Item 14 — Thursday, September 24, 2026
In plain language — from agenda source text
This item ratifies a contract already underway with Primoris Energy Services Corporation for emergency repairs to the Shoal Creek Bridge structure that carries Austin Energy infrastructure. Because the work was treated as an emergency, crews moved first and Council signs off after the fact \u2014 a ratification rather than an advance approval. The contract is capped at $1,581,647, with $1,000,000 coming from Austin Energy's Capital Budget and $581,647 from its Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget.
Current official agenda wording
Ratify a contract for construction services for the Shoal Creek Bridge Emergency Repairs Project for Austin Energy with Primoris Energy Services Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $1,581,647. Funding: $1,000,000 was available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. $581,647 was available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
"without objection, the consent agenda is adopted with the Mayor Watson being shown, voting no on items 48 through 59 and Council Member Alter being shown voting no on item number 49. [00:45:01]" — meeting transcript (unofficial)