HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-018 Vertical Break Switches CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Sponsored by: Bower
RESOLUTION 2023-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE FROM
ROYAL SWITCHGEAR NINE 115KV VERTICAL BREAK SWITCHES
FOR INSTALLATION IN THE FORT RAYMOND SUBSTATION IN A
NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $167,455, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS
WHEREAS,Royal Switchgear was selected as the preferred vendor for the vertical break
switches following outreach to multiple vendors; and
WHEREAS,Royal Switchgear provided the lowest bid while also meeting all operational
specifications; and
WHEREAS, vertical break switches are an essential part of any power plant or
substation in that they stop power from being transmitted to the grid when there is a fault on
a circuit, thereby preventing outages on the grid; and
WHEREAS, these new switches will replace the existing, older break switches
located in the Fort Raymond Substation; and
WHEREAS,the not-to-exceed amount includes$10,000 for testing to ensure the switches
meet seismic requirements; and
WHEREAS, the installation of these new switches are part of the larger infrastructure
project planned for the City over the next 2-4 years to replace aging equipment and increase
the transmission system's overall capacity.
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 nine vertical break switches
from Royal Switchgear for the Fort Raymond Substation,including an additional$10,000 to complete
seismic analysis testing to ensure the switches meet seismic requirements.
Section 2. Funding in the not-to-exceed amount of$167,455 is hereby appropriated from
the System Infrastructure Project budget via the approved Revenue Bond from Electric Fund
reserves account no.15000-0000-3710 to be transferred to the Electric Critical Infrastructure Fund
15340-0000-3700 and appropriated into 15340-0000-8101 Infrastructure Expense Account.
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-018
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13th
day of February, 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Osenga, Finch, DeMoss, Calhoon, Wells, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barnwell
ABSTAIN: None
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 13, 2023
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Rob Montgomery, General Manager - Electric
Agenda Item: Resolution 2023-018: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Nine 115kV
Vertical Break Switches from Royal Switchgear for Installation in the Fort
Raymond Substation in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $167,455, And
Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
In 2023, construction work to replace aging transmission infrastructure and upgrade system voltage
capacity will get underway. To upgrade system voltage capacity, the existing transformers and
related equipment in the Fort Raymond Substation must be replaced.
Vertical break switches are an essential part of any power plant or substation in that they stop
power from being transmitted onto the grid when there is a fault on a circuit, thereby preventing
outages on the grid. The new vertical break switches will replace the existing, older switches in the
substation. Additionally, the installation of the new switches is part of the larger transmission
infrastructure project planned for the city over the next 2-4 years.
Multiple vendors were contacted about the vertical break switches and Royal Switchgear provided
the lowest bid while also meeting all operational specifications.
The not-to-exceed amount includes $10,000 for testing to ensure the switches meet seismic
requirements.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive 3.7.1.4 "Continue to upgrade and expand utilities to meet existing needs and
Plan: encourage future development."
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
x Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 167,455, includes $10,000 for seismic testing
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s): 15340-0000-8101
x Not budgeted
Not applicable
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Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
✓ General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Wat F1 Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Fund Balance/Net position — restricted $ 9,486,364
Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $ 7,426,000
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $ 16,086,334
Finance Signature: s4eav-
Attorney Review
RxYes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
eApprove Resolution
Other:
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