Meeting Summary
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
05:00Approved a new job description for Parks and Cemetery Inspector, assigning it to paygrade 109, replacing the inactive horticulturist position.
SW 19th Street and South Broadway Drive Intersection Reconstruction
06:40Adopted 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.
LED Arterial Signage Upgrades along 19th Street Corridor
08:30Adopted 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.
Multi-Polymer Traffic Striping in Various Locations
09:50Adopted 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.
Traffic Signal Detection and Emergency Preemption Upgrades
11:30Adopted 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.
Revisions to Home Repair Program Manual
12:50Approved 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.
Engineering Services for Riverwalk Drive and SW 19th Street Intersection
14:30Approved 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.
Purchase of Utility Vehicles
16:20Authorized 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.
Solicit Bids for Buck Thomas Park Restroom Facilities
17:10Authorized staff to solicit bids for new restroom facilities at Buck Thomas Park's baseball complex.
Award Bid for Eight Fleet Vehicles
18:50Awarded bid number 2026-00002 to Confidence Ford for the budgeted purchase of eight fleet vehicles (four marked, four unmarked) for $337,384.
Purchase of In-Car Video Systems
19:50Authorized the budgeted purchase of four in-car video systems and related equipment from Motorola Solutions for $29,790.40.
Purchase of Safety Equipment for Fleet Vehicles
20:30Authorized the budgeted purchase of safety equipment for installation on eight fleet vehicles from Dana Safety Supply for $62,218.10.
Purchase of Mobile Radios
21:20Authorized the budgeted purchase of eight mobile radios from L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. for $45,386.96.
Purchase of Cargo Containers for Fire Department Training
22:50Authorized the budgeted purchase of one 20-foot and nine 40-foot cargo containers for fire department training purposes for $43,850.
Ordinance Amending Vehicle Collision Code
24:20Approved Ordinance 106925, requiring vehicles involved in property-damage-only collisions to move off the roadway to a safe location.
Ordinance Prohibiting Marijuana in Moving Vehicles
25:40Approved 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.
Transfer to Reserve Fund
26:50Approved a transfer of $1 million from the general fund to the reserve fund, bringing the reserve balance close to $7 million.
Purchase of Ford F600 Chassis (MPWA)
28:50Authorized the budgeted purchase of a 2026 Ford F600 chassis for the public utilities division for $71,836.
Purchase of High-Pressure Jetting Unit (MPWA)
30:00Authorized 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.
OWRB Financial Assistance for Wastewater Improvements (MPWA)
31:40Adopted Resolution 27225, agreeing to file an application with the Oklahoma Water Resource Board for financial assistance for wastewater system improvements.
Intent to Expend Funds for Wastewater Improvements (MPWA)
32:40Adopted Resolution 27325, declaring the intent to expend certain funds for wastewater treatment plant improvements, to be reimbursed from debt proceeds.
Executive Session Action
36:00Following an executive session to discuss pending court case CJ2023-467, staff was directed to proceed as instructed.
Upcoming Community Events
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.
Red Ribbon Parade
Starts at 1:00 PM.
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.
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).
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).
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).
Home Repair Program Grant Increase
Maximum grant award for the home repair program increased from $5,000 to $8,000.
Professional Engineering Services for Riverwalk Drive and SW 19th Street Intersection
Agreement with Team Design PLLC for design of intersection improvements.
Purchase of Utility Vehicles
Purchase of one 2026 Club Car Carryall 500 and one 2026 Club Car Tempo four-passenger gas vehicle.
Purchase of Eight Fleet Vehicles
Awarded bid to Confidence Ford for eight new fleet vehicles (four marked, four unmarked).
Purchase of Four In-Car Video Systems
Purchase from Motorola Solutions using NASPO mobile video contract.
Purchase of Safety Equipment for Fleet Vehicles
Purchase from Dana Safety Supply using state contract for installation on eight fleet vehicles.
Purchase of Eight Mobile Radios
Purchase from L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. using Sourcewell contract.
Purchase of Cargo Containers for Fire Department Training
Purchase of one 20-foot and nine 40-foot cargo containers from Storage Equipment Company.
Transfer to Reserve Fund
Transfer from the general fund to the reserve fund at the end of the fiscal year.
Purchase of 2026 Ford F600 Chassis (MPWA)
Purchase from Bob Moore Ford for the public utilities division.
Purchase of High-Pressure Jetting Unit (MPWA)
Purchase from JNR equipment for installation on the new Ford F600 chassis for sewer cleaning.
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.
Item 2: Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Item 3: Approval of a new job description for Parks and Cemetery Inspector
Assigning it to paygrade 109 and making the horticulturist position inactive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Item 8: Approval of revisions made to the city of Moore home repair program manual
Adding eligibility requirements and increasing the maximum grant award.
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.
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.
Item 11: Authorizing staff to solicit bids for restroom facilities at Buck Thomas Park
For the baseball complex restrooms at 1901 Northeast 12 Street.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Item 20 (MPWA): Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Moore Public Works Authority.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Item 25 (MRM): Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Moore Risk Management meeting.
Item 27 (MEDA): Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Moore Economic Development Authority meeting.
Item 28: New Business
No public speakers; council and staff updates provided.
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.