On December 10, 2020, the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) held a quarterly meeting with representatives from Atmos Energy. During the meeting, the group held a discussion of upcoming natural gas issues and approved the assessment for ACSC membership.  Using the population-based assessment protocol previously adopted by ACSC, the assessment for 2021 is a per capita fee of $0.05. This is the same amount as was adopted for 2019 and 2020. The total amount for City of Plano's 2021 ACSC membership dues comes to $14,383.85. 

ACSC protects the authority of municipalities and defends the interests of customers within the cities.  Cities are the only consumer advocates that work to keep natural gas rates reasonable.  The City's work with ACSC has saved customers millions of dollars in unreasonable charges. ACSC  continues to be an effective voice at the Railroad Commission, at the Legislature, and in the courts.

Funding for this item is included in the approved FY 2020-21 budget. This item, in the amount of $14,384, authorizes the continuation of the City's membership with ACSC and the payment of the City's annual assessment for continued membership. 

Continuation of the City's membership with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee relates to the Strategic Plan Critical Success Factors of Residential and Commercial Economic Vitality and Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government.