AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2026-130R, approving a Change in Service to the agreement with Texas Electric Cooperatives for a price adjustment in materials and freight charges and for tariff fees passed through to the City of San Marcos associated with the Hilltop Substation Transformer to increase the overall contracted amount by $218,369.55 resulting in a total amount not-to-exceed $1,900,716.55; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Change in Service on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: August 18, 2026
Department: SMTX Utilities
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $ 218,369.55
Account or Project Number (C = CIP funds): C821 -ELECTRIC
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: Hilltop T1 Transformer Replacement
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Resolution No. 2024-23R approving the purchase of a 18/20/30 MVA Substation Transformer for Hilltop Substation from Texas Electric Cooperatives in the amount of $1,645,556.00.
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Background Information:
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, San Marcos Utilities completed an Electrical Master Plan (EMP) to evaluate the existing electrical grid, assess future customer growth, and identify the capac...
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