Skip to main content
Civic Transparency Platform
City Council Meeting

October 21, 2025 City Council Meeting

October 21, 2025 Moore, OK
Watch Video
Subscribe

Get notified when new summaries are available.

Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved numerous resolutions for ACOG grant funding for various infrastructure and safety projects, including intersection improvements, LED signage, traffic striping, and signal upgrades. Key financial decisions included transferring $1 million to the reserve fund and approving several budgeted purchases for fleet vehicles, equipment, and fire department training. The council also adopted ordinances related to post-collision vehicle movement and marijuana consumption in vehicles, and revised the home repair program manual.

Key Decisions & Votes

New Parks and Cemetery Inspector Job Description

05:00

Approved a new job description for Parks and Cemetery Inspector, assigning it to paygrade 109, replacing the inactive horticulturist position.

Approved

SW 19th Street and South Broadway Drive Intersection Reconstruction

06:40

Adopted Resolution 11725 programming the reconstruction and widening of the SW 19th Street and South Broadway Drive intersection as a surface transportation block grant project, with an estimated city contribution of $1,164,718.

Adopted

LED Arterial Signage Upgrades along 19th Street Corridor

08:30

Adopted Resolution 11825 programming LED arterial signage upgrades along the 19th Street corridor from Santa Fe Avenue to Eastern Avenue as a safety project, with an estimated cost of $417,949 and no city match.

Adopted

Multi-Polymer Traffic Striping in Various Locations

09:50

Adopted Resolution 11925 programming the application of multi-polymer traffic striping in various locations as a safety project, with an estimated cost of $919,939 and no city match.

Adopted

Traffic Signal Detection and Emergency Preemption Upgrades

11:30

Adopted Resolution 12025 programming traffic signal detection and emergency preemption upgrades along the Telephone Road corridor as a safety project, with an estimated cost of $1,589,128 and no city match.

Adopted

Revisions to Home Repair Program Manual

12:50

Approved revisions to the city's home repair program manual, including new eligibility requirements and increasing the maximum grant award from $5,000 to $8,000.

Approved

Engineering Services for Riverwalk Drive and SW 19th Street Intersection

14:30

Approved an agreement with Team Design PLLC for $85,640 for professional engineering services to improve the Riverwalk Drive and SW 19th Street intersection, including signal elimination and traffic flow adjustments.

Approved

Purchase of Utility Vehicles

16:20

Authorized the budgeted purchase of one 2026 Club Car Carryall 500 gas utility vehicle and one 2026 Club Car Tempo four-passenger gas vehicle for $26,360.

Approved

Solicit Bids for Buck Thomas Park Restroom Facilities

17:10

Authorized staff to solicit bids for new restroom facilities at Buck Thomas Park's baseball complex.

Approved

Award Bid for Eight Fleet Vehicles

18:50

Awarded bid number 2026-00002 to Confidence Ford for the budgeted purchase of eight fleet vehicles (four marked, four unmarked) for $337,384.

Approved

Purchase of In-Car Video Systems

19:50

Authorized the budgeted purchase of four in-car video systems and related equipment from Motorola Solutions for $29,790.40.

Approved

Purchase of Safety Equipment for Fleet Vehicles

20:30

Authorized the budgeted purchase of safety equipment for installation on eight fleet vehicles from Dana Safety Supply for $62,218.10.

Approved

Purchase of Mobile Radios

21:20

Authorized the budgeted purchase of eight mobile radios from L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. for $45,386.96.

Approved

Purchase of Cargo Containers for Fire Department Training

22:50

Authorized the budgeted purchase of one 20-foot and nine 40-foot cargo containers for fire department training purposes for $43,850.

Approved

Ordinance Amending Vehicle Collision Code

24:20

Approved Ordinance 106925, requiring vehicles involved in property-damage-only collisions to move off the roadway to a safe location.

Approved

Ordinance Prohibiting Marijuana in Moving Vehicles

25:40

Approved Ordinance 107025, prohibiting the transportation of an open container of marijuana or consumption of marijuana while operating a moving vehicle, aligning with new state law.

Approved

Transfer to Reserve Fund

26:50

Approved a transfer of $1 million from the general fund to the reserve fund, bringing the reserve balance close to $7 million.

Approved

Purchase of Ford F600 Chassis (MPWA)

28:50

Authorized the budgeted purchase of a 2026 Ford F600 chassis for the public utilities division for $71,836.

Approved

Purchase of High-Pressure Jetting Unit (MPWA)

30:00

Authorized the budgeted purchase of a skid-mounted high-pressure jetting unit for $136,596, to be installed on the new Ford F600 chassis for sewer system cleaning.

Approved

OWRB Financial Assistance for Wastewater Improvements (MPWA)

31:40

Adopted Resolution 27225, agreeing to file an application with the Oklahoma Water Resource Board for financial assistance for wastewater system improvements.

Adopted

Intent to Expend Funds for Wastewater Improvements (MPWA)

32:40

Adopted Resolution 27325, declaring the intent to expend certain funds for wastewater treatment plant improvements, to be reimbursed from debt proceeds.

Adopted

Executive Session Action

36:00

Following an executive session to discuss pending court case CJ2023-467, staff was directed to proceed as instructed.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

October 23rd through 31st, 2025

Red Ribbon Week

City-wide drug prevention education, with the theme 'Life is a puzzle. So do it drug-free.' The Southwest 34th Street Bridge will be lit with red lights.

Saturday

Red Ribbon Parade

Starts at 1:00 PM.

Saturday evening

Haunt Oldtown

Details not specified, but occurring after the Red Ribbon Parade.

Financial Matters

SW 19th Street and South Broadway Drive Intersection Reconstruction (City Match)

City's 20% contribution for the Surface Transportation Block Grant project.

$1,164,718

LED Arterial Signage Upgrades (Grant Funded)

Full cost of LED street sign upgrades along 19th Street corridor, fully covered by ACOG safety project grant (no city match).

$417,949

Multi-Polymer Traffic Striping (Grant Funded)

Full cost of pavement markings and multi-polymer roadway striping, fully covered by ACOG safety project grant (no city match).

$919,939

Traffic Signal Detection and Emergency Preemption Upgrades (Grant Funded)

Full cost of upgrading signal lights and vehicle detection systems along Telephone Road corridor, fully covered by ACOG safety project grant (no city match).

$1,589,128

Home Repair Program Grant Increase

Maximum grant award for the home repair program increased from $5,000 to $8,000.

$8,000

Professional Engineering Services for Riverwalk Drive and SW 19th Street Intersection

Agreement with Team Design PLLC for design of intersection improvements.

$85,640

Purchase of Utility Vehicles

Purchase of one 2026 Club Car Carryall 500 and one 2026 Club Car Tempo four-passenger gas vehicle.

$26,360

Purchase of Eight Fleet Vehicles

Awarded bid to Confidence Ford for eight new fleet vehicles (four marked, four unmarked).

$337,384

Purchase of Four In-Car Video Systems

Purchase from Motorola Solutions using NASPO mobile video contract.

$29,790.40

Purchase of Safety Equipment for Fleet Vehicles

Purchase from Dana Safety Supply using state contract for installation on eight fleet vehicles.

$62,218.10

Purchase of Eight Mobile Radios

Purchase from L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. using Sourcewell contract.

$45,386.96

Purchase of Cargo Containers for Fire Department Training

Purchase of one 20-foot and nine 40-foot cargo containers from Storage Equipment Company.

$43,850

Transfer to Reserve Fund

Transfer from the general fund to the reserve fund at the end of the fiscal year.

$1,000,000

Purchase of 2026 Ford F600 Chassis (MPWA)

Purchase from Bob Moore Ford for the public utilities division.

$71,836

Purchase of High-Pressure Jetting Unit (MPWA)

Purchase from JNR equipment for installation on the new Ford F600 chassis for sewer cleaning.

$136,596

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • New state law regarding marijuana in vehicles goes into effect November 1st.

Watch For

  • City retreat in February (councilors to consider discussion topics)
  • Completion of City Hall second-floor renovations
  • Beginning of construction in the Community Development area

Announcements

  • Proclamation declaring October 23rd through 31st, 2025 as Red Ribbon Week in the city of Moore.
  • Renovation of City Hall continues, with the second floor nearing completion.
  • Demolition in the Community Development area is complete, and construction will begin soon.
  • The police department's 'Burgers and Badges' event was successful, with approximately 200 attendees.

Agenda Summary

Item C: Proclamation declaring October 23rd through 31st, 2025 as Red Ribbon Week

Proclamation promoting drug education and drug-free lifestyles.

Adopted

Item 2: Consent Docket

Approval of routine administrative items.

Approved

Item 3: Approval of a new job description for Parks and Cemetery Inspector

Assigning it to paygrade 109 and making the horticulturist position inactive.

