Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the renewal of an existing half-cent sales tax for another four years, allocating funds to residential streets, public safety equipment, and operations. Key decisions included authorizing the purchase of 49 new city vehicles using ARPA funds and approving the acquisition of 10 license plate reader cameras to enhance crime prevention and investigation. The council also adopted new rules for city cemeteries and authorized participation in the Oklahoma opioid crisis settlement.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket Approval
01:45The consent docket, including minutes, easements, and claims/expenditures for FY 21-22 and FY 22-23, was approved.
Sales Tax Extension Election
03:00Resolution Number 30-22 was adopted, authorizing an election to extend an existing one-half of one percent sales tax for another four years, with funds allocated to streets and public safety.
Sales Tax Ordinance Amendment
04:00Ordinance Number 1015-22 was adopted, amending the city's sales tax ordinance to provide for the renewal and levying of the existing one-half of one percent sales tax.
Conveyance of Property to Urban Renewal Authority
05:20Resolution Number 31-22 was adopted, authorizing the conveyance of 82 city-owned parcels in Cleveland Heights to the Moore Urban Renewal Authority.
Execution of Quick Claim Deed
07:30The execution of a quick claim deed conveying city-owned lots in Cleveland Heights to the Moore Urban Renewal Authority was approved.
DirecTV Agreement Renewal
09:50The renewal of an agreement with DirecTV to provide U-Verse IPTV video services for a five-year term was approved.
Cemetery Decorative Items Ordinance
15:20Ordinance Number 105-222 was adopted, amending rules for the removal of flowers and decorative items from city-owned cemeteries, specifying monthly removal of prohibited items.
Cemetery Rules and Regulations
16:50Resolution Number 24-22 was adopted, establishing new rules and regulations for Moore's Cemetery and Smith Cemetery.
FY 22-23 Budget Supplement
18:00A budget supplement was approved to allocate additional hotel motel funds for park trash receptacles and Buck Thomas parking lot improvements.
Eastern Avenue Project Inspection Services
21:30A proposal with Benchmark Construction Engineering and Inspection for $82,343.80 for inspection and materials testing services for the Eastern Avenue Phase 1 rehabilitation project was approved.
Purchase of City Vehicles
23:30Bid Number 23-002 was awarded to Confidence Ford for the purchase of 49 city vehicles, including 39 for the police department, using ARPA funds.
Flock Safety LPR Cameras
29:50A quote from Flock Safety for $25,000 for the purchase of 10 License Plate Reader (LPR) crime prevention and investigation cameras was accepted.
Opioid Settlement Participation
31:50Authorization was granted for the City Manager to execute the subdivision settlement participation form to receive benefits from the Oklahoma opioid crisis settlement.
Public Works Authority Consent Docket
33:00The Public Works Authority consent docket, including minutes and claims/expenditures for FY 21-22 and FY 22-23, was approved.
PWA Vehicle Purchase
34:00Bid Number 23002 was awarded for the purchase of one Ford F-150 Super Cab 4x4 for the Sanitation Department.
Risk Management Consent Docket
35:20The Moore Risk Management consent docket, including minutes and claims/expenditures for FY 22-23, was approved.
Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
36:50The Moore Economic Development Authority consent docket, including minutes from the July 18, 2022 meeting, was approved.
Executive Session Claim (Jim Buxton)
40:30Following executive session, a motion was made and approved to deny the pending claim filed by Jim Buxton on behalf of Victi Corbin against the City of Moore.
Executive Session Case (Donald Timberlake)
41:00Following executive session, a motion was made and approved to proceed as directed regarding pending case number CJ-2022-749 filed by Donald Timberlake on behalf of Wellington's Savings Fund Society against the City of Moore.
Financial Matters
Claims and expenditures for Fiscal Year 21-22
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Claims and expenditures for Fiscal Year 22-23
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Fiscal Year 22-23 Budget Supplement
Budgeting additional hotel motel funds for park trash receptacles and Buck Thomas parking lot improvements.
Proposal with Benchmark Construction Engineering and Inspection
Inspection services and materials testing for the Eastern Avenue Phase 1 rehabilitation project.
Purchase of 49 City Vehicles
Awarding bid for the purchase of 39 police vehicles and 11 vehicles for other city departments, funded by ARPA money.
Quote from Flock Safety for LPR Cameras
Purchase of 10 License Plate Reader crime prevention and investigation cameras.
Opioid Crisis Settlement Participation
Authorization to participate in the Oklahoma opioid crisis settlement, with an estimated total settlement of $22 million.
Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 21-22
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 22-23
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Public Works Authority Purchase of Ford F-150
Awarding bid for the purchase of one Ford F-150 Super Cab 4x4 for the Sanitation Department.
Moore Risk Management Claims and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 22-23
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Bids for the Eastern Avenue Phase 1 rehabilitation project are expected to open next Friday, August 26th.
- Phase 2 of The Station expansion is anticipated with slight adjustments to plans.
- The Oklahoma City Police Department is developing a real-time crime lab, which may integrate with the new LPR system.
- Distribution of opioid settlement funds is estimated to occur around December.
Announcements
- A council member recognized the excellent police and fire presence at a recent event at the Moore High School stadium.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes from the special city council meeting (August 3, 2022), receive minutes from the regular parks board meeting (June 7, 2022), accept a permanent easement along Northeastern Avenue, accept a utility easement on Lot 2 Block 5 Estates of Belmar 3, and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for fiscal years 21-22 and 22-23.
Item 3: Resolution Number 30-22
Authorizing and calling an election to submit to voters the question of extending an existing one-half of one percent sales tax, with funds designated for residential streets, public safety equipment, and public safety operations.
Item 4: Ordinance Number 1015-22
Amending the city's sales tax ordinance to provide for the renewing, levying, and assessing of an existing one-half of one percent sales tax, serving as a companion item for the November ballot.
Item 5: Resolution Number 31-22
Authorizing the conveyance of property, specifically 82 parcels in Cleveland Heights, to the Moore Urban Renewal Authority in accordance with the Cleveland Heights Urban Renewal Plan.
Item 6: Quick Claim Deed Execution
Consider authorizing the execution of a quick claim deed conveying city-owned lots located in Cleveland Heights Edition to the Moore Urban Renewal Authority, a companion item to Resolution 31-22.
Item 7: Presentation from TAP Architecture
Receive a presentation regarding the proposed Station expansion, noting that due to increased construction costs, the scope of Phase 1 has been reduced.
Item 8: DirecTV Agreement Renewal
Consider renewal of an agreement with DirecTV to provide U-Verse IPTV video services within the city limits of Moore for a five-year term ending December 31, 2027, reflecting an ownership change from AT&T.
Item 9: Ordinance Number 105-222
Amending Part 11 Chapter 3 Section 11-310 concerning the removal of flowers and other decorative items from city-owned cemeteries, specifying that prohibited items will be removed during the first full week of every month.
Item 10: Resolution Number 24-22
Adopting rules and regulations concerning Moore's Cemetery and Smith Cemetery, effective upon approval and remaining in effect until modified, amended, or repealed.
Item 11: Fiscal Year 22-23 Budget Supplement
Consider approval of a budget supplement to budget additional hotel motel funds and related expenses for park trash receptacles and Buck Thomas parking lot improvements.
Item 12: Proposal with Benchmark Construction Engineering and Inspection
Consider approval of a proposal in the amount of $82,343.80 for inspection services and materials testing for the Eastern Avenue Phase 1 rehabilitation project.
Item 13: Awarding Bid Number 23-002 for City Vehicles
Awarding bid for the purchase of 49 city vehicles (39 police, 11 other departments) to Confidence Ford, utilizing ARPA funds.
Item 14: Quote from Flock Safety for LPR Cameras
Consider acceptance of a quote in the amount of $25,000 for the purchase of 10 LPR (License Plate Reader) crime prevention and investigation cameras to integrate with existing private LPRs and a metro-wide law enforcement network.
Item 15: Opioid Settlement Participation Form
Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute the subdivision settlement participation form to obtain benefits from the Oklahoma opioid crisis settlement agreement.
Item 16: Public Works Authority Meeting Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes of the special city council meeting (August 3, 2022) and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for fiscal years 21-22 and 22-23.
Item 17: Public Works Authority Bid Number 23002
Consider awarding bid for the purchase of one Ford F-150 Super Cab 4x4 for the Sanitation Department, a companion item to Item 13.
Item 18: Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes of the special Moore Risk Management meeting (August 3, 2022) and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23.
Item 20: Moore Economic Development Authority Meeting Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes of the regular Moore Economic Development Authority meeting held July 18, 2022.
Item 21A: Citizens Signed Up to Speak
Opportunity for citizens to address the council.
Item 21B: Items from the City Council or Trustees
Council members shared updates or observations.
Item 21C: Items from the City Trust Manager
City Trust Manager provided updates.
Item 22A: Executive Session - Pending Claim
Discuss considering and taking possible action regarding a pending claim filed from Jim Buxton on behalf of Victi Corbin against the City of Moore.
Item 22B: Executive Session - Pending Case
Discuss considering and taking possible actions regarding pending case number CJ-2022-749 filed in Cleveland County by Donald Timberlake on behalf of Wellington's Savings Fund Society against the City of Moore.