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April 3, 2018 City Council Meeting

April 3, 2018 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved placing a significant general obligation bond issue totaling approximately $48.6 million on the June 26 ballot. This bond package includes funding for streets, bridges (including the 4th Street underpass), drainage, quiet zones, street sweepers, and a new telephone system. Public discussion highlighted strong support for the 4th Street underpass and street improvements, alongside concerns about bundling projects and potential tax increases.

Key Decisions & Votes

General Obligation Bond Election

48:30

Resolution 89718 was adopted, authorizing the calling and holding of an election on June 26, 2018, for general obligation bonds totaling $48,615,000 for various infrastructure projects.

Adopted

Election Proclamation

50:20

Authorization was granted for the execution of the election proclamation and notice pertaining to the proposed general obligation bond issue.

Approved

Employment Agreements for Bond Issue

51:50

Employment agreements with Chris Key of Bok Financial Securities Inc. as financial advisor and Terry Holcomb as bond counsel were approved for the general obligation bond issue.

Approved

Residential Building Relocation Variance

54:30

A variance was approved to allow the relocation of an existing residential structure from 306 South Tower to a vacant lot at 111 North Classen.

Approved

DB Compensation Software Renewal

56:30

The renewal of the DB Compensation software license and support agreement with DB Squared was approved for an annual technical support fee.

Approved

Joint Project with Oklahoma City (SW 34th Street)

1:00:10

A joint project with the City of Oklahoma City for the reconstruction of Southwest 34th Street between Santa Fe and Western was approved, with Moore's share being $56,250.

Approved

Demolition Services Bid

1:02:30

Bid number 1718-10 for demolition services at 3401 South Service Road and 302 Southwest 34th Street was awarded to KTM Wrecking Company for $49,925.

Approved

Playground Equipment for Apple Valley Park

1:06:30

RFP number 1718-08 for castle-themed playground equipment for Apple Valley Park was awarded to Play by Design for $125,000.

Approved

PWA - Purchase of Packer Bodies

1:10:30

Bid number 1718-11 for the purchase of one or more high compaction 32 cubic yard automated side loader packer bodies was awarded to Bridgeport Manufacturing for $144,535.37.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

Ongoing, concluding tonight

Leadership More Class of 2018

The class's last official activity, with graduation approaching.

Recent past

Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza

Well-attended with over 2,700 kids participating.

Upcoming

New Summer Camp Program

50 people have signed up for the program.

Future

Town Hall Meetings

Planned to explain the proposed bond projects to the community.

Financial Matters

Payment to Cleveland County Assessor (Visual Inspection Program)

Payment for the visual inspection program conducted by the Cleveland County Assessor's Office.

$24,003.78

Claims and Expenditures (FY 2017-2018)

Approval and ratification of general claims and expenditures.

$2,508,071.82

General Obligation Bonds (Streets or Bridges)

Proposed bond funding for constructing, reconstructing, improving, or repairing streets or bridges, including the 4th Street underpass.

$43,050,000

General Obligation Bonds (Drainage Channels)

Proposed bond funding for constructing, reconstructing, improving, or repairing certain drainage channels.

$3,140,000

General Obligation Bonds (Quiet Zones)

Proposed bond funding for construction and equipping quiet zones at certain railroad crossings.

$1,525,000

General Obligation Bonds (Mechanical Street Sweepers)

Proposed bond funding for acquiring two mechanical street sweepers.

$600,000

General Obligation Bonds (Telephone System)

Proposed bond funding for acquiring and installing a new telephone system.

$300,000

Joint Project with Oklahoma City (SW 34th Street Reconstruction)

City of Moore's share for the reconstruction of Southwest 34th Street between Santa Fe and Western.

$56,250

Demolition Services (3401 South Service Road & 302 Southwest 34th Street)

Awarded bid for demolition services required for overpass construction.

$49,925

Playground Equipment (Apple Valley Park)

Awarded bid for new castle-themed playground equipment for Apple Valley Park.

$125,000

PWA Claims and Expenditures (FY 2017-2018)

Approval and ratification of Public Works Authority claims and expenditures.

