October 20, 2020 City Commission Meeting

Routine items on the consent agenda were approved, excluding items 2a and 2d which were pulled for individual discussion.

The purchase of OpenGov software was approved to enhance financial transparency and streamline the city's budgeting process, providing real-time data access to the public.

Commissioner Travis Flood was appointed to serve on the City Community Beautification Committee.

An ordinance was approved to amend city code regarding the sale of non-real estate surplus property, establishing clear thresholds and methods for disposal.

An ordinance was approved to raise the city manager's authority to contract for supplies, materials, and equipment to $50,000 without prior commission approval, aligning with state law.

A public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property at 620 West MacArthur Street for an outdoor gathering space was deferred to a future meeting due to pending information from the applicant.

The bid from South Central Industries for $42,000 for the purchase of 0.32 acres of improved land at 229 North Kickapoo Street was approved.

A resolution adopting the environmental information document for the water treatment plant expansion was approved, moving forward with an aggressive schedule to secure low interest rates.

OpenGov Software

Approval of software for automating budgeting processes and providing a public transparency platform for city finances. Funding is available from the general fund and was already built into the budget.

Ordinance Amending Sale of Non-Real Estate Property

Amendment to city code establishing clear thresholds and procedures for disposing of surplus city property, allowing sales by public auction, sealed bids, or online auction services.

Ordinance Raising City Manager Purchasing Authority

Amendment to city code increasing the city manager's authority to contract for supplies, materials, and equipment to $50,000 without prior commission approval, aligning with state statute.

Purchase of Land at 229 North Kickapoo Street

Approval of a bid from South Central Industries for the purchase of 0.32 acres of improved land.

Monthly Sales Tax and Budget Report

Sales tax was 13.05% above budget for the month and 21.62% above budget year-to-date. Use tax was 5.47% above budget for the month and 4.93% above budget year-to-date. Budget amendments are anticipated in November.

Water Treatment Plant Expansion

Adoption of an environmental information document for the water treatment plant upgrades, with an aggressive schedule to capitalize on low interest rates.

Citizen Participation

Opportunity for citizens to address the commission on any topic.

Consent Agenda

Approval of routine items, with 2a and 2d pulled for separate discussion.

Agenda Item 2a (now 9)

Acknowledging the opening of bids for the purchase of 0.32 acres of improved land at 229 North Kickapoo Street.

Agenda Item 2d (OpenGov Software)

Consideration of the OpenGov software for budgeting and financial transparency.

Shawnee Animal Welfare Presentation

Presentation by Shawnee Animal Welfare, introducing an adoptable dog and discussing shelter capacity.

Mayor's Proclamation

Proclamation declaring October 6th as James Harrod Day in recognition of his service to the community.

Appointment to City Community Beautification Committee

Consideration of appointing a city commissioner to the City Community Beautification Committee.

Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Section 2-235

Amending portions of the city code relating to the sale of non-real estate property owned by the city, allowing sales by public auction, sealed bids, or online auction services, and setting notice requirements.

Emergency Clause for Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Section 2-235

Declaring an emergency for the ordinance amending portions of the city code relating to the sale of non-real estate property.

Ordinance Relating to Purchase of Supplies and Equipment

Amending subsection B, Section 2-107, Article 3 of Chapter 2 of the city code, raising the budgeted amount the city manager may contract for supplies, materials, and equipment to $50,000 without prior commission approval.

Emergency Clause for Ordinance Relating to Purchase of Supplies and Equipment

Declaring an emergency for the ordinance relating to the purchase of supplies and equipment.

Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance to Rezone Property at 620 West MacArthur Street

Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone 1.29 acres from C3 Highway Commercial District to C3 Highway Commercial District with a Conditional Use Permit for an outdoor gathering space.

Consider Bids for 0.32 Acres of Land at 229 North Kickapoo Street

Consideration of bids for the purchase of 0.32 acres of improved land at 229 North Kickapoo Street.

Acknowledge Monthly Sales Tax and Budget Report

Acknowledgement of the monthly sales tax and budget report presented by the Finance Director.

Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of the consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authority.

Municipal Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of the consent agenda for the Municipal Authority.

Resolution Adopting Environmental Information Document for Water Treatment Plant Expansion

Consideration of a resolution adopting the environmental information document for the water treatment plant expansion project.