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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-085
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURSUE FUNDING
FOR TWO ELECTRIC GENERATORS AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS
AND DESIGN/BUILD PROPOSALS FOR FORT RAYMOND GENERATOR
BUILDING AND A WAREHOUSE WITH OFFICE SPACE
WHEREAS, as a direct result of damage to the manufacturing plants caused by Hurricane
Katrina, the manufacturer of replacement parts for the ALCO generators are no longer providing
parts, resulting in two of the City's ALCO generators needing to be replaced immediately, or risk the
loss of consistent energy for the community when a generator fails; and
WHEREAS, constructing a building to house the replacement generators is the best
permanent solution and allows for improved generator control systems, as well as maximizes the
useful life of the generators; and
WHEREAS, the Electric Department has been sharing numerous buildings around the City
for material and equipment storage and the current arrangements are no longer adequate to meet the
needs of the department; and
WHEREAS, the construction of a combined generator facility and a warehouse with office
space would result in long-term cost savings to the City and would improve efficiencies in the
department; and
WHEREAS, the property located on Lot 6A-l, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat No.2,
which is also the location of the City's emergency generators, is owned by the City and is zoned
institutional; and
WHEREAS, this location has easy access for customers and is close to our new areas of
development and would provide for increased security of the City's generation and distribution
facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City administration is authorized to pursue acquisition of two replacement
generators, and to pursue a designlbuild process, including associated facility plans, for the
construction of new facilities for the Electric Department on Lot 5A-l, Fort Raymond Subdivision,
Replat No.2.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-085
Section 2. The City Administration is authorized to pursue any and all funding sources.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council ofthe City of Seward, Alaska, this 27th
day of August, 2007.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Vanta Shafer, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Dunham, Valdatta, Schafer, Bardarson, Thomas, Amberg, Shafer
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 27, 2007
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager
From: Tim Barnum, Electric Utility Manager
Agenda Item: Authorizing the City Manager to pursue
funding and design/build proposals for Fort Raymond
generator building, two generators and a warehouse with
office space
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
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After the August 13 work session, direction was given to begin working towards
replacing 2 generators, a building to house the generators and a warehouse with office
space at the Fort Raymond site.
The Electric Department is proposing the following approach to achieve completion of
this direction:
?Purchase two generators
?RFP for design/build of a generator building and warehouse.
?Evaluate proposals based on specific criteria (design, cost, time to construct,
ability to phase construction, etc.).
?Secure funding
?Begin Phase I construction (Generator building and installation of generators and
controls)
?Begin Phase II construction (Warehouse with office space)
This approach is being proposed to reduce engineering cost and improve overall
efficiencies of the project. It gives us a total package cost, allowing for efficiencies built
into design and construction schedule. Allows for phasing of the project if needed.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of
Procedures.
FISCAL NOTE:
The estimated cost to purchase two generators, upgrade electronic controls, and construct
a warehouse with office space is $8 million.
Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2007- authorizing the City Manager to pursue
funding for two electric generators and design/build proposals for Fort Raymond
generator building and a warehouse with office space.