEFAULT BY SELLER. If the SELLER shall be unable to deliver a marketable title
to the Property, the PURCHASER has the option of either (a) closing the transaction
notwithstanding such state of title or, (b) with respect to liens or encumbrances which
can be liquidated or discharged by the payment of a sum of money, paying off and
causing to be discharged said liens or encumbrances, deducting the Burn required
therefore from the SELLER'S proceeds and thereafter closing the transaction_
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This document and !ts attachments contain the entire
Agreement between the parties. It may no# be modified except in writing and signed
by the parties.
'19. TIME. Time is of the essence of this agreement and performance in accordance with
the terms and conditions hereunder shall be given the highest possible priority by the
parties hereto, This agreement is void if not accepted and delivered by Seiler
by 4:00 p.m, on April 3, 2009.
20. SURVIVAL AND SUCCESSION. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall
survive the completion of the transaction that is the subject of this Agreement and
steal! be binding upon the heirs, successors or assigns of the parties hereto.
2y. FURTHER ASSURANCES. Whenever requested to do so by the other party,
SELLER or PURCHASER promptly and expeditiously shall execute, acknowledge
and deliver any and ail such conveyances, assignments, confirmations, satisfactions,
releases, instruments of further assurance, approvals, consents and any and all
further instruments and documents as may be reasonably necessary, exped'aent, or
proper in order to complete any and all conveyances, transfers, sales, and
assignments herein provided, and to do any and all other reasonable acts and to
esxeseut®, acknowledges and deliver any and all documents reasonably requested in
order to carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement, including but not limited
to subdividing and platting the land containing the Property.
22. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed
under, and enforced in accordance with the State of Alaska. Venus shalt be in the
Alaska Superior Court in Anchorage, Alaska.
23. FOREIGN PERSON. SELLER represents and warrants that SELLER is not a
"foreign person" as defined in Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 198$,
as amended, and the Income Tax Regulations adopted thereunder.
24. GRANT OF LICENSE. SELLER agrees that PURCHASER may enter upon the
Property during the period that this Agreement is effective to make any and alt
examinations, investigations, surface and subsurfac® investigations, audits, reviews,
inspections, tests, surveys and appraisals and to conduct and carry put any and all
engineering studies and operations that PURCHASER may desire, at
PURCHASER'S sole cost and expense. This license for entry includes the right of
PURCHASER or its agents and contractors to install utilities and construct access
roads over the rights-of--way portions of the Property, beginning on the effective date
of this Agreement. In the event that Closing does not occur, the PURCHASER, in
PURCHASER'S sate discretion, may either (1) remove all improvements from and
restore the rights-of-way portions of the Property to substantially their original
condition or (2) leave any roads constructed and utilities instatfed in place and leave
the rights-of-way portions of the Property in reasonably clean and usable condition,
SELLER:
PURCHASER:
AFOGNAK CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING, INC.
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REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
ADDENDiJM
With reference to that certain Real Estate Purchase Agreement for the purchase of
Unnamed Tract 5, Forest Acres Subdivision, Plat No. S-I7, executed April 3, 2009 by
Afognak Construction 13c Excavating, Inc., as Seller, whose mailing address is P_O_ Box
610, Seward, AK 99664, and the City of Seward, a municipal corporation of the State of
Alaska, as Purchaser, whose address is 410 Adams Street, Seward, Alaska 99664, the
following change is hereby agreed to between the parties:
Item 20. Closing and Escrow. The closing date of the transaction shall be changed from
"on or before May 15, 2009" to "on or before June 1, 2009»•
SELLER.
PURCHASER:
AfognalC Construction tic Excavating, Inc. Ci
ty of Seward
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March 31, 2009
William J. Nelson
William J. Nelson & Associates PE
155 Bidarka Street
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7741
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MacSwain Associates LLC
4301 Bzzsiness Park Blvd., Surt
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Telephone: 907-56l-1965
Fax: 907-561-195 S
Re: City of Seward
North Forest Acres Levee/Road Project #M-2000-0052
Unnamed Tract 5, Forest Acres Subdivision
2505 Laurel Street, Seward, Alaska
RES 016 (Afognak Construction & Excavating, Inc.)
Dear Mr. Nelson:
As requested, we prepared a Self-Contained appraisal report that analyzes the above-
referenced land affected by the City of Seward's proposed North sorest Acres Levee/Road
Project. Based on our larger parcel consideration, we determined that the 12.18E-acre southern
portion of Unnamed Tract 5, Forest Acres Subdivision is the larger parcel. 7'he purpose of the
appraisal is to estimate the market value of property rights acquired for partial acyuisition. "fhc
report is prepared to comply with requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practice (LJSPAP) and the Uniforni Appraisal Standards for Federal Land
Acquisitions (UASFLA). We understand that the City of Seward will use the report as the basis
for compensating the property owner.
