Electric Utility Commission - March 21, 2022

Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting of the Electric Utility Commission

Agenda original pdf

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Electric Utility Commission March 21, 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. 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) Joli Cardenas (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 2-19 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 PUBLIC 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 8, 2021 and February 14, 2022 meetings. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (3/24) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE's requested authorization is $95,000.] Authorize an amendment to a contract with L.J. Power, Inc. d/b/a L.J. Power Generators for continued generator maintenance, purchase, and repair services, to increase the amount by $1,105,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,084,000. 3. (3/24) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE’s portion approximately $258K] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Assurance Software Inc. d/b/a Castellan Solutions Inc. or Castellan Solutions for continued disaster planning and disruption prevention software and services, to increase the amount by $9,200,000 and to extend the term by five years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $9,496,000. 4. (4/7) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Brace Integrated Services Inc. for continued insulation and heat trace services, to increase the amount by $2,751,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,253,000. 5. (4/7) [Austin Energy] (T2) Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of …

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Revised Agenda original pdf

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Electric Utility Commission March 21, 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) Joli Cardenas (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 2-19 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 PUBLIC 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 8, 2021 and February 14, 2022 meetings. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (3/24) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE's requested authorization is $95,000.] Authorize an amendment to a contract with L.J. Power, Inc. d/b/a L.J. Power Generators for continued generator maintenance, purchase, and repair services, to increase the amount by $1,105,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,084,000. 3. (3/24) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE’s portion approximately $258K] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Assurance Software Inc. d/b/a Castellan Solutions Inc. or Castellan Solutions for continued disaster planning and disruption prevention software and services, to increase the amount by $9,200,000 and to extend the term by five years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $9,496,000. 4. (4/7) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Brace Integrated Services Inc. for continued insulation and heat trace services, to increase the amount by $2,751,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,253,000. 5. (4/7) [Austin Energy] (T2) Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition …

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Item 20 Base Rate Review Briefing original pdf

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Item 20 Austin Energy’s 2022 Base Rate Review: Introduction and Initial Briefing Russell Maenius, Vice President - Finance March 21, 2022 © 2022 Austin Energy Disclaimer Certain information set forth in this presentation contains forecasted financial information. Forecasts necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance. Although the forecasted financial information contained in this presentation is based upon what Austin Energy management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that forecasted financial information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forecasts. In addition, this presentation contains unaudited information and should be read in conjunction with the audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports for the City of Austin, which was published on March 14, 2022: https://assets.austintexas.gov/financeonline/downloads/annual_comprehensive_financial_report/annual_comprehensive_financial_report_2021.pdf 2 Agenda Summary Financial Needs Base Rate Review Process Base Rate Review Schedule 3 Summary Austin Energy Needs a Base Rate Review The Need The Process The Ask • • • Financial condition has declined due to lower revenues, resulting in $90 million+ in combined net losses in FY 2020 and FY 2021 ‘AA’ credit rating is in jeopardy due to dwindling cash balances and declining financial metrics Financial policies and bond covenants require a base rate increase • Details and proposal coming in mid-April • Base rate review process is open, public, and transparent • Austin City Council approves rates – outside City customers can appeal their rates to the Public Utility Commission of Texas • Base rate change to be effective January 2023 • Austin Energy needs your support in the base rate review process to ensure financial stability 4 Austin Energy’s Financial Needs Require Base Rate Review Decline in financial metrics jeopardize operations and credit rating Why review base rates and make changes now? 5 Austin Energy Serves 15 Communities Across Central Texas Austin Energy • Founded in 1895 • 3rd largest municipal utility in the nation with over 500,000 customers • ‘AA’ rated utility with $1.3B in revenue and $6B in assets • 437 square mile PUCT approved service territory with approximately half inside Austin’s city limits • 90% of customers are residential • 65% of energy is sold to business customers 6 Austin Energy is Focused on the Customer Providing reliable electric service, robust public benefits and …

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Item 21 B&C Budget Process original pdf

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City of Austin/Austin Energy Boards and Commission – Budget Engagement Process © 2021 Austin Energy City of Austin Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Timeline Jan 26 Austin Energy: Begin Forecast & Proposed Budget Processes May 6 Austin Energy: Proposed Budget Submitted B&C Recommendation Responses Nov 1 Austin Energy: Pass-Through Rate Change Effective Oct 1 City of Austin: Fiscal Year 2023 Begins Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec FY 2022 Mar 31 City of Austin: B&C Recommendations Due Apr 15 City Council: Forecast Report Mar Apr Mar 21 EUC: Meeting Apr 11 EUC: Forecast Presentation Jul 15 City Council: City Manager Presents Budget to City Council Aug 2 City Council: Set Max Tax Rate Budget & Tax Rate Hearings FY 2023 Aug 17-19 City Council: Budget Reading & Adoption Jul Jul 11 EUC: Proposed Budget Presentation* Aug Jul 27 City Council: Budget Public Input Meeting *Date may be subject to change Aug 9, Aug 11 City Council: Budget Work Sessions Aug 9, Aug 11 City … 2 Budget Engagement (Boards and Commissions) Process The various boards and commissions can submit budget recommendations as part of the budget development process. • Boards and Commissions must submit recommendations to the Budget Office by March 31. • Department responses to recommendations are due to the Budget Office on May 6. The Process Once a Board or Commission submits a budget recommendation, departments will have a chance to review the recommendation and provide a response. The Budget Office will begin the process by creating a form based on a report created by information collected in Public Input for each budget recommendation with the following fields: • Commission • • Resolution Title • Resolution Summary and File • Outcome Areas and Indicators Lead Department 3 Budget Engagement (Boards and Commissions) Process How to submit a Boards and Commissions Budget Recommendation • Access the recommendation portal at: www.austintexas.gov/budget • Click the link under “Boards and Commissions Recommendation Form 2022- 2023” 4

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Item 24 Council Action Report original pdf

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Item 24 EUC Report re Council Action March 21, 2022 Items below recommended by EUC November 8; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 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 and to extend the term by 18 months, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $40,000,000. 7. (12/2) [Purchasing] Ratify a contract with Techline Inc. to provide distribution steel poles, in an amount of $750,000. 8. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize additional expenditures to a contract with Techline Inc., to continue providing distribution steel poles, in the amount of $3,750,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,500,000. 9. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a cooperative contract with Accenture LLP, to provide implementation and managed services, related maintenance and support for the Sitecore web content management solution, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $2,306,000. 10. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with GE Energy Management Services Inc, for continued maintenance and support of the GE Smallworld Geographic Information Systems software suite, to increase the amount by $399,325 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,716,354. 11. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Eaton Corporation, for prevention maintenance and corrective …

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Items 2-19 Draft RCAs original pdf

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Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract with L.J. Power, Inc. d/b/a L.J. Power Generators for continued generator maintenance, purchase, and repair services, to increase the amount by $1,105,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,084,000. (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 and an insufficient number of certified M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Aviation, Building Services Department, Austin Energy, Austin Fire Dept., Austin Water, Fleet Mobility Services, Communication and Technology Management, Austin Public Library Dept., Austin Convention Center, Watershed Protection Department. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,105,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of various City departments. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. Prior Council Action: August 18, 2016 – Council approved the original contract, item 56, on an 11-0 vote. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Sandy Wirtanen, at 512-974-7711 or sandy.wirtanen@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: Additional Backup Information: The contract provides inspection, maintenance, repair, and purchase of back-up generators for City facilities. The generators are inspected and have preventative maintenance performed quarterly and annually. More than 35 locations are covered under this contract. The services provided under the contract meet the National Fire Protection Association standard for emergency and standby power systems. In addition to preventative maintenance, the contract also provides routine and emergency repair services. In the event a generator is being serviced or repaired, and a need for a generator is identified, the contractor will provide a temporary replacement generator until the City’s unit is returned. The increased authorization will allow for the purchase of back-up generators to continue operations in the event of an emergency or disaster ensuring essential personnel have access to the City network and the essential function of all workspaces. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All. . Item 3 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract with Assurance Software Inc. d/b/a Castellan Solutions Inc. or Castellan Solutions for continued disaster planning and disruption prevention software and services, to increase the amount by $9,200,000 and to extend the term by five years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed …

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Approved Minutes original pdf

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ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 21, 2022 The Electric Utility Commission convened a hybrid meeting on Monday, March 21, 2022 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance (In-person): Marty Hopkins, Chair (District 4); Cyrus Reed (District 9) Commissioners in Attendance (Virtual): Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair (District 10); Cary Ferchill (Mayor); Makenna Jonker (District 1); Karen Hadden (District 5); Kay Trostle (District 8) Commissioners Absent: Erik Funkhauser (District 2), Joli Cardenas (District 3), Marshall Bowen (District 6), Randy Chapman (District 7) CALL TO ORDER – Chair Hopkins called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the November 8, 2021 and February 14, 2022 Regular Meetings of the Electric Utility Commission. The minutes for the November 8, 2021 and February 14, 2022, Regular Meetings of the Electric Utility Commission Meeting were approved on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Bowen, Cardenas, Chapman and Funkhauser absent. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (3/24) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE's requested authorization is $95,000.] Authorize an amendment to a contract with L.J. Power, Inc. d/b/a L.J. Power Generators for continued generator maintenance, purchase, and repair services, to increase the amount by $1,105,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,084,000. Motion (Trostle) to recommend approval; seconded (Jonker); passed on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Bowen, Cardenas, Chapman and Funkhauser absent. Motion (Trostle) to recommend approval; seconded (Jonker); passed on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Bowen, Cardenas, Chapman and Funkhauser absent. 3. (3/24) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE’s portion approximately $258K] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Assurance Software Inc. d/b/a Castellan Solutions Inc. or Castellan Solutions for continued disaster planning and disruption prevention software and services, to increase the amount by $9,200,000 and to extend the term by five years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $9,496,000. Motion (Trostle) to recommend approval; seconded (Jonker); passed on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Bowen, Cardenas, Chapman and Funkhauser absent. 4. (4/7) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Brace Integrated Services Inc. for continued insulation and heat trace services, to increase the amount by $2,751,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,253,000. Page 1 of 4 Motion (Trostle) to recommend approval; seconded (Jonker); passed on a …

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