Meeting Summary
The City Council discussed a change order for the Central Library public art piece and another for the East Norman recycling center pad, both of which were on the consent docket. The majority of the meeting focused on a continued discussion regarding a stormwater utility and capital bond program, with council members debating the timing of a vote (April ballot), the inclusion of a utility fee alongside capital bonds, and the structure of the utility fee (flat vs. tiered).
Key Decisions & Votes
Central Library Public Art Piece Change Order
00:00Approved a change order increasing the contract amount by $277,298 for the fabrication and installation of the public art piece for the Norman Forward Central Library project. The project is expected to be completed by May of next year.
East Norman Recycling Center Pad Change Order
10:00Approved a change order increasing the contract amount by $16,393.47 to complete the recycling pad at the East Norman Recycling Center.
Upcoming Community Events
East Norman Recycling Center Ribbon-Cutting
Financial Matters
Central Library Public Art Piece Change Order
Increase in contract amount for fabrication and installation of the public art piece.
East Norman Recycling Center Pad Change Order
Increase in contract amount to complete the recycling pad.
Stormwater Utility Funding
Discussion of a proposed $7.4 million stormwater program, with $3.1 million potentially subsidized from the general fund and $4.3 million from a utility fee. Flat fee options of $5 or $6.25 per month were discussed.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Stormwater Citizens Committee meeting tentatively scheduled for next Monday (December 3rd) is postponed pending further direction from Council.
Deadlines
- January 8th: First reading for items to be placed on the April ballot.
Watch For
- April 2019 ballot: Potential vote on transportation and stormwater capital bonds.
- Senior Center: Development of an actionable plan for the Senior Center.
- Stormwater Utility: Further discussion and decision on the utility fee structure (flat vs. tiered) and rate.
Announcements
- A ribbon-cutting for the East Norman Recycling Center is scheduled for this Friday afternoon.
Agenda Summary
Change Order No. 11 - Norman Municipal Authority and Flintco Contract
Increasing contract amount by $277,298 for fabrication and installation of the public art piece for the Norman Forward Central Library project. This cost will be covered by an appropriation from the Norman Forward public art project construction line.
Change Order No. 2 - City of Norman, Norman Municipal Authority, and Central Contracting Services Contract
Increasing contract amount by $16,393.47 to complete the recycling pad at the East Norman Recycling Center, utilizing the urban concrete pavement Street maintenance bond program contract.
Continued discussion regarding a stormwater utility and capital bond program
Discussion on whether to place a stormwater utility and capital bond program on the April 2019 ballot, alongside transportation bonds. Council members debated the funding structure (fully funded vs. subsidized), flat vs. tiered fee approaches, and the impact on rural residents.