October 21, 2025 City Council Meeting

Announcements

• Red Ribbon Week: Mayor Mark Ham proclaimed 📅 October 23rd through 31st, 2025, as Red Ribbon Week in the City of Moore, promoting drug-free lifestyles. This year's theme is "Life is a Puzzle, so do a drug-free." The annual Red Ribbon Parade will take place on Saturday at 1:00 PM, followed by Haunt Old Town in the evening. The Southwest 34th Street Bridge will be lit with red lights in recognition.
• City Hall Renovations: Renovations are nearing completion on the second floor of City Hall, and demolition is finished in the community development area, with construction beginning soon.
• Burgers and Badges Event: The recent Burgers and Badges event, organized by the Police Department, was highly successful, with approximately 2,500 attendees.
• City Retreat: The Council is planning another city retreat for 📅 February, similar to the one held in February of the previous year. Council members are encouraged to consider discussion topics.

Key Decisions & Votes

Parks and Recreation

• New Job Description: The Council approved a new job description for a Parks and Cemetery Inspector in the Parks and Cemetery Division, assigning it to pay grade 109. This position replaces the inactive Horticulturist position and aims to improve the maintenance and safety of city-owned outdoor spaces.
• Buck Thomas Park Restrooms: Staff was authorized to solicit bids for new restroom facilities at Buck Thomas Park, located at 1901 Northeast 12th Street, to improve existing amenities.
• Utility Vehicle Purchases: The purchase of one 2026 Club Car Carryall 500 gas utility vehicle and one 2026 Club Car Temp four-passenger gas vehicle from Clear Creek Golf Car and Utility Vehicles for 💰$26,316 was approved. These vehicles will replace older models needing constant repair and will be used for park tasks and special events.

Infrastructure & Public Works

• SW 19th Street & Broadway/Tower Drive Intersection Reconstruction (ACOG Grant Application): Resolution Number 117-25 was adopted, programming the reconstruction and widening of the Southwest 19th Street and South Broadway/Tower Drive intersection as a Surface Transportation Block Grant Urbanized Area project. This project, estimated at 💰$5,823,593 (with a 20% city match of 💰$1,164,718), involves realigning Broadway to create a right angle with Tower Drive, closing Linda Lane, and adding streetscape, multi-use trail, and stormwater improvements. This is an application for grant funding, not a guaranteed award.
• LED Arterial Signage Upgrades (ACOG Grant Application): Resolution Number 118-25 was adopted, programming LED arterial signage upgrades along the 19th Street Corridor from Santa Fe Avenue to Eastern Avenue as a safety project. The estimated cost is 💰$417,949, with no city match required due to its classification as a safety project.
• Multi-Polymer Traffic Striping (ACOG Grant Application): Resolution Number 119-25 was adopted, programming the application of multi-polymer traffic striping in various city locations as a safety project. The estimated cost is 💰$919,939, with no city match required.
• Traffic Signal Detection & Emergency Preemption Upgrades (ACOG Grant Application): Resolution Number 120-25 was adopted, programming traffic signal detection and emergency preemption upgrades along the Telephone Road Corridor from Northwest 5th Street to Southwest 34th Street. The estimated cost is 💰$1,589,128, with no city match required.
• Riverwalk Drive & SW 19th Street Intersection Improvements: An agreement with Team Design, PLLC, for 💰$85,640 for professional engineering services for improvements to the Riverwalk Drive and Southwest 19th Street intersection was approved. This project aims to alleviate traffic congestion by eliminating the traffic signal at Riverwalk and 19th, allowing one-way access to Walmart and Riverwalk. Walmart corporate has agreed to the plan.
• Wastewater System Improvements (OWRB Loan Applications):
  • Resolution Number 272-25 was adopted, agreeing to file an application with the Oklahoma Water Resource Board (OWRB) for financial assistance through various loan programs to finance certain wastewater system improvements, particularly at the wastewater treatment plant.
  • Resolution Number 273-25 was adopted, declaring the intent of the Moore Public Works Authority to expend funds for wastewater treatment plant improvements, with said expenditures to be reimbursed from future debt proceeds.

