HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2024-008 Ladder Truck Repair CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-008 Sponsored by: Sorensen
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,564.47 TO HAVE
TRAILERCRAFT TRANSPORT AND REPAIR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT'S AERIAL LADDER TRUCK
WHEREAS, approximately a year ago the ladder truck started displaying mechanical
issues while being driven; and
WHEREAS, over the past year, we have had multiple mechanics and companies over to
look at and troubleshoot the problems, and try to assist in the repairs of the ladder truck without
any possible solutions made; and
WHEREAS,we have found a company in Anchorage that has a mechanic that is qualified
and willing to work on the ladder truck to get it operational for us again; and
WHEREAS, without the ladder truck, our community is at risk of a fire event at a
multistory building that could pose a potential for a negative outcome due to the lack of our
suppression apparatus; and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA,that:
Section 1.The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $27,564.47 is hereby transferred and appropriated
from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance 01000-0000-3400 to 0100-1220-7216
Maintenace and Repair Expense 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 12th
day of February 2024.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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AYES: Osenga, Finch, Barnwell, Crites, Calhoon, Wells, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statementti
Meeting Date: February 12, 2024 ,+
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Clinton Crites, Fire Chief
Subject: Resolution 2024-008: Authorizing The City Manager To Approve And
Appropriate Funds In The Amount Of $27,564.47 To Have Trailercraft
Transport And Repair The Fire Department's Aerial Ladder Truck
Background and justification:
The Fire Department's Aerial Ladder Truck is an essential part of our task force. The purchasing and use of a
ladder truck is part of the city's comprehensive plan. It is the only high reaching water suppression apparatus
that we have, to help tackle multistory building fires in our city. Without this apparatus we are unable to
provide safe and effective water suppression to the large multistory businesses and buildings located in
Seward. Having the Ladder Truck also helps with our overall ISO rating,which in turn helps the community
with their homeowner's and commercial insurance by having a better rating.
The ladder truck has electrical problems which cause the truck to either not start or shut off while driving
down the roadway.The second problem is the brakes need repairs.These two problems not only pace it out of
service but is why we need to have it hauled to Anchorage on a flatbed trailer.
We have had multiple mechanics spend countless hours looking at the ladder truck and have been in contact
with multiple fire apparatus companies to try and get the Ladder Truck operational again. It has been over a
year process to find someone that is willing to work on the truck and that has the knowledge and abilities to
fix our apparatus. Trailercraft has supplied a quote for brake repairs and finding and fixing the electrical
issues. Trailercraft will also perform a review of other electrical and mechanical components to ensure the
truck is safe and operational as an emergency vehicle.
Every day the ladder truck is out of service is another day we do not have this important part of our fleet to
help protect our community.
We are asking that the city council approve funds to have our ladder truck fixed to operational status to
continue to be able to provide the City with enhanced fire protection.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: Public Safety 1.3.4.4
Strategic Plan: Promote a safe community
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this $ 27,564.47
legislation:
This legislation (v ):
Creates revenue in the amount o£ $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 27,564.47
Creates a savings in the amount o£ $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (v/):
Budgeted Line
item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (v/):
✓ General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Available Fund Balance $ 11,469,872.07
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
✓ Yes Attorney
Signature:
Not Comments:
applicable
Administration Recommendation
✓ Adopt
Resolution
Other: