2024 Agendas & Minutes
Tacoma Public Utilities’ five-member Public Utility Board is appointed by the Tacoma City Council to oversee the utilities’ operations.
Board meetings are:
- Held the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Tacoma Public Utilities Auditorium, 3628 S. 35th St., Tacoma or virtually via Zoom Meetings.
- Open to the public for public comment
- Televised live on TV Tacoma and archived to watch any time
Public Utility Board agendas, minutes, and other supporting documents are available for download below.
- December 11
- November 13
- October 23
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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: Community Outreach Workforce Planning Project
- Emergency Management: Continuity of Operations Plan
- Tacoma Rail: Short Line Safety Institute Assessment
- Tacoma Rail: Biennium-End Budget Adjustment
- Tacoma Power: Day Ahead Markets
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-11477
- Resolution U-11478
- Resolution U-11479
- Resolution U-11480
- Resolution U-11481
- Resolution U-11482
- Resolution U-11483
- Resolution U-11484
- Resolution U-11485
- Resolution U-11486
- Resolution U-11487
- Resolution U-11488
- Resolution U-11489
- Motion 24-12
Meeting Minutes
- October 9
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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 – A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2025/2026 BIENNIAL BUDGET AND PROPOSED RATES WILL TAKE PLACE UNDER REPORTS OF THE DIRECTOR
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
- Overview of the 2025/2026 Budget and Proposed Rates
- Draft Preliminary Budget
- Public Hearing on 2025/2026 Budget and Proposed Rates
- Draft Preliminary Budget
- Overview of the 2025/2026 Budget and Proposed Rates
- September 30
- September 25
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Study Session
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
- September 11
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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
- Customer Services Budget Review
- Affordability and TPU Customer Assistance Programs Update
- Tacoma Power: Cost of Service and Rates Update
- Overview of Changes to Settlement Authority
Regular Meeting
- August 28
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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 Internal Service Budget
- Tacoma Water: Warehouse Project Update
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Update
- Insurance Update
- Tacoma Water: Follow-up on 2025/2026 Budget, Long-Range Financial Plan, Cost of Service Analysis, and 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
Written Reports of the Director
- August 14
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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
- TPU Budget Outreach Efforts and Plans (Guiding Principle Four; GP4 Stakeholder Outreach) Update
- Tacoma Rail: Rail Revenue and Rates
- Tacoma Water: Budget, Long-Range Financial Plan, Cost-of-Service Analysis, and 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
- July 24
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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: Cowlitz River Fisheries
- Tacoma Water: Water Grant/Loan Program Update
- Tacoma Water: GIS Contracts
- Guiding Principle Nine (GP9, Economic Development) 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
- Resolution U-11463 (w/corrected Exhibit 2)
- Resolution U-11464
- Resolution U-11465
- Resolution U-11466
Reports of the Director
- July 10
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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
- Budget for TPU Shared Services
- Tacoma Power: Cost of Service and Rates
- Tacoma Power: Overview of Day Ahead Markets
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
- June 26
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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
Reports of the Director
- Pierce County Hazard Mitigation Plan Briefing
- June 12 - CANCELLED
- May 22
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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 Management / Power Supply Update
- Tacoma Water: Budget Overview, Strategy, and Long-Term Financial Plan
- Tacoma Power: Budget Overview, Long-Range Financial Plan and Revenue Requirement
- Climate Commitment Act Funding
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
- May 8
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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
- 2024 Q1 Quarterly Financial Outlook for Operating Divisions
- Performance Metrics
- Tacoma Rail: Budget Overview, Strategy, and Capital
- Washington Families Clean Energy Credits Grant Program 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
Reports of the Director
- April 24
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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
- Water Regulations Update
- Tacoma Power: Cowlitz Trout Hatchery Remodel
- TPU Shared Services Budget Overview
- Residential Utility Assistance Programs 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
- April 10
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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 Internal Services
- WestRock Contract Expiration Municipal Code Changes
- Budget/Rates Discussion: Cost Saving Measures in 2023/2024
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
- Guiding Principle Five (GP5, Environmental Sustainability) Update
- March 27
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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
- Rate and Financial Policies for Power, Water, Rail
- Reserve and Rate Stabilization Funds for Power, Water, Rail
- 2024 Financing Updates for Power, Water, Rail
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
- March 13
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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
- Update on Guiding Principle Ten (GP10, Government Affairs): State Legislative Update
- SAP Now! Update
- Tacoma Training and Employment Program (TTEP)
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
- February 28
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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
- Guiding Principle 13 (GP13, Customer Service) Update
- Residential Customer Satisfaction Survey
- Website Rankings
- Customer Service and External Affairs
- Customer Experience and External Affairs Division Transition
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
- February 14
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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: Cushman/Adams Substation Memorandum of Understanding
- Tacoma Power: Updates Regarding Service to Ketron Island
- Tacoma Water: Operations Building and Warehouse 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
- January 24
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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
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
- January 10
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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