Meeting Summary
The city council decided to halt work on the Police and Fire Training Center due to an inaccurate address on the 2018 Go Bond, necessitating a new location and public vote. Sales and use tax revenue significantly exceeded projections, allowing for the unfreezing of some police and code enforcement positions. Several community events, important city updates, and routine consent agenda items were also approved across various authorities.
Key Decisions & Votes
Police and Fire Training Center Site
20:00Due to an inaccurate address on the 2018 Go Bond ballot, the city will cease work on the proposed police and fire training facility at the original site. A new location will be sought, requiring a new resolution and a special election, delaying the project by approximately one year.
Acceptance of Easements
16:00Accepted permanent easements from Eric Lacquament and Danny R and Mary S Castle, and temporary easements from Independent School District #52, with a correction to a scrivener's error regarding an address.
Merit Increases for City Employees
29:00Approved supplemental budgets including merit increases for police, fire, and public works employees, retroactive to July 1st.
Upcoming Community Events
5K 9 Fun Run Walk and Bicycle Event
Rotary Pavilion at the park, 7 AM setup. Funds for new K-9 officer.
Midwest City Bombers Sunrise Service
6 AM, school parking lot near Vietnam memorial.
Cruising for Coffee
8 AM - 11 AM, Santa Fe Steakhouse (7101 SE 29th).
Doggy Paddle Event
6:30 PM - 8 PM. Tickets/passes on website.
Financial Matters
Sales and Use Tax Report
Sales and use tax revenue was 19.4% higher year-over-year and 35.99% ($1.1 million) above projections for the first two months of the fiscal year.
Merit Increases for City Employees
Supplemental budgets approved to include merit increases for police, fire, and public works employees, retroactive to July 1st.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Police and Fire Training Center project (pending new location and public vote)
Deadlines
- 2020 Census response (online at 2020census.gov)
- Rose State College Fall Term (August 17th)
- Mid-Del Schools Classes Resume (August 24th)
Watch For
- Announcement of new location and vote date for Police and Fire Training Center
Announcements
- Applications are available at the police department for the 5K 9 Fun Run Walk and Bicycle event on August 29th, supporting a new K-9 officer.
- Midwest City Bombers are hosting a sunrise service on August 23rd at 6 AM at the school parking lot to kick off the new school year.
- Sales and use tax revenue is up 19.4% year-over-year, and 35.99% above projections, allowing for the unfreezing of police and code enforcement positions.
- Cruising for Coffee event on Saturday, August 15th, from 8 AM to 11 AM at Santa Fe Steakhouse.
- Reno Swim Slide is now open weekends only through Labor Day (Saturdays 11 AM-7 PM, Sundays 1 PM-7 PM, Labor Day 1 PM-6 PM).
- Residents are encouraged to complete the 2020 Census online at 2020census.gov.
- Rose State College is hosting a free drive-through COVID-19 testing site on Sundays (11 AM-3 PM) and Wednesdays (7 AM-1 PM) at 6000 South Prosper Drive.
- Citizens are encouraged to sign up for news flashes at midwestcityok.com and follow the Midwest City Facebook page, which now has 10,000 followers.
- The Doggy Paddle event will be held on the evening of Labor Day from 6:30 PM to 8 PM, with tickets available on the city website.
- Drivers are reminded to be aware of increased traffic and children as schools (Rose State College and Mid-Del) resume classes in mid-August.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (City Council)
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion, with the exception of item 8.
Item 8 (City Council)
Discussion and consideration of accepting permanent easements from Eric Lacquament and Danny R and Mary S Castle, and temporary easements from Independent School District #52, with a correction to a scrivener's error.
Discussion Item Number One (City Council)
A general discussion item.
Discussion regarding the Go Bond Proposition Number 4 Public Safety regarding the Phase Three Police and Fire Training Center (City Council)
Discussion about the inaccurate address for the proposed police and fire training center, leading to the decision to cease work at the current site and seek a new location.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items, including supplemental budgets for merit increases for police, fire, and public works employees.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Hospital Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items.
Consent Agenda (Special Economic Development Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items.