Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the city's budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, along with budgets for the Municipal, Hospital, Economic Development, and Utilities Authorities. An ancillary agreement concerning the vacant Dick's Sporting Goods space was extensively debated and ultimately tabled for future discussion. Additionally, an ordinance for a city-wide garage sale was adopted, and an update on the significant improvements and operations at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest was provided.
Key Decisions & Votes
Project Agreement for Sidewalk Construction
The council approved a project agreement with ODOT to receive $324,000 in federal funds for sidewalk construction along the south side of 23rd Street from Air Depot to Soldier Creek industrial park. The city is responsible for design costs.
Ancillary Agreement for Sooner Town Center
An ancillary agreement to split loan payments for the vacant Dick's Sporting Goods space was tabled after extensive discussion. The council sought more information regarding leasing efforts and the city's liability, postponing a decision for two weeks.
Ordinance for City-Wide Garage Sales
An ordinance was adopted to amend the municipal code, allowing for a city-wide garage sale with waived permit fees and a requirement for participants to notify the city for map creation.
City of Midwest City Budget Approval
The resolution approving the City of Midwest City's budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 in the amount of $126,237,000 was adopted following a public hearing.
Municipal Authority Budget Approval
The resolution approving the Midwest City Municipal Authority's budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 in the amount of $51,665,140 was adopted.
Edgewood Lift Station Engineering Services
A work order for $174,890 with Garver LLC was approved to provide engineering services for interim improvements to the Edgewood lift station, part of the Eastside sewer study.
Reappointment to Hospital Authority Board of Grantors (Amber Moody)
Amber Moody was reappointed as the Mayor's representative on the Midwest City Hospital Authority Trust Board of Grantors for a second four-year term.
Appointment to Hospital Authority Board of Grantors (Megan Bane)
Megan Bane was appointed as the Ward 5 representative on the Midwest City Hospital Trust Board of Grantors for a four-year term.
Appointment to Hospital Authority Board of Grantors (Chris Cooney)
Chris Cooney was appointed as the Ward 1 representative on the Midwest City Hospital Authority Board of Grantors for a four-year term.
Hospital Authority Budget Approval
The resolution approving the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority's budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, including various funds for discretionary, principal, miscellaneous, grants, and the Sooner Rose TIF, was adopted.
Economic Development Authority Budget Approval
The resolution approving the Midwest City Economic Development Authority's budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 in the amount of $663,833 was adopted.
Special Utilities Authority Budget Approval
The resolution approving the Midwest City Utilities Authority's budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 in the amount of $490 was adopted.
Upcoming Community Events
Juneteenth Celebration
3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Joe B Barnes Regional Park
Cruising for Coffee
Starting at 8:00 a.m.
Financial Matters
Sales and Use Tax Update
Sales tax was down 3.21%, use tax was up 17.79%, resulting in an overall decrease of 1.20% compared to the previous year, but still up 1.86% against conservative revenue projection.
Project Agreement with ODOT for Sidewalk Construction
To receive $324,000 in federal funds for sidewalk construction along the south side of 23rd Street. The city is responsible for design costs, covered in the $81,000 budget.
Ancillary Agreement with Sooner Town Center LLC
Proposed agreement to split loan payments for the vacant Dick's Sporting Goods space, with the city's share coming from a reduction in participation rent.
City of Midwest City Budget for FY 24-25
Approval of the city's annual operating budget.
Municipal Authority Budget for FY 24-25
Approval of the Municipal Authority's annual operating budget.
Work Order with Garver LLC for Edgewood Lift Station
Engineering services for interim improvements to the Edgewood lift station.
Hospital Authority Budget for FY 24-25
Approval of the Hospital Authority's annual operating budget, including discretionary funds, compounded principal, miscellaneous, grants, and Sooner Rose TIF.
Economic Development Authority Budget for FY 24-25
Approval of the Economic Development Authority's annual operating budget.
Utilities Authority Budget for FY 24-25
Approval of the Special Utilities Authority's annual operating budget.
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest Community Benefit
The hospital provided $6.7 million in community benefit last year, including uncompensated care for charity.
Public Comments
One citizen, Jeff Moore, addressed the council, expressing concerns about the rigidity of council meeting procedures, the declining number of new residential building permits, and the need for a study on the city's income levels to determine realistic housing needs.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ancillary agreement with Sooner Town Center LLC and Sooner Town Center 2 LLC (related to Dick's Sporting Goods vacancy)
Deadlines
- December 31, 2025 (termination date for Sooner Town Center ancillary agreement)
Watch For
- Executive session with Sooner/Colette representatives regarding Dick's Sporting Goods leasing efforts
- Further discussion on reducing city costs
- Additional outpatient Behavioral Medicine Services from SSM Health
Announcements
- SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest has renovated approximately 75% of its facility, added new equipment (cardiac cath lab, 3D mammography, ambulances), expanded services (Cancer Center, Endoscopy Center, Heart and Vascular), increased inpatient census and surgeries, and filled all paramedic and EMT positions for its EMS service. They provided $6.7 million in community benefits last year, including a partnership with Mid-Del Public Schools for a period program.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (excluding items 5, 8, and 18)
Approval of routine agenda items.
Item 5: Project agreement with Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT)
Consideration of approving a project agreement with ODOT to receive $324,000 in federal funds for a future Federal Aid project to construct sidewalk along the south side of 23rd Street from Air Depot to Soldier Creek industrial park and associated work.
Item 8: Ancillary agreement with Sooner Town Center LLC and Sooner Town Center 2 LLC
Consideration of approving an ancillary agreement with Sooner Town Center LLC and Sooner Town Center 2 LLC, proposing the city split loan payments for the vacant Dick's Sporting Goods space due to cash flow issues, as the city is a signatory to the original loan.
Item 18: DEQ permit for O'Reilly sewer line extension
Making a matter of record permit number SL555240-237 from DEQ for the O'Reilly sewer line extension at 9809 Southeast 15th.
Discussion Item 1: Ordinance amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 32, Article 4, Section 32-76 (garage sales)
Adopting an ordinance amending the Midwest City Municipal Code to allow for a city-wide garage sale, waiving permit fees and requiring notification to the city for a public map.
Discussion Item 2: Resolution approving the City of Midwest City, Oklahoma budget for fiscal year 24-25
Public hearing and consideration of possible action on a resolution approving the city's budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 in the amount of $126,237,000.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
Municipal Authority Discussion Item 1: Resolution approving its budget for fiscal year 24-25
Public hearing and consideration of possible action on a resolution approving the Midwest City Municipal Authority budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 in the amount of $51,665,140.
Municipal Authority Discussion Item 2: Work order number 24683 to Garver LLC
Approving work order number 24683 to the master Services agreement with Garver LLC in the amount of $174,890 to provide Engineering Services related to the Edgewood lift station interim improvements.
Hospital Authority Consent Agenda (excluding item 3)
Approval of routine agenda items for the Hospital Authority.
Hospital Authority Discussion Item 1: Discussion and update by SSM regarding status of improvements and operations at St. Anthony's Midwest hospital
Informational presentation on renovations, new services, growth, and community benefits provided by SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest.
Hospital Authority Discussion Item 2: Reappointing Amber Moody to the Board of Grantors
Consideration of reappointing Amber Moody as the Mayor representative on the Midwest City Hospital Authority Trust Board of Grantors for a second four-year term ending May 11th, 2028.
Hospital Authority Discussion Item 3: Appointing Megan Bane to the Board of Grantors
Consideration of appointing Megan Bane as the Ward 5 representative on the Midwest City Hospital Trust Board of Grantors for a four-year term ending on May 23rd, 2028.
Hospital Authority Discussion Item 4: Appointing Chris Cooney to the Board of Grantors
Consideration of appointing Chris Cooney as the Ward 1 representative on the Midwest City Hospital Authority Board of Grantors for a four-year term ending on June 10th, 2028.
Hospital Authority Discussion Item 5: Resolution approving its budget for fiscal year 24-25
Public hearing and consideration of possible action on the resolution of the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority approving its budget for fiscal year 2024-2025.
Hospital Authority Discussion Item 6
No action needed on this item.
Economic Development Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Economic Development Authority.
Economic Development Authority Discussion Item 1: Resolution approving its budget for fiscal year 24-25
Public hearing and consideration of possible action on a resolution of the Midwest City Economic Development Authority approving its budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 in the amount of $663,833.
Special Utilities Authority Discussion Item 1: Approval of August 22, 2023 meeting minutes
Consideration of possible action to approve the August 22nd, 2023 meeting minutes.
Special Utilities Authority Discussion Item 2: Resolution approving its budget for fiscal year 24-25
Public hearing and consideration of possible action to approve a resolution of the Midwest City Utilities Authority approving its budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 in the amount of $490.