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July 10, 2019 City Council Meeting

July 10, 2019 Midwest City, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

12:50

The 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.

Approved

Supplemental Budget Adjustments

15:40

The 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.

Approved

CO MCD Financing Agreement (Municipal Authority)

19:50

The 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.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

July 25th

Youth Leadership Summit: Sharing a Vision

1 to 3 p.m. at the Midwest City Community Center, for ages 13-17.

July 11th

Sensory Night

6 to 9 p.m. at the Community Center, geared towards autistic children.

July 16th

Splash and Dash

Biathlon-style event for kids 7-12 (swim and jog in the park); pre-register on the city website.

July 20th

Cruising for Coffee

8 to 11 a.m. at Santa Fe Steakhouse, featuring antique and sports cars.

August 2nd

Family Friday

Town Center Plaza

September 2nd

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.

$2,713,847

Supplemental Budget Adjustments

Increase in 2018 GEO Bond Municipal Authority Fund revenue and expenses for the John Conrad Regional Golf Course.

$5,050,000

CO MCD Financing Agreement (Municipal Authority)

Midwest City's portion of financing for Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District infrastructure repairs.

$2,713,847

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.

Approved

Discussion Item #1

An item that was pulled from the agenda.

No Action

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items by one motion, with one item pulled for no action.

Approved

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.

Approved

Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items by one motion.

Approved

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.

No Action