Meeting Summary
The city council held a study session to discuss potential solar projects for the Young Family Athletics Center and the Line Maintenance Facility, presented by 820. The session also included a comprehensive review of the FY 2026 Capital Improvements Program budget and the FY 27 through 30 Capital Improvements Plan, detailing numerous project requests from various city departments and outlining financial projections and challenges.
Financial Matters
Young Family Athletics Center Solar Project
Projected savings of $70,000 annually, totaling $7,350,626 over 30 years with a Brightwell service agreement (no capital deployment).
Line Maintenance Facility Solar Project
Projected savings of $291,000 over 30 years with a Brightwell service agreement (no capital deployment).
FY26 Capital Sales Tax Fund Revenue Projection
Projected revenue for FY26 in the capital sales tax fund.
FY26 Capital Sales Tax Requests
Total requests from departments for capital sales tax funds.
FY26 General Obligation Bond Program Requests
Total requests from various GO Bond programs in the capital fund.
FY26 Norman Forward Fund Requests
Total requests from the Norman Forward fund.
2021 Street Maintenance Bond Program
Final year of a 5-year, $27 million program.
2023 Bridge Maintenance Bond Program
10-year, $50 million program for rehabbing and replacing up to 18 bridges.
Capital Outlay (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for capital outlay.
Capital Sales Tax Street Maintenance (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for street maintenance.
Network Switch Replacement (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for IT network switch replacement.
Facility Maintenance (7% Dedicated, Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for facility maintenance.
Storm Water (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for storm water.
Personnel Costs in Capital Fund (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for personnel costs.
ODOT Audit Adjustments (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for ODOT audit adjustments.
Bridge Maintenance Project (PGO Portion, Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for the PGO portion of bridge maintenance.
Driveway Repair Project (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for driveway repair.
Street Striping (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for street striping.
Traffic Calming (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for traffic calming.
Tree Program (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for the tree program.
Park Site Amenities (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for park site amenities.
ADA Monitoring and Compliance Project (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for ADA monitoring and compliance.
IT Critical Hardware and Software Replacements (5% Dedicated, Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for IT critical hardware and software replacements.
Sidewalks Program for Schools and Arterials (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for sidewalks near schools and arterials.
Accessibility Project (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for accessibility.
50/50 Sidewalk Project (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for 50/50 sidewalk program.
Downtown Area Sidewalk Project (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for downtown area sidewalks.
Sidewalks and Trails Project (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for sidewalks and trails.
Horizontal Saw Cut Program (Recurring)
Proposed recurring project for horizontal saw cut program.
Main Street Two-Way Conversion Design
New project request for the design of the Main Street two-way conversion (Phase 1).
Alameda, Crawford, and Apache Intersection Study
New project request for an intersection study.
DeBlois and Class Intersection Study
New project request for an intersection study.
Main and Flood Signalization
New project request for signalization at Main and Flood.
Porter, Franklin, and Broadway Roundabout
New project request for a roundabout, attached to a tribal grant.
Transit Center Replacement Storefront
New project request to upgrade the storefront to handle increased traffic.
Monument Signs Project
Existing project request for study and implementation of monument signs, with an increase from last year to account for utility relocations.
Historical Marker Project
Existing project request for historical markers.
Rock Creek, Alameda, and East Lindsay Wayfinding Project Phase 5
Existing project request for the final phase of the wayfinding project.
City's Annual Regional Transit Contribution
Existing project request for the annual regional transit contribution.
Fleet Facility Renovation Phase 2
Existing project request for phase two of the fleet facility renovation.
Rock Creek Road from Grand View Avenue to 36th Avenue Northwest (Sidewalks)
Existing project request for sidewalks along this section of Rock Creek Road.
Animal Welfare Incinerator Repair
New project request for repair of the Animal Welfare incinerator.
Investigation Center Lobby Improvement
New project request for improvements to the Investigation Center lobby, including protective glass.
Training Facility Firing Range Berm Renovation
New project request for renovation of the firing range berm at the training facility.
Training Facility Security Upgrades
New project request for security upgrades at the training facility (access control, cameras).
