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City of Iowa City StaffReport Ordinance renewing and continuing the franchise granted to MidAmerican Energy Company 2026-06-02

Iowa City Renews 5-Year Gas Franchise with MidAmerican

City of IowaMIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANYJune 2, 2026

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Description

The City of Iowa City renews its gas franchise agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company for a final 5-year term running until December 4, 2032. The renewal maintains the 2% franchise fee, estimated to generate $1.97 million in FY27, and continues MidAmerican’s operation and maintenance of the municipal natural gas system.

Contract Details

Vendor

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY

Agency

City of Iowa, IA

Contract Type

UTILITIES

Document Date

June 2, 2026

Contract Term

5 years (December 4, 2027 – December 4, 2032)

Renewal Date

2032-12-04

Renewal Info

Renewal for 5 years, final extension allowed; agreement self-terminates December 4, 2032, with no further renewal permitted. Previous 10-year extension approved November 1, 2016.

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