May 29, 2024 City Council Meeting

The 6.5% increase to the monthly total premium per tier for the employee health plan for fiscal year 24-25 was approved.

The amended and restated hospital sublease and lease agreement with SSM Healthcare of Oklahoma for hospital renovations was approved.

The settlement agreement and final order concerning the Riverside Mobile Home Park lawsuit was approved, dismissing council members from the suit and setting terms for new and existing mobile homes.

The appointment of Ted Nugent to the Urban Renewal Authority to fill an unexpired term was approved despite concerns raised by a council member regarding his residency and alleged discriminatory rhetoric.

A bid was awarded to Central Bridge Company for the rehabilitation of the Northeast 36th Street Bridge, with guard rail work deferred to manage project costs.

A project agreement with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department was approved to receive $254,000 in grant funds for Phase 3 of the Skip Recreational Trail, with the city providing a $70,000 match.

A bid was awarded to Innovative Mechanical for $374,000 for the replacement of various HVAC equipment at City Hall, initiating a long-term upgrade process.

A resolution and ordinance were approved to amend the comprehensive plan and rezone the property at 9220 East Reno Avenue from R-6 to O-2 (General Office District).

A special use permit was approved to allow a low-impact institutional use (church) in an R-6 residential district at 8100 Northeast 23rd Street, with conditions for parking and dumpster enclosure.

The Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority approved and executed the amended and restated Hospital sublease and lease agreement with SSM Healthcare of Oklahoma.

Employee Health Plan Premiums

A 6.5% increase to the monthly total premium per tier for the employee health plan was approved, already incorporated into the proposed budget.

Sales Tax Report (May)

Sales tax revenue for May was down 3.19%, while use tax was up 2.15%. The fiscal year-to-date sales tax remains up 2.41%.

Hospital Sublease and Lease Agreement

The amended agreement clarifies that SSM Health pays $1 million annually in rent, with SSM investing $30 million in infrastructure and the Hospital Authority investing $20 million for furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

Northeast 36th Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project

A contract was awarded for the rehabilitation of the Northeast 36th Street Bridge, with guard rail replacement deferred to manage costs.

Skip Recreational Trail Phase 3 Grant

Approval of a project agreement to receive grant funds for Phase 3 of the Skip Recreational Trail, requiring local matching funds.

City Hall HVAC Equipment Replacement

A contract was awarded for the replacement of various HVAC equipment at City Hall, initiating a long-term upgrade process for original 1970s units.

Consent Agenda (Council)

Approval of routine agenda items by one motion, excluding items pulled for discussion.

Item 5: Health Premiums for FY 24-25

Discussion and consideration of health premiums for the upcoming fiscal year, including a 6.5% increase to the monthly total premium per tier.

Item 9: Amended Hospital Sublease and Lease Agreement

Discussion and consideration of approving and executing an amended and restated hospital sublease and lease agreement between the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority and SSM Healthcare of Oklahoma for hospital renovations.

Item 11: Riverside Mobile Home Park Settlement Agreement

Discussion and consideration of approving and executing the settlement agreement and final order concerning the Riverside Mobile Home Park case filed in district court.

Item 12: Appointment to Urban Renewal Authority

Discussion and consideration of appointing Ted Nugent to the Urban Renewal Authority to fill an unexpired term.

Discussion Item 1: Northeast 36th Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Discussion and consideration of awarding a bid and entering into a contract with Central Bridge Company for the rehabilitation of the Northeast 36th Street Bridge.

Discussion Item 2: Skip Recreational Trail Phase 3 Grant Agreement

Discussion and consideration of approving and entering into a project agreement with the State of Oklahoma to receive grant funds for the construction of phase three of the Skip Recreational Trail.

Discussion Item 3: City Hall HVAC Equipment Replacement

Discussion and consideration of awarding a bid and entering into a contract with Innovative Mechanical for the replacement of various HVAC equipment at City Hall.

Discussion Item 4 (PC 2175): Rezoning 9220 East Reno Avenue

Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of a resolution amending the comprehensive plan and an ordinance to rezone 9220 East Reno Avenue from R-6 (Single Family Detached Residential) to O-2 (General Office District).

Discussion Item 5 (PC 2176): Special Use Permit for 8100 Northeast 23rd Street

Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of a special use permit to allow low impact institutional (church) in the R-6 single family detached residential district for the property at 8100 Northeast 23rd Street.

Consent Agenda (Midwest City Municipal Authority)

Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.

Consent Agenda (Midwest City Hospital Authority)

Approval of routine agenda items for the Hospital Authority, excluding pulled items.

Item 2 (Hospital Authority): Amended Hospital Sublease and Lease Agreement

Discussion and consideration of the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority to approve and execute the amended and restated Hospital sublease and lease agreement.

Consent Agenda (Special Economic Development Authority)

Approval of routine agenda items for the Special Economic Development Authority.