Oklahoma City meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

OKC Water Trust authorizes up to $375M in bonds; Council sets $109.7M stadium price

Oklahoma City's Water Utilities Trust authorized up to $375 million in revenue bonds, and the City Council set a $109,747,564.27 guaranteed maximum price for the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium, among decisions recorded in the past two weeks. Several other bodies met on agenda items for which minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes are available for those.

Water Utilities Trust: bonds and construction contracts

At its Oct. 13 meeting, the Trust approved issuance of Utility System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds not to exceed $375 million on a 5-0 vote. It awarded a $3.85 million sanitary sewer rehabilitation contract to SAK Construction, LLC and a $1.46 million boat and marina dock construction contract to Pillar Contracting, LLC, both 5-0.

Emergency work also was approved: $2.15 million to Infrastructure Rehabilitation USA, Inc. for sewer manhole and chamber rehabilitation, and $244,575 to 4M Trenching, LLC for water transmission repair. Other approvals, each 5-0, included $668,899 to HDR Engineering, Inc. for water main replacement engineering, $200,000 to Veolia Water Technologies for the Hefner Water Treatment Plant, and a $400,000 sole source agreement renewal with Hydra-Stop, LLC.

City Council: stadium price, incentives, rezoning

The Council approved the $109,747,564.27 guaranteed maximum price for the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium. It approved $12 million for infrastructure near I-40 and Cimarron Road on a 6-3 vote.

Also approved were a $2.1 million engineering contract for South Cemetery Road arterial widening, $4 million for a pedestrian bridge across the Oklahoma River, $2.8 million for the Astoria Creek Affordable Housing Project, and $1 million in job creation incentives for University of Oklahoma health research. The Council adopted rezoning for 3200 NE 23rd Street to PUD-2146 and approved a Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 157 for FY 2026-2027.

Airport Trust: $15.8M parking garage

The Oklahoma City Airport Trust set a guaranteed maximum price of $15,858,572.57 for a new parking garage and approved a $2.02 million increase in engineering services for that garage. It also approved a $1.17 million sole source purchase from Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC for paging system upgrades, $315,500 from uAvionix for vehicle transponders, a $148,900 contract to Downey Contracting, LLC for floor repairs, and a $25,250 audit agreement with SKYTRAX RESEARCH. The Trust approved 13 lease amendments for Clarence E. Page Airport and authorized a grant application for Wiley Post Airport Kitchen Café Rehabilitation.

Other decisions

• **Prequalification Review Board:** approved prequalification for 28 contractors on the consent docket (5-0) and granted 30-day conditional approvals to Superior Construction Management, Inc. and W.L. McNatt and Company, the latter with bidding restrictions (both 5-0). After a show cause hearing, the board approved 90-day conditional status for Superior Construction Management, Inc., limiting the firm to 15 total projects (5-0).
• **Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals:** elected Kyle Lombardo as chairman and Tommy Willis as vice-chairman (5-0 each) and approved an appeal for Case No. BOAB-2026-00001 at 732 NW 18th Street (6-0).
• **Citizens' Committee for Community Development:** approved Sept. 22 minutes (12-0) and reviewed about $9.65 million in federal grant funding for housing and community development for 2026-2027. No other business was conducted and no public comments were received.

Items still pending

The Downtown/MAPS Tax Increment District Review Committee met Oct. 13 on proposals to allocate up to $2.1 million for a pedestrian bridge across North E.K. Gaylord Boulevard and up to $10 million for infrastructure or land for a new Multipurpose Stadium. The Planning Commission's Oct. 22 agenda included a Comprehensive Plan map amendment for a 705-acre tract north of West Wilshire Boulevard, along with plats and rezonings. Agendas were also posted for the Downtown Design Commission, Board of Adjustment, Port Authority, Arts Commission, Traffic and Transportation Commission, Electrical Code Review and Appeals Commission, Convention and Visitors Commission, Regional Transportation Authority, Park Commission, and the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council. No outcomes are recorded in the materials provided.

Coming up

• **Oct. 27 — City Council:** medical plan renewal with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Prime Therapeutics, LLC for $111,025,000; Medicare Advantage renewal with UnitedHealthcare of Oklahoma, Inc. for $4,800,000; dental renewal with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma for $4,100,000.
• **Oct. 27 — Water Utilities Trust:** $891,925 water transmission main installation on West Reno Avenue and North Cimarron Road; sewer rehabilitation contracts with Urban Contractors, LLC of $1,149,714.80 and $2,406,899; a $2,233,494 engineering fee increase for Hefner Water Treatment Plant clarifier rehabilitation.
• **Oct. 27 — Economic Development Trust:** proposed $2.1 million TIF 2 allocation for the North E.K. Gaylord Boulevard pedestrian bridge and $660,000 in assistance for the Ayva 2.0 housing project in Midtown.
• **Oct. 28 — Urban Design Commission:** proposed rezoning of 1121 S May Avenue and 2911 SW 11th Street to SPUD-01858, and demolition at 1600 W Reno Avenue.
• **Oct. 28 — Housing Authority and Community Enhancement Corporation:** property dispositions including 5001 Brookdale Drive and the Reding & Reding Annex.

