Meeting Summary
The City Council approved two resolutions declaring the 2023 Corn Ferry Tour Golf Tournament and the 2023 National Beep Ball Association World Series as "quality events" to secure state tax incentives, with both expected to bring significant economic impact. The majority of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed discussion of the proposed FY2024 Enterprise Funds budget, highlighting critical underfunding in the water fund leading to delayed infrastructure projects and a projected negative balance.
Key Decisions & Votes
2023 Corn Ferry Tour Golf Tournament as a Quality Event
05:50Resolution R 2223 137 was approved, declaring the 2023 Corn Ferry Tour Compliance Solutions Championship Golf Course tournament a quality event to apply for state tax incentives. The event is a PGA Tour style tournament with a 5-year contract, expected to bring approximately $1 million to the community.
2023 National Beep Ball Association World Series as a Quality Event
11:30Resolution R 223-138 was approved, declaring the 2023 National Beep Ball Association World Series a quality event for state tax incentives. The event for visually impaired athletes will host over 20 teams from around the world at Griffin Park and is projected to bring over $500,000 to Norman.
Upcoming Community Events
2023 Corn Ferry Tour Compliance Solutions Championship Golf Course tournament
Held at OU Jimmy Austin golf course.
2023 National Beep Ball Association World Series
Held at Griffin Park, will require approximately 100 volunteers per day.
Financial Matters
Sanitation Fund Fleet Replacement
Budgeted for replacement purchases, primarily trash trucks.
Landfill Tipping Expenses
Increased by 27% for FY24 due to cost and volume increases.
Recycling Contractor Expense
Increased by 3.6% for FY24.
New Sanitation Facility
Major project completed or to be completed in FY24.
Compost Facility Scale House Modification
Major project from FY23 to be completed in FY24.
Transfer Station Renovation
Major project from FY23 to be completed in FY24.
Water Fund Interim Water Purchase Contract with Oklahoma City
Budgeted for FY24, purchasing 1 million gallons per day at $2.73 per thousand gallons.
COGCD (Central Oklahoma Groundwater Conservation District) Budget
Budgeted for FY24, an 18% decrease from FY23.
Water Fund Fleet Related Replacement Purchases
Budgeted for FY24 for fleet and other capital equipment.
Water Line Replacement (Flood/Robinson)
Major project completed in FY23.
Water Treatment Plant Solar Array
Major project completed in FY23.
Water Treatment Plant Carbon Dioxide Tank Replacement
Major project completed in FY23.
Connection of Wells 5, 6, and 52
Major project completed in FY23.
James Garner Water Line Replacement (Duffy)
Major project from FY23 to be completed in FY24, in collaboration with Public Works.
Jenkins Water Line Improvements
Major project from FY23 to be completed in FY24, in collaboration with Public Works.
24-inch Water Line Extension Segment D
Major project from FY23 to be completed in FY24.
South Lake Addition Water Line Replacement
Major project from FY23 to be completed in FY24.
Water Line Replacement Danfield (Brookhaven)
Major project from FY23 to be completed in FY24.
Line Maintenance Building
Major project from FY23 to be completed in FY24, funded in combination with Water Reclamation fund.
Advanced Water Metering Infrastructure
Major ongoing project from FY23.
Water Line Replacement Tecumseh
Major new water project for FY24.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Major new water project for FY24.
Water Reclamation Fund Solar Array
Major project completed in FY23.
Reuse Pilot Study
Major project completed in FY23.
Centrifuge Replacement
Major project from FY23 carried into FY24, shared with New Development Excise Fund.
Aeration Basin Blower Improvements
Major project from FY23 carried into FY24.
SMP Sewer Maintenance Project 17
Major project completed in FY23.
12th Avenue Manholes
Major project completed in FY23.
Lift Station DeForest Main
Project in progress.
Sewer Maintenance Project 24
New project for FY24.
New Development Excise Tax Fund Projected Revenues
Annual budget for revenues from new construction building permits.
Centrifuge Replacement (Expansion)
Project funded by New Development Excise Tax Fund for expansion of biosolids capacity.
Southeast Lift Station
Project funded by New Development Excise Tax Fund, deferred until planning efforts are completed.
Yard Waste Charging for Non-Residents
Annual income generated by charging $20 per trailer for non-residents bringing yard waste.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Groundwater disinfection ($4.5 million) delayed to FY25 (from current FY).
- Flood Avenue water line ($2.5 million) delayed to FY27 (from FY21).
- Robinson 30-inch water line ($13 million) delayed to FY24 (from FY21).
- Alameda 24-inch water line ($8.2 million) delayed to FY27 (from current FY).
- Hall Park water line Replacements ($1.2 million) delayed to FY25 (from FY21).
- Robinson water tower ($773,000) delayed to FY25 (from current FY).
- Segment D water line from Jenkins to Imhoff to Highway 9 ($1.5 million) delayed to FY25.
- Classen water line 16-inch ($20 million) delayed to FY29 (from FY25).
- Storage building ($1.1 million) deferred past FY24 (Water Reclamation Fund).
- Main Control building renovation with laboratory ($3.5 million) deferred past FY24 (Water Reclamation Fund).
- Southeast lift station ($6 million) deferred until planning efforts completed (New Development Excise Tax Fund).
Deadlines
- Council will consider the FY2024 budget for adoption on June 13th.
- A new water rate increase vote is scheduled for next month (June).
Watch For
- Further budget hearings and study sessions for the FY2024 budget.
- Sewer Maintenance Projects 18, 19, and 22 (predominantly Ward 2) are expected to begin later this calendar year.
- Compost Facility scales are expected to be out to bid next month.
Announcements
- Moore voted down a recycling program for the third time.
- A reminder was issued for the year-round odd/even day watering rotation system.
- Visit Norman is seeking 100 volunteers per day for the National Beep Ball Association World Series (July 30 - August 5).
- A video demonstrating beep ball play is available upon request.
- Tours of the Republic Services facility (Murph) in Oklahoma City are available for interested parties.
Agenda Summary
Resolution R 2223 137
A resolution declaring the 2023 Corn Ferry Tour Compliance Solutions Championship Golf Course tournament a quality event for the purpose of applying for state tax incentives and assigning payments to Visit Norman.
Resolution R 223-138
A resolution declaring the 2023 National Beep Ball Association World Series a quality event for the purpose of applying for state tax incentives and assigning payments to Visit Norman.
Discussion regarding the proposed FYE 2024 city of Norman budget Enterprise funds
Discussion of the sanitation, water, and water reclamation (sewer) funds, including current rates, projected revenues, expenditures, and capital projects.