Our analysis determined that the acquisition damages the north 4.0-acre remainder, which we
estimated by a before and after acquisition analysis. Based on the data, reasoning, and analysis,
the market value of the property rights acquired, as of October 8, 2008, is estimated at $78,700.
Market Value of Acquisition
$78,700
The information contained in the appraisal report is specific to the client's needs and intended
use. We hope the report assists your evaluation of the property. If you have any questions
regarding this appraisal report, please contact our office.
Respectively submirted,
Steve acSwain, MAI
State of Alaska Certificate No. 42
Conn "
of Alaska Certificate No. 334
RF.S 016 (Afognak Cnnszrucrion & F,xcavatizzg, Inc.)
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MacSwain Associates LLC
~ APPRAISAL REPORT SUMMARY
Project Namc: Noah Forest Acres Levee/Road Project t{M-2000-0052
Parcel No: RES 016
PROJECT & OWNF,R INFORMATION
Name of Owner: Afoguak Consuvction & Excavating, Inc.
Owner Address: P.O. Box 610, Seward, Alaska 99664
Telephone Number: (907) 224-3685
Parcel Location: East side of Laurel Street (unimproved), north of Jun iper Street, Seward, Alaska
Parcel Address: 2505 Laurel Street; Seward, Alaska
Legal Description: Unnamed Tract 5, Forest Acres Subdivision
Zoning: Resource management (RM)
Current Use: Vacant
Highest and Best Use: Mixed use light lndustria] / Kesidential
Rights Appraised: Fee simple interest
Inspection Date: October 8, 2D08
llate of Value: October R, 2D08 I
~ LARGER PARCEL DESCRIPTION SUMMARY ----JJJ
Parcel Area: 530,56] SF 12.180 Acres
Area of Acquisition: 74,307 SF 1.706 Acres Public Use Easement (PUE)
Remainder: 456,247 SF 10.474 Acres (Two remainder parcels)
Area of Parcel Subject to PLO or Section Line Easement: None
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~~ ACQUISITION SUMMARY
1. Market Value Before Acquisition: Land $200,000
Site Improvements $U $20Q,000
2. Less Acquisition Value as Part of the Whole: Land $28, 100
Sitelmprovements
$0 - --
S2R,100
3. Remainder Value as Part of the Whole: - ~ $171,900
4. Estimated Market Value of Remainder: Land 5121,300
Sitelmpr~veme~ts
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~ $121,300
5. Damages Incurab}e (If Any): $50,600
6. Special Benefits (Tf Any): SD
7. Acquisition Value as Parl of the Whole: $~8 ~ 00
8. Net Damages: + $50,600
9. Cost To Cure: + N/A
10. Permits: + N/A
11. Easements: + _
N/A
12. PLO or Section Line Easements: ~ N/A
13. Other: N/A
14. Market Value of Acquisition: (sum of shaded boxes) _ $78
7D0
Date: March 31, 2009 Prepared By: Steve MacSwain, MAI and Rob Conn ,
RE.S OJG (Afognak Consln~c[ion & Excavating, Jnc.J
Sponsored by: Oates
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-034
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE PORT ANll HARBOK TARIFF BY
TEMPORARILY DECREASING LAUNCH FEES, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2009
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council authorized an increase in launch fees from $5.00 to
$10.00 per day, and from $50 to $100 per year (annual launch fee pass) in Resolution 2007-122
passed on November 26, 2007; and
WHEREAS, due to the current economic climate and the potential for higher fuel costs and
lower disposable income to discourage visitors from visiting Seward for recreation and business
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the administration seeks to provide rate relief for customers to encourage them
to choose Seward as their recreation and business destination; and
WHEREAS, in response to customer comments, the City seeks to make it more convenient
for the customers currently paying separately for launch fees, parking fees, and camping fees, by
eliminating the launch fees altogether, and reducing the parking tees; and
WHEREAS, the 2009 Harbor Operating Budget estimates launch fee revenues of $50,000;
to offset this loss in revenue, the General Fund will contribute $15,000 and the Parking Enterprise
Fund will contribute $15,000 to the Harbor Enterprise Fund, resulting in an anticipated shortfal I in
harbor launch fees of $20,000; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the temporary reduction in launch Pecs, the administration will
recommend reducing daily parking lot fees (this does not affect parking passes) by half during the
same May through December, 2009 period, resulting in an expected loss of revenue of $104,750 to
the Parking Enterprise Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Seward resolves to amend Subsection 240 (b) -
Lcrunch Fees of ~lhe Port and Harbor Tariff by temporari ly decreasing the per-launch fees from $10
to $0, and temporarily reducing the annual launch permit fee from $100 to $0 for the period May 1,
2009 through December 31, 2009, otter which time, said rate relief shall expire and rates shall be as
approved in Resolution 2007-122 on November 26, 2007.
Section 2. The amount of $15,000 is hereby appropriated from the General Fund balance
account no. 10]-0000-3071-0401, and $15,000 is hereby appropriated from the Parking Enterprise
Fund unrestricted net assets account no. 403-0000-3071-0401 to the Harbor Enterprise Fund
transfers-inaccount no.401-0000-3070-OXOX; and launch tee revenues are downward adjusted from
$50,000 to $0 for account no. 401-4360-4780-0530.
Section 3, This resolution shall take effect 10 days after adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 2T~' day
of April, 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Jean Lewis, City Clerk
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
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Meeting Date: Apri127, 2009 ~~~~
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Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager ~',!
From: Karin Sturdy, Parks and Recreation Director
Kari Anderson, Harbormaster
Sub
Reduction (to SO) in Launch Fces for 2009 Season
BACKGROUNll & JUSTIFICATION
Due to the current economic climate and the potential for higher fuel costs and lower disposable income to
discourage visitors from visiting Seward for recreation and business purposes, the Harbor, Parking, and Parks
and Recreation Departments have collaborated to develop a strategy for encouraging visitors and busiiesscs to
"choose Seward" as their destination of choice for the upcorning sumrncr season.
Both parking fees and launch Ices were doubled beginning in 2008. Launch fees were increased from SS to
$10 per day and from $50 to $100 per year (annual launch tee pass), and parking fees were increased from $5
to $ l 0 per day.
These fee increases did generate some negative response from customers, many of whom complained about
having to pay three separate fees (launch fees, parking tees, and camping fees). In order to mitigate that
complaint, and at the same time, provide an incentive for visitors and husincsses to choose Seward as their
2009 summer destilation, staff is recommending a temporary reduction in launch tees (fees will not be
collected dm•ing this period), and a reduction in half, ofdaily parking lot fees.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST Yes No N,iA
l . Comprehensive Plan X
2. Strategic Plan }~
FISCAL NOTE
The 2009 Harbor Operating Budget estirnatcs launch tee revenues of$50,000. 'I o otTsct a portion ofthis loss
in revenue, the Cencral Fund will contribute $15,000 and the Parking Enterprise Fund will contribute $ L5,000
to the Harbor Enterprise Fund. This will result in an anticipated shortfall in harbor launch fees of $20,000.
In a separate resolution, the administration will recommend reducing daily parking lot fees (this does not attest
parking passes) by half during the same May through December, 2009 period, resulting ii an expected loss of
revenue of$ ] 04,750 to the Parking Enterprise Fund. Bolh resolutions recommend reinstatitg the current fees
beginning January 1, 2010.
Finance Department: ~;N •
ATTORNEY REVIEW X
RECOMMENDATION
Council approve Resolution 2009- 0,3~{ authorizing a temporary reduction in law~ch fees, and appropriating
funds.
Sponsored by: Oates
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE CITY PARKING FEES SCHEDULE FOR
CITY-OWNED PARKING LOTS, TEMPORARILY DECREASING DAILY
PARKING FEES, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2009
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council passed Resolution 2007-126 on November 26, 2007,
authorizing an increase in parking fees for 2008, representing an increase from $5.00 to $10.00 per
day in daily parking fees; and
WHEREAS, due to the current economic climate and the potential for higher fuel costs and
lower disposable income to discourage visitors from visiting Seward for recreation and business
purposes, the administration seeks to provide rate relief for customers to encourage them to choose
Seward as their recreation and business destination; and
WHEREAS, in response to customer comments, the City seeks to make it more convenient
for the customers currently paying separately for launch fees, parking fees, and camping fees, by
eliminating the launch fees altogether, and reducing the parking fees; and
WHEREAS, the 2009 Parking Operating Budget estimates daily parking lot revenues of
$209,500, and this reduction in fees is estimated to reduce parking revenues by at least $104,750, in
addition to the $15,000 contribution the Parking Enterprise Fund is making to help offset lost launch
fees in the Harbor Enterprise Fund; and
WHEREAS, assuming that the Parking Enterprise Fund fully funds its capital budget items
in 2009 totaling $340,000 ($250,000 for sealing, striping lots, and $90,000 for automated pay
stations), the further one-year loss in revenue will result in a positive, total ending cash balance in the
Parking Enterprise Fund of approximately $50,000; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the temporary reduction in parking fees (this does not affect
parking passes), the administration will recommend reducing daily launch fees to zero during the
same May through December, 2009 period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby amends the City parking fee schedule for City-
owned parking lots in 2009, as reflected in Attachment A, provided however, that beginning January
1, 2010, said rate relief shall expire and rates shall be as approved in Resolution 2007-126.
Section 2. Parking fee budgeted revenues are hereby reduced by $104,750, pro-rated
according to the daily parking fee line items approved in the 2009 Operating Budget.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect 10 days after adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 27'n
day of April, 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Jean Lewis, City Clerk
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: Apri127, 2009 i
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Through: Phillip Oates, City Manage ~'- JJ
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From: Karin Sturdy, Parks and Recreation Director
Subject: Temporary Reduction in Daily Parking Fees for 2009 Season
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION
Due to the current economic climate and the potential for higher fuel costs and lower disposable income to
discourage visitors from visiting Seward for recreation and business purposes, the [ Iarbor, Parking, and Parks
and Recreation Departments have collaborated to develop a strategy for encouraging visitors and businesses to
"choose Seward" as their destination of choice for the upcoming summer season.
Both parking tees and launch fees were doubled beginning in 2008. Launch fees were increased from SS to
$10 per day and from S50 to S 100 per year (annual launch fee pass), and parkutg fees were increased from $5
to $10 per day.
These lee increases did generate some negative response from customers, many of whom complained about
having to pay three separate fees (launch fees, parking fees, and camping fees). In order to mitigate that
complaint, and at the same time, provide an incentive for visitors and businesses to choose Seward as their
2009 summer destination, staff is recommending a temporary reduction in launch fees (fees will not be
collected during this period), and a reduction in halt, of daily parking lot fees.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan X
2. Strategic Plan }{
FISCAL NOTE
The 2009 Parking Enterprise Fund Operating Budget estimates daily parking fee revenues of $209,500, and a
reduction in half of parking fees will result in a loss of revenues totaling $104,750. In addition, the Parking
Enterprise Fund is contributing S 15,000 to the Harbor Enterprise Fund to help onset the loss in launch fees.
After considering the budgeted $340,000 in capital expenditures anticipated in the Parking Fund in 2009
($250,000 for sealing and stripiig parking lots, and $90,000 for automated pay stations), plus the expected
$104,750 loss in 2009 parking fee revenues, the Parking Enterprise Fund is expected to end 2009 with a total
cash on hand of approximately ;50,000. This resolution anticipates reinstating the current parking lees
beginning January 1, 2010.
Finance Department: t~C/~q~, Vy ,~~,LcG.v[,~
ATTORNEY REVIEW X
RECOMMENDATION
Council approve Resolution 2009-03`_) authorizing a temporary reduction in daily parking fees.
Sponsored by: Oates
CITY OF SEWARll, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-036
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCII, OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, TEMPORARILY AMENDING THE TIME CONSTRAINTS AND
ELIMINATING FREE, PARKING IN VARIOUS HARBOR ARF,A PARKING
I,oTS, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009
WHEREAS, due to the current economic climate and the potential for higher fuel costs and
lower disposable income to discourage visitors from visiting Seward for recreation and business
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the administration seeks to provide rate relief for customers to encourage them
to choose Seward as their recreation and business destination; and
WHEREAS, while providing rate relief in some locations, it is appropriate and necessary to
review the impacts of all services; and
WHEREAS, the reduction of parki ng fees from $10.00 per day to X5.00 per day will provide
an economic benefit to the majority of parking customers. It remains necessary to provide short teen,
convenience parking for a smaller number of customers; and
WHEREAS, the Center (Middle) Lot will temporarily allow "free" parking at all times, but
enforce the three-hour maximum time constraint by towing at the owner's expense; and
WHEREAS, formerly "free parking" for the first two hours shall be eliminated in all Harbor
area parking lots (South, North, New South Harbor and Northeast Lots) requiring each customer to
pay $5 per day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THF, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Seward hereby amends the City parking fee
schedule (Attachment A) for City owned parking lots (South, North, Ncw South Harbor and
Northeast Lots) requiring each customer to pay $5 per day, eliminating former "first two hours free"
for the period May 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, after which time, said rate relief shall expire
and rates shall be as approved in Resolution 2007-122 on November 26, 2007.
Section 2. The City Council amends the Cityparking fee schedule (Attachment A) allowing
"free" parking at all open times, and enforcing the existing three-hour maximum time constraint.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect ] 0 days after adoption.
