Airdrie Raises ATCO Gas Franchise Fee to 35%

The City of Airdrie is amending its Natural Gas Distribution System Franchise Agreement with ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd to raise the franchise fee percentage from 29.6% to 35% effective June 1, 2026. The change, previously endorsed during 2026 budget deliberations and approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission, is intended to increase municipal revenue from natural gas distribution within city limits.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

UTILITIES

Contract term

Effective June 1, 2026 (franchise fee rate set at 35%)

Renewal

Existing franchise agreement B-10/2017 remains in force with the franchise fee percentage amended to 35% effective June 1, 2026; no change to term stated.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

City of Airdrie Council Meeting Agenda 2026-05-19

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the utilities contract by City of Airdrie?

Atco Gas and Pipelines Ltd was awarded this utilities contract by City of Airdrie, as recorded on May 19, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Utilities contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Airdrie Council Meeting Agenda 2026-05-19 (Agenda), dated May 19, 2026 from City of Airdrie. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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