Meeting Summary
The City Council and various authorities convened, approving the city's annual budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 and naming a new park in honor of retiring City Manager J. Guy Henson. A rezoning request was tabled due to ongoing drainage concerns, requiring further meetings and plans. The meeting also featured proclamations for retiring fire department personnel and an update on economic development and grant funding initiatives.
Key Decisions & Votes
Naming of J Guy Henson Park
12:00A resolution was approved to officially name a new park in the town center as J Guy Henson Park, recognizing Mr. Henson's 40 years of dedicated service to the city.
City of Midwest City Budget for FY 2019-2020
31:40The resolution approving the city's budget for the fiscal year 2019-2020, totaling $96,513,779, was adopted following a public hearing.
Rezoning PC 1995 for 11126 East Reno Avenue
29:40A request to rezone property from R6 to O2 for a dialysis center was tabled until the first meeting in July, pending further discussions with the southernmost property owner and a drainage plan from the Eastside property owner to address drainage concerns.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Supplemental Budget Adjustments
34:30Supplemental budget adjustments for FY 2018-2019 were approved to budget fund issuance and interest costs, and transfer bond proceeds for hotel conference center funds.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Budget for FY 2019-2020
36:40The resolution approving the Midwest City Municipal Authority's budget for fiscal year 2019-2020, totaling $47,598,707, was adopted.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Budget for FY 2019-2020
40:30The resolution approving the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority's budget for fiscal year 2019-2020, with specific allocations for various divisions, was adopted.
Expenditure for Multi-purpose Sports Complex Survey Services
59:00An expenditure not to exceed $38,000 was approved for Lemke Land Surveying for boundary and topographic design survey services related to the 2018 bond issue multi-purpose Sports Complex.
Midwest City Economic Development Authority Budget for FY 2019-2020
1:02:00The resolution approving the Midwest City Economic Development Authority's budget for fiscal year 2019-2020, totaling $1,417,048, was adopted.
Midwest City Utilities Authority Budget for FY 2019-2020
1:04:20The resolution approving the Midwest City Utilities Authority's budget for fiscal year 2019-2020, totaling $20,200, was adopted.
Upcoming Community Events
J. Guy Henson Retirement Commemoration
Rotary Pavilion at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park
Neighborhood Association Gathering
Rotary Pavilion at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, starting at 5:30 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs provided; bring your own drinks and chips.
4th of July Tribute to Liberty
Joe B. Barnes Park, featuring a large fireworks display and entertainment.
Buick Car Club of America Annual Car Show
The Reed Center, featuring 150-200 vintage Buick cars.
Financial Matters
City of Midwest City Budget for FY 2019-2020
Approval of the city's annual budget.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Supplemental Budget Adjustments FY 2018-2019
Adjustments for fund issuance, interest costs, and transfer of bond proceeds for hotel conference center funds.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Budget for FY 2019-2020
Approval of the Municipal Authority's annual budget.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Budget for FY 2019-2020
Approval of the Hospital Authority's annual budget, including allocations for discretionary, compounded principle, hospital expansion loan reserve, in lieu of RoR miscellaneous, and grants division.
Expenditure for Lemke Land Surveying
Approval of funds for boundary and topographic design survey services related to the 2018 Midwest City forward bond issue multi-purpose Sports Complex.
Midwest City Economic Development Authority Budget for FY 2019-2020
Approval of the Economic Development Authority's annual budget.
Midwest City Utilities Authority Budget for FY 2019-2020
Approval of the Utilities Authority's annual budget.
Coming Up
Tabled
- The rezoning request for 11126 East Reno Avenue (PC 1995) was tabled and will be brought back to the first City Council meeting in July, pending a meeting with the southernmost property owner and a plan from the Eastside property owner.
Deadlines
- BUILD Act applications are due through ODOT on July 13th, with contract public award grants expected by November 23rd.
- Assistance for Firefighters Grant Program awards (Safer grant and micro grant) are anticipated to be rolling out by the end of July.
Watch For
- Potential grant applications for community infrastructure needs under the Defense Community Infrastructure Grant Program.
