HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 1992-48Suggested by: Administration
REBOLUTXON NO. g~-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ./..
DONATING LOTS 15 AND 16, BLOCK 11, CARL E. AHLSTROM SUBDIVISION
TO CENTRAL PENINSULA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF HOUSING. . 'i~'
WHEREAS, Ordinance 1488-92 allows the Council, by,resolUtion, to.
donate foreclosed real property valued at less than $10,000, held
by the City for more than ten years, to a non-profit, low incOme~'
housing corporation for the construction of housing, provided.
that such housing shall be returned to the C~ty and Borough tax
rolls upon completion, and
WHEREAS, Central Peninsula Habitat for Humanity,
affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International
low income housing corporation, and
Inc., an
is a non-profit,
WHEREAS, Central Peninsula Habitat for Humanity, Inc. has
identified Lots 15 and 16, Block 11, Carl E. Ahlstrom Subdivis~on
as properties meeting the needs of Habitat families, and
WHEREAS, these properties are foreclosed properties valued at
less than $10,000 each and have been held by the City for more
than ten years, and ·
WHEREAS, there are no assessments or back property taxes,
penalties and interest owed, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that these parcels are
not required for a public purpose.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, that the City Council, by this resolution, donate Lots '15
and 16, Block 11, Carl E. Ahlstrom Subdivision to Central
Peninsula Habitat for Humanity, Inc., for construction of
housing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City shall require construction
of a dwelling on each lot within three years of the effective
date of this resolution, or the property shall be returned to the
City.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 1st day
of July, 1992, and effective on July 1~, 1992. ~--~ ~
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ATTEST.
arol L.- F~eas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
... 6/26/92
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May 5, 1992
Bill Brighton
City of Kenni
210 F, idalgo
Kenat, AK 99611
Dear Bill:
We at Central .Pe.ninsu. la .Habitat for. Humanity, In..c.,.appreciate the assistance you andyour staff
have given us m identifying land statable for a building project.
As. I discuss.ed with yo,u. and will discu, ss with thc Kcnai City Co. tmcil, we hay. e. forme~., the fi~s.t
Alaskan affiliate of Habitat for Humantty International, an organization committed to eliminating
poverty ho,using,., one.house a_t a time. Habitat, through a non-discriminatory family SeleCtion
proc.es.s, setects tamihes needing new or renovated housing. The selected family is required to
pro. vm.e sw?t cq,uity in the b,uil _ding.of their .home ~d in turn is provided a house built by
vottmtccrs rrom me community tor ~c actual cost et* materials for the house. The mortgage is a
no-i,n?rest, no-profit loan enabling thc selected family to have more money available for food,
.clothing.and transportation and giving.them "a hand up, not a hand out." This Habitat program has
oeen active for over fifteen years and has built over 10,000 homes for the needY.
We received our affiliate, status on Mny 1. We ~ a non-profit corporation in the state of Alaska
and arc presently proposing to begin taking applications for a 1992 project. In preparation for that
and future projects, Central Pe.m.'nsula Habi.~t for Humanity is seeking l~d suitable for.building.
new.homes. We ask that thc City of Kenat favorably consider assigning City land to the locnl"
Habitat afffliat, e for the first Alaskan p~ject. This land will be improved~ built upon, and placed On
the tax roll as improved property. Habitat homes are normally 1000- to 1200~squarC,fcethOmes,
built by local contractors and volunteers. ·
After a. review of.available City lands, the local Habitat Site Selection Committee has identified the
followm.g prope.rues as meeting the needs of Habitat families, some being on City water and in an
area of snnflar si .zeal. homes. The properties are identified as ........
Ahlstrom Subdivis.~.o.n.ft~t tmrcel I.D. No. 039-63-15 and 03~3.B1 ...ock H.
' ! - '. [ . ' :' - -. The Habxtat Site Selection
Comnuttee enwsmns building ~e first home in the coming year and at least one home each
~Howing year, improving each of the City lots and placin.g them on .the tax rolls. W.'.e ask that the
Ctty transfer two or more of the above lots to Central Pemnsula Habitat for Humamty, lnc., for
our first projects in Alaska,
We at Habitat are excited about getting started on our first home, and we sincerely hove that y_.o.u
and the ,Council me .tubers.share our enthusiasm and will help us. get a flying start by.~mking City
land avmlable for th~s project. Thank you so much for your assistance to our comm:ttee.
Enclosures
Sincerely,
Barry,,.~dri~n, Site Selection. Committee
CENTRAL PEN~SULA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, ].NC.
P.O. Box 2113, Kcnai, AK 99611
(Message) 283-7797 (Home) 283-7152
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