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Resolution 16-133 Purchase Offer for Jack Gist Subdivision Lot 3 to Enhance Jack Gist Park
Summary
A Resolution of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Prepare a Purchase Offer for Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel No. 17901024, Jack Gist Subdivision Lot 3, in an Amount Not to Exceed Fair Market Value for the Purpose of Enhancing Current Jack Gist Park Facilities. Lewis.
Referred to Parks Art Recreation and Culture Advisory Commission on 12/05/16
Ordinance/Resolution ID:
16-133
Ordinance/Resolution Status:
Adopted
Introduction Date:
12/05/2016
Effective Date:
03/13/2017
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CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA
Lewis
RESOLUTION 16-133
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND PREPARE A PURCHASE OFFER FOR KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PARCEL NO. 17901024, JACK GIST SUBDIVISION LOT 3, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING CURRENT JACK GIST PARK FACILITIES.
WHEREAS, Park and recreational opportunities are important for the quality of life for Homer citizens; and
WHEREAS, A 2.33 acre parcel of land (Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel No. 17901024, Jack Gist Subdivision Lot 3) adjacent to Jack Gist Park is currently listed for sale for $69,500; and
WHEREAS, City of Homer acquisition of this parcel would allow the opportunity to enhance current park facilities and expand facilities in accordance with the Jack Gist Park Improvement Project Phase II as outlined in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, The parcel’s uphill location will specifically help accomplish drainage improvements for the upper ballfield; and
WHEREAS, The parcel’s road access is ideal for developing additional parking space needed for hosting tournaments at the park, which brings economic activity to Homer; and
WHEREAS, Funds from the Land Reserve Account No. 150-0392-4901 with a balance of $151,584.74 can be made available for the purchase of the property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Homer, Alaska, hereby authorizes the City Manager to ascertain a fair market price, negotiate and prepare a purchase offer in an amount not to exceed fair market value for the above described property with the condition that the City Council must approve the purchase price by Ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council, this 5th day of December, 2016.
CITY OF HOMER
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BRYAN ZAK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JO JOHNSON, MMC, CITY CLERK
