Item 21 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This item would green-light a contract with Priester-Mell & Nicholson Inc. to supply air insulated switchgears for Austin Energy — the equipment that helps route and protect the flow of electricity across the grid. The deal runs for an initial two years with up to three one-year extensions, capped at $4,000,000 from Austin Energy's Capital Budget. For ratepayers, it's part of the behind-the-scenes gear that keeps the lights on.
The official agenda language
Authorize a contract for air insulated switchgears for Austin Energy with Priester-Mell & Nicholson Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Funding: $4,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.
"Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
The roll call
Approved on Consent 9-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Absent
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Yes