Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a new ordinance establishing enforcement procedures for landscaping violations on commercial properties, allowing the city to abate violations and bill property owners. They also approved an on-call professional services agreement with ADG BLAT for architectural and project management services, with an initial focus on the SW 34th Street Bridge lighting and engraving. Routine approvals included the consent docket, annual audit contract, city manager's employment contract, and surplusing of police vehicles.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
02:20Items A through E of the consent docket were approved by the council.
Ordinance 3725 - Landscaping Enforcement
19:00Ordinance number 3725 was approved, amending the land development code to establish enforcement procedures for required landscaping, including abatement actions and billing property owners via water bills.
On-Call Professional Services Agreement with ADG BLAT
24:50An on-call professional services agreement with ADG BLAT for architectural and project management services was approved, with the first project being the SW 34th Street Bridge lights and engraving.
Surplus Police Fleet Vehicles
27:20Six police fleet vehicles described in Exhibit A were declared surplus, and their sale by auction was authorized as part of a new plan to recoup funds.
Annual Audit Contract with Dylan and Associates
29:00A contract with Dylan and Associates to perform the city's annual audit for FY25, not to exceed $71,500, was approved.
City Manager's Employment Contract for FY26
30:30The city manager's employment contract for Fiscal Year 2026 was approved by the council.
More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
32:00Items A and B of the More Public Works Authority consent docket were approved.
More Risk Management Consent Docket
33:30Items A and B of the More Risk Management consent docket were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Battalion Chief Moore Retirement Recognition
Battalion Chief Moore retired after 28 years of service with the fire department; recognized by council.
Police Department on 'On Patrol Live' TV Show
The Police Department is participating in the 'On Patrol Live' TV show (formerly Live PD), with one episode aired and seven more to go. The show highlights community policing and the department's core values.
Financial Matters
Landscaping Violation Abatement Administrative Fee
An administrative fee of $300 will be charged for each landscaping abatement, higher than regular code enforcement fees due to increased work involved.
ADG BLAT Professional Services Agreement (First Project)
The estimated cost for assistance with the SW 34th Street Bridge lights and engraving, the first project under the on-call agreement, will be under $20,000.
Annual Audit Contract with Dylan and Associates
Contract for the city's annual audit for FY25, not to exceed this amount.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Landscaping violations: Property owners will receive new notice, allowing planting in fall/winter, followed by 30 days notice before city abatement.
Watch For
- Remaining seven episodes of the 'On Patrol Live' TV show featuring the Police Department.
- Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office potentially joining 'On Patrol Live'.
Announcements
- Recognition of Battalion Chief Moore's retirement after 28 years of service with the fire department.
- Discussion regarding the Police Department's participation in the 'On Patrol Live' TV show, highlighting positive community response and the department's unique approach to policing.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket, Items A through E
Approval of routine administrative matters.
Item 3: Review, discuss, and receive citizen input and comments regarding the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget
Public hearing for citizen input on the upcoming fiscal year budget.
Item 4: Consider approval of Ordinance number 3725 amending part 12 chapter 4 article G of the Moore land development code
Amending code to establish enforcement procedures for required landscaping and abatement of violations.
Item 5: Consider approval of an on-call professional services agreement with ADG BLAT for architectural and project management services
Agreement for specialized technical and aesthetic assistance on city projects.
Item 6: Consider declaring six police fleet vehicles more particularly described in exhibit A as surplus and authorized sell by auction
Declaring police vehicles as surplus for auction as part of fleet replacement.
Item 7: Consider approval of a contract with Dylan and Associates to perform the city's annual audit for FY25 in the amount not to exceed $71,500
Approval of the contract for the annual city audit.
Item 8: Consider approval of the city manager's employment contract for FY26
Approval of the city manager's employment contract for the next fiscal year.
Item 9: (More Public Works Authority) Consent Docket, Items A and B
Approval of routine administrative matters for the Public Works Authority.
Item 10: (More Risk Management) Consent Docket, Items A and B
Approval of routine administrative matters for Risk Management.
Item 11: New Business
Opportunity for new items or council/trustee comments.
Item 12: Adjournment
Motion to conclude the meeting.