Meeting Summary
The Moore City Council approved numerous items, including a rezoning application for a duplex development with increased density, a final plat for commercial development, and amendments to water construction standards. Key financial decisions included approving a $56 million utility relocation project fully funded by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and adopting a new payment processor to save the city nearly $1 million annually in credit card fees. The council also approved contracts for school resource officers, code enforcement abatement, and a significant purchase of portable vehicle barricades for public events.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
01:00Approval of routine administrative items A through D.
Rezoning Application RZ1051 (Premium Land LLC)
01:15Approved rezoning from R2C3 to R2PUD2 for a two-family dwelling district/planned unit development, allowing for higher density duplexes with provided amenities.
Final Plat for Oakridge Crossing North (TWWA OKLA Properties LLC)
12:50Approved the replatting of commercial space into four commercial lots for fast food restaurants and an automotive repair shop.
Amendments to Chapter 500 Water Construction Standards
14:40Established separation requirements from contaminants, a 2-hour hold time for pressure tests, revised allowable leakage, and required two consecutive safe bacteria samples for water lines.
Rural Residential Street Detail and Ordinance 4025
17:40Established easement construction and maintenance requirements for private rural residential roads, including width, private maintenance agreements, and emergency access.
Code Enforcement Abatement Services Contracts
20:30Approved contracts with FCO Landscaping LLC, Plains Mowing LLC, and Perimeter Lawn and Landscaping LLC for FY 2025-2026 abatement services.
Utility Relocation Agreement with Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA)
22:10Approved an agreement for the relocation and replacement of two wastewater affluent lines, with OTA covering 100% of the estimated $56 million cost.
Amendment #4 to CH Garnsy & Company Agreement (SW 34th Street Widening)
26:50Approved an additional $25,169 for design services to widen and reconstruct the intersection of Eastern Avenue and SW 34th Street to ultimate capacity.
Engineering Services Agreement with Freeze and Nickels, Inc. (AWIA Compliance)
29:50Approved $77,823 for services to update and recertify the city's water systems risk and resilient assessment and emergency response plan as required by federal law.
Payment Processor Agreement with Payment
32:30Accepted a proposal from Payment to be the payment processor for utility, court, permit, license, and other payments, shifting credit card processing fees to customers to save the city nearly $1 million annually.
FY2526 Contract with Moore Public School District (SROs)
37:50Approved the annual contract for nine uniform school resource officers and one police vehicle, with the city receiving 65% reimbursement of officer salary/benefits and vehicle cost.
Purchase of Meridian Barricades
41:30Authorized the budgeted purchase of 14 portable weaponized vehicle barricades and accessories for $97,000 to secure public venue events.
Declare Police Fleet Vehicle Surplus
44:20Declared a K9 police vehicle as surplus due to air conditioning issues and authorized its sale by auction.
FY2026 Contract with Pivot (Juvenile Custody)
46:00Approved the annual contract with Pivot for $22,000 to receive and hold juveniles taken into custody by the Moore Police Department.
Proposal from Limkkey Land Surveying (Buck Thomas Park Expansion)
48:20Approved a $15,800 proposal for a boundary and topographic survey of a 23-acre site for the Buck Thomas Park expansion project.
Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket
50:00Approved consent docket items A and B for the Public Works Authority.
Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
50:50Approved consent docket items A and B for the Risk Management meeting.
Upcoming Community Events
Amateur Radio Field Day
Held at Norman Fire Department station number seven, organized by emergency manager Gayen Kit.
July 4th Celebrations
Acknowledged as a great turnout with wonderful fireworks, thanks to Parks, Public Safety, and city staff.
Haunt Oldtown
Mentioned as an example of a public venue event where new barricades could be deployed.
Financial Matters
Utility Relocation Project (OTA)
Estimated cost for replacing and relocating wastewater affluent lines, fully reimbursed by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.
SW 34th Street Widening Design Services (Amendment #4)
Additional design services for the intersection of Eastern Avenue and SW 34th Street.
AWIA Compliance Engineering Services
Services from Freeze and Nickels, Inc. to update and recertify the city's water systems risk and resilient assessment and emergency response plan.
Credit Card Processing Fees (City Absorption)
Annual cost previously absorbed by the city for credit card processing, now to be offset by customer fees.
New Payment Processor Fees (Customer Paid)
Flat fee of $0.50 for ACH/e-check payments and $2.25 for credit/debit card transactions for utilities; 2.75% for credit/debit for court/miscellaneous payments.
