REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION January 20, 2026 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management 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 Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kamil Cook Trey Farmer CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA GeNell Gary Joseph Gerland Harry Kennard Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein Danielle Zigon 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 Resource Management Commission Meeting on November 18, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and recommend a policy for the Texas Gas Service franchise negotiations. DISCUSSION 3. Discussion on residential electric rates implemented by Austin Energy and its effects on energy conservation and equity. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com .
Draft Resource Management Commission Resolution on Texas Gas Service Franchise October 20, 2025 Introduction The City of Austin (The City) has a 20-year franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service (TGS), which is the company’s license to operate in the city limits. That franchise agreement expires in October of 2026. The renewal of the franchise is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to correct or reform longstanding problems that include high rates, high fuel costs, poorly designed rate structures, poorly performing energy conservation programs, scant funding to assist low-income ratepayers, and lack of progress in shrinking the company’s carbon footprint with the company. 1.0 Selection of Company and Term of Franchise WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service, the fifth consecutive owner of the main private gas utility that has provided service in the city limits of Austin since the 1870s, has never participated in a competitive process to determine if the company offers ratepayers adequate or better service; and WHEREAS, the current term of the franchise is 20 years (a 10-year initial period with a subsequent 10-year automatic renewal with minimal conditions), is too long a time period to lapse without a revised regulatory agreement; and 1.1 High and Inequitable Rates WHEREAS, retail residential gas rates have gone up about 132% between 2016 and 2025, which is 96% above inflation; and WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service has proposed three rate increases in since 2024; and WHEREAS, these rate increases are largely driven by the cost of capital expansion or improvements of the system, and no city or state regulator has the ability to prevent these expenditures prior to their occurrence; and WHEREAS, TGS does not collect full payment for new infrastructure (known as Contribution in Aid of Construction or Capital Recovery Fees) required for new customers, thus subsidizing new customers while increasing gas bills of existing customers; and WHEREAS, the recent combination of TGS Central Texas and Gulf Coast regions for purposes of ratemaking has raised Austin’s bills while lowering bills in the Coastal region; and 1.2 Rate Structure (Conservation-Based Rates that Also Help Low-Income Customers) WHEREAS, Austin’s municipal utilities have progressive tiered rates that charge less per unit for less usage, while Texas Gas Service has historically maintained a regressive flat rate, which discourages conservation and adversely affects lower-income ratepayers who typically consume less energy; and 1.3 Low-Income Assistance WHEREAS, TGS currently has no customer assistance program that reduces monthly gas bills for low-income customers; and …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20260120-XX Recommendation on Leak Detection and Repair in Texas Gas Service Franchise Agreement WHEREAS, the City of Austin has a 20-year franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service (TGS), which is the Company’s license to operate in the City’s right of way; and WHEREAS, methane leaks are an inherent risk in the operation of gas utilities and can pose significant safety concerns for people, businesses and infrastructure; and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the residents of the City of Austin to have visibility into the frequency and severity of methane leaks and the mitigation and repair procedures being employed to minimize the risk; and WHEREAS, minimum leak detection standards are established by federal and state law and the City’s current franchise agreements include only general provisions requiring gas utilities to comply with applicable federal and state regulations; and WHEREAS, the public has limited visibility into the efforts to detect and reduce leaks, the effectiveness of such efforts, the frequency, duration, and persistence of non-hazardous leaks, and the volume of methane emissions from ongoing leaks; and WHEREAS, current advanced leak detection and repair (LDAR) programs may include highly sensitive vehicle-mounted detectors, infrared optical imaging and other methodologies, but are continuously evolving; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Resource Management Commission recommends that the City require in its upcoming franchise agreement that Texas Gas Service: 1. Employ industry-leading advanced leak detection and repair technologies throughout the term of the agreement, including technologies that increase the speed and sensitivity of leak detection, expand the search footprint, reduce response time for gas emergencies, and/or increase the repair speed of leaks within the City, 2. Regularly update its LDAR practices to reflect technological advancements, 3. Submit annual reports to the City on the performance of its LDAR programs within the City. Information in reports could include but is not limited to: ○ LDAR practices & technology employed including leak detection survey frequency and mitigation strategies ○ Fugitive methane emissions and fugitive methane emissions rate ○ Average response time for gas emergencies ○ Average leak repair time
