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Oklahoma Natural Gas is pushing for a new franchise agreement in Edmond that could reshape utility rights and responsibilities—are you ready for the changes?

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Oklahoma Natural Gas asks council to consider franchise election; company says average franchise ~3%
Oklahoma Natural Gas presented background on replacing Edmond's 2% gross receipts ordinance with a franchise agreement, saying a franchise can include written provisions for relocation, indemnification and audit rights; staff and council asked Finance Committee to compare franchise language across utilities before any ballot action.
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August 25, 2026 at 2:52 AM
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City staff has proposed a two-year plan to stabilize water and wastewater rates while ensuring assistance for low-income residents—what does this mean for you?

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Staff backs two-year split for water and wastewater base-rate increases; council asks for refined plan on May 11
City staff recommended Option 1D, phasing a base-rate increase over two years (no volumetric increases in the five-year window) to stabilize utility revenue and help the city reach water independence by 2030; council asked staff to tighten assistance eligibility and outreach and return with formal documents on May 11.
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April 24, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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Edmond's City Council has unveiled a promising $3 million increase in retail sales revenue, signaling a positive shift in the city's utility budget and major infrastructure improvements ahead!

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Utility budget forecasts $116.8M expenses with focus on power and staffing challenges
Utility projects $3M increase in retail sales revenue amid rising wholesale power costs
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April 15, 2025 at 5:28 AM