Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: DME
CM/ ACM: Howard Martin
Date: September 20, 2016
SUBJECT
Title
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the Renewable Denton Plan and activities related to the future power supply plans to meet the City’s growth and needs.
Body
BACKGROUND
On September 13, 2016, the City Council postponed its consideration of the Renewable Denton Plan’s key items in order to review the circumstances surrounding the selection of The Brattle Group as independent consultant to review the Renewable Denton Plan for the City Council. City Staff is prepared to answer questions regarding the circumstances surrounding the selection of The Brattle Group.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Depending on other variables, such as permitting and weather, DME staff estimates work on the site to begin in late 2016, with anticipated completion of the quick-start generation facility by summer 2018.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
• 12/14/2015 - Public Utilities Board approved RDP Resolution
• 06/21/2016 - Council approved RDP Resolution
• 06/21/2016 - Council approved financing
STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The City of Denton’s Strategic Plan is an action-oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision. The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family-Friendly Community; and Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Public Infrastructure
Related Goal: 2.3 Promote superior utility services and facilities
EXHIBITS
1. Resolution No. R2016-014
2. Campbell Memo to Council 2-MAR-16
3. Ordinance No. 2016-083
4. Brattle Group final report
Respectfully submitted:
Phil Williams
DME General Manager
Prepared by:
Smith Day
DME Compliance Manager