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April 8, 2025 City Council Meeting

April 8, 2025 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

00:30

Approved routine administrative items A through D.

Approved

Library Services Agreement

01:30

Approved the annual library services facility and maintenance agreement with the Pioneer Library System for fiscal year 2025-2026.

Approved

Utility Benefit Policy

02:20

Adopted 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.

Adopted

Strike Item 5

03:40

Approved the motion to strike Item 5 from the agenda as requested by city staff.

Approved

Strike Item 6

04:20

Approved the motion to strike Item 6 from the agenda as requested by city staff.

Approved

Fire Station Alerting Systems

04:50

Authorized the purchase of five US digital design G2 fire station alerting systems, training, and configuration for $22,415.76 to replace antiquated equipment.

Approved

Landscaping and Maintenance Agreement

06:30

Approved 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.

Approved

Mowing Park Locations Ward 1

07:40

Approved 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.

Approved

Mowing Park Locations Ward 2

08:50

Approved 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.

Approved

Mowing Park Locations Ward 3

09:40

Approved 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.

Approved

Parks Board Appointments

10:40

Approved the appointment of Cara Benson and Chris Robinson to the Parks Board to fill Ward Two and Ward Three vacancies.

Approved

Playground at Northwest Fifth and Markwell

11:40

Approved an agreement with Happy Playgrounds LLC for $75,000 for the design and construction of a playground at Northwest Fifth and Markwell.

Approved

Right-of-Way Acquisition Services

13:00

Approved 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.

Approved

Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition Agreement

13:50

Approved 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.

Approved

Declaring Equipment for Auction

18:50

Approved declaring various trailers, vehicles, and miscellaneous older equipment as surplus to be sold through auction on the Public Surplus LLC site.

Approved

City Hall Renovations

20:00

Awarded 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.

Approved

PWA Consent Docket

21:00

Approved the Public Works Authority consent docket items A and B.

Approved

Polycarts Purchase

21:40

Approved 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.

Approved

Risk Management Consent Docket

23:20

Approved the Risk Management consent docket items A and B.

Approved

Executive Session Action

26:40

Approved a motion to proceed as directed regarding pending case number CJ 2024-38 after reconvening from executive session.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

April 14th

Fourth Street Underpass Groundbreaking

Starts at 9:30 AM

September 9th-11th

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.

$22,415.76

Landscaping and Maintenance Agreement

Agreement with Tusnua Lawn and Landscape LLC for 25 flower bed locations.

$72,000

Mowing Park Locations Ward 1

Contractual agreement with Tusnua Lawn and Landscape LLC for mowing parks in Ward 1.

$66,040

Mowing Park Locations Ward 2

Contractual agreement with Tusnua Lawn and Landscape LLC for mowing parks in Ward 2.

$44,310

Mowing Park Locations Ward 3

Contractual agreement with Tusnua Lawn and Landscape LLC for mowing parks in Ward 3.

$82,250

Playground at Northwest Fifth and Markwell

Agreement with Happy Playgrounds LLC for design and construction of a new neighborhood playground.

$75,000

Right-of-Way Acquisition Services

Agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group, Inc. for the Northwest 27th Street and Shields Boulevard interchange improvement project.

$121,450

Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition Agreement

Initial prorated agreement for countywide economic development efforts. Full-year fee is $63,470.

$15,867

City Hall Renovations

Awarded bid to Midtown Construction for renovations to City Hall.

$1,429,750

Polycarts Purchase

Purchase of 1,440 polycarts from Rehrig Pacific Company Container Group.

$76,722

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Adopted

5. Strike Item

Motion to strike this item from the agenda.

Approved

6. Strike Item

Motion to strike this item from the agenda.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

18. Public Works Authority Consent Docket

Approval of the Public Works Authority consent docket items A and B.

Approved

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.

Approved

20. Risk Management Consent Docket

Approval of the Risk Management consent docket items A and B.

Approved

21. Citizens Forum

Items not on the agenda for citizen input.

No Action

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.

Approved