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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-101
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE
EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WATER MAIN
LINE IN THE AMOUNT OF$39,400 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS,several leaks have been forming recently on the main water line inside
the fire hall; and
WHEREAS,the valve at the street and inside the station are not operable for any
service or repairs; and
WHEREAS,there is no other option to make repairs to the existing plumbing without
substantial water line and valve replacements; and
WHEREAS,the water main needs to be dug up,a hot tap placed on the main water line
and new line run into the basement of the fire hall; and
111 WHEREAS,the original 2"main is inadequate for the needs of the building or any
future commercial property needs, and the 6" water line is less expensive than 4"pipe to hot
tap; and
WHEREAS, also included is installing a new valve inside the fire hall, along with
plumbing repairs to the leaking 2" galvanized pipe from the basement and•up into the apparatus
bay; and
WHEREAS, as an emergency repair, Metco has submitted a quote for the project in the
amount of$39,400.00 including the repair to the street and sidewalk after replacing the water main
at the Fire Department.
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 approve the emergency
repair of the Fire Department by METCO Alaska of the water main line in the amount of$39,400.
Section 2.Funding in the amount of$23,900 is hereby appropriated from the General Fund
Reserved Account no. 01000-0000-3400 to Buildings Expense Account 01000-1350-8102.
Section 3.Funding in the amount of$15,500 is hereby appropriated from the General Fund
Reserved Account no. 01000-0000-3400 to the Infrastructure Expense Account 01000-1350-8101.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-101
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska, this 28th
day of August 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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Sue cClure, Mayor
AYES: Wells, Finch, Barnwell, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: DeMoss, Calhoon, Osenga
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 28, 2023
To: City Council
Through: Norm Regis,Acting City Manager
From: Clinton Crites,Fire Chief
Subject: Resolution 2023-101: Authorizing The City Manager To Approve
The Emergency Repair Of The Fire Department Water Main Line
In The Amount Of$39,400 And Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
The Seward Fire Department Station was built in 1963 and has original plumbing throughout the building
and to the street water main. The volunteers and staff use the water at the station for drinking, showering,
sanitation, laundry, filling apparatus, and cleaning.
On 08-07-2023 one of our firefighters came into work to discover a main galvanized water line had burst
and was flooding the apparatus bay and down into our basement into the building permit and fire records
room. Many boxes of legal records had to be dried out and scanned to try to preserve their history,and the
water cleanup of the station required many people and hours to complete. We have a temporary fix to the
leak;however,it is believed the repair will not last long and other rust spots are beginning to show signs of
other future leaks to occur.
The two main shut offs for the water to the station are original valves and cannot be turned off They are
both stuck open and in case of a major leak, the only option would be to shut down water to the entire
Fourth Ave downtown district until the same scope of work can be completed. There are no other options
than to replace the valves so further repair work can be completed.
Multiple contractors were contacted to inquire about fixing the water lines, but only one of them sent in a
quote for the job.
To fix the water main involves some major excavating of the street in front of the station and underground
work. The main water line and associated valves to the station will be replaced and interior pipe
replacement can occur, including the repair to the street and sidewalk after replacing the water main at the
Fire Department.
This project has been reviewed by Metco and is the only company that supplied us with a quote for this
job. Metco has parts on hand and is ready to begin immediate work.
We ask that the amount quoted be approved to fix the essential water main into the building. This is an
emergency situation as the rusting pipes could continue to break causing major flooding and water damage
to the station.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with(citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: Vol 12.2.9,Vol II 13.1
Strategic Plan: Page 13
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Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 39,400.00
This legislation(✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
X Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 39,400.00
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
X Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund(✓):
X General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Available Fund Balance $ 9,782,039
Finance Director Signature:
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Attorney Review
RYes Attorney Signature:
X Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
eAdopt Res.
Other:
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