HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2025-071 Backup Pump Replacement for the Wastewater Lift Station 3Sponsored by: Sorensen
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-071
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A
BACKUP PUMP REPLACEMENT WITH DXPALASKA PUMP & SUPPLY,
INC FOR THE WASTEWATER LIFT STATION #3 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$102,793 WITH A 10% CONTINGENCY, NOT TO EXCEED $113,072.30
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, on July 4, 2025, the City experienced a pump failure at Lift Station #3 due
to age and continuous use; and
WHEREAS, this lift station pumps all the sewage from the city to the sewage treatment
plant at Lowell Point; and
WHEREAS, when a pump fails, we must have a replacement pump available to maintain
wastewater utility operations routinely keep one backup pump for each lift station. They are
needed and used to always keep wastewater from backing up through town; and
WHEREAS, the sole FLYGT pump distributor and repair center in Alaska is DXP Alaska
Pump & Supply; and
WHEREAS, the urgent need for a replacement pump held for backup in case one pump
was to fail, classifies this purchase as an emergency purchase under City Code 6.10.120(b); and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code 6.10.120(b) allows the city to utilize a specific product or
professional services which can only be furnished by a single dealer, and DXP Alaska Pump &
Supply, Inc. is the only authorized dealer for this pump.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The city manager is authorized to make an emergency purchase of a pump motor
in the amount not to exceed $113,072.30.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $113,072.30 ($102,793 + 10,279.30 contingency) is
hereby appropriated from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund account no. 18000-0000-3400 to the
Wastewater account no. 18000-4500-8103.
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 28t'
day of July 2025.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-071
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES:
Barnwell, Crites, Osenga, Finch, McClure
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Wells, Warner
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
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