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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-105
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A NEW
PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE HARBOR DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $48,408
WHEREAS, the Harbor Department has the responsibility of maintaining and working
between the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) and the Seward Boat Harbor; and
WHEREAS, a dependable vehicle is needed to transport the crew safely between both
locations; and
WHEREAS, this vehicle was budgeted for the 2025 season; and
WHEREAS, the quote provided includes a set of winter tires on rims, bed liner, running
boards, and a headache rack; and
WHEREAS, Swickard Chevrolet Buick GMC of Anchorage provided the best value for
$48,408.00.
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 a pickup truck
for the Harbor Department in the amount of $48,408.00.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $48,408.00 is hereby appropriated from the Motor
Pool Reserves 03000-0000-3400 to the 03000-2000-8103 Capital Equipment expense.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 27th
day of October 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-105
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City Council Agenda Statement
October 27, 2025
City Council
Kat Sorensen, City Manager
Tony Sieminski, Harbormaster
Subject: Resolution 2025-105: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a New
Pickup Truck for the Harbor Department in the Amount of $48,408
Background and justification:
The Seward Harbor Department has a substantial area to cover daily between the Seward Boat
Harbor and the SMIC yard, and a dependable vehicle is needed to transport the crew safely
between locations.
The department's request to purchase a new vehicle is multi -faceted. First, we recognize the
benefit that upgrading to a newer vehicle has from a safety and reliability standpoint but also the
potential benefits that a newer vehicle has to the environment. Second, we have staggered the
department's fleet of vehicles to maintain a more even and planned budget with the belief they
should be replaced every ten years before any major mechanical failures need to be addressed.
This method allows us flexibility to adjust our purchases if needed and still be planned and not
reactive.
After receiving and reviewing 4 competitive quotes from Anchorage area dealers, it was
determined that Swickard Chevrolet Buick GMC of Anchorage offers the best value. We are
requesting approval for the purchase of a new 2026 Chevrolet 1500 from Swickard of
Anchorage. This quote includes a set of winter tires of rims, bedliner, headache rack and running
boards for $48,408 plus a 10% contingency.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
6.20.010 Use of Competitive Bids
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 48,408.00
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
X
$
$ $48,408.00
X
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s): Motor Pool
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
X
Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
$48,408.00
Yes
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
X
Adopt Resolution
Other: