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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-077
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. (EPS) TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
REFURBISHMENT AND VOLTAGE CAPACITY UPGRADE OF THE
LAWING SUBSTATION AT MILEPOST 25 OF THE SEWARD HIGHWAY
IN A NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $175,972 AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS
WHEREAS, the refurbishment of the Lawing Substation is a component of the
Electric Department's overall transmission infrastructure rebuild project; and
WHEREAS, the refurbishment will also result in the substation's voltage capacity
being upgraded from its existing 69kV to 115k; and
WHEREAS, engineering design of the Lawing Substation is important to ensure the
completion of the substation construction stays within the timeline of the overall infrastructure
project; and
WHEREAS, EPS has provided engineering.design and maintenance support services
to the City's Electric Department for approximately 45 years; and
WHEREAS, the completion of this important substation work, along with the
completion of the overall transmission infrastructure project, will help improve system
reliability for up to 40 years.
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 enter into a contract with Electric
Power Systems, Inc. to provide engineering services for the refurbishment and voltage capacity
upgrade of the Lawing Substation.
Section 2. Funding in the not -to -exceed amount of $175,972 is hereby appropriated from
Electric Fund Unassigned reserves account 15000-0000-3710-0000-15340 and transferred to Fund
15340-0000-8103 Capital Equipment Expense account.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this the
loth day of July, 2023.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-077
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Finch, Osenga, Calhoon, Demoss, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wells, Barnwell
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 10, 2023
To: City Council
Through: Norm Regis, Acting City Manager
From: Rob Montgomery, General Manager Electric
Subject: Resolution 2023-077: Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With
Electric Power Systems, Inc. (EPS) To Provide Engineering Design Services For
The Refurbishment And Voltage Capacity Upgrade Of The Lawing Substation At
Milepost 25 Of The Seward Highway In A Not -To -Exceed Amount Of $175,972
And Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
This refurbishment and voltage upgrade project is a component of the larger transmission infrastructure
rebuild project currently underway. The work will include a nearly complete rebuild of the Lawing
Substation with new transformers, circuit breakers and related equipment. The substation's voltage
capacity will also be increased from 69kV to 115kV.
Since it's another key part of the overall infrastructure project, it's critical that this work stay on schedule.
EPS has provided the City with engineering design services and maintenance support for approximately
45 years.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.7.1.4 "Continue to upgrade and expand utilities to meet existing needs and
encourage future development."
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 175,972
This legislation (():
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
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$
$ 175,972
$
15340-0000-8103
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
X
SMIC
Parking
Other
Available Fund Balance: $5,934,605
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Electric
Water
15340-000-8103
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
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Attorney Review
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Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
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Approve Res.
Other: