HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-009 Automotive Extricating Equipment CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Sponsored by: Bower
RESOLUTION 2023-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT FUNDED BY THE
STATE OF ALASKA LEGISLATIVE GRANT AGREEMENT NUMBER 23-
DC-022, EMERGENCY EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT CLEARING
HOUSE WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF$15,200.95 WITH NO ADDITIONAL
FUNDS ALLOCATED
WHEREAS, after recognizing a shortfall of extrication equipment along the Seward
and Sterling Highways, Girdwood Fire Chief Michelle Weston lobbied the State of Alaska
to help fund automotive extrication equipment for the highways south of Anchorage; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and
Economic Development (DCCED) awarded a legislative grant in the amount of$312,750 to
fund extrication equipment to multiple agencies throughout Girdwood and the Kenai
Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Fire Department was awarded one set of Multiforce Basic
Lifting Bag Kit,also known as air bags,valued at$9,101.95,and one set of Rescue 42 Telecrib
Truck Kit used for vehicle shoring valued at $6,099.00; and
WHEREAS, this grant does not require any matching funds and all purchases are
made and distributed by the Girdwood Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, this equipment will be used by the Seward Fire Department for automotive
accidents and will provide safer working conditions for the responders and victims.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to accept the
automotive extrication equipment provided by the 2022 State of Alaska Legislative Grant
Agreement Number 23-DC-022 valued at $15,200.95.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,this 23'd
day of January, 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-009
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Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Osenga, Barnwell, DeMoss, Calhoun, Wells, McClure
NOES: Finch
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 23, 2023
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Clinton Crites, Fire Chief
Agenda Item: Resolution 2023-009: Accepting Extrication Equipment Funded By The State
Of Alaska Legislative Grant Agreement Number 23-DC-022, Emergency
Extrication Equipment Clearing House With A Total Value Of $15,200.95
With No Additional Funds Allocated
Background and justification:
Through the Girdwood Fire Chief spearheading State of Alaska grant funding opportunities, as a
byproduct, the City of Seward Fire Department will receive two pieces of automatic extrication
equipment valued at $15,200.95 with no matching funds required. All purchases and distributions
will be through the Girdwood Fire Department. Both of these pieces of equipment are over$2,500
and will be considered capital assets.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: Volume 1-page 9, 2.2.9
Strategic Plan: Page 18
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ No funds-receiving equipment only
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
x Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
x Not applicable
Unassigned Fund Balance and Available Unrestricted Cash Balance Information
Fund (✓):
x General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Water F1 Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Unassigned Fund Balance*: $ *unaudited numbers
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance*: $
91
Finance Director Signature: 5
Attorney Review
RxYes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
x Approve
Resolution
Other:
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