HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-87KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-87
Sponsored by: Administration
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACT A, BLOCK 18, ORIGINAL
TOWNSITE OF KENAI BLUFF REPLAT FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF INCLUDING THE
PROPERTY IN THE KENAI BLUFF BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT AND DETERMINING
THAT PUBLIC INTEREST WILL NOT BE SERVED BY AN APPRAISAL.
WHEREAS, the plat of Original Townsite of Kenai Bluff Replat created Tract A, Block 18, which
is jointly owned by the City of Kenai, Kenai River Brewing Company, and Deborah Jean Browne;
and,
WHEREAS, Kenai River Brewing Company and Deborah Jean Browne have agreed to convey
their interest in Tract A, Block 18, Original townsite of Kenai Bluff Replat to the City of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, that portion of Tract A, Block 18, (formerly described as Lot 1, Block 18, U. S. Survey
2970A and B) is owned by Kenai River Brewing Company; and,
WHEREAS, the total purchase price for the portion of Tract A, Block 18, owned by Kenai River
Brewing Company is $2,500.00, plus estimated closing costs of $510.00; and,
WHEREAS, that portion of Tract A, Block 18, (formerly described as Lots 2C, Block 18, and Lot
4B, Block 19, Original Townsite of Kenai Laddville Replat No. 3) is owned by Deborah Jean
Browne; and,
WHEREAS, the total purchase price for the portion of Tract A, Block 18, owned by the Deborah
Jean Browne is $7,530.00, plus estimated closing costs of $510.00; and,
WHEREAS, that portion of Tract A, Block 18, (formerly described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 19,
U. S. Survey 2970A and B) is owned by the City of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code 22.05.135(a), the City may acquire property
needed for a public use without an appraisal if the Council upon resolution determines the public
interest will not be served by an appraisal; and,
WHEREAS, an appraisal does not serve the public interest for these parcels as the purchase
prices are reasonable, consistent with other similar property purchases, and an appraisal would
add an unnecessary cost to the transaction; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized the City Manager to enter into negotiations with
property owners whose parcels have been identified by the United States Army Corps of
Engineers as being needed for the construction of erosion -control structures or to provide
permanent access to support the Kenai Bluffs Bank Stabilization Project; and,
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WHEREAS, the Lower Kenai River has eroded
site of Kenai at an estimated rate of three feet
infrastructure, buildings, and lands; and,
the bluff properties through the Original Town -
per year, causing the loss of public and private
WHEREAS, the subject parcel will be included in the project to stabilize the erosion of the bluff at
the mouth of Kenai River; and,
WHEREAS, funds are available for the subject parcel purchases through Legislative Grant 12 -
DC -377.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the Kenai City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to purchase the
real property known as that portion of Tract A, Block 18 (formerly described as Lot 1, Block 18,
U. S. Survey 2970A and B) Original Townsite of Kenai Bluff Replat owned by Kenai River Brewing
Company for the total purchase price of $2,500.00, plus estimated closing costs of $510.00 on a
form approved by the City Attorney, to be retained by the City for public use.
Section 2. That the Kenai City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to purchase the
real property known as that portion of Tract A, Block 18, (formerly described as Lot 2C, Block 18,
and Lot 4B, Block 19, Original Townsite of Kenai Laddville Replat No. 3) Original Townsite of
Kenai Bluff Replat, owned by Deborah Jean Browne for the total purchase price of $7,530.00,
plus estimated closing costs of $510.00 on a form approved by the City Attorney, to be retained
by the City for public use.
Section 3. An appraisal does not serve the public interest as the purchase price is reasonable,
consistent with other purchases for the project, and the additional cost of an appraisal is
unnecessary and would only add to the cost of the transaction.
Section 4. That the Kenai City Council further finds the acquisition of the subject parcels to
be in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Kenai and that the public interest shall be
served by these acquisitions.
Section 5. That this resolution take effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4th day of November, 2020
ATTEST:
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City
BIRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
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City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave. Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1 907.283.7535 1 www1enaixity
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Willie Anderson, Planning Assistant
DATE: October 26, 2020
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2020-87 — Authorizing the Purchase of Property for the
Public Purpose of Inclusion in the Kenai Bluff Bank Stabilization Project
Resolution 2020-87 would authorize the purchase of a portion of Tract A, Block 18, Original
Townsite of Kenai Bluff Replat for the public purpose of including the parcel in the Kenai Bluff
Bank Stabilization Project from two separate owners.
The property formerly described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 19, U.S. Survey 2970A and B is owned
by the City of Kenai, (this property has eroded to the extent that it is currently under water). The
property formerly described as Lot 1, Block 18, U. S. Survey 2970A and B is owned by Kenai
River Brewing Company. The property formerly described as Lot 2C, Block 18, and Lot 4B, Block
19, Original Townsite of Kenai Laddville Replat No. 3 is owned by Deborah Jean Browne.
A plat was prepared and recorded dividing the property into three parcels. Deborah Jean Browne
will retain ownership of Tract 2C1, Block 18, Original Townsite of Kenai Bluff Replat. Kenai River
Brewing Company will retain ownership of Lot 1A, Block 18, Original Townsite of Kenai Bluff
Replat. Tract A, Block 18, Original Townsite of Kenai Bluff Replat the portion of property that lies
below the bluff and is jointly owned by The City of Kenai, Deborah Jean Brown and Kenai River
Brewing Company. Deborah Jean Browne and Kenai River Brewing Company have agreed to
convey their interest in Tract A, Block 18, to the City of Kenai. A copy of the recorded plat of
Original Townsite of Kenai Bluff Replat is attached for your reference.
Tract A, Block 18, Original Townsite of Kenai Bluff Replat is located along the Kenai River bluff
and has been severely eroded. The United States Army Corps of Engineers identified the parcel
as being necessary for the construction of erosion -control structures or to provide permanent
access to support the Kenai Bluffs Bank Stabilization Project. The aerial imagery map attached
to this memorandum shows the location of the parcel and the severe degree of erosion.
Funding for the purchase would be provided through Legislative Grant 12 -DC -377. The total
estimated cost to acquire the Tract A, Block 18, Original Townsite of Kenai Bluff Replat is
$10,030.00, plus estimated closing costs of $1,020.00.
Deborah Jean Browne has agreed to sale her portion of Tract A, Block 18, to the City of
Kenai for the sum of $7,530.00, plus estimated closing costs in the amount of $510.00;
and
• Kenai River Brewing Company agreed to sale its portion of Tract A, Block 18, to the City
of Kenai for the sum of $2,500.00, plus estimated closing costs in the amount of $510.00
If City Council approves the resolution, the City Manager will move forward to finalize the purchase
of a portion of Tract A, Block 18, Original Townsite of Kenai Bluff Replat for the Kenai Bluffs Bank
Stabilization Project.
Thank you for your consideration.
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