REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION April 14, 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 Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Al Braden Chris Gillet Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy 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 March 10, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing an amendment to a contract for continued energy-related research services for Austin Energy with The University of Texas at Austin, to increase the amount by $300,000 and to extend the term by three years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $874,000. Funding: $300,000 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 of a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Cap Ex South, CKT 987 & 1031 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 requiring the acquisition of a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of a total of approximately 0.0329 acres (1,434 square feet) of land consisting of two parts, out of the William Cannon League Survey No. 19, Abstract No.6, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 3, “Block A”, Oaks at Slaughter, a Subdivision recorded October 10, 2019, in Document No. 201900203, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 3 conveyed to SOCO Parcel Property Owners’ Association, Inc. by Special Warranty Deed dated August 23, 2021 as recorded in Document …
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Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued energy-related research services for Austin Energy with The University of Texas at Austin, to increase the amount by $300,000 and to extend the term by three years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $874,000. Funding: $300,000 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 $300,000 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: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program), which was in place when the contract was awarded. For the services required, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: May 10, 2018 – Council approved a contract for energy-related research services with The University of Texas at Austin. 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: April 14, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This amendment will allow for continued research into the financial, sustainability, reliability, and customer impacts of energy technologies. Austin Energy works with The University of Texas at Austin to explore new areas of advanced grid technologies, distributed generation, and energy efficiency through research that analyzes system costs and performance to assess the energetic, economic and environmental tradeoffs of different fuel and technology options. It also covers building energy modeling, including the impact of devices such as solar panels, storage, electric vehicles; energy storage in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas market; analysis of value stacking; business case development for technologies and processes; and other emerging technologies. An amendment to the contract will allow for additional time and funding authority for continued research Item 2 while the City works to secure and negotiate an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas at Austin for various City needs. If the proposed amendment is not approved, Austin Energy will not receive access to critical research findings which may lead to increased lead times for projects essential to advancing Austin Energy’s …
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, CKT 987 & 1031 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 requiring the acquisition of a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of a total of approximately 0.0329 acres (1,434 square feet) of land consisting of two parts, out of the William Cannon League Survey No. 19, Abstract No.6, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 3, “Block A”, Oaks at Slaughter, a Subdivision recorded October 10, 2019, in Document No. 201900203, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 3 conveyed to SOCO Parcel Property Owners’ Association, Inc. by Special Warranty Deed dated August 23, 2021 as recorded in Document No. 2022031078, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas. The property is currently appraised at $3,747, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is SOCO Parcel Property Owners’ Association, Inc. The property is located at 121 E. Ralph Ablanedo Drive, Austin, Texas 78745. The general route of the project is along Interstate 35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. Funding: $3,747 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 April 14, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Interstate 35 (I-35) Capital Express Central Roadway Project requires the relocation of various structures along existing circuits 926/927, 987 and 988 to accommodate the expanded TxDOT right-of-way along I-35 from Holly Street to State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard to State Highway 45. The City previously acquired a waterline easement across the same area through condemnation in 1986. The City has attempted to purchase the needed property at 121 E. Ralph Ablanedo Drive, Austin, Texas …
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 the acquisition of 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. Rose 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, currently appraised at $134,929 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is from IMP South Congress LLC. The property is located at 8100 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX 78745. The general route of the project is along Interstate 35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. Funding: $134,929 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: April 14, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Interstate 35 (I-35) Capital Express Central Roadway Project requires the relocation of various structures along existing circuits 926/927, 987 and 988 to accommodate the expanded TxDOT right-of-way along I-35 from Holly Street to State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard to State Highway 45. The City previously acquired a waterline easement across the same area through condemnation in 1986. The City has attempted to purchase the needed property at 8100 South I-35, Austin, TX 78745. The City and …
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 the acquisition of a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of approximately 0.0898 acres (3,910 square feet), and a Temporary Construction Easement, consisting of approximately 0.0788 acres (3,432 square feet), both out of the F.M. Hodges Survey No.22, Abstract No.377, Travis County, being a portion of the remainder of Lot 1, amended Plat of Congress Avenue Commercial Tract, a subdivision recorded November 21, 2018 in Document No. 201800318, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $438,493 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is H-E-B, LP, a Texas Limited Partnership, successor in interest to HEB Grocery Company, LP., a Texas limited partnership, a successor in interest to HEB Grocery Company, LP, a Texas limited liability company. The property is located at 8801 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78745. The general route of the project is along Interstate 35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. Funding: $438,493 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: April 14, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Interstate 35 (I-35) Capital Express Central Roadway Project requires the relocation of various structures along existing circuits 926/927, 987 and 988 to accommodate the expanded TxDOT right-of-way along I-35 from Holly Street to State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard to State Highway 45. The City previously acquired a waterline easement across the same area through condemnation in 1986. The City has attempted to purchase the needed property at 8801 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78745. The City and property …
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 the acquisition of a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of approximately 0.0522 acres (2,275 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 Lot 4, “Block B”, Oaks at Slaughter, a subdivision recorded October 10, 2019, in Document No.201900203 Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, and being the remainder of that tract described as 6.105 acres conveyed to SOCO 35 Retail, Ltd. by Special Warranty Deed dated August 15, 2016, as recorded in Document No.2016133769, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas , currently appraised at $135,084 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is SOCO 35 Retail, LTD., a Texas limited partnership. The property is located at 8500 S. 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: $135,084 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 April 14, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Interstate 35 (I-35) Capital Express Central Roadway Project requires the relocation of various structures along existing circuits 926/927, 987 and 988 to accommodate the expanded TxDOT right-of-way along I-35 from Holly Street to State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard to State Highway 45. The City previously acquired a waterline easement across the same area through condemnation in 1986. The City has attempted to purchase the needed property at 8500 S. I-35, Austin, Texas 78745. The City and …
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 the acquisition of a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of a total of approximately 0.1960 acres (8,539 square feet) of land consisting of two parts, and a Temporary Construction Easement, consisting of approximately 0.0164 acres (715 square feet) out of the William Cannon league Survey No.19, Abstract No.6, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of the remainder of Lot 2, “Block A”, Oaks at Slaughter, a Subdivision recorded October 10, 2019, in Document No.201900203 Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, that remainder of said lot 2 being a portion of the remainder of that tract described as 5.888 acres conveyed to SOCO 35 Retail, Ltd. by Special Warranty Deed dated August 15, 2016, as recorded in Document No. 2016133768 Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas. The property is currently appraised at $544,860 and is subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is SOCO 35 Retail, LTD., a Texas limited partnership. The property is located at 127 E. Ralph Ablanedo Dr., Austin, Texas 78745. The general route of the project is along Interstate 35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. Funding: $544,860 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 April 14, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Interstate 35 Capital Express Central Roadway Project requires the relocation of various structures along existing circuits 926/927, 987 and 988 to accommodate the expanded TxDOT right-of-way along IH-35 from Holly Street to State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard to State Highway 45. …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for data analysis software platform and applications for the Austin Energy App for Austin Energy with PicoTera Systems, LLC, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000. Funding: $200,000 is available in Austin Energy’s 2024-2025 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 $200,000 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: Sole Source. 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: April 14, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide Austin Energy with the cloud-based Distributed Energy Services Information Management System software platform and applications to support the Austin Energy App, a mobile application designed to help Austin Energy customers manage their energy usage and save on energy costs. It provides users with near-real-time data on their daily electricity consumption, offers tips on energy-saving practices, and notifies them of tier-pricing changes, aiming to encourage more efficient energy use by helping users understand how their consumption impacts their bills. The Austin Energy Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan calls for 1,200 megawatts of avoided energy consumption, and the app is a key strategy to meet this goal. PicoTera Systems, LLC, is the sole developer and authorized distributor for the proprietary Distributed Energy Services Information Management System software platform and applications. PicoTera Systems, LLC is the current provider of these goods and services. Without this contract, customers’ ability to monitor their utility usage would be disrupted which may impact Item 8 the achievement of energy conservation goals.