New Range Tower at Training Facility
New project request for a new range tower at the training facility.
Investigation Center Parking Lot Asphalt Repair
New project request for asphalt repair at the Investigation Center parking lot.
Police Department Building Design Contract
New project request for a design contract for a potential new police department building.
New World Record System Upgrade
New project request to upgrade the police department's entire software package.
Fire Station 10 (New Station)
New project request for the construction of a new Fire Station 10, based on public safety resource allocation study recommendations.
Fire Station 1 Rebuild
New project request for the rebuild of Fire Station 1, based on public safety resource allocation study recommendations.
Fire Department Ply Movement System Repairs
New project request for repairs to the exhaust system in fire stations.
Cascade System Replacements (Stations 1 and 2)
New project request for replacements of breathing apparatus related systems in stations 1 and 2.
Station Security Locks
New project request for security locks at fire stations.
New Gear Extractors and Dryers
New project request for new gear extractors and dryers for the fire department.
Station 8 Driveway Repairs
New project request for repairs to the driveway at Fire Station 8.
Public Beautification Project
New project request for public beautification.
Kids Place Playground Replacement and Updates
New project request for replacement and updates around Miracle Field at Reeves Park, making Field 5 more accessible.
Little Axe Upgrades
New project request for upgrades at Little Axe, including a bathroom structure.
Park Signage Updates
New project request for updates to park signage.
Tennis and Pickleball Projects
New project request for tennis and pickleball projects, targeted around Lions Park.
Ruby Grant Maintenance Building
New project request for a maintenance building at Ruby Grant.
Downtown Holiday Decorations
New project request for downtown holiday decorations.
Community Park Splash Pad
New project request for a new community park splash pad.
WFAC Parking Lot Expansion
New project request for parking lot expansion at the Young Family Athletics Center.
Adult Wellness Center Parking Expansion
New project request for parking expansion at the Adult Wellness Center.
Sooner Theater Master Plan
New project request for a master plan for the Sooner Theater, addressing ADA adjustments and potential expansion.
Westwood Aquatics Facility Upgrades
New project request for upgrades to the Westwood Aquatics facility, including a potential surf addition.
Westwood Aquatics Shade Structure
New project request to add a shade structure at the Westwood Aquatics facility entrance.
Santa Fe Depot Improvements
New project request for improvements to the Santa Fe Depot.
Westwood Golf Landscaping
New project request for landscaping around the Westwood Golf facility.
Parks Master Plans Updates
New project request for updates to the parks Master plans, in preparation for potential Norman Forward 2.
Main Street Holiday Wreaths
New project request for Main Street holiday wreaths.
Chapel Study
Proposed study to assess the structural integrity and refurbishment costs of the chapel for potential use as a cultural center.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- May 6th: Review of final proposed CIP plan and preliminary CIP budget before adoption
Watch For
- Future Norman Forward 2 or Bond initiatives
- Discussion on transferring Tiff funds for WFAC pool rental
- Discussion on different financial vehicles to build parking structures
- Griffin Hospital campus potential sale
- Central library mold remediation and repairs
- Police department building improvements and utilization
- Fleet fueling facility and fleet vehicle replacement
- Zoning ordinance update RFP in July
Agenda Summary
Presentation and discussion regarding potential solar projects for the Young Family Athletics Center and the Line Maintenance Facility
A presentation by 820 on proposed solar installations for the Young Family Athletics Center and the Line Maintenance Facility, including financial models for 15-year and 30-year service agreements, and potential city purchase options. The Young Family Athletics Center project is a 592 kW system, and the Line Maintenance Facility is an 88 kW system.
Discussion regarding the FY 2026 Capital Improvements Program budget and the FY 27 through 30 Capital Improvements Plan
A review of the proposed FY26 Capital Improvements Program budget and the FY27-30 Capital Improvements Plan, including revenue projections, dedicated revenue projects (GO Bonds, Norman Forward), recurring capital sales tax projects, and new project requests from Public Works, Police, IT, Fire, and Parks and Recreation departments.