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ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 17, 2025 ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 17, 2025 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Dave Tuttle called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Dave Tuttle, Chair; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Chris Gillett; Commissioner Chris Kirksey; Commissioner Cyrus Reed. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Al Braden; Commissioner Joshua Rhodes. Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Jonathan Blackburn PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Robert Foster – Battery storage investment • Santiago – Festival Beach Food Forest in Edward Rendon Park • Dale Bulla – Energy efficiency and uninsulated air conditioning refrigerant lines • Kamil Cook – Battery storage expansion and community engagement APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on June 9, 2025. The motion approving the minutes of the Regular Electric Utility Commission meeting of June 9, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Reed’s motion, Commissioner Benavides’ second on an 10-0 vote, with Commissioner Blackburn absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for evaluation of facilities for Austin Energy with HDR Engineering, Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $850,000. Funding: $28,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, and funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 17, 2025 The motion to recommend approval authorizing execution of a contract for evaluation of facilities for Austin Energy with HDR Engineering, Inc. was recommended on Commissioner Kirksey’s motion, Commissioner Bellomy’s second on an 10-0 vote, with Commissioner Blackburn absent. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for regulatory consulting services for Austin Energy with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC. d/b/a NewGen Strategies and Solutions, for a term to be in effect until the scope of work is complete, in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Funding: $25,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, 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 regulatory consulting services for Austin Energy …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION June 9, 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 Meeting on May 12, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the Green Building Program by Heidi Kasper, Director Energy Efficiency Services. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discuss and approve a recommendation on changing city code that relates to allowable methods for board and commission communications. 4. Discussion of electric landscaping equipment distribution event. 5. Discussion and approval of changes to the 2025 EUC meeting schedule. 6. Discussion and approval of recommendations on hiring process for new Austin Energy general manager. 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.
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250609-003 Date: June 9, 2025 Subject: Use of personal email addresses by City of Austin volunteer commissioners Motioned By: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair Seconded By: Commissioner Raul Alvarez Recommendation Allow for communications to and from City of Austin volunteer board and commission members to go to both official city email addresses and personal email addresses. Description of Recommendation to Council: The Electric Utility Commission respectfully requests that the Austin City Council amend the city code to allow volunteers serving on city commissions to use a combination of personal and city email accounts. Specifically, commissioners and city staff should be explicitly allowed to copy personal email addresses when emailing commissioners at city (BC) email addresses. A commissioner’s official city email address should still be included on all official communications. Rationale: The City of Austin Clerk’s Office has begun informing staff liaisons for City of Austin boards and commissions that they must only use commissioners’ official city email addresses, due to a requirement in city code. Prior to this recent guidance, some commissioners had requested that correspondence be directed to both their city email address and a personal email address that they check more frequently. This enabled volunteer commissioners to avoid missing communications from liaisons, other city staff, fellow commissioners, and the public. Making communicating with staff and fellow commissioners easier can make serving boards and commissions more accessible and allow commissioners to be more productive on behalf of the City of Austin. Many volunteer commissioners are also working at least one full-time job. Many also have other family and community responsibilities and commitments. Many already have more than one email account to keep up with and adding another can be a significant burden for some commissioners. Commissioners are informed during the mandatory trainings for commissioners that all communications about board or commission business are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act, regardless of what communication channel – city or personal – that the commissioner uses. Vote: 10-0 For: Chair Dave Tuttle; Vice Chair Kaiba; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Johnathon Blackburn; Commissioner Al Braden; Commissioner Chris Gillett; Commissioner Chris Kirksey; Commissioner Cyrus Reed Against: None Abstentions: None Absent: Commissioner Joshua Rhodes Attest: Nici Huff Nici Huff, Staff Liaison
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250609-006 Date: June 9, 2025 Subject: Hiring New Austin Energy General Manager Motioned By: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair Seconded By: Commissioner Dave Tuttle, Chair Recommendation Establish decarbonization experience criteria for candidates and host public forum for finalists. Description of Recommendation to Council: The Electric Utility Commission recommends that the following be included in the hiring process for the next Austin Energy general manager: 1. Establishment of clear criteria for experience that align with the decarbonization goals of Austin Energy, as established by the City Council. 2. One or more hybrid format public forums for a short list (3-5) of finalists for the position that are open to the public and recorded. Attendees should have the opportunity to ask a question of the candidates. Rationale: The general manager of Austin Energy needs to be prepared for more than just operating an electric utility. Austin Energy is different from many utilities because it is publicly owned. And it is different even from many publicly owned utilities because of the priorities of the Austin community and the Austin City Council. The Austin City Council has repeatedly adopted plans that envision the phasing out of fossil fuels at the utility. Doing so will require several changes in programs, operations and policies at the utility. The next general manager must be someone who embraces this challenge and is eager to find solutions to difficult problems. The Austin Energy general manager must be comfortable with responding to the public in a productive way in times of crisis and as a regular course of business. The Austin Energy general manager at times becomes the most visible face of the city government. Engaging the public in a way that builds trust is essential. Participating in at least one public forum prior to being hired is one way to get a taste of how a candidate will approach responding to the public. Vote: 7-0-3 1 of 2 For: Chair Dave Tuttle; Vice Chair Kaiba; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Al Braden; Commissioner Cyrus Reed Against: None Abstentions: Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn; Commissioner Chris Gillett; Commissioner Chris Kirksey Absent: Commissioner Joshua Rhodes Attest: Nici Huff Nici Huff, Staff Liaison 2 of 2
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 9, 2025 ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 9, 2025 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Dave Tuttle called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Dave Tuttle, Chair; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Al Braden; Commissioner Chris Gillett; Commissioner Chris Kirksey; Commissioner Cyrus Reed. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Dale Bulla – Solar and battery storage • David Hogan – Solar activation issues at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church • Stan Pipkin – Solar installation obstacles • Jorge Vieiro – Solar Standard Offer, battery storage, gas peakers, and Fayette APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on May 12, 2025. The motion approving the minutes of the Regular Electric Utility Commission meeting of June 9, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Kirksey’s motion, Commissioner Reed’s second on an 10-0 vote, with Commissioner Rhodes absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the Green Building Program by Heidi Kasper, Director Energy Efficiency Services. The Staff briefing was presented by Heidi Kasper, Director Energy Efficiency Services. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 9, 2025 3. Discuss and approve a recommendation on changing city code that relates to allowable methods for board and commission communications. The commission discussed the city code relating to email policies for commissioners and staff. The motion to recommend changes to the city code allowing for communications to and from City of Austin volunteer board and commission members to go to both official city email addresses and personal email addresses with an amendment was approved on Vice Chair White’s motion, Commissioner Alvarez’s second on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Rhodes absent. 4. Discussion of electric landscaping equipment distribution event. The commission discussed the memo relating to the landscaping equipment distribution event in April 2025. 5. Discussion and approval of changes to the 2025 EUC meeting schedule. The commission discussed moving the July 2025 EUC meeting. 6. Discussion and approval of recommendations on hiring process for new Austin Energy general manager. The commission discussed the hiring process for the new Austin Energy general manager. The motion to …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION May 12, 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 Meeting on April 14, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for power engineering software solutions for Austin Energy with CYME International T & D, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $166,666 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for Network Perception software for Austin Energy with Dragos, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $40,000 is available in the 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 4. Recommend approval authorizing an amendment to a contract for continuation of the Better Building Energy Efficiency Lending Program for Austin Energy with Velocity Credit Union, to increase the amount by $5,000,000 and to extend the term by five years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,400,000. Funding: $600,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 5. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for Strategic Partnership of Utilities and Retailers program administration for Austin Energy with CLEAResult Consulting, Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000. Funding: $1,250,000 is available in …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for power engineering software solutions for Austin Energy with CYME International T & D, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $166,666 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $166,666 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: May 12, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is to provide Austin Energy with the CYME Gateway software solution, which is a single software suite for critical engineering planning functions. CYME Gateway software was developed for the electric utility industry and is used in engineering planning to help design and manage electrical distribution systems, connecting various data sources and electrical devices and grids into one platform, allowing engineers to simulate, analyze, and optimize performance of these systems. This software will help improve Austin Energy’s efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in power distribution planning and will support the development of its forecasted engineering plans, planning studies and analysis of system growth over the next five years. Currently, Austin Energy utilizes a combination of applications and is seeking to replace multiple applications with a single, unified planning platform. This is a new contract, and CYME International T&D, Inc. is the sole provider of the software and services. Item 2
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for Network Perception software for Austin Energy with Dragos, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $40,000 is available in the 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $40,000 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: Critical Business Need. MBE/WBE: Critical Business Need 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: May 12, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is to provide Austin Energy with Network Perception software, licenses, and support. The software is used to visualize and audit network configurations, provide security assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance with high, medium, and low impact North American Electric Reliability Corporation assets, including cyber systems that are critical to the operation of the power grid. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation is a non-profit corporation that oversees regional reliability entities including the contiguous United States. The corporation is tasked with developing and enforcing reliability standards on behalf of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Beginning April 2026, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation will implement increased security standards for low- impact assets, requiring the same scrutiny as medium and high-impact assets. This software will be used to facilitate these requirements while reducing the manual input of compliance personnel. Without this contract, Austin Energy risks being non-compliant with the new security standards. Item 3
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continuation of the Better Building Energy Efficiency Lending Program for Austin Energy with Velocity Credit Union, to increase the amount by $5,000,000 and to extend the term by five years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,400,000. Funding: $600,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $600,000 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 will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract. Prior Council Action: April 7, 2011 - Council approved a contract for the energy efficiency lending program with Velocity Credit Union. 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: May 12, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission May 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract amendment will support Austin Energy’s (AE) Better Building Energy Efficient Lending Program. Currently, through this program, AE offers loans with low interest rates and a flexible credit score threshold for customers to invest in energy efficiency upgrades. The program is especially beneficial for low- to-moderate income customers and small businesses, making energy efficiency improvements more affordable. Additionally, the program supports several AE initiatives, including the Home Energy Savings Program, the Weatherization Assistance Program, and Small Business Program. By reducing upfront cost barriers, it helps building owners to complete comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades through AE’s other programs. Item 4 Qualifying low-to-moderate income customers can take advantage of zero percent financing for a new air conditioning system when participating in the Weatherization Assistance Program. The program was created through the United States Department of Energy’s Better Building Program, and supports AE’s goal of achieving and increasing energy efficiency savings and renewable energy use. City funds through the Customer Benefits Charge included on customers’ utility bill are used to reduce loan interest rates to promote participation and accessibility of the …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for Strategic Partnership of Utilities and Retailers program administration for Austin Energy with CLEAResult Consulting, Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000. Funding: $1,250,000 is available in Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,250,000 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: Austin Energy is designating this purchase as a Critical Business Need in accordance with Senate Bill 7, as adopted by the City as Resolution No. 040610-02. MBE/WBE: Critical Business Need 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: May 12, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission May 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is to support the Strategic Partnership of Utilities and Retailers (SPUR) program for Austin Energy. The SPUR program includes a product called Instant Savings which provides price discounts to customers at point of purchase for high efficiency products, such as ENERGY STAR® clothes dryers and smart thermostats. The program also includes the recently launched Retail Coupon, which provides digital coupons that can be used for equipment such as heat pump water heaters. Instant Savings and the addition of the Retail Coupon allow participation in Austin Energy’s demand response programs, which is critical to meeting the goals set in the Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan to 2035. CLEAResult Consulting Inc. provides Austin Energy with a turnkey, cost-effective solution for managing the SPUR program across various retailers and manufacturers. The contractor also works with Austin Energy in the development of future program expansion, which will offer additional products and more opportunities for customers to participate in demand response programs. Item 5 The customer validation feature for the Retail Coupon requires an interface to Austin Energy’s Energy Efficiency Collaborative Platform. Austin Energy declared a Critical Business Need to keep the current provider during …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for the continued lease and maintenance of customized utility vehicles for Austin Energy with Altec Industries Inc., to increase the amount by $1,300,000 and to extend the term by nine months for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $34,800,000. Funding: $1,000,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,300,000 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 reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: August 3, 2017 - Council approved a contract for 60-month lease agreements with Altec Industries Inc. September 17, 2020 - Council approved an amendment for continued lease agreements with Altec Industries Inc. September 15, 2022 - Council approved an amendment for continued lease agreements with Altec Industries Inc. 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: May 12, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The proposed amendment will allow the continuation of leasing and maintaining customized utility trucks used by field crews for infrastructure, maintenance, and construction projects. Due to supply chain shortages and production delays that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, new replacement trucks could not be delivered as originally scheduled. As a result, Austin Energy has had to keep existing trucks in service longer than planned. These trucks are now out of warranty, causing Austin Energy to incur increased repair costs Item 6 and additional monthly charges while waiting for the new vehicles to arrive. If this request is not approved, Austin Energy will be unable to make future lease payments or cover maintenance costs which could lead to trucks being taken out of service or returned.
