5.32.020 Qualifications of applicants or bidders.
A. An applicant or bidder for a lease or purchase must be:
1. A citizen of the United States and 19 years of age or over;
2. A permanent resident who has filed a declaration of intention to become a citizen and be 19 years of age or over; or
3. A group, association or incorporation which is authorized to conduct business under the laws of Alaska.
B. A person acting as an agent for a qualified bidder must independently meet the requirements of this section and must file with the mayor, prior to the time set for the auction, a proper power of attorney or a letter of authorization creating such agency. The agent shall represent only one principal, who must meet the qualifications of this section.
C. A person is not a qualified applicant or bidder if:
1. He or she has failed to pay a deposit or payment due to the city in relation to city land in the previous five years and full payment, including interest at the legal rate, is not made;
2. He or she is currently in breach or default on any contract or lease involving land in which the city has an interest;
3. He or she has failed to perform under a contract or lease involving city land in the previous five years and the city has acted to terminate the contract or lease or to initiate legal action; or
4. The city has other good cause to believe that the person is unlikely to make payment or responsibly perform under the lease or other contract. (Prior code § 7.16.020)