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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE
TRANSFORMERS FROM GENERAL PACIFIC IN THE AMOUNT OF
$128,409.00 PLUS A 10 % CONTINGENCY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Electric Department requires electrical transformers in inventory to meet
the needs of the utility's consumers, both for new services and maintenance of existing services;
and
WHEREAS, the Electric Department has evaluated the expected 2024 new service
activities, typical operations and maintenance needs, and current stock of transformers and has
determined the required inventory levels and
WHEREAS, the Electric Department requested quotes from four (4) electrical vendors for
estimated transformer requirements for 2024; only two (2) quotes were received; and
WHEREAS, General Pacific is the lowest responsive bidder at $128,409.00; and,
WHEREAS these funds are in the approved 2023-2024 budget under account 15000-3000-
7221. After the annual material supplies resolution 2024-031, the expense line account for
operating materials needs an appropriation of $87,310.62 from the unassigned fund account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to enter into a purchase agreement with General
Pacific in the amount of $128,409.00 plus a 10% contingency.
Section 2. Funding not to exceed $141,249.00 is hereby transferred from Account 15000-
3000-7221 for the FY24 budget.
Section 3. Funding in the not -to -exceed amount of $87,311.00 appropriated from the
Electric unassigned fund account no. 15000-0000-3400 to account 1500-3000-7221.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 10th
day of June, 2024.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-032
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Barnwell, Crites, Calhoon, Osenga, Finch, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wells
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Resolution 2024-032
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 10, 2024
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Brian Hickey, Electric General Manager
Subject: Resolution 2024-032; Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase
Transformers from General Pacific in the Amount of $128,409.00 Plus a
10% Contingency and Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
The Electric Department requires electrical transformers in inventory to meet the needs of the
utility consumers, both new services and maintenance of existing services. The Electric
Department has evaluated the expected need for 2024 and has determined the inventory needs.
We requested four (4) electrical vendors quotes and received two (2).
General Pacific was the lowest bidder at $128,409.00. The funds are in the approved 2023-2024
budget under account #15000-3000-7221.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 2.2.8 City Government, create a funding mechanism for the repair and
replacement of city infrastructure
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 141,249.00
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 (✓):
$ 141,249.00
Budgeted Line item(s): 15000-3000-7221
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Resolution 2024-032
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Available Net Position
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
$ 8,543,583
Finance Director Signature: 5'Ll,t G� •
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
Other: