Meeting Summary
The City Council and various authorities approved their respective fiscal year 2023-2024 budgets. Key actions included reappointments to city boards, approval of a contract amendment for the Mid-America Park expansion, and a resolution for tax apportionment refunding bonds. Public comments highlighted concerns regarding housing quality, code enforcement, and development in Ward 5.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda Approval
13:00The majority of routine consent agenda items were approved by unanimous consent.
Tax Apportionment Refunding Bonds Agreement Renewal
14:40A resolution to renew the Project's Agreement required by the tax apportionment refunding bonds for sewer plant construction was approved.
Mid-America Park Expansion Contract Amendment
16:40Amendment number three to the contract for the Mid-America Park expansion plans, increasing the contract price by $40,251 due to project delays and redesigns, was approved.
Board of Adjustment Reappointments
19:30The reappointments of Psy Belong, Jod, and Tammy Cook to the Board of Adjustment for additional three-year terms were approved.
Planning Commission Appointments and Reappointments
23:40Rick Rice was appointed to the Midwest City Planning Commission, and Jim Smith, Dean Hinton, and Rick Dawkins were reappointed for three-year terms.
Midwest City Tree Board Appointment
25:40Marcy Nash was appointed to the Midwest City Tree Board for Ward 6 to replace a resigned representative.
Redistricting and Comprehensive Plan Amendment (8610-8700 E Main St)
26:40An ordinance to redistrict property at 8610-8700 East Main Street from R-6 to R-D and amend the comprehensive plan from low density to medium density residential was approved, correcting a previous procedural error.
Midwest City Budget for FY2023-2024
29:00The resolution approving the Midwest City budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount of $126,359,555 was approved.
Municipal Authority Budget for FY2023-2024
54:40The resolution approving the Midwest City Municipal Authority budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount of $52,313,916 was approved.
Hospital Authority Budget for FY2023-2024
57:40The resolution approving the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount of $7,216,488 was approved.
Economic Development Authority Budget for FY2023-2024
1:03:50The resolution approving the Midwest City Economic Development Authority budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount of $386,098 was approved.
Utilities Authority Budget for FY2023-2024
1:06:50The resolution approving the Midwest City Utilities Authority budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount of $523 was approved.
Golf Course Supplemental Budget Adjustment
52:00A supplemental budget adjustment allowing the golf course to use $5,500 from its surplus funds to purchase a new mower was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Cruising for Coffee
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Santa Fe parking lot on 29th Street.
First Annual Juneteenth Midwest City Family Festival
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Joe B Barnes Regional Park, featuring food, fun, and unity.
Free Tinker Air Show with Navy Blue Angels
Expected attendance of 100,000 people each day; live streaming available on Tinker's Facebook page.
Tribute to Liberty
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Joe B Barnes Regional Park, featuring fireworks and music by the Wise Guys band.
Financial Matters
June Sales Tax and Use Tax Report
The final check for fiscal year 2022-23 showed sales tax and use tax up 2.3% versus the same time last year, with use tax down 13.8% and sales tax up. The year finished 7% up year over year and 12% over projection, with $5.7 million over projection.
Mid-America Park Expansion Contract Amendment
An increase of $40,251 to the contract with RLL Shears Company PC for developing construction plans, bringing the total to $281,662. This was due to delays from federal grants, COVID, ice storm, and subsequent redesigns of playground equipment and disc golf elements.
Midwest City Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Approval of the city's annual operating budget.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Approval of the Municipal Authority's annual budget.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Approval of the Hospital Authority's annual budget, including discretionary funds, compounded principal, in lieu of RoR, grants, and TIF.
Midwest City Economic Development Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Approval of the Economic Development Authority's annual budget.
Midwest City Utilities Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Approval of the Utilities Authority's annual budget.
Golf Course Supplemental Budget Adjustment
Approval for the golf course to use $5,500 from its surplus funds, generated from selling old equipment, to purchase a new mower.
