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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-088
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE TWO
CAN -AM FOUR WHEELERS ON TRACKS FOR THE ELECTRIC
DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,840.71
WHEREAS, the City of Seward Electric Department requires dependable off -road
equipment to access remote transmission and distribution line areas for system maintenance and
emergency response; and
WHEREAS, the 2025-26 Electric Department budget includes funding for the purchase
of tracked utility vehicles to support operations in challenging terrain; and
WHEREAS, City staff solicited quotes from various dealerships in Alaska and determined
that River & Sea Marine Supply in Soldotna provided the lowest responsive quote; and
WHEREAS, the total purchase price of $38,840.71 includes two Can -Am four wheelers
equipped with tracks, suitable for year-round utility access.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase two Can -Am four
wheelers on tracks in the amount of $38,840.71.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $38,830.71 is hereby appropriated from the Electric
Enterprise Fund unassigned account 15000-0000-3400 to the Capital Equipment Expense account
15000-3000-8103.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 8th
day of September 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-088
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AYES: Osenga, Warner, Wells, Crites, Finch, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barnwell
ABSTAIN: None
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Taylor Crocker, Electric Operations Supervisor
Subject: Resolution 2025-088: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Two Can -
Am Four Wheelers on Tracks for the Electric Department in the Amount of
$38,840.71
Background and justification:
The Electric Department relies on off -road vehicles to reach difficult terrain where power lines
traverse steep hillsides, wetlands, or remote areas. These areas are often inaccessible by traditional
trucks or equipment, especially during winter months or in emergency outage situations.
The addition of two Can -Am four wheelers with tracks will significantly enhance the department's
ability to maintain infrastructure and respond quickly. This purchase is part of the 2025-26 adopted
budget. Staff requested quotes from several Alaskan dealerships and found River & Sea Marine
Supply of Soldotna to offer the lowest price of $38,840.71 for the specified equipment.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 38,840.71
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
$
$ 38,840.71
$
Budgeted Line item(s): 15000 3000 8103 0000 00000
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Available Fund Balance
Yes
SMIC
Parking
Other
x
Electric
Water
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
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Administration Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
Other: