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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012 -021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A
REPLACEMENT VEHICLE IN THE FORM OF A 2012 FORD ESCAPE TO
REPLACE THE 1992 CHEVROLET BLAZER IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,085
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council has been presented in the 2012 motor pool budget a
vehicle replacement number 526 Chevrolet Blazer in the amount of $40,000; and
WHEREAS, the old vehicle number 526 has been decommissioned and recommissioned at
least three times; and
WHEREAS, the old vehicle due to maintenance has become inordinantly expensive,
including an unidentified electrical short, that continually discharges the battery; and
WHEREAS, a more economical vehicle has been chosen for purposes of frequent meetings
by the electric department in Anchorage and with the capability of reaching off -road areas during
emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, the electric department having identified the Ford Escape as a vehicle that will
accomplish the identified needs as well as reduce the fuel consumption for the City; and
WHEREAS, the old truck is unable to be used as a trade -in due to concerns about driving it
to Anchorage and will be placed in the next surplus sale; and
WHEREAS, quotes from three merchants having been obtained and the lowest cost option
being selected.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to purchase a 2012 Ford Escape in the amount of
$22,085.
Section 2. The funds will be allocated from the Motor Pool Purchase account number 102-
1020 -5930.
Section 3. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 12` day of
March, 2012.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012 -021
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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David Seaward, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Casagranda, Shafer, Seaward
NOES: Terry
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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JIhanna Kinn- , CMC
City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: March 12, 2012
To: City Council p
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Through: City Manager Jim Hunt
From: John Foutz, Electric Utility
Agenda Item: Purchase of New Vehicle to Replace vehicle number 526
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In the 2012 motor pool fund, the amount of $40,000 is allocated to purchase a new vehicle to replace
a 1992 Chevy Blazer (vehicle # 526 formerly # 304). The electric department started searching for
options because this vehicle needs replacing due to continued maintenance issues. The mechanics
have been unable to identify a short circuit that causes the vehicle's battery to discharge on a regular
basis if not driven at least once every three days. This vehicle is essentially needed by the electric
department to transport the field engineer, tools and materials throughout the electric system to assist
in customer service. The electric department is transitioning to a more economical vehicle for
purposes of commuting to Anchorage for meetings and training, however the new vehicle must also
go to service locations outside the normally maintained road system, requiring four wheel drive. The
option of using the twenty - year -old old vehicle as a trade -in has been explored, but because of doubts
about the likelihood the vehicle would safely make it to Anchorage and the low estimated resale
value, the idea was discarded. The base price of the new vehicle is $22,085.
INTENT:
To purchase a safe, reliable, and economic vehicle to replace a twenty - year -old vehicle.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan (document source here): X
2. Strategic Plan (document source here): X
3. Other: 2012 Motor pool fund X
FISCAL NOTE:
The 2012 motor pool budget includes funding in the amount of $40,000 for this purchase.
Approved by Finance Department: j.�'����iG
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2012- OZ, authorizing the City Manager to purchase a Ford Escape for
$22,085 as a replacement vehicle for the 1992 Chevy Blazer number 526.