Public Comments
Two citizens provided comments during the public hearing for the city budget. Glenn Goldschlager advocated for hiring the best city employees regardless of residency and stressed the need for a residential inspection program to improve housing quality, citing concerns about rental properties. Nanette Cummings expressed concerns about the perceived neglect and lack of budget allocation for improvements in Ward 5, specifically Ashton Heights and the Northeast 10th Corridor, highlighting issues with unkempt properties and closing businesses.
Coming Up
Tabled
- City Council Consent Agenda Item 3
- Municipal Authority Consent Agenda Item 3
- Special Economic Development Authority Consent Agenda Item 3
- Special Utilities Authority Consent Agenda Item 2
Watch For
- A commissioned study to redevelop the Northeast 10th Corridor.
Announcements
- The June sales tax and use tax report for fiscal year 2022-23 showed an overall increase of 2.3% compared to the previous year, with a 7% year-over-year growth and 12% over budget projections, totaling $5.7 million over projection.
- The annual Neighborhood Association Celebration had a record turnout with 230 attendees from 24 different neighborhood associations and donations from 20 businesses.
- Mayor Floyd Eason of Del City presented a humorous proclamation temporarily renaming Midwest City to 'East Del City' in a spirit of inter-city cooperation.
- The new fire department training facility is nearing completion and is expected to significantly enhance the department's capabilities.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (excluding 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 14)
Approval of routine agenda items.
Item 3 (Consent Agenda)
Item removed from consent agenda for further review.
Item 4 (Consent Agenda)
Resolution to renew the Project's Agreement required by the tax apportionment refunding bonds taxable series 2018-23-24, related to sewer plant construction bond payments.
Item 11 (Consent Agenda)
Amendment number three to the contract with RLL Shears Company PC, increasing the total contract price by $40,251 to $281,662 for developing construction plans for the Mid-America Park expansion, due to project delays and redesigns.
Item 12 (Consent Agenda)
Reappointing Psy Belong, Jod, and Tammy Cook to the Board of Adjustment for additional three-year terms.
Item 13 (Consent Agenda)
Appointing Rick Rice to the Midwest City Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term and for a full three-year term, and reappointing Jim Smith, Dean Hinton, and Rick Dawkins to serve three-year terms.
Item 14 (Consent Agenda)
Appointing Marcy Nash to the Midwest City Tree Board for Ward 6, replacing a resigned representative.
Discussion Item 1 (PC 2140)
Public hearing and vote on an ordinance to redistrict from R-6 single-family detached residential to R-D medium density residential and a resolution to amend the comprehensive plan from low density residential to medium density residential for property at 8610-8700 East Main Street, correcting a previous procedural error.
Discussion Item 2
Public hearing and vote on a resolution approving the Midwest City budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount of $126,359,555 and establishing budget amendment authority.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda (excluding 2 and 3)
Approval of routine Municipal Authority agenda items.
Municipal Authority Item 2
Supplemental budget adjustments for the golf course to utilize surplus funds from equipment sales for the purchase of a new mower.
Municipal Authority Item 3
Public hearing and vote on a resolution approving the Midwest City Municipal Authority budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount of $52,313,916.
Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine Hospital Authority agenda items.
Hospital Authority Discussion Item
Public hearing and vote on a resolution approving the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount of $7,216,488, detailing allocations for discretionary funds, compounded principal, in lieu of RoR, grants, and TIF.
Special Economic Development Authority Consent Agenda (excluding 3)
Approval of routine Special Economic Development Authority agenda items.
Special Economic Development Authority Item 3
Item pulled from consent agenda.
Special Economic Development Authority Discussion Item
Public hearing and vote on a resolution approving the Midwest City Economic Development Authority budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount of $386,098.
Special Utilities Authority Consent Agenda (excluding 2)
Approval of routine Special Utilities Authority agenda items.
Special Utilities Authority Item 2
Item pulled from consent agenda.
Special Utilities Authority Discussion Item
Public hearing and vote on a resolution approving the Midwest City Utilities Authority budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount of $523.
Executive Session
Discussion regarding confidential communications with the city attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim, or action, and a legal opinion on contractual issues.