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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A 2026
INTERNATIONAL DUMP TRUCK AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$190,000
WHEREAS, the replacement of unit #136, a 2003 International dump truck, which is over
23 years old with 6,597 hours, is necessary to maintain our fleet of dependable vehicles; and
WHEREAS, this vehicle will allow the Public Works Department to keep our city streets
cleared of snow in the winter and move gravel debris in the summer; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward is a member of Sourcewell, pricing that includes discounts
for government purchasing; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Motor Pool Budget approved by Council Resolution #2024-059
includes $190,000 for the purchase of a new dump truck; and
WHEREAS, Sourcewell issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for competitive bids for
these class 6, 7, and 8 size truck chassis with related equipment, and awarded a contract to RWC
International for $180,120.24; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of an International dump truck is consistent with the City of
Seward's policy of the standardization of equipment.
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 the 2026 International Dump
Truck from RWC Group, and related accessories in an amount not to exceed $190,000.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $190,000 from Motor Pool Fund reserves account for
the purchase of a 2026 International dump truck, from the account 03000-1310-8103 Motor Pool
Capital Equipment.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 27th
day of January 2025.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-009
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ScC.Q,LL
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Osenga, Warner, Wells, Barnwell, Crites, Finch, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Doug Schoessler, Public Works Director
Subject: Resolution 2025-009: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a 2026
International Dump Truck and Accessories for the Public Works
Department for an Amount Not to Exceed $190,000
Background and justification:
The Street Department identified and asked to replace our oldest 2003 International Dump Truck,
vehicle # 136, during the latest budget sessions. The council approved $190,000 for the dump truck
purchase in the 2025 Motor Pool Budget.
The City of Seward is a member of Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing vendor. Sourcewell
utilized competitive procurement for government agencies to obtain pricing for the dump truck
purchase. The sales price is $180,120.24 with RWC International for and the dump truck. This
truck will provide reliable service long into the future.
This purchase keeps with the established motor pool vehicle replacement policy "Standardization
of Equipment is in the City's best interest."
Public Works recommends the purchase of a 2026 International HV607 Chasses Dump truck and
accessories for an amount not to exceed the $190,000 as approved in the 2025 budget.
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
Funds are (✓):
X
Budgeted Line item(s): 03000-1310-8103
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
X
Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
Sa,
X
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
X
Adopt Resolution
Other: