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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-125
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE
WATER METERS FROM ANCHORAGE WELL & PUMP SERVICE, INC
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $201,471.72
WHEREAS, the City of Seward operates and maintains a public water system and must
ensure the long-term fiscal stability and sustainability of this utility; and
WHEREAS, City Code 14.10.070 requires water meters for existing businesses and new
commercial construction, however some existing business customers still do not have water
meters; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2025-019 accepted loan/grant funds from the State Revolving
Fund's Drinking Water Fund to aid in purchasing and installing water meters on existing
commercial customers who don't already have them, thus helping those customers and the water
department with meter and installation costs; and
WHEREAS, Anchorage Well & Pump Service, Inc provided a quote of $201,471.72 for
160 Badger meters in various sizes including Orion Endpoints; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code 6.10.120(8) allows the city to utilize a specific
product or professional services which can only be furnished by a single dealer, and
Anchorage Well and Pump, Inc. is the sole authorized dealer for these water meters.
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 the Badger water meters
including Orion Endpoints, from Anchorage Well & Pump Service, Inc, in an amount not to exceed
$201,471.72.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $201,471.72 is hereby appropriated from the New
Meter Installation Capital Fund account 17334-0000-8103 Capital Equipment Expense Account.
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 15th
day of December 2025.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-125
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Barnwell, Calhoon, Crites, Osenga, Draper, Warner, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: December 15, 2025
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Doug Schoessler, Public Works Director
Subject: Resolution 2025-125: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Water
Meters from Anchorage Well & Pump Service, Inc for an Amount Not to
Exceed $201,471.72
Background and justification:
On February 10, 2025, the City Council passed Resolution 2025-019 accepting a loan from the
State Revolving Fund's Drinking Water Fund for $432,000 with loan forgiveness of $432,000 to
fund new water meters and installation for current customers without meters. While all new
businesses are required to have water meters, many existing business customers still do not have
them.
Anchorage Well & Pump Service, Inc provided a quote of $201,471.72 to the Water Department
for 160 Badger meters in various sizes including Orion Endpoints and is the sole authorized
dealer for these water meters.
When customers can track their own water usage, they tend to become more mindful of their
consumption habits. This often leads to voluntary reductions in water use.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 1.3.4 Public Facilities and Services
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ $201,471.72
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in the amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s): 17334-0000-8103
X
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
X
Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Yes
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature: 5L
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Attorney Review
Administration Recommendation
X
Adopt Resolution
Other: