Meeting Summary
The Moore City Council approved a sales tax rebate agreement with Quick Trip Corporation to fund $1.6 million in road improvements and adopted the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget totaling $123.5 million after a public hearing. Key decisions also included approving engineering services for a major intersection improvement and contracts for public works and aquatic center maintenance. Citizens provided input on library funding, council compensation, and a potential opt-in recycling program.
Key Decisions & Votes
National Public Works Week Proclamation
01:55A proclamation was read declaring May 21st-27th, 2023, as National Public Works Week, recognizing the vital contributions of public works professionals.
City Council Consent Docket
04:40The consent docket was approved, including minutes from previous meetings, relocation expenses for Tillerson Cabinet Company, a Public Works maintenance contract extension, and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 22-23.
Sales Tax Rebate Agreement with Quick Trip
19:50An agreement was approved for Quick Trip Corporation to front $1.6 million for widening North Moore Avenue and signalizing the Shields/North Moore intersection, with the city repaying the cost through a sales tax rebate.
NW 27th Street and Shields Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project
21:30An agreement with TEIM Design PLLC for $325,880 was approved for professional engineering services to design improvements for the Northwest 27th Street and Shields Boulevard intersection.
Annual Contract with Perry Weather
23:30The annual contract with Perry Weather for an integrated weather risk management system, costing $2,399 per year, was approved for use at the Buck Thomas baseball/softball fields and Aquatics area.
Painting of The Lazy River at The Station Aquatic Center
25:00A contract with Accent Painting Incorporated for $24,121.14 was approved for the painting of The Lazy River at The Station Aquatic Center, a budgeted item scheduled every three years.
Public Transportation Feasibility Study
26:40RFP number 23009 was awarded to Olson for a public transportation feasibility study, not to exceed $95,000, funded by CDBG and General Funds.
Donation of Surplus Police Interceptor Vehicles
28:00Three 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles were declared surplus and authorized for donation to the Oklahoma City Community College Police Department.
Purchase of Aquatic Center Pool Chemicals
29:30The budgeted purchase of up to five pallets of Pulsar to calcium hypochlorite brigettes from Sunbelt Pools for $22,209.80 was authorized for the care and cleanliness of The Station Aquatic Center pool.
More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
30:50The More Public Works Authority consent docket was approved, including minutes from the previous meeting and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 22-23.
More Risk Management Consent Docket
32:00The More Risk Management consent docket was approved, including minutes from the previous meeting and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 22-23.
More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
33:50The More Economic Development Authority consent docket was approved, including minutes from the April 17, 2023, meeting.
Upcoming Community Events
National Public Works Week
Proclaimed to recognize the contributions of Public Works professionals.
10th Anniversary of May 20th Tornado
Mentioned as a significant event with ceremonies and community remembrance.
Financial Matters
Relocation expenses for Tillerson Cabinet Company Incorporated
Approved for the relocation of a displaced business due to the Southeast 4th Street railroad underpass project.
City Council Claims and Expenditures (FY 22-23)
Approved and ratified for the fiscal year 2022-2023.
Proposed Fiscal Year 23-24 Budget
The city's proposed budget, representing a $13.2 million decrease from the previous fiscal year, primarily due to project completions and ARPA funding expiration.
Capital Outlay (FY 23-24 Budget)
Distributed across MPWA ($1.7M), general fund ($2M), hotel motel tax ($600k), and half-cent sales tax ($1.6M).
Water, Sewer, and Drainage Projects (FY 23-24 Budget)
Includes an 8-inch water line in South Gate, 12-inch water line loops, Westmore sewer line, and drainage projects.
Sidewalk Construction/Repair (FY 23-24 Budget)
Budgeted for sidewalk construction and repair.
Sales Tax Rebate Agreement with Quick Trip Corporation
Quick Trip will front this amount for road widening and intersection signalization, to be repaid by the city through sales tax rebates.
Professional Engineering Services for NW 27th Street and Shields Boulevard Intersection Improvement
Agreement with TEIM Design PLLC for design services.
Annual Contract with Perry Weather
Annual cost for an integrated weather risk management system.
Painting of The Lazy River at The Station Aquatic Center
Contract with Accent Painting Incorporated for aquatic facility maintenance.
Public Transportation Feasibility Study
Awarded to Olson, with $25,000 funded by CDBG and $70,000 from General Funds.
Purchase of Pulsar to calcium hypochlorite brigettes
Budgeted purchase of pool chemicals for The Station Aquatic Center.
More Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures (FY 22-23)
Approved and ratified for the fiscal year 2022-2023.
More Risk Management Claims and Expenditures (FY 22-23)
Approved and ratified for the fiscal year 2022-2023.
Public Comments
Three citizens spoke during the public hearing and citizens forum. Comments included concerns about library budget allocation versus recreation center funding, questions regarding the Quick Trip sales tax rebate agreement, and proposals for increasing council salaries, implementing an opt-in curbside recycling program, and recognizing Mayor Lewis.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Vote on a new library construction project
- Discussion on increasing city council salaries
- Exploration of an opt-in curbside recycling program
Announcements
- Proclamation declaring May 21st-27th, 2023, as National Public Works Week.
- Recognition of the 10th anniversary of the May 20th tornado.
Agenda Summary
Item C
Proclamation declaring May 21st-27th, 2023, as National Public Works week.
Item 2
Consent Docket, including minutes, relocation expenses for Tillerson Cabinet Company, Public Works maintenance contract extension, and claims and expenditures for FY 22-23.
Public Hearing
Review, discuss, and receive citizen input and comments regarding the Fiscal Year 23-24 budget.
Item 4
Consider approval of a sales tax rebate agreement with Quick Trip Corporation.
Item 5
Consider approval of an agreement with TEIM Design PLLC in the amount of $325,880 for professional Engineering Services for Northwest 27th Street and Shields Boulevard intersection Improvement project.
Item 6
Consider approval of the annual contract with Perry weather for an integrated weather risk management system in the amount of $2,399 per year.
Item 7
Consider approval of a contract with accent painting Incorporated for the painting of The Lazy River and the station Aquatic Center in the amount of $24,121.14.
Item 8
Consider awarding RFP number 23009 to the city of more public transportation feasibility study to Olson and the amount to not exceed $95,000.
Item 9
Consider declaring three 2013 Ford police interceptor utility vehicles as Surplus and authorize their donation to the Oklahoma City Community College Police Department.
Item 10
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of up to five pallets of Pulsar to calcium hypochlorite brigettes for the care and cleanliness of The Station Aquatic Center pool from Sunbelt pools in the amount of $22,209.80.
Item 11
Consent Docket for the More Public Works Authority, including minutes and claims and expenditures for FY 22-23.
Item 12
Consent Docket for the More Risk Management, including minutes and claims and expenditures for FY 22-23.
Item 14
Consent Docket for the More Economic Development Authority, including minutes from the April 17, 2023, meeting.
Item 15A
Citizens forum for items not on the agenda.
Item 15B
Items from the city council or trustees.
Item 15C
Items from the city of trust manager.
Item 16
Adjournment of the meeting.