SRO Contract with Moore Public School District
Annual contract for nine school resource officers and one police vehicle, with the city receiving 65% reimbursement.
Meridian Barricades Purchase
Budgeted purchase of 14 portable weaponized vehicle barriers and accessories for public venue events.
Pivot Contract (Juvenile Custody)
Annual contract for services to receive and hold juveniles taken into custody by the Moore Police Department.
Buck Thomas Park Expansion Survey
Boundary and topographic survey of a 23-acre site for the Buck Thomas Park expansion project.
Public Comments
Felicia Alexander, an ambassador for the Borgen Project, advocated for continued funding for USAID, highlighting its local economic impact on Oklahoma's agriculture and urging the council to draft a letter to congressional leaders.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- December 31st (current year): Submission of updated Risk and Resilience Assessment to EPA.
- June 2026: Submission of updated Emergency Response Plan to EPA.
Announcements
- Mayor thanked Emergency Manager Gayen Kit for the annual amateur radio field day on June 28th.
- Mayor thanked Fire Chief Marlor for the swearing-in of three new fire chiefs.
- Mayor thanked Sue, Parks Department, Public Safety, and all city staff for their efforts in making the July 4th celebrations a success.
- City Manager echoed thanks to Parks and Public Safety for the July 4th event.
- City Manager announced that the renovation of City Hall has begun and is progressing well.
- Mayor humorously acknowledged the City Attorney's role as 'Al Moore' driving a train at Buck Thomas Park.
Agenda Summary
Item 1: Call to Order, Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance
Official start of the meeting, attendance check, and patriotic pledge.
Item 2: Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items A through D.
Item 3: Consider approval of rezoning application number RZ1051
Application by Premium Land LLC to rezone property for a two-family dwelling district/planned unit development.
Item 4: Consider the final plat for Oakridge Crossing North
Application by TWWA OKLA Properties LLC for a commercial replat.
Item 5: Consider approval of amendments to chapter 500 water construction of the city of Moore's 2023 construction standards and specifications
Establishing separation requirements, hold times for pressure tests, revising leakage allowances, and requiring safe bacteria samples.
Item 6: Consider approval of the rural residential street detail and approval ordinance number 4025
Amending the Moore Land Development Code to establish easement construction and maintenance requirements for private rural residential roads.
Item 7: Consider approval of contracts with FCO Landscaping LLC, Plains Mowing LLC, and Perimeter Lawn and Landscaping LLC
To provide code enforcement abatement services for FY 2025-2026.
Item 8: Consider approval of a utility relocation agreement with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTAA)
For the EWC-28103A URRA number one, affluent line relocation project as part of the Access Oklahoma program.
Item 9: Consider approval of amendment number four in the amount of $25,169 to the agreement with CH Garnsy and Company
For additional design services for the Southwest 34th Street widening and reconstruction project from I35 to Broadway in north to Willow Pine.
Item 10: Consider approval of an agreement for engineering services with Freeze and Nickels, Inc. in the amount of $77,823
To comply with the 2018 America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) to update and recertify the city of Moore's water systems risk and resilient assessment and emergency response plan.
Item 11: Consider acceptance of a proposal from pay payment to be the payment processor for utility court permit license and other miscellaneous payments received by the city.
To implement a new payment processing system, shifting credit card fees to customers.
Item 12: Consider approval of the FY2526 contract with more public school district
For the provision of nine uniform school resource officers and one police vehicle.
Item 13: Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of 14 Meridian barricades and associated accessories
For portable weaponized vehicle barriers to deploy for public venue events.
Item 14: Consider declaring one police fleet vehicle more particularly described in exhibit A as surplus and authorized sell by auction.
Declaring a K9 police vehicle as surplus due to air conditioning issues.
Item 15: Consider approval of a contract for fiscal year 2026 with pivot in the annual amount of $22,000
To receive and hold juveniles who have been taken into custody by the Moore Police Department.
Item 16: Consider approval of a proposal from Lim Limkkey Land Surveying for a boundary and topographic survey of a 23 acre site previously known as Old Huddleston property
For the Buck Thomas Park expansion project.
Item 17: Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items A and B for the Public Works Authority.
Item 18: Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items A and B for the Risk Management meeting.
Item 19: New Business items
Citizens forum for items not on the agenda and items from the city council trustees and city trust manager.
Item 20: Adjournment
Official end of the meeting.