OKC Council sets $109.7M stadium price; Water Trust authorizes up to $375M in bonds

The Oklahoma City Council on Oct. 13 approved a guaranteed maximum price of $109,747,564.27 for the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium, one of several spending decisions in a two-week stretch that also included a bond authorization of up to $375 million by the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and $25 million in private equity commitments by the city employee pension board. Votes and amounts below are as recorded in the official minutes; items described as proposals were listed on agendas and had not been decided.

City Council: stadium price and incentives

Meeting Oct. 13, the Council approved:

• A $109,747,564.27 guaranteed maximum price for the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium.
• $12M for infrastructure near I-40 and Cimarron Road, on a 6-3 vote.
• A $2.1M engineering contract for South Cemetery Road arterial widening.
• $4M for a pedestrian bridge across the Oklahoma River.
• $2.8M for the Astoria Creek Affordable Housing Project.
• $1M in job creation incentives for University of Oklahoma health research.
• Rezoning of 3200 NE 23rd Street to PUD-2146, and a Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 157 for FY 2026-2027.

Water Utilities Trust: bonds and construction contracts

The Trust approved issuance of Utility System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds not to exceed $375 million, 5-0. All contract votes below were also 5-0:

• $3.85M sanitary sewer rehabilitation to SAK Construction, LLC.
• $1.46M boat and marina dock construction to Pillar Contracting, LLC.
• $2.15M emergency sewer manhole and chamber rehabilitation to Infrastructure Rehabilitation USA, Inc.
• $244,575 emergency water transmission repair to 4M Trenching, LLC.
• $668,899 engineering contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for water main replacement.
• $200,000 sole source agreement with Veolia Water Technologies for the Hefner Water Treatment Plant, and a $400,000 sole source renewal with Hydra-Stop, LLC.

Pension board commits $25M to private equity

The Oklahoma City Employee Retirement System board approved two $12.5 million commitments, each on a 9-1 vote: Clayton, Dubilier and Rice XIII, and Thompson Street Capital Partners VII. The board also adopted a fee-for-service agreement with Dr. Shawn Roberson for fitness for duty assessments, approved service retirements for Henry Hoover, Louis Parks, Zane Qualls and Toby Tobin-Butts, approved Disability in the Line of Duty for Adrian Richmond and denied one for Tamara Fisher. It authorized a $5,000 death benefit and pension continuation for Cleada Garrard and approved the Annual Actuarial Valuation Report as of December 31, 2025.

Planning Commission: plats and zoning

On Oct. 8 the commission approved four final plats on the consent docket — Cottages at the Grove, Villas at Buffalo Farms, Nantucket Addition and Willow Trails Phase 2 — 8-0, along with a variance and final plat for The Peake (8-0) and the Villas at Frisco Ridge Phase 1 final plat (8-0). It approved a Comprehensive Plan map amendment for 154.44 acres north of SW 15th Street (8-0).

Recommended approvals, all 8-0 unless noted: a special permit at 2401 NW 23rd Street; rezoning 237 SW 43rd Street to SPUD-1871; rezoning 901 NW 31st Street to SPUD-1835; and rezoning 228 NE 14th Street to SPUD-1852, on a 5-3 vote. Numerous other requests were deferred.

Public safety board acts on complaint cases

The Community Public Safety Advisory Board approved Sept. 8 forum minutes 6-0 and approved Letters of Support for cases 2026-0908-05, 0908-06, 0908-07, 0908-08, 1006-02, 1006-04 and 1006-05. Cases 2026-0908-04, 1006-01 and 1006-03 were deferred to November.

Code boards elect officers

The Plumbing Code Review and Appeals Commission elected Dusty Stoabs as Chairman (4-0) and Ronnie Smith as Vice-Chairman (4-0), and approved minutes dated September 30, 2023 (5-0). The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals elected Kyle Lombardo as Chairman (5-0) and Tommy Willis as Vice-Chairman (5-0), approved September 10, 2025 minutes (6-0) and approved appeal BOAB-2026-00001 at 732 NW 18th Street (6-0).

