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Discussion of Gas South Affinity Program - Guidance
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The Gas South Municipal Affinity Program, approved by Mayor and Council on April 25, 2011, is a nonexclusive program to provide cost-effective and competitive natural gas rates through coordinated efforts between the City of Roswell and Gas South. The Affinity Program provides a $.02 per therm discount off of the standard residential rate plans offered by Gas South to new and existing Gas South customers. The City will receive Affinity program revenue based on customer participation. The anticipated amount is dependent upon participation in the Affinity program and was analyzed as part of the FY12 budget process. There are no taxpayer dollars being spent on this program. Gas South is funding all advertising and costs for the program. The only cost to the city is staff time which is minimal.
Residents began receiving letters in the mail on May 20 regarding the City's partnership with the Gas South Affinity program. Citizens have contacted the City in support of the program while others have contacted the City with concerns.
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Added at the request of Councilmember Price