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Approved Minutes

ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 14, 2025 ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 14, 2025 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Dave Tuttle called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Dave Tuttle, Chair; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Al Braden; Commissioner Chris Gillett. Commissioners Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn; Commissioner Chris Kirksey; Commissioner Cyrus Reed. in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair; PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Scott Johnson – Electric lawncare APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on March 10, 2025. The motion approving the minutes of the Regular Electric Utility Commission meeting of March 10, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Braden’s motion, Commissioner Bellomy’s second on an 8-0 vote, with Commissioner Benavides off the dais and Commissioners Alvarez and Rhodes absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS 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. The motion to recommend approval authorizing an amendment to a contract for continued energy-related research services for Austin Energy with The University of Texas at Austin was recommended on Commissioner Reed’s motion, Commissioner Braden’s second on a 6-0-3 vote, Chair Tuttle and Commissioner Bellomy recusing, Vice Chair White abstaining, and Commissioner Rhodes and Alvarez absent.  ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 14, 2025 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 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. The motion to 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, was recommended on Commissioner Bellomy’s motion, Commissioner Braden’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez and Rhodes absent. 4. 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, 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. The motion to 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, was recommended on Commissioner Bellomy’s motion, Commissioner Braden’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez and Rhodes absent. 5. 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, CKT987&1031 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various structures along the  ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 14, 2025 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. The motion to 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, was recommended on Commissioner Bellomy’s motion, Commissioner Braden’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez and Rhodes absent. 6. 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, 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. The motion to 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, was recommended on Commissioner Bellomy’s motion, Commissioner Braden’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez and Rhodes absent. 7. 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, 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,  ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 14, 2025 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. The motion to 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, was recommended on Commissioner Bellomy’s motion, Commissioner Braden’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez and Rhodes absent. 8. Recommend approval authorizing 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. The motion to recommend approval authorizing execution of a contract for tire repair and replacement services for Austin Energy, was recommended on Commissioner Bellomy’s motion, Commissioner Braden’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez and Rhodes absent. 9. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Electric Utility Commission. The motion to approve Commissioner Tuttle as Chair was approved on Commissioner Braden’s motion, Commissioner Reed’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez and Rhodes absent. The motion to approve Commissioner White as Vice Chair was approved on Commissioner Tuttle’s motion, Commissioner Reed’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez and Rhodes absent. 10. Approve a representative and an alternate to serve on the Joint Sustainability Committee. The motion to approve Commissioner White as Representative and Commissioner Braden as Alternate was approved on Chair Tuttle’s motion, Commissioner Bellomy’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez and Rhodes absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 11. Staff briefing Staff briefing on Distribution Reliability, Resiliency and Results of Underground Feasibility Study by Lisa Martin, Deputy General Manager and Chief  ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 14, 2025 Operating Officer and David Tomczyszyn, Vice President, Electric System Engineering & Technical Services and Arlin Mire, 1898 & Co. The Staff briefing was presented by Lisa Martin, Deputy General Manager and Chief Operating Officer and David Tomczyszyn, Vice President, Electric System Engineering & Technical Services and Arlin Mire, 1898 & Co. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Battery RFP - Reed • TX Legislature update – Tuttle • AE app – Tuttle • Solar Standard Offer – Tuttle • Solar for All – Tuttle • CES reporting – White • Electric lawncare – Tuttle, Reed, White • Renewables - Braden • Black start capabilities - Braden ADJOURNMENT Chair Tuttle adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m. without objection. The meeting minutes were approved at the May 12, 2025 meeting on Commissioner Gillett’s motion, Commissioner Braden’s second on an 9-0 vote with Commissioners Blackburn and Rhodes absent.