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: April 27, 2009 ~ %~
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager iI~ ~
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From: Karin Sturdy, Parks and Recreation Director c~-~~'
Subject: Temporary Reduction in Daily Parking Fees for 2009
Season
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION
Due to the cw•rent economic climate and the potential for higher fuel costs and lower disposable income to
discourage visitors from visiting Seward for recreation and business purposes, the Harbor, Parkitg, and Parks
and Recreation Departments have collaborated to develop a strategy for encouraging visitors and businesses to
"choose Seward" as their destination ofchoice for the upcoming summer season.
Council will consider the temporary reduction of Launch fees and the reduction of parking lees. While the
majority of customers will be well-served by these reductions, we must consider all the customers and the
inpacts. There are a number of customers who require access to quick stops and high tum-over of parking
spaces for convenience shopping, dining or business arrangements. We propose to change the Center Lot to
free parkitg al] the time, up to the existing three hour maximum. Previously we wrote tickets to those who
over-stayed. We now propose these vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense. Customers will still he
required to follow posted time constraints and/or ADA only or load/unload and fire lane parking.
According to the J. Bird EfFiciency Study, the Council will consider temporarily eliminating the former "first
two huurs, free" parking in the remainitg 1{arbor area parking lots (Northeast, North, South, New South
Harbor uplands.) Whereas tornterly customers could park for free for the first two hours, now all customers
would be rcqui•ed to pay the reduced tee of $5.00.
There are nu proposed changes to the Employee/Permit lot.
See also Attachment A, Parkitg Fees Schedule
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST Yes No_ N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan - X
2. Strategic Platt X
FISCAL NOTE
The 2009 Parking Enterprise Fund Operating Budget estimates daily parking tee revenues of $209,500, and a
reduction in half of parking fees will result it a loss of revenues totaling $104,750. In addition, the Parking
Enterprise Fund is conlributitg $15,000 to the Harbor Enterprise Fund to help otlset the loss it launch fees.
There is no statistical data upon which to base vt estimate of how much additional revenue may be captured
via the change to payitg the SS daily fee. After considering the budgeted $340,000 in capital expenditures
anticipated in the Parking Fund it 2009 ($250,000 for sealing and striping parking lots, and $90,000 for
automated pay stations), plus the expected $ l 04,750 loss in 2009 parking fee revenues, the Parking Enterprise
Fund is expected to end 2009 with a total cash on hand ofapproxunately $50,000. This resolution anticipates
reinstating the current parking fees beginning January 1, 2010.
Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW X
RECOMMENDATION
Council approve Resolution 2009-CJ~, authorizing a temporary changes in time constraints in City-owned,
daily parking lots according to Attachment A.
PARKING FEE SCHEDULE: 2009
North Lot, South Lot and New South Harbor Lot -Daily
0 Hours to One Day ..........................................................................................................$5.00
Vehicle w/trailer (2 spaces) ...............................................................................................$10.00
RV's (2 spaces) .................................................................................................................$5.00
Slipho]der Pass ..................................................................................................................$50/season
Employee Pass ...................................................................................................................$50/season
Visitor's Pass .....................................................................................................................$75/season
Multi-Day Pass ...................................................................................................................$5.00/day
Middle Lot - 3-Hour Maximum
0 to 3 Hours ......................................................................................................................Free
Proposed any vehicle parked longer than 3 hours fie towed at owner's expense.
Company Vehicle Pass (12 passes maximum per lot, per season) .....................................$350.00
RV's & Vehicle w/trailers ................................................................................................No Parking
Employee/Slipholder/Multi-Day Pass/Visitor's Pass ..........................................................No Pazking
Vehicles over 19 feet in length ...........................................................................................No Parking
Northeast Lot & Lone-Term Parkin
0 Hours to One Day ..........................................................................................................$5.00
Vehicle w/trailer (2 spaces) ...............................................................................................$5.00
RV's (2 spaces) .................................................................................................................$5.00
Trailer only ........................................................................................................................$5.00
Slipholder Pass ..................................................................................................................$50/season
Vehicle w/trailer Pass ........................................................................................................$75/season
Employee Pass ..................................................................................................................$50/season
Visitor's Pass ....................................................................................................................$75/season
Boulder Stadium -when needed
0 Hours to One Day .........................................................................................................$5.00
Vehicle w/Parking Pass ..........................................................................................No additional charge
Employee Lot -South of 4th Avenue boat launch
Passholder Only ..................................................................................:...........................$50/season
Visitor's Pass .................................................................................................................No Parking
Downtown Parkins
Residential (Downtown resident only) ...............................................................................No Fee
City of Seward, Alaska April, 2009 Resolution 2009- 3~i
AttachmentA
Sponsored by: Oates
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE KENAI WATERSHED
FORUM TO SECURE FINANCIAL SUPPORT, BOTH PRIVATE AND
PUBLIC, FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE HOUSE AND ADJACENT
PROPERTY AT THE SOLDOTNA CREEK PARK LEASED TO THE KENAI
WATERSHED FORUM ANll OWNED BY THE CITY OF SOLDOTNA
WHEREAS, City Council recognizes the value the Kenai Watershed Forum, Ina (KWF)
provides towards maintaining and supporting healthy watersheds on the Kenai Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, City Council acknowledges the economic impact the KWF's research,
restorations, and educational programs have on our communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward recognizes the importance of KWF's work, which positively
impacts the Seward citizens and area residents quality of life; and
WHEREAS, KWF identified mapping needs and financially supported the latest technology
in generating Elevation and Wetland maps that are currently being used to evaluate risks that directly
affect the City and the Flood Service Area; and
WHEREAS, KWF has multiple culvert projects scheduled for the Greater Seward Area that
will assist in mitigating flooding and improve fish movement and access to preferred habitats; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to support the renovation of this building;
and
WHEREAS, the capitol improvements necessary to convert this building into a functional
headquarters and water quality laboratory for the KWF are significant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council supports the efforts of the Kenai Watershed Forum to
secure financial support from both private and public funding sources for the renovation of the house
and adjacent property at the Soldotna Creek Park.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Ciry Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this day
27`h day of April, 2009.
Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: Apri127, 2009
To~ City Council
Through: City Manager Phillip Oates~/~~
From: Executive Liaison Anne Bailey ato
Agenda Item: Supporting the Ettorts of the Kenai Watershed Forum to Secure Financial
Support, Both Private and Public, for the Renovation of the House and
Adjacent Property at the Soldotna Creek Park Leased to the Kenai
Watershed Forum and Owned by the City o f Soldotna
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Kenai Watershed Forum (KWF) is recognized as the regional watershed organization ofthe
Kenai Peninsula, successfully identifying and addressnig the needs of the region by providing
high quality education, restoration, and research programs. KWF is securing both private and
public financial support for the renovation of the house and adjacent property at the Soldotna
Creek Park. KWF's goal is to do the capital improvements necessary to convert the building into
a functional headquarters and water quality laboratory.
KWF has identified mapping needs and financially supported the latest technology in generating
Elevation and Wetlands maps that are being used to evaluate risks that directly affect the City
and the Flood Service Area. The KWF also has multiple culvert projects scheduled for the
Greater Seward Area that will assist in mitigating flooding and improve fish movement and
access to preferred habitats.
The City of Seward recognizes the importance of KWF's work, which positively impacts the
quality of life of Seward citizens and area residents.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST•
Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other;
FISCAL NOTE: ~~~~~ ~~
There is no fiscal impact. Approved by Finance Department-~YLUau.J
RF,CO:~IMENDATION•
City Council approve Resolution, 2009-C3'~supporting the efforts ofthe Kenai Watershed Forum
to secure financial support from both private and public funding sources for the renovation of the
house and adjacent property at the Soldotna Creek Park.
Sponsored by: Oates
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AUTOMATED PAY
STATIONS TO COLLECT DAILY PARKING FEES AND APPROPRIATING
FUND5
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council seeks improved customer service, advanced
technology and operational efficiencies; and
WHEREAS, the Anchorage Parking Authority, Diamond Parking and the University of
Alaska Anchorage utilize the Luke pay station by Digital; and
WHEREAS, the administration seeks to test the technology in Seward prior to making a
larger commitment to operational changes; and
WHEREAS, Digital Payment Technologies submitted a sales quote of $23,193.12 for
two, solar-powered, wireless multi-space payment machines. Shipping is estimated at $1,500 and
set preparation, installation, set up and training are estimated at $4,000 for a total of $28,693.12;
and
WHEREAS, it is the City of Seward's best interest to purchase from Digital according to
City Code Section 6.10.120.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby finds that it is in the public interest to waive
SCC 6.10.120, requiring competitive procurement procedures, based on the fact that previous
attempts to purchase automated paid parking machines resulted in an unwillingness of vendors to
service equipment in Alaska. In addition, the City of Seward desires to utilize solar energy-
powered equipment to save on installation and operating costs, and such equipment has recently
been installed -- with positive operating experience -- by three other Alaskan governmental
entities, utilizing Luke Radius.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Seward authorizes the purchase and
installation of two Luke Radius in the amount of $28,693.12, and hereby appropriates said
amount from the Parking Enterprise Fund Undesignated Net Assets account no. 403-0000-3050
to the equipment account no. 403-4030-4930.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: Apri127, 2009
Through_ Phillip Oates, City Manage
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From: Karin Sturdy, Parks and Recreation Director
Subject: Automated Parking Pay Stations Purchase: "1"est Program
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION
For several years we have been researching automated pay stations in consideration of upgrading the
technology used in our Parking Enterprise. Research included attendance at the National Parking
Association's vendor expo and review by our efficiency study author. Requesting price quotes from many
companies was initially favorable. However, upon learning of our Alaska location, companies would back out
or withdraw quotes based on their inability to service, deliver, train and or maintain their equipment.
F[owever the Anchorage Parking Authority worked with Digital Payment Technologies. Initially, their solar-
powered equipment was found lacking for Northern American service. New technology was developed by
Digital for northern service. We reported to City Council we wished to postpone action until Anchorage could
test the new "Radius" technology. Anchorage Parking Authority has successfully used the new, Digital Luke
Radius (solar powered) automated payment machines over the winter. We have been in contact with their
management who recommended the Luke to Seward. We are optimistic it will work well here, since we will
be using it only in the summer season.
According to the presentation made to the Council on Monday, April 13, the two Luke machines will replace
the white, payment drop boxes. Customers will park in a space, walk to the Luke and he prompted through
payment with credit card or cash. We plan to use the south parking lot, our largest and busiest lot, as a test for
the automated system. Our goal is to reduce accounting staff hours through the use these machines. Other
benefits will be a more uniform system for especially foreign visitors and use credit card payments.
Council will consider other issues such as daily parking rates and reduction of"free" parking time constraints
in other action, separate resolutions, during the April 27 Council meeting.
Budect:
Shipping estimate $ 1,500.00
Two Luke Radius with all components $23,193.12
Site preparation (City of Seward) $ 2,000.00
Anchorage Parking Authority to install, train 2 000.00
Estimated project total $28,693.12
After having so many failures at obtaining price quotes from interested businesses, we did not formally bid.
We are finding that it is i n the City's best interest to purchase from Digital, a known, reputable product which
has been successful in conditions worse than ours. According to Seward City Code Section 6.10.120 (a) (9)
Specialized products and professional services may be exempt, "to the purchase of electronic data processing
soltware and hardware systems and communication equipment."
CONSISTENCY CHF,CKLIST yeS No NSA
1. Comprehensive Plan X
2. Strategic Plan X
FISCAL NOTE
The Parking Enterprise Fund budgeted for capital improvements this year. These expenses are within that
overal I budget of $340,00
Finance Department: ~~~ ~~~}~a~
ATTORNEY REVIEW• X
RECOMMENDATION
Council approve Resolution 2009-~ authorizing $24,693.12 for the purchase and shipment oftwo Digital
Luke Radius automated payment systems and authorizing an expenditure of $4,000.00 for site preparation,
installation, set up and training for a total of $28,693.12.
Memorandum
Date: April 27, 2009
To: Mayor Corbridge, City Council Members
From: Jean Lewis, City Cler ~~~ ~
Subj: Alaska Railbelt Utility Plan
Attached is a news article found on the Internet from the Fairbanks Daily News Miner that
explains a bit about the Alaska Railbelt Utility Plan.
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Alaska Railbelt utility plan on hold till next session
Dan Joling/The Associated Press
Originally published Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 5:43 p.m.
Updated Thursday. April 9, 2009 at 7:16 p.m.
JUNEAU, Alaska -Gov. Sarah Palin's legislation to bring Railbelt power utilities under one
umbrella corporation is on hold until next year.
Palm's energy adviser, Joe Balash, told state Senate and House Energy committees Thursday
that the administration will let board members from the six affected utilities weigh in on the
structure of a new corporation to be known as the Greater Railbelt Energy and Transmission
Corp.
Palm's plan called for the Legislature to pass a bill setting up the structure for the new
corporation this year, then approve a transition and finance plan next year. Utility board
members met Tuesday in Anchorage and wanted more time.
"The boards got together and decided they wanted a little more to say about the details,"
Balash said.
State energy officials have worked with utility management, Balash said, but board members
from some utilities had questions.
"They thought they needed more time," Balash said. "We didn't want to rush anything, cram it
down their throats if they weren't comfortable with it."
Palin in January called for a single entity to plan, finance and build future power plants and
transmission systems within Alaska's Railbelt, a region stretching from Fairbanks to the Kenai
Peninsula.
The concept followed the recommendation of an $800,000 state study that concluded a
centralized entity would save rate-payers $40 million annually by streamlining management,
combining assets and building power plants that take advantage of economies of scale, such as
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a major hydroelectric project.
