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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-10
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A NEW TRACKLESS MT7 WITH SNOW BLOWER ATTACHMENT.
WHEREAS, the purchase of a new Trackless MT7 with snow blower attachment was previously
authorized for the price of $202,920.48 through Resolution 2025-66; and,
WHEREAS, prior to the purchase being completed additional tariff surcharges were added for this
equipment manufactured in Canada; and,
WHEREAS, adequate funding from the Equipment Replacement Fund is available to cover the increased
price for this purchase; and,
WHEREAS, the new purchase price inclusive of tariffs is $205,149.43; and,
WHEREAS, purchase of this Trackless unit will maintain standardization of equipment for use of existing
attachments and maintenance and the increase in price related to new tariffs cannot be avoided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with Yukon Equipment, Inc. in
the amount of $205,149.43 for the purchase of a Trackless MT7 with snow blower attachment utilizing
Equipment Replacement Funds.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 4T" DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026.
EST:
Michel I,M. Sad. r MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
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Victoria Askin, Vice Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Lee Frey, Public Works Director
DATE: January 26, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2026-10 - Authorizing the Use of the Equipment
Replacement Fund for the Purchase of a New Trackless MT7 with Snow
Blower Attachment.
This memo requests Council's approval to increase the purchase price of a Trackless MT7 with
snow blower attachment with Yukon Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of a new Trackless MT7
with snow blower attachment utilizing the Equipment Replacement Fund. The purchase price has
been revised to reflect additional costs due to tariff charges associated with the equipment being
manufactured in Canada. The tariffs went into effect prior to completions of the purchase.
The Public Works Department recommends increasing the purchase price for the Trackless MT7
unit with snow blower attachment from Yukon Equipment, Inc.in the amount of $2,228.95.
Council's approval is respectfully requested.