1996-25 Authorizing the Acquisition of the Subsurface Estate at the Salonie Creek Rifle Range.KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -25
Introduced by: Mayor Selby
Requested by: Resource Manager
Drafted: Resource Manager
Introduced: 09/05/96
Adopted: 09/05/96
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF THE SUBSURFACE
ESTATE AT THE SALONIE CREEK RIFLE RANGE
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough purchased approximately 700 acres of land
from Leisnoi, Inc. in 1991 that included the Salonie Creek Rifle Range; and
WHEREAS, the rifle range has become an important public facility in which the
citizens of the Borough may safely discharge firearms; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of the rifle range in 1991 included only the surface estate
of the parcel and not the subsurface (sand, gravel and other minerals) estate from
Koniag, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the rights of the subsurface estate owner has become an issue around the
state as the court system has ruled in favor of the subsurface owner in a number of
cases; and
WHEREAS, Koniag, Inc. and the Borough have held numerous discussions since 1991
about the value and rights of the subsurface owner; and
WHEREAS, Koniag, Inc. and the Borough agreed to hire a single appraiser to
determine the subsurface value; and
WHEREAS, the appraisal has been reviewed by the assessor and resource manager
and found to be satisfactory in content and analysis;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH THAT:
Section 1: The mayor is authorized, under KIBC 18.10.010 (H), to purchase the
subsurface estate of the Salonie Creek Rifle Range from Koniag, Inc. for
a sum not to exceed $68,800.
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. 96 -25
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Section 2: The mayor or his designee is authorized to sign all paperwork associated
with the acquisition of this property.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THET DIRK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS FIFTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER
onna F. Smith, CMC /AAE, Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Ga y L. St- ens, Presiding Officer
Resolution No. 96 -25
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