Meeting Summary
The city council's finance committee received budget presentations for the Public Works, Utilities, and Airports departments for fiscal year 2015-2016. Key discussions included infrastructure maintenance, water supply reliability, and airport development projects. No formal decisions were made as this was an informational session.
Upcoming Community Events
Water Conservation Demonstration Garden opening
At the Oklahoma City Zoo.
Financial Matters
Public Works Budget FY15-16
Proposed budget of $47.5 million with 406 positions, representing a net increase of 6 positions and a reduction of approximately $600,000 from the previous year, primarily due to less river capital improvements.
2007 Bond Issue - Streets Portion
Approximately $11 million remaining in the unlisted streets portion of the 2007 bond issue, expected to be sufficient for remaining projects.
Utilities Department Overall Funds
Combined Water Trust and Environmental Assistance Trust overall sources of funds projected at $480 million, with $189 million for debt construction of water improvements and $276 million from service charges.
Utilities Department Operating Budget
Total operating budget of $99.6 million, adding 10 people, with a 1.32% increase ($1.3 million).
Wastewater Utility Operating Reserve
Adding $96,000 to the operating reserve for the wastewater utility, bringing it to 2%.
Goat Maintenance for Canals
Budget allocation for using goats for vegetation control in the Hefner Canal and other lake areas.
Solid Waste Budget Decrease
Decreasing the solid waste budget by $198,000 due to savings from CNG fuel pricing.
Atoka Pipeline Project
Spending $57 million on the Atoka pipeline for various pieces and parts, including environmental studies and pre-engineering for a second pipeline.
Draper Water Treatment Plant Electrical Improvements
Building $39 million worth of electrical improvements at the Draper Water Treatment Plant, with $24 million funded by a grant.
Wastewater Main Replacements
Approximately $12 million allocated for main replacements in wastewater projects.
South Canadian Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
Approximately $12 million allocated to expand the South Canadian plant's service.
Solid Waste New Trucks
Spending about $3.3 million on new trucks for solid waste.
Solid Waste Carts, Bins, and Fleet Maintenance Upgrade
Spending about $1.1 million each on carts and bins, and an upgrade of the fleet maintenance operation center.
Airports Department Proposed Budget
Proposed budget of $110,539,000, with total operating expenditures of $42,676,000.
Portland Avenue Realignment (Airport Portion)
Budgeting a little over $6.1 million for the airport trust's portion of the Portland Avenue realignment project.
Terminal Expansion Design
Budgeting about $4 million for the terminal expansion design.
Consolidated Rental Car Facility
A $32 million project, with $5.3 million budgeted for FY16, funded by customer facility charges.
Check Baggage Inspection System
A $16 million project, with $1.3 million anticipated in FY16 to finish it up.
Taxiway CNG Replacement
An $8 million project for replacing asphalt portions of Taxiway CNG, 90% funded by the FAA.
Airport Signage Upgrade Replacement Project
Budgeting $200,000 for the plans and specifications for a complete overhaul of airport signage.
Terminal Generator Project
A $4.3 million project to make the terminal building and pedestrian tunnel 100% backup capable, with $1.653 million budgeted for FY16.
Airport Cash Fund Budget
Proposed cash fund budget of $17,366,497 for next year.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Intermodal Transit Hub project expected to be completed by the end of 2016.
- New river maintenance facility plans expected to finish August 2015.
- Terminal expansion project anticipated to be complete in 2018.
- Consolidated rental car facility expected to be finished in January 2016.
- Check baggage inspection system completion by end of summer, hopefully no later than September.
- Portland Avenue relocation will be complete in 2017.
- New parking study will be complete by the end of this summer.
- Tunnel enhancement project expected to be finished in five or six weeks.
Watch For
- Next finance committee presentations: Parks Department, Transit and Parking, Planning Department, and Development Services.
- Report on the feasibility of moving some Water Trust responsibilities, particularly recreational aspects of lakes, to the Parks Department.
- Discussions and recommendations for the next bond issue, anticipated in 2017, with a focus on street resurfacing.
- Continued efforts to secure non-stop air service to Ronald Reagan Washington National, New York's LaGuardia, Miami, and consistent service to Orlando.
- Conversations with JetBlue and Spirit Airlines regarding new service.
Announcements
- Lincoln Park Golf Clubhouse opened on May 1st.
- New police briefing station at 5501 South Portland will open in June 2015.
- New fire station number 26 opened last summer at Southwest 119th and Rockwell.
- City Hall lawn project (part of Project 180) is under construction and expected to finish later this year.
- The new Arts District parking garage and Zoo Veterinary Hospital are in their final stages of construction.
- Woodson Park on the city's southwest side is under construction and will open as soon as weather permits.
- Alaska Airlines will begin non-stop service to Seattle on July 1st.
Agenda Summary
Public Works Budget Presentation for FY15-16
Presentation of the Public Works budget, including an overview of divisions, budget changes (net increase of 6 positions, $600,000 reduction in budget), infrastructure responsibilities, and key projects like the 2007 bond issue, intelligent traffic system, and various capital improvement projects.
Utilities Department Budget Presentation
Presentation of the Utilities Department budget, covering water, solid waste, and wastewater services. Highlights included financial stability, service reliability, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and major capital improvements like the Atoka pipeline and plant upgrades.
Airports Department Budget Presentation
Presentation of the Airports Department budget, detailing operations for Will Rogers World Airport, Wiley Post, and Clarence E. Page Airport. Topics included revenue sources, capital improvement projects (terminal expansion, rental car facility), air service development, and performance indicators.