Meeting Summary
The Moore City Council approved placing a permanent 1-cent sales tax on the April 7th ballot to fund capital improvements and public safety. The council also authorized grant applications for 911 center upgrades and the replacement of the Sunny Lane Bridge.
Key Decisions & Votes
1% Sales Tax Ordinance
16:40Approved Ordinance 1075(26) to levy a permanent 1% sales tax (90% for capital projects, 10% for public safety) to reduce reliance on property tax bonds.
Sales Tax Election Call
17:15Authorized a special election to be held on April 7, 2026, for voters to decide on the proposed 1% sales tax.
Sunny Lane Bridge Grant Support
21:40Approved a $35,000 agreement with WSB to assist in a federal 'build' grant application for the replacement of the Sunny Lane Bridge.
Tattoo Studio Special Use Permit
26:15Approved a special use permit for Wildside Tattoo Care to operate in a C3 General Commercial District near I-35 and NW 12th Street.
Upcoming Community Events
United Acts of Kindness Day
A city-wide initiative in partnership with First United to encourage small gestures of kindness.
Fire Department Promotion Ceremony
Ceremony to recognize fire department promotions to the rank of driver.
Financial Matters
Sunny Lane Bridge Grant Application Support
Consulting fees for federal grant application; bridge replacement estimated at $6 million.
911 Center Furniture Upgrades
Grant application for ADA compliant consoles; city match is approximately $35,000.
911 Call Handling Software
Grant application for NG911 software; city match is approximately $135,000.
Public Safety Radio Maintenance
Annual service agreement renewal with Motorola Solutions.
Public Comments
Citizens expressed significant concerns regarding the management of the Moore Animal Shelter, while a local veterinarian defended the staff's dedication.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- March 2, 2026: Proposals due for third-party health plan administrative services.
- April 7, 2026: Special Election for the 1% sales tax.
Watch For
- Hiring of a new Animal Shelter Superintendent
- Potential transition to a new health plan administrator on July 1st
Announcements
- Proclamation of February 13, 2026, as United Acts of Kindness Day.
- Recognition of a 911 operator for a life-saving CPR instruction over the phone.
- Acknowledgment of recent Sergeant promotions within the Moore Police Department.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket Items A through E
Routine city business and minutes.
Ordinance 1075(26) Sales Tax Amendment
Levying an additional 1% sales tax for capital projects and public safety.
Resolution 128(26) Election Call
Calling for an election on April 7, 2026, regarding the sales tax.
WSB Agreement for Sunny Lane Bridge Grant
Support for a grant application to replace the bridge at SE 34th Street.
Rezoning RZ-1055 for Tattoo Studio
Special Use Permit for a tattoo studio at the New City Shopping Center.
Ordinance 51(26) Street Design Standards
Removing street name requirements from land development code for NG911 compliance.
Ordinance 1072(32)(26) Street Numbering
Removing old street numbering sections to centralize code.
Ordinance 1074(26) Addressing System
Adding a new chapter to the public safety code for standardized addressing.
RFP for Health Plan Administrative Services
Soliciting bids for a third-party administrator for city health plans.
RFQ for Third-Party Ambulance Services
Soliciting qualifications for EMS providers.
Resolution 126(26) 911 Furniture Grant
Grant application for modern ADA compliant dispatch consoles.
Resolution 127(26) 911 Software Grant
Grant application for NG911 call handling software.
Motorola Solutions Service Agreement
Annual maintenance for public safety radio consoles.
Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Routine authority business.
Moore Risk Management Consent Docket
Routine risk management business.