Meeting Summary
The city council meeting focused on presentations of the Fiscal Year 2022 proposed budgets for Public Works, Utilities, and Airports departments. No votes were taken on these items, as they were for discussion and information only. The meeting also included a presentation summarizing public comments received on the budget and a 'citizens to be heard' segment.
Upcoming Community Events
Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Located at 1621 South Portland. Closed on Mondays. Serves Oklahoma City and eight participating cities.
Spring Clean Up Event
Held at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds, with 454 participants dropping off household hazardous waste.
Financial Matters
Public Works Proposed Budget FY22
Total departmental budget reducing from $314 million to $251 million, primarily due to the Better Streets Safer City program winding down. Operating expenses increasing from $52.4 million to $53.7 million, including 18 new positions. Largest funding source is Better Streets Safer City (55%), followed by General Fund ($34 million) and Drainage Utility ($28 million).
Utilities Proposed Budget FY22
Total proposed budget of $724 million. Capital improvements total $451 million. Utility operations transfer to city is $101 million. Debt service is $62 million. Trust operations are $42 million. Solid waste service contracts are $37 million. Wastewater treatment facility operations contracts are $19 million. $7 million intended for reserves, primarily storm reserve fund. Funding sources include debt construction funds ($210 million), service charges ($376 million), and cash reserves ($122 million).
Airports Proposed Budget FY22
Anticipated total revenues of almost $82 million, with total sources of funds at $111.3 million. Total expenses are $46.6 million, with reserves of over $1 million and capital outlay of over $63.5 million. Major capital programs include Runway 13-31 reconstruction ($9 million for FY22), Wiley Post crosswind runway project ($2 million), Clarence E. Page terminal apron reconstruction ($1.5 million), and terminal expansion project ($14 million for FY22).
Public Comments
84 comments were received from 74 individuals during the 20-day public comment period (May 4th - May 24th). Comments were categorized into overall budget (8), mental health (40), police department (31), police and fire (1), public transportation (1), public works (2), and public schools (1). The full text of comments was provided to council members and posted online.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Future discussion on the upcoming ratepayer analysis for utilities (next month).
- Future projects for Public Works using bid alternates to control costs.
- Opening of the new terminal expansion space at Will Rogers World Airport (later this summer, hopefully August).
- Official takeover of Tinker Air Force Base water and wastewater system operations by the Utilities department (October 1st).
Announcements
- Teleconference disconnection protocol was announced.
- Agenda and documents are available on okc.gov.
- Instructions for speaking during the meeting were provided (call 405-297-2391 or text 405-219-7987 or email cityclerk@okc.gov).
- Mark Cranenburg, Airports Director, announced his retirement on September 8th, with his last day of work being August 27th.
Agenda Summary
Invocation
Invocation from Pastor Caleb Unwell of Church of the Open Arms United Church of Christ.
Office of the Mayor
No items from the Office of the Mayor.
Presentations and Discussion: Fiscal Year 22 Proposed Budget - Public Works
Presentation by Public Works Director Eric Winger on the proposed budget for the Public Works department, covering divisions like streets maintenance, traffic, drainage, and project management. Discussion included increased permit reviews, pothole repairs, and managing construction costs.
Presentations and Discussion: Fiscal Year 22 Proposed Budget - Utilities
Presentation by Utilities Director Chris Browning on the proposed budget for the Utilities department, including water, wastewater, and trash collection services. Discussion covered challenges from the pandemic and winter storms, proposed enhancements, and capital programs like the Atoka pipeline and automated meter reading.
Presentations and Discussion: Fiscal Year 22 Proposed Budget - Airports
Presentation by Airports Director Mark Cranenburg on the proposed budget for the Airports department, covering Will Rogers World Airport, Wiley Post Airport, and Clarence E. Page Airport. Discussion included the impact of the pandemic on air travel, terminal expansion, and capital projects.
Presentation of Budget Comments
Summary presentation by Budget Director Doug Dowler on the 84 public comments received from 74 individuals regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 budget.
Citizens to be Heard
Two citizens spoke on various topics, including a request for a web tracking application for municipal counselor claims and criticism of the police department budget allocation.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned.