Meeting Summary
The City Council approved significant financial measures, including $7.22 million in General Obligation Bonds for street projects and $5.9 million in sales tax revenue notes for various capital improvements. A lengthy public discussion was held regarding the potential allowance of backyard chickens, with citizens advocating for their benefits. The council also approved several amendments for major infrastructure projects, new job descriptions, and the purchase of essential equipment for public works and sanitation.
Key Decisions & Votes
Awarding General Obligation Bonds of 2024
20:00Approved the awarding of $7,220,000 in General Obligation Bonds for street projects to the bidder with the lowest interest cost.
Issuance of General Obligation Bonds of 2024
21:30Approved the issuance of $7,220,000 in General Obligation Bonds for 2024, authorized by a November 2023 election, including provisions for registration and tax levy.
Moore Economic Development Authority Indebtedness
23:45Approved the Moore Economic Development Authority incurring indebtedness up to $5,900,000 for capital improvements, including land acquisition, a new fire engine, fire station upgrades, and City Hall improvements.
2024 Annual Action Plan for CDBG
27:40Adopted the 2024 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program, allocating $345,900 plus rollover funds for public services and an emergency repair program, and infrastructure projects.
Lamar Advertising Sign Relocation and Lease Agreement
31:40Approved a 20-year lease agreement with Lamar Advertising for a new billboard location on 19th Street, west of I-35, to compensate for the removal of their sign at the new animal shelter site. The city will receive no revenue for the first 20 years, with an option for $5,000/year thereafter.
SE 4th Street BNSF Railroad Underpass Final Plan Agreement Amendment
36:00Approved Amendment No. 3 for $550,000 to the agreement with Poe and Associates for the SE 4th Street BNSF railroad underpass, covering additional engineering and drafting services due to project complexities and BNSF requirements.
Telephone Road Reconstruction Project Amendment
38:40Approved Amendment No. 1 for $10,000 to the Freeze and Nicholls agreement for the Telephone Road reconstruction project, covering additional ODOT requirements for environmental studies due to federal and state funding.
NW 27th Street & Shields Boulevard Intersection Reconstruction Project Amendment
40:30Approved Amendment No. 1 for $8,200 to the TEIM Design PC agreement for the NW 27th Street and Shields Boulevard intersection reconstruction project, covering additional ODOT requirements for environmental studies due to federal and state funding.
GIS Improvements Grant Application
42:30Adopted Resolution No. 8124, authorizing the city to apply for a $69,548 grant from the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority to update GIS maps to meet new state Next Generation 911 standards.
CAD/RMS Consulting Services
44:30Approved a $99,650 proposal from Signs Consulting for professional consulting services to assist in selecting a new computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and public safety records management system (RMS) for police, fire, and dispatch.
Planning Commission Appointments
46:20Approved the appointment of David Jennings, Zane Whitechurch, and David Welchel to serve three-year terms on the Planning Commission.
Police Standards Administrator Job Description
47:40Approved a new full-time job description for Police Standards Administrator in the Police Department, assigned to pay grade 109.
Parks and Cemetery Horticulture Worker 2 Job Description
49:00Approved a new full-time job description for Parks and Cemetery Horticulture Worker 2 in the Parks and Recreation Department, assigned to pay grade 109.
John Deere Compact Track Loader Purchase
50:20Approved the budgeted purchase of a John Deere 333 P compact track loader with attachments for $140,400 to replace an old, frequently broken-down unit for Streets and Drainage and Public Works.
More Public Works Authority Agreement of Support
52:40Approved Resolution No. 26924, authorizing an agreement of support between the Public Works Authority and the Economic Development Authority related to the Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2024.
Purchase of Two Trash Truck Cab and Chassis
54:00Approved the budgeted purchase of two Battle LE2 crane carrier cab and chassis with CNG fueled engines for $429,450 for the sanitation division.
Purchase of Two Trash Truck Compactor Bodies
55:30Approved the budgeted purchase of two Healey DPF Python 33-yard full eject style refuge compactor bodies for $590,000 for the sanitation division.
Sanitation Routing Software Purchase
58:00Approved a master software service agreement and the budgeted purchase of routing software from Rubicon Global LLC for $345,789, aiming to digitize and optimize sanitation routes and enhance customer service.
