REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION March 10, 2025 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. AGENDA Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Ayo Akande Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Al Braden Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on February 10, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract for an electric utility depreciation rate study for Austin Energy with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $175,000. Funding: $175,000 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. 3. Recommend approval authorizing an amendment to a contract for continued Veritas-Netbackup products and services for Austin Energy with TEQSYS, Inc., to increase the amount by $1,500,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,800,000. Funding: $1,500,000 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 4. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for comprehensive management of Austin Energy’s IBM software portfolio for Austin Energy with CDW, LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, in an amount not to exceed $27,065,000. Funding: $2,656,500 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. 5. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for service updates and repairs at District Cooling Plant #2 for Austin Energy with Texas Airsystems, LLC d/b/a Texas Airsystems, in an amount not to exceed $3,209,924. Funding: $3,209,924 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. 6. Recommend approval authorizing amendments to two contracts for continued overhead distribution …
Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Cap Ex South, CKT987 & 1031 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 requiring relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I- 35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program, requiring the acquisition of a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of approximately 0.584 acres (25,438 square feet, including part 1 of 2,562 square feet and part 2 of 22,876 square feet), an Access Easement, consisting of approximately 0.1272 acres (5,540 square feet), and a Temporary Construction Easement, consisting of approximately 0.1591 acres (6,928 square feet, including part 1 of 329 square feet, part 2 of 3,874 square feet, and part 3 of 2,725 square feet) of land out of the Santiago Del Valle survey, Abstract No. 24, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of the remainder of Lot 4A, Block “A”, resubdivision of Lot 4, Block “A” South Bend Subdivision, a subdivision of recorded September 2, 2003 in Document No. 200300231, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas , currently appraised at $1,462,131 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. The owner of the needed property is Home Depot, U.S.A., Inc. The property is located at 124 E. Slaughter Lane, Austin, TX 78744. The general route of the project is along Interstate 35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. Funding: $1,462,131 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Michael Gates, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5639; Brandon Williamson, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5666; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322- 6087; David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, (512) 322-6821; Tina Little, Austin Energy, Director, Electric Systems and Shared Services, (512) 322-6396. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Various structures along the existing circuits 926/927, 987, and 988 require relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program. …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an increase in authority to the previously approved interlocal agreement for construction projects involving jointly owned transmission infrastructure project between Austin Energy and the Lower Colorado River Authority and the Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Services Corporation from an amount not to exceed $24,000,000 to an amount not to exceed $52,000,000. Funding: $52,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: July 20, 2023- Council authorized negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority and the Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Services Corporation for construction projects involving jointly owned transmission infrastructure projects. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; David Tomczyszyn, Vice President, Electric System Engineering and Technical Services (512) 322-6821. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 10, 2025- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The initial cost estimate underestimated the construction costs primarily as a result of continued rise in inflation that drives up the costs of materials and labor and the exclusion in the initial estimate of key environmental protection matting that will protect the vegetation and decrease the chances of adverse environmental impacts. These project costs are a reimbursable expense for the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) 25.192 Transmission Cost of Service (TCOS). This interlocal agreement will authorize Austin Energy (AE), the Lower Colorado River Authority, and the Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Services Corporation (the latter two jointly referred to as LCRA) to provide and obtain labor, parts, and materials, in support of construction improvement projects that involve existing jointly owned transmission facilities. This agreement defines the projects’ scope, projected costs, performing parties, reimbursing parties, facility ownership of the modified and/or added assets, and other identified responsibilities between AE and LCRA. The construction improvement projects include: 1. Fayette Power Plant (FPP) Yard 2 to Lytton Springs Transmission Line Storm Hardening: LCRA will upgrade existing jointly owned transmission structures to improve system reliability, resiliency, and safety. This project involves LCRA’s transmission circuit T255 and AE’s transmission circuits 3121, 3122, and 3136. 2. Howard Lane - McNeil Transmission Line Storm Hardening: LCRA will upgrade existing jointly owned transmission structures to improve system reliability, resiliency, and safety. This project involves LCRA’s transmission circuit T163 and AE’s transmission circuit …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for tire repair, maintenance and replacement services for Austin Energy with T & W Tire, LLC d/b/a T & W Tire, for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $350,000. Funding: $80,000 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $80,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 1100 DPL1005REBID for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on August 26, 2024, and closed on September 12, 2024. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the most responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141590 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 10, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide tire repair, maintenance, and replacement on leased Austin Energy vehicles, including aerial bucket trucks, fleet vehicles, cranes and digger-derrick trucks. These services will reduce downtime and avoid disruption in providing services such as outage response, maintenance, and ongoing scheduled jobs for Austin Energy customers. Without this contract, Austin Energy will not be able to respond to customers’ needs in a timely manner. Item 12
Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for an electric utility depreciation rate study for Austin Energy with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $175,000. Funding: $175,000 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note $175,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 WDD3032REBID for these services. The solicitation was issued on October 21, 2024, and closed on November 14, 2024. Of the two 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 website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/finance/. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is to provide Austin Energy (AE) with a utility depreciation rate study. The study will determine how the value of AE's assets (e.g. buildings and equipment) decreases over time and aims to suggest depreciation rates that ensure accuracy of financial reporting as well as ensure compliance with requirements for AE’s upcoming comprehensive transmission cost of service rate filing. AE maintains accounting records for capital assets and associated depreciation based on the estimated useful life of its assets. This information is utilized for financial reporting requirements and rate-setting related to AE’s role as a transmission service provider. AE recovers costs through rates paid by load-serving entities and approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT). This study will help AE ensure accuracy of financial reporting as well as ensure compliance with the PUCT requirements for AE’s upcoming comprehensive transmission cost of service rate filing. Item 2
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued Veritas-Netbackup products and services for Austin Energy with TEQSYS, Inc., to increase the amount by $1,500,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,800,000. Funding: $1,500,000 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. MBE/WBE: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: April 7, 2022 – Council approved a contract for Veritas-Netbackup products and services with TEQSYS, Inc. May 30, 2024 – Council approved an amendment for continued Veritas-Netbackup products and services with TEQSYS, Inc. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 10, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The original contract was for Veritas-NetBackup products and services, including maintenance, support, software, and training. Austin Energy utilizes Veritas-Netbackup products and services to support the recoverability and integrity of corporate data stored on the network and North American Electric Reliability Corporation Cyber Infrastructure Protection (NERC/CIP) logs. Due to a delay in initiating the request for a replacement contract, Austin Energy is in need of additional funding authority to continue services until a new contract can be established. The requested amount is based on anticipated support and maintenance needs until a new contract can be established. Item 3 Without this amendment, Austin Energy will not have sufficient funds to support its needs until a new contract is executed. This will result in the inability to ensure data backup and restoration in a reliable and efficient manner to meet retention policies for critical data, service level agreements, and NERC/CIP compliance mandates. Item 3
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for comprehensive management of Austin Energy’s IBM software portfolio for Austin Energy with CDW, LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, in an amount not to exceed $27,065,000. Funding: $2,656,500 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $2,656,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 TLG3002 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on April 29, 2024, and closed on June 4, 2024. Of the four 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 website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140354 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established, however, the subcontracting opportunities were identified. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 10, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is to provide Austin Energy with comprehensive management of its IBM software portfolio, including licenses, maintenance and support, software as a service, subscription services, and related professional services. IBM applications support Austin Energy operations in a variety of ways, including specific business operations as well as enterprise applications. An evaluation team with expertise in this area evaluated the offers and scored CDW, LLC d/b/a Sirius Item 4 Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government as the best to provide these services based on Price, Support, Experience & Qualifications, Local Business Presence, and Small Business Presence. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these goods and services. Without a contract, Austin Energy …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for service updates and repairs at District Cooling Plant #2 for Austin Energy with Texas Airsystems, LLC d/b/a Texas Airsystems, in an amount not to exceed $3,209,924. Funding: $3,209,924 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $3,209,924 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 10, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide service updates and repairs as part of Phase 2.2 of Austin Energy’s District Cooling Plant #2 (DCP2) upgrade project. The contract will allow for the replacement of the 14 fan motors with updated direct drive motors coupled with highly efficient variable-speed drives. DCP2 has the largest cooling capacity among Austin Energy’s four downtown district cooling plants. It has been underperforming over the past years, primarily due to aging cooling tower fill, degrading controls wiring, inefficient and failing fan motors and condenser water pumps. The upgrade project, once complete, will result in enhanced operational reliability and an increase in DCP2’s cooling capacity by 2,000 tons, which translates to an additional $2 million in annual revenue. The retrofit kit of replacing the existing fans, motors, motor supports, and associated components is only provided by Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc., and no other companies provide products compatible with DCP2’s cooling towers. In addition, Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. allows only one company per geographical area for product representation. Texas AirSystems, LLC d/b/a Texas Airsystems is the sole- source representative for Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. in Central Texas for sales, service, and parts. Without this contract, DCP2’s operational reliability will be at risk, and Austin Energy will be unable to address the plant’s underperformance. Item 5
