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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2008-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE REPAIRS TO
A 1999 F-250 SERVICE TRUCK, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$20,000.00
WHEREAS, the existing vehicle is in need of many expensive repairs and not operational in
its current condition due to some of the needed repairs; and
WHEREAS, repairs are necessary to the most economical use of our employees and
equipment and it is in the interest of public safety to provide reliable response vehicles to the
Electric Utility in order to timely respond to outages and accidents; and
WHEREAS, the replacement of the vehicle using Motor Pool funds was rejected, the
estimated cost of the repairs is $18,333.66 plus towing and a contingency, for an amount not to
exceed $20,000.00, will be paid out of the Electric Enterprise fund 2008 Operating budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to make repairs to a 1999 F-250 Service
Truck for an amount not-to-exceed $20,000.00.
Section 2. Funding for the purchase of this vehicle will come from the Electric Enterprise
fund, 2008 Operating budget account no. 501-5400-5380.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
FAILED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 28`h day of April, 2008.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2008-029
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Clark Corbridge, Mayor
AYES: None
NOES: Kellar, Amberg, Bardarson,
ABSENT: Smith
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Valdatta, Dunham, Corbridge
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 14, 2008
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manage
From: Tim Barnum, Electric Utility Manager
Agenda Item: Authorize the City Manager to make repairs to a
1999 F-250 Service Truck for an amount not-to-
exceed $20,000.00.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The current vehicle is a 1999 Ford F250. The existing vehicle is in need of many
expensive repairs that exceed the value of the vehicle. The vehicle is not operational in
its current condition, due to some of the needed repairs. The 1999 Ford trucks have been
very problematic since they were purchased. There have been numerous factory recalls
as well as reoccurring problems, such as front ends and brakes.
On March 24~' the City Council rejected a resolution that authorized the purchase of a
replacement vehicle, even though the new vehicle would be paid for from the motor pool
fund, be a heavier duty rated vehicle which should alleviate some of the past problems,
reduce maintenance cost and extend the life of the vehicle, allowing for possible value
remaining at the time of its scheduled replacement.
The Electric Department must have the current vehicle repaired so that we can continue
to use our employees and equipment in the most cost effective manor possible and
provide for our basic obligations to our customers.
The estimated cost of parts and labor is $18,333.66 and we are asking for anot-to-exceed
amount of $20,000.00 to cover towing charges and a small contingency, which will be
paid for from the Electric Enterprise Fund 2008 Operating Budget.
Since we have been anticipating replacing the vehicle for the last couple years, we have
been getting by with it but, we aze now at a point that we can no longer "get by" with the
vehicle in its current condition. Even with these repairs being made, we will still be
asking to replace the vehicle in the next budget. This is an example of some of the repairs
that will be made:
• Springs
• Shocks
• Drive lines
• Brakes
• Air Bag system
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• Steering Column
• Engine (overhauUreplace)
• Transmission (overhauUreplace)
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Sewazd City Code,
Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of
Procedures.
Other:
FISCAL NOTE:
To be paid for from the Electric Enterprise Fund, 2008 Operating budget account no.
501-5400-5380.
Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2008-029, authorizing the City Manager to make repairs
to a 1999 F-250 Service Truck for an amount not-to-exceed $20,000.00.
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