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 12, 2025 ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 12, 2025 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Dave Tuttle called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Dave Tuttle, Chair; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Chris Gillett; Commissioner Al Braden; Commissioner Chris Kirksey; Commissioner Cyrus Reed. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Chair Tuttle shared a few words about Austin Energy’s 130th Anniversary and played the video, History of Austin’s Moonlight Towers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on April 14, 2025. The motion approving the minutes of the Regular Electric Utility Commission meeting of April 14, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Gillett’s motion, Commissioner Braden’s second on an 9-0 vote, with Commissioners Blackburn and Rhodes absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for power engineering software solutions for Austin Energy with CYME International T & D, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $166,666 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. The motion to recommend approval authorizing execution of a contract for power engineering software solutions for Austin Energy was recommended on Commissioner ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 12, 2025 Gillett’s motion, Commissioner Kirksey’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Blackburn and Rhodes absent. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for Network Perception software for Austin Energy with Dragos, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $40,000 is available in the 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. The motion to recommend approval authorizing execution of a contract for Network Perception software for Austin Energy was recommended on Commissioner Kirksey’s motion, Commissioner Gillett’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Blackburn and Rhodes absent. 4. Recommend approval authorizing an amendment to a contract for continuation of the Better Building Energy Efficiency Lending Program for Austin Energy with Velocity Credit Union, to increase the amount by $5,000,000 and to extend the …
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.
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 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION March 10, 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 Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Ayo Akande Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Al Braden Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes 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 February 10, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract for an electric utility depreciation rate study for Austin Energy with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $175,000. Funding: $175,000 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. 3. Recommend approval authorizing an amendment to a contract for continued Veritas-Netbackup products and services for Austin Energy with TEQSYS, Inc., to increase the amount by $1,500,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,800,000. Funding: $1,500,000 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 4. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for comprehensive management of Austin Energy’s IBM software portfolio for Austin Energy with CDW, LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, in an amount not to exceed $27,065,000. Funding: $2,656,500 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. 5. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for service updates and repairs at District Cooling Plant #2 for Austin Energy with Texas Airsystems, LLC d/b/a Texas Airsystems, in an amount not to exceed $3,209,924. Funding: $3,209,924 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. 6. Recommend approval authorizing amendments to two contracts for continued overhead distribution …
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 relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I- 35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program, requiring the acquisition of a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of approximately 0.584 acres (25,438 square feet, including part 1 of 2,562 square feet and part 2 of 22,876 square feet), an Access Easement, consisting of approximately 0.1272 acres (5,540 square feet), and a Temporary Construction Easement, consisting of approximately 0.1591 acres (6,928 square feet, including part 1 of 329 square feet, part 2 of 3,874 square feet, and part 3 of 2,725 square feet) of land out of the Santiago Del Valle survey, Abstract No. 24, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of the remainder of Lot 4A, Block “A”, resubdivision of Lot 4, Block “A” South Bend Subdivision, a subdivision of recorded September 2, 2003 in Document No. 200300231, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas , currently appraised at $1,462,131 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. The owner of the needed property is Home Depot, U.S.A., Inc. The property is located at 124 E. Slaughter Lane, Austin, TX 78744. The general route of the project is along Interstate 35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. Funding: $1,462,131 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: March 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Various structures along the existing circuits 926/927, 987, and 988 require relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program. …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an increase in authority to the previously approved interlocal agreement for construction projects involving jointly owned transmission infrastructure project between Austin Energy and the Lower Colorado River Authority and the Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Services Corporation from an amount not to exceed $24,000,000 to an amount not to exceed $52,000,000. Funding: $52,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: July 20, 2023- Council authorized negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority and the Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Services Corporation for construction projects involving jointly owned transmission infrastructure projects. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; David Tomczyszyn, Vice President, Electric System Engineering and Technical Services (512) 322-6821. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 10, 2025- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The initial cost estimate underestimated the construction costs primarily as a result of continued rise in inflation that drives up the costs of materials and labor and the exclusion in the initial estimate of key environmental protection matting that will protect the vegetation and decrease the chances of adverse environmental impacts. These project costs are a reimbursable expense for the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) 25.192 Transmission Cost of Service (TCOS). This interlocal agreement will authorize Austin Energy (AE), the Lower Colorado River Authority, and the Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Services Corporation (the latter two jointly referred to as LCRA) to provide and obtain labor, parts, and materials, in support of construction improvement projects that involve existing jointly owned transmission facilities. This agreement defines the projects’ scope, projected costs, performing parties, reimbursing parties, facility ownership of the modified and/or added assets, and other identified responsibilities between AE and LCRA. The construction improvement projects include: 1. Fayette Power Plant (FPP) Yard 2 to Lytton Springs Transmission Line Storm Hardening: LCRA will upgrade existing jointly owned transmission structures to improve system reliability, resiliency, and safety. This project involves LCRA’s transmission circuit T255 and AE’s transmission circuits 3121, 3122, and 3136. 2. Howard Lane - McNeil Transmission Line Storm Hardening: LCRA will upgrade existing jointly owned transmission structures to improve system reliability, resiliency, and safety. This project involves LCRA’s transmission circuit T163 and AE’s transmission circuit …
