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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 22, 2021 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Nakyshia Fralin (District 1), Shane Johnson (District 4); Kelly Davis (District 7), Dana Harmon (District 9); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria(Mayor) Vacancy (District 6) Commissioners Absent: Sam Angoori (District 3); Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) CALL TO ORDER – Chair Blackburn called the meeting to order at 1:24 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Paul Robbins- not present (Item 3) Zenobia Joseph commented on equity barriers within the Capital Metro’s Project Connect. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the April 20, 2021 meeting. A motion to recommend was on Commissioner Harmon’s motion, Commissioner Chavarria’s second; passed on a 6-1 vote, with Commissioner White abstaining, Commissioners Angoori and Smith absent, Commissioner Davis off the dais, and one vacancy. 2. Approve minutes of the May 18, 2021 meeting. A motion to recommend and update item 7 was on Commissioner Brenneman’s motion, Commissioner Johnson’s second; passed on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Angoori and Smith absent, Commissioner Davis off the dais, and one vacancy. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 3. Equitable participation in programs RFP update. Liz Jambor, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Manager of Austin Energy presented the Equitable Participation in Programs RFP Update. 4. Briefing regarding alternatives for EV ready, electric ready, and residential multifamily water heating. Kurt Stogdill, Green Building and Sustainability Manager of Austin Energy presented the Briefing Regarding Alternatives for EV Ready, Electric Ready, and Residential Multifamily Water Heating. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. Discuss potential future agenda items • Commercial Incentives and Shared Solar Program • Solar Meter Fees • Community Solar RFP • Energy Efficiency Transportation (Project Connect) Page 1 of 2 ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m. Page 2 of 2
Jun 22, 2021 Planning Commission — original link
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Special Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, June 21, 2020 Business Meeting to be held 06/21/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (06/20/2021 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 21, 2020 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live HIV PLANNING COUNCIL BUSINESS COMMITTEE Monday, June 21, 2020, 10:00 A.M. Remote Austin, Texas HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chair L.J. Smith, Vice-Chair Tarik Daniels, Barry Waller, Bart Whittington, Brian Johnson, Brooks Wood, Dennis Ringler, Julio Gómez, Karson Jensen, Lee Miranda, Mattyna Stephens, A. Daniel Ramos, Tara Scarbrough, Taylor Stockett, and Rocky Lane. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Speakers who have registered one day prior to the meeting will have a three-minute allotment to address concerns regarding items on the agenda 3. PRIORITY SETTING & RESOURCE ALLOCATION DATA Q&A a. Data Q&A from Planning Council members 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. FISCAL YEAR 2022 PRIORITY SETTING a. Declaration of Conflict of Interest, if applicable of any Planning Council member present b. Fiscal Year 2022 Directives i. Discussion of potential Directives and vote ii. Review and vote on the Language Directive iii. Review and vote on Peer Support Piolet a. Applicable service standards and edits c. Adjust priority setting …
2021-06-21_URB_Agenda — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación. Urban Renewal Board Meeting June 21, 2021, 5:30 – 9:30 pm Urban Renewal Board to be held June 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 21, 2021 Urban Renewal Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to laura.keating@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Urban Renewal Board FECHA de la reunion (21 Junio, 2021, 5:30 – 9:30 pm) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (20 Junio, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: junta en 512-974-3458 or • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de laura.keating@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para …
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Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Electric Utility Commission June 21, 2021 The Electric Utility Commission is to be held June 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Sunday, June 20 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Electric Utility Commission meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-497-0966 or Jeff.Vice@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Sunday, June 20. The information required is the speaker name, the telephone number they will use to call into the meeting, and their email address (so that the dial-in info may be provided). If speaking on a specific item, residents must indicate the item number(s) they wish to speak on and whether they are for/against/neutral. Speakers on any topic that is not a posted agenda item will be limited to the first 10. •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak; each speaker will have up to three minutes to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jeff.Vice@austinenergy.com by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live la Reunión del Electric Utility Commission FECHA de la reunion (21 de Junio 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (20 de junio antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: junta en 512-497-0966 or • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de Jeff.Vice@austinenergy.com a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el …
Item 15: Power Plant Winterization — original pdf
Item 15 AE Power Plant Winterization EUC June 21, 2021 Pat Sweeney, VP, Power Production Sand Hill Plant 2/15/2021 © 2018 Austin Energy Plant Winterization Plans • Begins in Fall and is affirmed to ERCOT by December 21st each year • Consists of Permanent and Temporary Measures • Permanent Examples • Insulation in/on piping, cabinets • Metal structures around areas determined as concerns from past weather events • Heat Trace – electrical heating systems on critical components • Temporary Examples • Wind breaks, thermal blankets applied to critical components • Temporary Heat sources – portable propane or electrical heaters, lighting • Temporary Measures are installed while Permanent Measures are checked for proper function as per the plant weather preparation check list 2 Plant Winterization Plans • Measures are re-checked prior to a major forecast event like February • Operators use remote monitoring and visual checks to confirm status • Confirm function of emergency communications such as satellite phones • Personnel Measures • Ensure adequate staffing levels – increased during major forecast events • Provisioning for food and on-site lodging 3 Winter Prep installed around the lower areas of Unit # 5 Freeze Protection HRSG Wind Wall East side Sand Hill Plant 2021 4 Freeze Protection at the HRSG Doghouse Sand Hill Plant 2021 5 Freeze Protection HRSG Drums Sand Hill Plant 2021 Freeze Protection Unit #5 Evaporator Backflow 6 Freeze Protection Critical Tracing on the Plant Data recorders Sand Hill Plant 2021 7 Traveling Water Screen Trash Pumps Aux Cooling Water Anti-scaling chemical storage Decker Power Plant 2021 Circulating water pump gland water tubing 8 GT Water injection building Decker Power Plant 2021 Diesel Generator Building 9 North drum level condenser pot Decker Power Plant 2021 GT gas skid pressure control valves 10 Superheat and Reheat spray valve transmitters Lights installed inside boxes to generate heat Decker Power Plant 2021 11 Superheat spray valve North drum level transmitter Decker Power Plant 2021 Reheat spray valve 12 Instrument air pressure transmitter Decker Power Plant 2021 Instrument air intake 13 Sand Hill Plant 2/15/2021 14 Sand Hill Plant 2/15/2021 15 Looking Ahead • Reviews are still underway but we have identified some opportunities for improvement such as: • 2011 improvements mostly worked but didn’t in one instance – a protective controls cabinet proved inadequate – we’ve now added a heat source • Increased stocks for longer duration events: • Food for staff …
Item 16: Distribution Vegetation Management Pgm — original pdf
Item 16 Austin Energy Distribution Vegetation Management Program Date: June 21, 2021 Joseph Osborne Electric System Field Operations Manager © 2018 Austin Energy Frozen Vegetation on Power Lines • Three winter storms crossed the area Feb. 11-18 • • Ice weighed down limbs overhanging power lines, causing outages prior to ERCOT mandated outages Ice accumulation continued and damaged limbs continued falling after mandated outages ended • Frozen lines and vegetation created hazardous working conditions • Contributed to increased restoration times 2 AE - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM How does Austin Energy’s tree pruning impact reliability? 2021 Feb 2021 Ice Storm Electric Outages No vegetation caused outages No vegetation caused outages Primary cause of outages was vegetation contact with power lines. This includes direct contact, falling trees, and falling branches. There were also 4 automobile accidents that destroyed poles and resulted in damages Winter Event Timeline (February 11-21) Ice Storm & Wind Ice Storms, High Winds, & Crystalline Snow Storm Ice storm and Freezing Rain POLAR VORTEX & BELOW FREEZING EVENT ERCOT-DIRECTED OUTAGES FEB. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 FEB. 21 Feb 11-21: • 42 Local Vegetation Crews Feb 15-21 • 42 Local Vegetation Crews plus 32 Mutual Aid Vegetation Crews Feb 22-26 • All Vegetation Crews were conducting debris cleanup and trimming Austin Energy Pillars of Excellence Quality Vegetation Management Program Reliability (Under Performing) Sustainability (5 yr. – 7 yr. cycle) Fire Mitigation (Risk Mitigation) AE - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AE Vegetation Management (VM) Distribution Workload-Mar 1- Sept 30, 2021 5 5 6 735 161 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% VM Tickets North/South VM CIP Projects North/South VM North Circuits VM South Circuits % AE VM Distribution Workload VM Wildfire & Underperforming Feeders • Mar 1, 2021- Sept 30, 2021 Workload Percentage • VM Customer Request Tree Pruning Tickets- North (430) South (305) = Total 735 • VM Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Tree Pruning- North (50) South (101) = Total 161 ST07- Before ST07-After Steck 07 – Sept 19 7 Environmental Pruning Limitations Month Jan Feb Pruning Schedule Prune Oak Wilt Season Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Oak Wilt Season/Bird Habitat Preservation Oak Wilt Season/Bird Habitat Preservation Oak Wilt Season/Bird Habitat Preservation Oak Wilt Season/Bird Habitat Preservation Oak Wilt Season/Bird Habitat Preservation Bird Habitat Preservation Prune Prune Prune Prune Non-Oak tree work continues on all planned circuits 8 …
Item 17: Alternatives to EV ready, Electric Ready, Residential Hot Water Heating — original pdf
Item 17 Alternatives for EV Ready, Electric Ready and Residential Multifamily Water Heating Briefing to the EUC Kurt Stogdill Manager, Green Building & Sustainability June 21st, 2021 © 2020 Austin Energy Agenda • Scope of discovery • Process • Timeline 2 New Energy Code City Council Adopted the 2021 IECC • Passed June 3rd, 2021 • Effective September 1st • First City in Texas? • Likely future Item From Council 3 Scope of Discovery Areas for additional discussion • EV Ready • Electric Ready • Water heating- multifamily 4 Objective(s) What are we looking to accomplish? Robust stakeholder discussion about these areas of focus Catalogue challenges associated with them Identify best strategies for addressing challenges • Develop plan and timeline for action • • • Come away with an actionable plan for Austin Energy and potential partners to further community efforts associated with EV Ready, Electric Ready and low carbon/low demand water heating for residential multifamily 5 Process Steps to work through include… • Cataloging relevant City goals • Review of pertinent state and federal policy and legislation • Alignment- current Austin Energy and City programs and education • Stakeholder engagement • Funding • Policy rollout 6 Timeline • Research • Already begun, bulk complete in July • • Stakeholder engagement Form stakeholder group(s)- immediate • • Active participation- August into November • Briefing Commissions- Sep. & Nov.- Council in December Funding • Ongoing, including grants, City program funds • Policy rollout TBD • Dependencies Item from Council Climate Equity Plan 7 Thank You Questions? Kurt Stogdill kurt.stogdill@austinenergy.com 512-322-6510 ©2020 Austin Energy. All rights reserved. Austin Energy name and logo as well as Austin Energy Green Building name and logo, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Austin Energy, the electric department of the City of Austin, Texas. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Item 19: Council Action Report — original pdf
Item 19 EUC Report re Council Action June 21, 2021 Item below recommended by EUC May 13; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 2. (6/3) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions, LLC for continued purchase of web-based load profiling software, licenses, maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $3,947,000 and to extend the term by six years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $6,002,814. 3. (6/3) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Catapult Systems, LLC, to provide technical and support services for Microsoft on-premise software and cloud services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,000,000. 4. (6/3) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with DLT Solutions, LLC, to provide computer-aided drafting software and data management tools including maintenance and support, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,700,000. 5. (6/3) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Priester-Mell & Nicholson, for air insulated switchgear, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,500,000. 6. (6/3) [Austin Energy] Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Energy Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to decrease the Austin Energy Operating Fund Ending Balance by $1,165,887 and increase the Conservation Rebates expenses by $1,165,887 to provide additional funding for the Austin Energy Weatherization Assistance Program. 7. (6/3) [Purchasing Multi-departmental; AE’s estimated amount is $2.17M] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with 360 Network Solutions, LLC d/b/a 360 Network Solutions, to provide electronic lock access control system, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,833,625. 8. (6/3) [Austin Energy] Approve issuance of capacity-based incentives to the Housing Authority of the City of Austin for the installation of solar electric systems on the new multifamily affordable housing community Pathways at Chalmers Courts East, located at 300 Chicon St., for an amount not to exceed $323,360. (District 3) 9. (6/10) [Capital Contracting] Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following staff recommended firm (or other qualified responders) for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. Solicitation CLMP312: Allegis Group Holdings, Inc., for engineering services for the AE Staff Augmentation, Engineering and Related Engineering Services for Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List in an amount not to exceed …
