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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 28th
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
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 28, 2025
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Doug Schoessler, Public Works Director
Subject: Resolution 2025-071: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a Backup
Pump Replacement with DXP Alaska 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
Background and justification:
On July 4, 2025, a pump failed at the City's primary lift station (Lift Station #3 by the waterfall).
This lift station facility is the key to pumping all sewage from the City to the Lowell Point
Wastewater Treatment Facility. Given that it was the Fourth of July holiday, this constituted an
emergency.
Even under normal circumstances, when a pump fails, the need to replace it is immediate and vital
to maintaining normal operations. Not having a backup pump on site has been problematic, as
ordering this equipment has a lead time of several months.
The City buys replacement pumps for these lift stations at DXP Alaska Pump & Supply, Inc, as it
is the only pump distributor and repair center for the FLYGT pump in Alaska.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
EMERGENCY PURCHASE
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ $113,072.30
This legislation (V):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in the amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
X
$
$ $113,072.30
$
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
X
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
X
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
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54z,
Attorney Review
X
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
X
Adopt Resolution
Other: