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Item 4D AudioSOUTHLAKE Honorable Mayor and members of the City Council, Item 4D on the agenda is to approve a two year contract extension with TXU Energy for a fixed rate agreement to provide the City with electricity Requested Action Approve a two year contract extension with TXU Energy for a fixed rate agreement to provide the City with electricity. ARI A 11h, rxv � energy Staff recommends approval of a two year contract extension with TXU Energy for a fixed rate agreement to provide the City with electricity. 2 Current Agreement • Five year agreement approved in November 2007 • Fourth year of 5 -year agreement • Expires November 2012 • Current rate = $.0805676/kwh In 2007 the City Council approved a 5 year agreement to purchase electricity from TXU Energy at a fixed rate of $.0805676 per kilowatt hour. The City is near the end of the fourth year of that agreement, which expires on November 20, 2012. I Extension Agreement • Renegotiate 5 year rate • Extend agreement by two years • Current rate = $.O6848/kwh • Includes purchase of 10% renewable energy • Participation in TXU energy efficiency incentive program righ ten energy. sovings. solutions. , Staff has worked with TXU to renegotiate the rate for the last year of our current agreement and at the same time extend the agreement by two more years. The new rate would be $.06848 per kilowatt hour starting on October 1, 2011 and ending on November 21, 2014. City Council should also be aware that this agreement provides for the purchase of 10% power from renewable energy sources, as well as participation in TXU's Brighten Greenback program — which provides us an opportunity to receive incentive dollars for energy efficiency projects. E Financial Considerations • Fifth year cost savings = $97 Two year extension cost avoidance = $195,000 By renegotiating the last year of the current agreement the City will realize a savings of $97,800, which will also be a cost avoidance of $195,000 for the extended two year term. R B2: Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions. F1: Adhere to financial management principles and budget. n . @&• 11M &li ma The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support • the highest quality of • life for our residents and businesses. We do this by delivering outstanding unrivaled quality in everything that we do. value and - • C1 Achieve the C2 Provide travel C3 Provide attractiVe C4 Attract and keep highest convenience and unique spaces tier businesses to drive top- CS Promote opportunities for standards of within City and for enjoyment of a dynamic and safety and region personal interests sustainable economic partnerships and volunteer involvement security environment B2 Collaborate with Enhance resident 131 Achieve B3 Eh idt B4 Provide best select partners to quality of life and high quality B51mprove performance B6 Optimize " -in -class status in all City implementservice business customer sustainabil through service disciplines solutions is g of delivery and use of operational technology processes tourism F1 Adhere to financial F2 Invest to provide and F3 Achieve fiscal management maintain high quality wellness F4 Establish and maintain effectiv principles and budget public assets standards internal controls \ 1" L1 Ensure our L2 Enhance L3 Attract, L4 Recognize L5 Empower people understand leadership develop and and retain a informed decisio trategy Itties to h ults skilled making at all leve in the organization con it workforce IN i • O o �O B2: Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions. F1: Adhere to financial management principles and budget. n . '71TY OF SOUTHLAKE In summary staff has had a positive experience working with TXU the last four years and we view this extension and new rate as very beneficial for the City of Southlake. Please contact me at 817- 748 -8005 with any questions you may have. Staff recommends approval of this new rate and term extension. 7