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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-061
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE
PROPOSAL WITH ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTORS FOR THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FUEL METERS AT THE FORT
RAYMOND GENERATION POWER PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$161,364,WITH A 5%CONTINGENCY,NOT TO EXCEED $169,432.20
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS,accurate measurement of fuel usage at the Fort Raymond Generation Power
Plant is essential to improve operational efficiency and track generator performance;and
WHEREAS,the installation of dedicated fuel meters for each EMD unit will provide
critical data to calculate accurate heat rates and fuel consumption metrics,enhancing the City’s
ability to manage generation costs and efficiency;and
WHEREAS,Electric Power Constructors (EPC)provided a proposal for the purchase and
installation of fuel meters at a total project cost of $16 1,364;and
WHEREAS,a 5%contingency of $8,068.20 is recommended to account for potential
unforeseen costs during installation,bringing the total project authorization to $169,432.20;and
WHEREAS,EPC has prior experience with City of Seward utility infrastructure and the
expertise required to successfully complete the installafion
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA,that:
Section 1.The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to accept the proposal
from EPC to purchase and install fuel meters at the Fort Raymond Generation Power Plant in an
amount not to exceed $169,432.20.
Section 2.Funding in the amount of $169,432.20 is hereby appropriated from Electric
Enterprise Fund unrestricted net position 15000-0000-3400 to the Substation Operations
department capital expense account 15000-3003-8 103.
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska this 14th
day of July 2025.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-061
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
El
Sue McClure,Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Warner,Barnwell,Wells,Crites,Finch,Osenga,McClure
None
None
None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
LI
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