Posting Language ..Title Authorize amendments to two contracts for continued overhead distribution electrical services for Austin Energy with Linetec Services, LLC, and Renegade Group, LLC, to increase the amounts by $18,000,000 for revised total contract amounts not to exceed $54,000,000, divided between the contractors. Funding: $18,000,000 is available in Austin Energy’s Capital Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. MBE/WBE: These contracts were awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date for Linetec Services, LLC is 1.31% combined M/WBE. Current participation to date for Renegade Group, LLC is 0.22% combined M/WBE. Prior Council Action: June 1, 2023 – Council approved contracts for overhead distribution electrical services with Linetec Services, LLC, and Renegade Group, LLC. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 10, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: These contracts are for overhead distribution electrical services for Austin Energy, providing ready access to labor and equipment for service extensions, the removal and replacement of utility poles, and distribution line relocations, along with support during emergency response efforts, including during storm restorations. The amendment is needed because Austin Energy declared a Critical Business Need to contract directly with Linetec Services, LLC, and Renegade Group, LLC, in order to quickly onboard crews to meet project demands and deadlines. These two contracts augment two other contractors who continue to experience labor shortages recruiting qualified line workers. Contract spend has been higher than originally anticipated, and Austin Energy requests additional funding authority to support the increasing demand arising from grid resiliency efforts and for contingency in the event of weather events. Item 6 If a contract is not approved, Austin Energy customers will experience delays in power restoration. Item 6
Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement consisting of approximately 0.0932 acres (4,058 square feet) of land, out of the William Cannon League Survey No.19, Abstract No.6, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of the remainder of Lots 1B and 2B, Mrs. Rosa J. Spillmann Estate, a subdivision recorded October 15, 1956, in Book 8, Page 15, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 1B (Tract 1) and said Lot 2B (Tract 2) conveyed to IMP South Congress LLC by Special Warranty Deed dated August 20, 2021 as recorded in Document No. 2021188813 Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, located at 8103 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78744 from IMP South Congress LLC, in an amount not to exceed $144,910, including closing costs. Funding: $144,910 is available in the Austin Energy Capital Budget. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Michael Gates, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5639; Brandon Williamson, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5666; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues 512-322- 6087; David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, 512- 322- 6821; Tina Little, Austin Energy Director, Electric Systems and Shared Services, 512-322-6396. Council Committee, Boards, and Commission Action: March 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This acquisition is required to relocate various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program. The I-35 Capital Express South project runs along I-35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. The relocation of the circuit adjacent to the property at 8103 South I-35 requires the City to purchase an electric easement out of the William Cannon League Survey No.19, Abstract No.6, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of the remainder of Lots 1B and 2B, Mrs. Rosa J. Spillmann Estate, a subdivision recorded October 15, 1956, in Book 8, Page 15, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 1B (Tract 1) and said Lot 2B (Tract 2) conveyed to IMP South Congress LLC by Special Warranty Deed dated August 20, 2021 as recorded in Document No. 2021188813 Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas. An …
Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Cap Ex South, CKT987&1031 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 requiring relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I- 35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program, requiring the acquisition of a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of approximately 0.3067 acres (13,358 square feet), an Access Easement, consisting of approximately 0.0979 acres (4,266 square feet), and a Temporary Construction Easement, consisting of approximately 0.0132 acres (575 square feet) of land out of the Santiago Del Valle survey, Abstract No.24, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of the remainder of Lot 4B, resubdivision of Lot 4, Block “A” South Bend Subdivision, a subdivision of recorded September 2, 2003 in Document No. 200300231, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $863,894 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. The owner of the needed property is Dario P. Gonzalez. The property is located at 8625 S. Interstate Hwy. 35, Austin, TX 78745. The general route of the project is along Interstate 35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. Funding: $863,894 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Michael Gates, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5639; Brandon Williamson, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5666; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322- 6087; David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, (512) 322-6821; Tina Little, Austin Energy, Director, Electric Systems and Shared Services, (512) 322-6396. Council Committee, Boards, and Commission Action: March 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Various structures along the existing circuits 926/927, 987, and 988 require relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program. TxDOT’s I-35 Capital Express South project runs along I-35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. The relocation of the circuit adjacent to the property at 8625 South I-35 requires the City to purchase these easements out of …
Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Cap Ex South, CKT987 & 1031 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 requiring relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I- 35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program, requiring the acquisition of a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of approximately 0.168 acres (7,319 square feet) of land being a portion of Lot 23, Block “A”, Circle “S” Ridge Section 1, a Subdivision recorded in Book 4, Page 285 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $1,026,386 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. The owner of the needed property is Long Real Estate Holdings, LLC. The property is located at 7008 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745. The general route of the project is along Interstate 35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. Funding: $1,026,386 is available in Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Michael Gates, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5639; Brandon Williamson, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5666; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322- 6087; David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, (512) 322-6821; Tina Little, Austin Energy, Director, Electric Systems and Shared Services, (512) 322-6396. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Various structures along the existing circuits 926/927, 987, and 988 require relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program. TxDOT’s I-35 Capital Express South project runs along I-35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. The relocation of the circuit adjacent to the property at 7008 South I-35 requires the City to purchase an electric easement across Lot 23, Block A, Circle S Ridge Section 1, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 285 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The City previously acquired through condemnation a waterline easement across the same area through condemnation …
Electric Utility Commission RECOMMENDATION 20250310-14 Date: March 10, 2025 Subject: Austin Energy Budget Recommendations Recommendations on the FY 25-26 Budget Description of Recommendation to Council Motioned By: Kaiba White Seconded By: Cyrus Reed 1. The Customer Energy Solutions department is responsible for Austin Energy’s demand- side programs, which include customer-sited solar energy, community solar, energy efficiency, demand response and transportation electrification. The success of these programs is essential for meeting the goals of the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan and the Austin Climate Equity Plan, and for maintaining affordability and customer satisfaction. The roles that the teams within Customer Energy Solutions have been expanding and will continue to expand as these Council-adopted plans are implemented. It is essential that staffing keep pace with the need and demand for this important work. For example, the Solar Standard Offer program for commercial customers has launched and an expansion is being discussed and is envisioned in the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan. While the private sector will do most of the work to deliver energy through that program, Austin Energy staff play important roles in making it and other solar programs a success. They respond to questions from the public, review applications, conduct inspections and run payments. Staff are also working to implement a distributed energy management system that will allow the utility to utilize customer-sited batteries and are going to implement a Passive House pilot program to incentivize energy efficient building techniques. The teams within Customer Energy Solutions that are working to implement these new programs, as well as the many existing programs, must grow to effectively and efficiently do this important work. The Electric Utility Commission recommends that FTEs be added to implement the customer energy solutions goals in the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan. 2. Austin Energy is charged with developing and implementing, with the Developmental Services Department and City Council, the adoption, implementation and enforcement of energy codes. It is expected in 2025, the City Council will adopt new energy codes. The EUC recommends additional funding for FTEs for outreach, implementation and enforcement of the new energy codes. Vote: 9-0 For: Chair Dave Tuttle; Vice Chair Kaiba White; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn; Commissioner Al Braden; Commissioner Chris Kirksey; Commissioner Cyrus Reed; Commissioner Joshua Rhodes Absences: Commissioners Akande and Benavides Against: None Abstentions: None Off Dais: …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION February 10, 2025 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Amy Everhart, at Amy.Everhart@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-322-6087. AGENDA Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Ayo Akande Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Randy Chapman Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on January 13, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for a high-volume call answering system for Austin Energy with Aum Tech, Incorporated d/b/a Aumtech, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,900,000. Funding: $221,667 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for lithium battery storage systems and maintenance for Austin Energy with Eaton Corporation, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $967,500. Funding: $630,000 is available in Austin Energy’s Capital Budget and $67,500 is available in the Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 4. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for asset management software and support for Austin Energy with PowerPlan, Inc., for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,000,000. Funding: $1,050,000 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 5. Recommend approval authorizing negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Harris County in support of the …
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for a high-volume call answering system for Austin Energy with Aum Tech, Incorporated d/b/a Aumtech, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,900,000. Funding: $221,667 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $221,667 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 DTB3025 for these services. The solicitation was issued on May 6, 2024, and closed on June 20, 2024. Of the eight 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 website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140600 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there was no availability of M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide a high-volume call answering system for power outage calls from Austin Energy customers. In the event of a large power outage, calls can be forwarded to the high-volume call answering system to free up lines ensuring more callers can report an incident through an interactive voice response platform. The system collects and feeds relevant information into Austin Energy’s outage management system and can provide estimated power restoration times to customers. This is part of Austin Energy’s
