Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the termination of the facility lease contract with the Oklahoma Spartans Youth Organization due to breaches related to financial reporting. The Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority approved approximately 20 grant applications totaling up to $500,000, along with a revised grant recipient agreement. Several community announcements were made, including a free tree giveaway and local sports achievements.
Key Decisions & Votes
Termination of Oklahoma Spartans Youth Organization Contract
30:00The facility lease contract with the Oklahoma Spartans Youth Organization for Telstar North Football Complex was terminated due to the organization's failure to provide adequate financial reporting and accountability for the use of public property, as required by state statutes.
Approval of 2018-19 Hospital Authority Grants and Revised Recipient Agreement
50:00Approximately 20 grant applications, totaling up to $500,000, were approved by the Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority. The grant recipient agreement was modified to allow the Authority to retrieve equipment with a 20-year life expectancy if it is no longer utilized by the recipient within that period.
Upcoming Community Events
Free Tree Giveaway
Link on city website, one tree per household, available to Midwest City residents only. Varieties include red buds, white buds, Chinese pistache, Autumn Blaze maple, and purple rogue locust.
Financial Matters
Oklahoma Spartans Youth Organization Contract
The contract was terminated due to the organization's failure to provide proper financial statements and accountability for funds and equipment related to the use of public property.
2018-19 Hospital Authority Grants
Approval of approximately 20 grant applications as recommended by the Trust Board of Grand Tours, with funds not to exceed $500,000. The grant recipient agreement was modified to address the retrieval of equipment with a 20-year life expectancy.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Discussion Item 1 (Council Agenda)
Deadlines
- Swim passes go on sale Friday, March 1st
Watch For
- Draft ordinance on temporarily waiving animal adoption fees
- Draft ordinance amending false checks penalties (Midwest City code chapter 28)
- Further discussion on tweaking the 20-year property life expectancy requirement for Hospital Authority grants, especially for technology
Announcements
- Swim passes go on sale Friday, March 1st.
- The city and Tree Board are participating in a giveaway of 200 free trees (red buds, white buds, Chinese pistache, Autumn Blaze maple, and purple rogue locust). Online registration starts Monday on the city website, one tree per household, available to Midwest City residents only.
- The Carl Albert girls won their first state championship in swimming.
- The Jarman Middle School academic team placed fourth in regionals and has qualified to go to state.
- El Reno Mayor Matt White, representing the Oklahoma Municipal League, presented an award to Jerry White for 35 years of service to Midwest City, particularly on the volunteer plumbing board.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (Council)
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion.
Discussion Item 1 (Council)
An unspecified discussion item.
Discussion and consideration of terminating the facility lease contract with the Oklahoma Spartans Youth Organization
Termination of the contract for use of Telstar North Football Complex and Telstar North Park effective February 26, 2019, due to breaches associated with the facility lease and services contract.
Draft ordinance establishing a mechanism to temporarily waive animal adoption fees
Discussion of a draft ordinance to allow temporary waivers of animal adoption fees at the animal shelter under certain conditions.
Draft ordinance amending Midwest City code chapter 28 for offenses against property section 28-57.1 (false checks)
Discussion of a draft ordinance to include penalties for false checks with a value up to $1,000 (single offense) and up to $2,000 (aggregate for multiple checks), aligning with new state misdemeanor limits.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion.
Discussion and consideration of approving the minutes of the regular meeting February 12, 2019 (Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority)
Approval of the minutes from the previous regular meeting.
Discussion and consideration of action to reallocate assets, change fund managers or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives (Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority)
Review of potential changes to asset allocation, fund managers, or investment policy guidelines and objectives.
Discussion and consideration of taking action on recommendations by the Trust Board of Grand Tours for 2018-19 grant applications and authorizing distribution of funds (Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority)
Approval of approximately 20 grant applications for FY 2018-19, not to exceed $500,000, and approval of modifications to the grant recipient agreement as recommended by legal counsel.