Items 2-14: Draft RCAs — original pdf
Item 2 ..Title P osting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Adisa Public Relations d/b/a Adisa Communications (MBE), to provide community outreach for Austin Energy energy efficiency and rebate programs and equity goals, in an amount not to exceed $210,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $35,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Purchasing Office issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 1100 EAL3016 for these services. The solicitation issued on November 23, 2020 and it closed on January 12, 2021. Of the six offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov NOTE: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation’s Authorized Contact Person: Liz Lock, at 512-322-6251 or Liz.Lock@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: June 21, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide outreach to traditionally underrepresented populations who cannot afford or easily access Austin Energy programs. The goal is to make energy conservation programs such as demand response and solar more widely recognized, understood, and adopted throughout the Austin Energy service area. Adisa Public Relations d/b/a Adisa Communications will work with Austin Energy, the Equity Office, and community stakeholders to generate feedback and develop new or enhanced approaches for increased participation producing social outcomes, including; higher quality home comfort, energy savings, and reduced utility bills. This is a new contract. The recommended contractor is a City certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, is a Historically Underutilized Business, and is local. An evaluation team with expertise in this area evaluated the offers and scored Adisa Public Relations d/b/a Adisa Communications …
2021-05-17_URB-Draft-Minutes — original pdf
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021, 1:00-5:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING DRAFT MINUTES Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Staff in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Travis Perlman Laura Keating Lisa Rodriguez CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Chair Escobar Vice Chair Pierce Commissioner Skidmore Commissioner Tetey Commissioner Bradford Commissioner Motwani Members Absent Commissioner Watson PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners’ primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 1:07pm with 6 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. No members of the public registered to speak. to oversee is 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the April 19, 2021, Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, the April 19, 2021, meeting minutes were approved unanimously. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Staff briefing, discussion and possible action on the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District staff recommendation presented at Planning Commission on March 27, 2021. Laura Keating gave the briefing. Following discussion, no action was taken. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Consideration and possible action regarding request from Capitol View Arts/Rolling Rooster for a license agreement to use Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1100 E 11th Street. Board may enter executive session with legal counsel. The meeting was adjourned at 1:12pm to conduct an Executive Session on this item. The meeting reconvened at 1:35pm to continue discussion. No action was taken in Executive Session, nor was action taken in regular session. Chair Escobar requested a form of license agreement for possible action at the next meeting. b. Staff briefing, discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan. Mandy DeMayo and Travis Perlman gave the briefing. Following discussion, no action was taken. c. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding background and next steps for property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency …
Item3b_URB_HPD_RFP_Timeline — original pdf
Public Engagement & Finalization of RFP Negotiation & Agreement Execution Solicitation & Proposal Selection months 1 2 3 4 5 Nov-21 6 Dec-21 7 Jan-22 8 10 Feb-22 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Jun-22 11 12 9 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Public Engagement Procurement Public Engagement Planning Public Engagment & Finalization of RFP 13 14 15 16 Jul-22 Aug-22 Sep-22 Oct-22 Staff Evaluation Solicitation 17 Nov-22 18 Dec-22 Board Discussion & Recommendation 20 19 Jan-23 Feb-23 City Council Selection 21 22 23 24 Mar-23 Apr-23 May-23 Jun-23 Negotiation 25 Jul-23 26 Aug-23 City Council Authorization Execution Available URB Budget $30,000 Balance ($310,000) Appraisal* Survey* Phase II* Blk 16 Mitigation** $ $ $ $ 25,000 20,000 60,000 100,000 Public Engagement Contract Financial Analysis Contract Design Contract $ $ $ 45,000 45,000 45,000 Total Project Budget $ 340,000 *already encumbered **current estimate
Item 18: Rule Change re Overhead Distribution Line Clearance — original pdf
Overhead Distribution Line Clearance Rule Change Item 18 Briefing to the Electric Utility Commission Scott Bayer, P.E., Director Transmission & Distribution Engineering Electric System Engineering & Technical Services 21th of June 2021 © 2018 Austin Energy Agenda • New & Previous Clearance Requirements • Drivers of Change & Examples • Benchmarked Clearances • Rule Making & Appeal Processes 2 Previous Clearance Envelope Compared to Current Previous Current 3 Minimum Industry Standards • NESC provides “minimum” clearance distances • 7.5’ horizontal for 750V to 22kV • 12.5’ to 18.5’ vertical (depending on accessibility by pedestrians, vehicles, trucks) • OSHA 1910.333 provides minimum radial distance for unqualified workers (non electric utility workers) to perform work adjacent to energized conductors • 10’ for 12.5 kV 4 Drivers of Clearance Change • Buildings built 7.5’ from 12,470 volts do not allow for unqualified workers to perform the construction or maintenance of that building • After developer/contractor completes construction, electrical hazard may exist to (un- informed) owner when performing maintenance • Austin Energy’s new 15’ Radial Clearance Rule was developed from: • 10’ OSHA Unqualified Worker Clearance • This includes the 7.5’ NESC Minimum Distance • 5’ Allowance for Scaffolding, Material Handling • Past history of non-compliant construction including fatality of non-qualified worker • >70 Notice of Electrical Hazard issued since 2017 • Zoning changes have led to a proliferation of ADUs which have significantly reduced workspace and access to lines & poles for Austin Energy linemen 5 Overhead Electric Distribution Clearance Violations Building meets 7.5’ AE clearance requirement but scaffolding erected within 10’ OSHA clearance & 5’ from energized primary 6 Overhead Electric Distribution Clearance Violations New structure built within the 7’6” horizontal clearance of primary and neutral conductors. 7 Overhead Electric Distribution Clearance Violations Encroachment into the 10’ radial clearance during construction. 8 Overhead Electric Distribution Clearance Violations Scaffolding erected by contractors using 2x4’s to push the primary out of the way. Customer’s contractors worked within the minimum approach distance which resulted in an electrocution fatality. 9 Other Utility Clearance Requirements (Clearance from buildings @ 750V to 22kV) Austin Energy (City Owned) CPS (City Owned) Bluebonnet (Cooperative) PEC (Cooperative) 7.5’ horizontal (NESC 234) 10.5’ horizontal from conductor 15’ from pole (no buildings or other sky to ground) 10’ horizontal for 1 phase line, 15’ horizontal for 3 phase lines No building within 7.5’ vertical (sky to ground) 13.5 to 19.5 vertical (depending on …
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Item2a_AEDC_Urban_Renewal_Board_Update — original pdf
Urban Renewal Board Austin Economic Development Corporation June 21, 2021 Council investigated the creation of an EDC since 2014 A series of resolutions identified the need to first investigate and then create a real estate focused entity that could assist with inclusive growth outcomes and the preservation of existing cultural spaces as well as the development of new affordable spaces. § 20141211-122: Directed the CM to explore the feasibility of an EDC § 20160303-019: Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus § Included the coordination of the preservation and creation of affordable cultural and music space by a specialty entity that could also negotiate in public/private projects and be integrated into public projects. § 20170216-040: Directing the CM to bring forward proposals for the EDC § 20180215-082: Use an EDC to create a Cultural Trust § Directed using the Cultural Asset Mapping Project (CAMP) as a guide for broad inclusion § Cultural Trust to be integrated into an EDC § Investigation of code revisions, retail incentives and other real estate mechanisms to assist as needed § 20190808-072: Authorizing the creation of the EDC (see next slide) Austin EDC Overview | 2 In August 2020, Council Directed Staff to Create AEDC ”to complement the City's vision and programming for inclusive economic development through the formation of public-private partnerships and facilitation of resulting projects that generate additional resources or revenues for the City”…. § City Council directs the City Manager to initiate the necessary processes to authorize the Creation of an economic development entity, identify potential funding sources, solicit stakeholder feedback on the entity’s governance and operational structure, and, if necessary, contract with a subject matter expert to develop an implementation plan. § City Council directs the City Manager to structure the entity broadly enough to manage a range of projects, which could include affordable housing development, public-private Partnerships with private-led development such as the South Central Waterfront that could provide community benefits, and shall include a Cultural Trust to support acquisition and preservation of creative space. § City Council directs the City Manager to bring forward a recommendation for funding needs to implement this direction for consideration during the Fiscal Year 2020 budget deliberations. Austin EDC Overview | 3 Purpose of EDC: Inclusive Economic Development A PUBLIC DEVELOPER: a real estate developer working for the public interest § Inclusive Economic Development has as a goal retaining the ability for families to stay in …
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2021-06-21_URB_Approved-Minutes — original pdf
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, June 21, 2021, 5:30-9:30 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING MINUTES CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Members Absent Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Mandy DeMayo Laura Keating Lisa Rodriguez Megan Santee, URB legal counsel is to oversee PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 5:36pm with 4 members present. Commissioners Bradford, Watson and Tetey were absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. Zenobia C. Joseph, David King and Nailah I. Akinyémi-Sankofa addressed the board. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the May 17, 2021, Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Skidmore’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the URB’s May 17, 2021, minutes were unanimously approved with the addition that legal counsel, Charles Zech attended the meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation from the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) regarding best practices and an approach to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). Matthew Kwatinetz presented. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Consideration and possible action regarding request from Capitol View Arts/Rolling Rooster for a license agreement to use Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1100 E 11th Street. Laura Keating and Clifford Gillard addressed the URB and responded to questions. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding next steps for property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). Mandy DeMayo presented. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Approval of a license agreement for Capitol View Arts/Rolling Rooster ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 7:47pm without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair …
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Electric Utility Commission June 21, 2021 Minutes The Electric Utility Commission (EUC) convened a regularly scheduled meeting via videoconference/Webex. Meeting called to order by Chair Hopkins at 5:34 p.m. Also present were Commissioners Chapman, Ferchill, Hadden, Reed, Stone and Tuttle. Commissioners Funkhouser, Trostle and Wray were absent, plus one vacancy. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: David Glenn and Scott Turner (HBA Representatives re Item 18; appealing the line clearance rulemaking) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the May 13, 2021 special-called meeting. Motion (Chapman) to approve minutes; seconded (Hadden); passed on a vote of 6-0, with Commissioner Reed off the dais and Commissioners Funkhouser, Trostle and Wray absent, and one vacancy. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type Motion (Ferchill) to recommend Items 2-14; seconded (Tuttle); passed on a vote of 6-0, with Commissioner Reed off the dais and Commissioners Funkhouser, Trostle and Wray absent, and one vacancy. 2. (7/29) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Adisa Public Relations D/B/A Adisa Communications, MWDB, to provide community outreach for Austin Energy’s energy efficiency and rebate programs and equity goals, in an amount not to exceed $210,000. 3. (7/29) Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Techline Inc, for fiberglass utility poles, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000. 4. (7/29) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of four contracts for large industrial motor repair services, with Austin Armature Works LP, Evans Enterprises Inc., Houma Armature Works & Supply LLC, and Shermco Industries Inc.; each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $2,500,000, divided among the contractors. 5. (7/29) [Purchasing] Ratify an amendment to an existing contract with Intrado Interactive Services Corporation, for high call volume answering services, in the amount of $72,000, for a revised total contract not to exceed amount of $884,000. 6. (7/29) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Intrado Interactive Services Corporation, for continued high call volume answering services, for an increase in the amount of $260,000 and extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,144,000. 7. (7/29) [Purchasing] Authorize award of seven contracts for electrical supplies, with Beyond Components; Priester-Mell & Nicholson Inc.; Wesco Distribution Inc. d/b/a Power Supply; Techline Inc.; Stuart C. Irby Co.; JMR Technology Inc.; and KBS Electrical …