1. CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 PM 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Approve minutes of the August 15, 2011 regular meeting and the September 1, 2011 special-called meeting. 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS 4 – 19 (Please sign in to speak prior to meeting and limit comments to three minutes.) NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ITEMS 4.Recommend authorization to execute a power purchase agreement with Iberdrola Renewables, Inc., for a term of up to twenty-five years for up to 200 megawatts of wind-generated electricity in an estimated amount of $29,000,000 per year, for a total estimated contract amount of $725,000,000.
4. Recommend authorization to execute a power purchase agreement with Iberdrola Renewables, Inc., for a term of up to twenty-five years for up to 200 megawatts of wind-generated electricity in an estimated amount of $29,000,000 per year, for a total estimated contract amount of $725,000,000. 9. Recommend authorization to award and execute a 12-month requirements supply contract with EQUIPMENT DEPOT, PFLUGERVILLE, TX for the lease of forklifts for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $177,240, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $177,240 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $708,960. 13. Recommend authorization to award and execute various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of computer, telephone, and network hardware, and the related maintenance services in an estimated amount not to exceed $27,643,524. (AE’s share is $11,180,500.) 14. Recommend authorization to award and execute various service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of technology services in an estimated amount not to exceed $13,668,486. (AE’s share is $6,702,000.) 15. Recommend authorization to award and execute Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of computer software and software maintenance and support in an estimated amount not to exceed $13,613,472. (AE’s share is $9,041,000.)
Briefing on Austin Energy solar generation planning and City Council Resolution No. 20110804-027
17. Monthly Financial Report (time permitting, or may be written report only) 18. Deferred Payment Arrangements and Disconnections Report (time permitting, or may be written report only) 19. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – Request agenda items including information related to the Upcoming Procurements Report 20. RECESS
Presentation of Residential Rate Recommendations and Rate Options by Austin Energy and responses to information requests received seven days prior to this meeting
Presentations of formal comments by Citizen Panels and Q&A with Panels by EUC regarding Residential Rates (Each Panel will have 15 minutes for a presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A. Two panels may combine presentations for a 30-minute presentation and 10 minutes of Q&A. PowerPoint presentations must be submitted to ratereview@austinenergy.com or delivered to 721 Barton Springs Road before 12 noon on September 19. Hardcopies are the responsibility of the presenters. For more information, see the “Alignment and Process for Citizen Panels” document at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/27_1.htm )
Presentations of formal comments by Citizen Panels and Q&A with Panels by EUC regarding Residential Rates (Each Panel will have 15 minutes for a presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A. Two panels may combine presentations for a 30-minute presentation and 10 minutes of Q&A. PowerPoint presentations must be submitted to ratereview@austinenergy.com or delivered to 721 Barton Springs Road before 12 noon on September 19. Hardcopies are the responsibility of the presenters. For more information, see the “Alignment and Process for Citizen Panels” document at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/27_1.htm )
Presentations of formal comments by Citizen Panels and Q&A with Panels by EUC regarding Residential Rates (Each Panel will have 15 minutes for a presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A. Two panels may combine presentations for a 30-minute presentation and 10 minutes of Q&A. PowerPoint presentations must be submitted to ratereview@austinenergy.com or delivered to 721 Barton Springs Road before 12 noon on September 19. Hardcopies are the responsibility of the presenters. For more information, see the “Alignment and Process for Citizen Panels” document at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/27_1.htm )
26.Presentation by Austin Energy regarding Austin Energy’s Revenue Requirements 27.Discussion and Q&A regarding Revenue Requirements and review of the Decision Point List 28.Discussion of upcoming meetings and processes, including Citizen Panels and information requests from Commissioners 29. Adjourn
Sep 19, 2011 Electric Utility Commission
1. CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 PM 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Approve minutes of the August 15, 2011 regular meeting and the September 1, 2011 special-called meeting. 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS 4 – 19 (Please sign in to speak prior to meeting and limit comments to three minutes.) NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ITEMS 4.Recommend authorization to execute a power purchase agreement with Iberdrola Renewables, Inc., for a term of up to twenty-five years for up to 200 megawatts of wind-generated electricity in an estimated amount of $29,000,000 per year, for a total estimated contract amount of $725,000,000.
4. Recommend authorization to execute a power purchase agreement with Iberdrola Renewables, Inc., for a term of up to twenty-five years for up to 200 megawatts of wind-generated electricity in an estimated amount of $29,000,000 per year, for a total estimated contract amount of $725,000,000. 9. Recommend authorization to award and execute a 12-month requirements supply contract with EQUIPMENT DEPOT, PFLUGERVILLE, TX for the lease of forklifts for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $177,240, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $177,240 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $708,960. 13. Recommend authorization to award and execute various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of computer, telephone, and network hardware, and the related maintenance services in an estimated amount not to exceed $27,643,524. (AE’s share is $11,180,500.) 14. Recommend authorization to award and execute various service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of technology services in an estimated amount not to exceed $13,668,486. (AE’s share is $6,702,000.) 15. Recommend authorization to award and execute Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of computer software and software maintenance and support in an estimated amount not to exceed $13,613,472. (AE’s share is $9,041,000.)
Briefing on Austin Energy solar generation planning and City Council Resolution No. 20110804-027
17. Monthly Financial Report (time permitting, or may be written report only) 18. Deferred Payment Arrangements and Disconnections Report (time permitting, or may be written report only) 19. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – Request agenda items including information related to the Upcoming Procurements Report 20. RECESS
Presentation of Residential Rate Recommendations and Rate Options by Austin Energy and responses to information requests received seven days prior to this meeting
Presentations of formal comments by Citizen Panels and Q&A with Panels by EUC regarding Residential Rates (Each Panel will have 15 minutes for a presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A. Two panels may combine presentations for a 30-minute presentation and 10 minutes of Q&A. PowerPoint presentations must be submitted to ratereview@austinenergy.com or delivered to 721 Barton Springs Road before 12 noon on September 19. Hardcopies are the responsibility of the presenters. For more information, see the “Alignment and Process for Citizen Panels” document at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/27_1.htm )
Presentations of formal comments by Citizen Panels and Q&A with Panels by EUC regarding Residential Rates (Each Panel will have 15 minutes for a presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A. Two panels may combine presentations for a 30-minute presentation and 10 minutes of Q&A. PowerPoint presentations must be submitted to ratereview@austinenergy.com or delivered to 721 Barton Springs Road before 12 noon on September 19. Hardcopies are the responsibility of the presenters. For more information, see the “Alignment and Process for Citizen Panels” document at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/27_1.htm )
Presentations of formal comments by Citizen Panels and Q&A with Panels by EUC regarding Residential Rates (Each Panel will have 15 minutes for a presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A. Two panels may combine presentations for a 30-minute presentation and 10 minutes of Q&A. PowerPoint presentations must be submitted to ratereview@austinenergy.com or delivered to 721 Barton Springs Road before 12 noon on September 19. Hardcopies are the responsibility of the presenters. For more information, see the “Alignment and Process for Citizen Panels” document at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/27_1.htm )
26.Presentation by Austin Energy regarding Austin Energy’s Revenue Requirements 27.Discussion and Q&A regarding Revenue Requirements and review of the Decision Point List 28.Discussion of upcoming meetings and processes, including Citizen Panels and information requests from Commissioners 29. Adjourn