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Agenda

MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION October 20, 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 Gillett 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 Called Meeting on September 8, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for an Industrial Control Systems Technology solution to ensure compliance with upcoming North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical Infrastructure Protection regulations and audit readiness for Austin Energy with Freeit Data Solutions Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,105,000. Funding: $1,300,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for continued security services for Austin Energy with Universal Protection Service LP/Allied Universal Security Services to increase the amount by $180,045 and to extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $256,045. Funding: $90,023 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 4. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for Meter Data Management System support and maintenance services for Austin Energy with Landis+Gyr Technology Inc., for an initial term of one year with a 1-year extension option in an amount not to exceed $528,370. Funding: $253,677 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 5. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for SUSE information technology management products and services for Austin Energy with SHI-Government Solutions Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,050,000. Funding: $357,729 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 6. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for electrical switchgear preventative maintenance and installation for Austin Energy and Austin Aviation with Absolute Testing Services, for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,615,000. Funding: $582,084 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, and $522,500 available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 7. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for maintenance, support, and upgrade of meter testing software and updated hardware for Austin Energy with Radian Research Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,917,207. Funding: $1,427,961 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 8. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for emergency response training tailored to industrial work environments for Austin Energy with Lee Vernon/True North Medical & Safety LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year year extension options in an amount not to exceed $375,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 9. Discussion and approval of the 2026 Electric Utility Commission Meeting Schedule. STAFF BRIEFINGS 10. Staff Briefing on Austin Energy’s Customer Assistance Program by Kerry Overton, Deputy General Manager and Chief Customer Officer. 11. Staff Briefing regarding an update and review of the Austin Energy Solar Portfolio by Tim Harvey, Director, Customer Renewable Solutions, Austin Energy. 12. Staff briefing on Green Infrastructure by Michelle Marx, Transportation Officer – Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 13. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation allowing Austin Energy to retain their logo. (Kirksey, Tuttle) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Nici Huff at Austin Energy, at (512) 972-8621 or email Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Electric Utility Commission, please contact Nici Huff at (512) 972-8621 or email Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com.