Benbrook joins recommended settlement lowering Atmos Energy’s requested increase; typical household bill to rise $7.83
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Summary
Following Atmos Energy’s April filing seeking $245.2 million, the Atmos Cities Steering Committee executive committee recommended a negotiated settlement of $205.6 million; Benbrook council was asked to approve the settlement and approved it 6–0. The settlement would raise a typical residential monthly bill about $7.83 (9.27%), effective Oct. 1.
Benbrook City Council heard a presentation from Finance Director Overgaard and voted to approve a resolution supporting a negotiated settlement reached through the Atmos Cities Steering Committee on Atmos Energy Mid-Tex division’s 2025 rate review mechanism filing.
Overgaard said Atmos initially requested $245.2 million in additional system‑wide revenue in April. "Following negotiations, the Atmos City Steering Committee Executive committee agreed to recommend a rate increase of $205.6 million," he said.
He presented estimated customer impacts under the negotiated settlement: a typical residential customer would see a monthly increase of about $7.83, a 9.27% rise that would move an example bill from $84.49 to $92.33. Typical commercial customers would see a monthly increase of about $25.73, or 6.56%, from $392.36 to $418.10. Overgaard said the settlement’s effective date would be Oct. 1.
Overgaard said the Atmos Cities Steering Committee executive committee recommended member cities approve a resolution supporting the negotiated settlement prior to Sept. 30, 2025. Councilmember Tyner moved approval; Ms. Mackey seconded. The council voted 6–0 to approve the resolution.
The council’s action supports the committee’s negotiated settlement; the city’s vote joins other member cities’ actions and formally records Benbrook’s support for the recommended terms. Overgaard said staff could answer more detailed questions about calculations if council requested additional detail.
No additional conditions or amendments were recorded at the meeting.
