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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SERVICES FOR THE
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING OF THE DIMOND BOULEVARD FROM
HEMLOCK AVENUE TO FORT RAYMOND SUBSTATION
TRANSMISSION LINE FROM DRYDEN AND LaRUE IN THE AMOUNT
OF $49,000 PLUS A CONTINGENCY OF $4,900
WHEREAS, future development along Dimond Boulevard requires a clearly defined
transmission line route; and
WHEREAS,the transmission line to the Seward is a radial feed; and
WHEREAS, although the line is apparently stable, it is past its life expectancy at
approximately thirty years since installation; and
WHEREAS, engineering the transmission line now will help the City to identify any
potential risks to the infrastructure currently in place; and
WHEREAS,currently the line is constructed to 69 kilovolt(kV),designing the transmission
line to 115 kV capacity gives the City future flexibility in operating the line at either 69kV or 115kV;
and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 6.10.120.A.8 allows for specialized products and
professional services exemptions stating, "To the purchase of professional services. Professional
services are those that require special knowledge and judgment that includes analysis, evaluation,
prediction, planning or recommendations and which result in the production of a report or the
completion of a task."; and
WHEREAS, the city will receive the completion of a task in the form of design and
engineering; and
WHEREAS, Jack Anderson of Dryden and LaRue is uniquely qualified to produce these
objectives because of his history designing,engineering and managing the transmission construction
as an employee and later as a contractor for the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS,having this project`shovel ready' could give the City of Seward future funding
opportunities.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-037
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Dryden
and LaRue in the amount of$49,000 for designing and engineering services from contracted services
account in accordance with Seward City Code 6.10.120.A.8 and incorporating the recitals above.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to use a contingency of 10%or$4,900 from
the contracted services for any unforeseen challenges that may arise, subject to pre-approval in
writing by the City Manager.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,this 23"1
day of May.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Jean Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Casagranda, Keil, Butts, Squires, Altermatt, McClure, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Johanna Kinney,
City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: May 23, 2016 �1. �'�c
To: City Council
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Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager
From: John Foutz, Electric Utility Manager
Agenda Item: Dimond Boulevard Transmission Line Design and Engineering
BACKGROUND&JUSTIFICATION:
The current transmission line is beyond its projected life expectancy. Although the line is apparently
stable, it is past its life expectancy at approximately thirty years since installation. The line was
originally built to 69 kilovolt (kV) capacity, however has been gradually upgraded to 115 kV
capacity to within approximately the corner of Hemlock and Dimond.There is only one transmission
line connecting this area with the rest of the Railbelt system. The new transmission line will be an
integral part of the City's current and future path for power delivery. Designing the line to 115 kV
capacity gives the City the flexibility to operate the line at either voltage. It is in the City's best
interest to sole source the design and engineering to Jack Anderson of Dryden and LaRue because he
has intimate knowledge of the City's transmission system from his days working for the City and
later as a contractor with the City on additional transmission and substation projects. Sole sourcing
is allowed in the City code under 6.10.120.A.8 which allows for professional services that require
special knowledge and judgement. The estimated price is based on Mr.Anderson doing a site visit
driving and evaluating the length of the transmission line along Dimond Boulevard from Hemlock
Avenue to Fort Raymond Substation. Unknown alterations may have to be made depending on
Right-of-Way use, permitting and/or accessibility of the transmission line. A 10%contingency is
included for any of these unforeseen barriers.
INTENT:
The intent is to have a`shovel ready'design so that imminent construction projects may plan for and
avoid conflicts in their design and construction. Also this will give us an indication if any of the
structures are presently at risk.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan(1.3, 3.7.3.1, 3.7.3.2): Continue to upgrade and
1. expand utilities to meet existing needs and encourage future X
development.
2 Strategic Plan:Expand customer base within the Seward Electric X
Utility area
3. Other(list): X
FISCAL NOTE: Budgeting for this line item was included in the approved 2016 electric
department contracted services budget.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes NoX Not Applicable X
RECOMMENDATION: gesol uk,ov, 'L0 \ (p -06/
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To approve the appropriation of funds to the purchase of services for the design and engineering of
the Transmission line, on Dimond Boulevard, from Hemlock Avenue to Fort Raymond Substation
to Dryden and LaRue in the amount of$49,000 with a contingency of$4,900.