Meeting Summary
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.
FY25 Norman Housing Authority land acquisition project
Funding for land acquisition.
Westwood Tennis Center improvements project
Project for lighting and resurfacing courts to host tennis events.
Capital Outlay
General capital expenditures.
Street Maintenance (sales tax portion)
Includes the Reeve Avenue improvements project.
Maintenance of existing facility projects
Allocation for maintaining city facilities.
Storm Water Drainage Maintenance projects
Funding for storm water infrastructure upkeep.
Personnel cost (Capital Fund)
Personnel expenses funded through the Capital Fund.
ODA audit adjustments project
Funding for audit-related adjustments.
Bridge Maintenance project (sales tax funded)
Separate from the bond program, for ongoing bridge upkeep and minor repairs.
Driveway Repair Program
Funding for driveway repairs.
ADA Compliance Program
Funding for ADA accessibility improvements.
Street Striping Project
Funding for street striping.
Traffic Calming
Funding for citizen-led traffic calming initiatives.
Community Neighborhood Improvements
Funding for small neighborhood projects identified through planning processes.
IT Hardware upgrades
Allocation for information technology hardware replacement and upgrades.
IT Software upgrades
Allocation for information technology software upgrades.
Reed Avenue curb and gutter project
Project for curb and gutter improvements on Reed Avenue.
RTA proportion
City's contribution to the Regional Transportation Authority.
GIS mapping update
Funding for updating Geographic Information System mapping.
Network switch replacement program
Funding for replacing network switches.
Parksite amenities and finishing project
Funding for park amenities and finishing touches.
Tree program
Funding for city tree programs.
Historical Markers project
Funding for the historical markers program.
Monument signs
Funding for monument signs.
Tumsa Flood and Robinson wayfinding project
Funding for wayfinding improvements.
Highway 9 multimodal path (48th to 72nd)
Funding for a multimodal path project.
2021 Street Maintenance Bond program appropriations
Proposed appropriations from the 2021 Street Maintenance Bond program.
2019 Transportation Bond program appropriations
Proposed appropriations from the 2019 Transportation Bond program.
2023 Bridge Maintenance Bond program appropriations
Proposed appropriations from the 2023 Bridge Maintenance Bond program.
Neighborhood Park Improvements project (Norman Forward)
Funding for improvements to neighborhood parks.
Lease payments for Griffin land (Norman Forward)
Lease payments for the Griffin land, which apply to its eventual purchase.
2015 Norman Forward bonds Debt Service
Debt service payment for 2015 Norman Forward bonds.
2017 Norman Forward bonds Debt Service
Debt service payment for 2017 Norman Forward bonds.
2020 Norman Forward bonds Debt Service
Debt service payment for 2020 Norman Forward bonds.
Police Department Building B improvements
Minimal work needed to repurpose space and address issues in Building B until a long-term solution is determined.
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.