Proposed, not decided

The Economic Development Trust on Oct. 8 was listed to consider up to $13,000,000 from Tax Increment District No. B for the Shields Plaza Mixed-Use Redevelopment Project at I-240 and Shields Boulevard, and up to $12,000,000 in General Obligation Limited Tax Bond Funds for infrastructure near I-40 and Cimarron Road. The Downtown/MAPS Tax Increment District Review Committee on Oct. 13 was listed to consider up to $2.1 million for a pedestrian bridge across North E.K. Gaylord Boulevard and up to $10 million for infrastructure or land for a new Multipurpose Stadium. A Planning Commission study session Oct. 8 covered the proposed ONE Transit Regional System Plan and draft standards for adaptive reuse incentives and demolition notices; no votes were scheduled. The Pioneer Library System Board's Fall Retreat agenda stated no board business would be conducted.

Coming up

• **Oct. 19** — Arts Commission: Plaza Walls Curatorial Plan amendment and a proposed mural at the Softball Indoor Practice Facility, 2701 NE 50th Street. Traffic and Transportation Commission: officer election and proposed stop and parking changes.
• **Oct. 20** — Electrical Code Review and Appeals Commission public hearing on two 2023 NEC amendment proposals. Citizens' Committee for Community Development: overview of grant funding for Housing and Community Development.
• **Oct. 21** — Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma: three professional services agreements totaling $165,000. Park Commission: 2027 officer election and MAPS4 park improvement presentations.
• **Oct. 22** — Planning Commission: a Comprehensive Plan map amendment for a 705-acre tract north of West Wilshire Boulevard, plus plats and rezonings.

City Council approves $92.8M stadium package; TIFs, water contracts, and pension moves round out busy week

Oklahoma City's City Council approved a $92.8 million guaranteed maximum price for the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium on Aug. 18, the largest single decision of the past week. The council also awarded 13 construction subcontracts totaling about $39.7 million, all in a 7-0 vote. The stadium is part of the city's MAPS 4 program, funded by a temporary sales tax.

City Council

In addition to the stadium, the council approved:

• Rezoning for PUD-2141 at 13701 North Mustang Road (7-0) and PUD-2144 at 549 SW 149th Street (8-0).
• A $909,671 renewal of encampment rehousing agreements with City Rescue Mission and Catholic Charities (7-0).
• A $962,500 contract for Southern Oaks Library improvements (7-0).
• Denied three claims totaling $4,450.05 (7-0).

Economic Development Trust

The Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust, meeting Aug. 18, approved several incentive agreements (all 3-0):

• $5 million TIF for the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum expansion.
• $3 million TIF for the Gold Dome rehabilitation.
• Film incentives: up to $89,986 for Project Buenos Aires and up to $228,209 for Project Summer (Hot Year Film, LLC).
• A $175,000 job-creation incentive for Kearney-National Inc.

Water Utilities Trust

The Water Utilities Trust approved a 25-item consent docket on Aug. 18 (all 4-0), including:

• $988,988 contract to Urban Contractors for lift station elimination at Tinker AFB.
• $2,706,777 contract to DC Well Services for Well 27 replacement at Tinker AFB.
• $429,750 contract to Civil Builders for waterline replacement at Tinker AFB.
• Unit-price waterline repair contracts up to $4,000,000 and paving restoration up to $6,000,000.
• A resolution creating a dedicated account for PFAS litigation settlement proceeds.

Retirement and Benefits

The Oklahoma City Employee Retirement System (Aug. 13) approved $10 million in private equity commitments: $5.8 million to FirstMark Fund VII and $4.2 million to FirstMark Growth Fund V. It also approved training trips and service retirements.

The Deferred Compensation Board (Aug. 19) adopted a joint resolution for fiduciary liability insurance with Insurer, at an annual cost of $336,139.04, and approved McGee Creek Authority's participation in the city's 457 plan.

The Post-Employment Benefits Trust (Aug. 12) approved contract renewals with Nyhart ($21,000), Allen, Gibbs & Houlik ($28,984), and Asset Consulting Group ($45,000), all 5-0.

Planning and Traffic

The Planning Commission (Aug. 13) approved six final plats, a variance for the J.F. Kennedy Single Family Housing plat, and recommended approval of eight rezoning requests (all 9-0). It also approved preliminary plats for Silver Valley, The Peake, Case Apartments, and Keystone Place (the latter with an 8-1 variance).

The Traffic and Transportation Commission (Aug. 17) approved angle and disabled parking on NW 126th and NW 123rd Streets, a mid-block pedestrian crossing on S May Avenue, and an all-way stop at N Woodward Avenue and NW 19th Street (all 8-0). It disapproved a traffic signal at N May Avenue and Elmhurst Avenue (8-0) and deferred two signal requests to Sept. 21.

Other decisions

The Community Public Safety Advisory Board (Aug. 11) issued letters of support for five cases, a letter of support with comment for one, and a letter of recommendation for one, deferring two cases to September.

Coming up

• **Urban Design Commission** – Aug. 26: Review of a school-to-apartments conversion at 1322 NW 24th Street (52 apartments, restaurant, office) and a rezoning at 4001 SW 15th Street.
• **Key to Home Partnership Board** – Aug. 28: Vote on funding recommendations for ESG, SSG, and HOPWA, charter changes, and MOUs with Sunbeam Family Services and Oklahoma City Public Schools.

City Council approves $422M arena budget; MAPS 4 board recommends $92.8M stadium contract

Oklahoma City's most consequential decision this week came from the City Council, which approved a $422,304,976 guaranteed maximum price for the new arena's Bid Package 4 at its Aug. 4 meeting. The council also adopted eight rezoning ordinances, approved housing incentives, and deferred two rezoning items to Aug. 18.

City Council

The council voted unanimously to approve the arena budget. It also approved, with Councilman Cooper absent, $2,649,453.96 for Riversport Improvements architectural services and $973,148.22 for a jail services agreement with Oklahoma County. With Councilman Hamon absent, the council approved a $3 million incentive for the Shane Affordable Housing Project and a $2 million incentive for Villas at Stonelake Affordable Housing. Two planned unit development rezoning items were deferred to Aug. 18, and a Flock license plate reader renewal was stricken from the consent docket.

MAPS 4 projects

The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board, meeting Aug. 6, recommended approval of a $92,836,121.12 guaranteed maximum price for the Multipurpose Stadium (Bid Package 3). The board also recommended a $431,205.26 change order for C.B. Cameron Park improvements, a $277,651.50 amendment for Sidewalks Phase 2A, and memoranda of understanding with the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority for bus rapid transit and bus stop improvements. Earlier, the Venues Subcommittee recommended approval of 12 stadium subcontracts (6-0) and, in a 5-1 vote, a $4,768,784 audio-visual contract to Ford Audio-Visual Systems. The Connectivity Subcommittee recommended approvals for sidewalk, bike lane, and transit project changes.

Water Utilities Trust

The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust, meeting Aug. 4, approved a $3,425,864 sewer line rehabilitation contract to Krapff-Reynolds Construction, a $2,396,140 waterline replacement contract to Southwest Water Works, and a $229,886 waterline relocation contract to 4M Trenching. It also approved a $1,822,658 engineering fee increase for the Atoka Pipeline project, a $600,000 marketing services renewal with Byers Creative LLC, and a $261,162 HVAC contract for the solid waste operations center. All votes were 4-0 with one trustee absent.

Other decisions

The Bond Advisory Committee recommended $3.45 million in 2017 General Obligation Bond funds for three projects: $750,000 for roadway reconstruction on South Portland Avenue, $1.7 million for paint and thermoplastic trucks, and $1 million for intersection equipment. The Historic Preservation Commission approved a multi-family building at 111 NW 14th Street with conditions, denied a driveway widening at 1529 NW 37th Street, and recommended approval of two home-sharing special exceptions. The Oklahoma City Employee Retirement System approved $10 million in private equity commitments: $5.8 million to FirstMark Fund VII and $4.2 million to FirstMark Growth Fund V.

Coming up

• **City Council** (Aug. 18): Rezoning cases, contract awards, and worker's compensation settlements.
• **Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust** (Aug. 18): Contracts including a $2.7 million well replacement at Tinker AFB and a resolution on PFAS settlement funds.
• **Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority** (Aug. 18): $25,000 for river cruises marketing and permits for river events.
• **Traffic and Transportation Commission** (Aug. 17): Six traffic items including signals, parking, and a pedestrian crossing.
• **Park Commission** (Aug. 19): Vote on recommending a 'Senior Center Month' proclamation.

Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust approves $8M in contracts; Bond committee recommends $3.45M for roads

The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust approved more than $8 million in contracts at its Aug. 4 meeting, including a $3.4 million sewer line rehabilitation and a $2.4 million waterline replacement. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with one trustee absent. Separately, the Bond Advisory Committee recommended $3.45 million in 2017 General Obligation Bond funds for road and traffic projects.

Water Utilities Trust approves sewer, waterline, and other contracts

The trust approved the following items, all by 4-0 votes:

• $3,425,864 for sanitary sewer line rehabilitation to Krapff-Reynolds Construction
• $2,396,140 for waterline replacement to Southwest Water Works
• $229,886 for waterline relocation to 4M Trenching
• $600,000 for marketing services renewal with Byers Creative LLC
• $1,822,658 for engineering fee increase for the Atoka Pipeline project
• $261,162 for solid waste operations center HVAC to C4L

It also adopted a joint resolution to acquire easements for the Kiamichi River Water Management Program and ratified an emergency contract for a Chisholm Creek WWTP line break at $138,000.

