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I CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OE SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $115,849.60 PLUS A 10% CONTINGENCY FOR UPGRADES
AT THE FORT RAYMOND SUBSTATION
WHEREAS, the Electric Department has engaged in a multi-year program to rebuild and
upgrade the City’s aging electrical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved this program in 2021 with resolution 2021-104;
and
(EPS) was selected to complete theWHEREAS, Electric Power Systems Inc.
infrastructure upgrades at Port Raymond substation; and
WHEREAS, commissioning and inspection of the newly installed infrastructure is
required to assure safe and reliable operation of the system; and
WHEREAS, EPS has estimated the effort for settings development, SCADA integration,
pre-energization check out, and commissioning not to exceed 115,849.60; andI
WHEREAS, these funds are in the approved FY23-24 budget under account 15000-3010-
7009.
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:
Electric Power System in the amount of $115,849.60 plus 10% contingency.
Section 2. Funding in the amount not to exceed $127,434.56 is hereby transferred from
Account 15000-0000-3710 transferred out to the Electric Infrastructure Project Fund 15340-0000-
3700 transferred and appropriated into the Contracted Services account 15340-0000-7009.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 8
day of July 2024.
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
I Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-038
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Osenga, Einch, Barnwell, Crites, Calhoon, Wells, McClure
None
None
None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 8, 2024
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Brian Hickey, Electric General Manager
Subject: Resolution 2024-038; Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an
Agreement with Electric Power Systems Inc. in the Amount of $115,849.60
Plus a 10% Continency For Upgrades at the Fort Raymond Substation
Background and justification:
The Electric Department had been engaged in a multi-year program to rebuild and upgrade the
City’s aging electrical infrastructure. The City Council approved the program in 2021 with
Resolution 2021-104. Electric Power Systems Inc. (EPS) was selected to complete the
infrastructure upgrades at the Fort Raymond Substation.
Commissioning and inspection of the newly installed infrastructure is required to assure safe and
reliable operation of the system. EPS has estimated the effort for setting development, SCADA
integration, pre-energization checkout, and commissioning not to exceed $115,849.60 plus a 10
% contingency.
Funding in the amount not to exceed $127,434.56 is hereby transferred from Account 15000-
0000-3710 transferred out to the Electric Infrastructure Project Fund 15340-0000-3700 transferred
and appropriated into the Contracted Services account 15340-0000-7009
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: Page 8 Expand customer base within the Seward Utility area
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 127,434.56
This legislation ():
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 127,434.56
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are ():
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund ():
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Total Unrestricted Net Position $ 8,543,583.40
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
Other: