Meeting Summary
The city council held a special session to discuss film friendly certification, the proposed litter control program, and city facilities improvement. The Mental Health Association of Oklahoma was selected by the RFP Review Committee to implement the litter control program, which includes wraparound services for vulnerable individuals. Significant energy cost savings were reported from the automated HVAC system implemented in city buildings.
Financial Matters
Film Permit Fee
Discussion on whether to implement a fee for film permits, with suggestions for a nominal fee for a paper trail, a tiered system based on production size/impact, or exemptions for local commercials and student films.
Litter Control Program Funding
Total annual expense for the Mental Health Association of Oklahoma program is $300,380. $50,000 is currently allocated in the utility sanitation budget for litter control, with 20% ($72,736.60) of the program cost attributed to litter control and 80% ($228,294.40) to social services.
Automated Logic HVAC System Installation Cost
One-time cost to install the automated logic HVAC system in city buildings, ranging from $10,000 to $15,000 per building depending on the number of units.
Automated Logic HVAC System Energy Savings (2023)
Energy cost savings achieved in 2023 across city buildings using the automated logic HVAC system.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Executive session regarding PFAS contamination litigation (rescheduled for next week)
Watch For
- First reading of updated ordinance language for film permits
- Expansion of automated logic HVAC system to three more fire stations next year
- Potential future sanitation rate increase to fund litter control program
Agenda Summary
Discussion regarding film friendly certification for the city of Norman
Presentation on the process for Norman to become a film-friendly certified city, including updating ordinance language for a film permit through the existing special event permit process. Discussion focused on potential fees, exemptions for small productions/news, and a tiered fee structure.
Follow up on the litter control program
Presentation on the RFP Review Committee's choice of Mental Health Association of Oklahoma to implement the 'A Better Way' litter control program, which provides low-barrier employment opportunities with wraparound services for vulnerable individuals. Program structure, services, outcome goals, and funding were discussed.
Discussion regarding city of Norman facilities Improvement
Presentation on the implementation and benefits of the automated logic HVAC system in city buildings, highlighting significant energy cost savings and improved operational efficiency. Future plans include expanding the system to more fire stations and generators.
Consideration of a journey into executive session
Discussion regarding pending class action litigations against 3M Company and EI Dupont De Nemours and Company involving PFAS contamination in aqueous film forming products liability litigation.