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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A 2026 FORD F-350 CREW
CAB PLUS ACCESSORIES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $71,690.19
WHEREAS, the Water/Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department seeks to purchase
2026 Ford-350 4x4 SD Crew Cab, as approved in the 2025/2026 budget; and
WHEREAS, the current 2016 Ford F-250 4x4 Crew Cab has over 97,000+ miles, with substantial
wear due to heavy service assignments. The acquisition of a new truck is necessary to maintain
operational reliability; and
WHEREAS, this vehicle is essential to the day-to-day operations of the Water/Wastewater
Division, serving as the primary vehicle for the Water/Wastewater Foreman when working in the
field; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code 6.10.30 exempts major purchases from a separate competitive
procurement process, when the city utilized bids obtained from other governmental units; and
WHEREAS, the City will use the State's competitive procurement contract REF#2451-26 for a
new 3/4 ton crew cab, from Kendall Ford — Fleet.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase a 2026 Ford-350 4x4 SD Crew Cab
from Kendall Ford Fleet in the amount of $56,165 and additional accessories totaling $15,525.19
with funding from Motor Pool as approved in the 2025/2026 budget.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $71,690.19 for the purchase of a 2026 Ford-350 4x4 SD Crew
Cab and accessories are hereby appropriated from the Motor Pool Reserves 03000-0000-3400 to
the Capital Equipment Account 03000-4000-8103.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, THIS 9TH
DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026.
Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-018
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AYES: Osenga, Barnwell, Crites, Warner, Draper, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Calhoon
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Doug Schoessler, Public Works Director
Subject: Resolution 2026-018: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a 2026
Ford F-350 Crew Cab Plus Accessories for the Public Works Department in
an Amount Not to Exceed $71,690.19
Background and justification:
During the preparation of the 2025/2026 budget, the Water/Wastewater Division of Public Works
listed in the purchase a new truck for the foreman position. The current 2016 Ford F-250 4x4 Crew
Cab has over 97,000 miles, with substantial wear due to heavy service use. The acquisition of a
new truck is necessary to maintain operational reliability and readiness.
Through our procurement process, a 2026 Ford F-350 4x4 SD Crew Cab from Kendall Ford —
Fleet was selected. Our initial budget projections were based on prior market rates; however, the
market has shifted significantly, making the equipment more costly than originally estimated.
This resolution is for approval to purchase a 2026 Ford F-350 4x4 SD Crew Cab for the
Water/Wastewater Division from Kendall Ford — Fleet for $56,165, plus accessories.
The Department utilized the State's procurement contract REF#CA2451-26 with Kendall Ford —
Fleet as the best value for a 3/4 ton Crew Cab 4X4. Once the city has the truck in its possession,
additional accessories will be added at a cost of $15,525.19.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
2026 Motor Pool Budget
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation:
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 (✓):
X
Budgeted Line item(s): Motor Pool 03000-4000-8103
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
X
Available Fund Balance
X
Yes
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
Administration Recommendation
X
Adopt Resolution
Other: