Approve first 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: Estimated annual franchise revenue in the amount of $196,400 is anticipated under this franchise agreement.

This is the first reading of an ordinance giving Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative a non-exclusive franchise to build, maintain, and operate transmission and distribution lines within the city to deliver electric service in its certificated area. Franchise deals like this set the terms for how a utility uses public rights-of-way, and they bring money into city coffers — here, an estimated $196,400 in annual franchise revenue is anticipated.

budget

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

Agenda PDF Legistar Official votes