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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-141
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO ALCAN ELECTRIC IN THE
AMOUNT OF $36,261.15 FOR EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL REPAIRS, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, in October 2006, the Seward area experienced a severe storm which brought
heavy rain and flooding and left several of the City of Seward's electric customers without power;
and
WHEREAS, the Electric Department was unable to quickly restore power to the affected
areas due to the numerous demands on the electrical crew during the period of the storm; and
WHEREAS, Alcan Electric was readily available and had the equipment and manpower
available to help not only with the power restoration but also to complete other time-critical projects
prior to freeze-up that the electric department would not have been able to complete; and
WHEREAS, the majority of the cost will be recovered through work orders charged to
affected customers; and
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WHEREAS, the emergent nature of these repairs made it necessary to procure emergency
assistance without competitive procurement procedures, as authorized by Seward City Code 6.10.120
(A)(2); and
WHEREAS, the funding for this purchase will come from reserves in the Electric Enterprise
Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes payment to Alcan Electric in an amount not to
exceed Thirty-six Thousand Two Hundred Sixty One Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($36,261.15).
Section 2. Funding is available from the Electric Enterprise Fund's reserve account no. 501-
0000-3050 to the Electric Department contracted services account no. 501-5400-5390.
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds that it is in the public interest to authorize the
emergency purchase ofthese services per Seward City Code 6.10.120 (A)(2) due to the emergency
nature of the flood event.
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Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-141
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 11 th day of
December, 2006.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: December 11, 2006
Through: Administration
From: Tim Barnum, Electric Utility Manager
Agenda Item: Work completed by Alcan Electric due to the October Flooding
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION
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In October 2006, the City and the surrounding area experienced significant flooding and
associated power outages due to a severe storm.
As part of the City’s emergency response, the Electric Department solicited prices from
available contractors to assist with emergency repairs. Based on availability and price,
the City engaged the services of Alcan Electric to assist with the restoration of power and
clean-up efforts.
The Electric Department continued to use the services of Alcan Electric after the flood in
order to complete time-critical jobs before freeze-up, given that the flood event caused a
delay in jobs previously intended to be complete before freeze-up. These jobs were
necessitated in order that customers would have electricity available through the winter.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan
2. Strategic Plan
3. Other
X
4. Not applicable
FISCAL NOTE:
Fund to be appropriated from the Electric Enterprise Fund reserves.
Approved by Finance: __________________________________
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2006-141, authorizing the city manager to pay for
services received from Alcan Electric, for an amount not to exceed Thirty-six Thousand
Two Hundred Sixty One Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($36,261.15).