Austin Electric Rate Recommendations
- The city council convened to receive a key briefing on Austin Energy's proposed electric rate recommendations.
- This discussion focused on potential adjustments to electricity rates, which would directly impact residential and business utility bills.
- As the sole city-owned utility, Austin Energy's rate structure is a critical policy area, making this briefing a significant first step in future rate-setting decisions.
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AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The Austin City Council will convene at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX
Mayor Lee Leffingwell Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole Council Member Chris Riley, Place 1 Council Member Mike Martinez, Place 2 Council Member Kathie Tovo, Place 3 Council Member Laura Morrison, Place 4 Council Member William Spelman, Place 5
For meeting information, contact the City Clerk, 974-2210
The City Council will go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, to discuss personnel matters, to discuss or take action on a “competitive matter” of Austin Energy as provided for under Section 551.086, or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda.
Reading and Action on Consent Agenda Action on the Following: Ordinances / Resolutions / Motions - All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.
9:00 AM – City Council Convenes
A. Briefings
A.1 Austin Energy's recommendations on electric rates.
Adjourn
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