Solar Energy, PCB Waste, and Power Grid Revamp
Here's a summary of the Austin City Council's March 20, 1990 agenda:
Embraced Solar Power
The city adopted a resolution to begin generating electricity using solar energy, marking an early step towards renewable energy.Addressed Hazardous Waste
A significant contract was approved for the decontamination and safe disposal of PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyl) wastes, tackling an important environmental safety concern.Invested in Electric Utility Infrastructure
Over $1.5 million was allocated for critical electric utility projects, including the remodeling of the Energy Control Center and the repair of a gas turbine engine, to ensure reliable power for the city.
Full Transcript
AUST POUNDID 1829 Austin City Council MINUTES For March 20, 1990 3:00 Ρ.Μ. - MEETING AS THE ELECTRIC UTILITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Mayor Cooke called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Urdy. Mayor Cooke announced Council was holding their regularly scheduled meeting as the Electric Utility Board of Directors. ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REPORTS Robert Floyd, chairman, Electric Utility Commission, presented their report to Council. He said they unanimously support all items included for vote for this meeting. ! Ken Altes, chairman, Resource Management Commission, presented their report. CITY MANAGER REPORTS John Moore, Director, Electric Utility, presented the Monthly Management Report (Fiscal, Operations, Fuel). The Monthly Utility Receivable Report was presented by Phil Brown, Assistant Director, Financial Services. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted the following resolutions all in one consent motion: (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy absent, Councilmember Barnstone out of the room) Contracts Approved a contract award for telephone equipment purchase to Southwestern Bell Telecom, Austin, Texas, in the total amount of $55,164.12 to maintain and enhance Trouble Call Systems. Approved a contract award for the disassembly, inspection, repair and modifications of Decker Gas Turbine Engine 4B, to Turbine Engine Services, Inc., 523 Halfway House Road, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00. M Council Memo 3/20/90 Contracts - (Continued) 2 Authorized a construction contract award to Brath General Contractors, 600 I.H. 35 South, Round Rock, Texas, in the amount of $1,117,500.00 for the remodeling of the Energy Control Center at 301 West Avenue. Approved contract award for relocation of overhead distribution facilities at 290 West to Henkels & McCoy Inc., in the total amount of $114,461.84. Approved contract award for a relocation of an autotransformer to National Rigging Inc., 3297 Denton Fwy., Ft. Worth, Texas, in the total amount of $181,800.00. SERVICE AGREEMENT The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted a resolution, approving contract award for a twelve month service agreement for the decontamination and disposal of PCB wastes to Chemical Waste Management, Inc., 1090 North Chase Parkway, Marietta, Georgia, in an amount not to exceed $153,105.00 (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy absent) NO ACTION ON ITEM There was no discussion and no action on Councilmember Nofziger's item to discuss governance options for the City of Austin Electric Utility. SOLAR ENERGY The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted a resolution for generating electricity with solar energy. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy absent) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 3:55 P.Μ.