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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
APPROVE EMERGENCY REPAIRS FOR THE LOWELL POINT
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY TO DRAIN MASTERS,INC.IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$70,660,AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS,Seward's Lowell Point Wastewater Treatment Facility operates using air blown
through piping structures throughout the aeration basin; and
WHEREAS,one of the underground air supply lines broke in October, 2020; and
WHEREAS,it was essential that the air supply line was repaired,and the city manager took
emergency action to make the repairs happen; and
WHEREAS, Drain Masters, Inc. quickly provided quotes for the repair costs and installed
approximately 95 feet of 6-inch HDPE CIPP(cured in place pipe)liner,and epoxy resin coated other
air supply pipes to seal lines and prevent air loss; and
WHEREAS, funding for these repairs was available in the City of Seward Wastewater
Enterprise Fund.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. It was in the public's best interest for the city manager to act quickly to make the
necessary emergency repairs for the Lowell Point Wastewater Treatment Facility, and to engage
Drain Masters, Inc. to perform the work.
Section 2. The City Council hereby retroactively authorizes the city manager to approve the
emergency repair orders with Drain Masters, Inc. for the installation of cured in place pipe(CIPP)
lining for$28,570,and epoxy resin coating of air supply piping for$42,090,for a total amount not to
exceed$70,660.
Section 3. Funding in the amount of$70,660 is hereby appropriated from the Wastewater
Enterprise Fund reserves account no. 18000-0000-3400 to contracted services account no. 18000-
4500-7009.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
{ PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,this 11h
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-002
day of January, 2021.
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 11, 2021
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To: City Council
Through: Acting City Manager, Norm Regis
From: Doug Schoessler, Public Works Director
Agenda Item: Emergency Repairs at the Lowell Point Wastewater Treatment Facility
BACKGROUND & USTIFICATION: Seward's Lowell Point Wastewater Treatment Facility
operates utilizing air blown through piping structures throughout the aeration basin. Unfortunately,
one of the underground air supply lines broke in October 2020. It is essential that the air supply line
is repaired.
Drain Masters,Inc has provided the necessary repair estimates to complete this project and return the
sewage treatment facility back to normal operation. The cost of the emergency repairs is:
$28,570.00 for the installation of the cured in place pipe lining and seal, and$42,090.00 for epoxy
resin coat pipe system repairs. The total for the pipe repairs is $70,660.00.
INTENT: The intent of this resolution is to authorize the Acting City Manager to approve work
orders with Drain Masters,Inc. for the installation of cured in place pipe lining for$28,570.00,and
epoxy resin coat pipe Ining and seal for$42,090.00, for a total order sum not to exceed$70,660.00.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NIA
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1.TCOMprehensive Plan (document source here): 11.13.5 X
2. Strategic Plan (document source here): X
3. Other(fist): Lowell Point Wastewater Facility Operations and X
Maintenance Plan.
FISCAL NOTE:
Funding for these repairs come from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund reserves account to contracted
services account no. 18000-4500-7009.
Approved by Finance Department: -
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ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION:
For City Council to authorize these work orders with Drain Masters, Inc. for the Lowell Point
Wastewater Treatment Facility emergency repairs.
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