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RESOLUTION 2021-133
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF AN ICE MELT SYSTEM
FOR THE SEWARD ANIMAL SHELTER FROM DAWSON
CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,998.65 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the new animal shelter building will include concrete work on the
exterior of the building, and
WHEREAS, an ice melt system can greatly extend the life of the concrete work, and
WHEREAS,the ice melt system will extend into the parking area for disabled patrons
making the shelter more safely accessible in the winter, and
WHEREAS,the ice melt system will also ensure the exterior kennels are clear of ice
and snow and available for use in the winter, and
WHEREAS, the funding for this purchase will not come from the contingency already
built into the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the city manager to purchase an
ice melt system for the Seward Animal Shelter from Dawson Construction for the amount of
money quoted above.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of$31,998.65 is hereby appropriated in the 2022 budget
from General Fund reserves account no. 01000-0000-3400 to capital equipment account no.
01000-1212-8103.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska,this 22`d
day of November, 2021.
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risty Terry, ayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-133
AYES: McClure, Osenga, DeMoss, Calhoon, Wells, Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: Casagranda
ABSTAIN: None
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Brenda J. Ballo , MMC
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 22, 2021
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Alan Nickell, Chief of Police
Agenda Item: Resolution 2021-133: Approving the Purchase of an Ice Melt System for the
Seward Animal Shelter from Dawson Construction in the Amount of
$31,998.65 and Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
Resolution 2021-078 approved the design and construction of an animal shelter. While the
resolution to build the shelter does possess a contingency of roughly $170,000; the idea was
presented to add a snow melt system to the added concrete work around the building. Rather than
spend more of the contingency for the project, it is being requested of council to decide whether to
buy the snow melt system as a stand-alone purchase.
The original bid presented to council was for$70,000-75,000 to do a radiant heat system. Since the
original presentation, administration has reworked the offer with the builder and re-thought the
system as a whole to make it more affordable. The current bid to add the ice melt system would
cost $31,988.65. This newly designed ice melt system will only cover the concrete work on the
exterior of the building to include the sidewalks,the ADA accessible parking space, and the exterior
kennel area.
If the same metrics which were originally presented to council are applied to see the value and cost
savings of this venture, the system will pay for itself much faster than originally thought.
Examples of other ice melt systems in the city to take note of for effectiveness and longevity of the
concrete work thanks to the lack of ice melt being used on the concrete include but are not limited
to;
1) The Alaska SeaLife Center
2) The Seward Middle School
3) The sidewalks at 4th and Adams outside Petro Plaza
Besides the cost savings of preserving the concrete work for as long as possible, the benefit of
being able to provide a safe,winter accessible ADA accessible parking space should not be ignored.
Also, the animal control officers will be free to do their normal duties and not have to spend hours
at a time shoveling, ice chipping, and otherwise maintaining the walkways.
Consistency checklist:
Comprehensive Plan: XXX
Strategic Plan: XXX
Other: XXX
Fiscal note: Funding will be appropriated from General Fund reserves account no. 01000-0000-
3400.
Finance Department approval: -S"4 =
Attorney Review✓:
Yes ❑ No ❑ Not applicable x❑
Recommendation
City Council approve Resolution 2021-133.