Resource Management Commission Resolution Fairness of Residential Electric Rates Whereas, progressive Residential utility rates structures that charge less per unit for less consumption and more per unit for greater consumption encourage conservation; and Whereas progressive Residential rate structures also help save money for low-income customers, who generally use less energy; and Whereas, Austin Energy defended raising these rates during the 2025 budget by explaining to City Council and the Electric Utility Commission that Residential bills would actually go down because of lower fuel costs, when in fact this was not the case; and Whereas, Austin Energy’s more regressive Residential rate structure harms some City Council Districts disproportionally, with Districts 3,4,6,7, and 9 seeing the average bill go up between 31 and 34% between 2022 and 2026, while District 10 will see its average bill go up only 20% (See Attachment 1); and Whereas Austin Energy did not inform the City Council and the general public of this; and Whereas, Austin Energy has claimed that low-income customers have had their bills lowered through the Customer Assistance Program, even though the percentage of CAP customers in less than one-third of Austin’s population of low- and moderate-income citizens; and Whereas, due to the increasingly regressive nature of the rate structure, the majority of Residential customers in every City Council District will see their rates rise above average (See Attachment 2); and Whereas, the Resource Management Commission passed a resolution during the last Austin Energy rate case in 2022 that was on record against regressive rates (Recommendation No. 20221018-004B); and Whereas, Austin Energy intentionally avoided bringing this issue to the RMC during the budget and rate review in 2025, making it impossible for the Commission to make a similar recommendation; and Whereas, Austin Energy went on record during the settlement of the rate case in 2022 to raise Residential rates by a prescribed amount, but exceeded this in 2025, calling into question if the utility can abide by its commitments; and Whereas, electric rates were raised though the budget process and not through an evidentiary rate hearing that Austin is accustomed to; and Whereas rate cases were held in 2012, 2016, and 2022, but have since been completely eliminated; and Whereas, Austin Energy has predicted a 5% per year overall rate increase each year for the next four years; and Whereas, the increased Austin Energy budget has been created without allowing ratepayers and stakeholders …
Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline Program Location Name Installation Address Council District Measures Est. kWh Savings Est. $ Incentive Multifamily Lantana Hills Apartments 7601 RIALTO BLVD 8 Multifamily SOMERSET TOWNHOMES 6800 AUSTIN CENTER BLVD 04 10 Multifamily STONEY RIDGE APARTMENTS 3200 S 1ST ST Multifamily Mackenzie Point Apartments 1044 CAMINO LA COSTA Multifamily Income Qualified Bridge at Henly 6107 E RIVERSIDE DR UNIT CLUB Multifamily Income Qualified ELM RIDGE 1190 AIRPORT BLVD Multifamily Income Qualified The Amethyst 13401 METRIC BLVD 01 Multifamily Income Qualified Bridge at Goodnight Ranch 9005 ALDERMAN DR HP1 3 4 3 1 7 2 Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up 479,191 $ 192,467 153,317 $ 113,513 197,212 $ 104,928 37,591 $ 86,116 364,850 $ 257,648 111,909 $ 96,101 1,006 $ 82,425 129,687 $ 62,178 Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services December 2025 Rebate Program Enrollment Property Information Multifamily Income Qualified 1325312 Customer or Property THE PARK AT WALNUT CREEK Property Address Year Built * Total Number of Rentable Units Building Total Square Feet 12113 METRIC BLVD 1 AUSTIN, TX 78758 1995 342 N/A Measure ** Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW Rebate per Tenant Unit Total Rebate Attic Insulation Limited Time Bonus Offer 69.7 33,234 $1,472 $300 $102,491 $3 $894 Total *** 69.7 * Year built may not include major renovations ** Fact sheets include final inspection information, and some values may have changed since original proposal. *** Assumes 100% Occupancy $103,385 33,234 $1,472 $302 Date (Year) Measure Rebate Amount Energy Efficiency Rebates in Past 10-Years N/A Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services December 2025 Rebate Program Enrollment Property Information Multifamily Income Qualified 1327099 Customer or Property BRIDGE AT SOUTHPARK LANDING Property Address Year Built * Total Number of Rentable Units Building …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION November 18, 2025 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management 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 Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kamil Cook Trey Farmer CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA GeNell Gary Joseph Gerland Harry Kennard Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein Danielle Zigon 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 Resource Management Commission Meeting on October 21, 2025. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff Briefing on Austin Water’s quarterly report on Water Management Strategy Implementation for Q3, Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and recommend a policy for the Texas Gas Service franchise negotiations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com .
