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April 7, 2016 City Commission Meeting

April 7, 2016 Shawnee, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Commission approved several significant infrastructure projects, including authorizing design work for Fire Station #2 renovations, declaring an emergency to replace stadium lighting at the Expo Center, and awarding a bid for North radio tower site antenna installation. Proclamations for Fair Housing Month and Public Safety Telecommunications Week were also issued, and a detailed report on tornado preparedness was presented.

Key Decisions & Votes

Fire Station #2 Design Agreement

10:50

Authorization for staff to enter into a $94,000 agreement with Fritz Bailey Architects for design, engineering, and construction documents for Fire Station #2, with a stipulation that the city commission sign off on plans before bidding.

Approved

Fire Station #2 Budget Amendment

13:00

Approval of a budget amendment to fund the $94,000 architect agreement for Fire Station #2 through a loan from the general fund.

Approved

Expo Stadium Lighting Replacement

15:40

Declaration of emergency and award of bid to Shawnee Lighting Systems for $123,351 (net $78,351 after insurance) to replace all four stadium lighting fixtures at the Expo Center.

Approved

Expo Stadium Lighting Budget Amendment

17:20

Approval of a budget amendment for $79,000 to cover the city's portion of the stadium lighting replacement cost at the Expo Center.

Approved

North Radio Tower Site Antennas

19:40

Award of bid to Midwest Underground Technologies for $67,881.15 for the procurement and installation of antennas, feed line, and hardware for the North radio tower site.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

April 2016

Fair Housing Month

City of Shawnee

April 10th-16th, 2016

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

City of Shawnee

Financial Matters

Fire Station #2 Design Agreement

Agreement with Fritz Bailey Architects for design, engineering, and construction documents for Fire Station #2.

$94,000

Fire Station #2 Budget Amendment

Loan from the general fund to cover architect fees for Fire Station #2 design.

$94,000

Expo Stadium Lighting Replacement

Replacement of all four stadium lights at the Shawnee Har-Ex Oklahoma Expo, with a portion covered by insurance.

$123,351

Expo Stadium Lighting Budget Amendment

Budget amendment to cover the city's portion of the stadium lighting replacement cost.

$79,000

North Radio Tower Site Antennas

Procurement and installation of antennas, feed line, and hardware for the North radio tower site.

$67,881.15

Public Comments

0 citizens spoke

No citizens came forward to participate in the public comments section of the meeting.

Coming Up

Watch For

  • Update of SCADA system for automatic siren activation (expected in next year's budget)
  • Wayfinding project plan implementation (Midsummer, July 1st)
  • City brand implementation (next 60 days)

Announcements

  • Proclamation declaring April 2016 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Shawnee.
  • Proclamation declaring April 10th through 16th, 2016 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
  • Emergency Management Director Don Lynch provided a comprehensive report on tornado preparedness, including information on watches/warnings, safety measures, warning sirens, and the mass notification system.
  • City Manager provided an update on the wayfinding project, with a plan expected by mid-summer and implementation to begin around July 1st. The city's brand will also be implemented internally over the next 60 days.

Agenda Summary

Consider approval of the consent agenda

Approval of routine administrative items.

Approved

Citizens participation

Opportunity for citizens to address the commission.

No Action

Proclamations

Issuance of proclamations for Fair Housing Month and National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.

Information Only

Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Fritz Bailey Architects of Tulsa, Oklahoma to provide design, engineering, and biddable construction documents for the repair and renovation of Fire Station Number Two located 1401 North Bryan

Authorization for a $94,000 agreement for design and construction documents for Fire Station #2.

Approved

Approve a budget amendment for design and engineering and biddable construction documents for the repair and renovation of Fire Station Number Two

Approval of a budget amendment to fund the $94,000 architect agreement for Fire Station #2 through a loan from the general fund.

Approved

Declare an emergency and authorize staff to replace Stadium lighting fixtures in the grand stands at the Shawnee Har-Ex Oklahoma Expo

Declaration of emergency and authorization to replace all four stadium lighting fixtures at the Expo Center for $123,351, with $45,000 covered by insurance.

Approved

Approve a budget amendment to replace stadium lighting fixtures in the grand stands at Expo

Approval of a budget amendment for $79,000 to cover the city's portion of the stadium lighting replacement cost at the Expo Center.

Approved

Consider Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund lump sum payment from Defined Benefit Plan for Charles H

Consideration of a lump sum payment from the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund.

Approved

Consider bids procurement installation of antennas feed line and hardware for North radio tower site

Consideration of bids for the installation of antennas, feed line, and hardware for the North radio tower site, with a recommendation to award to Midwest Underground Technologies for $67,881.15.

Approved

Administrative reports

Report from the Emergency Management Director on tornado preparedness.

Information Only

City Manager report

Update on the city's wayfinding project and brand implementation.

Information Only

New business

Opportunity for new business items.

No Action

Commissioner's comments

Opportunity for commissioners to provide comments.

Information Only

Discussion and consideration and possible action to go into executive session for discussion in accordance with 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1) purchase or appraisal of real property

Motion to enter executive session to discuss real property matters.

Approved

Discussion consideration possible action to go into executive session to discuss potential claims litigation or other options regarding emergency 911 Wireless telephone fees that were collected and not remitted to the city as authorized by 25 O.S. § 307(B)(4)

Motion to enter executive session to discuss potential litigation regarding 911 Wireless telephone fees.

Approved

Consider matters discussed in executive session in accordance with 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1) purchase or appraisal of real property

Consideration of matters discussed in executive session regarding real property.

No Action

Consider matters discussed an executive session regarding potential claims litigation or other options regarding emergency 911 Wireless telephone fees that were collected and not remitted to the city as authorized by 25 O.S. § 307(B)(4)

Consideration of matters discussed in executive session regarding 911 Wireless telephone fees.

No Action