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RESOLUTION 2015-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF VEHICLE UNIT #455
FROM SURPLUS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS WATER/WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT, AND THE TRANSFER OF VEHICLE UNIT #155 FROM
THE WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT TO SURPLUS
WHEREAS,in Resolution 2014-014,the Harbor department surplused Vehicle Unit#455,a
2001 Chevy 3500 4x4,that was used primarily to tow an oil tank; and
WHEREAS,while Vehicle Unit#455 is operable,it was committed to surplus because the
transmission is problematic when towing heavy loads and the unit could no longer serve its main
purpose for the Harbor; and
WHEREAS,the Public Works Water/Wastewater department has an immediate need for a
vehicle to replace Vehicle Unit #155, a 1987 Ford F350 flatbed with crane, that is in no longer
reliable due to age and multiple mechanical issues; and
WHEREAS, the larger crane from Vehicle Unit #155 can be moved to and installed on
Vehicle Unit#455 for approximately$5000 and the Water/Wastewater department will have a more
reliable,newer vehicle to remove lift station pumps and lift other heavy objects as needed; and
WHEREAS,the transfer of Vehicle Unit#455 from surplus to the Public Works department
will save the City money in repairs and/or replacing Vehicle Unit#155; and
WHEREAS,Public Works will offer Vehicle Unit#155 to surplus in exchange for Vehicle
Unit#455.
NOW,THEREFORE,.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that'
Section 1.The Seward City Council hereby approves the transfer of Vehicle Unit#455 to the
Public Works Water/Wastewater department and accepts Vehicle Unit#155 as surplus in exchange.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,this 12th
day of January 2015.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-003
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THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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AYES: Keil, Terry, Squires, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Casagranda, Darling, Butts
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
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Date: January 12 2015 9
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Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager qP
From W.C. Casey, Public Works Director
Agenda Item: Transfer Unit #455 from surplus to the Public Works, Water/Wastewater
department and commit unit#155 to surplus in exchange
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
On February 10, 2014 City Council passed resolution 2014-014 committing Harbor Unit#455, a
2001 Chevy 3500 4X4,to surplus and replacing it.The main purpose of the vehicle had been to pull
the harbor oil tank.While preparing Unit#455 for surplus sale Harbor and Public Works staff found
that while Unit#455 was no longer able to manage the harbors load level, with some mechanical
work,the unit can be transferred interdepartmentally and serve another lighter-duty use within the
city.
Public Works Unit#155 is a 1987 Ford F350 flatbed,with a crane,is used in the water/wastewater
department for pulling pumps to and from lift stations and other heavy lifting jobs.The unit suffers
from multiple mechanical issues related to its age and heavy use.
Public Works is requesting the reassignment of surplused Harbor Unit#455 to Public Works where
the plan is to repair the mechanical issues in—house,move the larger crane from the flat bed of Unit •
#155 to#Unit 455 and by combining two worn-out trucks, end up with one more reliable one.Unit
#155 will then be added, sans crane,to the surplus list.
This transfer, as opposed to the originally planned surplus sale and purchase of a new unit at public
works will save time, City resources and tax payer dollars:
INTENT:
To transfer Unit#455 from Surplus to the Public Works Water/Wastewater department,and commit
Unit#155 to surplus in exchange.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No. N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan(document source here): X
2. Strategic Plan (document source here): X
3. Other(list): X
FISCAL NOTE:
There is no fiscal impact to the City, as the expected sales amount from surplus sale is considered
nominal.
Approved by Finance Department: isk, vri'i?�;�
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2015- 'authorizing the transfer of Unit#455 from surplus to the Public
Works Water/Wastewater department, and accept Unit#155 to surplus in exchange.
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