Approved

Item 4: Adopting Resolution number 11725 programming the reconstruction and widening of Southwest 19th Street and South Broadway Drive intersection

As a surface transportation block grant urbanized area project.

Adopted

Item 5: Adopting Resolution number 11825 programming LED arterial signage upgrades along 19th Street corridor

From Santa Fe Avenue to Eastern Avenue as a surface transportation block grant urbanized area safety project.

Adopted

Item 6: Adopting Resolution number 11925 programming the application of the multi-polymer traffic striping in various locations

As a surface transportation block grant urbanization area safety project.

Adopted

Item 7: Adopting Resolution number 12025 programming traffic signal detection and emergency preemption upgrades along telephone road corridor

From north northwest 5th street to southwest 34th as a surface transportation block grant urbanized area safety project.

Adopted

Item 8: Approval of revisions made to the city of Moore home repair program manual

Adding eligibility requirements and increasing the maximum grant award.

Approved

Item 9: Approving an agreement with Team Design PLLC in the amount of $85,640 for professional engineering services for improvements to the Riverwalk Drive and Southwest 19th Street intersection

To eliminate a traffic signal and improve traffic flow.

Approved

Item 10: Authorizing the purchase of one 2026 club carry all 500 gas utility vehicle and one 2026 club car temp four passenger gas vehicle

From Clear Creek Golf car and utility vehicles for $26,360.

Approved

Item 11: Authorizing staff to solicit bids for restroom facilities at Buck Thomas Park

For the baseball complex restrooms at 1901 Northeast 12 Street.

Approved

Item 12: Awarding bid number 2026-00002 for the budgeted purchase of eight fleet vehicles to Confidence Ford

In the amount of $337,384 as the lowest bidder.

Approved

Item 13: Authorizing the budgeted purchase of four incar video system and related equipment from Motorola Solutions

In the amount of $29,790.40 using the NASPO mobile video contract.

Approved

Item 14: Authorizing the budget purchase of safety equipment for the installation on eight fleet vehicles from fleet safety equipment

In the amount of $62,218.10 using state contract number SW0142.

Approved

Item 15: Authorizing the budget purchase of eight mobile radios from L3 Harris Technologies, Inc.

In the amount of $45,386.96 pursuant to Sourcewell contract.

Approved

Item 16: Authorizing the budget purchase of one 20 foot and nine 40 foot one trip cargo containers beige and color for fire department training

From storage equipment company in the amount of $43,850.

Approved

Item 17: Approval of ordinance number 106925 amending part 15 chapter 14 section 15-1402 of the Moore municipal code

By adding a requirement that vehicles involved in a collision involving property damage only move their vehicles off the roadway.

Approved

Item 18: Approval of ordinance number 107025 amending part 3 chapter 3-1 section 3-106 of the Moore municipal code

By adding a provision prohibiting the transportation of an open container of marijuana or the consumption of marijuana or marijuana smoke while operating a moving vehicle.

Approved

Item 19: Approving a transfer of $1 million from the general fund to the reserve fund

Annual transfer at the end of the fiscal year.

Approved

Item 20 (MPWA): Consent Docket

Approval of routine administrative items for the Moore Public Works Authority.

Approved

Item 21 (MPWA): Authorizing the budget purchase of a 2026 Ford F600 chassis XL 680A regular cab 4x4 6.7 L V8 diesel

From Bob Moore Ford in the amount of $71,836 for the public utilities division.

Approved

Item 22 (MPWA): Authorizing a budget purchase of a USJ 2040-750 skidmounted high-pressure jetting unit

From JNR equipment environmental truck sales for $136,596, including installation on the new Ford F600 chassis.

Approved

Item 23 (MPWA): Adoption of resolution number 27225 agreeing to file application with the Oklahoma Water Resource Board for financial assistance

For wastewater system improvements and authorizing professional service agreements.

Adopted

Item 24 (MPWA): Adoption of resolution number 27325 declaring the intent of the more public works authority to expend certain funds

In connection with wastewater treatment plan improvements and setting expenditures to be reimbursed from debt proceeds.

Adopted

Item 25 (MRM): Consent Docket

Approval of routine administrative items for the Moore Risk Management meeting.

Approved

Item 27 (MEDA): Consent Docket

Approval of routine administrative items for the Moore Economic Development Authority meeting.

Approved

Item 28: New Business

No public speakers; council and staff updates provided.

Information Only

Item 29: Executive Session

To discuss pending court case number CJ2023-467 filed by AEL Law Firm on behalf of James Thompson against the city of Moore.

Staff directed to proceed as instructed