FY2026-06 Authorizing Disposal By Lease Of A Portion Of Uss 2539 Lt 1 Remainder Womens Bay1
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2026-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AUTHORIZING
DISPOSAL BY LEASE OF A PORTION OF USS 2539 LT 1 REMAINDER WOMENS BAY
WHEREAS, Kodiak Island Borough Code (KIBC) 18.20.030 requires review of each disposal
of borough land by the planning and zoning commission before submission to the assembly; and
WHEREAS, the code requires that the planning and zoning commission, by resolution, shall
make a recommendation to the assembly regarding the proposed land disposal referenced; and
WHEREAS, the planning and zoning commission has reviewed and recommended approval of
this disposal via their resolution number 2026-07; and
WHEREAS, the code states that borough land disposal not subject to approval by ordinance
are subject to approval by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough assumed management of USS 2539 LT 1 REMAINDER
WOMENS BAY and a long-term lease of a tract of the land consisting of approximately 73 acres
within this parcel from the State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the tract of leased land is commonly known as the Kodiak Fairgrounds; and
WHEREAS, the 55 -year lease assumed by the Kodiak Island Borough expires on November 3,
2025; and
WHEREAS, the lessee, Kodiak Rodeo and State Fair, Inc., has requested continued occupation
of this tract of land; and
WHEREAS, the code allows for the disposal by lease for up to twenty-five (25) years to a
nonprofit corporation at a reasonable rental rate, taking into account the purpose for which the
real property is to be used.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that disposal by lease of a portion of USS 2539 LT 1 REMAINDER WOMENS BAY,
commonly known as the Kodak Fairgrounds is authorized; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Manager or her designee is directed to enter into
lease negotiations with Kodiak Rodeo and State Fair, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, for a term not
to exceed 25 years, at a reasonable rental rate taking into consideration the purpose for which
the real property is to be used (KIBC 28.40.020(B)).
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ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SECOND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor
A TEST:
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Mova- M. Javier, M It,C, Borough Clerk
VOTES:
Ayes: Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, Johnson, LeDoux, and Smiley
Noes: None
1 Vacant Seat on the Assembly
Resolution No. FY2026-06
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