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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-047
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A
SWITCH CABINET FROM ANIXTER FOR THE ELECTRIC
DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,320
WHEREAS, the current switch cabinet located near NAPA off 4th Avenue is failing and
negatively impacting the reliability and safety of the City of Seward's electric distribution grid;
and
WHEREAS, the replacement of this switch cabinet is essential to ensure continued
reliability and enhanced safety for electric utility personnel and the community; and
WHEREAS, the Electric Department has identified ah S&C Switch Cabinet as the optimal
replacement, providing improved operational reliability and advanced safety features; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the new S&C Switch Cabinet is $46,320.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council authorizes the City Manager.to purchase an S&C Switch
Cabinet at a cost of $46,320.00.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $46,320.00 is hereby appropriated from the
Unassigned Fund Balance account 15000-0000-3400 to the Electric Fund, Electric General
Operations, Capital Equipment account 15000-3000-8103.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 12th
day of May 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-047
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 12, 2025
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Taylor Crocker, Electric Operations Supervisor
Subject: Resolution 2025-047: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a Switch
Cabinet from Anixter for the Electric Department in the Amount of $46,320
Background and justification:
The Electric Department has identified that the existing switch cabinet located near NAPA off
Fourth Avenue is failing, compromising the safety and reliability of the electric grid. The cabinet
is a critical component in the city's electric grid, and its deteriorating condition necessitates prompt
replacement.
The Electric Department selected the S&C Switch Cabinet from Anixter for a cost of $46,320, as
this switch cabinet provides the best value while maintaining advanced safety features for
improved reliability. This will ensure continued high -quality electric service to residents and
businesses.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 46,320.00
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s): 15000 3000 8103 0000 00000
X
X
Not budgeted
Not applicable
$
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
X
Electric
Water
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature: �sc6Gs{
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Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Attorney Review
Administration Recommendation
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Adopt Resolution
Other: