Meeting Summary
The City Council adopted the city's fiscal year 2017-2018 budget of over $90 million. Quarterly updates from the Police and Fire Departments detailed progress on implementing assessment recommendations, including new training and policy updates. A new traffic signal installation at South Douglas Boulevard and Orchard Boulevard was approved following citizen requests.
Key Decisions & Votes
City Budget Approval (FY 2017-2018)
03:50Resolution approving the city budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 in the amount of $90,932,255 was adopted after discussion on flat revenues and increasing operational costs.
Traffic Signal Installation at S Douglas Blvd and Orchard Blvd
32:30Request for a traffic study, engineering design, and funding application for a new traffic signal at South Douglas Boulevard and Orchard Boulevard was approved. This was a direct result of citizen involvement.
Lisa Ramsay Tort Claim
37:20Action was approved as discussed in executive session regarding the Lisa Ramsay tort claim mwl 16-06.
Municipal Authority Budget Approval (FY 2017-2018)
38:50Resolution approving the Midwest City Municipal Authority budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 in the amount of $45,580,478 was adopted.
Memorial Hospital Authority Budget Approval (FY 2017-2018)
40:30Resolution approving the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 was adopted, including allocations for discretionary, compounding principal, hospital expansion loan reserve, and miscellaneous divisions.
Utilities Authority Budget Approval (FY 2017-2018)
42:10Resolution approving the Midwest City Utilities Authority budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 in the amount of $25,200 was adopted.
Upcoming Community Events
Made in Oklahoma Fest
Sheridan Hotel and Reed Conference Center, 10 AM - 6 PM, live music, food, drink, local artisans, car show, demos
Financial Matters
City of Midwest City Oklahoma Budget for FY 2017-2018
Budget for the upcoming fiscal year was presented and adopted. Revenues have been flat, while operational costs have increased.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Budget for FY 2017-2018
Budget for the Municipal Authority was approved.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Budget for FY 2017-2018
Budget for the Memorial Hospital Authority was approved with allocations: $3,738,392 for discretionary, $1,544,152 for compounding principal, $58,440 for hospital expansion loan reserve, and $2,944,362 for miscellaneous divisions.
Midwest City Utilities Authority Budget for FY 2017-2018
Budget for the Utilities Authority was approved.
Public Comments
A representative from Midwest City Media and Marketing expressed gratitude for the renewal of their public relations, marketing, and communication contract and the approval of additional funding in their budget, highlighting the positive impact over the past eleven years.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Appointed replacement on the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Lloyd Wicker
Watch For
- Adoption of jurisdictional response times and objectives by the Fire Department
- Further updates on Police and Fire Department report implementation, especially those with financial impacts
- Direction on animal shelter improvements/adoption center
Announcements
- Joe Patterson, a Public Works park supervisor, was recognized with an appreciation certificate for his assistance to the Police Department during an armed robbery incident.
- The Made in Oklahoma Fest will be held on June 17th at the Sheridan Hotel and Reed Conference Center from 10 AM to 6 PM, featuring live music, food, drink, local artisans, a car show, and demos.
- Chief Clapp mentioned the passing of Jim Cruz, a former FOP president and city employee for 29 years, asking for prayers for his family.
Agenda Summary
City Council Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the City Council.
Adopting Resolution Approving City Budget for FY 2017-2018
Public hearing and consideration of adopting a resolution approving the city budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 in the amount of $90,932,255 and establishing budget amendment authority.
Quarterly Update Reports from Police and Fire Departments
Discussion and consideration of quarterly update reports from the police and fire departments regarding the status of implementation of the police and fire reports.
Traffic Signal Installation at S Douglas Blvd and Orchard Blvd
Discussion and consideration of a request for a traffic study, engineering design, and a funding application submitted for a new traffic signal installation at the intersection of South Douglas Boulevard and Orchard Boulevard.
Appointed Replacement on Planning Commission
Discussion and consideration of appointed replacement on the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Lloyd Wicker.
Executive Session
Discussion consideration of entering into executive session to discuss Lisa Ramsay tort claim mwl 16-06 and then into an open session authorizing the city manager to take action as appropriate based on the discussion.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Midwest City Municipal Authority.
Adopting Resolution Approving Municipal Authority Budget for FY 2017-2018
Public hearing with discussion consideration of adopting a resolution of the Midwest City municipal authority approving its budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 in the amount of $45,580,478.
Memorial Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Midwest City Municipal Memorial Hospital Authority.
Adopting Resolution Approving Memorial Hospital Authority Budget for FY 2017-2018
Public hearing with discussion consideration of adopting a resolution of the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority approving its budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 with specific allocations.
Reallocate Assets, Change Fund Managers, or Change Investment Policy
Discussion consideration of action to reallocate assets, change fund managers or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives for the Memorial Hospital Authority.
Utilities Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Midwest City Utilities Authority.
Adopting Resolution Approving Utilities Authority Budget for FY 2017-2018
Public hearing with discussion consideration of adopting resolution of Midwest Utilities Authority approving its budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 in the amount of $25,200.