CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes from the April 2011 regular meeting. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
Recommend approval of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $55,000 in grant funds from the American Public Power Association (APPA), and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20100913-002 to appropriate such grant funds, and authorize execution of an agreement with APPA for the development of a software tool and user’s manual to address power factor through energy efficiency, in an amount not to exceed $55,000.
Recommend award of a contract to Entech Sales and Service, Austin, TX, to replace and upgrade the existing Building Automation System in the APD headquarters and patrol buildings in an estimated amount not to exceed $160,180.
Recommend award of a purchase contract with Smith Power Products, Inc., Houston, TX, for the purchase of an engine generator for the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,227,225, with the option for a 96-month service and maintenance contract for this generator in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,563,200, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,790,425.
Presentation by the Public Works Department on its implementation of a departmental climate protection plan.
OLD BUSINESS 8. Discussion and possible action regarding Austin Water Utility’s water conservation programs. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN
May 17, 2011 Resource Management
CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes from the April 2011 regular meeting. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
Recommend approval of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $55,000 in grant funds from the American Public Power Association (APPA), and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20100913-002 to appropriate such grant funds, and authorize execution of an agreement with APPA for the development of a software tool and user’s manual to address power factor through energy efficiency, in an amount not to exceed $55,000.
Recommend award of a contract to Entech Sales and Service, Austin, TX, to replace and upgrade the existing Building Automation System in the APD headquarters and patrol buildings in an estimated amount not to exceed $160,180.
Recommend award of a purchase contract with Smith Power Products, Inc., Houston, TX, for the purchase of an engine generator for the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,227,225, with the option for a 96-month service and maintenance contract for this generator in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,563,200, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,790,425.
Presentation by the Public Works Department on its implementation of a departmental climate protection plan.
OLD BUSINESS 8. Discussion and possible action regarding Austin Water Utility’s water conservation programs. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN