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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF A BACKUP PUMP REPLACEMENT WITH DXP
ALASKA PUMP&SUPPLY,INC FOR THE CITY'S WASTEWATER LIFT
STATION #1 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $57,887.50, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, Seward's wastewater Lift Station#1 needs an emergency replacement back
up pump; and
WHEREAS, there are two pumps operating in Lift Station #1 and the Wastewater
Department requires an additional replacement pump held for back up in case one pump was to
fail. This Lift Station is responsible for pumping wastewater from the north side of town and the
Boat Harbor to the south end of town; and
WHEREAS,if a pump was to fail,we would need to have one to replace the failed pump
as soon as possible. Currently, the wait time on receiving this pump is 3-4 month delivery rate.
The wastewater utility operations routinely keep one backup pump for each lift station. They are
needed and used to always keep wastewater from backing up through town; and
WHEREAS, DXP Alaska Pump & Supply, Inc has provided the necessary replacement
estimate to get this project completed and return the Lift Station #1 back to full service with
emergency backup supplies. The cost of the replacement is: $52,625, with a contingency of 10
percent$5,262.50, for a total order sum not to exceed$57,887.50; and
WHEREAS,Seward City Code 6.10.120(b)allow the City to utilize a specific product
or professional services which can only be furnished by a single dealer and DXP Alaska Pump
& Supply is the only authorized dealer for this pump.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. It is in the public interest for the City of Seward to approve the sole source
purchase of the replacement pump from DXP Alaska Pump & Supply, Inc. for Lift Station#1.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to purchase a DXP Alaska Pump&Supply,
Inc for the replacement pump for $52,625, with a contingency of 10 percent $5,262.50, for a
total not to exceed $57,887.50.
Section 3. Funding in the amount of $57,887.50 is hereby appropriated from the
Wastewater Enterprise Fund account no.18000-0000-3400 to the Wastewater account no.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-048
18000-4500-8103.
Section 4. 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.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
re.
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: DeMoss, Wells, Finch, Barnwell, Calhoon, Osenga, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Bal u, MMC
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 2023-048: Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Purchase
of a Backup Pump Replacement with DXP Alaska Pump&Supply, Inc for the
Town Wastewater Lift Station #1 in an Amount Not to Exceed $57,887.50
and Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
Seward's town wastewater Lift Station #1 needs an emergency pump replacement. There are two
pumps operating in Lift Station #1 and the Wastewater Department requires a replacement pump
for back up in case one pump was to fail. This Lift Station is responsible for pumping sewage from
the north side of town and the Boat Harbor to the south end of town. If the pump was to fail, we
would need to have one to replace the failed pump as soon as possible. Currently, the wait time on
receiving this pump is 3-4-months for delivery.
DXP Alaska Pump & Supply, Inc has provided the necessary replacement estimate to get this
project completed and return the Lift Station #1 back to full service with emergency backup
supplies.The cost of the replacement is: $52,625.00, with a contingency of 10 percent, $5,262.50,
for a total order sum not to exceed $57,887.50.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 1.3.4 Public Facilities and Services, 2.2.2 ...meet or exceed standards
Strategic Plan: Promote a safe community p.19
Other: Public Works Mission Statement, ...repairs and improvements
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 57,887.50
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
✓ Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 57,887.50
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
✓ Not budgeted 18000-4500-8103
Not applicable
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Unassigned Fund Balance and Available Unrestricted Cash Balance Information
Fund (✓):
General SMIC Electric Iq
Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Unassigned Fund Balance*: $ 2,471,705 *unaudited numbers
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance*: $ 2,815,450
Finance Director Signature: - C
Attorney Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
✓ Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
e✓ Adopt Ordinance
Other:
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