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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-078
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE FROM
CLEVELAND/PRICE, INC. (ANIXTER) A UNITIZED VERTICAL BREAK
SWITCH IN A NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $66,257 FOR
INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF NASH ROAD AND THE
SEWARD HIGHWAY, ALLOWING SEWARD CREWS TO MORE
EFFECTIVELY CONTROL THE FLOW OF ELECTRICITY ON THE
LOCAL GRID AND ISOLATE SERVICE -RELATED ISSUES FOR
REPAIR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the new unitized vertical break switch will improve service by allowing
electric crews to isolate sections of the grid as needed to address service -related issues; and
WHEREAS, the new switch will allow crews to perform maintenance on a specific
section without interrupting service to customers on other sections of the Seward grid; and
WHEREAS, the Electric Department sought estimates from five industry vendors for
the new switch and Cleveland/Price was the sole vendor offering a "load break" capable
switch within a reasonable timeframe; and
WHEREAS, the purchase and installation of this new switch is included in the Phase I
engineering plans and overall cost estimate provided by engineering consultant, Dryden & LaRue;
and
WHEREAS, the new switch is a key component in providing improved system reliability
and service to Seward and the surrounding area.
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 purchase a unitized vertical break switch
that will allow Seward crews to isolate service -related issues so that service will remain uninterrupted
to most customers during power outages and scheduled maintenance activities.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $66,257 is hereby appropriated from the Phase I
Infrastructure Project budget via the approved Revenue Bond from Electric reserves account no.
15000-0000-3400 to contracted services account no. 15000-3004-7009.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-078
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this the
276 day of June 2022.
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DeMoss, Wells, McClure, Casagranda, Calhoon, Osenga, Terry
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 27, 2022
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Rob Montgomery, General Manager - Electric
Agenda Item: Resolution 2022-078: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase from
Cleveland/Price Inc. (Anixter) a Unitized Vertical Break Switch in a Not -to -
Exceed Amount of $66,257 for Installation at the Intersection of Nash Road
and the Seward Highway, Allowing Crews to More Effectively Control the
Flow of Electricity on the Local Grid and Isolate Service -Related Issues for
Repair and Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
Phase I infrastructure work is expected to get underway in the spring of 2023. As part of the
construction, engineering plans call for the installation of a unitized vertical break switch that will
allow Seward crews to open (disconnect) or close (connect) an electric circuit, thereby isolating
sections of Seward's grid as needed to address service -related issues. With the ability to isolate the
issues on the system, service to customers in other areas will not be interrupted as
work/maintenance is performed on the isolated section.
In seeking a vendor for the switch, five vendors—Cleveland/Price (Anixter), Potelcom, Hess
Corporation, Gore Electric and Turner Electric —were contacted. Cleveland/Price was the only vendor that
responded offering a true"load break" capable switch within a reasonable timeframe of 28-32 weeks.
The purchase of and installation of this new switch is included in the Phase I engineering plans and
overall cost estimate provided by engineering consultant, Dryden & LaRue. The switch is a key
component in providing improved system reliability and service to Seward and the surrounding area.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
3.7.1.4 "Continue to upgrade and expand utilities to meet existing needs and
Comprehensive Plan: encourage future development."
Strategic Plan: Reduce Energy Costs — Expand customer base within the Seward Electric utility area
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 66,257
Th s legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
x
$
$ 66,257
$
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Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Revenue Bond funding (15000-0000-3400 to Contracted Services
account number 15000-3004-7009)
Unassigned Fund Balance and Available Unrestricted Cash Balance Information
Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Unassigned Fund Balance*:
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Wastewater
Healthcare
*unaudited numbers
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance*: $
Attorney Review✓
x
Yes
Not applicable
Finance Director Signature:
Administration Recommendation
x
Adopt Resolution
Other:
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