Meeting Summary
The city council received a comprehensive update on the Norman Regional Health System's $280 million Inspire Health initiative, detailing progress on the Healthplex expansion, a new freestanding emergency department, and the transformation of the Porter campus into a Health Village. Additionally, detailed plans and the budget for the new Senior Wellness Center, to be located on the Porter Health Village campus, were presented, with its groundbreaking rescheduled for November 1st.
Key Decisions & Votes
Porter Health Village Transaction MOU
Not specified in transcriptThe City Council previously approved the Memorandum of Understanding for the transaction involving the purchase of city-owned property and an asset swap for the Porter Health Village redevelopment.
Senior Wellness Center Floor Plan and Budget
Not specified in transcriptThe ad hoc committee accepted the proposed floor plan and budget for the Senior Wellness Center on September 23rd.
Upcoming Community Events
Senior Wellness Center Groundbreaking
5:00 PM
Financial Matters
Inspire Health Initiative
A significant investment in the community to modernize healthcare delivery, improve access, and expand services.
Senior Wellness Center Budget
Total budget for the full build-out of the Senior Wellness Center, including CARES Act funding.
Indoor Multi-Sports Area (Senior Wellness Center)
Estimated construction cost for a potential future indoor multi-sports area, over and above the current budget.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Preliminary plat for Porter Health Village redevelopment to be submitted on November 1st.
Watch For
- Healthplex expansion completion shifting to later 2023.
- Porter Health Village preliminary plat to Planning Commission in the first meeting of December.
- Porter Health Village preliminary plat to City Council for consideration in the fourth Tuesday of January.
- Potential escrow closing for the Porter Health Village land transaction in the third or fourth week of February.
- Future development of outdoor pickleball courts or an indoor multi-sports area at the Senior Wellness Center.
Announcements
- The Senior Wellness Center Groundbreaking has been rescheduled from Thursday to Monday, November 1st, at 5:00 PM due to anticipated high winds.
- Norman Regional Health System has partnered with Ocean's Behavioral Health for the new 48-bed behavioral health hospital at the Porter Health Village.
- Norman Regional Health System plans to collaborate with the Arts Council to honor 75 years of life-saving care at the Porter campus, potentially including recognition for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agenda Summary
Norman Regional Health System Inspire Health City Council Update
An update on the $280 million Inspire Health initiative, covering the Healthplex expansion (ambulatory and cancer center pavilions, patient tower, ER, parking garage), the freestanding ED on 24th Avenue SE and Highway 9, and the Porter Health Village redevelopment. The Porter Health Village will repurpose the legacy campus, retaining the education center and north tower, and include a new behavioral health center, senior wellness center, and space for Variety Care.
Senior Wellness Center Update
A detailed presentation on the design, site plan, landscaping, and floor plan for the Senior Wellness Center, targeting adults 50 and up. Features include a warm salt water pool, fitness classrooms, wellness rooms, a multi-purpose room with an elevated stage, craft rooms, a game room, and an open fitness area. The budget and potential future expansion for an indoor multi-sports area were also discussed.