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July 17, 2024 City Council Meeting

July 17, 2024 • Norman, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council held a special meeting where they approved a $500,000 payment from Norman Public Schools for the 2023-2024 School Resource Officer (SRO) program, agreeing to renegotiate future funding agreements. Council members also expressed support for a proposal to vacate Comanche Street for a new pedestrian-oriented development downtown. Additionally, an informational presentation was given on the procedures for abating dilapidated structures within the city.

Key Decisions & Votes

SRO Payment for 23-24 School Year

29:20

The City Council approved Norman Public Schools' payment of $500,000 for their share of the School Resource Officer program for the 2023-2024 school year.

Approved

Future SRO Agreement Negotiations

29:20

Council agreed to initiate negotiations with Norman Public Schools for a clearer, more regular agreement regarding SRO funding, potentially involving council and board members.

Adopted

Comanche Street Abandonment Proposal

32:50

Council expressed support for circulating the application to abandon Comanche Street for a new pedestrian-oriented development, contingent upon the issuance of building permits for the proposed project.

Approved

Executive Session

1:07:00

Council voted to adjourn into executive session to discuss pending litigation in the case of Nations et al. vs. the City of Norman et al.

Approved

Financial Matters

SRO Program Payment (23-24)

Norman Public Schools' payment for their share of the School Resource Officer program for the 2023-2024 school year, accepted by the city. The city's initial calculation was over $700,000, but NPS offered $500,000 due to budget constraints and a re-evaluation of the agreement.

$500,000

Total SRO Program Cost

The estimated total annual cost of the School Resource Officer program.

$1.4 million

Coming Up

Watch For

  • Negotiations for future SRO agreement with Norman Public Schools
  • Public Safety study findings (expected in August)
  • Discussion of a PSST 3 question for future public safety funding
  • Circulation of Comanche Street abandonment application

Agenda Summary

Discussion of the payment for SRO from the Norman Public School District for 23 24 school year

Discussion regarding Norman Public Schools' financial contribution to the School Resource Officer (SRO) program for the 2023-2024 school year, specifically their proposed $500,000 payment instead of the city's calculated $700,000+.

Approved the $500,000 payment and agreed to initiate negotiations for future agreements.

Discussion regarding project proposal that would require vacating of commanche Street

Presentation of a proposal for a new pedestrian-oriented development north of the Cleveland County Courthouse, which would require the abandonment of Comanche Street to create a pedestrian plaza.

Council expressed support for circulating the abandonment application, contingent on building permits.

Discussion regarding procedures for pursuing abatement of dilapidated structures

An informational presentation by the Assistant City Attorney on the state and city procedures for addressing and condemning dilapidated structures, including the four-step process and examples of commercial properties.

Information Only

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Motion to adjourn into executive session to discuss pending litigation in the case of Nations et al. vs. the City of Norman et al.

Approved
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