Meeting Summary
The City Council approved various minutes and formally proclaimed February 2021 as Black History Month. A comprehensive consent docket was unanimously approved, which included critical agreements for the Norman Forward Multi-Sport and Indoor Aquatic Facility, specifically a Memorandum of Understanding with Columbus Corporation for facility operation and another with Norman Regional Hospital for a sports and human performance center within the complex. Numerous other Norman Forward project amendments, easements, and grant acceptances were also passed.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Minutes
01:20Approval of City Council Oversight Committee minutes (Aug 8, 2019), City Council Conference minutes (June 9, 2020), City Council Study Session minutes (Aug 18, 2020), City Council Conference minutes (Aug 25, 2020), City Council Finance Committee minutes (Sept 17, 2020), and City Council/Norman Utilities Authority/Norman Municipal Authority/Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes (Jan 26, 2021).
Proclamation of Black History Month
02:05Acknowledged receipt of Proclamation 2021-13, proclaiming February 2021 as Black History Month in the City of Norman.
Consent Docket Approval
37:30Unanimous approval of the consent docket, encompassing items 6 through 26, which included various ordinances, appointments, financial authorizations, easements, grant acceptances, contract amendments, and key agreements for the Norman Forward projects.
Upcoming Community Events
Move with the Mayor series
Encourages physical activity and visits to Norman Forward facilities. More information on Mayor Clark's social media.
Financial Matters
Software maintenance and camera warranties for Police Department
Authorization for the purchase from Watchguard.
Permanent right-of-way easement for 36th Avenue NW widening project
Acceptance of easement from John M Nail and Diana R Hamilton for the project from Tecumseh Road to Indian Hills Road.
Emergency Management Performance Grant
Acceptance of grant from the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security for additional reimbursement for Carrie's expenses, managed by the Fire Department's Emergency Management division.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant
Acceptance of grant from ACOG to build two electric vehicle charging stations at the North Base Complex, including approval of Contract 2021-92 and budget appropriation.
Amendment #2 to Contract 1617-113 with Half Associates Incorporated
Increase in contract amount for additional professional landscape architectural services for the Norman Forward Reeves Park Baseball Complex project, revised contract amount of $1,010,035.
Change Order #1 to Contract 1819-97 with H H Plumbing and Utilities Incorporated
Increase in contract amount for the 24th Avenue East Waterline Relocation Project Phase 2, revised amount of $2,341,759.40, and final acceptance of the project.
Amendment #2 to Contract 1819-133 with Crossland Construction Incorporated
Increase in contract amount for the construction of the Norman Forward youth football practice improvements at Ruby Grant Park, revised contract amount of $6,330,092.
Amendment #2 to Contract 1920-40 with Frankfurt Short Brews Associates PC
Increase in contract amount for additional professional design services for the Indoor Aquatic and Multi-Sport Facility and the Senior Wellness Center, revised contract amount of $3,225,975, and budget transfer between project accounts.
Contract 2021-96 with Cabinet Engineering LLC
To provide professional engineering services for the Porter Avenue Water Line Replacement Project Phase 2 from Robinson Street to Alameda Street.
Contract 2021-97 with GE Johnson Construction Company
To provide construction management at risk services for the Norman Forward Multi-Sport and Aquatic Center project.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Final lease and management agreement with Columbus Corporation for the multi-sport and indoor aquatic facility
- Final lease agreement with Norman Regional Hospital for the sports and human performance center
Announcements
- Proclamation of February 2021 as Black History Month in the City of Norman.
- Recognition of Dr. Belinda Hippolyte, University of Oklahoma Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer.
- Congratulation to Miss Cynthia Allen on her recent selection as the Diversity and Equity Officer for the City of Norman.
- Mayor Clark's 'Move with the Mayor' series will kick off in a week and a half, encouraging citizens to be physical and visit Norman Forward facilities.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Approval of Minutes
Approval of City Council Oversight Committee minutes of August 8, 2019; City Council Conference minutes of June 9, 2020; City Council Study Session minutes of August 18, 2020; City Council Conference minutes of August 25, 2020; City Council Finance Committee minutes of September 17, 2020; and City Council/Norman Utilities Authority/Norman Municipal Authority/Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes of January 26, 2021.
Item 4: Proclamation 2021-13
Proclaiming the month of February 2021 as Black History Month in the City of Norman.
Item 6: Ordinance 2021-26
Upon first reading, rezoning property located at 2413 East Tecumseh Road from A2 Rural Agricultural District to PUD Planned Unit Development District.
