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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-104
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE 10
PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS OF VARYING VOLTAGE
CAPACITIES FROM ANIXTER TO REPLACE INVENTORY USED IN
EARLIER PROJECTS DURING THE 2022 CONSTRUCTION SEASON IN
A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $145,801 AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Electric Department must replenish its inventory of pad-mounted
transformers after several were used for projects during the 2022 construction season; and
WHEREAS,having an adequate supply of pad-mounted transformers in stock ensures
the electric Department will be able to complete jobs in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS,having an adequate supply of transformers in stock will help prevent the
Electric Department from being negatively impacted by long lead times for transformers the
industry is currently experiencing; and
WHEREAS, the Electric Department requested estimates from multiple vendors and
Anixter was able to meet the specifications while also providing the lowest bid.
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 10 pad-mounted transformers
from Anixter in a not-to-exceed amount of$145,801.
Section 2. Funds in the amount of $145,801 for the purchase of 10 pad-mounted
transformers is hereby appropriated from the Electric Department Unnasinged Fund Balance
account 15000-0000-3400 to 15000-3000-8103 Electric Capital Equipment Account.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this the
26th day of September 2022.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-104
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Vice Mayor
AYES: Osenga, DeMoss, Wells, Casagranda, Calhoon, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Terry
ABSTAIN: None
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Kris Peck
Acting City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 26, 2022
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Rob Montgomery, General Manager - Electric
Agenda Item: Resolution 2022-104: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase 10 pad-
Mounted Transformers of Varying Voltage Capacities from Anixter to Replace
Inventory Used in Earlier Projects During the 2022 Construction Season in a
Not-to-Exceed Amount of $145,801 and Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
During the 2022 construction season, the Electric Department used much of its inventory of pad-
mounted transformers to complete work orders. Typically, the Electric Department places an order
to replace these transformers early in each calendar year for the next construction season. However,
to avoid supply chain delays currently impacting the industry, the Electric Department is moving to
place the order sooner to ensure an adequate supply is on hand for the 2023 construction season.
The Electric Department reached out to multiple vendors before receiving bids from two.Anixter was
able to meet the requested specifications and also provided the lowest bid.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.7.1.4 "Continue to upgrade and expand utilities to meet existing needs and
encourage future development."
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 145,801
This legislation (✓):
X Creates revenue in the amount of: $ TBD — based sales for new services
X Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 145,801
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
X Not budgeted 15000-3000-8103
Not applicable
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Unassigned Fund Balance and Available Unrestricted Cash Balance Information
Fund (✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
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Boat Harbor ParkingWater Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Unassigned Fund Balance*: $ 3,598,846.41 *unaudited numbers
AvailableUnrestricted Cash Balance*: $ 7,168,170.03
Finance Signature:
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Attorney Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
✓ Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
e✓ Adopt Resolution
Other:
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