Meeting Summary
The Moore City Council approved the FY 2025-2026 annual budget, which includes conservative revenue estimates and significant capital outlays for street construction, police vehicles, and fire department equipment. Several agreements for infrastructure projects and equipment purchases were also approved. Additionally, new leadership roles were elected across various city authorities and boards.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
01:40Approval of routine administrative items.
FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget
02:00Adoption of the city's annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year, including conservative revenue estimates and capital outlays.
Amendment #3 to Garver LLC Agreement
07:00Approval of additional design services and legal descriptions for Eastern Avenue reconstruction, including a retaining wall design and revisions to legal descriptions.
Pinnacle Consulting Management Group Agreement
10:00Approval for right-of-way acquisition services for the Southwest 19th Street and Santa Fe intersection project.
Purchase of Harris XL-185M Mobile Radios
11:50Authorization for the purchase of four mobile radios for fire station alerting systems.
Purchase of Morning Pride Structural Firefighting Bunker Gear
13:50Authorization for the purchase of 12 sets of bunker gear to serve as loaner equipment for firefighters.
Replacement of HMI for Backup Power Generator
16:00Authorization to replace the human-machine interface for the Public Safety Center's backup power system.
Election of Vice Mayor
18:00Kathy Griffith was elected as Vice Mayor.
Appointment of Gwen Borrow to Pioneer Library System Board
19:50Approval of Gwen Borrow's appointment as the Moore representative to the Pioneer Library System board.
Revision to Republic Services Contract
21:50Approval of an increase in the annual rate and a one-time reset for commercial industrial waste disposal services.
MPWA Consent Docket
23:30Approval of routine administrative items for the Moore Public Works Authority.
MPWA FY2025-2026 Annual Budget
24:40Adoption of the Moore Public Works Authority's annual budget.
MPWA Election of Vice Chair
25:20Melissa Hunt was elected as Vice Chair of the Moore Public Works Authority.
MPWA Election of Secretary
26:20Adam Webb was elected as Secretary of the Moore Public Works Authority.
MRMB Consent Docket
27:30Approval of routine administrative items for the Moore Risk Management Board.
MRMB Election of Vice Chair
28:20Rob Clark was elected as Vice Chair of the Moore Risk Management Board.
MRMB Election of Secretary
29:20Sid Porter was elected as Secretary of the Moore Risk Management Board.
MEDA Consent Docket
30:50Approval of routine administrative items for the Moore Economic Development Authority.
MEDA Election of Chair
31:40Melissa Hunt was elected as Chair of the Moore Economic Development Authority.
MEDA Election of Vice Chair
32:40Kathy Griffith was elected as Vice Chair of the Moore Economic Development Authority.
MEDA Election of Secretary
33:50Louie Williams was elected as Secretary of the Moore Economic Development Authority.
Purchase of CNG Gas Transport Module
35:00Authorization for the purchase of a CNG gas transport module for vehicle defueling and emergency refueling.
FY 2025-2026 Contract with FOP Lodge 131
39:50Approval of the fiscal year 2025-2026 contract between the city of Moore and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 131.
Cleveland County Case Number CJ 2023-1524
40:50Authorization for legal counsel and staff to take action regarding a pending Cleveland County case.
Upcoming Community Events
Tinker Air Force Band Concert
Amphitheater at The Station, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Financial Matters
FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget
The total budget is $130,611,000, with sales tax projected at $35,700,000 and use tax at $6,50,000. It includes $1,157,000 for capital outlay across departments, 2.8% COLA for non-union police, 3% for fire, and 5.343% for half-cent sales tax. Specific allocations include street construction, $1,515,000 for police capital outlay (including eight new vehicles), and $886,538 for the fire department (including a modular container training structure).
Amendment Number Three to Agreement with Garver LLC
Additional design services and legal descriptions for Eastern Avenue reconstruction projects, including a block retaining wall to protect the Moore Central Church of Christ's berm and revisions to legal descriptions for property owner negotiations.
Agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group
Right-of-way acquisition services for the Southwest 19th Street and Santa Fe intersection improvement project, involving title searches, appraisals, and appraisal reviews for 10 parcels.
Purchase of Harris XL-185M Mobile Radios
Purchase of four mobile radios and associated licensing for fire station alerting systems, aiming to standardize the Harris brand across apparatus, handhelds, and portable radios.
Purchase of Morning Pride Structural Firefighting Bunker Gear
Purchase of 12 sets of bunker gear to serve as loaner equipment for firefighters when their primary gear is undergoing periodic decontamination, cleaning, laundering, or repairs.
Replacement of HMI for Backup Power Generator System
Replacement of the partially failed human machine interface (computer) for the backup power generator system at the Public Safety Center, which is five to six years old.
Revision to Contract with Republic Services
Approval of an increase in the annual rate from 4% to 5% and a one-time 10% reset for commercial industrial waste disposal services, requested by Republic Services to offset additional costs due to inflation over the last four years.
Purchase of CNG Gas Transport Module
Purchase of a CNG gas transport module to safely defuel CNG vehicles before maintenance, preventing waste, and to provide a contingency refueling system in case the primary CNG facility is unavailable.
Coming Up
Watch For
- City Hall renovations beginning next Monday, with temporary office assignments.