Bond Advisory Committee recommends $3.45M for roads and equipment

The Bond Advisory Committee, meeting Aug. 3, recommended three projects for City Council approval using 2017 General Obligation Bond funds:

• $750,000 for roadway reconstruction on South Portland Avenue from SW 149th Street to SW 134th Street
• $1,700,000 for purchase of a Long Line Paint Truck and Thermoplastic Truck
• $1,000,000 for purchase of Intersection Equipment

The committee also confirmed Benjamin Kline as Chairman and Jeffrey Groves as Vice Chairman.

Other recent meetings (agenda only, decisions pending)

Several boards met this week with items on their agendas but no published minutes yet:

• **City Council (Aug. 4):** Considered appointments to 50+ boards and commissions, a $2,649,453.96 architectural services contract for Oklahoma City Riversport Improvements, a $890,000 budget software agreement with Euna Solutions, and a $973,148.22 jail services agreement with Oklahoma County.
• **MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board (Aug. 6):** Considered multiple contract amendments, including a $431,205.26 increase for C.B. Cameron Park Improvements and a $100,000 increase for the Restoration Center architectural services.
• **MAPS 4 Venues Subcommittee (Aug. 5):** Considered 13 stadium construction subcontracts totaling $37,994,068.74 and an amendment setting the guaranteed maximum price at $92,836,121.12.
• **Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (Aug. 7):** Considered making the OKC Streetcar permanently free, purchasing eight CNG buses for $6,421,408, and approving $1.4 million in professional service agreements.
• **Historic Preservation Commission (Aug. 5):** Held public hearings on 13 Certificate of Appropriateness applications.
• **Board of Adjustment (Aug. 6):** Heard 20 zoning cases, including 13 short-term rental special exceptions.

Coming up

• **Community Public Safety Advisory Board** – Aug. 11, 2026. Will review nine resident complaints against the police department in closed session and announce board member reappointments.
• **Mayor's Committee on Disability Concerns** – Aug. 12, 2026. Will hear reports from Emergency Management, EMBARK, and the ADA Coordinator, plus committee updates on accessibility and outreach.

City Council approves six housing projects; Airport Trust greenlights runway rehab and fire truck purchase

The Oklahoma City Council voted unanimously July 21 to approve a joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Housing Authority to acquire and improve six housing projects, including Vita Nova and Oak Grove Apartments, under the MAPS 4 Homelessness Program. The 7-0 vote was the most consequential action among a busy two weeks of city board and commission meetings.

City Council

The council also approved several infrastructure and facility funding items, all by 7-0 votes:

• $1,583,474 for Lake Thunderbird Watershed engineering services
• $886,719 for New Fire Station No. 13 architectural services
• $291,550 for Fairgrounds Gateway of Champions Promenade Phase II architectural services
• $693,877 fee increase for Softball Hall of Fame Indoor Practice Facility architectural services
• $300,000 art agreement with Matt Goad for the Continental Coliseum
• $460,000 ADP, Inc. software and hardware update agreement

The council also approved revocable permits for Out West Music Fest and the Summer Sizzler 5K, 10K, and 15K.

Oklahoma City Airport Trust

On July 23, the Airport Trust approved several high-value infrastructure projects:

• $1.67M engineering contract with Garver LLC for Runway 17R/35L rehabilitation
• Resolution to purchase a Panther 6X6 Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Truck for $1,178,701
• $1.39M perimeter fence and gates contract with Fencing Unlimited LLC for Wiley Post Airport
• $1.12M increase for KSA Engineers, Inc. for the new Air Traffic Control Tower project
• Air carrier incentive agreement with Allegiant Air for a Gulf Shores, Alabama route
• Real estate brokerage services agreement with CBRE, Inc. through June 30, 2031
• $356,524.27 rental of chillers for Hangar 9
• $52,518 audit contract with Allen, Gibbs, & Houlik L.C.

Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority

The Riverfront Redevelopment Authority approved a project agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for Light Detection and Ranging equipment testing (5-0). The board also recommended the annual Oklahoma River Firework Permit with the Riversport Foundation (5-0) and introduced RFP-OCRRA-001 for the North Canadian River Corridor Strategic Development Plan, set for approval August 18, 2026 (5-0). The board received reports on Oklahoma River projects, Olympic preparations, and oil and gas revenue.

Oklahoma City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved 12 consent docket items, including final plats for Hidden Creek at Surrey Hills Phase 3 and Deer Brook Section 7 (9-0). Additional 9-0 approvals included the Final Plat of Rother Farms Section 1, the Final Plat of Magnolia Harbor Phase 1 (Revised), a variance and Final Plat of Mustang Park Section 3, and a variance and Preliminary Plat of Residences at Quail. The commission appointed Lindsey Pever to all active Oklahoma City Tax Increment Review Committees (9-0), recommended approval to rezone 10101 North Classen Boulevard to I-2 Moderate Industrial District (9-0), and recommended approval for SPUD-1839 at 5200 Classen Circle subject to amended technical evaluation (9-0).

Items pending minutes

Several boards met during this period with agendas published but minutes not yet available, meaning outcomes are not confirmed. The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust was scheduled to vote on a $130,507,073 joint service agreement with Operations Management International, Inc. for wastewater treatment and solids management, plus a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan of up to $21,930,141. The Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust was scheduled to consider a $6,000,000 economic development agreement with Robinson, LLC for the Robinson Building at 119 North Robinson Avenue and GOLT bond allocations of up to $3,000,000 for the Shane Affordable Housing Project and up to $2,000,000 for the Villas At Stonelake Affordable Housing Project. The Port Authority was scheduled to vote on a Subzone ASF application from Metal Container (MCC) LP and a Usage Driven Site application from RPX Technologies, Inc. The Traffic and Transportation Commission was scheduled to consider new school zones for Heartland Elementary School and Skyline Middle School.

Coming up

• **Aug. 4 — City Council:** Vote on 50+ board and commission appointments, a $2,649,453.96 architectural services deal for Oklahoma City Riversport Improvements at 800 Riversport Drive, a $890,000 budget software agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc., and a $973,148.22 jail services agreement with Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority.
• **Aug. 5 — MAPS 4 CAB Venues Subcommittee:** Vote on 13 construction subcontracts for the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium totaling $37,994,068.74, and consider Amendment No. 3 to the CMAR contract with Lingo Construction Services, setting a GMP at $92,836,121.12.
• **Aug. 5 — Historic Preservation Commission:** Public hearings on 13 Certificate of Appropriateness applications for changes to historic properties, including demolitions, additions, and solar panel installations.
• **Aug. 6 — Board of Adjustment:** 20 public hearing items, including 13 short-term rental special exception requests and 7 variance requests.
• **Aug. 6 — MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board:** Votes on multiple contract amendments and park project approvals, including a $431,205.26 increase for C.B. Cameron Park Improvements and a resolution ratifying $37.6M in stadium subcontract awards.

MAPS 4 stadium advances with $48.8M price guarantee; Council approves contracts and economic development funds

The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board unanimously recommended a $48,811,833.82 guaranteed maximum price for the multipurpose stadium near South Shields Boulevard and SE 3rd Street, along with five subcontracts totaling $32.8 million, marking the largest financial decision among Oklahoma City meetings held over the past two weeks.

MAPS 4 Stadium Subcontracts and Price Set

The board voted 6-0 on July 6, with four members absent, to recommend all items. The largest subcontract was $20,406,151 to Basden Steel Corp for structural steel. Others included $4,995,000 to Napco Precast for precast stadia and walls, $4,050,000 to PCC Group LLC for structural concrete, $2,011,188 to Grooms & Pollard Utilities for utilities, and $1,545,800 to Fabritecture LLC for tensile membrane. The board also recommended a second amendment with Lingo Construction Services setting the guaranteed maximum price at $48,811,833.82, approved final plans and specifications for 22 future bid packages, and elected Monique Bruner as vice-chairperson.

City Council Approves Service Contracts

On July 7, the City Council passed a series of items, most by 9-0 votes. Notable dollar amounts included a $1,395,000 increase to the Baker Tilly Advisory Group service agreement, a $1,500,000 natural gas supply contract renewal with BlueMark Energy, LLC, a $51,473 audit contract for the Public Property Authority with Allen, Gibbs & Houlik, L.C., and a $31,171 audit contract with the same firm for the Municipal Facilities Authority.

The Council approved economic development services for five districts: Asian District ($35,000), 39th Street District ($34,000), Windsor District ($18,100), WesTen District ($17,100), and Paseo District ($16,100). It ratified irrigation pump repairs at Earlywine Golf Course for $61,974 and adopted a $50,000 legal defense retainer for Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, LLP. Travel expenses for Councilmembers Stone, Hinkle, and Pennington to attend a transit tour in Utah were approved 8-0. The Council terminated the Pete White Health and Wellness Center Clinic sublease and ratified a wrecker services contract with Farrington Towing LLC on a 5-3 vote.