Item 7: Ordinance 2021-27
Upon first reading, amending the Planned Unit Development established in Ordinance 0910-11 for property located on the southwest corner of Interstate Drive and West Tecumseh Road.
Item 8: Appointments
Appointments of Micah Snyder to the Bicycle Committee, Aaron Brooks to the Historic District Commission, and Dr. Michael Jablonski to the Planning Commission.
Item 9: Authorization for Purchase
Authorization for the purchase of software maintenance and camera warranties from Watchguard in the amount of $71,786.15 for the Police Department.
Item 10: Easement 2021-69
Easement donated by the University of Oklahoma for the Constitution Street multimodal path from Jenkins Avenue to Clawson Boulevard.
Item 11: Easement 2021-70
Easement donated by the University of Oklahoma for the Constitution Street multimodal path from Jenkins Avenue to Classen Boulevard.
Item 12: Easement 2021-71
Acceptance of permanent right-of-way easement from John M Nail and Diana R Hamilton in the amount of $40,200 for the 36th Avenue Northwest widening project from Tecumseh Road to Indian Hills Road.
Item 13: Consent to Encroach 2021-8
For Lot 19 Block 12 Vineyard 3 Edition, 500 Yarmouth Road.
Item 14: Acceptance of Emergency Management Performance Grant
Acceptance of an Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $13,888 from the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security to provide additional reimbursement for Carrie's expenses, to be managed by the Emergency Management Division of the Fire Department.
Item 15: Acceptance of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant
Acceptance of a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant in the amount of $89,600 from the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) to be used to build two electric vehicle charging stations located at the North Base Complex; approval of Contract 2021-92 and budget appropriation from the capital fund balance.
Item 16: Amendment Number Two to Contract 1617-113
Amendment Number Two to Contract 1617-113 with Half Associates Incorporated, increasing the contract amount by $132,535 for a revised contract amount of $1,010,035 to provide additional professional landscape architectural services for the Norman Forward Reeves Park Baseball Complex project.
Item 17: Change Order Number One to Contract 1819-97
Change Order Number One to Contract 1819-97 with H H Plumbing and Utilities Incorporated, increasing the contract by $11,259.40 for a revised amount of $2,341,759.40 for the 24th Avenue East Waterline Relocation Project Phase Two and final acceptance of the project.
Item 18: Amendment Number Two to Contract 1819-133
Amendment Number Two to Contract 1819-133 with Crossland Construction Incorporated, increasing the contract amount by $1,179,054 for a revised contract amount of $6,330,092 for the construction of the Norman Forward youth football practice improvements at Ruby Grant Park.
Item 19: Amendment Number Two to Contract 1920-40
Amendment Number Two to Contract 1920-40 with Frankfurt Short Brews Associates PC, increasing the contract amount by $920,250 for a revised contract amount of $3,225,975 to provide additional professional design services for the Indoor Aquatic and Multi-Sport Facility and the Senior Wellness Center and budget transfer between project accounts.
Item 20: Final Acceptance and Final Payment of Contract 1920-97
Final acceptance and final payment of Contract 1920-97 with Play Well Group Play Works Inc. for the Rotary Park playground project.
Item 21: Contract 2021-91
Project agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for the installation of pavement markings Phase 8 along federal functionally classified roadways through the city and adoption of Resolution 2021-85.
Item 22: Contract 2021-93
A Memorandum of Understanding with Columbus Corporation of Oklahoma City Incorporated, developing a contractual relationship related to the lease and management of the city's multi-sport and indoor aquatic facility.
Item 23: Contract 2021-94
With the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, providing for an exchange of city property located on the Westheimer runway for OU property located on the northeast corner of Robinson Street and Flood Avenue for the extension of James Garner Avenue.
Item 24: Contract 2021-96
With Cabinet Engineering LLC in the amount of $58,100 to provide professional engineering services for the Porter Avenue Water Line Replacement Project Phase Two from Robinson Street to Alameda Street.
Item 25: Contract 2021-97
With GE Johnson Construction Company in the amount of $85,000 to provide construction management at risk services for the Norman Forward Multi-Sport and Aquatic Center project.
Item 26: Contract 2021-99
Memorandum of Understanding with Norman Regional Hospital Authorities to develop a contractual relationship related to construction funding and a separate operation of the sports and human performance center within the Norman Forward Multi-Sport and Indoor Aquatic Facility.