Public Safety

• Fleet Vehicle Purchases: The purchase of eight fleet vehicles from Confidence Ford for 💰$337,384 was approved as the lowest responsible bidder. Four vehicles will be marked and four unmarked. The purchase is budgeted for December 2026, but early authorization was sought due to potential portal closures for ordering.
• In-Car Video Systems: The purchase of four in-car video systems and related equipment from Motorola Solutions (WatchGuard) for 💰$29,790.40 was approved using the NASPO Mobile Video Contract.
• Safety Equipment for Fleet Vehicles: The purchase of safety equipment for eight fleet vehicles from Fleet Safety Equipment (Dana Safety Supply) for 💰$62,218.10 was approved using a state contract.
• Mobile Radios: The purchase of eight mobile radios from L3 Harris Technologies Inc. for 💰$45,386.96 was approved using a Sourcewell Contract.
• Fire Department Training Containers: The purchase of one 20-foot and nine 40-foot one-trip cargo containers for Fire Department training from Storage Equipment Company for 💰$43,850 was approved. These containers will be used to create a safe and consistent training space at the old Fire Station 2 to mimic dwelling structures for skills practice.
• Ordinance: Moving Vehicles After Collisions: Ordinance Number 1069-25 was approved, amending the Moore Municipal Code to require vehicles involved in property-damage-only collisions to move off the roadway to a safe location that does not obstruct traffic. This clarifies existing language.
• Ordinance: Marijuana in Moving Vehicles: Ordinance Number 1070-25 was approved, amending the Moore Municipal Code to prohibit the transportation of an open container of marijuana or the consumption/smoking of marijuana while operating a moving vehicle. This aligns with new state law effective November 1st.

Community Programs

• Home Repair Program Manual Revisions: Revisions to the City of Moore Home Repair Program manual were approved. These revisions include:
  • Requiring the property to be the applicant's primary residence (no second homes).
  • Requiring all mortgage and tax payments to be current.
  • Increasing the maximum grant award from 💰$5,000 to 💰$8,000, based on the average cost per home identified during the program's first year.

Financial Matters

• ACOG Grant Applications: The city applied for several ACOG grants for infrastructure projects. While some are 100% funded as safety projects (LED signage, traffic striping, signal upgrades), the SW 19th Street intersection reconstruction project requires a 20% city match of 💰$1,164,718 out of a total 💰$5,823,593.
• Home Repair Program Grant Increase: The maximum grant award for the Home Repair Program was increased from 💰$5,000 to 💰$8,000.
• Engineering Services for Intersection: An agreement for 💰$85,640 was approved for professional engineering services for the Riverwalk Drive and SW 19th Street intersection improvements.
• Parks Utility Vehicles: The purchase of two utility vehicles for Parks and Recreation was approved for 💰$26,316.
• Fleet Vehicle & Equipment Purchases: A total of 💰$475,799.46 was approved for the purchase of eight fleet vehicles and associated equipment (in-car video systems, safety equipment, mobile radios).
• Fire Department Training Containers: The purchase of ten cargo containers for fire training was approved for 💰$43,850.
• Transfer to Reserve Fund: A transfer of 💰$1 million from the General Fund to the Reserve Fund was approved. The Reserve Fund is now close to 💰$7 million, with a goal of 💰$12 million.
• Public Utilities Equipment: The purchase of a 2026 Ford F-600 Chassis for 💰$71,836 and a skid-mounted high-pressure jetting unit for 💰$136,596 (including installation) was approved for the Public Utilities division.
• Wastewater System Loan Applications: The city is pursuing financial assistance through various loan programs from the Oklahoma Water Resource Board (OWRB) to finance wastewater system improvements.

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