HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2024-029 Yukon Fire SystemsSponsored by: B. Hickey
I CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE
WORK FOR YUKON FIRE SYSTEMS ON THE UTILITY GENERATION
FACILITIES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the fire suppression systems in the Fort Raymond Dial House and Three-Six
generator room have reached the end of their useful life; and
WHEREAS, these fire suppression systems do not meet the City, National Fire Protection
Association, or International Fire Code fire protection requirements, and
WHEREAS, these systems are classified as “Status 1: System out of service or major
deficiency” and must be replaced immediately; and
WHEREAS, there is sufficient funding in the Major Repair and Replacement Fund
(MRRF) to cover the replacement of these systems;
WHEREAS, Yukon Fire Protection Services is currently under contract (Yukon Fire
Contract # C21-025) to provide fire suppression inspection, maintenance, repair and replacement
services to the City of Seward;
WHEREAS, Yukon Fire Protection has provided a confirmed quote in the amount of
• $49,260 for the Dial House fire suppression system replaeement; and,
• $110,540 for the Plant Three and Six fire suppression system replacement.
WHEREAS, these quotes exclude ancillary equipment and services, including building
envelope leak mitigation, low voltage and AC wiring, and UPS systems. Therefore, an additional
20% contingency has been added to these proposed prices, resulting in a total funding requirement
of $159,800.
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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 engage Yukon Fire
Protection and necessary subcontractors to replace these facilities subject to the terms and
conditions of their proposals dated April 11, 2024
Section 2. Funding in the amount not to exceed $159,800 is hereby appropriated from the
Major Repair Replacement Fund (MRRF) on the building expense code 15001-0000-8102.
I Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-029 I
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 28th
day of May, 2024.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
Crites, Wells, Finch, Barnwell, Calhoon, Osenga, McClure
None
None
None
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk I
SEAL 1*
(City Seal)
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Brian Hickey, Utility Director
Subject: Resolution 2024-029: Approving The Work For Yukon Fire Systems On
The Utility Generation Facilities and Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
The fire suppression systems in the Fort Raymond Dial House and the Three-Six generator rooms
are beyond the end of their useful life and currently do not meet the National Fire Protection
Association or international Fire Code Requirements. Because of this they have been classified
as “Status 1: System out of service or major deficiency” and must be replaced immediately.
There is sufficient funding in the Major Repair and Replacement Fund (MRRF) to cover the
replacement of these systems.
Yukon Fire protection services is currently under contract (Yukon Fire Contract #C21-025) to
provide fire suppression inspection, maintenance, repair and replacement services.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.7.1.4
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 159,800
This legislation ():
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 159,800
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are ():
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Resolution 2024-029
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund ():
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other MRRF
Note: amounts are unaudited
Available Fund Balance $ 1,607,301.76
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
Other:
Resolution 2024-029