Resolution 17-041 Approving Sale of Lot 47, Homer Spit Sub. Amended

Summary

A Resolution of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Approving the Terms and Conditions for the Sale of T 7S R 13W Sec 1 Seward Meridian HM 0890034 Homer Spit Sub Amended Lot 47, KPB Parcel No. 18103408 and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Negotiations. City Manager.

Ordinance/Resolution ID: 
17-041
Ordinance/Resolution Status: 
Adopted
Introduction Date: 
04/24/2017
Effective Date: 
04/24/2017
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CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

City Manager

RESOLUTION 17-041

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA,  DETERMINING THAT A PUBLIC PURPOSE DOES NOT EXIST FOR  LOT 47 HOMER SPIT SUBDIVISION AMENDED, SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST, SEWARD MERIDIAN, KPB PARCEL NO. 18103408, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH LAND’S END ACQUISITION CORPORATION FOR THE SALE OF LOT 47.  

WHEREAS, HCC 18.12.020 provides that real property that is no longer required for public purpose may be sold; and

WHEREAS, Lot 47 Homer Spit Subdivision Amended is a 3,485 square feet irregular shaped lot that does not meet the minimum development standards; and

WHEREAS, On April 10 the Homer City Council reviewed the 2017 Land Allocation Plan and indicated an interest in selling Lot 47; and

WHEREAS, Due to the location, odd shape, and small size of Lot 47 the City has determined that no public purpose exists for this parcel and that it is in the best interest of the City to sell the lot; and

WHEREAS, Land’s End Acquisition Corporation is the contiguous property owner and has indicated an interest in purchasing the property; and

WHEREAS,  Land’s End Acquisition Corporation was granted a right of entry permit by the City of Homer in 2013 to fill, landscape and construct a lawful freestanding sign on Lot 47; and

WHEREAS, HCC 18.12.050(d) authorizes the disposal of property to an owner of contiguous property of a parcel that contains an area less than the minimum required for improvements without violating setbacks; and

WHEREAS, Homer Real Estate is currently under contract as the Real Estate Agent for the City of Homer per Resolution 16-053 and has successfully negotiated the sale of several City owned parcels; and

WHEREAS, Approval of the disposal of Lot 47, including final terms and conditions of sale, shall be by Ordinance. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Homer, Alaska, determines that a public purpose does not exist for Lot 47 Homer Spit Subdivision Amended and hereby authorizes the City Manager to contract with Homer Real Estate to represent the City in negotiations with Land’s End Acquisition Corporation for the sale of Lot 47 at fair market value.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 24th day of April, 2017.

CITY OF HOMER

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BRYAN ZAK, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, MMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: 2016 Assessed value $34,700