Across the May 12 minutes and June 9 agenda, Westminster highlights several related initiatives: an electric undergrounding project, SCADA project, and substation communication improvements. As of May 12, all digging for the undergrounding project was complete but the City was waiting on materials (cable and switchgear), indicating a multi-stage implementation that will continue into FY2027. SCADA shows as a recurring budget line (maintenance and integration at water and wastewater facilities) and is also listed for update under the Utilities Director’s June 9 report, alongside the electric undergrounding and downtown streetscape projects. For vendors, this cluster of projects points to an ongoing grid and operational technology modernization program rather than a one-off purchase. The City is investing in underground distribution, substation communications, and SCADA for its water and sewer assets, funded partly by the 2025 utility bond and USDA loans. OT/IT integrators, SCADA platform vendors, cybersecurity firms, and engineering consultants can engage to support materials sourcing, system integration, cyber-hardening (especially given mention of a recent cyber incident investigation), and future phases such as advanced metering, outage management, and remote monitoring.

The executive session on May 12 referenced legal advice related to an ongoing law enforcement invest...