HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-047 Purchase HLA Wing Blade for Loader Sponsored by: Bower
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-047
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE AN
HLA HYDRAULIC WING BLADE LOADER ATTACHMENT FROM
CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY INDUSTRIAL, LLC (CMI) IN THE
AMOUNT OF $21,150 PLUS A 10% CONTINGENCY OF $2,115 FOR A
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $23,265,AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department uses loaders and road graders to plow snow
and frequently needs a wide-angle blade for loaders to help provide timely snow removal; and
WHEREAS, this angled blade with hydraulic wings will clear wider paths, improve
operator efficiency, reduce snow berms and cleanup times, and provide a backup plowing option
if a grader breaks down; and
WHEREAS, this attachment will make better-quality use of one more piece of heavy
equipment for the street department during snow events; and
WHEREAS,Construction Machinery Industrial, LLC has provided a quote in the amount
of$21,150 plus a 10%contingency, $2,115, for a total order sum not to exceed$23,265; and
WHEREAS,Seward City Code 6.10.120(b)allows the City to utilize a specific product
or professional services which can only be furnished by a single dealer, and Construction
Machinery Industrial, LLC is the only authorized dealer for this hydraulic wing blade.
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 the HLA Hydraulic Wing
Blade from Construction Machinery Industrial (CMI).
Section 2. Funding in the amount of$23,265 is hereby appropriated from the Motor Pool
Reserves Account No. 03000-0000-3400,to the capital equipment account No. 03000-1310-8103.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward. Alaska, this 24th
day of April, 2023.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-047
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Sue McClure,Mayor
AYES: DeMoss, Wells, Finch, Barnwell, Calhoon, Osenga, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 24, 2023
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Doug Schoessler, Public Works Director
Subject: Resolution 2023-047: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase an "HLA
Hydraulic Wing Blade" Loader Attachment in the Amount of $21,150 Plus
10% Contingency of $2,115 from Construction Machinery Industrial,
LLC (CMI) and Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
The Public Works Streets Department needs an attachment for the loaders used for snow removal
efforts. The Street Department has determined that the HLA Hydraulic Wing Blade will increase the
abilities to remove snow and increase efficiency. The loader blade is wider and has double hydraulic
wings that can plow or scoop snow, it can then fill in on snow routes if a road grader breaks down.
Construction Machinery Industrial, LLC has provided a quote for $21,150, with a 10% contingency
of $2,115, for a total of order sum of $23,265. This total includes delivery to the Public Works
Facility in Seward.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.4.1 Provide safe and efficient vehicular transportation facilities...
Strategic Plan: Page 16 Provide safe...transportation that meet the needs of the
community.
Other: Public Works mission statement -Providing snow removal for safe roads
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 23,265.00
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
x Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 23,265.00
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
x Not budgeted 03000-1310-8103
Not applicable
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Unassigned Fund Balance and Available Unrestricted Cash Balance Information
Fund (✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Water F1 Healthcare
x Motor Pool Other
Unassigned Fund Balance*: $ 3,329,964 *unaudited numbers
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance*: $ 2,064,709
Finance Director Signature: = C�
Attorney Review
Yes Attorney
Signature:
x Not Comments:
applicable
Administration Recommendation
x Approve Res.
Other:
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