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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2015-020 FAILED Sponsored by: Hunt First Public Hearing: March 23, 2015 Second Public Hearing and Adoption: April 13, 2015 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2015-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE KENAI PENINSULA HOUSING INITIATIVE (KPHI) DONATING APPROXIMATELY A 0.7 ACRE PORTION OF KPB PARCEL 14734005, KNOWN AS PAT WILLIAMS PARK FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AN INDEPENDENT SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY UPON CONDITION OF KPHI BEING AWARDED ALL OTHER NECESSARY FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLETION WHEREAS, the lack of non-income based senior housing in Seward has been identified as a leading cause of seniors needing to leave the community in order to find adequate facilities; and WHEREAS, relocating away from family, friends, and medical and social support systems is especially traumatic for our seniors; and WHEREAS, a dedicated group of local volunteers has for years explored options for developing an appropriate non-income based senior living facility in Seward, and has most recently partnered with the Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative (KPHI) to formalize and further their effort on behalf of the community; and WHEREAS, KPHI is a private non-profit corporation who has successfully developed housing projects across the Peninsula serving senior, special needs, and low income populations; and WHEREAS, KPHI's experience and history suggest that they are the most likely entity to successfully procure grant funding to develop a senior housing facility in Seward; and WHEREAS, key to a successful grant application is a commitment of site control for the location of the proposed facility; and WHEREAS, KPHI and the local volunteers have looked at several sites locally, and find the northern portion of Pat Williams Park the most suitable; and WHEREAS, preliminary seismic and geotechnical analysis by KPHI confirm that the site is suitable for up to 14 units and associated land features; and CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2015-020 WHEREAS, KPHI proposes to develop the facility in two phases; each to be a five or six-plex; and WHEREAS, KPHI desires to do the replatting necessary to delineate the northern lot, to acquire this property, and to develop the senior housing facility, all subject to grant award(s) sufficient to fund the first phase of project; and WHEREAS, the City desires to support and facilitate where feasible senior housing in the community; and WHEREAS, the entire parcel is currently used for tent camping and portable restrooms during the summer; approximately one-quarter of the parcel would no longer be available for camping under this transfer; and WHEREAS,the parcel zone designation is currently Park, and rezoning for the lot newly created through replat would be required; and WHEREAS, donating land constitutes a less than fair market value transaction, and requires the Council to find such a transaction to be in the public's interest as a condition of authorizing the transfer; and WHEREAS, as a condition of transfer of title to the land, the City will require that replatting, rezoning, and proof of financing sufficient to complete Phase 1 of the development are completed to the satisfaction of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that: Section 1. The City of Seward hereby authorizes the City Manager pursuant SCC 7.05.120 and 7.05.150 to execute, upon completion of necessary replatting and rezoning, and proof of financing for Phase 1 of the development, the transfer of title for property referenced here as the western half, approximately, portion of KPB Parcel #14734005 north of the easterly extension of Sixth Avenue and to be further described through replat, and a minimum size for the development of a minimum of 5 units (approximately 0.7 acres) to the Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative (KPHI) for less than fair market value and for the sole purpose of developing non- income based senior housing facility. Section 2. KPHI agrees to complete at its own expense all replat and rezoning actions necessary for the development of the property, and to provide proof of financing sufficient for at least Phase 1 of the project as prior conditions of transfer of title, and to pay all closing costs and fees for said property as consideration to the City for the properties. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2015-020 Section 3. The Seward City Council finds the disposal of these properties, as described in Sections 1 and 2 above, to be in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Seward and that the public interest will be served by disposing of the property interest for less than the fair market value, in accordance with the recitals above which are incorporated herein. No appraisal is necessary pursuant to SCC 7.05.150. Section 4. If the action items in Section 2 above are not completed by March 23, 2020 the authorization to transfer the land lapses unless further authorized by the City Council. Section 5. Pending transfer of title of lapsing or re-authorization of this proposed transfer,the land remains available for use by the City. Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage and posting. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13th day of April, 2015. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA FAILED Marianna Keil, Vice Mayor AYES: None NOES: Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Butts, Darling, Keil ABSENT: Bardarson ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: FAILED Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: March 23, &April 13, 2015 From: Ron Long, Assistant City Manager -4.1.----4---&106.P Agenda Item: Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with the Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative (KPHI) Donating approximately 44 03 Acres of the Northern and Western Portion of Pat Williams Park For the Sole Purpose of Developing an Independent Senior Housing Facility BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: A lack of non-income based senior housing in Seward has been identified as a leading cause of seniors leaving the community in order to find adequate facilities. Relocating away from family, friends, and medical and social support systems is especially traumatic for our seniors. A dedicated group of local volunteers has for years explored options for developing an appropriate non-income based senior living facility in Seward, and has most recently partnered with the Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative (KPHI) to formalize and further their effort on behalf of the community. KPHI is a private non-profit corporation that has successfully developed housing projects across the Peninsula serving senior, special needs, and low income populations. KPHI's experience and history suggest that they are the most likely entity to successfully procure grant funding to develop a senior housing facility in Seward. Key to a successful grant application is a commitment of site control for the location of the proposed facility. KPHI and the local volunteers have looked at several sites locally, and find the northern portion of Pat Williams Park the most suitable. Preliminary seismic and geotechnical analysis by KPHI confirm that the site is suitable for up to 14 units and associated land features. KPHI proposes to develop the facility in two phases; each to be a five or six-plex. They desire to do the replatting necessary to delineate the northern lot, to acquire this property, and to develop the senior housing facility, all subject to grant award(s) sufficient to fund the first phase of project. The City desires to support and facilitate where feasible senior housing in the community. The entire parcel is currently used for tent camping and portable restrooms during I the summer; approximately half one quarter of the parcel would no longer be available for camping under this transfer. The parcel zone designation is currently Park, and rezoning for the lot newly created through replat would be required. Donating land constitutes a less than fair market value transaction, and requires the Council to find such a transaction to be in the public's interest as a condition of authorizing the transfer. As a condition of transfer of title to the land, the City will require that replatting, rezoning, and proof of financing sufficient to complete Phase 1 of the development are completed to the satisfaction of the City. INTENT: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with the Kenai Peninsula Borough I Housing Initiative (KPHI) donating approximately 4-8 0.7 Acres of the Northern Portion of Pat Williams Park for the Sole Purpose of Developing an Independent Senior Housing Facility. 9 CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Comprehensive Plan: 3.2 Land Use 1. 3.7.3 Continue to improve the quality and efficiency of city X governmental services. Strategic Plan: Goals and Objectives 2 Adjust local development regulations, where appropriate, to encourage X development that is consistent with our economic base vision and a high quality of life for residents. FISCAL NOTE: gross revenues of approximately $71,750. When adjusted for estimated expenses, the net loss camping season from May 1 through September 30; revenues are offset by reduced expenses are full; half the season sites are one third full; that RVs are present only 10%of the season. The 0.7 acres in the site as amended contains four tent camping sites, including the only ADA site (usually higher in demand). The estimated loss of revenue from these sites is $3,000 per year, representing —280 camper nights. No corresponding estimation of expenses has been applied. Approved by Finance Department: att,2 ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes: No: r hu+ V�ViStC� siatc,knerrO j. RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Resolution 2015- 02,E Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an I agreement with the Kenai Peninsula Housing Facility (KPHI) Donating Approximately 44 0.7 Acres of the Northern portion of Pat Williams Park for the sole purpose of developing an independent senior housing facility upon condition of KPHI being awarded all other necessary funding for the project development and completion. 1 0