MEMORANDUM

TO: Timothy Navarre, Assembly President

Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Members

THRU: Dale L. Bagley, Borough Mayor

THRU: Max J. Best, Planning Director

FROM: Roy E. Dudley, Land Management Agent

DATE: June 27, 2002

SUBJECT: Ordinance 2002-25 Authorizing Retention or Sale of Certain Real Property Obtained by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Through Tax Foreclosure Proceedings

Through tax foreclosure proceedings pursuant to AS 29.45.290 et seq. the Borough has obtained a Clerk's Deed to the real property listed in the subject ordinance.

Notice of sale was sent to last owners of record by certified mail within five days after first publication of the introduction of the ordinance.

A preliminary tax foreclosure brochure of parcels proposed for the 2002 auction was sent for review and comment to the KPB School District, all KPB administrative departments, and KPB Service Areas.

The subject ordinance authorizes the retention of 13 parcels for public purposes with recommended classifications. The ordinance also authorizes the sale of 35 parcels by public outcry auction. The tax foreclosure auction is scheduled for September 28, 2002.

No public comment has been received to date.

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the subject ordinance during its regularly scheduled July 22, 2002 meeting.