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← Thursday, July 23, 2026

Item 11 Passedunofficial

In plain language — from the agenda backup

This is the third and final reading of an ordinance granting Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative a non-exclusive franchise to build, maintain, and operate transmission and distribution lines in Austin to deliver electric service within its certificated area. The agreement lets the co-op use city rights-of-way for its infrastructure, and the city anticipates an estimated $196,400 increase in revenue under the deal.

The official agenda language

Approve third reading of an ordinance granting to Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc., a non-exclusive franchise for constructing, maintaining, operating and using a transmission and distribution system in the City to provide electric utility services within its certificated area. Funding: $196,400 estimated increase in revenue is anticipated under this franchise agreement.

"Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)

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