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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2008-058Sponsored by: City Manager CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2008-058 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,770.00 FOR THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF A HONDA 225 HP OUTBOARD MOTOR FROM STORM CHASERS MARINE SERVICES IN FOR THE FIRE VESSEL JOHN FOSTER WHEREAS, the fire vessel John Foster sustained critical damage to one of its Honda 225 HP outboard motors due to salt water ingestion; and WHEREAS, the estimated repair costs of the damage to the existing motor will exceed an economically feasible solution; and WHEREAS, the cost of a new motor will provide a new warranty and immediate replacement; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the community and our visitors to have the fire boat John Foster available as soon as possible as the boat has proven its importance for emergency response. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The Seward Fire Department obtained price quotes for replacement of the Honda 225 HP outboard motors from 3 Alaska vendors and Storm Chasers Marine Services Inc. was the lowest at $12,770.00. Section 2. City Council is authorizing the City Manager to transfer funds from the Harbor MRFF Fund 402-0000-3071 to the General Fund 101-0000-3070 and appropriate the funds to the Fire Department Capital Equipment Fund 101-1220-5930. Section 3. City Council authorizes the City Manager to purchase the 2008 Honda 225 HP outboard motor and install the outboard on the John Foster per quote #13503 by Storm Chasers Marine Services Inc. Section 4. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 23`d day of June, 2008. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2008-058 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Clark Corbridge, Mayor AYES: Dunham, Valdatta, Bardarson, Amberg, Kellar, Corbridge NOES: None ABSENT: Smith ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Je Lewis, C C Ci Clerk ~~tlfRflffff/,I (City Seal) ~a•!`•~ AF s~Nr//~•~ e 4 R~~' -~ o S ~ ~~ ~ r ~ °~ 1.~ S'..~r,, ,J ~ ~ ""~,... r • rr Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: June 23, 2008 , From: David Squires, Fire Chief Thru Phillip Oates, City Manager f~a Agenda Item: Authorizing the City Manager to appropriate fund from the General Fund in the amount of $12,770 for the emergency purchase of a 2008 Honda 225 HP outboard motor from Storm Chasers Marine Services, Inc for the fire boat John Foster. BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: During routine maintenance on the fire boat John Foster it was discovered that one of the Honda 225 HP outboard motors had ingested salt water. Attempts were made to determine how badly the motor was damaged and what repairs would be needed. After initial investigation, it was determined that a complete tear down of the motor would be necessary. It was discovered that both cylinder heads, throttle valve assembly, choke plate, oil pump, pistons, rings and the pulley assembly would all have to be replaced. The estimated cost for the parts without labor was $10,000. The delivery of the parts would be a one week minimum delay, and reassembly of the motor after receipt of parts would be at least two weeks longer depending on the availability of the certified mechanic. The Fire Department staff contacted three of the nearest Alaska Honda vendors to get a quote on the purchase of a new Honda 225 HP outboard motor with a 25 inch tail shaft. Attached to this agenda statement are the three quotes. Only one quote shows the shipping charges and another shows complete labor to install the motor back on the John Foster. We estimate the shipping charges from the vendor in Soldotna will be $100 and the travel/ labor charges to install the motor are estimated at $500. We are recommending purchasing the outboard with installation from Storm Chasers Marine Services Inc. They have the lowest price quote; the 2008 Honda 225 HP outboard motor is in stock and will they install the motor on the John Foster. The fire boat John Foster has proven its worth to our community and for our visitors. The vessel is credited with saving at least 2 lives, rescuing 6 people and has responded to two fires. The John Foster has been used in Search and Rescue missions. It has been integrated into our emergency response system and it is a vital asset to complete our mission. We anticipate a large crowd for the upcoming 4~' of July holiday and want to be prepared for anything that may arise. INTENT: The intent of this resolution is to authorize the City Manager to appropriate the necessary funds to the General Fund, to purchase a 2008 Honda 225 HP outboard from Storm Chasers Marine Services Inc. and to put the fire boat John Foster back into service as soon as possible. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Other: Ci of Seward Emergency Plan FISCAL NOTE: Administration desires to use the Cruise Ship Head Tax Funds for this emergency purchase. The Cruise Ship Head Tax Funds were put into the Harbor MRRF account and it will be necessary to transfer $12,770 from the Harbor MRRF 402-0000-3071 to the General Fund 101-0000-3070 and appropriate these funds to 101-1220-5930 Fire Department Capital Equipment. Approved by Finance Department: RECOMMENDATION: City Council approve Resolution 2008- authorizing the City Manager to transfer funds from the Harbor MRRF fund (402-0000-3071) in the amount of $12,770 to the General Fund (1 O 1-0000-3070) and appropriate to the Fire Department Capital Equipment fund (1 O 1-1220-5930) and authorizing the City Manager to purchase a 2008 Honda 225 HP outboard motor with installation per quote #13509 from Storm Chasers Marine Services Inc.