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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
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Marianna Keil, Vice Mayor
AYES: None
NOES: Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Butts, Darling, Keil
ABSENT: Bardarson
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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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.
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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�
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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.
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