Meeting Summary
The City Council approved an ordinance related to drainage and flood control, including an emergency declaration. The meeting also featured public hearings and extensive presentations on the proposed FY20 budget for Information Technology, Municipal Courts, Development Services, and Public Works departments. Key discussions included infrastructure improvements, public safety technology, criminal justice reform efforts, and animal welfare initiatives.
Key Decisions & Votes
Drainage and Flood Control Ordinance
02:00The City Council approved an ordinance on final hearing relating to drainage and flood control.
Emergency Declaration for Drainage and Flood Control Ordinance
02:30The City Council unanimously approved the emergency declaration for the drainage and flood control ordinance, allowing it to take effect immediately.
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
Northeast 23rd Street from Rhode Island to Hood Street, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Artist Bootcamp
Information available on OKC.gov for artists interested in the artist pool process.
Financial Matters
Information Technology Department Budget
Proposed operating budget for FY20, including increases for personnel, Microsoft licenses, 911 system maintenance, and new software projects.
Municipal Courts Department Budget
Proposed operating budget for FY20, with a request for funding for a new day reporting program.
Day Reporting Program (Municipal Courts)
Proposed program to provide treatment services for high-risk offenders in the community, costing approximately $20/day per inmate compared to $43.78/day for incarceration.
Development Services Department Budget
Proposed operating budget for FY20, including funding for five new Animal Welfare positions.
Watershed Fund Grant (Animal Welfare)
A grant to hire three part-time employees to work with large and medium-sized dogs at the animal shelter to improve their live release rate.
Public Works Department Operating Budget
Proposed operating expenditures for FY20, supporting staffing and maintenance.
Public Works Department Total Budget
Proposed total departmental budget for FY20, significantly increased due to the inclusion of Better Streets Safer City programs and traffic impact fees.
Better Streets Safer City Program
Sales tax funding allocated for street improvements and related projects.
Bond Program (Public Works)
Value of projects under the city's bond program.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Next budget hearing on May 28 for Utilities, Parks, Planning, and Airports.
- Implementation of electronic plan review across multiple departments, expected within the next fiscal year.
- Go-live for Text to 911 within the next couple of months.
- RFP for Fire Records Management System to be pushed out soon.
- RFP for newsletter, email, and text subscription software expected end of Q1 FY20.
- Kick-off of the Permits Data Analytics Web App after July 1.
- Discussion on redesigning Classen Boulevard with dedicated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes and protected bike lanes as BRT comes online and with future MAPS initiatives.
Agenda Summary
4a Ordinance on final hearing relating to drainage and flood control
Final consideration of an ordinance concerning drainage and flood control.
4b Public hearing regarding proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2020
Official legal public hearing for the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2020.
5 Presentations and discussion of FY20 proposed budget - Information Technology
Presentation of the Information Technology department's proposed budget for FY20, covering mission, major changes, strategic issues, and project highlights.
5 Presentations and discussion of FY20 proposed budget - Municipal Courts
Presentation of the Municipal Courts department's proposed budget for FY20, including mission, staffing, strategic initiatives, and program highlights.
5 Presentations and discussion of FY20 proposed budget - Development Services
Presentation of the Development Services department's proposed budget for FY20, covering mission, divisions, major changes, and future initiatives.
5 Presentations and discussion of FY20 proposed budget - Public Works
Presentation of the Public Works department's proposed budget for FY20, detailing mission, divisions, infrastructure, and strategic results.