FY2007-13-Tax Foreclosed PropertyKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. FY2007 -13
Introduced by: Manager Gifford
Requested by: Finance Department
Drafted by: Finance Department
Introduced: 03/15/2007
Public Hearing: 04/19/2007
Adopted: 04/19/2007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
DETERMINING THE NEGOTIATION OF A SALE AT FAIR MARKET VALUE OF A TAX
FORECLOSED PROPERTY TO THE 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 2004 and previous
years; and
WHEREAS, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has expressed an interest in
purchasing parcel T31S R28W TL 3204 Amook Bay at fair market value from the borough; 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;
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 hereby authorizes the manager to negotiate a sale of former refuge
property to USFWS for fair market value. 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:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS NINETEENTH DAY OF APRIL 2007
Nova M. Javier, CMC, Borough 'lerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Jerme M. Selb : • .: ayor
Ordinance No. FY2007 -13
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