July 8, 2025 City Council Meeting

Key Decisions & Votes

Rezoning & Development

• Rezoning Application RC1051 (Premium Land LLC): The Council approved the rezoning of two tracts located north of Northeast 27th Street and east of North Eastern Avenue from R2/C3 (two-family dwelling/general commercial) to R2/PUD (two-family dwelling/planned unit development). This allows for duplex development with a higher density (9 dwelling units per acre vs. 7 allowed by city code) in exchange for increased amenities, including 22,000 sq ft of common area, a gazebo, playground, and additional landscaping. The applicant noted the proposal aligns with the comprehensive plan's goal to provide diverse, affordable housing options.
• Final Plat for Oakridge Crossing North: The Council approved the final plat for Oakridge Crossing North, located north of Southwest 34th Street and east of Santa Fe Avenue. This replat incorporates four commercial lots for fast-food restaurants and an automobile repair shop, with new lot configurations and easements.
• Rural Residential Street Detail Ordinance: The Council approved an ordinance amending the Moore Land Development Code to establish construction and maintenance requirements for private rural residential roads. These standards apply to A1 and A2 zoning districts, requiring a 20-40 ft wide easement, private maintenance agreements, compliance with naming conventions, and specific construction for emergency access.
• Buck Thomas Park Expansion Survey: The Council approved a proposal from Lemke Land Surveying for a boundary and topographic survey of a 23-acre site (Old Huddleston Property) for the Buck Thomas Park expansion project. This is the first step in the expansion.

Infrastructure & Utilities

• Water Construction Standards Amendments: The Council approved amendments to Chapter 500, Water Construction, of the City of Moore's 2023 Construction Standards and Specifications. These changes align with ODEQ requirements by establishing separation requirements for potential contaminants, a two-hour hold time for pressure tests, revised allowable leakage, and requiring safe bacteria samples for two consecutive days before placing a water line into service.
• Utility Relocation Agreement with Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA): The Council approved a utility relocation agreement with the OTA for the EWC-28103A effluent line relocation project. This project, part of the Access Oklahoma program, involves replacing and relocating two existing wastewater effluent lines (30-inch and 15-inch) with newer, larger lines to accommodate the city's ultimate capacity. The OTA will cover 100% of the estimated $56 million relocation costs.
• SW 34th Street Widening Design Amendment: The Council approved Amendment Number Four to the agreement with CH Guernsey and Company for additional design services for the Southwest 34th Street widening and reconstruction project. This amendment, costing $25,169, specifically designs the intersection of Eastern Avenue and SW 34th Street to have four lanes with left turn lanes on all four legs, ensuring ultimate capacity.
• Water Systems Risk & Resilience Assessment Update: The Council approved an agreement for engineering services with Freese and Nichols Inc. to update and recertify the City of Moore's water systems risk and resilience assessment and emergency response plan. This is required every five years by the 2018 America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA).

City Services & Operations

• Code Enforcement Abatement Services Contracts: The Council approved contracts with FCO Landscaping LLC, Plains Mowing LLC, and Perimeter Lawn and Landscaping LLC to provide code enforcement abatement services for FY 2025-2026. These contractors will help eliminate public nuisances and threats to health and safety.
• Payment Processor Agreement (Paymentus): The Council approved an agreement with Paymentus to be the payment processor for utility, court, permit, license, and other miscellaneous payments. This change will shift credit card processing fees from the city to the customer, saving the city approximately $1 million annually.
• School Resource Officer (SRO) Contract: The Council approved the FY 2025-2026 contract with Moore Public School District for the provision of nine uniform school resource officers and one police vehicle. The city will receive 65% reimbursement of the officer's salary and benefits and 65% of the cost of one vehicle, totaling up to $715,549.14.
• Purchase of Meridian Barricades: The Council authorized the purchase of 14 Meridian barricades and associated accessories for $97,000 as a sole-source provider. These portable weaponized vehicle barriers will be deployed for public venue events to enhance security and block vehicle access.
• Police Fleet Vehicle Declared Surplus: The Council approved declaring one police fleet vehicle (a K9 unit with an unexpected air conditioning issue) as surplus and authorized its sale by auction.
• Juvenile Services Contract with Pivot: The Council approved a contract for fiscal year 2026 with Pivot in the annual amount of $22,000 to receive and hold juveniles taken into custody by the Moore Police Department.

Financial Matters 💰

• Utility Relocation Project: The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) will cover 100% of the estimated $56 million cost for the effluent line relocation project.
• SW 34th Street Widening Design: An amendment for additional design services with CH Guernsey and Company was approved for $25,169.
• Water Systems Assessment: An agreement with Freese and Nichols Inc. for the AWIA-mandated water systems risk and resilience assessment update was approved for $77,823.
• Payment Processing: The new agreement with Paymentus is projected to save the city approximately $1 million annually by shifting credit card processing fees to customers. Customer fees will be a flat 50 cents for ACH/e-check payments and $2.25 for utility credit/debit card transactions, or 2.75% for other credit/debit payments. Cash or check payments remain free.
• School Resource Officers (SROs): The FY 2025-2026 contract with Moore Public School District is for $715,549.14, with the city receiving 65% reimbursement for officer salaries/benefits and one vehicle.
• Portable Barricades: The purchase of 14 Meridian barricades was approved for $97,000.
• Juvenile Services: The contract with Pivot for FY 2026 was approved for an annual amount of $22,000.
• Buck Thomas Park Survey: A proposal for a boundary and topographic survey for the park expansion was approved for $15,800.

Public Comments

• USAID Funding Advocacy: Felicia Alexander, an ambassador for the Borgen Project, addressed the Council to advocate for continued funding for USAID. She highlighted the local economic impact on Oklahoma's agriculture (e.g., $65 million loss in winter wheat exports due to past USAID cuts) and the importance of USAID's research in climate-resilient crops. She respectfully requested the Moore City Council draft a letter to congressional leaders (Senator Markwayne Mullin, Senator James Lankford, and Representative Dom Cole) urging them to protect USAID funding.

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