Council approves 20-year Atmos Energy franchise, keeps 3% fee structure
Aug 5, 2026
Ordinance No. 26-15 grants Atmos Energy a 20-year franchise (2026'1046) to provide natural gas within Hudson; Atmos will continue to remit a 3% franchise fee quarterly, with annual reconciliation on March 1.
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At the Aug. 5 meeting Mayor Hammock read Ordinance No. 26-15 in full. Town Clerk Sarah Farthing presented the proposed 20-year franchise agreement with Atmos Energy (effective 2026 through 2046) under Section 9.02 of the Town of Hudson Home Rule Charter. The agreement preserves an annual reconciliation on March 1 and requires Atmos to continue remitting a 3% franchise fee quarterly on gross annual revenues within town limits.
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