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City Council Meeting Notes
Just saw a link to some City Council meeting notes go by from the OKC twitter account, they are a summary put together by the city with timed links into the meeting Youtube video for various interesting presentations. Looks like a fairly new thing given the limited archive of them I was able to find.
December 30, 2014
December 16, 2014
The archive
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January 6, 2015
Permits and Events
Large public events held on public rights-of-way (City streets, sidewalks, alleys or easements) require a permit and must be approved by the Oklahoma City Council.
Council approved permits Tuesday for:
- OKC Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade, Jan. 19, 2015
View all permitted public events on the events calendar.
Renovations to Speegle and Taft stadiums on pace
Architects reported to the Council on Tuesday that renovations to Speegle Stadium and Taft Stadium, City-owned stadiums used primarily for high school athletics, are continuing on pace. The stadiums are being renovated with funds from the City, Oklahoma City Public Schools and the Oklahoma City Energy FC professional soccer organization. Crumbling walls and structural issues on parts of the stadiums, which were built by the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression, have been demolished and rebuilt, and the stadiums have new press boxes, seating, concessions, bathrooms, locker rooms and artificial playing surfaces. Historical elements of the stadiums were preserved where possible, and architects consulted historical photos when planning new construction. Speegle Stadium is set to reopen this month, with Taft Stadium to follow in March. Several Oklahoma City schools will use the stadiums for athletic events, as will the Energy.
Steelyard area receives $4M in TIF funds
The Steelyard residential development in Deep Deuce will receive more than $4 million in infrastructure development and other improvements after the Council voted Tuesday to allocate tax increment finance district (TIF) funds for the project. TIF No. 2, a TIF district in the downtown and Bricktown area, generated the $4 million in funding. TIF districts allow the City to spend a portion of property tax revenue on improvement projects in and nearby the TIF district. The Steelyard will have 250 residential units, a 355-space parking garage and at least 17,655 square feet of mixed use space. Of the TIF funds to be allocated, $1 million will be in the form of a low-interest loan to be repaid over 10 years.
Airports financial report received
The Council on Tuesday received the Airports Department’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the previous fiscal year. The report showed the City benefited from increased passenger activity, which resulted in more revenue from car rentals, parking and landing fees.
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January 13, 2015
Tax investment plan for northeast Oklahoma City approved
The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a tax increment finance (TIF) district to support the recently created Northeast Renaissance Urban Renewal Plan along the NE 23 corridor. The TIF district allows some property tax revenues to be reinvested within the renewal plan area for infrastructure projects and other improvements, which could help spur redevelopment and economic growth. The Council declared the area blighted last summer, and the renewal plan and TIF are part of the City’s efforts to nurture prosperity and growth along and near NE 23 between Interstate 235 and the Oklahoma River.
Body-worn camera pilot program announced
Oklahoma City Police Chief Bill Citty on Tuesday announced to the Council a pilot program for body-worn cameras on City patrol officers. The program, which will run for one year at a cost of about $405,000, will provide 100 cameras for use when patrol officers encounter people in situations like traffic stops, investigations of suspected domestic violence or any other reason. Four new employees will be hired to manage the program, comply with Open Records Act requests and maintain data storage. Citty told the Council the Police Department will test and evaluate a number of elements of body-worn camera use during the program, including holding officers accountable for turning the camera on at appropriate times.
- Watch presentation
- News release
- Follow the Oklahoma City Police Department on Facebook | Twitter
Cycling ordinance changes introduced
Oklahoma City Councilman Pat Ryan introduced proposed changes Tuesday to a City ordinance that would require cyclists passing a motor vehicle to stay at least three feet away from vehicles they are passing until the pass is complete. The proposed changes, which are set for a public hearing at the Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, and a vote later this month, would hold cyclists and drivers to the same standard when navigating traffic in Oklahoma City. Another proposed change would make the City’s ordinance mirror a state law that prohibits cyclists from passing motor vehicles between lanes in the same direction of travel.
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January 20, 2015
Council approves request for convention center hotel proposals
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to approve a request for proposals for a hotel serving the MAPS 3 Convention Center. The move allows City staff to solicit proposals from hotel operators interested in the project. The proposed hotel would likely be among the largest hotels in the city, and would primarily serve large groups of visitors in need of full-service hotel amenities when attending events at the Convention Center. The Council also voted to approve an agreement with Public Financial Management, Inc., to explore possible financing options for the hotel in the event that its construction financial participation from the City.
Contract for new City website approved
The Council also voted Tuesday to approve a contract with Vision Technology Solutions to redesign the City’s website, okc.gov. The City’s Public Information and Marketing Department will coordinate efforts from all City departments to work with the company in building the website, which will be more user-friendly for City residents looking for information and services. The new website design will be developed this year.
Age requirement lifted in May 2013 tornado relief program
A change to a disaster relief program will allow more City homeowners to repair houses damaged in the May 19, 20 or 31, 2013, tornadoes and severe storms. The program, which allows City homeowners who meet income requirements to make structural repairs, is now open to residents of any age. Up to $23,000 is available in the form of a five-year forgivable loan as part of the program, which is administered by the City’s Planning Department using federal funds. The Council voted Tuesday to approve the change.
City, Police union agree to new collective bargaining agreement
The Council on Tuesday approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, the police union recognized by the City. The agreement is for one year, retroactive to the beginning of the City’s current fiscal year on July 1, 2014.
Vote set on cycling ordinance change
A vote is set for the Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 27, on proposed changes to the City’s cycling ordinance after a public hearing Tuesday. The Council and members of the City’s cycling community engaged in an extended discussion about the ordinance, which was introduced during the Council’s Jan. 13 meeting by Ward 8 Councilman Pat Ryan. The proposed changes would hold cyclists and drivers to the same standard when navigating traffic in Oklahoma City. Another proposed change would make the City’s ordinance mirror a state law that prohibits cyclists from passing motor vehicles between lanes in the same direction of travel.
- Watch discussion
- Read the agenda item here for details
- Watch discussion from the Jan. 13 Council meeting here
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January 27, 2015
Permits and Events
Large public events held on public rights-of-way (City streets, sidewalks, alleys or easements) require a permit and must be approved by the Oklahoma City Council.
Council approved permits Tuesday for:
- Redbud Foundation’s “Redbud Classic” bicycle tour and running event, April 11-12, 2015
- University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy Alumni Association’s “Adrenaline Run,” March 7, 2015
View all permitted public events on the events calendar.
Embark bus system shows growth
Embark Director and Administrator Jason Ferbrache updated the Council on the City’s bus system, which showed sustained ridership growth in 2014 compared to the previous year. Ferbrache noted the increase was particularly significant on weekdays, where Embark expanded service in 2014. Embark buses are also showing better on-time performance, and improvements everywhere from bus stop signage to online and mobile real-time trip planning have helped to increase rider satisfaction. Embark also began new evening service Monday for weekdays on two major cross-town bus routes, the first such evening service in the City in decades.
- Watch presentation
- Download presentation (PDF)
- Follow Embark on Facebook | Twitter
Preliminary report issued for second MAPS 3 Senior Wellness Center
Architects on Tuesday delivered their preliminary report to the Council regarding the second MAPS 3 Senior Wellness Center, planned for construction at 4021 S Walker Ave. The preliminary report describes how plans for the center meet the MAPS 3 project requirements and provides preliminary details about what the Center will be like. Construction on the Center is set to begin this year.
Council votes against proposed bicycle ordinance changes
The Council voted Tuesday to reject proposed changes to the City’s bicycle ordinance. The changes would have held cyclists and motorists to the same standard when using City streets, and also change one part of the City’s ordinance to mirror a state law. The ordinance will remain unchanged as a result of Tuesday’s vote.
- Read the agenda item.
- Watch the discussion and vote.
- Watch the proposal’s public hearing on Jan. 20, 2015.
- Watch the proposal’s introduction on Jan. 13, 2015.
Core to Shore, Central Business District committees created
Mayor Mick Cornett will appoint members to two new committees charged with considering tax increment finance (TIF) districts from the Central Business District in the heart of downtown south to the Oklahoma River. The Council voted Tuesday to create the Central Business District Review Committee, which will consider if and how new TIF districts could aid development west of N E.K. Gaylord Boulevard, east of N Western Avenue, south of W Main Street and north of the new Oklahoma City Boulevard. The Council also voted Tuesday to create the Core to Shore Review Committee, which will do the same for the area south of the new Oklahoma City Boulevard, north of the Oklahoma River, east of S Western and S Shartel avenues and west of S Lincoln Boulevard and the Oklahoma River. The Council will vote to approve the Mayor’s appointments to the committees.
- Read the Core to Shore Review Committee agenda item.
- Read the Central Business District Review Committee agenda item.
- Watch the presentation.
City continues after-school program partnership
The Council voted Tuesday to approve a renewed partnership between the City, Oklahoma City Public Schools and the Oklahoma Afterschool Network to provide an after-school program at F.D. Moon Academy with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). The Moon Spring STEAM Academy uses Oklahoma City Public Schools facilities, as well as snacks, personnel and transportation, and the City contracts with the Oklahoma Afterschool Network to provide program oversight, data collection and funding to non-schools staff. The program runs from January to June 30.
- Read the agenda item.
January Sales and Use Tax Report issued
The City slipped to 0.05 percent behind the current fiscal year’s target for General Fund sales and use tax collections with a slightly weaker-than-expected performance before the holidays, according to a report issued Tuesday to the Council. The City collected more than $18.6 million in General Fund sales taxes in the last half of November and first half of December, which are the collections tabulated in the January report. General Fund collections missed the January target by about $48,000, leaving the City about $83,000 behind its target for the current fiscal year, which ends June 30.
- Read the report.
Hotel tax collections gain steam
City hotel tax collections for the second quarter of the current fiscal year were 1.8 percent above the target, but the City remains 1.3 percent behind the target for the year, according to a report issued Tuesday to the Council. The City has collected about $7.5 million in hotel taxes, roughly $99,000 behind its goal.
- Read the report.
December Interim Financial Report issued
City Manager Jim Couch delivered an Interim Financial Report to the Council on Tuesday, providing an early look at the City’s financial performance in the second quarter of the fiscal year. In general, the City remains in a strong financial position despite being slightly behind targets for sales, use and hotel tax collections. Couch told the Council that the recent fall in oil prices on global markets could have a long-term affect on the City if prices don’t recover as many economists and energy executives predict, but that in the short term the oil price crash could lead to increased City tax revenues because of increased spending by City residents benefiting from lower gas prices.
- Read the report.
Council receives Schools Trust financial report
The Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust’s audited financial report for the previous fiscal year was presented Tuesday to the Council. The Trust manages funds from the MAPS for Kids program.
- Read the report.
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Request for proposals issued for Police body-worn cameras
The Council voted Tuesday to issue a request for proposals for the Police Department's body-worn cameras pilot program. Police Chief Bill Citty announced in January the pilot program would consist of patrol officers using 100 cameras for a year, with Police evaluating how to implement a permanent program. The one-year pilot program will cost about $405,000, with the bulk of the budget going to payroll for new employees required to manage the program. The Council's action Tuesday asks for formal proposals from potential equipment and service providers interested in bidding on the program.
- Read the agenda item. (PDF)
- Watch a presentation from the Jan. 13 Council meeting.
- Read a news release from the Jan. 13 Council meeting.
- Follow the Oklahoma City Police Department on Facebook | Twitter
Update provided on Santa Fe Depot renovation
Public Works Director Eric Wenger provided an update to the Council on the renovation of the Santa Fe Depot, which will serve as an intermodal transit hub. Renovation design plans are in the early stages, with the project expected to be complete in two years. The transit hub will help link transit modes like Amtrak and the future MAPS 3 modern streetcar, and also include retail and dining. Designs will leave room to accommodate other modes that could come to downtown Oklahoma City in the future like commuter rail and high-speed trains.
- Watch the presentation.
- Download the presentation. (PDF)
- Follow MAPS 3 on Facebook | Twitter
Refunded bonds could save $7.2 million
The Council voted Tuesday to approve the sale of up to $75 million in general obligation refunding bonds from 2005-06, which could save the City about $7.2 million. Refunding eligible bonds allows the City to save money by refinancing at more favorable current interest rates. The City plans to sell the bonds Feb. 12.
- Read the agenda item. (PDF)
- Watch the presentation.
City establishes debt management policy
The Council also voted Tuesday to adopt an official debt management policy for the City. The policy will formalize financial practices that are largely already in use, and provide a foundation of debt management philosophies to help City leaders build on a track record of careful and prudent financial management.
- Read the agenda item. (PDF)
- Read the policy. (PDF)
- Watch the presentation.
Budget transfer report issued for second quarter
The City Manager's Office provided the Council with the budget transfer report for the second quarter of the current fiscal year, which runs through June 30. The budget transfer report details funds that have been transferred between City departments.
- Read the report. (PDF)
Economic Development Trust financial report issued
The annual comprehensive financial report for the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust was issued to the Council on Tuesday for the fiscal year that ended June 30.
- Read the report. (PDF)
Approved event permits
The Council approved permits Tuesday for the following outdoor events requiring the temporary closure of a City street, sidewalk, alley or easement:
View all permitted public events on the events calendar.
- OKC Metro Alliance's "Strides of March Half Marathon and Dogwood Dash 5k," March 8, 2015
- McNellies Plaza Courts' "St. Patrick's Day Block Party," March 17, 2015
- University of Oklahoma Community Health Alliance's "OUCHA Health Dash," March 28, 2015
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February 10, 2015
The Oklahoma City Council met Tuesday at the Cox Convention Center for a workshop kicking off the budget adoption process for fiscal year 2016, which begins July 1. The budget workshop provides an update of the general economic outlook from the global to local level, and projections on how the City's revenue and expenses will evolve over the next several years.
The Council will consider the budget during a series of meetings beginning in May, with adoption set for June 16, 2015.
The Council resumes its normal meeting schedule next Tuesday, Feb. 17.
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Economist: Long-run strengths a benefit to City
Russell Evans, executive director of the Steven C. Agee Economic Research and Policy Institute at Oklahoma City University's Meinders School of Business, updated the Council on forces affecting the global, national and local economies. The recent volatility in oil and gas prices poses uncertainties in the Oklahoma City area, but long-term indicators of local strength could help the City weather the effect of a short-term challenge to the energy sector.
Modest growth expected for City revenue
The City should see revenue growth of about 2 percent in the next fiscal year, but the modest gains are accompanied by increasing expenses in some Departments, City Finance Director Craig Freeman and Budget Director Doug Dowler told the Council. A challenge facing the Council in the coming years is managing future expenses like the MAPS 3 Downtown Public Park and Modern Streetcar operating costs and Police and Fire personnel and technology needs.
- Download the presentations. (PDF)
- Read the Five-Year Forecast. (PDF)
- Follow MAPS 3 on Facebook | Twitter
- Follow the Oklahoma City Police Department on Facebook | Twitter
- Follow the Oklahoma City Fire Department on Facebook | Twitter
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David, just want to say thank you for posting these.
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February 17, 2015
The Oklahoma City Council meets at 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays on the third floor of City Hall, 200 N Walker Ave., and live broadcasts are available on Cox Channel 20, www.youtube.com/cityofokc/live and www.okc.gov. A recording of each meeting is then added to the City's YouTube channel.
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First buildings added to list of abandoned properties
The Council voted Tuesday to declare 21 buildings as abandoned, the first buildings to be designated as such as part of an effort to recuperate the cost of public safety services for emergencies on abandoned property. Future calls for emergency public services to abandoned buildings will result in fees charged to the property owners. Owners would be responsible for costs up to $63 per hour per police officer and $67 per hour per firefighter. Repeated public service calls to abandoned properties put additional strain on emergency services and the resources to pay for them.
- Read the agenda item. (PDF)
- Watch the presentation.
- Follow the Police Department on Facebook | Twitter
- Follow the Fire Department on Facebook | Twitter
Convention and Visitors Bureau report: Trends still positive
Interest in Oklahoma City as a convention and leisure tourism destination continues to grow, Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau President Mike Carrier said Tuesday during his quarterly report to the Council. Hotel-motel tax receipts through the second quarter of the current fiscal year grew by 5.5 percent to $7.5 million. Tour groups continue to visit the City at an increasing pace, and the Bureau's website traffic is skyrocketing.
- Download the presentation. (PDF)
- Watch the presentation.
Disaster relief sought through partnership with Moore, state
The Council voted Tuesday to approve letters of partnership with the City of Moore and the state Commerce Department in an attempt to secure federal disaster relief funds related to the May 2013 tornadoes and flooding. The City did not receive direct federal relief funds for those storms from the Community Development Block Grant-National Disaster Resilience Competition program, but the City could benefit from the funds if they are sought in partnership with Moore and the Commerce Department. Those are the only two entities in Oklahoma eligible for those funds in relation to to the May 2013 storms. If the City is successful in seeking the money, it will be used to fund redundancy systems at the Lake Stanley Draper Water Treatment Plant, drainage projects, special needs housing, street repairs and other efforts.
- Read the City of Moore agenda item. (PDF)
- Read the Commerce Department agenda item. (PDF)
- Download the presentation. (PDF)
- Watch the presentation.
Industrial wastewater program and fee change proposed
City Utilities Director Marsha Slaughter on Tuesday introduced a proposed industrial wastewater pre-treatment program and fee change that will comply with new federal regulations. The federal Clean Water Act requires the City to pre-treat wastewater with extra-strong or hazardous waste, protecting treatment plants, workers and sanitary sewers. Metal finishers, centralized waste treatment facilities, hospitals and commercial laundry facilities are examples of operations most affected by the proposed program and fee changes needed to cover the cost. Medical clinics and restaurants are also affected, but to a lesser degree. Fee changes will be phased in over three years. The proposal is set for a public hearing Tuesday, Feb. 24, and potential adoption Tuesday, March 3.
- Read the agenda item. (PDF)
- Download the presentation. (PDF)
- Watch the presentation.
- Follow the Utilities Department's Squeeze Every Drop on Facebook | Twitter
Quarterly investment report issued
The City's quarterly investment report for the second quarter of the current fiscal year showed earnings of about $1.3 million. The second quarter runs from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31.
- Read the agenda item. (PDF)
- Read the report. (PDF)
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It's not a lot of effort since I'm just copying the city summary and making sure the links work. I'm mostly just hoping to encourage more people to pay attention to the council meetings since so much stuff that is important to the city and to all of us happens in them. I try to tune into the YouTube stream whenever it is live, but most of the time it isn't reporting more than a few dozen viewers.Originally Posted by adaniel
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David, I second adaniel, thank you. OKC site is different from Edmonds, so I just haven't taken the time to get used it. I appreciate you posting these.
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February 25, 2015
The Oklahoma City Council meets at 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays on the third floor of City Hall, 200 N Walker Ave., and live broadcasts are available on Cox Channel 20, www.youtube.com/cityofokc/live and www.okc.gov. A recording of each meeting is then added to the City's YouTube channel.
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Permits and Events
Large public events held on public rights-of-way (City streets, sidewalks, alleys or easements) require a permit and must be approved by the Oklahoma City Council.
Council approved permits Tuesday for:
View all permitted public events on the events calendar.
- Beck's Automotive's "Western Avenue Block Party," April 12, 2015
- Oklahoma City-County Health Department Wellness NOW Coalition's "Open Streets OKC," March 22, 2015
Proposal approved for Tinker AFB water and wastewater service
The City will submit a proposal to the federal government to take over water and wastewater service at Tinker Air Force Base for the next 50 years after the Council voted Tuesday to approve a joint resolution with the Water Utilities Trust. The proposals are designed to minimize the number of Water Utilities Trust employees to operate and maintain Tinker's water systems, minimize the impact on current City Utilities customers and retain Tinker as a key employer and economic engine. Tinker is the largest employment center in Central Oklahoma. The City will either operate 23 groundwater wells or build new City water infrastructure and improve Tinker's sewers if the proposal is accepted.
- Read the agenda item. (PDF)
- Download the presentation. (PDF)
- Watch the presentation.
- Read an executive summary of the proposal. (PDF)
- Read the water proposal. (PDF)
- Read the alternate water proposal. (PDF)
- Read the wastewater proposal. (PDF)
- Follow the Utilities Department's Squeeze Every Drop on Facebook | Twitter
Grant funds approved for chronic homelessness project
The Council voted Tuesday to approve the use of $155,000 in federal grant money to help fund a public-private partnership to provide housing and access to services for the chronically homeless. The federal Community Development Block Grant money will help pay for site improvements like earthwork, landscaping and security systems for a Homeless Alliance project. The Homeless Alliance has raised nearly $560,000 in funding and in-kind donations to complement more than $825,000 in public funds to build a 20-unit, single room Housing First residential property. Housing First programs provide the chronically homeless with a place to live and access to services they need, which helps improve the quality of their lives and eases the burden on emergency public services. Chronic homelessness costs the City about $2.5 million per year, according to the Homeless Alliance.
- Read the agenda item. (PDF)
Public programs at Myriad Botanical Gardens draw nearly 69,000
Public programs at the Myriad Botanical Gardens drew nearly 69,000 visitors in the last year, according to a presentation at Tuesday's Council meeting by the Myriad Botanical Gardens Foundation. Countless more came for private events, plus casual visitors enjoying the grounds and other amenities at the Gardens.
- Download the presentation. (PDF)
- Watch the presentation.
Portion of Shields Boulevard renamed E.K. Gaylord Boulevard
The Council voted Tuesday to re-name a portion of South Shields Boulevard between SW 4 and the eastbound Interstate 40 off-ramp. The street will now be called South E.K. Gaylord Boulevard. It is called North E.K. Gaylord Boulevard north of the newly re-named section as the street passes through downtown.
- Read the agenda item. (PDF)
Councilman Ryan introduces cycling ordinance change proposal
Ward 8 Councilman Pat Ryan introduced a proposed change to the City's bicycling ordinance that would make City Code mirror a clause in the state's bicycle law, a change narrower than a different cycling proposal Councilman Ryan made in January. The change is one sentence long and would enable police officers to issue a City citation rather than pursue criminal charges if a cyclist passes vehicles between lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction. The proposal is set for a pubic hearing at the Council meeting on Tuesday, March 3, and a vote at the following Council meeting on Tuesday, March 10.
- Read a full news release.
- Read the agenda item. (PDF)
February sales and use tax report shows City ahead of target
The February sales and use tax report shows the City is 1 percent above its target for General Fund revenue for the fiscal year to date, including collections 3.3 percent above target in the February reporting period. Collections in the last half of December and first half of January were about $1.5 million, which is 7.9 percent above the same period last year. Collections for the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, are about $1.7 million above the City's target.
- Read the report. (PDF)
Revenue enforcement yields nearly $635,000 in six months
The City's revenue enforcement program, which seeks to capture tax revenue owed to the City but not received, yielded nearly $635,000 in the first six months of the fiscal year, far above the $247,000 program cost over the same period. The program identifies and collects revenue through methods like reviewing questionable or missing sales and use tax remittances and audits.
- Read the report. (PDF)
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- Council approves first abandoned buildings list
- Disaster relief funds sought through partnership with Moore, state
- Civic Center Music Hall makes changes to box office hours, ticket availability
- New bicycle ordinance proposal would mirror state law
- Animal Shelter issues winter weather tips for pet owners
- City trout season closes February 28
- City Council Meeting Notes archive
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wow that OCWUT proposal to the feds to take over water & sewer at Tinker is a big deal
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For a n00b that knows nothing about this stuff, what exactly is that and why is it a big deal? Not trying to be smarmy...you actually seem really educated on this stuff.
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Well, selfishly I see it as a bid deal because it looks like there is a lot of work that needs to be done on water & sewer lines out there, and if left in the feds control, it would probably never be taken care of properly as needed. I skimmed through the report, and it looks like a lot of stuff out there is not up to codes.
Secondly, and maybe I'm wrong because I don't know enough about that side of it, but it could provide quite the boost in revenue for OCWUT. Should be a win/win for everyone. Also, a lot of contracts to improve that type of infrastructure that is bid through FedBizOps goes to out of town contractors who do nothing but chase federal work. If OCWUT owns the lines and lets out contracts for all that work, better chance of local contractors winning that work and putting it back into the local economy.
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I see where a Becks Automotive Block Party has been approved for April 12th on N Western. I thought I read recently that there will be a Western Ave. Block Party scheduled for September 19th. Are there now 2 block parties on N Western in 2015 or was the September 19th date changed to April 12th?
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OCWUT, by law, has to remain revenue neutral. Shouldn't lose money, but shouldn't make money. However, you are right about the amount of local work - it could be a great increase.
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Maybe revenue was the wrong term, maybe having more sources for billing, is that right?
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March 3, 2015
The Oklahoma City Council meets at 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays on the third floor of City Hall, 200 N Walker Ave., and live broadcasts are available on Cox Channel 20, www.youtube.com/cityofokc/live and www.okc.gov. A recording of each meeting is then added to the City's YouTube channel.
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Permits and Events
Large public events held on public rights-of-way (City streets, sidewalks, alleys or easements) require a permit and must be approved by the Oklahoma City Council.
Council approved permits Tuesday for:
- Beck's Automotive's "Western Avenue Block Party," April 12.
- DG Production's "Run Lucky 5k," March 15.
