A proposed change to Fort Madison's natural gas franchise fee sparked debate Tuesday between city leaders and local industry representatives

A proposed change to Fort Madison's natural gas franchise fee sparked debate Tuesday between city leaders and local industry representatives

A proposed change to Fort Madison’s natural gas franchise fee sparked debate Tuesday between city leaders and local industry representatives. The Pen City Current reports that during a second reading of the ordinance, city officials said updated language would allow the city to begin collecting franchise fees from certain natural gas customers that have not previously paid the tax, generating an estimated $40,000 annually at the current 1.5% rat…