Meeting Summary
The city council meeting featured the swearing-in of new municipal judges Gunnar Brisco and Paula K. Floyd. Proclamations recognized Neighbors Night Out 2025, August 2025 Teacher of the Month Fisel Madden, and August 2025 Employee of the Month Jacob Webb. The council also approved numerous consent and concurrence docket items, introduced ordinances for drainage/flood control and waterfowl hunting, and reviewed a sales tax report showing significant growth.
Key Decisions & Votes
Teacher of the Month Recognition
20:10A resolution recognizing Fisel Madden as August 2025 Teacher of the Month was unanimously approved.
Employee of the Month Recognition
26:00A resolution recognizing Jacob Webb as August 2025 Employee of the Month was unanimously approved.
Councilman Pennington Travel Expenses
27:40A resolution approving travel expenses for Councilman Pennington to attend the Urban Land Institute Oklahoma Exchange trip to Atlanta in September was approved 8 to 1.
Journal of Council Proceedings
28:40Items A and B of the journal of council proceedings were unanimously approved.
Revocable Permit: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
31:00A revocable right-of-way use permit for the Out of the Darkness suicide prevention walk on September 6th was unanimously approved.
Revocable Permit: Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma
34:50A revocable right-of-way use permit for the Down Syndrome Festival and 5K on September 27th was unanimously approved.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OC MFA) Docket
38:40All items (A through F) on the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority docket were unanimously approved.
Public Property Authority (OCPA) Docket
39:50All items (A through F) on the Public Property Authority docket were unanimously approved.
Consent Docket Item BG
41:00Consent Docket item BG was approved separately with a vote of 7 to 2.
Remainder of Consent Docket
47:00The remaining items on the consent docket were unanimously approved.
Concurrence Docket
47:50All items (A through J) on the concurrence docket were unanimously approved.
Ordinance Introduction: Drainage and Flood Control
49:40An ordinance to amend the drainage and flood control code, updating FEMA map dates, was introduced and set for final hearing on September 9th.
Ordinance Introduction: Waterfowl Hunting
52:00An ordinance to amend the code relating to waterfowl hunting, aligning with state regulations, was introduced and set for final hearing on September 9th.
Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures
53:20A resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated was unanimously approved.
Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures
54:10A resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured was unanimously approved.
Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings
55:00A resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned was unanimously approved.
Workers Compensation Subrogation Claim Settlement
55:50A joint resolution with the OC MFA approving the settlement of a workers compensation subrogation claim on behalf of Bernard Cooks was unanimously approved.
Resolution Authorizing Confession of Judgment
56:40A resolution authorizing the municipal council to confess judgment in the case of Allen v. City of OKC without admitting liability was unanimously approved.
Claims Recommended for Denial
57:20Claims recommended for denial (Items A and B) were unanimously approved.
Claim Recommended for Approval
58:00A claim recommended for approval (Item I1A) was unanimously approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Neighbors Night Out 2025
Down Syndrome Festival and 5K
Myriad Beautiful Gardens
Ward 2 Bond Meetup
5:30-7:30 p.m. at Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center, Oklahoma City University
Ward 3 Town Hall
5:30 p.m.
Ward 7 Town Hall
6:00 p.m. at the Alpha Community Center in Garden Oaks
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Report
Sales tax showed 12% growth for the month, leading to a combined 6.5% growth with use tax, putting the city $900,000 ahead of target. Use tax was down 4.5%.
Claims and Payroll
Claims and payroll information was available on OKC.gov.
Cleveland County Jail Facility Contract
A contract to facilitate housing city prisoners in Cleveland County jail facility was estimated to cost $12,240 retroactive July 1st, 2025 through January 25th, 2026.
ACOG Return on Investment
The city received a return of $40.10 for every dollar spent with ACOG.
Public Comments
Michael Washington spoke twice, expressing strong opposition to a contract that would house Cleveland County prisoners in the Oklahoma County Detention Center, citing concerns about conditions and cost. Billy Lewis, Chairman of the Downtown BID board, thanked the council for their support of the downtown district and advocated for the annual assessment. Ronnie Kirk raised concerns about gun violence and gun laws, urging the council to address senators, and also commented on tag readers.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Dilapidated structures at 1316 Northeast 7th Street (stricken for rework)
- Abandoned buildings at 1316 Northeast 7th Street (stricken for rework)
Watch For
- Final hearing for drainage and flood control ordinance on September 9th.
- Final hearing for waterfowl hunting ordinance on September 9th.
- Ward 2 Bond Meetup on September 11th at Oklahoma City University.
- Ward 3 Town Hall on September 25th at 5:30 p.m. to cover bond projects.
- Ward 7 Town Hall on September 4th at 6:00 p.m. at the Alpha Community Center in Garden Oaks.
- Ongoing discussions and projects related to the bond election, Asian District streetscape, Classen Boulevard TIF, and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) grant.
Announcements
- New municipal judges Gunnar Brisco and Paula K. Floyd were sworn in.
- September 9th, 2025, was proclaimed Neighbors Night Out 2025.
- Fisel Madden was recognized as August 2025 Teacher of the Month.
- Jacob Webb was recognized as August 2025 Employee of the Month.
- Southwest Airlines has resumed direct non-stop flights from Oklahoma City to Dallas Love Field.
- Councilman Cooper highlighted ACOG's return on investment for the city.
- Officer Miller and Officer Gilmore were recognized for their community engagement.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation led by Councilman Bradley Carter of Ward 1 and Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Kamal Pennington of Ward 7.
Swearing-in Ceremonies for New Judges
Gunnar Brisco and Paula K. Floyd were sworn in as municipal judges by Presiding Judge Donald Keifin.
Proclamation: Neighbors Night Out 2025
A proclamation declaring September 9th, 2025, as Neighbors Night Out 2025 in Oklahoma City.
Resolution: Recognizing Fisel Madden as August 2025 Teacher of the Month
Resolution commending Fisel Madden, physical education and health teacher at Wheeler Middle School, as August 2025 Teacher of the Month.
Resolution: Recognizing Jacob Webb as August 2025 Employee of the Month
Resolution commending Jacob Webb, Parks and Grounds Superintendent, as August 2025 Employee of the Month.
Item 4A: Resolution approving travel expenses for Councilman Pennington
Approval of travel expenses for Councilman Pennington to attend the Urban Land Institute Oklahoma Exchange trip to Atlanta in September.
Item 5: City Manager Reports
Presentation of the sales tax report and claims and payroll information.
Item 6A & 6B: Journal of council proceedings
Approval of the journal of council proceedings.
Item 7: Request uncontested continuances
Two items related to dilapidated structures and abandoned buildings at 1316 Northeast 7th Street were stricken from the agenda for rework and renotification.
Item 8A: Revocable right-of-way use permit with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Permit to hold the Out of the Darkness suicide prevention walk on September 6th on Mickey Mantle Drive.
Item 8B: Revocable right-of-way use permit with Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma
Permit to hold the Down Syndrome Festival and 5K on September 27th on Sheridan.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OC MFA) Items A-F
Various items under the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority docket.
Public Property Authority (OCPA) Items A-F
Various items under the Public Property Authority docket.
Item 9: Consent Docket
Approval of the consent docket, with item BG voted on separately.
Item 9BG: Consent Docket item BG
A specific item from the consent docket that was pulled for a separate vote.
Item 10: Concurrence Docket Items A-J
Approval of all items on the concurrence docket.
Item 11A: Ordinance introduction for drainage and flood control
Introduction of an ordinance to amend Chapter 20, Article 16 of the city code relating to drainage and flood control, updating FEMA map dates.
Item 11B: Ordinance introduction for waterfowl hunting
Introduction of an ordinance to amend Chapter 38 of the city code relating to waterfowl hunting regulations, aligning with state hunting regulations.
Item 11C1: Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures
Public hearing for listed dilapidated structures.
Item 11C2: Resolution declaring structures dilapidated
Resolution declaring listed structures to be dilapidated.
Item 11D1: Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing for listed unsecured structures.
Item 11D2: Resolution declaring structures unsecured
Resolution declaring listed structures to be unsecured.
Item 11E1: Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings
Public hearing for listed abandoned buildings.
Item 11E2: Resolution declaring buildings abandoned
Resolution declaring listed buildings to be abandoned.
Item 11F1: Joint resolution with OC MFA approving settlement of workers compensation subrogation claim
Approval of settlement of a workers compensation subrogation claim recovered on behalf of Bernard Cooks.
Item 11G1: Resolution authorizing the municipal council to confess judgment
Resolution authorizing the municipal council to confess judgment in the case of Allen v. City of OKC without admitting liability.
Item 11H1: Claims recommended for denial
Approval of claims recommended for denial (Items A and B).
Item 11I1A: Claim recommended for approval
Approval of a claim recommended for approval.
Item 12: Comments from Council
Council members provided updates and comments on various topics.
Item 13: Citizens to be heard
Opportunity for citizens to address the council.
Item 14: Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned.