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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-058
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE ADDITIONAL REPAIRS
FROM NC MACHINERY FOR THE CATERPILLAR D6 DOZER FOLLOWING OCEAN
IMMERSION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000 AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2026, the City Council approved Resolution 2026-050 authorizing the
repair and rebuild of the submerged Caterpillar D6 Dozer; and
WHEREAS, the City has successfully secured a settlement of $326,000 from our insurance
regarding the total loss of the dozer. That payment was received in 2026 and properly credited to
the Motor Pool Fund for upcoming repair or replacement; and
WHEREAS, upon disassembly and mechanical inspection, additional damage and deficiencies
have been identified beyond the scope originally anticipated in the amount of $25,638 for a current
total of $254,460; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director and Shop Foreman have determined that the following
additional repairs are necessary to safely and fully restore the dozer to operational condition; and
WHEREAS, these additional repairs could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the
disassembly of the equipment and other miscellaneous costs are still expected.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the expanded scope of
repair work on the dozer, including all additional repairs identified during the mechanical
inspection.
Section 2. The City Council hereby appropriates an amount not to exceed $90,000 from the Motor
Pool Fund 03000-1310-8103 for the purpose of such major repairs to the Dozer.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA THIS 22nd
DAY OF JUNE 2026.
Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-058
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AYES: Osenga, Warner, Draper, Barnwell, Crites, Calhoon, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 22, 2026
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Doug Schoessler, Public Works Director
Subject: Resolution 2026-058: Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the
Additional Repairs from NC Machinery for the Caterpillar D6 Dozer
Following Ocean Immersion in an Amount Not to Exceed $90,000 and
Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
On May 11, 2026, the City Council approved Resolution 2026-050 authorizing the repair and
rebuild of the submerged dozer recovered from the ocean after accidental submersion.
This resulted in an insurance claim for which a settlement of $326,000 was received. These funds
are being held in the Motor Pool account for the repair or replacement of the Caterpillar D-6 Dozer.
Upon reassembly, additional repair costs have been identified beyond the scope originally
anticipated. These additional repairs could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the
disassembly of the equipment. We expect some additional miscellaneous repair costs to be added.
The Public Works Director and Shop Foreman have determined that these additional repairs are
necessary to safely and fully restore the dozer to operational condition.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding Source:
X
X
Fiscal Impact J
Yes — Amount: $90,000 Budgeted:
No
General Fund:
Enterprise Fund:
Grant:
Other:
Finance Director Signature:
X
Yes
No
N/A
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City Council Agenda Statement
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
X
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Approve
Other: