Electric Utility Commission February 14, 2022 6:00 PM Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723 (Note: Some Commission members, presenters and public may be participating by videoconference.) AGENDA Members: Marty Hopkins, Chair (Casar) Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair (Alter) Marshall Bowen (Kelly) Randy Chapman (Pool) Cary Ferchill (Adler) Erik Funkhouser (Fuentes) Karen Hadden (Kitchen) Makenna Jonker (Harper- Madison) Cyrus Reed (Tovo) Kay Trostle (Ellis) Vacancy (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 2-14 may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Commissioner. CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker must be present and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the November 19, 2021 meeting. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (3/3) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE’s portion approximately $12.7M] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Nalco Company LLC d/b/a Nalco Company for continued specialty chemical water treatment services, to increase the amount by $3,500,250 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,687,500. 3. (3/3) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with SAP America Inc. to provide a continued subscription for talent, performance, and learning management software, to increase the amount by $198,000 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,146,933. 4. (3/3) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a contract with Johnson Controls Inc d/b/a Johnson Controls to provide fire protection and maintenance services, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. 5. (3/3) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Power Grid Engineering, LLC to provide relay services, for up to five years in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000. 6. (3/3) [Austin Energy](T1) Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of real property rights consisting of a Temporary Construction Easement containing approximately 4,438 square feet of land, being a part of Lot A-4-1 of the Resubdivision of Lot 4-A of the Resubdivision of Lot A-1 of the Resubdivision of Lot “A”, Tempo North, a subdivision shown in a plat recorded …
Item 1 Electric Utility Commission November 8, 2021 Minutes The Electric Utility Commission (EUC) convened a regularly scheduled meeting at Austin Energy Headquarters, with some members attending via videoconference/Webex. Meeting called to order by Vice Chair Tuttle at 6:10 p.m. Also present were Commissioners Bowen, Chapman, Ferchill, Funkhouser (v), Hadden (v), Reed, and Trostle. Chair Hopkins was absent and there are two vacancies. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Barbara and Danny Fetonte, Matt Weldon, Beki Halpin; Dale Bulla (re Item 22 / close FPP) Chair had all members briefly introduce themselves. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the August 19, 2021 special-called meeting. Motion (Trostle) to approve minutes; seconded (Ferchill); passed on a vote of 8- 0, with Chair Hopkins absent and two vacancies. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type Motion (Chapman) to recommend Items 2, 3, 5, 7-12, 14-17; seconded (Tuttle); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Chair Hopkins absent and two vacancies. Motion (Ferchill) to recommend Items 4 and 13; seconded (Trostle); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Chair Hopkins absent and two vacancies. Motion (Chapman) to recommend Item 6; seconded (Ferchill); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Chair Hopkins absent and two vacancies. 2. (11/18) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a contract with KBS Electrical Distributors Inc. to provide a station service voltage transformer in an amount not to exceed $67,000. 3. (11/18) [Purchasing] Ratify a contract with Control Components Inc, to provide an intermediate pressure drum control valve and spare parts, in the amount of $75,400. 4. (11/18) [Capital Contracting] Authorize negotiation and execution of a construction contract with MasTec North America, Inc., for Underground Electrical Civil Construction Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity contract in the amount of $24,000,000 for an initial 2-year term, with four 1-year extensions of $12,000,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $72,000,000. 5. (12/2) [Purchasing Multi Departmental; AE’s estimated portion is $6.3M] Authorize award of two contracts with Community Trucking LLC, and Green Dream International d/b/a GDI, to provide flexible base, surface rock and 3x5 rock, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,570,000, divided between the contractors. 6. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Texas Electric Cooperatives, for the continued purchase of electric meters for use throughout the Austin Energy service area, to increase the amount by $10,000,000 …
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract with Nalco Company LLC d/b/a Nalco Company for continued specialty chemical water treatment services, to increase the amount by $3,500,250 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,687,500. (Note: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2- 9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this contract, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy, Austin Convention Center Department, Austin Public Library, Aviation, Building Services Department, Parks and Recreation Department. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $2,333,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. Prior Council Action: February 2, 2017 – Council approved the original contract, item 28, on a 10-0 vote with Council Member Casar off the dais. December 3, 2020 – Council approved an amendment, item 29, on an 11-0 vote. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Julia Finn, at 512-322-6060 or Julia.Finn@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The proposed amendment will provide City departments additional funding for continued specialty chemical water treatment services. These specialty chemicals protect assets such as chilled water loops, power boilers, and condenser water loops. These chemicals are specifically blended and designed to prevent hazardous public health issues and reduce or eliminate corrosion and erosion within the different piping loops located at various City facilities including the power plants, chilled water plants, City office buildings, as well as the airport. The original funding request was based on a five-year forecast for several City departments. This request will provide continued services until a new contract is established. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Safety, Government that Works for All, Health and Environment. . Item 3 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract with SAP America Inc. to provide a continued subscription for talent, performance, and learning management software, to increase the amount by $198,000 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,146,933. …
Electric Utility Commission February 14, 2022 6:00 PM Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723 Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Robin Otto at Robin.Otto@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6254. REVISED AGENDA Members: Marty Hopkins, Chair (Casar) Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair (Alter) Marshall Bowen (Kelly) Randy Chapman (Pool) Cary Ferchill (Adler) Erik Funkhouser (Fuentes) Karen Hadden (Kitchen) Makenna Jonker (Harper- Madison) Cyrus Reed (Tovo) Kay Trostle (Ellis) Vacancy (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 2-14 may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Commissioner. CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker must be present and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the November 19, 2021 meeting. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (3/3) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE’s portion approximately $12.7M] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Nalco Company LLC d/b/a Nalco Company for continued specialty chemical water treatment services, to increase the amount by $3,500,250 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,687,500. 3. (3/3) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with SAP America Inc. to provide a continued subscription for talent, performance, and learning management software, to increase the amount by $198,000 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,146,933. 4. (3/3) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a contract with Johnson Controls Inc d/b/a Johnson Controls to provide fire protection and maintenance services, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. 5. (3/3) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Power Grid Engineering, LLC to provide relay services, for up to five years in an amount not to exceed …
Electric Utility Commission February 14, 2022 Minutes The Electric Utility Commission (EUC) convened a regularly scheduled meeting at Austin Energy Headquarters, with some members attending via videoconference/Webex. Meeting called to order by Chair Hopkins at 6:10 p.m. Also present were Commissioners Chapman, Reed, Jonker, Trostle (v), Hadden (v), Bowen (v), Ferchill (v) and Funkhauser (v). Vice-Chair Tuttle was absent and there is one vacancy. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the November 8, 2021. No action taken. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type Motion (Funkhouser) to recommend Items 2-5, 13; seconded (Chapman); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Vice Chair Tuttle and Commissioner Ferchill absent and one vacancy. Motion (Reed) to recommend Items 6-12; seconded (Jonker); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Vice Chair Tuttle and Commissioner Ferchill absent and one vacancy. Motion (Trostle) to recommend Item 14; seconded (Funkhouser); passed on a vote of 9-0, with Commissioner Ferchill absent and one vacancy. 1. (3/3) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE’s portion approximately $12.7M] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Nalco Company LLC d/b/a Nalco Company for continued specialty chemical water treatment services, to increase the amount by $3,500,250 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,687,500. 2. (3/3) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with SAP America Inc. to provide a continued subscription for talent, performance, and learning management software, to increase the amount by $198,000 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,146,933. 3. (3/3) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a contract with Johnson Controls Inc d/b/a Johnson Controls to provide fire protection and maintenance services, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. 4. (3/3) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Power Grid Engineering, LLC to provide relay services, for up to five years in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000. 5. (3/3) [Austin Energy](T1) Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of real property rights consisting of a Temporary Construction Easement containing approximately 4,438 square feet of land, being a part of Lot A-4-1 of the Resubdivision of Lot 4-A of the Resubdivision of Lot A-1 of the Resubdivision of Lot “A”, Tempo North, a …
