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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE
30 BATTERIES FROM C&D TECH. INC. TO BE USED AS STARTING
BATTERIES FOR GENERATORS #3, #4, #5, AND #6 AT A PRICE NOT TO
EXCEED $34,000, INCLUDING SHIPPING
WHEREAS, batteries are necessary for starting the emergency generators at Ft.
Raymond Substation; and
WHEREAS, batteries wear out over time and need to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, the starting batteries for Generators #4 & #5 were installed in 1984 and
have recently has a battery failure; and
WHEREAS, the starting batteries for Generators #3 & #6 were installed in 1973; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward mechanics who maintain these generators have
recommended that the starting batteries for units #3,#4, #5, and #6 be replaced; and
WHEREAS, a quote of$34,000 (including shipping) has been received from the sole
manufacturer of batteries capable of starting these generators; and
WHEREAS, it is vital that we maintain these units in a "Stand-by" generation mode to
protect the customers of the Electric Utility from the effects of losing our main power supply
from CEA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Acting City Manager be authorized to issue a purchase order to C&D
Tech., Inc. (C/O Power Solutions) for an amount NTE $34,000 to purchase and have shipped to
Seward Thirty Engine Cranking Batteries.
Section 2.
Funding is available from Account 501-5400-5380.
Section 3.
This resolution to take effect immediately.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-012
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 27th
day of January 2003.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Edgar Blatchford, May'or
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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