Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council approved two intergovernmental agreements to participate in a multi-jurisdictional effort to study and reform the criminal justice system in Oklahoma County, securing a seat on the advisory board and contributing financially to implementation efforts. Several community events were announced, and a citizen brought forward concerns about railroad crossing conditions, which the city is actively working to address.
Key Decisions & Votes
Dissolution of TIF District
05:00An ordinance was approved to dissolve Increment District Number One (Town Center Redevelopment Project Plan) following the receipt of final payments.
Intergovernmental Agreement for Criminal Justice System Study
28:00An agreement was approved for Midwest City to join Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City, and Edmond in studying and evaluating the criminal justice system, aiming to reduce recidivism and jail populations.
Professional Services Agreement for Criminal Justice Advisory Council
34:00A professional services agreement was approved to establish the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council, a separate legal entity, to implement recommendations for criminal justice reform.
Midwest Municipal Authority Minutes Approval
36:00The minutes from the August 22nd, 2017, Municipal Authority meeting were approved.
Midwest Municipal Authority Lease Approval
37:00A 10-year lease with Oklahoma County for property in the Glenwood Addition, used for the transfer station, was approved.
Midwest City Hospital Authority Minutes Approval
38:00The minutes from the August 22nd and August 29th Hospital Authority meetings were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Midwest City vs. Del City Football Game
Over in the original square mile
Mid-America Street Fest
Charles J. Johnson General Environment and An At Once Center
National Night Out
Various neighborhoods
Police Department 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Regional Park Thunder basketball courts, for 4th graders up to seniors
Financial Matters
Criminal Justice System Study and Advisory Council
Midwest City's financial contribution to the intergovernmental and professional services agreements for the Oklahoma County criminal justice system study and advisory council.
Public Comments
One resident, a licensed bondsman, raised concerns about the accuracy of the Vera Center's initial report on the county jail population and the effectiveness of current pretrial release programs, advocating for alternative solutions. Another resident expressed support for city efforts to repair railroad crossings and proposed gathering more community signatures to pressure responsible parties for safety evaluations.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Ongoing efforts for criminal justice reform in Oklahoma County.
- Continued work on railroad crossing repairs and safety evaluations.
Announcements
- Midwest City vs. Del City football game this Friday in the original square mile.
- Mid-America Street Fest will be held on September 30th at the Charles J. Johnson General Environment and An At Once Center.
- National Night Out, celebrating neighborhood associations, will take place on October 3rd at various neighborhoods.
- The Police Department will coordinate a 3-on-3 basketball tournament for 4th graders up to seniors at Regional Park Thunder basketball courts on November 5th, thanks to secured funding.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items approved by unanimous consent.
Ordinance dissolving Increment District Number One
Consideration of passing and approving an ordinance dissolving Increment District Number One (Town Center Redevelopment Project Plan) as final payment was received.
Intergovernmental Agreement for Criminal Justice System Study
Consideration of entering into an intergovernmental agreement among Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City, Edmond, and Midwest City to study and evaluate the criminal justice system, collect data, and recommend policies to reduce recidivism and jail population.
Professional Services Agreement for Criminal Justice Advisory Council
Consideration of entering into a professional services agreement to establish a separate legal entity, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council, to implement recommendations and improve the criminal justice system.
Public Discussion of Agenda (City Council)
Opportunity for public input on items not on the agenda.
Midwest Municipal Authority: Approval of minutes from August 22nd, 2017
Approval of the minutes from the previous Municipal Authority meeting.
Midwest Municipal Authority: Lease with Oklahoma County for Glenwood Addition property
Consideration of approving a 10-year lease with Oklahoma County for property in the Glenwood Addition, used for the transfer station, while pursuing property acquisition.
Midwest City Hospital Authority: Approval of minutes from August 22nd and August 29th
Approval of the minutes from two previous Hospital Authority meetings.
Midwest City Hospital Authority: Reallocate assets, change fund manager, or make changes in investment policy guidelines and objectives
Discussion regarding potential changes to asset allocation, fund managers, or investment policy.