Item 11 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
SiEnergy Gas wants to raise what it charges for natural gas service, and this ordinance hits pause on that increase while the city pushes back. Austin would join a coalition of cities to fight the rate hike before the Railroad Commission of Texas, with SiEnergy required to reimburse the city's costs for the rate case. The source text notes this item has no fiscal impact to the city.
The official agenda language
Approve an ordinance suspending a rate increase proposed by SiEnergy Gas, LLC, for natural gas services; approving the City’s participation in a coalition, including participation in proceedings related to the proposed rate increase at the Railroad Commission of Texas; requiring reimbursement of the municipal rate case expenses; and providing notice to SiEnergy Gas, LLC. Funding: This item has no fiscal Impact.
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