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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECT A GOVERNMENTAL NATURAL GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM WITH OPT-OUT PROVISIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 4929.26 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE AND DIRECTING THE SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO SUBMIT A BALLOT QUESTION TO THE ELECTORS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: Following a discussion with Council on available options for natural gas aggregation programs, this ordinance will provide to the voters the ability to approve an Opt-Out natural gas aggregation program
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Legislative History
14-97 - an ordinance authorizing the city manager to enter into an agreement related to the marketing of competitive retail natural gas supply; and declaring an emergency.
24-92 - a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for retail natural gas supply; and declaring an emergency.
25-108 - a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Major Energy Services LLC for retail natural gas supply: and declaring an emergency.
Purpose & Explanation
Since 2014, the City of Hudson has maintained agreements to provide residents, businesses, and other consumers with an opt-in natural gas aggregation program. This program has historically offered participants an alternative natural gas supply option through voluntary enrollment.
Due to recent market changes, staff has been working with the City's energy broker to evaluate current program offerings and determine whether a competitive and reliable option remains available. At this time, we have not identified any viable program alternatives that would meet the City's standards for cost stability and consumer benefit.
This legislation would present to the voters in the November 2026 general election an option for a Opt-Out natural gas aggregation program.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency cl...
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