Meeting Summary
The City Council convened as the Finance Committee to receive budget presentations for Fiscal Year 2016 from the Information Technology, Police, and Fire departments. Key discussions included staffing challenges, technology advancements, and public safety initiatives. The City Manager authorized a study for a new police training facility and provided updates on ongoing projects and recent weather impacts.
Key Decisions & Votes
Police Training Center Study
50:00The City Manager authorized a study to determine the scope and needs for a new police training center, to be considered for a future bond issue.
Upcoming Community Events
Urban Land Institute Workshop
Breakfast at The Ambassador Hotel, focusing on walkability and Safe Streets.
Financial Matters
Overall Proposed Budget FY16
The total proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2016 across all funds.
General Fund Proposed Budget FY16
The proposed budget for the general fund for Fiscal Year 2016.
Health Insurance Cost Increase
Budgeted increase in health insurance cost per employee for FY16.
IT Department Proposed Budget FY16
The proposed budget for the Information Technology department.
Police Department Operating Budget FY16
The proposed operating budget for the Police Department.
Police Office Equipment
Budget allocation for body cameras, ammunition, taser upgrades, and computer replacements.
Body-Worn Cameras (Personnel & Contract)
Funding for personnel to manage body-worn cameras and associated contracts.
Jail Contract Reduction
Reduction in the jail contract budget due to fewer and shorter stays for municipal charges.
Fire Department General Fund Budget FY16
The proposed general fund budget for the Fire Department.
Fire Sales Tax Fund Budget FY16
The proposed fire sales tax fund budget for the Fire Department.
Additional Fire Positions (Mid-Year)
Half-year cost for 21 additional fire positions to staff a new fire station.
Fire Station Projects (Sales Tax Fund)
Allocation from the fire sales tax fund for fire station projects.
Fire Facility Repairs (Sales Tax Fund)
Allocation from the fire sales tax fund for facility repairs.
Fire Training and Records Management Software (Sales Tax Fund)
Allocation from the fire sales tax fund for training and records management software.
Project Life Endowment Fund
Current balance in the Project Life 501c3 endowment for the smoke alarm program.
Coming Up
Watch For
- OKC.gov website redesign completion by end of year/early 2016.
- Major upgrade to the agenda management system starting in the fall.
- Radio system upgrade RFP to be released this year.
- Phase One Police RMS and Courts RMS implementation this year.
- Replacement of 911 equipment and software to prepare for Next Generation 911.
- Bidding for a new primary data center to begin this year.
- Police body-worn camera vendor presentations in early July, wear test in August/September, vendor selection and contract negotiation in October/November 2015, with an initial 100 cameras for a 12-month test.
- New Police Headquarters expected to be completed by end of August/September, with move-in starting in September.
- Southwest Briefing Station expected to be completed and moved into within the next one to two months.
- Fire Department facility assessment study to be completed by July.
- New fire station in southeast Oklahoma City anticipated to be completed by next summer.
- Camp Inferno, a weekend camp for young ladies interested in fire service, is planned for next summer.
Announcements
- Renee Saka, Police Business Manager, is retiring in July after many years of service.
- The recently released citizen newsletter, an IT project, has over 6,600 registrants, with approximately 1,800 being citizens.
- Bodine Grade School received substantial grants from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Devon, and Republic Services.
- May sales tax revenue was up 1.75%, which was encouraging news.
- City lakes are recovering well from recent rains, with McGee Creek, Atoka, and Draper full. Lake Overholser and Hefner are rising, while Canton Lake remains low.
- Recent heavy rains have significantly impacted streets, the river, traffic signals, and created numerous potholes.
- The Summerfield Homeowners Association held its annual meeting, with good attendance despite heavy rainfall.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Opening ceremony for the meeting.
Recess Council Meeting and Convene Finance Committee
Procedural action to transition to the Finance Committee for budget discussions.
Budget Overview Presentation
Presentation of the overall proposed FY16 budget, including staffing, revenue, and expense breakdowns.
Information Technology Department Budget Presentation
Presentation of the IT department's FY16 proposed budget, strategic issues, and project highlights.
Police Department Budget Presentation
Presentation of the Police department's FY16 proposed budget, LFR issues, strategies, and program highlights.
Fire Department Budget Presentation
Presentation of the Fire department's FY16 proposed budget, LFR issues, strategies, and program highlights.
Public Comments (Finance Committee)
Opportunity for public input during the Finance Committee meeting.
Adjourn Finance Committee and Reconvene Council Meeting
Procedural action to conclude the Finance Committee meeting and resume the Council meeting.
Council Comments
Council members shared comments on various city matters and legislative issues.
City Manager's Report
Report from the City Manager on current city operations, including lake levels and storm impacts.
Citizens to be Heard (Council Meeting)
Opportunity for citizens to address the Council.
Adjourn Council Meeting
Conclusion of the City Council meeting.