April 29, 2020 City Council Meeting

The minutes from the April 14, 2020 City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Financing meetings were approved.

Proclamation 1920-36, designating April 20-24, 2020 as OU Staff Week, was acknowledged.

Proclamation 1920-44, designating May 2020 as Mental Health Awareness Month, was acknowledged.

Items 7 through 16 on the consent docket, including various financial reports, contracts, and resolutions, were approved unanimously.

Ordinance 1920-42, granting a special use permit for a 2-megawatt solar project on a 40-acre tract owned by Norman Public Schools, was adopted on second and final reading.

Ordinance 1920-43, closing a platted pedestrian easement along the west boundary of lots 23 and 24, block 1, Carrington Place Addition, was adopted on second and final reading.

General Obligation Bond Election Package

Proposed bond package totaling approximately $113.3 million for Norman Forward projects ($89.1 million) and municipal services projects ($24.2 million), plus an economic stimulus package.

Homeless Shelter Strategic Planning Study

Funding for a strategic planning process for a homeless resource center, to be funded from the capital fund.

Amendment to Cabinets Engineering LLC Contract (Porter Avenue Streetscape)

Increase for additional design services for the Porter Avenue Streetscape Bond Project.

Amendment to Adkins North America Incorporated Contract (Picard Avenue Road Reconstruction)

Increase for additional engineering and design services for the 2016 Bond Road Reconstruction Project.

Contract with MacArthur Associated Consultants LLC (Gray Street Two-Way Conversion)

Engineering design services for the Gray Street Two-Way Conversion 2019 Bond Project.

Norman Solar Project

A 2-megawatt solar project representing a $3 million investment, expected to generate approximately $700,000 in property tax revenues over 30 years.

Continued discussion regarding a possible general obligation bond election for Norman forward projects, municipal facility projects, and an economic stimulus package for small businesses

Discussion on the timing of a potential August 25th bond election, amendments to A&E contracts, the inclusion of fire and fleet maintenance, the homeless project, and a business recovery package. A survey on business impact was presented.

Approval of the City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Financing minutes of April 14, 2020

Review and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.

Proclamation 1920 - 36 for planning the week of April 20 through April 24, 2020 as OU Staff League in the City of Norman

A proclamation acknowledging the essential role of University of Oklahoma staff in the community.

Proclamation 1920 - 44 claiming the month of May 2020 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Norman

A proclamation raising awareness about mental health, encouraging treatment, and providing tools for well-being.

Consent Docket (Items 7-16)

A group of routine administrative items approved by a single motion.

Finance Director's investment report as of March 31, 2020

Report on the city's investments.

Monthly departmental reports for the month of March 2020

Reports from various city departments for the month of March.

Bid 1920 - 57, Contract 1920 - 123 with Jordan Contractors Incorporated

Contract for the FYE 2017 Sewer Maintenance Project Phase 2, including performance and maintenance bonds, and a budget transfer.

Declaration of surplus and/or obsolete equipment and materials

Authorization for the sale or donation of old library furniture and equipment.

Amendment Number 3 to Contract 1213 - 165 with Cabinets Engineering LLC

Increasing the contract amount by $175,000 for additional design services for the Porter Avenue Streetscape Bond Project and a budget transfer.

Amendment Number 1 to Contract 1617 - 98 with Adkins North America Incorporated

Increasing the contract by $19,500 for additional engineering and design services for the 2016 Bond Road Reconstruction Project (Picard Avenue from Kansas Street to Acre Street) and a budget transfer.

Amendment Number 2 to Contact 1920 - 32 with the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma

Extending the term of the lease agreement for office space, service bays, fleet storage, and warehouse garage space for transportation services until December 31, 2020.

Contract 1920 - 124 with MacArthur Associated Consultants LLC

Contract in the amount of $287,000 to provide engineering design for the Gray Street Two-Way Conversion 2019 Bond Project and budget transfers.

Resolution 1920 - 107 authorizing settlement of a claim filed by Kenneth Wayne Albert's the Second

Authorization to settle a claim under the Oklahoma Workers Compensation Statutes.

Resolution 1920 - 108 authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application of the Federal Transit Administration fiscal year 2020 grants for bus and bus facilities programs

Expressing commitment to secure local funding for the local match if such grant is awarded and projects approved.

Ordinance 1920 - 42 granting special used for a public utility for properties owned a - rural agricultural district

Granting a special use permit for a 2-megawatt AC ground-mounted solar project approximately a half-mile south of East Robinson Street and a half-mile east of 48th Avenue Northeast.

Ordinance 1920 - 43 closing a platted 40 7.18 flat pedestrian easement

Closing a pedestrian easement along the West boundary of lots 23 and 24, block 1, Carrington Place Addition, Section 538 12 and 38:16 Dalston Circle.

Miscellaneous discussion

Opportunity for citizens and council members to address City Council on various topics, including the city's reopening plan, economic development ideas, and community well-being.