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Third Quarter 2025, July - September | November 2025 Resource Management Commission, November 18, 2025 Contents Third Quarter Summary Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Notes Regarding Data 2 Third Quarter Summary The Water Management Strategy Implementation Report is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the execution of strategies from the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Forward Plan. The plans include proactive and substantial demand management strategies and innovative local supply strategies, but the hard work necessary to complete the strategies and meet the goals are illustrated in the implementation reports. The third quarter of 2025 (July – September) includes what is typically the hottest and driest part of the year in Central Texas. In early July, Central Texas was struck by severe storms that caused severe damage and loss of life but filled Lakes Buchanan and Travis from 50 percent storage capacity to over 90 percent. On September 2, the City of Austin returned to the baseline Conservation Stage water restrictions from Stage 2 Drought restrictions. While the city’s water supply was nearly full, the latter two months of the quarter proved to be the typical hot and dry Texas summer. 3 Water Conservation Updates New Community Outreach Grants to support innovative, community-lead conservation initiatives. (WCP, p. 40) Applications accepted Oct. 15 – Nov. 30 Up to $3,000 Irrigation enforcement: 480 Customer 311 reports, 1,700 warnings, 243 citations Stakeholder engagement for new Uniform Plumbing Code landscape irrigation restrictions (pressure reduction and 50% irrigation area in new homes) Categorized all commercial, institutional, and industrial customer with North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code to aid in high use/leaks identification and the establishment of water use benchmarks Began inclusion of conservation programs in the utility’s enterprise customer relations management software. 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q3 2024-Q2 2025 Q3 2025 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 5 4 3 2 1 0 4 4 4 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 Bucks for Business Other …
Draft Resource Management Commission Resolution on Texas Gas Service Franchise October 20, 2025 Introduction The City of Austin (The City) has a 20-year franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service (TGS), which is the company’s license to operate in the city limits. That franchise agreement expires in October of 2026. The renewal of the franchise is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to correct or reform longstanding problems that include high rates, high fuel costs, poorly designed rate structures, poorly performing energy conservation programs, scant funding to assist low-income ratepayers, and lack of progress in shrinking the company’s carbon footprint with the company. 1.0 Selection of Company and Term of Franchise WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service, the fifth consecutive owner of the main private gas utility that has provided service in the city limits of Austin since the 1870s, has never participated in a competitive process to determine if the company offers ratepayers adequate or better service; and WHEREAS, the current term of the franchise is 20 years (a 10-year initial period with a subsequent 10-year automatic renewal with minimal conditions), is too long a time period to lapse without a revised regulatory agreement; and 1.1 High and Inequitable Rates WHEREAS, retail residential gas rates have gone up about 132% between 2016 and 2025, which is 96% above inflation; and WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service has proposed three rate increases in since 2024; and WHEREAS, these rate increases are largely driven by the cost of capital expansion or improvements of the system, and no city or state regulator has the ability to prevent these expenditures prior to their occurrence; and WHEREAS, TGS does not collect full payment for new infrastructure (known as Contribution in Aid of Construction or Capital Recovery Fees) required for new customers, thus subsidizing new customers while increasing gas bills of existing customers; and WHEREAS, the recent combination of TGS Central Texas and Gulf Coast regions for purposes of ratemaking has raised Austin’s bills while lowering bills in the Coastal region; and 1.2 Rate Structure (Conservation-Based Rates that Also Help Low-Income Customers) WHEREAS, Austin’s municipal utilities have progressive tiered rates that charge less per unit for less usage, while Texas Gas Service has historically maintained a regressive flat rate, which discourages conservation and adversely affects lower-income ratepayers who typically consume less energy; and 1.3 Low-Income Assistance WHEREAS, TGS currently has no customer assistance program that reduces monthly gas bills for low-income customers; and …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION October 21, 2025 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management 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 Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kamil Cook Trey Farmer GeNell Gary Joseph Gerland Harry Kennard Martin Luecke CALL MEETING TO ORDER Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein Danielle Zigon 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 Resource Management Commission Meeting on September 16, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and recommend changing the city code that relates to allowable methods for board and commission communications. 3. Discuss and recommend approval of the 2026 Resource Management Commission Meeting Schedule. STAFF BRIEFING 4. Staff Briefing regarding an update and review of the Austin Energy Solar Portfolio by Tim Harvey, Director, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com .
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 21, 2025 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 21, 2025 The Resource Management Commission convened in a Regular Called meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Charlotte Davis called the Resource Management Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Charlotte Davis, Chair; Commissioner Kamil Cook; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner GeNell Gary; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Raphael Schwartz; Commissioner Alison Silverstein Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Harry Kennard; Commissioner Danielle Zigon Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Joseph Gerland PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: General- N/A APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Called Meeting on August 19, 2025. The motion approving the minutes of the Resource Management Commission regular called meeting of September 16, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second on an 9-0-1 vote, with Commissioner Gary abstaining and Commissioner Gerland absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and recommend changing the city code that relates to allowable methods for board and commission communications. The motion to recommend changing the city code that relates to allowable methods for board and commission communications, was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Vice Chair Robbins’s second on a 9-1 vote, with Commissioner Gary voting against and Commissioner Gerland absent. 3. Discuss and recommend approval of the 2026 Resource Management Commission Meeting Schedule. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 21, 2025 The motion to recommend approval of the 2026 Resource Management Commission Meeting Schedule, was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Commissioner Farmer’s second on a 10-0 vote, with Commissioner Gerland absent. STAFF BRIEFING 4. Staff Briefing regarding an update and review of the Austin Energy Solar Portfolio by Tim Harvey, Director, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy. The staff briefing was presented by Tim Harvey, Director, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Virtual Power Plants and Incentives for Battery Purchases- Silverstein, Robbins • District Energy Cooling Recommendations and Plans - Silverstein • Resolution and Public Hearing on the Texas Gas Franchise- Robbins • Value of Solar- Feb 2026 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. The meeting minutes were approved at the November 18, 2025, meeting on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Gary’s second on a 10-0 vote, with Commissioner Gerland absent.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20251021-002 Recommendation on amending City Code to use both City and personal email addresses for volunteer board and commission members Whereas members of the Resource Management Commission and other City Boards and Commissions are volunteers, and, Whereas the City of Austin policy, based on city code, is that staff liaisons for City boards and commissions must use only commissioners’ official city email addresses, and, Whereas volunteer commission and board members rely extensively on personal email addresses and have missed communications from City liaisons, other city staff, and fellow commissioners, and, Whereas expanding communication options with staff and fellow commissioners can make board and commission service more accessible and make commissioners more productive on behalf of the City of Austin, and, Whereas many volunteer commissioners find managing multiple email accounts can be a significant burden on top of their family, employment, community and other activities, and, Whereas commissioners understand that all communications about board or commission business are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act, regardless of what communication channel including city or personal email the commissioner uses, then, Whereas the Electric Utility Commission has recommended in Recommendation 20250609-003 that the Austin City Council amend the city code to allow volunteers serving on city commissions and boards to use a combination of personal and city email accounts. A commissioner’s official city email (BC) address should still be included on all official communications, but commissioners’ personal email addresses should be cc’d on those and other communications. Be it resolved, The Resource Management Commission joins the Electric Utility Commission in asking the City Council to change the city code to 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 if the commissioner explicitly opts in to add use of their personal email address. Date of Approval: October 21, 2025 Vote: 9-1 Motioned By: Commissioner Silverstein Seconded By: Vice Chair Robbins For: Commissioner Charlotte Davis, Chair; Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Kamil Cook; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner Harry Kennard; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Raphael Schwartz; Commissioner Alison Silverstein; Commissioner Danielle Zigon Against: Commissioner GeNell Gary Abstentions: Off Dais: Absences: Vacancies: None None Commissioner Joseph Gerland None Attest: Natasha Goodwin, Staff Liaison
Austin Resource Management Commission PROPOSED RESOLUTION REVISED October 3, 2025 AMEND CITY CODE TO USE BOTH CITY AND PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR VOLUNTEER BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS Whereas members of the Resource Management Commission and other City Boards and Commissions are volunteers, and, Whereas the City of Austin policy, based on city code, is that staff liaisons for City boards and commissions must use only commissioners’ official city email addresses, and, Whereas volunteer commission and board members rely extensively on personal email addresses and have missed communications from City liaisons, other city staff, and fellow commissioners, and, Whereas expanding communication options with staff and fellow commissioners can make board and commission service more accessible and make commissioners more productive on behalf of the City of Austin, and, Whereas many volunteer commissioners find managing multiple email accounts can be a significant burden on top of their family, employment, community and other activities, and, Whereas commissioners understand that all communications about board or commission business are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act, regardless of what communication channel – including city or personal email – the commissioner uses, then, Whereas the Electric Utility Commission has recommended in Recommendation 20250609-003 that the Austin City Council amend the city code to allow volunteers serving on city commissions and boards to use a combination of personal and city email accounts. A commissioner’s official city email (BC) address should still be included on all official communications but commissioners’ personal email addresses should be cc’d on those and other communications. Be it resolved, The Resource Management Commission joins the Electric Utility Commission in asking the City Council to change the city code to 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 if the commissioner explicitly opts in to add use of their personal email address.
Resource Management Commission 2026 Meeting Schedule The Resource Management Commission meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Shudde Fath Conference Room at Austin Energy Corporate Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. Meeting Dates January 20, 2026 February 17, 2026 March 24, 2026 April 21, 2026 May 19, 2026 June 16, 2026 July 21, 2026 August 18, 2026 September 15, 2026 October 20, 2026 November 17, 2026 Cancelled Dates Agenda Item Submittal Due Date January 5, 2026 March 16, 2026* December 15, 2026* February 2, 2026 March 9, 2026 April 6, 2026 May 4, 2026 June 1, 2026 July 6, 2026 August 3, 2026 September 1, 2026 October 5, 2026 November 2, 2026 *Meeting original date cancelled due to Spring break *RMC does not meet in December
