Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the fiscal year 2020-2021 budgets for the City, Municipal Authority, Hospital Authority, and Economic Development Authority. Key decisions included renewing the school resource officer agreement and adopting a resolution opposing discrimination based on gender orientation, identity, and expression. A significant discussion regarding the Key Boulevard revitalization project was tabled for further review of traffic flow and school district cooperation.
Key Decisions & Votes
School Resource Officer Agreement Renewal
21:00The council approved the renewal of the mutual cooperation agreement with Independent School District #52 for school resource officers at Midwest City and Carl Albert high schools.
Special Use Permit for Louise's
23:50A resolution was approved to grant a special use permit allowing Louise's restaurant to serve alcoholic beverages at its 6007 SE 15th Street location.
City of Midwest City Budget FY 2020-2021
33:00The city council adopted a resolution approving the City of Midwest City's budget for the fiscal year 2020-2021 in the amount of $91,533,453.
Resolution Opposing Discrimination
35:00The council approved a resolution stating the city's opposition to discrimination based on gender orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression.
Upcoming Community Events
Skip to Trail and Underpass Ribbon Cutting
6 p.m.
Cruising for Coffee
8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Santa Fe Steakhouse parking lot
Mommy Son Luau
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Reno swimming slide; tickets are $8 per person
Neighborhood Association Celebration
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Joby Barns Rotary Pavilion
Veterans Memorial Flag Ceremony (Army Birthday)
9 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Flag Ceremony (Coast Guard Birthday)
9 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Flag Ceremony (Air Force Birthday)
9 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Flag Ceremony (Navy Birthday)
9 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Flag Ceremony (Marine Corps Birthday)
9 a.m.
Financial Matters
City of Midwest City Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Approval of the city's annual budget.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Approval of the Municipal Authority's annual budget.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Approval of the Hospital Authority's annual budget, including discretionary, compounded principle, miscellaneous, grants, and TIF divisions.
Midwest City Economic Development Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Approval of the Economic Development Authority's annual budget.
Original Mile Revitalization Key Boulevard Phase Two Construction Project Bid
Consideration of awarding a bid for road rehabilitation and beautification on Key Boulevard.
School Resource Officer Mutual Cooperation Agreement
The school district's contribution towards the school resource officer program.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Original Mile Revitalization Key Boulevard Phase Two construction project
Deadlines
- Terry Kraft grant money for Key Boulevard project has a closing date, potentially end of June or July.
- COVID business relief grants will be available July 17th.
Watch For
- A mid-year review of merit increases and staffing issues for city employees is planned by October.
Announcements
- Wednesday, June 24th, at 6 p.m. is the Skip to Trail and Underpass Ribbon Cutting.
- The new city website will launch tomorrow, replacing the My Midwest City app with a responsive design.
- Cruising for Coffee is Saturday, June 20th, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Santa Fe Steakhouse parking lot.
- The Mommy Son Luau is Friday, June 26th, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Reno swimming slide; tickets are $8 per person.
- The Neighborhood Association Celebration is Thursday, June 11th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Joby Barns Rotary Pavilion.
- Citizens are encouraged to attend Sunday evening cruise nights on Air Depot Boulevard.
- Residents are advised to ask door-to-door canvassers for a city permit; if none is presented, authorities should be notified.
- Veterans Memorial flag ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m. to recognize the birthdays of each armed service: Army (June 14th), Coast Guard (August 4th), Air Force (September 18th), Navy (October 13th), and Marine Corps (November 10th).
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (excluding Item 8)
Routine agenda items approved by unanimous consent.
Item 8: School Resource Officer Mutual Cooperation Agreement Renewal
Renewing the agreement with Independent School District #52 for placing school resource officers at Midwest City High School and Carl Albert High School, with the district contributing $168,599.
Discussion Item 1 (PC 2044): Special Use Permit for Eating Establishment
Approval of a resolution for a special use permit to allow an eating establishment (Louise's) to serve alcoholic beverages in a C3 community commercial district at 6007 SE 15th Street.
Discussion Item 2: City of Midwest City Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Adopting a resolution approving the city budget in the amount of $91,533,453 and establishing budget amendment authority.
Discussion Item 3: Resolution Opposing Discrimination
Consideration of a resolution stating the city's opposition to discrimination based on gender orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression.
Discussion Item 4: Original Mile Revitalization Key Boulevard Phase Two Construction Project
Consideration of awarding a bid to Turning-Point Industries Inc. for $533,539.95 for the Key Boulevard Phase Two construction project, including road rehab, beautification, sidewalks, and traffic improvements.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
Municipal Authority Discussion Item 1: Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Adopting a resolution approving the Midwest City Municipal Authority budget in the amount of $64,063,89.
Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items for the Hospital Authority.
Hospital Authority Discussion Item 1: Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Adopting a resolution approving the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority budget for various divisions, totaling $5,047,806.
Hospital Authority Discussion Item 2
No action stated for this item.
Special Economic Development Authority Discussion Item 1: Minutes Approval
Approval of the minutes from the May 26, 2020 meeting.
Special Economic Development Authority Discussion Item 2: Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Adopting a resolution approving the Midwest City Economic Development Authority budget in the amount of $863,965.
Special Utilities Authority Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items for the Special Utilities Authority.