More Economic Development Authority Sales Tax Revenue Note Issuance
1:03:00Approved Resolution No. 2824, authorizing the issuance of a sales tax revenue note not to exceed $5,900,000 for municipal capital improvements, including land purchase, City Hall remodel, fire station expansion, and an additional fire engine.
Marlene Ru vs. City of Moore Legal Case
1:13:00Approved proceeding as directed by legal counsel regarding the case of Marlene Ru vs. the City of Moore.
Harry Jake Corey Claim against City of Moore
1:13:30Approved proceeding as directed by legal counsel regarding the pending claim by Harry Jake Corey on behalf of Deborah Wilson against the City of Moore.
Upcoming Community Events
Cops and Bobbers
Buck Thomas Park, 8 AM - 10 AM. Fishing gear encouraged but not required for kids.
Financial Matters
General Obligation Bonds of 2024
Awarding bonds for city street projects.
Issuance of General Obligation Bonds of 2024
Issuance of bonds authorized by election for municipal purposes.
Moore Economic Development Authority Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2024
Incurrence of indebtedness for municipal capital improvements, including land, fire engine, fire station, and City Hall.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Allocation of CDBG funds for public services (Meals on Wheels, counseling, child advocacy, food pantry, early intervention, utility/rental assistance) and an emergency repair program and infrastructure project.
Purchase of Perpetual Easement for Billboard
Paid to property owners for the perpetual easement previously used by Lamar Advertising at the animal shelter site.
Amendment to SE 4th Street BNSF railroad underpass agreement
Additional engineering and drafting services for the underpass project due to various changes and coordination with BNSF.
Amendment to Telephone Road reconstruction agreement
Additional ODOT requirements for environmental studies due to federal/state funding for the project.
Amendment to NW 27th Street & Shields Boulevard intersection reconstruction agreement
Additional ODOT requirements for environmental studies due to federal/state funding for the project.
GIS Improvements Grant Application
Grant application for consultant services to update GIS maps to meet Next Generation 911 standards.
CAD/RMS Professional Consulting Services
Consulting services for identifying and selecting a new computer-aided dispatch and records management system.
John Deere 333 P Compact Track Loader
Purchase of a new compact track loader with attachments for Streets and Drainage and Public Works.
Two Battle LE2 Crane Carrier Cab and Chassis
Purchase of cab and chassis for two new trash trucks.
Two Healey DPF Python 33-yard Refuge Compactor Bodies
Purchase of compactor bodies for two new trash trucks.
Sanitation Routing Software (Rubicon Global LLC)
Purchase of routing software to digitize and optimize sanitation routes, improve efficiency, and boost customer service.
More Economic Development Authority Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2024
Issuance of sales tax revenue note for municipal capital improvements.
Public Comments
Seven citizens spoke in favor of allowing backyard chickens, citing benefits such as food security, mental health, cultural cohesion, and the city's improved animal shelter infrastructure. One citizen addressed concerns about increased traffic, poor street conditions, and lack of sidewalks in the Main and Turner neighborhood, particularly impacting elderly residents, and requested signage and future improvements.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Traffic signage at Main and Turner to indicate no through access.
- Street and sidewalk improvements in the Main and Turner neighborhood.
- Annual OML conference in Tulsa (September 10th-12th).
Announcements
- July 4th events at Buck Thomas Park were successful, with fireworks synchronized to Toby Keith's songs.
- Cops and Bobbers event is scheduled for July 20th at Buck Thomas Park from 8 AM to 10 AM, encouraging kids to learn fishing.
- Senator Langford visited the city to discuss local and national issues.
- Big trash pickup scheduling is still a week out due to high demand.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of consent docket items A through D.
Staff report regarding backyard chickens and public comments
Receive a staff report and public comments regarding the allowance of backyard chickens in the city.
Resolution No. 8224 awarding $7,220,000 City of Moore Oklahoma General Obligation Bonds of 2024
Awarding general obligation bonds for street projects to the bidder offering the lowest interest cost.
Resolution No. 8324 providing for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds of 2024
Providing for the issuance of $7,220,000 General Obligation Bonds authorized in a November 2023 election, including provisions for registration and annual tax levy.
Resolution No. 8824 approving incurrence of indebtedness by Moore Economic Development Authority
Approving indebtedness not to exceed $5,900,000 for Municipal Capital Improvements, including land purchase, fire engine, fire station improvements, and City Hall improvements.
Resolution No. 8024 adopting 2024 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant program
Adopting the 2024 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and authorizing submission to HUD, allocating funds for various public services and infrastructure projects.
Approval of sign relocation and lease agreement with Lamar Advertising
Approval of a 20-year lease agreement with Lamar Advertising for a new billboard location on 19th Street, compensating for the removal of a previous billboard at the animal shelter site.
Amendment No. 3 to SE 4th Street BNSF railroad underpass final plan agreement
Approval of a $550,000 amendment to the engineering agreement for the SE 4th Street BNSF railroad underpass, covering additional services due to right-of-way, signal upgrades, hydraulic reports, ODOT standard changes, and BNSF coordination.
Amendment No. 1 to Freeze and Nicholls agreement for Telephone Road reconstruction
Approval of a $10,000 amendment for additional ODOT requirements, including an environmental process, due to federal and state funding for the Telephone Road (SW 19th St to SW 34th St) reconstruction project.
Amendment No. 1 to TEIM Design PC agreement for NW 27th Street & Shields Boulevard intersection reconstruction
Approval of an $8,200 amendment for additional ODOT requirements, including an environmental process, due to federal and state funding for the NW 27th Street and Shields Boulevard intersection reconstruction project.
Resolution No. 8124 authorizing GIS improvements grant application
Authorizing the city to submit a grant application to the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority for $69,548 for GIS improvements to meet state Next Generation 911 standards.
Approval of proposal from Signs Consulting for CAD/RMS professional consulting services
Approval of a $99,650 proposal from Signs Consulting for professional consulting services to identify and select a new computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and public safety records management system (RMS).
Appointment of members to the Planning Commission
Consider the appointment of David Jennings, Zane Whitechurch, and David Welchel to serve three-year terms on the Planning Commission.
Approval of new job description for Police Standards Administrator
Approval of a new full-time job description for Police Standards Administrator, responsible for policy drafting, accreditation management, and audits.
Approval of new job description for Parks and Cemetery Horticulture Worker 2
Approval of a new full-time job description for Parks and Cemetery Horticulture Worker 2, responsible for a small crew in beautifying city parks and cemetery grounds.
Budgeted purchase of John Deere 333 P compact track loader
Approval of the budgeted purchase of a John Deere 333 P compact track loader with attachments for $140,400 for Streets and Drainage and Public Works.
More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Approval of consent docket items A and B for the Public Works Authority.
Resolution No. 26924 of the More Public Works Authority authorizing an agreement of support
Authorizing an agreement of support between the Public Works Authority and the Economic Development Authority pertaining to the Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2024.
Budgeted purchase of two Battle LE2 crane carrier cab and chassis
Approval of the budgeted purchase of two Battle LE2 crane carrier cab and chassis with CNG fueled engines for $429,450 for sanitation.
Budgeted purchase of two Healey DPF Python 33-yard refuge compactor bodies
Approval of the budgeted purchase of two Healey DPF Python 33-yard full eject style refuge compactor bodies for $590,000 for sanitation.
Approval of master software service agreement and budgeted purchase of routing software for sanitation division
Approval of a master software service agreement and budgeted purchase of routing software from Rubicon Global LLC for $345,789 to digitize and optimize sanitation routes and improve customer service.
More Risk Management Consent Docket
Approval of consent docket items A and B for the Risk Management meeting.
More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
Approval of consent docket item A for the Economic Development Authority.
Resolution No. 2824 of the More Economic Development Authority authorizing issuance of sales tax revenue note
Authorizing the issuance of a sales tax revenue note not to exceed $5,900,000 for financing municipal capital improvements, including land purchase, City Hall remodel, fire station expansion, and additional fire engine.
Citizens Forum
Public comments on items not on the agenda, specifically traffic, street conditions, and sidewalks in the Main and Turner neighborhood.
Items from City Council Trustees
Announcements and updates from City Council members.
Items from City Manager
Updates from the City Manager.
Executive Session - Marlene Ru vs. City of Moore
Discussion regarding Marlene Ru vs. the City of Moore case number CJ 2017-1261.
Executive Session - Harry Jake Corey claim against City of Moore
Discussion regarding a pending claim by Harry Jake Corey on behalf of Deborah Wilson against the City of Moore.