Skip to main content
Civic Transparency Platform
City Council Meeting

September 19, 2023 City Council Meeting

September 19, 2023 Moore, OK
Watch Video
Subscribe

Get notified when new summaries are available.

Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved several significant financial and administrative items, including the transfer of $1.5 million to the General Fund Reserve, bringing it to 37.5% of its target. They also approved the purchase of the former Sun State Building at 2001 North Moore Avenue for $875,000 to house the street division, which is expected to save future construction costs. Other key decisions included the approval of a treatment plan for a condemned property, updated city standards for infrastructure development, and the budget for furnishings for the new Moore Police Advancement Center.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Docket

01:45

Approved minutes from previous meetings, contracts for CDBG funds, a temporary construction easement, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024.

Approved

Annual Actuarial Report

18:00

Received and accepted the annual Actuarial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, which evaluates risk for workers' compensation, health insurance, and general liability.

Accepted

Property Condemnation Appeal (2873 Woodlawn Drive)

24:40

Affirmed the administrative officer's findings that the house is dilapidated and approved a treatment plan for repairs, extending the deadline to February of next year.

Approved

2023 City of Moore Standards and Specifications

28:30

Approved updated standards for infrastructure development, including requirements for Geotech reports and an increased right-of-way width for arterial streets.

Approved

Taser 7 Bundle Purchase

31:00

Approved payment three of five in the amount of $41,588.82 for a five-year taser 7 bundle purchase for 60 taser devices.

Approved

Solicit Bids for Fleet Vehicles

33:30

Authorized the police department to solicit bids for the budgeted purchase of eight fleet vehicles, acknowledging the volatile automotive market.

Approved

Furnishings for Moore Police Advancement Center

40:00

Approved a budget purchase of $98,220.25 for furnishings, including chairs, training tables, and desks, for the new Police Advancement Center.

Approved

ACOG Air Quality Small Grant Application

42:00

Adopted Resolution No. 59-23, authorizing the city to submit an application to ACOG for a grant to fund a 10-foot wide multi-use trail along Bryant Avenue.

Adopted

Table Tennis Program Agreement

43:40

Approved a Sports Association agreement for the 2023-24 table tennis program at the Moore Community Center.

Approved

General Fund Reserve Transfer

46:00

Approved transferring $1.5 million to the general fund Reserve fund, increasing its balance to $4.5 million.

Approved

Purchase of Real Property (2001 N Moore Ave)

48:00

Adopted Resolution No. 60-23, approving the purchase of the former Sun State Building located at 2001 North Moore Avenue to house the street division.

Adopted

Letter of Intent for Opioid Abatement Grant

49:40

Authorized the city manager to execute a letter of intent to pursue a grant from the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board.

Approved

PWA Property Purchase (2001 N Moore Ave)

51:40

Authorized the purchase of property located at 2001 North Moore Avenue in the amount of $875,000.

Approved

PWA Commission Payment

52:30

Approved a payment of $26,250 to Price Edwards and Company LLC for commission on the sale of the property at 2001 North Moore Avenue.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

2023-2024

Table Tennis Program

Held at the Moore Community Center on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 PM to 4 PM.

Ongoing (post-opening)

Moore Police Advancement Center Activities

Will host community forums, community events, Homeowner Association meetings, and serve as a hub for social services and training.

Financial Matters

FY 2023-2024 Claims and Expenditures (City Council)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year.

$2,904,456.74

Taser 7 Bundle Purchase (Payment 3 of 5)

Annual payment for a five-year taser 7 bundle purchase for 60 taser devices.

$41,588.82

Furnishings for Moore Police Advancement Center

Budgeted purchase for chairs, training tables, desks, and other furnishings.

$98,220.25

ACOG Air Quality Small Grant City Match

City's required 20% match contribution for a multi-use trail project estimated at $1,169,000.

$233,800

Transfer to General Fund Reserve Fund

Transfer of excess revenues over expenditures from FY 2023 to the General Fund Reserve fund.

$1,500,000

Purchase of Property at 2001 North Moore Avenue

Purchase price for the former Sun State Building to house the street division.

$875,000

Commission for Property Sale (2001 North Moore Avenue)

Payment to Price Edwards and Company LLC for commission on the property purchase.

$26,250

FY 2023-2024 Claims and Expenditures (Public Works Authority)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Public Works Authority.

$578,145.81

FY 2023-2024 Claims and Expenditures (Risk Management)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for Risk Management.

$271,923.90

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • Property condemnation repairs at 2873 Woodlawn Drive by February of next year.
  • Next staff meeting for 2873 Woodlawn Drive scheduled for December 18th.
  • Moore Police Advancement Center completion in 6-8 weeks, with furniture lead time of 8-9 weeks.
  • ACOG Air Quality Small Grant award anticipated in November, with notice to proceed in December/January.

Watch For

  • Solicitation of bids for eight police fleet vehicles, anticipated in Spring for 2025 models.
  • Further updates on the Moore Police Advancement Center's opening and community engagement.

Announcements

  • The city's General Fund Reserve is now at 37.5% of its target after the $1.5 million transfer.
  • The Moore Police Advancement Center received its full permitting today, with construction expected to be completed in 6-8 weeks.

Agenda Summary

2. Consent Docket

Approval of multiple routine administrative and financial matters.

Approved

2a.

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting held September 5th, 2023.

Approved

2b.

Receive the minutes of the regular parks board meeting held August 1st, 2023.

Approved

2c.

Approved contracts with Aging Services, Bethesda Youth and Family, Mary Abbott Children's House, Saint Vincent De Paul, Metropolitan Fair Housing, Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity, and The Virtue Center for using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and CDBG COVID-19 funds.

Approved

2d.

Accept a 300-301 square foot temporary construction easement from the Central Church of Christ holding company for construction of the Eastern Avenue Phase Two project.

Approved

2e.

Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $2,904,456.74.

Approved

3.

Receive a report from Select Actuarial Services and accept the annual Actuarial report for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2023.

Accepted

4.

Consider an appeal of an administrative order condemning property located at 2873 Woodlawn Drive.

Approved

5.

Consider approval of the 2023 City of Moore standards and specifications to be used for infrastructure development within the city.

Approved

6.

Consider approval of payment three of five in the amount of $41,588.82 on a five-year taser 7 bundle purchase from Axon Enterprises for 60 taser devices.

Approved

7.

Consider authorizing the police department to solicit bids for the budgeted purchase of eight fleet vehicles.

Approved

8.

Consider approval of a budget purchase for the Furnishings for the Moore Police Advancement Center in the amount of $98,220.25 to Bill Warren Office Products as the lowest quote.

Approved

9.

Consider adopting Resolution No. 59-23 authorizing the City of Moore to submit an application to the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) for the Air Quality Small Grant Program Capital Planning and Resiliency.

Adopted

10.

Consider approval of a Sports Association agreement for the 2023-24 table tennis program at the Moore Community Center Parks and Recreation.

Approved

11.

Consider approval of transferring the amount of $1.5 million to the general fund into the general fund Reserve fund.

Approved

12.

Consider adopting Resolution No. 60-23 approving the purchase of certain real property located at 2001 North Moore Avenue, approving the final purchase of said real property, and directing the city manager designee to execute necessary documents.

Adopted

12.1 (Addendum)

Consider authorizing and sending city managers to execute a letter of intent to pursue a grant from the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board.

Approved

13. Public Works Authority Consent Docket

Approval of routine administrative and financial matters for the Public Works Authority.

Approved

13a.

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held September 5th, 2023.

Approved

13b.

Ratify and accept the annual Actuarial report for fiscal year ended June 30th, 2023.

Approved

13c.

Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24 in the amount of $578,145.81.

Approved

14.

Consider authorizing the purchase of property located at 2001 North Moore Avenue in the amount of $875,000.

Approved

15.

Consider approval of a payment to Price Edwards and Company LLC in the amount of $26,250 for Commission of sale of property located at 2001 North Moore Avenue.

Approved

16. Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket

Approval of routine administrative and financial matters for Risk Management.

Approved

16a.

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management meeting held September 5th, 2023.

Approved

16b.

Ratify and accept the annual Actuarial report for fiscal year ended June 30th, 2023.

Approved

16c.

Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-24 in the amount of $271,923.90.

Approved

18. Moore Economic Development Authority Consent Docket

Approval of routine administrative matters for the Economic Development Authority.

Approved

18a.

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Economic Development Authority meeting held August 21st, 2023.

Approved

19. New Business

Opportunity for public comment and items from city council trustees and city trust manager.

Information Only

19a.

Public comments.

No Action

19b.

Items from the city council trustees.

Information Only

19c.

Items from the city trust manager.

Information Only

20. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting.

Approved