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Home My WebLink AboutRES2025-068 Purchase a New Breathing Air Compressori Sponsored 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 28th day of July 2025. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-068 Page 2 of 2 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sue McClure, Mayor AYES: Barnwell, Finch, Osenga, Crites, McClure NOES: None ABSENT: Wells, Warner ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: July 28, 2025 To: City Council Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager From: Clinton Crites, Fire Chief Subject: Resolution 2025-068: 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 Background and justification: The Seward Fire Department's current Scott breathing air compressor was purchased in 2007 and is over 18 years old. 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. The Seward 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 we are now asking for allocation of funds. 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. The Seward Fire Department directly solicited quotes from vendors known to carry these specialized breathing air compressors and is recommending the lowest priced quote for purchase. The total requested is $59,067.67 plus 10% contingency for a total of $64,974.44 which includes shipping and installation. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Informatio This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: Volume 1-page 9, 2.2.9 Volume 2-page 27, 12.1 Strategic Plan: Page 18 Other: Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 59,067.67 + 5,906.77 10% contingency = $64,974.44 This legislation (✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: $ Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 64,974.44 Creates a savings in the amount of: $ Has no fiscal impact X Funds are (✓): Budgeted Line item(s): 01000-1220-8103 X 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: X Yes Attorney Signature: Not applicable Comments: Attorney Review Administration Recommendation X Adopt Resolution Other: