Meeting Summary
The Edmond City Council held a special virtual meeting to approve rescheduling the 2021 budget hearing to Monday, June 15th, at 8:30 AM, allowing for more financial data collection. The council also reviewed the current status of the COVID-19 emergency, receiving updates on local case numbers and discussing potential strategies for reopening businesses and city facilities in coordination with state guidelines.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rescheduling 2021 Budget Hearing
10:45The City Council approved rescheduling the 2021 budget hearing from Thursday, May 7th, to Monday, June 15th, to allow for more relevant financial data.
Setting Time for 2021 Budget Hearing
11:30The City Council approved setting the start time for the rescheduled 2021 budget hearing on June 15th at 8:30 AM.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Governor's extended stay-at-home deadline: May 6th
- Rescheduled 2021 Budget Hearing: Monday, June 15th
Watch For
- Governor's announcements this week regarding plans for reopening businesses (churches, retailers, restaurants)
- Report from the Edmond Economic Development Recovery Task Force at the next regular council meeting
- Staff recommendations on reopening gyms, recreational facilities, barber shops, salons, and special events
Announcements
- City staff were thanked for promoting the 'stay home stay safe' signs.
- The Tourism board will hold a virtual meeting tomorrow to discuss eight large events and strategies for economic recovery.
- The Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting tomorrow night.
Agenda Summary
Discussion and consideration of rescheduling budget plans for 2021
Staff recommended moving the budget hearing from Thursday, May 7th, to Monday, June 15th, to gain two additional months of sales and use tax data for more accurate revenue projections.
Discussion and amendment/possible revision of the declaration of emergency regarding the COVID-19 issue
The council reviewed the current status of the emergency, received updates on local COVID-19 cases, and discussed potential strategies for reopening businesses and city facilities in alignment with state guidelines.