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February 3, 2026 City Council Meeting

February 3, 2026 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Moore City Council approved several key measures, including placing a permanent 1% sales tax for capital improvements and public safety on the April 7th ballot, and authorizing a grant application for the Sunny Lane Bridge replacement. Significant discussion also revolved around concerns regarding the operations and management of the new animal shelter, with public comments highlighting issues with protocols, volunteer retention, and animal welfare.

Key Decisions & Votes

Permanent 1% Sales Tax Proposal

08:00:00

The council approved an ordinance to amend the city's sales tax ordinance to include an additional 1% sales tax, with 90% allocated for capital improvements and 10% for public safety. This measure will be placed on the April 7th ballot for voter approval.

Approved

Election for 1% Sales Tax

20:00:00

A resolution was adopted to authorize the calling and holding of an election on April 7th for registered voters to decide on the proposed additional 1% sales tax.

Approved

Sunny Lane Bridge Grant Application

21:00:00

An agreement with WSB for $35,000 was approved to support developing a grant application for the replacement planning and design of the Sunny Lane Bridge, aiming for federal funding.

Approved

Tattoo Studio Special Use Permit

29:00:00

A rezoning application for a special use permit was approved for Wildside Tattoo, allowing a tattoo studio to operate in a C3 General Commercial District, meeting all distance requirements from sensitive areas.

Approved

Street Design Standards Amendment

34:00:00

Ordinance number 5126 was approved, amending the street design standards by removing requirements for street names, part of an effort to standardize addressing and street naming procedures for NG 911 compliance.

Approved

Street Numbering System Removal

36:00:00

Ordinance number 1072326 was approved, removing the street numbering system from the city code, consolidating all addressing regulations into a new public safety section.

Approved

Addressing System for NG 911

37:00:00

Ordinance number 107426 was approved, adding a new chapter to the public safety code to establish an addressing system for Next Generation 911, standardizing processes for road naming, street addressing, and building numbers.

Approved

Health Plan Administrative Services RFP

40:00:00

A request for proposals (RFP) document for third-party health plan administrative services was approved to evaluate current provider performance and explore other options for improved efficiency and customer service.

Approved

Ambulance Services RFQ

43:00:00

The fire department was authorized to solicit a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for third-party ambulance services to ensure the community receives the highest level of service and aligns with current best practices.

Approved

911 Center Furniture Upgrades Grant Application

45:00:00

A resolution was adopted authorizing the city to submit a grant application for approximately $162,000 to the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority for modern ADA-compliant workstation systems for the 911 dispatch consoles, with a 20% city match.

Approved

911 Center NG 911 Call Handling Software Grant Application

49:00:00

A resolution was adopted authorizing the city to submit a grant application for approximately $675,000 to the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority for new NG 911 call handling software, with a 20% city match.

Approved

Public Safety Radio Console System Annual Service Agreement

51:00:00

The budget renewal of the annual service agreement with Motorroto Solutions for the public safety radio console system was approved for $55,342.37.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

February 13, 2026

United Acts of Kindness Day

Proclaimed by Mayor Mark Ham, encouraging citizens to perform acts of kindness, with First United aiming for one million acts of recorded kindness.

Financial Matters

1% Sales Tax for Capital Improvements and Public Safety

Proposal for a permanent 1-cent sales tax, with 90% for capital improvements and 10% for public safety equipment and operations, to be put to a vote.

Sunny Lane Bridge Grant Application Support

Agreement with WSB for support in developing a grant application for the Sunny Lane Bridge replacement, with an estimated total project cost of $6 million, seeking 80% federal funding.

$35,000

911 Center Furniture Upgrades Grant

Grant application for 911 dispatch console upgrades, with a 20% city match of approximately $35,000.

$162,000

911 Center NG 911 Call Handling Software Grant

Grant application for new 911 call handling software, including five years of hosting, with a 20% city match of approximately $135,000.

$675,000

Public Safety Radio Console System Annual Maintenance

Annual service agreement renewal with Motorroto Solutions for the public safety radio console system.

