Meeting Summary
The city council held a study session to discuss the final proposed Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget for fiscal year ending 2024, along with the Capital Improvements Plan for FY25-28. Key discussions included changes in capital sales tax allocations, specific project funding, and challenges related to public safety apparatus replacement and infrastructure needs.
Key Decisions & Votes
Capital Sales Tax Allocation Shift
Not specifiedThe allocation for maintenance of existing facilities was increased from 5% to 7% of capital sales tax revenue, while general contingency was decreased from 7% to 5% for FY2024, to better address expanding facility maintenance needs.
Aerial Ladder Platform Request
Not specifiedA request for a $2.1 million aerial ladder platform for the fire department was denied in the proposed FY2024 budget due to insufficient funds within the apparatus replacement program. Options for funding will be discussed by the finance committee.
ADA Compliance Program
Not specifiedStaff recommended including a $300,000 amendment for the recurring ADA compliance program in the FYE 24 budget to maintain the 2018 ADA transition plan.
Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Funding
Not specifiedThe RTA's funding request was increased from $182,000 to $348,000 in the proposed FYE 24 budget, partly due to other cities withdrawing and increased project activity.
Norman Ford Fund Re-appropriation
Not specifiedFunds were de-appropriated from the current fiscal year and re-appropriated for the Young Family Athletic Center and Adult Wellness Center in FYE 24 to ensure a positive ending fund balance.
Reeves Park Maintenance Building
Not specifiedPhase one of the Reeves Park Maintenance building was included in the proposed budget to improve efficiency for maintaining baseball and softball fields and to replace an old, crumbling maintenance building.
Financial Matters
Public Safety Sales Tax Fund - Aerial Ladder Platform
Request for a $2.1 million aerial ladder platform for the fire department, which was denied in the proposed budget due to insufficient funds within the apparatus replacement program.
CDBG Fund - Habitat Acquisition
New capital project for affordable housing land acquisition.
CDBG Fund - NHA Land Acquisition
New capital project for affordable housing land acquisition.
Room Tax Fund - Westwood Tennis Center Improvements
Capital project scheduled for FYE 24.
Room Tax Fund - Westwood Park Master Plan
Capital project scheduled for FYE 24.
Capital Fund - Recurring Sidewalk Projects
Includes sidewalk programs for schools/arterials, accessibility, Citywide 50/50 matching, downtown area, sidewalks and trails, and horizontal saw cut program.
Capital Fund - Street Maintenance
Includes Alex Fair asphalt pavement maintenance, concrete pavement maintenance, and crack seal programs.
Capital Fund - Maintenance of Existing Facilities
Allocation changed from 5% to 7% of capital sales tax revenue for FYE 24.
Capital Fund - Stormwater Drainage Maintenance Projects
Recurring capital project.
Capital Fund - Personnel Costs
Recurring capital project.
Capital Fund - ODOT Audit Adjustments
Account to cover unexpected bills from old ODOT completed projects.
Capital Fund - Bridge Maintenance
Recurring capital project.
Capital Fund - Driveway Repairs
Recurring capital project.
Capital Fund - Street Striping
Recurring capital project.
Capital Fund - Traffic Calming
Recurring capital project.
Capital Fund - Community and Neighborhood Improvements
Infrastructure project located in CDBG target areas.
Capital Fund - ADA Compliance Program
Staff recommended amendment for a recurring project to maintain the 2018 ADA transition plan.
Capital Fund - Monument Signs Project
Project to begin identifying locations for monument signs at major entrances to Norman.
Capital Fund - Reed Avenue Curb and Gutter Project
Proposed amendment for improvements along the west side of Reeve Avenue, with discussion on alternate funding for design.
Capital Fund - Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Request
Increased request for FYE 24, up from $182,000.
Norman Ford Fund - Young Family Athletic Center & Adult Wellness Center
Funds de-appropriated from the current fiscal year and re-appropriated for these projects in FYE 24 to ensure a positive ending fund balance.
Parkland and Development Fund - Reeves Park Maintenance Building Phase One
New project included as part of future master plan phases to improve maintenance efficiency for baseball and softball fields and to replace an old maintenance building.
Coming Up
Watch For
- I-35 Corridor study
- Possible impacts of the Access Oklahoma Turnpike plan with public transportation
- Regional Transit Authority (RTA) developments
- New traffic signals on state highways and City arterials
- City's Fleet replacement
- Fleet facility renovation
- I.T. infrastructure and Microsoft system upgrades
- Bridge Replacements and major maintenance
- Stormwater infrastructure
- Upgrades and repairs needed at the fueling facility
- Sidewalk gaps
- Escalating construction costs
- Multiple master plan updates
- Traffic Management Center and staffing
- Possible Redevelopment of the land with the Griffin Hospital (TIF District possibility)
- Possibility of a new UNP Arena (TIF District possibility)
- OU airport expansion (potential land acquisition/agreements)
- Future remodel and replacement of Building B (scope pending Public Safety study)
- Oversized emergency vehicle storage facility at the ECOC
Agenda Summary
Discussion regarding the fiscal year ending 2024 Capital Improvements program budget
Presentation and discussion of the final proposed Capital Improvements Program budget for FY2024 and the Capital Improvements Plan for FY25-28, including updates on funded projects, proposed new projects, and midpoint evaluations.