Meeting Summary
The Moore City Council approved several key agreements, including the annual library services agreement and a new utility benefit policy for surviving spouses of fallen first responders. Significant financial commitments were made for city hall renovations, fire station alerting systems, and various landscaping and park maintenance contracts. The council also voted to join the Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition and appointed new members to the Parks Board.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
00:30Approved routine administrative items A through D.
Library Services Agreement
01:30Approved the annual library services facility and maintenance agreement with the Pioneer Library System for fiscal year 2025-2026.
Utility Benefit Policy
02:20Adopted Resolution number 10625, establishing a utility benefit policy for surviving spouses of city police or fire department members killed in the line of duty, and modified the personnel policy manual accordingly.
Strike Item 5
03:40Approved the motion to strike Item 5 from the agenda as requested by city staff.
Strike Item 6
04:20Approved the motion to strike Item 6 from the agenda as requested by city staff.
Fire Station Alerting Systems
04:50Authorized the purchase of five US digital design G2 fire station alerting systems, training, and configuration for $22,415.76 to replace antiquated equipment.
Landscaping and Maintenance Agreement
06:30Approved an agreement with Tusnua Lawn and Landscape LLC for landscaping and maintenance of 25 flower bed locations from April 14, 2025, to November 1, 2025, for $72,000.
Mowing Park Locations Ward 1
07:40Approved a contractual agreement with Tusnua Lawn and Landscape LLC for mowing park locations in Ward One from April 21, 2025, to October 25, 2025, for $66,040.
Mowing Park Locations Ward 2
08:50Approved a contractual agreement with Tusnua Lawn and Landscape LLC for mowing park locations in Ward Two from April 21, 2025, to October 25, 2025, for $44,310.
Mowing Park Locations Ward 3
09:40Approved a contractual agreement with Tusnua Lawn and Landscape LLC for mowing park locations in Ward Three from April 21, 2025, to October 25, 2025, for $82,250.
Parks Board Appointments
10:40Approved the appointment of Cara Benson and Chris Robinson to the Parks Board to fill Ward Two and Ward Three vacancies.
Playground at Northwest Fifth and Markwell
11:40Approved an agreement with Happy Playgrounds LLC for $75,000 for the design and construction of a playground at Northwest Fifth and Markwell.
Right-of-Way Acquisition Services
13:00Approved an agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group, Inc. for $121,450 for right-of-way acquisition services for the Northwest 27th Street and Shields Boulevard interchange improvement project.
Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition Agreement
13:50Approved an initial agreement with the newly formed Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition (CCEDC) for marketing, branding, and workforce development efforts, for a prorated amount of $15,867.
Declaring Equipment for Auction
18:50Approved declaring various trailers, vehicles, and miscellaneous older equipment as surplus to be sold through auction on the Public Surplus LLC site.
City Hall Renovations
20:00Awarded bid number 2025-010 to Midtown Construction for $1,429,750 for renovations to City Hall and authorized the city manager to execute the contract.
PWA Consent Docket
21:00Approved the Public Works Authority consent docket items A and B.
Polycarts Purchase
21:40Approved the budgeted purchase of 1,440 polycarts from Rehrig Pacific Company Container Group for $76,722, selecting them as the lowest responsible quote due to durability concerns with other bidders.
Risk Management Consent Docket
23:20Approved the Risk Management consent docket items A and B.
Executive Session Action
26:40Approved a motion to proceed as directed regarding pending case number CJ 2024-38 after reconvening from executive session.
Upcoming Community Events
Fourth Street Underpass Groundbreaking
Starts at 9:30 AM
OML Conference
Held in Oklahoma City
Financial Matters
Fire Station Alerting Systems
Purchase of five US digital design G2 fire station alerting systems, training, and configuration.
Landscaping and Maintenance Agreement
Agreement with Tusnua Lawn and Landscape LLC for 25 flower bed locations.
Mowing Park Locations Ward 1
Contractual agreement with Tusnua Lawn and Landscape LLC for mowing parks in Ward 1.
Mowing Park Locations Ward 2
Contractual agreement with Tusnua Lawn and Landscape LLC for mowing parks in Ward 2.
Mowing Park Locations Ward 3
Contractual agreement with Tusnua Lawn and Landscape LLC for mowing parks in Ward 3.
Playground at Northwest Fifth and Markwell
Agreement with Happy Playgrounds LLC for design and construction of a new neighborhood playground.
Right-of-Way Acquisition Services
Agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group, Inc. for the Northwest 27th Street and Shields Boulevard interchange improvement project.
Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition Agreement
Initial prorated agreement for countywide economic development efforts. Full-year fee is $63,470.
