June 5, 2024 City Council Meeting

Appointments were made to the Bond Advisory, Housing Authority, and Planning Commission.

A permit was granted to Riversport Foundation for the IJSBA Jet Ski Junior Nationals from July 26-28, expecting over 70 competitors.

A permit was granted to Riversport Foundation for USRowing RowFest 2024, a 10-day rowing event from July 12-21, expecting 15,000-20,000 attendees.

A joint revocable permit was approved for the Firecracker Flight Race at Lake Stanley Draper on June 23rd.

A joint revocable permit was approved for Scuba Bros to hold a community volunteer event to remove litter from Lake Hefner on June 9th.

A revocable right-of-way permit was approved for the Plaza District Chamber of Commerce to hold Live on the Plaza on June 14th, July 12th, and August 9th.

An amended lease with Prairie Surf Media for the former Cox Convention Center site was approved, allowing early termination by December 31, 2024, with the city waiving rent and fees.

The annexation of 320 acres at Gregory Road and Northwest 10th Street into Ward 3 was approved, intended for a mega industrial site.

An allocation of $3 million from TIF 8 funds was approved for a chilled water system at the Crystal Bridge, aiming for installation by April/May next year.

An ordinance was introduced to create the Classen Corridor TIF District, with a final hearing set for June 18th, aiming to promote economic development and preserve historic structures.

Rezoning of 1301 Northeast 30th Street from R1 and H0 to R4 and H0 was approved with an emergency clause.

Rezoning of 1110 North I35 Service Road from PUD 701 to PUD 2000 was approved.

Rezoning for 4 East Reno Avenue to SPD 1613, removing height restrictions, was approved.

A special permit to operate a moderate impact institutional use unit in the I1 district at 4149 Highline Boulevard was approved.

The resolution adopting the fiscal year 2025 annual budget was approved.

A resolution was introduced for the fire sales tax appropriations, with a final hearing on June 18th, including a $3.3 million increase.

A resolution was introduced for the police sales tax appropriations, with a final hearing on June 18th, including a $6.4 million increase.

A joint resolution was approved to certify 'Project Mystery' as an eligible project under the Strategic Investment Programs film incentive program, with an estimated rebate of $64,800.

Sales and Use Tax Report (May)

Sales tax was down 2.3% in May, with year-to-date growth at 1.4%, falling short of projections by $3.4 million. This leads to a more conservative budget projection of 1.5% growth for the next fiscal year.

Amended Lease with Prairie Surf Media

The city agreed to waive rent and utility/security fees for Prairie Surf Media for the current calendar year as part of an early termination agreement.

TIF 8 Funds for Crystal Bridge Chilled Water System

Allocation of TIF 8 funds to install a chilled water system at the Crystal Bridge.

Classen Corridor TIF District Budget

Proposed budget for the Classen Corridor TIF District over 25 years, with $50 million for project assistance (including $10 million for affordable housing), $10 million for public improvements, and $8 million for other taxing jurisdictions.

FY2025 Annual Budget

The overall budget is increasing by 4%, primarily due to MAPS 4. General fund and other operating funds show slight declines. The budget is based on a 1.5% sales tax growth projection.

Fire Sales Tax Appropriations

Increase in fire sales tax appropriations, including $1.9 million for 205 firefighter positions, $400,000 for wage adjustments, $182,000 for support personnel, $300,000 for advanced life support, and $500,000 for fire technology.

Police Sales Tax Appropriations

Increase in police sales tax appropriations, with the largest increase of $5.1 million for capital improvements (storage facility) and $500,000 for supplies and equipment.

Film Incentive Program for Project Mystery

Proposed rebate allocation for 'Project Mystery' under the Strategic Investment Programs film incentive program.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation by Pastor John Mgot and Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Matt Hinkle.

Proclamation of National Safety Month

Proclamation declaring June 2024 as National Safety Month in Oklahoma City.

Appointments to Bond Advisory, Housing Authority, and Planning Commission

Appointments to various city boards and commissions.

City Manager Reports

Sales and Use Tax Report through May, showing a decline in sales tax revenue.

Journal of Council Proceedings

Approval of previous council meeting minutes.

Request for Uncontested Continuances

Several items related to unsecured and abandoned structures were stricken from the agenda due to owners securing or removing the issues.

Revocable Permit with Riversport Foundation for IJSBA Jet Ski Junior Nationals

Permit for a jet ski competition at Riversport.

Revocable Permit with Riversport Foundation for USRowing RowFest 2024

Permit for a 10-day rowing festival at Riversport.

Joint Revocable Permit with OKC Water Utilities Trust and Bodies Race Company

Permit for the Firecracker Flight Race at Lake Stanley Draper.

Joint Revocable Permit with OKC Water Utilities Trust and Scuba Bros

Permit for a community clean-up event at Lake Hefner.

Revocable Right-of-Way Permit with Plaza District Chamber of Commerce

Permit for Live on the Plaza events.

OCMFA Agenda Items A-G

Various items under the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.

Amended Lease with Prairie Surf Media

Amended lease for the former Cox Convention Center site.

PPA Agenda Item B

Claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.

Consent Docket

Approval of various routine agenda items.

Concurrence Docket

Approval of various routine agenda items.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 1301 NE 30th Street

Rezoning from R1 and H0 to R4 and H0.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 1110 North I35 Service Road

Rezoning from PUD 701 to PUD 2000.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 4 East Reno Avenue

Rezoning to SPD 1613 to remove height restrictions.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Special Permit for 4149 Highline Boulevard

Establishing a special permit for moderate impact institutional use.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Closing a portion of NW 90th Street

Closing a portion of Northwest 90th Street right-of-way.

Ordinance to be Introduced: Sign Code Changes

Ordinance to tweak language in the sign code related to the National Memorial area.

Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structure at 2522 North Chartel

Public hearing regarding a dilapidated structure in an HP Landmark District.

Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structures (L1)

Public hearing regarding various dilapidated structures.

Resolution: Declaring Structures Dilapidated (L2)

Resolution declaring structures dilapidated.

Public Hearing: Unsecured Structures (M1)

Public hearing regarding various unsecured structures.

Resolution: Declaring Structures Unsecured (M2)

Resolution declaring structures unsecured.

Public Hearing: Abandoned Buildings (N1)

Public hearing regarding various abandoned buildings.

Resolution: Declaring Buildings Abandoned (N2)

Resolution declaring buildings abandoned.

Public Hearing: FY2025 Annual Budget (O1)

Public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2025 annual budget.

Resolution: Adopting FY2025 Annual Budget (O2)

Resolution adopting the fiscal year 2025 annual budget.

Public Hearing: Fire Sales Tax Appropriations (P1)

Public hearing regarding the fire sales tax appropriations.

Resolution: Fire Sales Tax Appropriations (P2)

Resolution introducing the fire sales tax appropriations.

Public Hearing: Police Sales Tax Appropriations (Q1)

Public hearing regarding the police sales tax appropriations.

Resolution: Police Sales Tax Appropriations (Q2)

Resolution introducing the police sales tax appropriations.

Joint Resolution: Film Incentive Program for Project Mystery

Certifying 'Project Mystery' as an eligible project under the film incentive program.

Resolution: Adopting Update to Bike Walk OKC (S1 & S2)

Resolution adopting an update to Bike Walk OKC, with a proposed amendment.

Joint Resolution: Authorizing Legal Representation (T1)

Authorizing legal representation for city employees Rebecca Fry and Robert Burton.

Executive Session: Deer Creek Water (U)

Executive session for confidential communications regarding Deer Creek Water.