1991-19 Exchange Of Lot 17, Block 1, Russian Creek Alaska Subdivision For Tract E Of Tract A, Bells Flats Alaska SubdivisionIntroduced by:
Mayor Selby
Recommended by:
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Planning & Zoning Commiss'6n
Drafted by:
CDD Di ctor
Introduced:
0 /02/91
Died:
6/20/91
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 91-19
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF LOT 1'f, BLOCK 1,
RUSSIAN CREEK ALASKA SUBDIVISION FOR TRACT F TRACT A,
BELLS FLATS ALASKA SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Planning and Zonip6 Commission and Assembly
have previously reviewed and recommend d for disposal Lot 17, Block 1,
Russian Creek Alaska Subdivision, with determination that it is no longer
required for municipal purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough
Kodiak Island Borough
recommended that the Boro
Alaska Subdivision for Traci
and
anog and Zoning Commission and the
-1' and Recreation Committee have
exchange Lot 17, Block 1, Russian Creek
of Tract A, Bells Flats Alaska Subdivision;
WHEREAS, Tract E of TracZBell lats Alaska Subdivisionis available for exchange;
and
WHEREAS, there is a neeand for off-street parking to support sport fishing
activity in thehe tract to be acquired; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak stand Borough exercises non -area wide parks and recreation
power a has the authority to provide recreation facilities for residents and
visitors and
WHEREAS, KI Section 2.43.010 states that the Parks and Recreation Committee is
powered to identify existing and future recreational demands including
Indoor and outdoor recreation; and
WHEREAS, unregulated parking by sportfishing enthusiasts and sightseers has created
/ congestion at the Russian Creek Bridge; and
this congestion has created a hazard for vehicles traveling Rezanof Drive
Road and pedestrians crossing the highway to view or fish for Salmon; and
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WHEREAS, Tract E of Tract A, Bells Flats Alaska Subdivision has been identified a a
suitable site for a parking area and is of adequate size to accomm ate
other community uses that require a centralized location in theW mens
Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Committee has recommended t t funds be
dedicated to provide for project completion by the Syeh
f 1991; and
WHEREAS, alternative locations for off—street parking will not mcurrent and
future parking demands as well as the tract to be acnd
WHEREAS, the exchange is in the Borough's best interest, in at the real property to
be acquired, as part of the exchange, will be de loped to provide support
for recreational activities (sport fishing) as well as to reduce traffic
congestion and safety hazards that result fro intensive recreation activity
in the area during the fishing season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY T KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY THAT:
The Borough Mayor is authoriz to exchange Lot 17, Block 1, Russian
Creek Alaska Subdivision for Tract E of Tra A, Bells Flats Alaska Subdivision subject
to the following terms and conditions:
1./nd
value of the real pro 6rties shall be determined by the Kodiak Island
Borough sor. The exchange s II be for equivalent values (i.e., if the properties are
not equallue the difference ' I be made up in cash);
2.idence of market le title of the real properties shall be determined by a
current tiort for each of a properties; and
3.y costs asso ' ted with the exchange are to be borne equally by the
private prowner an he Borough.
4.at steps b taken in conjunction with this land exchange to create safe
access tofrom th river, including but not limited to:
the eduction of the speed limit in the vicinity of the Russian Creek
Bridge; aa installation of warning lights in the vicinity of the Russian Creek
Bridge;athe creation of a pedestrian crosswalk. The administration is further
directed tide for Parks and Recreation Committee review prior to the start of any
constructthe property acquired by this exchange.
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