Meeting Summary
The City Council received a presentation from the Norman Arts Council detailing the significant economic and social impact of the nonprofit arts and culture sector in Norman, which generated $36.1 million in economic activity in 2022. Additionally, staff provided an update on the emergency shelter, announcing City Care of Oklahoma City as the new contractor, with a focus on housing case management and proposed facility improvements. A contract for City Care will be presented at the next council meeting.
Key Decisions & Votes
Postponement of Agenda Item 3
01:30:00Council voted to postpone the third agenda item, regarding the CIP budget, until the pre-council meeting on November 26th at 5:00 p.m.
Financial Matters
Norman Arts and Culture Sector Economic Activity (2022)
Total economic activity generated by Norman's nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences, supporting 596 jobs, $21.3 million in household income, and $6.4 million in tax revenues.
Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations Spending (2022)
Estimated spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Norman.
Event-Related Spending by Audiences (2022)
Spending by audiences attending arts and culture events in Norman.
Value of Arts Volunteerism (2022)
Estimated aggregate dollar value of 80,375 volunteer hours donated to Norman's arts organizations.
Emergency Shelter Previous Monthly Budget
Flat fee paid to the previous emergency shelter operator, Food and Shelter.
Emergency Shelter Proposed Monthly Budget
Proposed reimbursement-based monthly budget for the new contractor, City Care, including two new housing case management positions.
Remaining ARPA Funds for Affordable Housing
Remaining federal ARPA funds in the affordable housing budget, recommended for obligation towards the City Care contract and facility improvements before the December 31st deadline.
Emergency Shelter Facility Improvements
Estimated cost for minor, transferable improvements to the current shelter facility, including safety features and an additional bathroom, to be funded from ARPA.
CDBG Entitlement Money
Annual Community Development Block Grant entitlement money received by the city.
Cares Act Funding
Total Cares Act funding received.
HOME ARPA Funding
Total HOME ARPA funding received.
Crimson Flats Leveraged Money
Total leveraged money used for the Crimson Flats affordable housing project.
City Care Oklahoma City Shelter Operating Budget
Annual operating budget for City Care's overnight shelter in Oklahoma City, which has 140 beds.
Coming Up
Tabled
- CIP budget discussion (postponed to 11/26 pre-council meeting)
Deadlines
- December 31st: Deadline to obligate federal ARPA funds
Watch For
- Agreement with City Care for emergency shelter operations (next regular council meeting)
- Termination resolution for Food and Shelter contract (next regular council meeting)
- Retrofitting of current emergency shelter space
- Inclusion of shelter operations in next fiscal year budget discussions
- Progress report on litter removal crew (funded by opioid settlement)
- Griffin property survey, Tiff district, appraisal, and potential purchase by the city
- Red Rock Behavioral Services interest in purchasing 10-acre parcel in Griffin area and partnering on a sobering center
- March 31st: Council member's target date for moving out of the current shelter
Agenda Summary
Presentation from Norman Arts Council regarding the economic and social impact of Norman's nonprofit arts and culture sector
A detailed presentation on the Arts and Economic Prosperity Study 6 (AEP6), highlighting the economic and social contributions of Norman's arts and culture sector, including job creation, household income, tax revenue, and community well-being.
Emergency Shelter Update
Staff provided an update on the city's emergency shelter, announcing City Care of Oklahoma City as the new contractor, outlining their model, proposed contract details, and planned facility improvements. Discussion included funding sources and future plans for addressing homelessness.
CIP budget discussion
Discussion regarding the Capital Improvement Program budget.