- Plaza District Association's "LIVE on the Plaza,"
- second Friday of each month through March 2016.
- Prodigal's "O'City Saint Patrick's Day Parade," March 14.
View all permitted public events on the events calendar.
Preliminary reports approved for MAPS 3 I-44 West Trail
The Council voted Tuesday to approve preliminary reports on all three sections of the MAPS 3 I-44 West Trail, which begins construction this year. Representatives from three construction companies, each responsible for a different section, presented the reports to the Council after presenting them to the MAPS 3 Citizen Advisory Board and the board's Trails Subcommittee last week.
- Download the presentation. (PDF)
- Watch the presentation.
- Download the report for Project 1, N Meridian Avenue/Northwest Expressway to NW Grand Boulevard/NW 50. (PDF)
- Download the report for Project 2, NW Grand Boulevard/NW 50 to NW Grand Boulevard/NW 19. (PDF)
- Download the report for Project 3, NW Grand Boulevard/NW 19 to N May Avenue/Oklahoma River. (PDF)
- Follow MAPS 3 on Facebook | Twitter
Preliminary report approved for MAPS 3 Sidewalks Phase 3
The Council also voted Tuesday to approve the preliminary report for Phase 3 of the MAPS 3 Sidewalks. Phase 3 includes sidewalks in 10 locations throughout the City.
Negotiations to begin on new Police Headquarters art installation
The Council voted Tuesday to begin negotiations with California artist Gordon Huether to provide public art outside of the new Police Headquarters building under construction at 77 N Colcord Drive. City ordinances require 1 percent of the construction budget on City projects to be spent on public art. Huether will design and craft the art for the new Police Headquarters if he and the City reach an agreement.
- Read the agenda item. (PDF)
- Download the presentation. (PDF)
- Watch the presentation.
- Follow the Oklahoma City Police Department on Facebook | Twitter
Permit approved for Ferris wheel plaza in Wheeler District
The Council cleared the way for a historic Ferris wheel and other amenities for the Wheeler District by approving a revocable permit Tuesday. The Wheeler District is a proposed mixed-use development between the former Downtown Airpark and the Oklahoma River between S Douglas Avenue and S Western Avenue. Humphreys Partners, the developer of the proposed district, plans to build a riverfront recreational plaza with a historic Ferris wheel from Santa Monica Pier in California and other activities. The City and Humphreys Partners plan to negotiate a more detailed permit in the future.
- Read the agenda item. (PDF)
Preliminary report approved for Central Maintenance Complex
Architects on Tuesday submitted the preliminary report for construction at the City's Central Maintenance Complex. Construction is expected to begin this summer on a General Services Administration office building and two maintenance and warehouse facilities at the Central Maintenance Facility Complex, 3738 SW 15.
- Read the agenda item. (PDF)
- Download the presentation. (PDF)
- Watch the presentation.
Public hearing held on proposed bicycle ordinance change
The Council held a public hearing Tuesday for a proposed change to the City's bicycling ordinance introduced by Ward 8 Councilman Pat Ryan. The change would make City Code mirror a clause in the state's bicycle law, a change narrower than a different cycling proposal Councilman Ryan made in January. The change is one sentence long and would enable police officers to issue a City citation rather than pursue criminal charges if a cyclist passes vehicles between lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction. The proposal is set for a vote at the Council meeting on Tuesday, March 10.
- Read a full news release.
- Read the agenda item. (PDF)
- Watch the hearing.
- Read coverage in the Feb. 24 Council Meeting Notes.
Council tours new Police Headquarters Building
The Council ended Tuesday's meeting with a tour of the new Police Headquarters Building, which is nearing completion on N Colcord Avenue across the street from the current headquarters. The gleaming new building is set to open this summer. Collaborative work spaces for investigators, better technology infrastructure and more space for officers are among amenities the new headquarters will offer. A companion construction project for a new Municipal Courts Building and parking garage is also planned. The exteriors of the buildings were designed with a modern look that complements the art deco style of historic City buildings nearby.
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Re: City Council Meeting Notes
March 10, 2015
The Oklahoma City Council meets at 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays on the third floor of City Hall, 200 N Walker Ave., and live broadcasts are available on Cox Channel 20, www.youtube.com/cityofokc/live and www.okc.gov. A recording of each meeting is then added to the City's YouTube channel.
