FY2007-02 - Foreclosed PropertyAN ORDINANCE OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
DETERMINING THE SALE AT FAIR MARKET VALUE OF A TAX FORECLOSED
PROPERTY TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
WHEREAS, certain real property has been deeded to the Borough through tax foreclosure proceedings
pursuant to AS 29.45.290 for delinquent payment of taxes for 2001 and previous years; and
WHEREAS, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has expressed an interest in purchasing
parcel T3OS R28W TL 1804 Zachar Bay at fair market value from the borough and the assembly removed
it from the land sale held on October 22, 2005 per resolution FY2006 -06A; and
WHEREAS, KIBC 18.20.100 (B) Disposal for fair market value allows the assembly and its agents to
directly negotiate with the United States, the state of Alaska, or any political subdivision thereof upon a
finding by the assembly that the disposal will allow the use of the land for a public purpose beneficial to the
borough; and
WHEREAS, the property was once part of the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge (KNWR) and the
reacquisition by USFWS will promote efficient management for public recreation and refuge for wildlife is
consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, the assessor has reviewed all pertinent information submitted to the Manager from USFWS
and has determined the offer of $20,000 is at fair market value and his findings and supporting documents
are available in the clerk's office for review;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THAT:
Section 1: This ordinance is not of a general application and shall not be codified.
Section 2: The assembly is approving and directing the manager to complete the sale of former Refuge
property to USFWS for fair market value as stated in attached offer letter. The proceeds of any
sale shall be distributed in the same manner as the proceeds of a tax sale under AS
29.45.480 (B).
ATTEST:
Nova M. Javier, Borou r h Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. FY2007 -02
Introduced by Manager Gifford
Requested by: Finance Department
Drafted by: Finance Department
Introduced: 07/06/2006
Public Hearing: 07/20/2006
Adopted: 07/20,2006
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS TWENTIETH DAY OF JULY 2006
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Jer
e M. Selby, Borough Mayo
Ordinance No. FY2007.02
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