$55,342.37

Public Comments

3 citizens spoke

Three citizens spoke during the public forum. Two expressed significant concerns regarding the management, protocols, and animal welfare at the new Moore Animal Shelter, citing issues with turning away animals, volunteer retention, and inappropriate animal housing. One citizen, a veterinarian, spoke in defense of the shelter staff, highlighting their dedication and careful decision-making regarding animal care.

Animal Shelter Management Animal Welfare Volunteer Protocols Transparency in City Operations

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • March 2nd: Proposals due for third-party health plan administrative services RFP
  • April 7th: Election for the proposed 1% sales tax

Watch For

  • Future discussions on the proposed 1% sales tax and its impact on property taxes
  • Updates on the Sunny Lane Bridge grant application
  • Results of the RFP for health plan administrative services
  • Results of the RFQ for third-party ambulance services
  • Progress on the 911 center upgrades and software implementation
  • Resolution of concerns regarding the Moore Animal Shelter management

Announcements

  • Recognition of street and maintenance crews for their work on city streets.
  • Moore Police Department held sergeant promotions and a 911 operator received a lifesaving certificate.
  • Moore Fire Department to hold a ceremony for promotions to drivers.

Agenda Summary

Call to Order and Roll Call

Meeting called to order and council members present.

Information Only

Pledge of Allegiance

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Information Only

Proclamation: United Acts of Kindness Day

Proclamation read by Mayor Mark Ham declaring February 13, 2026, as United Acts of Kindness Day.

Information Only

Consent Docket (Items A-E)

Approval of routine administrative items.

Approved

Ordinance No. 107526: Amending City of Moore Sales Tax Ordinance

Consideration of adopting an ordinance to amend the city's sales tax ordinance to provide for an additional 1% sales tax.

Approved

Resolution No. 12826: Authorizing Election for 1% Sales Tax

Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing an election for the additional 1% sales tax.

Approved

Agreement with WSB for Sunny Lane Bridge Grant Application

Consideration of approval of an agreement with WSB for $35,000 for support with developing a grant application for the replacement planning and design of Sunny Lane Bridge.

Approved

RZ1055: Rezoning Application for Wildside Tattoo

Consideration of rezoning application for a special use permit for a tattoo studio at 12th Street and I-35.

Approved

Ordinance No. 5126: Amending Street Design Standards

Consideration of approval of an ordinance amending street design standards by removing requirements for street names.

Approved

Ordinance No. 1072326: Removing Street Numbering System

Consideration of approval of an ordinance removing the street numbering system from the Moore city code.

Approved

Ordinance No. 107426: Adding Addressing System to Public Safety Code

Consideration of approval of an ordinance adding a chapter to the public safety code for an addressing system for Next Generation 911.

Approved

Request for Proposals: Third-Party Health Plan Administrative Services

Consideration of approval of a request for proposals document for third-party health plan administrative services.

Approved

Request for Qualifications: Third-Party Ambulance Services

Consideration of authorizing the fire department to solicit a request for qualifications for third-party ambulance services.

Approved

Resolution No. 12626: 911 Center Furniture Upgrades Grant Application

Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing the city to submit a grant application for 911 center furniture upgrades.

Approved

Resolution No. 12726: 911 Center NG 911 Call Handling Software Grant Application

Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing the city to submit a grant application for 911 center NG 911 call handling software.

Approved

Budget Renewal: Public Safety Radio Console System Service Agreement

Consideration of the budget renewal of the annual service agreement with Motorroto Solutions for the public safety radio console system.

Approved

Consent Docket (Moore Public Works Authority)

Approval of routine administrative items for the Public Works Authority.

Approved

Consent Docket (Moore Risk Management)

Approval of routine administrative items for Risk Management.

Approved

Citizens Forum for Items Not on the Agenda

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

Information Only

Items from the City Council Trustees

Council members shared announcements and recognitions.

Information Only

City Trust Manager Report

No report at this time.

No Action

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned.

Approved