Meeting Summary
The City of Norman was recognized for achieving an elite ISO Class One fire protection rating, placing it among a select few cities in Oklahoma. This significant accomplishment is expected to result in premium savings on property insurance for both residents and businesses. The council also approved a motion to adjourn into executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property for a future bus transfer station.
Key Decisions & Votes
Adjourn to Executive Session
19:30The council approved a motion to adjourn the special session and convene into an executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property for a future bus transfer station located at 32 East Comanche Street.
Financial Matters
ISO Class One Fire Protection Rating Impact
The achievement of the ISO Class One rating is expected to lead to premium savings on property insurance for homeowners and business owners in Norman.
Public Safety Sales Tax and Budget Approval
Chief King acknowledged that the council's approval of the budget, including funds from the public safety sales tax for apparatus, was a crucial component in achieving the Class One ISO rating.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Delivery of the ISO Class One rating plaque.
- Further discussions regarding the acquisition of real property for a future bus transfer station at 32 East Comanche Street.
Announcements
- The City of Norman has achieved an ISO Class One fire protection rating, an elite classification in Oklahoma.
- Recognition was given to Chief King, Assistant Chief Jason Smith, Jenny Jones, Commissioner Glenn Mulready, Lois Spin, Ken Stoops, Skip Gibson, the Police Communications Division, Planning Department, GIS systems, Utilities Department, and City Manager Pyle for their contributions to achieving the ISO Class One rating.
- A commemorative plaque for the ISO Class One rating will be delivered at a later date due to manufacturing delays.
- A new ISO 'mitigate website' providing benchmarking reports for the city's fire protection system is available.
Agenda Summary
Presentation from ISO Insurance Services Office regarding a special rating
Chief King and representatives from ISO and the State Insurance Commission presented on Norman's achievement of an ISO Class One fire protection rating, detailing the rigorous evaluation process and acknowledging the collaborative efforts of various city departments and council's budget approvals.
Motion to adjourn special session and convene into executive session
A motion was made to adjourn the special session and move into an executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property for a future bus transfer station located at 32 East Comanche Street.