June 3, 2025 City Council Meeting

Announcements

• The Fire Department recognized Battalion Chief Moore on his retirement after 28 years of service to the city.
• The Police Department provided an update on their participation in the "Off Patrol Live" TV show (formerly Live PD). The department was approached after their social media posts were featured on the show multiple times. The response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the department's unique approach to community policing, emphasizing humility, service, and procedural justice. The department has completed one episode with seven more to go, though long-term participation is not currently planned.

Key Decisions & Votes

• Approval of Consent Docket (City Council): All items A through E on the consent docket were ✅ Approved.
• Ordinance Number 3725 Amending Land Development Code: The Council considered and ✅ Approved Ordinance No. 3725. This ordinance amends the Moore Land Development Code to establish new enforcement procedures for required landscaping.
  • Notable Discussion: City staff reported that 134 commercial properties remain in violation of landscaping regulations despite previous inspections and efforts to gain compliance through building, occupancy, and licensing permits. The new ordinance allows the city to hire contractors to plant required trees and shrubs for non-compliant properties after due notice. The cost of abatement, plus a $300 administrative fee (higher than standard code enforcement fees due to increased complexity), would be billed to property owners via their water bill, rather than a property lien, to ensure quicker repayment. This is intended as a "last resort" enforcement measure.
• On-Call Professional Services Agreement with ADG Blatt: The Council considered and ✅ Approved an on-call professional services agreement with ADG Blatt for architectural and project management services.
  • Notable Discussion: This is the city's first specific on-call architectural firm agreement, similar to existing engineering contracts. The initial priority project for ADG Blatt will be addressing issues with the lights and 2020 population engraving on the Southwest 34th Street Bridge, with an estimated cost under $20,000. Other potential projects include updating entryway signs and developing a city-wide sign package for branding.
• Declaring Police Fleet Vehicles Surplus: The Council considered and ✅ Approved declaring six police fleet vehicles as surplus and authorized their sale by auction. This is a routine part of the fleet replacement process.
  • Notable Discussion: City staff is working with Public Works to implement a new plan to maximize recoupment from surplus vehicle sales to lessen the financial impact of new car purchases.
• Contract with Dylan and Associates for Annual Audit: The Council considered and ✅ Approved a contract with Dylan and Associates to perform the city's annual audit for FY25.
• City Manager's Employment Contract for FY26: The Council considered and ✅ Approved the City Manager's employment contract for Fiscal Year 2026.
• Approval of Consent Docket (Moore Public Works Authority): All items A and B on the consent docket were ✅ Approved.
• Approval of Consent Docket (Moore Risk Management): All items A and B on the consent docket were ✅ Approved.

Financial Matters 💰

• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Public Hearing: A public hearing was held to review, discuss, and receive citizen input on the upcoming fiscal year budget. No citizens signed up or spoke during the hearing.
• Landscaping Violation Abatement Costs: The newly approved Ordinance 3725 includes a $300 administrative fee for each landscaping abatement, in addition to the cost of planting, to be billed to property owners via their water bill.
• ADG Blatt On-Call Agreement: The first project under this agreement, addressing the Southwest 34th Street Bridge lights and engraving, is estimated to cost under $20,000.
• Annual Audit Contract: The contract with Dylan and Associates for the FY25 annual audit is for an amount not to exceed $71,500.

Public Comments

• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Public Hearing: No citizens spoke or provided input regarding the upcoming budget.
• New Business: No citizens signed up to speak during the new business section.

Agenda Summary Table