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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A
NEW FLEET TRUCK WITH SNOWPLOW AND ACCESSORIES FOR
THE PUBLIC WORKS STREET DEPARTMENT TO REPLACE UNIT 121
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,000
WHEREAS, the fiscal year 2025 Motor Pool Budget approved by Resolution 2024-059
included $85,000 to replace the Public Works Street Department Unit 121 truck with snowplow
and accessories; and
WHEREAS, unit 121 is a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 with more than 115,000 miles; and
WHEREAS, this truck is operating on its third transmission- and requires frequent repairs
of increasing cost to remain in service; and
WHEREAS, unit 121 will be listed in the next surplus.sale, with proceeds to be deposited
in the Motor Pool Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works staff received competitive bids and used written bidder
criteria for the best overall value, and selected the Chevrolet based on price, availability,
experienced reliability, and dealer support service; and
WHEREAS, the replacement vehicle found to be the best value is a 2025 Chevrolet
Silverado from Chevrolet of South of Anchorage with V-plow and snow tires from Alyeska Tire.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado
with snowplow and accessories in an amount not to exceed $85,000 from the Motor Pool Fund, as
approved in the 2025 budget.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13th
day of January 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-003
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AYES: Barnwell, Wells, Finch, Osenga, Warner, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Crites
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 13, 2025
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Doug Schoessler, Public Works Director
Subject: Resolution 2025-003: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a New
Fleet Truck with Snowplow and Accessories for the Public Works Street
Department to Replace Unit 121 in an Amount Not to Exceed $85,000
Background and justification:
In recent years unit 121 has been in the shop multiple times to repair or replace parts. These repairs
have included major rebuilding of steering components; left door latch and adjustment of the
driver's door hinges; dimmer switch; battery connections; diagnosing an electrical draw; and
exterior door handle repairs. Additionally, this truck is on its third transmission. Public Works
recommends the replacement of unit 121 due to ongoing high repair costs.
The Street Department identified and requested a replacement purchase during the latest budget
sessions. The council approved an amount not to exceed $85,000 for this truck purchase in the
2025 Motor Pool Budget.
The Public Works staff received three quotes and used written criteria including price, availability,
reliability, dealer service, and model year to compare and determine the best value for the city.
Based on the results of this criteria spreadsheet, Public Works recommends the purchase of a 2025
Chevrolet Silverado truck with snowplow from Chevrolet of South Anchorage and snow tires
from Alyeska Tire for an amount not to exceed the $85,000.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
2025 Motor Pool Budget
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in the amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
X
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s): 03000-1310-8103
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
X
Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
X
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
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Administration Recommendation
X
Adopt Resolution
Other: