2025 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 10
- November 17
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SPECIAL MEETING
The Public Utility Board and staff will participate via Zoom only.
Members of the public unable to join Zoom remotely can watch in the Auditorium Conference Room located on the ground floor of the main TPU administration building located at 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409.
Remote participation link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
Meeting minutes
- November 5
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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
- Overview of Board Budget/Rates Workshop and 2026 Budget Calendar
- Tacoma Water: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Low-Interest Loan
- Tacoma Rail: Apprenticeship Program
- Director’s 2026 Work Plan and Review/Reconfirmation Timeline
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
- October 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
- Annual Cybersecurity Update
- Tacoma Water: Water System Development Charges
- Tacoma Power: Cowlitz Restoration and Recovery Program
- Board Guiding Principle Work Status 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
- October 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
- Tacoma Power: Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Contract Discussion
- Tacoma Power: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Licensing Training
- TPU Asset Management Program
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 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: Western Energy Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) Audit Report
- Legislative Agenda Presentation
- Tacoma Power: Clean Energy Implementation Plan
- Tacoma Rail: Annie Track Rehabilitation Project
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 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
- Tacoma Water: Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) Update
- Tacoma Power: Hydro Unit Modernization Program
- Utility Technology Modernization
Regular Meeting
- August 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
Agenda – Note Irregular 4:00 start time
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
- August 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
- Budget Planning Tool Contract
- UTS Temporary Staffing Contract
- Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 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
- July 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 Power Additional Dwelling Unit Permitting
- Budget and Rates Process Proposal
- Strategy Planning
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 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
- Moss Adams Exit Conference
- Tacoma Water: Washington State Public Works Board Construction Loan Application
- Advanced Meter Infrastructure Project Closeout Report
- End of Legislative Session Report
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
- June 25
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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
- June 11 - CANCELLED
- May 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
- Tacoma Power: Energy Risk Management and Power Supply Update
- TPU Quarterly Financial Outlook and Performance Metrics
- Public Utility Board Strategy Planning Overview, SWOT Framework and Guiding Principles
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
- Public Hearing on Tacoma Water’s Amended Water System Plan
- Resolution U-11532
- Motion 25-04
- Resolution U-11533
- Resolution U-11534
- Resolution U-11535
Reports of the Director
- May 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 Rail: Battery Electric Locomotives
- Public Records Office: City of Tacoma Public Records Policies
- TPU Climate Action Plan Update
- TPU Youth Education 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
- April 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 Power: Bonneville Power Administration Product Overview
- Tacoma Power: Advanced Distribution Management System
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-11524
- Resolution U-11525
- Motion 25-02
- Resolution U-11526
- Resolution U-11527
- Resolution U-11528
- Motion 25-03
- April 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
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
- March 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
- March 12
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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
- February 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
- February 12
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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: Cascade Water Alliance (CWA)
- Tacoma Water: Howard Hanson Dam Additional Water Storage
- Tacoma Streets Initiative II
- Federal Legislative 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 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 Water: Cascade Water Alliance Update
- Gross Earnings Tax Fees
- Customer Satisfaction Study
- Customer Experience and External Affairs Update
- Guiding Principle Twelve (GP12, Customer Service) 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 8