Meeting Summary
The city council approved Midwest City's share of financing for infrastructure repairs for the Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District, amounting to approximately $2.7 million. They also approved supplemental budget adjustments for the John Conrad Regional Golf Course using 2018 GEO Bond funds. Several community events were announced, and Paul Street was promoted to Public Works Director.
Key Decisions & Votes
CO MCD Financing Amendment
12:50The council approved an amendment to pay Midwest City's share of Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District financing for infrastructure repairs, totaling approximately $2.7 million.
Supplemental Budget Adjustments
15:40The council approved supplemental budget adjustments for FY 2019-20, allocating $5.05 million from 2018 GEO Bond funds for the John Conrad Regional Golf Course.
CO MCD Financing Agreement (Municipal Authority)
19:50The Municipal Authority approved an agreement to pay Midwest City's share of Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District financing for infrastructure repairs, totaling approximately $2.7 million.
Upcoming Community Events
Youth Leadership Summit: Sharing a Vision
1 to 3 p.m. at the Midwest City Community Center, for ages 13-17.
Sensory Night
6 to 9 p.m. at the Community Center, geared towards autistic children.
Splash and Dash
Biathlon-style event for kids 7-12 (swim and jog in the park); pre-register on the city website.
Cruising for Coffee
8 to 11 a.m. at Santa Fe Steakhouse, featuring antique and sports cars.
Family Friday
Town Center Plaza
Doggy Paddle
Reno swimming slide
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Report for July
Sales tax was slightly down year over year, but use tax was up significantly (over $100,000). Combined sales and use tax was up $63,000 (1.81%) compared to the prior year and up $120,761 (3.5%) compared to the budget projection.
CO MCD Financing Amendment (City Council)
Midwest City's portion of financing for Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District infrastructure repairs.
Supplemental Budget Adjustments
Increase in 2018 GEO Bond Municipal Authority Fund revenue and expenses for the John Conrad Regional Golf Course.
CO MCD Financing Agreement (Municipal Authority)
Midwest City's portion of financing for Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District infrastructure repairs.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Pre-register for Splash and Dash on the city website.
Watch For
- Updates on GEO bond projects will be available on the city website.
- A written report from the RTA Board of Directors meeting will be provided to the council.
Announcements
- A Youth Leadership Summit, 'Sharing a Vision,' will be hosted by Ward 5 Kristine Allen on Thursday, July 25th, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Midwest City Community Center for youth aged 13-17.
- Council member is recovering from knee replacement surgery.
- Paul Street has been promoted to Public Works Director after 25 years with Midwest City.
- Sensory Night for autistic children will be held on July 11th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Community Center.
- Splash and Dash, a biathlon-style event for kids aged 7-12, is on July 16th; pre-registration is required on the city website.
- Cruising for Coffee will take place on July 20th from 8 to 11 a.m. at Santa Fe Steakhouse, featuring antique and sports cars.
- Family Friday is scheduled for August 2nd at Town Center Plaza.
- Doggy Paddle at Reno swimming slide is on September 2nd.
- Thanks were extended to all staff and city employees for their work on the successful July 4th Independence Day celebration at Joe B. Barnes Park, which saw approximately 10,000 attendees.
Agenda Summary
City Council Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion, with one item pulled for no action.
Discussion Item #1
An item that was pulled from the agenda.
Discussion Item #2: CO MCD Financing Amendment
Consideration of approving an amendment to pay Midwest City's share of Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District (CO MCD) financing with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for infrastructure repairs, with Midwest City's portion being 40.4% or approximately $2,713,847.
Discussion Item #3: Supplemental Budget Adjustments
Consideration of supplemental budget adjustments for fiscal year 2019-20, increasing the 2018 GEO Bond Municipal Authority Fund revenue and expenses for the John Conrad Regional Golf Course by $5,050,000.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion, with one item pulled for no action.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Discussion Item C1: CO MCD Financing Agreement
Consideration of approving an agreement to pay Midwest City's share of Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District (CO MCD) financing with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for infrastructure repairs, with Midwest City's portion being 40.4% or approximately $2,713,847.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Discussion Item C1: Asset Reallocation
Discussion and consideration of action to reallocate assets, change fund managers, or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives.