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OF SEWARD,ALASKA by: Sorensen
RESOLUTION 2023-136
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE FROM
BELYEA COMPANY ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS A 1,200-AMP
MITSUBISHI SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKER IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT
OF$95,000 FOR INSTALLATION IN THE LAWING SUBSTATION NEAR
MOOSE PASS
WHEREAS, Belyea Company was selected as the preferred vendor for the Mitsubishi
breaker following outreach to multiple vendors; and
WHEREAS, Belyea Company was selected because it meets all operational specifications
and was the only vendor with the breaker in stock and ready for shipment; and
WHEREAS, a circuit breaker is an essential part of the substation designed to protect
an electrical circuit from damage by interrupting the flow of current when a system fault is
detected: and
WHEREAS,the installation of this new circuit breaker is part of a complete refurbishment of
the Lawing Substation near Moose Pass; and
WHEREAS, the purchase and installation of the new breaker is part of the larger
infrastructure project currently underway to improve reliability of the City's high-voltage
transmission 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 purchase from Belyea Company a
Mitsubishi 1,200-amp circuit breaker for installation in Seward's Lawing Substation.
Section 2. Funding in the not-to-exceed amount of$95,000 is hereby appropriated from
the Electric Fund reserve account no. 15000-0000-3400 to 15340-0000-8103 Capital Equipment.
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 18th
day of December 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-136
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Resolution 2023-136
City Council Agenda Statement .
Meeting Date: December 18, 2023
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Rob Montgomery, General Manager
Subject: Resolution 2023-136: Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase From
Belyea Company Electrical Power Systems A 1,200-amp Mitsubishi S176
Circuit Breaker In A Not-To-Exceed Amount Of$95,000 For Installation In
The Lawing Substation Near Moose Pass.
Background and justification:
Work to rebuild key sections of Seward's transmission system to replace aging equipment and
upgrade the condition of the system got underway in 2023 and will continue in 2024. This work is
part of the overall transmission infrastructure project to improve system reliability well into the
future.
Part of this work includes refurbishing Seward's three electric substations: Fort Raymond, Lawing
and Spring Creek. Most of the work at Fort Raymond was completed in 2023, leaving Lawing and
Spring Creek to be completed in 2024. This circuit breaker will be installed at the Lawing Substation
during refurbishment work.Belyea has provided the city with other equipment for the infrastructure
proj ect.
A circuit breaker is an essential [art of the substation designed to protect an electrical circuit from
damage by interrupting the flow of current when a fault is system detected.
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: Reduce Energy Costs—Expand customer base within the Seward Electric
utility area
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this $ 95,000
legislation:
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
✓ Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 95,000 (shipping not included)
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Resolution 2023-136
HCreates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line
item(s):
✓ Not budgeted Part of transmission infrastructure project(15340-0000-8103)
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):15340-0000-8103
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
✓
Boat Harbor Parking Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Available Fund Balance $
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
Yes Attorney
Signature:
✓ Not Comments:
applicable
Administration Recommendation
✓ Adopt
Resolution
Other:
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