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Austin Utility: Power Plant Cleanups & Rebate Success

Tuesday, May 15, 1990 special called
  • Environmental & Safety Action:

    Reports addressed environmental concerns at local power plants, confirming minor PCB residuals at Holly Plant were cleaned up, and approving a $1.85 million contract for disposal site remediation at Seaholm Power Plant.
  • Utility Efficiency Leader:

    Austin's resource management and rebate system was highlighted for its success and widespread adoption by 52 other communities.
  • Operational Investments:

    Over $1.5 million in contracts were approved for essential electric utility operations, including supplies for line maintenance, industrial gases, and power plant equipment.

Full Transcript

USTIN FOUNDID 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES For May 15, 1990 Meeting as the Electric Utility Board of Directors Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas ㅏ Mayor Cooke called to order the meeting of the Council, meeting as the Blectric Utility Board of Directors. He noted the absence of Councilmember Humphrey. COMMISSION REPORTS Robert Floyd, chairman, Electric Utility Commission, presented their report and stated the members of the Commission unanimously approved the resolutions on the agenda for this meeting. Resource Management Commission Chairman, Ken Altes, reported on and outlined the rebate system used by Austin. He said that Austin's rebate system is used by 52 communities. CITY MANAGER REPORTS A copy of the City Manager reports are on file in the City Clerk's office. John Moore, Director of the Electric Utility, gave the Monthly Management Report (Fiscal, Operations, Fuel). The Monthly Utility Receivable Report was presented by Phil Brown, Assistant Director, Financial Services. Mr. Moore also gave a report on the Status on Holly Power Plant. He said there had been a report that PCB's were reported in and around the plant, but upon investigation, none vere found. A small amount had been detected in drain water traps, which was residual from previous years when they were used. That has all been cleaned up and the plant is ready to go on line. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted the following resolutions all in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) Contracts Approved twelve month Supply Agreement contract awards for Electric Utility supplies to Power Supply, Austin, Texas, for maintaining and repairing underground and overhead electric lines, in the annual dollar amount not to Council Mещо 5/15/90 Page 2 exceed $34,137 and to Techline, Austin, Texas, in the annual dollar amount not to exceed $44,273 for the total annual dollar amount not to exceed $78,410 with the option to extend for an additional twelve month period in the annual dollaramount not to exceed $78,410 for a grand total amount not to exceed $156,820. Approved a twelve month Supply Agreement contract award for industrial gases used in the Electric Utility's day to day operation to Big Three Inc., 492 B. 5th Street, Austin, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $105,813.00 with option to extend for two additional twelve month periods for a grand total amount not to exceed $317,439. Approved a contract award for microcomputer systems to Austin Typewriter & Computer, 1406 Koenig Lane, Austin, Texas, in the total amount of $29,471. Approved contract awards to Priester-Kell & Nicholson in the total amount of $544,197.87; Westinghouse Electric Supply in the total amount of $89,940.00; and General Electric Supply in the total amount of $364,485.00 for transformers and switchgear in the grand total amount of $998,662.87. CONTRACT FOR SEAHOLM POWER PLANT The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, adopted a resolution approving negotiation and execution of a contract award to Roy F. Weston, Inc. for remediation of disposal sites at Seaholm Power Plant in an amount not to exceed $1,850,000. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 4:05 Ρ.Μ. !