November 16, 2022 City Council Meeting

Council reached a consensus to split the proposed resolution for Public Safety Equipment funding into two separate resolutions for a future vote. One resolution will cover all general public safety equipment, to be funded by seizure funds. The second resolution will specifically address the armored rescue vehicle and its associated training, with the general fund proposed as a funding option for amendment.

FYE 2023 Capital Improvements Program Budget

Total budget for 451 capital projects.

Capital Sales Tax Allocation Guidelines

Guidelines for allocating new capital sales tax revenue: 36% for other projects/debt service, 27% for Capital company, 25% for Street Maintenance, 7% contingency, 5% for maintenance of existing facilities.

Vehicle Replacement Program (FYE 23)

Funds spent to replace 16 units.

Recurring Sidewalk Projects (FYE 23)

Includes schools and arterials, sidewalk accessibility, city-wide sidewalks, downtown area sidewalks, sidewalks and trails, and horizontal saw cut program.

Other Recurring Projects (FYE 23)

Includes Capital outlay, Street Maintenance, Maintenance of existing facilities, Stormwater drainage maintenance, ODOT audit adjustments, ADA compliance and repair, Bridge maintenance, Driveway repairs, Street striping, Traffic calming, Community neighborhood improvements, Building Maintenance, and GIS mapping update.

Emergency Communications and Operations Center (PSST Fund)

Construction project, 19,800 sq ft, fully hardened, operational redundancies, ECC, EOC, incident command, traffic management center, IT spaces.

Fire Apparatus Replacement (PSST Fund, FYE 24)

Last year of replacement, includes new aerial platform and staff/support vehicles.

Young Family Athletic Center (Norman Forward)

135,000 sq ft facility with basketball/volleyball courts, competition/recreational pools, health systems clinic, retail/restaurant space.

Senior Wellness Center (Norman Forward)

30,000 sq ft facility with arts/crafts, indoor walking track, workout areas, fitness classroom, game room, lounge, outdoor patio, multi-use area, stage, wellness rooms, kitchen, coffee bar.

Reeves Park Improvement Project (Norman Forward)

Phase one of master plan, relocated park maintenance, road loop, parking, t-ball fourplex, LED field lights, restroom, concession, covered bleachers, detention pond, enhanced walks, trees, vendor areas, improvements to existing fields.

Griffin Park Project (Norman Forward)

Phases one through five complete, phase six underway. Converted remaining field space to soccer fields with new lights, parking, concession, restrooms.

Public Safety Equipment (Seizure Funds)

Proposed appropriation for various public safety equipment for SWAT, HDU, and general use.

Discussion regarding the status of the FYE 2023 Capital Improvements program budget and preparation of the FYE 2024 Capital Improvement program budget

Presentation and discussion on the current status of capital projects, funding sources, and upcoming plans for FYE 2024 and the 2025-2028 Capital Improvements Plan. Included updates on significant completed, underway, and under construction projects, as well as recurring projects and future plan updates.

Resolution appropriating one million one hundred thirty-nine thousand and eighty-eight dollars from the seizures and restitution fund to balance for the purchase of certain Public Safety Equipment to be used during special events critical incidents search and rescue events and safety equipment for the SWAT team and hazardous devices unit

Detailed presentation and discussion on the need for various public safety equipment, including negotiation equipment, training kits, ballistic shielding, respirators, breaching equipment, large venue security, night vision, aiming laser systems, an armored rescue vehicle, hazardous device unit equipment (vests, helmets, bomb suits, x-ray, radiation detector, tools, robots), unmanned aerial systems, and electric assist bikes. The funding source (seizure funds) and the armored vehicle were points of extensive discussion.