Water Utilities Trust Acts on Tinker AFB, Sewer Rehab

The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust approved 18 consent-docket items unanimously (3-0) on July 7. The trust awarded a $546,688.70 sanitary sewer rehabilitation contract to Urban Contractors, LLC, authorized bid specifications for waterline repair and paving restoration citywide, and authorized bid specifications for lift station elimination at Tinker Air Force Base Phase 2. It approved Amendment No. 28 for municipalization of water and wastewater systems at Tinker AFB, renewed a sole source agreement with J&R Equipment, LLC estimated at $250,000, and approved a lease commencement at 499 West Sheridan with 499 Sheridan Property, LLC.

Bond Advisory Committee Recommends $1.87M Storm Sewer Project

The Bond Advisory Committee voted 5-0 on July 6 to recommend that the City Council approve a $1,874,328 allocation from the 2017 General Obligation Bond for storm sewer relief from SW 7th Street and South Robinson Avenue to SE 8th Street and South Santa Fe Avenue. The committee also approved its March 2, 2026 meeting minutes 6-0.

Retirement System Adopts New Economic Assumptions

The Oklahoma City Employee Retirement System board on July 9 ratified June 2026 payroll of $4,479,103.86, approved seven service retirement applications, and authorized a $5,000 death benefit and pension continuation for Scott Patterson. The board adopted a System Experience Study covering retirement, turnover, disability, and mortality assumptions, and adopted Economic Assumption "Proposed Option B" for future valuations.

Park Commission Declares 0.8-Acre Surplus

The Park Commission voted 5-0 on July 15 to recommend declaring approximately 0.8 acres near I-40 and Council Rd. as surplus park land. It also recommended suspending the public sale requirement and collaborating with RaceTrac on trailhead improvements. The commission approved its June 17, 2026 minutes 5-0.

Prequalification Review Board Clears Contractors

On July 8, the Prequalification Review Board granted full approvals to multiple contractors across various classes, including A.C. Owen Construction, LLC (Class A: Building), Bell Contracting, Inc. (Class A: Paving), and Bohon Industries, Inc. (Class A: Roofing). The board removed financial statement and bond assurance letter conditions for eight contractors, including Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. and D.H. French Construction Company. It granted 30-day conditional approvals to 13 contractors pending financial documentation or ADA certification.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — Traffic and Transportation Commission:** Proposed school zones for Heartland Elementary School and Skyline Middle School, a traffic signal request at Bogert Parkway and NW 150 Street, and no-parking restrictions on SW 10 Street and S Harvey Avenue.
• **July 21 — City Council:** Joint resolution to spend $1,583,474 from the 2025 General Obligation Bond on advanced engineering services for Lake Thunderbird Watershed projects, plus $886,719 for architectural services for New Fire Station No. 13 at 6721 South Sooner Road.
• **July 21 — Water Utilities Trust:** Vote on a $130,507,073 joint service agreement with Operations Management International, Inc. for wastewater treatment and a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan of up to $21,930,141.
• **July 21 — Economic Development Trust:** Consideration of a $6,000,000 financing agreement with Robinson, LLC for the Robinson Building at 119 North Robinson Avenue, plus GOLT bond allocations for two affordable housing projects.
• **July 23 — Planning Commission:** Resolution appointing Lindsey Pever to all active Tax Increment Review Committees, plus final plats and specific-plan applications across multiple wards.

MAPS 4 board greenlights $48.8M stadium price and $32.8M in subcontracts; City Council approves contracts

Oklahoma City's MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board voted unanimously July 6 to recommend a $48,811,833.82 guaranteed maximum price for the multipurpose stadium near South Shields Boulevard and SE 3rd Street, along with five construction subcontracts totaling $32.8 million. The board also elected Monique Bruner as vice-chairperson. All votes were 6-0, with four members absent.

MAPS 4 Stadium Subcontracts

The board recommended awards to five subcontractors: Basden Steel Corp for $20,406,151 (structural steel), Napco Precast for $4,995,000 (precast stadia and walls), Grooms & Pollard Utilities for $2,011,188 (utilities), PCC Group LLC for $4,050,000 (structural concrete), and Fabritecture LLC for $1,545,800 (tensile membrane). Members also recommended approval of final plans and specifications for 22 future bid packages covering specialties, fencing, canopies, and millwork (6-0).

The MAPS 4 CAB Venues Subcommittee had recommended the same items on July 1, voting 8-0 on the GMP amendment and the Basden Steel subcontract. The subcommittee also recommended a $47,582 change order for the Fairgrounds Coliseum (6-0, 2 absent) and approved plans and specifications for 17 future stadium bid packages (8-0).

City Council Actions

The Oklahoma City Council met July 7 and approved a series of contracts and expenditures. The council approved a Baker Tilly Advisory Group service agreement with a $1,395,000 increase (9-0), renewed a natural gas supply contract with BlueMark Energy, LLC for $1,500,000 (9-0), and approved an audit contract with Allen, Gibbs & Houlik, L.C. for $31,171 (9-0).

