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Home My WebLink AboutRES2025-068 Purchase a New Breathing Air CompressorSponsored by: Sorensen CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-068 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A NEW BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR FROM SEAWESTERN FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT FOR $59,067.67 WITH A 10% CONTINGENCY, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $64,974.44 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS WHEREAS, the current Scott breathing air compressor was purchased in 2007 and is over 18 years old; and WHEREAS, the current compressor is failing and is not efficient for timely refilling of the station's cascade system and does not produce the current volume or pressure of air needed; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department knew the current breathing air compressor was nearing the end of its life, but it wasn't expected to become such a critical purchase at this time, so it was not budgeted in the 2024-2026 budget; and WHEREAS, quotes for the project were received from vendors and SeaWestern Fire Fighting Equipment had the lowest quote and met all requirements for the breathing air compressor; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department directly solicited quotes from three vendors known to carry these specialized breathing air compressors and is recommending the lowest priced bid for purchase. 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 purchase the new breathing air compressor from SeaWestern Fire Fighting Equipment for $59,067.67, plus a 10% contingency, for an amount not to exceed $64,974.44. Section 2. Funding in the amount of $64,974.44 is hereby appropriated from the General Fund reserves 01000-0000-3400 to the Fire Department Capital equipment expense account 01000-1220-8103. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 28t' day of July 2025. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-068 Page 2 of 2 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA smame axt rrf- Sue McClure, Mayor AYES: Barnwell, Finch, Osenga, Crites, McClure NOES: None ABSENT: Wells, Warner ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) ,,,��rrrr��, OF SEW •� ,, SEAL • 0, OF,X p.