Item 5 Results pendingunofficial
In plain language — from the agenda backup
Austin Energy is bringing proposed changes to its rates and fees to the table as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget, and this item includes a public hearing where Austinites can weigh in. Because Austin Energy is the city-owned utility, any adjustments here touch the monthly bills of households and businesses across town.
The official agenda language
Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.
"Without objection, we will close the public hearing on item number five. The public hearing is now closed" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
Results pending - the transcript was not clear enough to call this one. The official minutes will settle it.
What got said
- Kaiba White (Public Citizen) urged rejecting the 5% Austin Energy rate increase pending a full rate case
- Marian Sanchez of PODER cited $1.33 billion projected power generation capital expenses