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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2006-033 I I I Sponsored by: Corbridge CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2006-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, DETERMINING THAT IT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO WAIVE THE NORMAL BID PROCESS PER SEWARD CITY CODE ~6.10.130 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH XEROX FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEASING A PUBLIC USE COPIER IN THE SEWARD COMMUNITY LIBRARY WHEREAS, The Seward Community Library has consistently maintained one of the few public use copiers in Seward; and WHEREAS, the current copier lease expired in January, 2006, and the library desires to replace the copier with a new machine with expanded capabilities; and WHEREAS, Xerox has submitted a proposed 60-month lease for a copier that is wheelchair accessible, has coin operated features and includes full service maintenance, including parts and labor, for a total monthly lease rate of$208.60, representing a total lease cost of$12,515.00 over five years, with no lump-sum payout at the end of the lease; and WHEREAS, the above lease fee includes a trade-in on the existing machine, and Xerox agrees to remove the existing equipment; and WHEREAS, the lease includes the required non-appropriation clause which allows the City to terminatc the lease if monies are not appropriated for any given budget year; and WHEREAS, in addition to the lease fee, Xerox will bill the City $0.0169 per copy; and WHEREAS, funding for this project was included in the 2006 library budget; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to waive the normal bidding process per Seward City Code ~6.1 0.130 bascd on the following: I) the current copier has a higher trade-in value with Xerox; 2) Xerox will remove the current copier at no extra cost; 3) the quality of maintenance and repair work from Xerox is excellent given their Kenai Peninsula presence and the overwhelming number of Xerox copiers in Seward. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby affirms that it is in the public's interest to waive the normal bid process per Seward City Code ~6.1 0.130 and authorizes the City Manager to entcr into a lease agreement with Xerox for a copier at the library, with a monthly lease rate of$208.58, including maintenance, parts, and labor. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2006-33 Funding for this purchase is available from Account 101-1500-5500. I Section 2. Section 3. This resolution to take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 28th day of March, 2006. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ~~~~ Vanta Shafer, Mayor Dunham, Valdatta, Lorenz, Bardarson, Shafer Schafer, Thomas None None I . , / ,1 -. -,' ^- --- J~r~W~~CMJ~~~y"Cl:~ v (City Seal) ." h 1 ~ H." .........:J 0\': S~ "" ol" .It, ,t... ., .,' ,.~" ....,........,,~.~,."' .... '.I .' O?PO~" ~0 .. ...~ .....CJ !,.' ,.' Jj. ~ ....;:.- .r~" 'U ~ ~' .. ......-: --..- a'~ ~ :'0: SEAL ~ :: :: I . : 0 :: .:. \ ...... ;:: ';;. ~t\',~~ .. ~ ':. \,;;,'..YI\I.. ",...'1:..' .: ~.:~t".." 1 '\""'. L~..:' ..,~! O'F'~tJ..S;..~" """inn'''. I Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: March 28, 2006 To: Mayor Shafer and Council Members From: Clark Corbridge, City Manager Agenda Item: Seward Community Library Xerox Copier Lease BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Seward Community Library has consistently maintained one of the few public use copiers in Seward. Our current machine has survived the end of a five year lease and the library has negotiated a new lease on a new copier. The enclosed proposed lease agreement includes a copier that is wheelchair accessible, has coin operated features and full service maintenance including parts and labor for a monthly charge of $208.60 paid over the five year life of the lease totaling $12515.00. There will be an additional charge of $0.0169 per copy made, assessed monthly. The previous monthly payment included 1400 copies per month. The number of copies made monthly on the machine was always less than 1400. The new contract takes that fact into account by having a base lease payment and additional per copy charge. Xerox has allowed for trade in on the old machine and will remove and install as part of the agreement. The lease (copies attached) is for sixty (60) months and includes the required non-appropriation clause which allows the City to terminate the lease if monies are not appropriated for any given budget year. Based on the heavy use of the above copier, it is recommended to trade-in the old copier for the proposed copier. It is also recommended that Council find it in the public interest to waive the normal bidding process per City Code § 6.10.103 based on the following: 1) the current copier has a higher trade in value with Xerox; 2) Xerox removes the current copier at no extra cost; and 3) the maintenance level is excellent from Xerox due to their Kenai Peninsula presence and the overwhelming number of Xerox copiers in Seward. The number of Xerox copiers in Seward means that the maintenance technician is usually in Seward on a weekly basis and therefore, is able to perform regular maintenance on the copier. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures. FISCAL NOTE: Currently the library charges $.25 per copy. Under this contract Xerox will charge the library $.0169 for each copy. This revenue from copies will offset a portion of the $208.60 monthly lease payment. Funding has been approved in the FY2006 General Fund Library Budget under the Equipment Rental Account. RECOMMENDATION : Seward City Council approve request for the library to contract with Xerox as per the attached documents to lease a copier for public use.