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← Thursday, May 28, 2026

Item 30 Passed 9-0

In plain language — from the agenda backup

Austin Water wants to lock in a contract with Pencco Inc. to supply fluorosilicic acid — the chemical used to fluoridate the city's drinking water — for two years, with the option to renew for up to three more. The deal is capped at $2,950,000, with $245,833 ready in the current Austin Water operating budget and the rest depending on future budgets getting approved. It's a routine but essential piece of keeping the taps running for everyone in town.

The official agenda language

Authorize a contract for fluorosilicic acid for Austin Water with Pencco Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,950,000. Funding: $245,833 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

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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

Agenda PDF Legistar Official votes