Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council and associated authorities adopted their respective FY 2018-2019 budgets. A significant resolution was approved to call for a bond election in August, seeking over $53 million for critical infrastructure improvements including streets, water systems, parks, and public safety facilities. Additionally, the council approved an ordinance for corporate limit extension and awarded a landfill disposal services contract to Waste Management, projecting substantial annual savings.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda (excluding Item C4)
05:00Routine agenda items were approved by unanimous consent.
City of Midwest City Oklahoma Budget for 2018-2019
07:00The city's annual budget of $90,341,880 was adopted by resolution following a public hearing.
Ordinance Extending Corporate Limits
17:40An ordinance to annex property at 1101 North Sooner Road was approved, including the establishment of a zoning district and an emergency clause.
Resolution Authorizing General Obligation Bond Election
19:00A resolution was passed to call for an August election on general obligation bonds totaling $53,650,000 for streets, water system, public parks/recreational facilities, and public safety buildings.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Budget for 2018-2019
37:00The annual budget of $45,720,153 for the Municipal Authority was approved.
Landfill Disposal Services Contract
38:00The contract for landfill disposal services was awarded to Waste Management of Oklahoma Inc., based on projected annual savings of at least $40,000.
Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority Budget for 2018-2019
50:00The annual budget for the Hospital Authority, covering various funds, was approved.
Midwest City Economic Development Authority Budget for 2018-2019
53:00The annual budget of $895,282 for the Economic Development Authority was approved.
Midwest City Utilities Authority Budget for 2018-2019
55:00The annual budget of $2,220,200 for the Utilities Authority was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Mio Festival
Reed Center
Neighborhood Association Cookout
Jeb Barnes Regional Park at the Rotary Pavilion, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, free hot dogs and hamburgers
Cruising for Coffee
Santa Fe Steakhouse on 29th Street, 8:00 AM, classic car show
Financial Matters
City of Midwest City Oklahoma Budget for 2018-2019
Annual operating budget for the city.
General Obligation Bonds for Streets
Proposed bond issuance for constructing, reconstructing, improving, and repairing streets.
General Obligation Bonds for Municipal Water System
Proposed bond issuance for acquiring, constructing, extending, enlarging, improving, and repairing the municipal water system.
General Obligation Bonds for Public Parks and Recreational Facilities
Proposed bond issuance for purchasing, constructing, equipping, improving, extending, renovating, repairing, and beautifying public parks and cultural/recreational facilities.
General Obligation Bonds for Public Safety Buildings and Facilities
Proposed bond issuance for acquiring, constructing, improving, remodeling, repairing public safety buildings and facilities, and purchasing equipment.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Budget for 2018-2019
Annual operating budget for the Midwest City Municipal Authority.
Landfill Disposal Services Contract
Award of contract to Waste Management of Oklahoma Inc., projected to save the city a minimum of $40,000 annually.
Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority Budget for 2018-2019
Annual budget for the Hospital Authority, including discretionary, compounded principle, hospital expansion loan reserve, and in lieu of ror/miscellaneous divisions.
Midwest City Economic Development Authority Budget for 2018-2019
Annual operating budget for the Economic Development Authority.
Midwest City Utilities Authority Budget for 2018-2019
Annual operating budget for the Utilities Authority.
Public Comments
Craig Dawkins commented on the city's budget transparency and inquired about the correlation between manpower requests and recommendations from police and fire department studies. Kathy Federers raised concerns regarding the repair of a retaining wall in Turtle Wood, questioning if the work met current city codes and permit requirements. Representatives from Republic Services presented their case for the landfill disposal services contract, emphasizing long-term cost-effectiveness and partnership value, despite staff recommending a competitor.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Bond election in August for proposed general obligation bonds.
Watch For
- Quarterly updates to the council on the progress and implementation of police and fire department study recommendations.
- Addition of three new police officers by early next year, targeting swing shift patrol.
- Addition of three new firefighters in the next fiscal year (not the current one).
- Prioritization of bond projects by the council if the bond issues are approved by voters.
Announcements
- The Mio Festival is scheduled for this weekend at the Reed Center.
- A Neighborhood Association cookout will be held on Thursday, June 14th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Jeb Barnes Regional Park, featuring free hot dogs and hamburgers.
- Sunday is Father's Day.
- City Attorney Phil Anderson was recognized for over 20 years of service to the community as a police officer and city attorney, and for his service in the Vietnam era. He is retiring.
- Cruising for Coffee, a classic car show, will take place on Saturday at 8:00 AM at Santa Fe Steakhouse on 29th Street.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items, excluding item C4.
Item C4
Item removed from the consent agenda for potential separate discussion.
Adopting a resolution approving the city of Midwest City Oklahoma budget for 2018-2019
Public hearing and consideration of the city's annual budget.
Approving an ordinance extending the corporate limits of the city of Midwest City
Consideration of an ordinance to annex territory at 1101 North Sooner Road, establishing a zoning district, and declaring an emergency.
Resolution authorizing the calling and holding of an election for general obligation bonds
Consideration of a resolution to submit questions to qualified electors regarding the issuance of bonds for streets, municipal water system, public parks/recreational facilities, and public safety buildings.
Update concerning residential complaints against the developer of Turtle Wood
Discussion regarding needed repairs to a retaining wall supporting backyards in the area of the eastern detention pond and compliance with city codes.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
Adopting a resolution of Midwest City Municipal Authority approving its budget for fiscal year 2018-2019
Public hearing and consideration of the Municipal Authority's annual budget.
Awarding the bid and entering into a contract for landfill disposal services with Waste Management of Oklahoma Inc.
Consideration of awarding a contract for landfill disposal services.
Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority: Approving the minutes of the staff briefing and regular meeting of May 22nd 2018
Approval of previous meeting minutes for the Hospital Authority.
Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority: Action to reallocate assets, change fund managers or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives
Consideration of changes to investment policy for the Hospital Authority.
Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority: Adopting a resolution approving its budget for fiscal year 2018-2019
Public hearing and consideration of the Hospital Authority's annual budget.
Midwest City Economic Development Authority: Approving the minutes of the staff briefing and special meeting in February 27, 2018
Approval of previous meeting minutes for the Economic Development Authority.
Midwest City Economic Development Authority: Adopting a resolution approving its budget for fiscal year 2018-2019
Public hearing and consideration of the Economic Development Authority's annual budget.
Midwest City Utilities Authority: Approving the minutes of the staff briefing and special meetings of April 24, 2018 and May 3, 2018
Approval of previous meeting minutes for the Utilities Authority.
Midwest City Utilities Authority: Adopting a resolution approving its budget for fiscal year 2018-2019
Public hearing and consideration of the Utilities Authority's annual budget.