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June 18, 2020 City Council Meeting

June 18, 2020 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved the FY 2020-2021 annual budget for the City, Public Works Authority, and Risk Management Authority. A significant incentive agreement was approved to bring a Costco Wholesale store to Moore by summer 2021, expected to create 150-200 jobs. The council also approved a comprehensive rewrite of the city's animal ordinances and renewed several key contracts for services like senior transportation and juvenile intervention.

Key Decisions & Votes

FY 2020-2021 Annual Budget (City)

20:00

Approved the annual budget for fiscal year 2021 and adopted Resolution #958-20. The total budget is $179,120,500, with sales and use tax down 5.8% from the previous year.

Adopted

Incentive Agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation

23:40

Approved an incentive agreement for Costco to open a retail store on the Fritz Farm by summer 2021, creating 150-200 jobs with a starting wage of $15/hour and full benefits. The incentive is expected to be paid back to the city within four to six years.

Approved

Animal Ordinance Rewrite (Resolution #944-20)

43:00

Approved a comprehensive rewrite of several articles within Chapter 1 of the Moore Municipal Code, addressing animal regulations, registration, impoundment, cruelty, rabies, and vicious animals. Key changes include updated definitions and clearer guidelines for judicial orders regarding vicious animals, with cats now categorized as nuisance animals.

Approved

FY 2020-2021 Annual Budget (Moore Public Works Authority)

49:00

Approved the annual budget for the Moore Public Works Authority and adopted Resolution #248-20.

Adopted

FY 2020-2021 Contract with FOP Lodge 131

1:10:00

Approved the contract between the City of Moore and the Fraternal Order of Police, FOP Lodge 131, for fiscal year 2020-2021 following an executive session.

Approved

City Manager Evaluation and Employment Contract

1:10:40

Approved the City Manager's contract, including evaluation and employment benefits, following an executive session.

Approved

Financial Matters

FY 2020-2021 Annual Budget (City)

Total budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with sales and use tax projected to be down 5.8%.

$179,120,500

Change Order #2 with Cabins Construction Group

Approved for the Moore City Hall Harding conference room project, revising the total contract amount to $139,211.72 for wall covering removal, seating patches, repairs, and painting.

$6,356

Payment from Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT)

Accepted in exchange for land and a perpetual easement for the construction and maintenance of a new reinforced concrete drainage box structure crossing Little River Parkway.

$69,000

Claims and Expenditures for FY 2019-2020 (City)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the previous fiscal year.

$1,582,507.20

Matching Funds for Senior Transportation Services (EMBARK)

Approved as matching funds for the renewal of a contract with EMBARK for non-emergency medical transportation services for seniors.

$15,000

Contract Renewal with Pivot

Approved for the operation of a community intervention center to receive and hold juveniles, with no price increase from the previous year.

$15,000

Jail Services Agreement with Cleveland County Sheriff's Department

Approved the renewal of the agreement for incarceration of city prisoners, with the daily cost per individual increasing to $52 from $48.63.

$52

Quote from Chief Fire and Safety Company

Accepted for the purchase of replacement hose, nozzles, and fittings to meet NFPA 1710 standards, as part of a five-year project.

$17,970

Payment to Oklahoma Municipal League

Authorized for service fees for FY 2021, to be paid in two installments in July 2020 and January 2021.

$35,186.99

FY 19-20 Budget Supplement (CARES Act Funding)

Budgeted for increased spending for community needs.

$175,274

FY 19-20 Budget Supplement (Ad Valorem Tax)

Budgeted to make the first payment on the 2019 General Obligation bond.

$418,844

FY 19-20 Budget Supplement (Urban Renewal Authority Fund)

Budgeted for a new fund to report and track expenses associated with urban renewal projects.

$50,000

Claims and Expenditures for FY 2019-2020 (MPWA)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority for the previous fiscal year.

$269,572.30

Claims and Expenditures for FY 2019-2020 (MRMA)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management Authority for the previous fiscal year.

$379,729.25

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

A representative from Agency Cultivation requested a 90-day extension for a medical marijuana grow operation permit deadline, which was June 1st. Reasons cited included delays in receiving the permit, issues with a previous contractor, and challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic affecting construction timelines and crew availability. The council decided to research the matter further before making a decision.

Business permit extensions COVID-19 impact on construction Regulatory compliance

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Item 2.I: Acceptance of a variable width public utility easement and a 15-foot drainage easement from R&R Land Development, Rocky Clark.
  • Item 2.K: Acceptance of a 10-foot temporary easement and a 17-foot permanent easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a sanitary sewer force main from Terry and Deborah Martin.

Deadlines

  • June 1st permit deadline for medical marijuana grow operations (extension requested and under review).

Watch For

  • Decision on the requested 90-day extension for the medical marijuana grow operation permit.
  • Announcements regarding grass clippings disposal via newsletter or water bill inserts.

Announcements

  • Police Chief Top recognized officers for their heroic actions in a missing child case and a fiery I-35 accident, emphasizing their training, equipment, and dedication.
  • The City Hall roof repairs are reported to be nearing completion.
  • The Police Department was commended for their effective management of recent peaceful protests.
  • Information regarding grass clippings disposal will be communicated to citizens through the city newsletter and water bill inserts.

Agenda Summary

Item 2: Consent Docket

Received and approved minutes from various meetings, accepted several easements, approved revisions to job descriptions for Community Development Director, Community Re-Specialist, and Project Grants Manager, approved a change order for the City Hall conference room project, accepted payments from ODOT, and approved claims and expenditures.

Approved

Item 2.I: Consent Docket Item (easement)

Acceptance of a variable width public utility easement and a 15-foot drainage easement from R&R Land Development, Rocky Clark.

Tabled

Item 2.K: Consent Docket Item (easement)

Acceptance of a 10-foot temporary easement and a 17-foot permanent easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a sanitary sewer force main from Terry and Deborah Martin.

Tabled

Item 3: Consider approval of FY 2020-2021 Annual Budget and adopt Resolution #958-20.

Approval of the city's annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Adopted

Item 4: Consider approval of incentive agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation.

Approval of an agreement to bring a Costco retail store to Moore.

Approved

Item 5: Consider renewal of a contract with Apollo Billing Systems Incorporated for construction management services.

Renewal of a contract for construction management services for vertical projects.

Approved

Item 6: Consider renewal of a contract with Central Oklahoma Transportation Parking Authority (EMBARK) to provide non-emergency medical transportation services for seniors and approve matching funds.

Renewal of a contract for senior transportation services and approval of associated matching funds.

Approved

Item 7: Approve renewal of the contract with Pivot for operation of a community intervention center.

Renewal of a contract for a center that receives and holds juveniles.

Approved

Item 8: Approve jail services agreement with the Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department.

Renewal of the agreement for the incarceration of city prisoners.

Approved

Item 9: Consider acceptance of a quote from Chief Fire and Safety Company for replacement hose, nozzles, and fittings.

Acceptance of a quote to purchase fire equipment to meet NFPA 1710 standards.

Approved

Item 10: Consider authorizing payment to the Oklahoma Municipal League for service fees.

Authorization of payment for the city's annual membership and services from the Oklahoma Municipal League.

Approved

Item 11: Approval of FY 19-20 budget supplement for CARES Act funding, GO bond payment, and Urban Renewal Authority fund.

Approval of a budget supplement to account for CARES Act funding, a general obligation bond payment, and a new urban renewal authority fund.

Approved

Item 12: Consider Resolution #944-20, amending parts of the Moore Municipal Code regarding animal regulations.

Consideration of a resolution to rewrite and update various sections of the city's animal ordinances.

Approved

Item 13: Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket.

Received and approved minutes from various MPWA meetings and approved claims and expenditures.

Approved

Item 14: Consider approval of FY 2020-2021 Annual Budget and adopt Resolution #248-20 (MPWA).

Approval of the annual budget for the Moore Public Works Authority.

Adopted

Item 15: Moore Risk Management Authority Consent Docket.

Received and approved minutes from various MRMA meetings and approved claims and expenditures.

Approved

Item 16: Moore Economic Development Authority Consent Docket.

Received and approved minutes from various MEDA meetings and approved claims and expenditures.

Approved

Item A (Citizens Forum): Citizens forum for items not on the agenda.

Opportunity for citizens to address the council on topics not listed on the official agenda.

Information Only

Item B (Council/Trustee Items): Items from the City Council or Trustees.

Discussion among council members regarding city issues, including debris cleanup and big trash pickup reminders.

Information Only

City Manager/Engineer/Treasurer Report

Reports from city officials, including a police chief's update on recent police actions and community commendations.

Information Only

Item 19.A: Consider approval of FY 2020-2021 contract between the City of Moore and the Fraternal Order of Police, FOP Lodge 131.

Consideration of the contract with the police union.

Approved

Item 19.B: Discuss and consider taking action concerning the City Manager evaluation and employment benefits and approve a contract.

Discussion and approval of the City Manager's evaluation and employment contract.

Approved