- The fiscal year 2020 Corps work plan is anticipated to be released in the first week of September.
Announcements
- A commemoration for retiring City Manager J. Guy Henson, celebrating 40 years of service, will be held tomorrow at the Rotary Pavilion at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park.
- Major Gregory Vernon Day was proclaimed for May 23rd, honoring his retirement after 26 years with the Fire Department.
- Rodney Foster Day was proclaimed for June 4th, honoring his retirement as Training Chief from the Fire Department after 21 years.
- Father's Day is this Sunday.
- The Buick Car Club of America will host its annual car show at the Reed Center this weekend, featuring 150-200 vintage Buick cars.
Agenda Summary
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Opening prayer and pledge to the flag.
Community Related Announcements
Announcements regarding community events and recognitions.
Proclamations for Major Gregory Vernon and Training Chief Rodney Foster
Proclamations honoring retiring fire department personnel.
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion, excluding item C5.
C9: Resolution Naming J Guy Henson Park
Discussion and consideration of approving a resolution naming a new park in the town center as J Guy Henson Park, recognizing his 40 years of service.
PC 1995: Rezoning 11126 East Reno Avenue
Public hearing and discussion of an ordinance to rezone property from single-family detached residential (R6) to general office (O2) for a proposed dialysis center, with drainage concerns raised by an abutting property owner.
City of Midwest City Budget for FY 2019-2020
Public hearing and discussion of adopting a resolution approving the city's budget for the fiscal year 2019-2020 in the amount of $96,513,779.
Adjournment of City Council
Formal conclusion of the City Council meeting.
Midwest City Municipal Authority: Minutes Approval
Approval of the minutes from the May 21st and May 28th, 2019 meetings.
Midwest City Municipal Authority: Supplemental Budget Adjustments FY 2018-2019
Discussion and consideration of supplemental budget adjustments for FY 2018-2019, including increased capital improvement revenue bond fund expenses/transfers out and FF&E reserve fund revenues transfers in.
Midwest City Municipal Authority: Budget for FY 2019-2020
Public hearing and discussion of adopting a resolution approving the Municipal Authority's budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 in the amount of $47,598,707.
Adjournment of Midwest City Municipal Authority
Formal conclusion of the Municipal Authority meeting.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority: Minutes Approval
Approval of the minutes from the May 21st and May 28th, 2019 meetings.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority: Budget for FY 2019-2020
Public hearing and discussion of adopting a resolution approving the Hospital Authority's budget for fiscal year 2019-2020, with specific allocations for various divisions.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority: Economic Development Update
Discussion and consideration of an update by JRS Quebec with Capital Decisions Inc. regarding economic community development and redevelopment interests.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority: Investment Policy Changes
Discussion and consideration of action to reallocate assets, change fund managers, or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority: Expenditure for Survey Services (Addendum)
Discussion and consideration of approving an expenditure not to exceed $38,000 to Lemke Land Surveying for survey services related to the 2018 bond issue multi-purpose Sports Complex.
Adjournment of Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority
Formal conclusion of the Memorial Hospital Authority meeting.
Midwest City Economic Development Authority: Minutes Approval
Approval of the minutes from the May 21st and May 28th, 2019 meetings.
Midwest City Economic Development Authority: Budget for FY 2019-2020
Public hearing and discussion of adopting a resolution approving the Economic Development Authority's budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 in the amount of $1,417,048.
Recess Economic Development Authority and Call to Order Midwest City Utilities Authority
Procedural action to transition between authorities.
Midwest City Utilities Authority: Minutes Approval
Approval of the minutes from the staff briefing and special meeting of December 11th, 2018 and May 21st, 2019.
Midwest City Utilities Authority: Budget for FY 2019-2020
Public hearing and discussion of adopting a resolution approving the Utilities Authority's budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 in the amount of $20,200.
Adjournment of Midwest City Utilities Authority
Formal conclusion of the Utilities Authority meeting.
Return to Order Economic Development Authority
Procedural action to return to the Economic Development Authority meeting.
Midwest City Economic Development Authority: Executive Session
Discussion of the purchase or appraisal of real property and economic development matters.