Austin Energy: Grid, Software, & Mutual Aid
Electric Grid Upgrades:
Approved contracts for new transmission line structures and substation equipment, including items for the developing Lantana area, to enhance the city's electric grid infrastructure.New Energy Management Tech:
Invested $72,000 in a "Proscreen II" software license to improve the electric utility's management and operations.Mutual Aid for Power Emergencies:
Authorized participation in the Texas Public Power Association Mutual Aid Program, enabling resource sharing and cooperation with other utilities during outages or emergencies.
Full Transcript
FOUNDED 1939 Austin City Council MINUTES For August 15, 1989 3:00 Ρ.Μ. MEETING AS THE DIRECTORS OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY BOARD Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Mayor Cooke called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Urdy. ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REPORT Al Fairweather presented the Electric Utility Commission Report. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REPORT Ken Altes gave the report of the Resource Management Commission. CITY MANAGER REPORTS Reports were given on Monthly Management Report (Fiscal, Operations, Fuel) and Monthly Utility Receivable Report. RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted resolutions approving the following contracts: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy absent) Meyer Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 114 Red Wing, Mn. 55066 Techline, Inc. P.O. Box 149032 Austin, Texas 78714 - Capital Improvement Program Two tubular steel transmission line structures. (1988 Interim Trans- mission Plan), Electric Utility Department Total $90,280.00 - Capital Improvement Program - Seven pad mounted switchgears for the Lantana Development (Developer to reimburse through contributions- in-aid-of-construction-fees) Electric Utility Department Total $45,238.00 ------ The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted a resolution authorizing a perpetual license agreement with Energy Management Associates, Inc., of Atlanta (EMA), for Proscreen II in the amount of $72,000.00. (6-0 Vote Councilmember Urdy absent) Council Memo 2 8/15/89 The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted a resolution authorizing participation in the Texas Public Power Association Mutual Aid Program and execution of agreement setting forth terms and conditions for Mutual Aid.(6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy absent.) NO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Cooke announced it would not be necessary to hold an executive session. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 3:37 Ρ.Μ. ว