Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council held a special meeting to review the FYE 2027 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and various bond-funded infrastructure projects. Key discussions focused on fleet replacement costs, street and bridge maintenance, and the upcoming April 7th ballot propositions for street bonds and a homeless shelter.

Key Decisions & Votes

FYE 2027 Capital Improvements Program Review

01:15

Staff presented the $16.3 million recurring capital project list, including street maintenance, IT upgrades, and fleet replacements.

Information Only

Executive Session: Bad Day Towing vs. City of Norman

32:45

The Council voted to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation in Supreme Court case SD123329.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

April 7, 2026

Street Maintenance Bond Election

A $35 million 'no new tax' proposition to renew the 5-year street maintenance program.

April 7, 2026

Homeless Shelter Bond Election

An $8 million general obligation bond for a permanent shelter and resource facility on Reed Avenue.

Financial Matters

Capital Sales Tax Revenue

Anticipated annual revenue from the 7/10 of 1% sales tax dedicated to capital projects.

$17,000,000

Fleet Replacement Costs

Discussion noted that police vehicles now cost over $80,000 and fire trucks have reached $1 million per unit.

Safe Streets for All Grant

Federal grant awarded for phases 1 and 2 of the 2012 Transportation Bond projects.

$25,000,000

Coming Up

Deadlines

April 7, 2026: Special Election for Street and Homeless Shelter Bonds
June 2026: Deadline for FYE 2027 Budget Adoption

Watch For

Preliminary budget books to be distributed in April
Final CIP review meeting scheduled for May 5th
Discussion on the future of Public Safety Sales Tax (PSST) accounting

Announcements

The City offers a 50/50 cost-share program to help residents repair sidewalks.
The 2021-2026 Street Maintenance Bond program is nearing 100% completion.

Agenda Summary

FYE 2027 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Discussion

Review of the five-year capital plan, recurring maintenance projects, and bond-funded transportation and bridge improvements.