July 28, 2021 City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the appropriation of $9.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to supplement existing public safety sales tax funds for the construction of the EOC. This decision aims to address critical public safety infrastructure, ADA compliance, and resolve issues with outstanding bonds.

Ordinance 2021-46, rezoning property on Tecumseh Road from A2 Rural Agricultural to PUD for a 96-home single-family residential development, was adopted on second and final reading.

The preliminary plat for the Pine Creek Edition, a planned unit development, was approved.

Ordinance 2021-47, rezoning property on 48th Avenue NW from A2 Rural Agricultural to PUD for a three-home addition, was adopted on second and final reading.

The preliminary plat for the Red Sky Ranch Edition, a planned unit development, was approved.

FYE 2021 Bridge Maintenance Project

Final acceptance of contract 2021-8 with Cimarron Construction Company LLC and final payment.

FYE 2021 Sidewalk Concrete Project

Change Order #1 to contract 2021-16, increasing contract amount with EMC Services, and final acceptance/payment.

Southeast Lift Station Design Services

Norman Utilities Authority contract 2122-19 with Search LLC to provide design services.

Certified Local Governments Grant Funding

Grant funding for the development and support of local historic programs, with budget appropriation.

Traffic Signal Equipment Repair/Replacement

Appropriation from risk management reimbursements for damaged traffic signal equipment or signs.

ODOT Payment for Traffic Signal

Appropriation from capital fund balance for the city's share of construction for a traffic signal at Alameda Street and Summit Lakes Boulevard/Lockwood Drive.

Citywide Sidewalk and Curb Reconstruction

Appropriation from the reimbursement citizen sidewalk account for the 50/50 program.

Employee Awards and Animal Supplies

Appropriation from police donations ($500) and animal welfare donations ($1,755) for employee awards and animal supplies.

Emergency Operations and Communications Center (EOC) Construction

Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to supplement public safety sales tax funds for the construction of the EOC.

Approval of Minutes

Approval of City Council conference minutes of October 13, 2020, City Council minutes of July 6, 2021, and City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes of July 13, 2021.

Proclamation: Lakes Appreciation Month

A proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Norman, Oklahoma, proclaiming the month of July 2021 as Lakes Appreciation Month and the week of July 26th as Love Your Lake Week in the City of Norman.

Transient Guest Room Tax Exemption

Ordinance 21-21-22-11 adding an exemption from the transient guest room tax ordinance for tribal nations and clarifying that exemption should only be granted if the exempted entity is paying for the guest room.

Finance Director's Investment Report

Submission of the Finance Director's Investment Report as of June 30, 2021.

Monthly Departmental Reports (May 2021)

Submission of the monthly departmental reports for the month of May 2021.

Monthly Departmental Reports (June 2021)

Submission of the monthly departmental reports for the month of June 2021.

City of Norman's Single Audit Report

Submission of the City of Norman's Single Audit Report for the year ending June 30, 2020, as prepared by the City of Norman Finance Department and audited by BKD LLP.

FYE 2021 Bridge Maintenance Project Final Acceptance

Final acceptance of Contract 2021-8 with Cimarron Construction Company LLC for the FYE 2021 Bridge Maintenance Project and final payment in the amount of $146,537.28.

FYE 2021 Sidewalk Concrete Project Change Order

Change Order Number One to Contract 2021-16, increasing the contract amount by $15,178 for a revised contract amount of $360,196 with EMC Services for the FYE 2021 Sidewalk Concrete Project, and final acceptance of the project and final payment in the amount of $18,100.90.

Southeast Lift Station Design Services Contract

Norman Utilities Authority Contract 2122-19 with Search LLC in the amount of $30,000 to provide design services for the southeast lift station.

Dispute Mediation Program Certification

Contract 2122-23 with the Alternative Dispute Resolution System of the State of Oklahoma to certify Norman's dispute mediation program beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022.

Certified Local Governments Grant Funding

Certified Local Governments Grant funding in the amount of $10,750 to be used for the development and support of local historic programs, Contract 2122-25 with the Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office, and budget appropriation from the special grants fund balance.

Temporary Water Supply Contract

Norman Utilities Authority Contract 2122-29 with Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District for a City of Norman temporary water supply through September 30, 2025.

Appropriation for Damaged Traffic Equipment

Resolution 2121-16 appropriating $3,302 from the risk management miscellaneous reimbursements refunds account received from insurance companies and/or responsible parties to repair and replace damaged traffic signal equipment or traffic signs damaged in traffic collisions.

Appropriation for ODOT Traffic Signal Payment

Resolution 2122-17 appropriating $25,879.83 from the capital fund balance for payment to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation under Contract 2021-87 for the city's share for construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Alameda Street and Summit Lakes Boulevard/Lockwood Drive.

Appropriation for Sidewalk and Curb Reconstruction

Resolution 2122-18 appropriating $4,653.24 from the reimbursement citizen sidewalk account for the citywide sidewalk and curb reconstruction project 50/50 program.

Authorization for USDOT Grant Application

Resolution 2122-19 authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit, execute, and file an application on behalf of the City of Norman with the United States Department of Transportation to aid in the financing of planning, capital, and/or assistance projects and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute policies in connection with the project's budgets and procurement needs.

Authorization for NMA Financing Proposals

Resolution 2122-22 authorizing the Norman Municipal Authority (NMA) to seek financing proposals in connection with the issuance of the NMA's Room Tax Revenue Note, Taxable Series 2021.

Appropriation for Employee Awards and Animal Supplies

Resolution 2122-24 appropriating $2,255 from the police donations account ($500) and the animal welfare miscellaneous revenues contributions donations account ($1,755) to be used to purchase employee awards and animal supplies.

Rezoning: Pine Creek Edition (Second and Final Reading)

Ordinance 2021-46 upon second and final reading rezoning property located on the north side of Tecumseh Road one-fourth mile east of North Porter Avenue from A2 Rural Agricultural District to PUD Planned Unit Development District.

Preliminary Plat: Pine Creek Edition

The preliminary plat for Pine Creek Edition of Planned Unit Development, a companion item to Item 20.

Rezoning: Red Sky Ranch Edition (Second and Final Reading)

Ordinance 2021-47 upon second and final reading rezoning property located on the west side of 48th Avenue Northwest south of Franklin Road from A2 Rural Agricultural District to PUD Plan Unit Development District.

Preliminary Plat: Red Sky Ranch Edition

The preliminary plat for Red Sky Ranch Edition a Planned Unit Development, a companion item to Item 22.

Appropriation of ARPA Funds for EOC

Resolution 2021-128 appropriating $9,500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funding from the special grants to fund balance to supplement available public safety sales tax funds for the construction of the Emergency Operations and Communications Center.