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CITV OF SEWARD. ALASKA
RESOLLITIOTI 2023438
A RESOIATITON OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE my OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTIEIORIZIN.G TILE CITY MANAGER TO PAY ClikrUAC.I1
rise:rum ASSOCIATION (IN 2112.4) FOR TRANSMISSION RICITDOF-
WAY CLEARING. BETWM CEA'S DAMS OMER SCASTATION
NEAR COOPER LANDING OW SEX/YAWS LAW1M SUBSTATION
NEAR MOOSE PASS IN 1TIE NOT-TO-EXCEEO' AMOUNT OF $423,550
AND APPROPRIATED FUNDS
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NOW, THEREIVRE. BE tr RESOLVE:D BY THE CITY COUNCIL '01F TIW CITY
OF SEWARD. ALASKA, !NJ.;
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Resolution 2023-138
City Council Agenda Statement '.1 r
Meeting Date: December 18, 2023
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Rob Montgomery, Electric General Manager
Subject: Resolution 2023-138: Authorizing The City Manager To Pay Chugach
Electric Association (CEA) For Transmission Right -Of -Way Clearing
Between CEA's Dave's Creek Substation Near Cooper Landing And
Seward's Lawing Substation Near Moose Pass In The Not -To -Exceed
Amount Of $423,550 and Appropriated Funds.
Background and justification:
The City of Seward Electric Department owns approximately 75 miles of high -voltage
transmission line. Nearly 42 miles of this transmission follows a right-of-way between Chugach
Electric Association's (CEA) Daves Creek Substation near Cooper Landing and Seward's. Lawing
Substation at Milepost 25 of the Seward Highway. It's worth noting that much of this line also
includes lower voltage distribution lines owned by CEA.
CEA has historically maintained this right-of-way (ROW) while also carrying the expense to
maintain. Moving forward, CEA and Seward Electric will share the cost at 50 percent each for
combined sections and on shared ROW. In sections where only transmission lines are attached to
the poles. Seward will pay clearing and maintenance. In sections where only distribution lines are
attached to the poles, CEA will pay for clearing and maintenance.
The work on the right-of-way will be conducted by Carlos Tree Service, a contractor of CEA. The
work began in October and will continue into 2024. CEA has agreed to wait until after January 1
to invoice Seward so that expenses for the clearing and maintenance can be captured in Seward's
2024 electric rate increase.
CEA, like other utilities, conducted full assessments of its rights -of -way following the devastating
forest fires that struck Hawaii earlier in 2023. The Dave's Creek to Lawing corridor was identified
as one needing additional clearing and widening in some sections.
It is worth noting that the additional clearing and maintenance of the ROW will improve system
reliability and safety from forest fires.
Comprehensive and Strategic PIan 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."
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Strategic Plan: Reduce Energy Costs — Expand customer base within the Seward
Electric utility area
Other
Certification of Funds
Total amount of fund s listed in this
legislation:
This legislation (v'):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 423,550
$ 423,550
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (i):
Budgeted Line
item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Transmission line Fund (15310-0000-7009)
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (v'):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
Yes Attorney
Signature:
Not Comments:
applicable
Electric
Water
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
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Resolution 2023-138
Administration Recommendation
Adopt
Resolution
Other:
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