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2026-0049-O • Public HearingsCity of Temple (Bell County)

FIRST READING – PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Temple, Texas, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid- Tex Division regardin

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - August 20, 2026 on 2026-08-20
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Official Roll-Call Vote

PASSED (5 - 0)
“Moved by Michael Pilkington, seconded by Jessica Walker. Approve FIRST READING – PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Temple, Texas, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company’s 2026 rate review mechanism filing; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the attached settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest; approving an attachment establishing a benchmark for pensions and retiree medical benefits; requiring the company to reimburse ACSC’s reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act; adopting a savings clause; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this ordinance to the Company and ACSC’s legal counsel.”
TD
Tim Davis
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
JW
Jessica Walker
Mayor Pro Tem (District 1)
YES
ZG
Zoe Grant
Councilmember (District 2)
YES
ME
Mike Emmons
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
MP
Michael Pilkington
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

FIRST READING – PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Temple, Texas, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid- Tex Division regarding the Company’s 2026 rate review mechanism filing; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the attached settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest; approving an attachment establishing a benchmark for pensions and retiree medical benefits; requiring the company to reimburse ACSC’s reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act; adopting a savings clause; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this ordinance to the Company and ACSC’s legal counsel. The City Council reserves the right to discuss any items in executive (closed) session whenever permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. Notice of Meetings: The Mayor and/or City Council have been invited to attend and/or participate in the following meetings/conferences/events. Although a quorum of the members of the City Council may or may not be available to attend this meeting, this notice is being posted to meet the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act and subsequent opinions of the Texas Attorney General's Office. No official action will be taken by Council. Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One: Board of Directors I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of this Notice of Meeting was published to the City of Temple’s website at, 8/14/2026 4:17:58 PM. City Secretary, TRMC, CMC SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: Persons with disabilities who have special communication or accommodation needs and desire to attend this meeting should notify the City Secretary's Office by mail or telephone 48 hours prior to the meeting date.