- Increased construction on GEO projects once the railroad underpass is completed, following coordination with utility companies and easement acquisitions.
Announcements
- The Moore Police Department Color Guard presented the colors at the Thunder game.
- City Hall renovations will begin next Monday, starting on the second floor for approximately three months, followed by the first floor. Various departments will be temporarily relocated.
- Jarretta Doyle, the afternoon receptionist for 20 years, retired today.
- Department heads were congratulated for their significant work on the budget, especially during a challenging year.
- The Tinker Air Force band will perform a concert at the amphitheater at The Station on Thursday night from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
Agenda Summary
| Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Item 2: Consent Docket | Approval of routine administrative items. | Approved |
| Item 3: FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget and Resolution Number 11125 | Consider approval of the FY 2025-2026 annual budget and adopt resolution number 11125. | Approved |
| Item 4: Amendment Number Three to Agreement with Garver LLC | Consider approval of amendment number three in the amount of $12,650 to the agreement with Garver LLC for additional design services and legal descriptions of Eastern Avenue reconstruction projects from Northeast 12th Street to Southeast 19th Street. | Approved |
| Item 5: Agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group | Consider approval of an agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group in the amount of $103,350 for right-of-way acquisition services for Southwest 19th Street and Santa Fe intersection improvement project O.JP number 3614904. | Approved |
| Item 6: Purchase of Harris XL-185M Mobile Radios | Consider authorizing the budget of purchase of four Harris XL-185M mobile radios and associated licensing and accessories from L3 Harris in the amount of $24,930.40 using Sourcewell contract number 042021-LH3 and SIT number 295766. | Approved |
| Item 7: Purchase of Morning Pride Structural Firefighting Bunker Gear | Consider authorizing the budget of purchase of 12 sets of Morning Pride structural firefighting bunker gear from Municipal Emergency Service MEES in the amount of $29,676 using Sourcewell contract number 91515. | Approved |
| Item 8: Replacement of HMI for Backup Power Generator System | Consider authorizing replacement of the human machine interface HMI for the switchgear portion of the backup power generator system at the public safety center by Nixon Power Services in the amount of $32,850 as a sole source purchase from the manufacturer's representative. | Approved |
| Item 9: Election of Vice Mayor | Consider and if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect the vice mayor. | Kathy Griffith elected |
| Item 10: Appointment of Gwen Borrow to Pioneer Library System Board | Consider appointment of Gwen Borrow as the Moore representative to the Pioneer Library System board of directors for a three-year term beginning July 1st, 2025. | Approved |
| Item 11: Revision to Contract with Republic Services | Consider approving a revision to the contract with Republic Services for commercial industrial disposing beginning July 1st, 2025. | Approved |
| Item 12 (MPWA): Consent Docket | Approval of routine administrative items for the Moore Public Works Authority. | Approved |
| Item 13 (MPWA): FY2025-2026 Annual Budget and Resolution Number 27125 | Consider approval of the FY2025-2026 annual budget and adopt resolution number 27125 for the Moore Public Works Authority. | Approved |
| Item 14 (MPWA): Election of Vice Chair of the Trust | Consider and if deemed appropriate, accept nominations and elect the vice chair of the Moore Public Works Authority Trust. | Melissa Hunt elected |
| Item 15 (MPWA): Election of Secretary of the Trust | Consider and if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a secretary of the Moore Public Works Authority Trust. | Adam Webb elected |
| Item 16 (MRMB): Consent Docket | Approval of routine administrative items for the Moore Risk Management Board. | Approved |
| Item 17 (MRMB): Election of Vice Chair of the Moore Risk Management Board | Consider and if deemed appropriate, accept nominations to elect the vice chair of the Moore Risk Management Board. | Rob Clark elected |
| Item 18 (MRMB): Election of Secretary of the Moore Risk Management Board | Consider and if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a secretary of the Moore Risk Management Board. | Sid Porter elected |
| Item 20 (MEDA): Consent Docket | Approval of routine administrative items for the Moore Economic Development Authority. | Approved |
| Item 21 (MEDA): Election of Chair of the More Economic Development Authority | Consider and if deemed appropriate, accept nominations and elect a chair of the More Economic Development Authority. | Melissa Hunt elected |
| Item 22 (MEDA): Election of Vice Chair of the More Economic Development Authority | Consider and if deemed appropriate, accept nominations and elect a vice chair of the More Economic Development Authority. | Kathy Griffith elected |
| Item 23 (MEDA): Election of Secretary of the Authority | Consider and if deemed appropriate, accept nominations and elect a secretary of the authority. | Louie Williams elected |
| Item 11.1 (Addendum): Purchase of CNG Gas Transport Module | Consider authorizing the purchase of CNG gas transport module from Baytech in the amount of $225,000 as a sole source provider. | Approved |
| Item 25A (Executive Session): FY 2025-2026 Contract with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 131 | Consider approval of the fiscal year 2025-2026 contract between the city of Moore and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 131. | Approved |
| Item 25B (Executive Session): Pending Cleveland County Case Number CJ 2023-1524 | Discuss, consider, and if deemed appropriate take possible action regarding pending Cleveland County case number CJ 2023-1524 filed by Kain law office on behalf of Jerry Webb against the city of Moore, and authorization for legal counsel and staff to take action as necessary and appropriate in the interest of the city. | Action taken as directed |