HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-051 Purchase Electric Control Panel CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Sponsored by: Bower
RESOLUTION 2023-051
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A
NEW ELECTRIC CONTROL PANEL IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT
OF $158,450,INCLUDING SHIPPING,AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS,the City's Electric Department,through its substation engineering consultant
Electric Power Systems, reached out to multiple vendors and RMC Engineering Services
submitted the lone proposal; and
WHEREAS, the new control panel is part of the larger substation refurbishment and
upgrade construction project; and
WHEREAS, the new control panel will allow voltage capacity at the substation to be
upgraded from a maximum of 69kV to 115kV; and
WHEREAS,the new control panel is made up of a number of critical elements, including
but not limited to: an automation controller, test switches,breaker control switches, lockout relay
switches, circuit breakers and fuses; and
WHEREAS, the installation of the new control panel is part.of the larger infrastructure
project planned over the next three to four years to ensure ongoing reliability of Seward's electric
system.
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 enter into a contract with Electric
Power Constructors for $158,450 to upgrade the voltage capacity of the substation from 69kV to
115kV.
Section 2. Funding is hereby appropriated for the project from the designated revenue
bond, account 15351-000-8103.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 8tn
day of May, 2023.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-051
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Calhoon, Barnwell, DeMoss, Osenga, Wells, Finch, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
renda J. Ballo MMC
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: May 8, 2023 t!
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Rob Montgomery, General Manager Electric
Subject: Resolution 2023-051: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a New
Electric Control Panel in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $158,450, Including
Shipping
Background and justification:
As part of its large project to rebuild and upgrade its transmission infrastructure and substations,
Seward Electric must have a new control panel installed in its Fort Raymond Substation to upgrade
the voltage capacity from 69kV to 115kV.
The new control panel is made up of a number of critical elements, including:
- Custom open style enclosure
- Network clock
- Automation controller (RTAC)
- Ethernet switch
- Sync scope
- Test switches
- Power supply
- Modbus TCP to fiber media converters
- Breaker control switches
- Lockout relay switches
- Circuit breakers, fuses,
The installation of the new control panel, along with the overall infrastructure work planned for
the next 3-4 years, will help ensure ongoing reliability of Seward's transmission system.
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:
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Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ $158,450
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
✓ Creates expenditure in amount of: $ $158,450
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
✓ Not budgeted Part of the infrastructure rebuild ($10 million revenue bond)
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Wat F1 Healthcare
Motor Pool Other Revenue Bond 15351-000-8103
✓ Funding
Note: amounts are unaudited
Fund Balance/Net position — restricted $ 3,995,271
Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $ 3,764,736
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
✓ Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
✓ Approve Res.
Other:
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