City Hall Renovations
Awarded bid to Midtown Construction for renovations to City Hall.
Polycarts Purchase
Purchase of 1,440 polycarts from Rehrig Pacific Company Container Group.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Budget amendment for fire station alerting systems
- Full-year fee for Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition
- City Hall renovations (expected to take approximately six months)
- Outcome of pending case CJ 2024-38
Announcements
- Fire Chief Marlor was thanked for organizing a retirement reception for a long-term fire personnel.
- Commissioner Rod Cleveland was thanked for the work on the Brand Senior Center parking lot.
- Commissioner Jacob Mccuse was thanked for the work on the Buck Thomas Park softball and baseball fields.
- City Hall renovations are expected to take approximately six months to complete.
Agenda Summary
2. Consent Docket
Approval of consent docket items A through D.
3. Library Services Facility and Maintenance Agreement
Consider approval of a library services facility and maintenance agreement with the Pioneer Library System for fiscal year 2025-2026.
4. Resolution No. 10625 Adopting a Utility Benefit Policy
Consider Resolution number 10625 adopting a utility benefit policy for surviving spouses of a member of the city of Moore Police Department or the city of Moore Fire Department killed in the performance of their official duties, and if approved, modified the personnel policy and procedures manual by adding utility benefit policy pursuant to said resolution.
5. Strike Item
Motion to strike this item from the agenda.
6. Strike Item
Motion to strike this item from the agenda.
7. Purchase of Fire Station Alerting Systems
Consider authorizing the purchase of five US digital design G2 fire station alerting systems training and configuration of equipment in the amount of $22,415.76 using NPP gov contract number PS20350.
8. Landscaping and Maintenance Agreement
Consider approval of an agreement with Tusnua Lawn and Landscape LLC for landscaping and maintenance of 25 flower bed locations throughout the city from April 14th, 2025 to November 1st, 2025, in the budgeted amount of $72,000 as the lowest quote.
9. Mowing Park Locations in Ward One
Consider approval of a contractual agreement with Tusnua Lawn and Landscape LLC for mowing park locations in Ward One from April 21st, 2025 to October 25th, 2025, in the budgeted amount of $66,040 as the lowest quote.
10. Mowing Park Locations in Ward Two
Consider approval of a contractual agreement with Tusnua Lawn and Landscape LLC for mowing park locations in Ward Two from April 21st, 2025 to October 25th, 2025, in the budget amount of $44,310 as the lowest quote.
11. Mowing Park Locations in Ward Three
Consider approval of a contract agreement with Tusnua Lawn and Landscape LLC for mowing park locations in Ward Three from April 21st, 2025 to October 25th, 2025, in the budget amount of $82,250 as the lowest quote.
12. Parks Board Appointments
Consider the appointment of Cara Benson and Chris Robinson to the parks board to fill Ward Two and Ward Three vacancies.
13. Playground at Northwest Fifth and Markwell
Consider approval of an agreement with Happy Playgrounds LLC as the lowest most responsible quote in the budget amount of $75,000 for the design and construction of a playground at Northwest Fifth and Markwell.
14. Right-of-Way Acquisition Services
Consider approval of an agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group, Inc. in the amount of $121,450 for right-of-way acquisition services for the Northwest 27th Street and Shields Boulevard interchange improvement project O.JP number 3686904.
15. Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition Agreement
Consider an agreement with the newly formed Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition (CCEDC), a countywide economic development effort providing marketing and branding support for the city's commercially viable areas and workforce development efforts.
16. Declaring Equipment as Surplus for Auction
Consider declaring the following trailers, vehicles, and miscellaneous equipment as described in exhibit A and authorize the items to be sold through auction on the public surplus LLC site using source well contract number 012821-TPG.
17. City Hall Renovations
Considering awarding bid number 2025-010 to Midtown Construction in the amount of $1,429,750 for renovations to city hall and authorized the city manager to execute a contract for the same.
18. Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Approval of the Public Works Authority consent docket items A and B.
19. Purchase of Polycarts
Consider approval of the budgeted purchase of 1,440 polycarts from Rehrig Pacific Company Container Group at a total cost of $76,722 as the lowest responsible quote.
20. Risk Management Consent Docket
Approval of the Risk Management consent docket items A and B.
21. Citizens Forum
Items not on the agenda for citizen input.
22. Executive Session
Discuss, consider, and if deemed appropriate, take possible action regarding pending case number CJ 2024-38 filed in Cleveland County District Court by Jim Buckton on behalf of William and Anne Urban against the city of Moore and authorization for legal counsel and staff to take action as necessary and appropriate in the interest of the city of Moore.