The six Railbelt utilities are Golden Valley Electric Association in Fairbanks, Matanuska
Electric Association, Anchorage Municipal Light & Power, Chugach Electric Association, the
City of Seward and Homer Electric Association. Small by Lower 48 standards, they together
generate a peak load of 875 megawatts, less than some single coal or nuclear plants elsewhere.
Nearly half the existing Railbelt generation capability is scheduled to be retired in 15 years.
Cook Inlet natural gas, which has helped keep rates low, is expected to run low or jump in
price. Energy experts say single utilities do not have the resources to build large projects that
could give consumers the best rates.
The governor's bill would set up a nonprofit corporation with the purpose of providing reliable
wholesale power to the utilities at the lowest cost. The corporation's board would be made up
of two representatives from each utility and one member appointed by the governor.
The second part of the original plan called for the new corporation to work with the Alaska
Energy Authority on issues far more complex, including a transition and finance plan.
Cooperatives and municipal-owned utilities operate under varying state and federal rules and
have different long-term obligations for purchasing fuel and paying off debt incurred for
building current infrastructure.
Balash said the utilities will complete board elections and meet again in June. A task force will
review the governor's bill and make recommendations by Oct. 1, Balash said.
The Legislature's energy committees likely will consider the suggestions then, along with an
"integrated resource plan" reviewing current infrastructure and future power generation and
transmission options.
"We think those are going to be two pretty busy committees over the interim," Balash said.
He acknowledged that approving the entire plan in one session will be a challenge.
"It's going to be a big bite, but we fell reasonably confident that we've got the six utilities
moving in a very similar direction," he said. "We've made a lot of progress here and are
actually encouraged that the six boards are also engaged in this."
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Timeline for Generator Project As of 04/21/09
1) Removal of two decommissioned generators.
a) Charles Forrest and Jim Pipkin are currently making
preparations to relocate generators 1 & 2.
b) Rerouting of pole wires, all secondary (Phone, Internet, etc.).
This is to make clearance room for heavy equipment, both
for the moving of generators 1 & 2 and for clearance of the
building site.
c) Temporary location indicated on map until end of May or
beginning of June.
d) After initial move of the generators then the generators will
be moved to SMIC. The reason for this is a savings of appr.
$10,000.
e) Coordinating with local business to transport to new location.
f) Removal estimated completion time is two weeks
(04/30/09).
2) Removal of potentially contaminated soil.
a) Because of time restraints, financial considerations and
miscommunication with the contractor, the removal of
potentially contaminated soil will be done within the electric
department.
b) On site guidance will be provided by Ron Rozak P.E.
c) Soils may be stored within the Ft. Raymond facility fence;
with the permanent fence still under discussion and some
question as to how much material will have to be removed.
d) Removal estimated completion time is two weeks
(05/13/09).
3) Primary construction of the new generator building (Nikola Tesla
Complex)
a) Considering no delays with the previous two removals, the
estimated time to begin construction is first week of June.
b) Conclusion of the building design includes:
1) Foundations for four generators.
2) One generator up and running.
3) One generator in place to be connected later.
4) Two stations for the future movement of generators 4 & 5.
5) Switchgear for two generators with the ability to expand
to four generators at a later date.
c) There is an emphasis on completing the building portion
before next generation season.
d) With the building portion complete work can continue inside
with respect to getting one new generator online.
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Meeting Date: Aprii 27, 2009
To: City Council
'Through: City Manager Phillip Oates ~~
From: Executive Liaison Anne Bailey~b
Agenda Item: Welhiess For All City Initiative
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Providence, the City of Seward, and other Health and Wellness Entities have tnet to discuss ]tow
to improve the health and wellness of the Seward community. Providence will be facilitating this
community niitiative in the early stages.
"The Wellness For All initiative originated with the 2008 publication of Seward Region's
Community Needs Assessment and the information in the report. The report was funded by the
Providence Seward Medical and Care Center and completed by Applied Survey Research. The
community assessment model provided a c:ompreheusive view of the health issues in the Seward
area based on credible primary and secondary data. This community assessment report is a
baseline ofthe quality of health and health care in Seward.
The Wellness For AlJ Group's overarching goal is to Improve Wellness in the Seward
Community. Four sub-groups have been created focusing on Smoking Cessation, Obesity,
Fluoride, and Increasing Awareness of Programs and Opportunities Available in the Community.
The City of Seward is not taking the lead on the entire initiative but has taken the lead on the
Awareness sub-group. This group's main focus is to:
1. Increase Community Awareness of the health and wellness resources available in
Seep-ard.
2. Provide easier access to the Health and Wellness Information.
A health and wellness resource link will be on the City of Seward website, flyers will be
distributed to health and wellness entities throughout town for distribution, and the information
will he on 2-1-1 (a free health and human services information and referral system).
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