AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2021-105R, approving a third amended and restated Interconnection Agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Services Corporation (“LCRA TSC”) to update the facility schedules that outline the use and ownership of, and responsibilities for, various appurtenances and components for the Hilltop, Strahan, Ranch Road 12, Rattler, Redwood, and San Marcos Substations; authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute said amendment; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: June 1, 2021
Department: Utilities, Tyler Hjorth - Interim Director
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Prior Council Action: Res 2009-039R approving the original Interconnection Agreement with LCRA; Res 2016-177R approving the Amended and Restated Interconnection Agreement with LCRA TSC to, in part, clarify the transmission and distribution functions of the parties and Bill of Sale to transfer certain transmission infrastructure at the Hilltop and Ranch Road 12 Substation to LCRA TSC; Res 2019-057R approving the Amended and Restated Interconnection Agreement with LCRA TSC, which included, in part, the addition of a mobile transformer tap at the Ranch Road 12 Substation; Res 2020-21R approving the Amended and Restated Interconnection Agreement with LCRA TSC to include installation of the Rattler Substation.
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Background Information:
Both the LCRA TSC and San Marcos Electric Utility have completed upgrades and equipment replacements in the Hilltop, Strahan, Ranch Road 12, Redwood, San Marcos, and Rattler Substations. LCRA also completed a new ring bus configuration at Ranch Road 12 Substation. The amended Interconnection Agreement corrects for new equipment and new equipment identifiers. No asset transfers or changes in points of interconnection are changed.
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Recommendation:
SMEU Staff recommends approval and execution of this resolution.