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City Council Meeting

May 8, 2024 City Council Meeting

May 8, 2024 Norman, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The city council held a study session to review the preliminary FY2025 Capital Improvements Program budget and the FY2022-2028 Capital Improvements Plan. Staff presented proposed projects across various funds, including CDBG, Room Tax, and the Capital Fund, focusing on infrastructure, maintenance, and IT upgrades. Council members discussed funding allocations and future project considerations, with no final decisions made during the session.

Financial Matters

FY25 Habitat for Humanity land acquisition

Funding for land acquisition.

$40,000

FY25 Norman Housing Authority land acquisition project

Funding for land acquisition.

$100,000

Westwood Tennis Center improvements project

Project for lighting and resurfacing courts to host tennis events.

Capital Outlay

General capital expenditures.

$4,200,000

Street Maintenance (sales tax portion)

Includes the Reeve Avenue improvements project.

$2,800,000

Maintenance of existing facility projects

Allocation for maintaining city facilities.

$1,200,000

Storm Water Drainage Maintenance projects

Funding for storm water infrastructure upkeep.

$2,400,000

Personnel cost (Capital Fund)

Personnel expenses funded through the Capital Fund.

$1,200,000

ODA audit adjustments project

Funding for audit-related adjustments.

$100,000

Bridge Maintenance project (sales tax funded)

Separate from the bond program, for ongoing bridge upkeep and minor repairs.

$1,000,000

Driveway Repair Program

Funding for driveway repairs.

$10,000

ADA Compliance Program

Funding for ADA accessibility improvements.

$300,000

Street Striping Project

Funding for street striping.

$100,000

Traffic Calming

Funding for citizen-led traffic calming initiatives.

$50,000

Community Neighborhood Improvements

Funding for small neighborhood projects identified through planning processes.

$100,000

IT Hardware upgrades

Allocation for information technology hardware replacement and upgrades.

$600,000

IT Software upgrades

Allocation for information technology software upgrades.

$275,000

Reed Avenue curb and gutter project

Project for curb and gutter improvements on Reed Avenue.

$550,000

RTA proportion

City's contribution to the Regional Transportation Authority.

$215,000

GIS mapping update

Funding for updating Geographic Information System mapping.

$225,000

Network switch replacement program

Funding for replacing network switches.

$210,000

Parksite amenities and finishing project

Funding for park amenities and finishing touches.

$45,000

Tree program

Funding for city tree programs.

$65,000

Historical Markers project

Funding for the historical markers program.

$30,000

Monument signs

Funding for monument signs.

$225,000

Tumsa Flood and Robinson wayfinding project

Funding for wayfinding improvements.

$240,000

Highway 9 multimodal path (48th to 72nd)

Funding for a multimodal path project.

$529,000

2021 Street Maintenance Bond program appropriations

Proposed appropriations from the 2021 Street Maintenance Bond program.

$5,500,000

2019 Transportation Bond program appropriations

Proposed appropriations from the 2019 Transportation Bond program.

$6,700,000

2023 Bridge Maintenance Bond program appropriations

Proposed appropriations from the 2023 Bridge Maintenance Bond program.

$2,400,000

Neighborhood Park Improvements project (Norman Forward)

Funding for improvements to neighborhood parks.

$650,000

Lease payments for Griffin land (Norman Forward)

Lease payments for the Griffin land, which apply to its eventual purchase.

$80,000

2015 Norman Forward bonds Debt Service

Debt service payment for 2015 Norman Forward bonds.

$5,900,000

2017 Norman Forward bonds Debt Service

Debt service payment for 2017 Norman Forward bonds.

$2,500,000

2020 Norman Forward bonds Debt Service

Debt service payment for 2020 Norman Forward bonds.

$1,190,000

Police Department Building B improvements

Minimal work needed to repurpose space and address issues in Building B until a long-term solution is determined.

$50,000

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • Council considering budget for adoption in June

Watch For

  • Enterprise funds discussion (May 21st)
  • RTA update at CPTC this month
  • Public Safety study results (June/summer)
  • I35 Corridor study implications
  • Access Oklahoma Turnpike plan implications
  • Fleet replacement needs
  • Storm water infrastructure needs
  • Fleet fueling facility repairs
  • Sidewalk gap solutions
  • AIM Norman land use and master plan updates
  • North Base master plan implementation
  • Purchase and possible redevelopment of Griffin Hospital land
  • Rock Creek entertainment district Tiff proposal
  • Center City Tiff fund utilization
  • Central Library repair funding

Agenda Summary

Discussion regarding the FYE 2025 Capital Improvements program budget and the FYE 2022 through 2028 Capital Improvements plan

Presentation and discussion of the preliminary Capital Improvements Program budget for FY2025 and the broader Capital Improvements Plan for FY2022-2028, covering various funding sources and proposed projects.

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