Res 29-2026 Continued Membership in the Atmos Cities Steering Committee 03/17/2026 Resolution No. 29-2026
Resolution authorizing the City of Wichita Falls's continued
membership in the Atmos Cities Steering Committee; and authorizing
the payment of four cents per capita to the Atmos Cities Steering
Committee to fund regulatory and legal proceedings and activities
related to Atmos Energy Corporation.
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is a regulatory authority under the Gas Utility
Regulatory Act (GURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates and services
of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division (Atmos), within the municipal boundaries
of the city; and
WHEREAS, the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) has historically
intervened in Atmos rate proceedings and gas utility-related rulemakings to protect the
interests of municipalities and gas customers residing within municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, ACSC is participating in Railroad Commission dockets and projects,
as well as court proceedings, and legislative activities, affecting gas utility rates; and
WHEREAS, the City is a member of ACSC and would like to continue its
membership; and
WHEREAS, in order for ACSC to continue its participation in these activities that
affect the provision of gas utility service and the rates to be charged, it must assess its
members for such costs;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS:
I.
That the City is authorized to continue its membership with the Atmos Cities
Steering Committee to protect the interests of the City of Wichita Falls and protect the
interests of the customers of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division, residing and
conducting business within the City limits.
II.
The City is further authorized to pay its 2026 assessment to the ACSC in the
amount of four cents ($0.04) per capita.
Ill.
A copy of this Resolution and approved assessment fee payable to City of
Arlington, CIO Atmos Cities Steering Committee, shall be sent to:
City of Arlington
Attn: Brandi Stigler
C/O Atmos Cities Steering Committee
PO Box 90231
Arlington, Texas 76004
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of March, 2026.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ate, &
City Clerk !1