Meeting Summary
The City Council denied the 10-year renewal of the interlocal agreement for the Oklahoma Criminal Justice Advisory Council (C-JAC) and its associated funding. Key approvals included a $5 million agreement for water infrastructure improvements and a special use permit for a new drinking establishment. The Council also approved sending a letter to the Jail Trust, County Commissioners, and State Department of Health regarding Oklahoma County Jail conditions.
Key Decisions & Votes
Supplemental Budget Adjustments
11:00The Council approved various supplemental budget adjustments for the current fiscal year.
Tree Burning Contract Increase
19:00A change order increasing the contract for tree burning services at the police and fire training facility by over $20,000 was approved, shifting the work from in-house to a contractor.
Oklahoma Highway Safety Office Grant
24:00The Council adopted the 2023 Oklahoma Highway Safety Office grant, providing over $50,000 for law enforcement traffic enforcement efforts.
Mathis Oklahoma City LLC Occupancy Date
28:00An amendment to the Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Mathis Oklahoma City LLC was approved, extending their occupancy date to March 31, 2023.
Food Processing/Distribution Zoning
32:00An ordinance was adopted to redistrict property at 7200 NE 36th Street for a food processing and distribution facility.
Drinking Establishment Special Use Permit
36:00A special use permit was granted for a new drinking establishment serving wine and low-point beer at 140B South Midwest Boulevard.
Shopping Center Zoning
40:00An ordinance was adopted to redistrict property at 9809 SE 15th Street to a C-2 Planned Shopping Center District.
Commercial District Zoning Expansion
44:00An ordinance was adopted to redistrict property at 7100 SE 15th Street to a C-3 Community Commercial District, expanding an existing commercial tract.
Minor Plat Approval
46:00A minor plat for the Acres Addition was approved, facilitating the transfer of a parcel between two dealerships.
Water Infrastructure Funding
52:00The Council accepted a $5 million agreement with the U.S. Department of Army Tulsa District Office for critical water infrastructure improvements.
MOU with City of Choctaw for Drainage Project
54:00An MOU with the City of Choctaw was accepted for a potential federal aid project to reconstruct drainage on SE 15th Street.
Letter on Oklahoma County Jail Conditions
1:40:00The Council approved sending a letter to the Oklahoma County Jail Trust, County Commissioners, and State Department of Health regarding concerns about the Oklahoma County Jail conditions and requesting reports.
Alternate Jail Site Contract
1:59:00A motion to direct the city manager to seek a contract for an alternate detention site for individuals arrested on felony or state charges, replacing the Oklahoma County Jail, was denied.
Finding of No Wrongdoing by Vice Mayor Byrne
2:16:00The Council voted to find no wrongdoing by Vice Mayor Pat Byrne regarding allegations made by Councilwoman Sarah Bana concerning his actions related to the C-JAC agenda item.
C-JAC Renewal and Funding
3:00:00The Council rejected the 10-year renewal of the interlocal agreement for the Oklahoma Criminal Justice Advisory Council (C-JAC), the one-year extension of its Professional Services agreement, and the associated $10,800 budget adjustment.
Upcoming Community Events
National Night Out
Beginning at 5:30 PM, a community-building campaign promoting city partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
Picnic with Protectors and Public Works
From 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at The Rotary Pavilion at Joby Barnes Park, featuring touch-a-truck, yard games, and food.
Free Movie Night: Creeping it Real
Starting at 7:00 PM at Joe B Barnes Regional Park, a double feature of Hocus Pocus and Beetlejuice with a food truck.
Cruising for Coffee
Beginning at 8:00 AM at Santa Fe Steakhouse (7101 Southeast Town Center), offering free coffee and a display of muscle cars.
Country Estates Baptist Church Craft Fair
From 9:00 AM to noon at 1000 South Midwest Boulevard.
Saint Matthew's United Methodist Church Pumpkin Festival & Craft Fair
Proceeds from the event go to help families in the Midwest City area.
Bartoberfest
From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at First National Bank.
Life Church Fall Festival
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Regional Park.
Financial Matters
September Sales Tax Report
Reported a 21.44% increase year over year from September 2021 to September 2022, and is up 14.82% ($2.7 million) compared to projections.
Supplemental Budget Adjustments (FY 22-23)
Increased Grant housing activities fund by $20,000, Grant fund revenue intergovernmental by $21,474, expenditures and transfers out by $474, general fund revenue transfers by $474, and Grant funds intergovernmental by $62,19,781.
Change Order #1 for Tree Burning
Increased the contract with Silo Enterprises Inc. by $20,437.47 for tree burning services at the police and fire training facility, due to staffing issues preventing internal completion.
2023 Oklahoma Highway Safety Office Grant
Approval to enter into a grant agreement for $50,828 to fund law enforcement traffic enforcement programs.
Water Infrastructure Improvement Agreement
Acceptance of a $5 million agreement with the U.S. Department of Army Tulsa District Office for Phase 2 of the water booster station and construction of an elevated water tower.
C-JAC Professional Services Agreement
A proposed $10,800 annual payment for the city's 3.6% share of the Oklahoma Criminal Justice Advisory Council's budget, which was part of the overall item that was denied.
Public Comments
Eight members of the public spoke, primarily concerning the Oklahoma Criminal Justice Advisory Council (C-JAC) and the conditions at the Oklahoma County Jail. Speakers expressed strong opposition to renewing C-JAC funding, citing concerns about the jail's high death rate, alleged unconstitutional conditions, privatization of the justice system, financial mismanagement, and racial disparities. They questioned C-JAC's effectiveness, its ties to the Chamber of Commerce and specific individuals, and the city's potential liability. Some speakers praised Midwest City's own jail operations and urged the Council to make a moral decision to withdraw funding and seek alternative solutions.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Fire Prevention Week: October 9th-15th.
Watch For
- Councilwoman Bana plans to present a response to Vice Mayor Byrne's allegations at a future meeting.
- Further research on the precedent of juvenile removal from the Oklahoma County Jail for potential alternate detention sites.
Announcements
- September sales tax report showed a 21.44% increase year over year and is up 14.82% ($2.7 million) compared to projections.
- The Super Recyclers Program, in partnership with Public Services, will be giving away over $5000 in gift cards during the first two weeks of October to residents who recycle correctly.
- Rose State College is hosting a campus food and personal care items drive, collecting non-perishable food, hygiene products, and baby items at various campus locations.
- The Animal Welfare Center and Assistant City Manager were recognized for assisting an 84-year-old resident with animal issues.
- The Midwest City Police Department was thanked for effectively managing a recent demonstration outside City Hall.
- Councilwoman Bana announced she boycotted the last council meeting due to concerns about the health of municipal government.
- A moment of silence was held for the 14 individuals who have died in the Oklahoma County Jail.
- Mayor Dukes proclaimed October 9th-15th as Fire Prevention Week, with the theme 'Fire Won't Wait, Plan your Escape'.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (excluding items 3, 5, 6)
Approval of routine agenda items.
Item 3 (Consent Agenda)
Consideration for adoption of supplemental budget adjustments for fiscal year 22-23, including increases to the Grant housing activities fund, Grant fund revenue, expenditures, transfers out, and general fund revenue transfers.
Item 5 (Consent Agenda)
Consideration for adoption of Change Order #1 for Silo Enterprises Inc. for tree burning at the police and fire training facility, increasing the contract by $20,437.47 due to a change from in-house work to contracted services.
Item 6 (Consent Agenda)
Consideration for adoption of the 2023 Oklahoma Highway Safety Office grant, providing $50,828 for law enforcement traffic enforcement programs.
Special Economic Development Authority Item 1
Adoption of the August 23, 2022, meeting minutes.
Special Economic Development Authority Item 2
Consideration to amend and/or approve an amendment to the Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Mathis Oklahoma City LLC, moving the occupancy date to March 31, 2023.
DC 2123 (Item 1)
Public hearing and consideration for adoption of an ordinance to redistrict property at 7200 NE 36th Street from A-1 agriculture with a special use permit for an oil and gas well to PUD planned unit development for an I-2 modern industrial district, intended for food processing and distribution.
PC 2121 (Item 3)
Public hearing and consideration for adoption of a resolution for a special use permit to allow a drinking establishment (wine and low-point beer) in a C-3 Community Commercial District at 140B South Midwest Boulevard.
PC 2122 (Item 4)
Public hearing and consideration for adoption of an ordinance to redistrict property at 9809 Southeast 15th from R-6 single family detached residential to C-2 planned Shopping Center District.
PC 2124 (Item 5)
Public hearing and consideration for adoption of an ordinance to redistrict property at 7100 Southeast 15th from PUD (RMD medium density residential) to C-3 Community Commercial District, to join an existing commercial tract.
MP 15 (Item 8)
Discussion and consideration for approval of a minor plat for the Acres Addition, transferring a parcel between two dealerships located on Tinker Diagonal.
Item 10
Discussion and consideration for acceptance of an agreement with the United States Department of Army Tulsa District Office for $5 million for water infrastructure improvements, including a water booster station and an elevated water tower.
Item 11
Discussion and consideration for acceptance of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Choctaw for a potential future Federal Aid project to reconstruct drainage on Southeast 15th Street at the Choctaw Creek tributary.
Item 12
Request by Councilwoman Sarah Bana for a special audit of Geo bonds, general expenditure funds, and general government sales tax fund for fiscal years 2020-2023 by the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector's office.
Item 13
Request by Councilwoman Sarah Bana for a letter to be sent to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Civil Rights concerning the conditions of the Oklahoma County Jail.
Item 14
Request by Councilwoman Sarah Bana for the city to seek a contract for an alternate site for individuals arrested in Midwest City on felony or other state charges to be detained, replacing the current site at Oklahoma County Jail.
Item 15
Presentation by Vice Mayor Pat Byrne concerning allegations made by Councilwoman Sarah Bana regarding his integrity and actions related to the C-JAC agenda item.
Item 16
Discussion and consideration for adoption of a 10-year renewal of the interlocal agreement for the Oklahoma Criminal Justice Advisory Council (C-JAC), a one-year extension of the Professional Services agreement with C-JAC, and a supplemental budget adjustment of $10,800 to cover the cost.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
Midwest City Hospital Authority Item 1
Adoption of the August 23, 2022, meeting minutes for the Hospital Authority.