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Permits and Events
Large public events held on public rights-of-way (City streets, sidewalks, alleys or easements) require a permit and must be approved by the Oklahoma City Council.
Council approved permits Tuesday for:
- Friends of Mulitsport’s “Go Girl Run,” March 22
- YMCA’s “Earlywine Dash,” March 22
- Oklahoma Heritage Association’s “Oklahoma Heritage Land Run,” March 28
View all permitted public events on the events calendar.
Demolition advances for the MAPS 3 Downtown Park
The Council awarded a contract to M&M Wrecking to demolish buildings formerly used by the Salvation Army. The property is located between SW 4 and SW 5 Street between Harvey and South Hudson. The buildings are being removed to prepare the land for construction of the MAPS 3 Downtown Park.
- Download the report.
- Follow MAPS 3 on Facebook | Twitter
Council approves $550,000 allocation of TIF Funds for Criterion Event Center Project
The Council approved a $550,000 allocation of Downtown/MAPS Economic Development Project Plan TIF No. 2 funds for the Criterion Event Center project in Bricktown. Of the allocation, $350,000 is assistance in development financing and the remaining $200,000 will be used to resurface the alleyway adjacent to the development. The 38,000 square-foot event center will be developed by Alliance Investments. TIF No. 2 funds are used for Hotels and Commercial Development.
- Download the report. (PDF)
City Council considers adjusting park and recreation fees
An ordinance was introduced that changes Parks and Recreation fees related to athletics, aquatics and concession sales. In all, 12 fee adjustments were recommended by the Parks Department. The public hearing will be on March 17 with final adoption scheduled for March 24. If approved, the new fees will go into effect in time for this year’s swim season, which begins May 24, 2015. The athletic fee changes would go into effect as of July 1, 2015.
The fees related to athletics were last modified in 2006 and the aquatics fees were last changed in 2007 and 2010.
- Read the agenda item. (PDF)
- Follow the Oklahoma City Parks Department on Facebook | Twitter
City Council rescinds authorization to purchase property for MAPS 3 convention center
City Council passed a resolution to rescind prior authorizations for the acquisition and use of eminent domain to purchase property from REHCO Downtown Development for the MAPS 3 Convention Center. The City will reopen the site selection process for the convention center in search of a location that better fits the land acquisition budget.
- Download the resolution.
- Read the news release.
- Watch the hearing.
- Follow MAPS 3 on Facebook | Twitter
Council approves proposed bicycle ordinance change
The Council approved the proposed change to the City's bicycling ordinance introduced by Ward 8 Councilman Pat Ryan. City Code now mirrors a clause in the state's bicycle law. The one sentence change enables police officers to issue a City citation rather than pursue criminal charges if a cyclist passes vehicles between lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction.
- Read a full news release.
- Read the agenda item. (PDF)
- Watch the hearing.
- Read coverage in the Feb. 24 Council Meeting Notes.
Other City news you might have missed:
Platinum Member
Re: City Council Meeting Notes
The council meeting stream is currently live at http://youtube.com/cityofokc/live.
Platinum Member
Re: City Council Meeting Notes
I'm just not being able to keep up with this, so I'm going to change my approach to just provide the link and a list of the topics discussed.
March 17, 2015
March 24, 2015
- Council Priority Briefing held on providing a safe and secure community
- Official election returns received
- Application started to rename street as Plaza Mayor Boulevard
- Debt policy approved for city authorities, trust
Also, the council meeting stream is currently live.
- MAPS 3 Riversport Rapids Whitewater Park update presented
- Street Lighting Policies amended
- Fees set for City Aquatic Centers
- Railroad crossing changes approved as part of "Quiet Zone" transition
- Street closure approved for Science Museum of Oklahoma parking and pedestrian improvements
- March Sales and Use Tax Report issued
- Bond issuance approved
Participating Member
Re: City Council Meeting Notes
Thanks, David, for putting this on the board.
Platinum Member
Re: City Council Meeting Notes
March 31, 2015 (Video)
- Greenwell appointed to MAPS 3 Citizens Advisory Board
- Council approves new MAPS 3 Convention Center site study
- Development assistance funds allocated to Steelyard project
Participating Member
Re: City Council Meeting Notes
Interesting debate going on about sprawl on the edge of the city limits. I'm glad the council is at least aware of the issues that sprawl brings about, yet I don't think they will deny it.
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