Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a major development agreement with Project Star and Scannell Properties for a $179 million pharmaceutical distribution facility expected to create 200 jobs. The meeting also addressed infrastructure design amendments for the NE 12th Street project and heard urgent public testimony regarding a funding crisis in the local childcare industry.
Key Decisions & Votes
Street Name Reversion (Southwest 42nd Street)
02:15Approved changing Manhattan Drive back to Southwest 42nd Street due to persistent mapping and postal confusion for the sole resident.
NE 12th Street Reconstruction Amendment (Garver LLC)
05:45Approved a $41,000 contract amendment for engineering services to combine two separate project designs into one set of plans as required by ODOT.
NE 12th Street Reconstruction Amendment (Freese and Nichols)
06:15Approved a $33,500 contract amendment for additional engineering coordination with ODOT for the NE 12th Street project.
Landscaping Services Solicitation
07:45Authorized staff to solicit bids for city-wide landscaping, tree maintenance, and irrigation services to enhance beautification.
Project Star Development and Financing Agreement
18:45Approved a TIF-funded agreement for a 300,000 sq. ft. automated pharmaceutical facility, including $11 million in infrastructure improvements and $3 million in incentives.
Financial Matters
Project Star Capital Budget
Estimated investment by the developer for the facility and automated equipment.
Infrastructure Improvements (TIF)
Funding for Pole Road widening, signalization, and utility extensions to be recouped via property tax increments.
Estimated Sales Tax Revenue
Anticipated sales tax revenue to the city from the construction phase of Project Star.
Public Comments
Local childcare center owners expressed grave concern over impending DHS funding cuts ($5 per child per day) that threaten the viability of centers in Moore.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- March 2025: Expected land closing for Project Star
- April 2025: Effective date for DHS childcare funding cuts
Watch For
- City budget meetings starting immediately following this session
- Formation of the TIF committee for the new development
Announcements
- City budget meetings are scheduled to begin the day following this council meeting.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket Items A through C
Routine administrative items and previous meeting minutes.
Resolution 13326: Street Name Change
Reverting Manhattan Drive back to Southwest 42nd Street.
Amendment 4 to Garver LLC Contract
Additional engineering for NE 12th Street reconstruction to address ODOT plan consolidation.
Amendment 4 to Freese and Nichols Contract
Additional engineering for NE 12th Street reconstruction to address ODOT plan consolidation.
Solicitation of Bids for Landscaping Services
Contracting for city-wide flower bed, streetscape, and tree maintenance.
Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Routine items for the Public Works Authority.
Moore Risk Management Consent Docket
Routine items for Risk Management.
Moore Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
Routine items for the Economic Development Authority.
Project Star Development and Financing Agreement
Incentive and infrastructure agreement for a Fortune 100 pharmaceutical distributor expansion.