2026 Agendas & Minutes
Tacoma Public Utilities’ five-member Public Utility Board is appointed by the Tacoma City Council to oversee the utilities’ operations.
- Regular Board meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month in the Tacoma Public Utilities Auditorium, 3628 S. 35th St., Tacoma, or via Zoom.
- If a meeting date falls on a legal holiday or on the day before a legal holiday, the Board Chair will announce a new date and time at the prior meeting. There will be only one Board meeting in November and December.
- Meetings are open to the public for public comment, televised live on TV Tacoma, and recorded for later viewing.
Public Utility Board agendas, minutes, and other supporting documents from prior years are available in the TPU Document Archive.
2026 Public Utility Board agendas, minutes, and supporting documents
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, 3rd Floor Conference Room LT1; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Tacoma Power: Cushman #1 Dam Seismic Remediation
- Tacoma Power: Demand Response Contract
- 2026 Q3 Financial Outlook and Performance Metrics
Study session minutes
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
Reports of the Director
Meeting minutes
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, 3rd Floor Conference Room LT1; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Tacoma Rail: Strategic Plan Refresh for 2027 – 2031
- 2027 Legislative Priorities
- Tacoma Power: Computational Rates
Study session minutes
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
- Resolution U-11631
- Resolution U-11632
- Resolution U-11633
- Resolution U-11634
- Resolution U-11635
- Resolution U-11636
- Resolution U-11637
- Resolution U-11638
- Resolution U-11639
- Resolution U-11640
- Resolution U-11641
- Motion 26-07
Meeting Minutes
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Leadership Framework Overview
Strategic Foresight
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, 3rd Floor Conference Room LT1; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Annual Cybersecurity Training
- Tacoma Power: Contribution in Aid of Construction Signature Authority Consideration
- Tacoma Water: System Development Charge Incentive Program for Affordable Housing
- Customer Services Policies and TPU Privacy Policy
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
Agenda (INCLUDES PUBLIC HEARING AT END OF MEETING FOR 2027/2028 BUDGET AND PROPOSED RATES)
Reports of the Director
- Budget Workbook
- Overview of 2027/2028 Biennial Budget and proposed Rates
- FOLLOWED BY PUBLIC HEARING
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, 3rd Floor Conference Room LT1; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, 3rd Floor Conference Room LT1; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Administration Complex Parking and Storage Project Update
- Customer Service Fees
- Customer Service Budget
- Rail Budget
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Tacoma Rail: Battery Electric Locomotive Project
- Tacoma Power: Joint Use Pole Attachment Program
- Tacoma Power: Ketron Island Study Results
Study session minutes
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
Meeting minutes
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- General Government Budget and Assessments
- Tacoma Power: 2027/2028 Permitting Fees
- Tacoma Power: Proposed Rates for Non-residential Rate Classes
- Budget and Rates: Customer Communication and Outreach
Study session minutes
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
Meeting minutes
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Tacoma Water: Customer Service Policies for Leak Adjustments and Wholesale/Interties
- Tacoma Water Long Range Financial Plan and Operational Division Draft Rates
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Tacoma Power: Day Ahead Markets
- Draft Budgets for Operating Divisions
- Tacoma Power: Balancing Authority
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Utility Technology Services: Contact Center as a Service Contract
- Tacoma Water: PFAS update
- Customer Service: Utility Assistance Update
- Tacoma Power: Integrated Resource Plan Presentation
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Tacoma Power: Integrated Resource Plan
- Tacoma Power: Budget and Rates – Revenue Needs and System Average Rates
- 2026 Q1 Financial Outlook and Performance Metrics
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
Reports of the Director
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Tacoma Power: Energy Risk Mgt Update
- Tacoma Water: Water Condition Update
- Operating Division Major Budget Changes
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks Levy
- Climate Action Plan
- Budget and Rates: Key Proposed Changes; Service Division Budget Review
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
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Regular Meeting Cancelation Notice
Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Tacoma Power: Customer Energy Solutions Overview
- Tacoma Power: Dam Safety Overview
- Review of Board/Director Linkages and Board Rules of Procedure
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Tacoma Water: New Warehouse Shops Facility Update
- Tacoma Power: TPU Admin Complex and Parking / South Service Center Storage
- Strategy Update
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- System Development Charges
- Tacoma Power Customer Service Policies
- Grant Approval Process
- Public Utility Board Rules
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Residential Customer Satisfaction Study Update
- Customer Experience and External Affairs Annual Update
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
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Study Session Cancellation Notice
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846