Meeting Summary
The City Council approved an ordinance related to drainage and flood control. Presentations were delivered by the Information Technology, Municipal Courts, Development Services, and Public Works departments, detailing their proposed FY20 budgets, strategic initiatives, and operational enhancements. Key discussions included efforts to reduce incarceration rates, improve animal welfare services, and enhance city infrastructure.
Key Decisions & Votes
Drainage and Flood Control Ordinance
02:00The ordinance relating to drainage and flood control was passed unanimously, including an emergency clause.
Upcoming Community Events
Bike to Work Day
Rides across the city into downtown, specifically to Myriad Gardens.
Critical Mass
Meeting at McKinley Park to promote cyclist visibility.
One OKC
12 PM to 4 PM on Northeast 23rd Street, from Rhode Island to Hood Street.
Artist Boot Camp
Details available on okc.gov.
Financial Matters
IT Personnel Cost Increase
Increase in personnel costs for the Information Technology department.
IT Contract Increases
Increase in existing contracts, primarily for Microsoft licenses and 911 switching call processing system maintenance.
New IT Systems Operational Increases
Operational increases for new systems, including newsletter/email/text subscription software, case management for municipal counselors, and LFR performance management software.
Municipal Court Day Reporting Program
Funding requested to implement a day reporting program for inmates not eligible for OR bonds, providing treatment services in the community.
Development Services Operating Budget
Proposed total operating budget for the Development Services Department, an increase of 3.43% from last year.
Watershed Fund Grant
Grant to hire three part-time employees to work with medium-to-large dogs at the animal shelter to improve their live release rate.
Public Works Operating Expenditures
Proposed total operating expenditures for the Public Works Department, an increase from $52.9 million.
Public Works Total Departmental Budget
Proposed total departmental budget for Public Works, including Better Streets Safer City programs and traffic impact fees.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Article mention by Councilwoman Nice (postponed to next week)
Watch For
- RFP for Fire Records Management System
- Text-to-911 go-live (next couple months)
- Electronic Plan Review implementation
- LFR Performance Management Software implementation
- Newsletter/Email/Text Subscription Software RFP release (end of Q1 FY20)
- Permits Data Analytics Web App kick-off (after July 1st)
- Evaluation of day reporting program impact on incarceration rates
- Increased online permitting (insulation inspections)
- Business license automation
- Enhanced community outreach for animal welfare
- Quadrant-based pothole repair implementation
- Discussion on Classen Boulevard redesign for Bus Rapid Transit and protected bike lanes
- Next budget hearing on May 28th (Utilities, Parks, Planning, Airports)
Announcements
- Bike to Work Day is this Friday, with rides converging at Myriad Gardens.
- Critical Mass event will be held this Sunday at McKinley Park to promote cyclist visibility.
- One OKC event is scheduled for this Saturday, May 18th, from 12 PM to 4 PM on Northeast 23rd Street.
- An Artist Boot Camp will take place on Sunday, May 19th; more information is available on okc.gov.
Agenda Summary
Ordinance on final hearing relating to drainage and flood control
Final consideration of an ordinance related to drainage and flood control, following previous presentations and a public hearing.
Public hearing regarding proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2020
Official legal public hearing for the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2020.
Presentations and discussion of FY20 proposed budget - Information Technology
Presentation by Chad Meldrum on the FY20 proposed budget for the Information Technology department, including major changes, strategic issues, and project highlights.
Presentations and discussion of FY20 proposed budget - Municipal Courts
Presentation by LaShon Thompson on the FY20 proposed budget for Municipal Courts, including department mission, proposed day reporting program, strategic goals, and program highlights.
Presentations and discussion of FY20 proposed budget - Development Services Department
Presentation by Bob Tiner on the FY20 proposed budget for the Development Services Department, covering mission, budget changes, division highlights, and future initiatives.
Presentations and discussion of FY20 proposed budget - Public Works
Presentation by Eric Winger on the FY20 proposed budget for the Public Works Department, covering mission, budget changes, divisional updates, and future outlook.