$819,988.03

Purchase of High Compaction Automated Side Loader Packer Bodies

Awarded bid for one or more packer bodies for sanitation route trucks.

$144,535.37

Workers Compensation Settlement (Matthew Milton)

Approved payment for a workers compensation settlement.

$15,100.25

RMM Claims and Expenditures (FY 2017-2018)

Approval and ratification of Risk Management Meeting claims and expenditures.

$119,390.20

Public Comments

6 citizens spoke

Citizens expressed strong opinions regarding the proposed bond issue. Many supported the 4th Street underpass and general infrastructure improvements, while some raised concerns about the bundling of projects, potential tax increases, and the need for "great streets" that consider all modes of transit. Concerns were also raised about the railroad's impact on city life and the selection of paving contractors.

4th Street underpass Bundling of bond propositions Tax impact Street quality and accessibility Quiet zones Contractor selection Multimodal transit

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Resolution number 8970 (related to bond issue)

Deadlines

  • April 11th for filing bond election notice for June 26th ballot

Watch For

  • Town hall meetings to explain bond projects
  • General Obligation Bond Election on June 26th
  • Future election dates: August 28th, November 6th

Announcements

  • Recognition of the Leadership More Class of 2018 for their participation.
  • Successful Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza with over 2,700 attendees.
  • New summer camp program has 50 participants signed up.

Agenda Summary

Item 2A

Approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held March 19, 2018.

Approved

Item 2B

Authorized payment of $24,003.78 to the Cleveland County Assessor for the visual inspection program.

Approved

Item 2C

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2017-2018 in the amount of $2,508,071.82.

Approved

Item 3

Considered adoption of Resolution number 8970.

Tabled

Item 3.1

Considered adoption of Resolution 89718 authorizing the calling and holding of an election for general obligation bonds totaling $48,615,000 for streets, drainage, quiet zones, street sweepers, and a telephone system.

Adopted

Item 4

Considered authorizing the execution of election proclamation and notice pertaining to the proposed general obligation bond issue.

Approved

Item 5

Considered adoption of employment agreements with Chris Key as financial advisor and Terry Holcomb as bond counsel regarding the proposed general obligation bond issue.

Approved

Item 6

Considered a request for a variance to allow the residential structure at 306 South Tower to be relocated to 111 North Classen.

Approved

Item 7

Considered renewal of DB Compensation software license and support agreement with DB Squared.

Approved

Item 8

Discussed and considered approval of a joint project with the City of Oklahoma City for reconstruction of Southwest 34th Street between Santa Fe and Western in the amount of $56,250.

Approved

Item 9

Considered awarding bid number 1718-10 construction services for demolition at 3401 South Service Road and 302 Southwest 34th Street to KTM Wrecking Company in the amount of $49,925.

Approved

Item 10

Considered awarding RFP number 1718-08 playground equipment for Apple Valley Park to Play by Design in the amount of $125,000.

Approved

Item 11A (PWA)

Accepted and approved the minutes of the regular More Public Works Authority meeting held March 19, 2018.

Approved

Item 11B (PWA)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2017-2018 in the amount of $819,988.03.

Approved

Item 12 (PWA)

Considered awarding bid number 1718-11 for purchase of one or more high compaction 32 cubic yard automated side loader packer bodies to Bridgeport Manufacturing in the amount of $144,535.37.

Approved

Item 13A (RMM)

Accepted the minutes of the regular More Risk Management meeting held March 19, 2018.

Approved

Item 13B (RMM)

Approved payment of workers compensation settlement in the amount of $15,100.25 for CPR claim number 20500005462 to Matthew Milton and authorized placement on the ad valorem tax role.

Approved

Item 13C (RMM)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2017-2018 in the amount of $119,390.20.

Approved

Item 14A

Citizens forum for items not on the agenda.

No Action

Item 14B

Items from the City Councilors/Trustees.

Information Only

Item 14C

Items from the City Manager/Trustee Managers.

Information Only

Item 15

Adjournment.

Approved