The council ratified irrigation pump repairs at Earlywine Golf Course for $61,974 (9-0) and approved economic development services for five districts: Asian District ($35,000), 39th Street District ($34,000), Windsor District ($18,100), WesTen District ($17,100), and Paseo District ($16,100). Travel expenses for Councilmembers Stone, Hinkle, and Pennington to attend a transit tour in Utah were approved (8-0).

The council terminated the Pete White Health and Wellness Center Clinic sublease (9-0) and ratified a wrecker services contract with Farrington Towing LLC (5-3).

Water Utilities Trust

The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust approved 18 consent-docket items July 7 (3-0). The trust awarded a $546,688.70 sanitary sewer rehabilitation contract to Urban Contractors, LLC, authorized bid specifications for citywide waterline repair and paving restoration, and approved bid specifications for lift station elimination at Tinker Air Force Base, Phase 2. The trust also approved Amendment No. 28 for municipalization of water and wastewater systems at Tinker AFB and a lease at 499 West Sheridan with 499 Sheridan Property, LLC.

Bond Advisory Committee

The Bond Advisory Committee recommended July 6 that the City Council approve a $1,874,328 allocation from the 2017 General Obligation Bond for storm sewer relief at SW 7th Street and South Robinson Avenue to SE 8th Street and South Santa Fe Avenue in Ward 7 (5-0). The committee approved its March 2 meeting minutes (6-0).

Connectivity and Historic Preservation

The MAPS 4 Connectivity Subcommittee recommended approval July 1 of preliminary reports for Sidewalks Phase 3A and 3B covering 11 locations across Wards 1-4 and 6-8 (4-0). The subcommittee also recommended a $62,445.68 increase to the Bike Lanes Phase 1A contract and a $32,062 increase to the Bus Stop Improvements Phase 2 engineering contract with Kimley-Horn (both 4-0).

The Historic Preservation Commission approved or continued five Certificate of Appropriateness applications July 1, all by 4-0 votes. Approvals included townhome construction and a lot split at 100 NW 22nd Street, garage demolition at 624 NW 25th Street, and garage construction and porch expansion at 809 NW 16th Street. A solar panel application at 524 NW 18th Street was continued to the August 5 meeting.

Retirement System

The Oklahoma City Employee Retirement System adopted a System Experience Study and Economic Assumption "Proposed Option B" on July 9, setting new assumptions for retirement, turnover, disability, and mortality. The board ratified June 2026 payroll of $4,479,103.86, approved seven service retirement applications, and authorized a $5,000 death benefit and pension continuation for Scott Patterson.

Coming Up

• **July 14** — Community Public Safety Advisory Board reviews nine resident complaint cases in closed session.
• **July 15** — Park Commission discusses declaring approximately 0.8 acres of park land near I-40 and Council Rd. as surplus.
• **July 16** — Board of Adjustment holds public hearings on 22 zoning variance and special exception requests, including multiple short-term rental permits.
• **July 21** — Oklahoma City Housing Authority holds a joint meeting with City Council at City Council Chambers, 200 N. Walker Ave, for a public hearing and joint resolution.

Airport Trust approves $13.4M terminal flooring contract; Planning Commission adopts solar energy rules

The Oklahoma City Airport Trust approved a $13,385,000 contract for terminal building flooring replacement, the largest dollar decision among city board actions over the past two weeks. The unanimous 5-0 vote on June 25 also included a $2,309,230 contract for aircraft T-hangars at Wiley Post Airport and authorization to bid a new air traffic control tower at the same facility.

Airport Trust

Trust members approved eight items unanimously, all 5-0. In addition to the flooring and T-hangar contracts, they approved an amendment with American Airlines updating operational requirements, a $634,674.97 sole-source purchase for gates and furniture, a $340,818 roof replacement contract at CAMI, and a $735 grounds service agreement with the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. The board adopted a distracted driving policy effective July 1, 2026.

Planning Commission

The Oklahoma City Planning Commission approved a new ordinance defining solar energy systems and accessory regulations on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners also approved five rezoning applications: 1933 NW 39th St to SPUD-1843 (7-0), 801 N Cemetery Rd to SPUD-1845 (7-0), 3103 SE 104th St to PUD-2131 (7-0), 13701 N Mustang Rd to PUD-2141 (6-0), and 549 SW 149th St to PUD-2144 (6-0). Final plats for Sooner Gateway and Wheeler District passed 7-0. Five items were deferred to July 23, 2026.

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission, meeting in special session June 24, voted 8-0 to recommend four public art installations to the City Council: a mural titled "Bridges" by Jesse Warne near police headquarters, a terrazzo floor titled "One Voice. One OKC." by Matt Goad at Continental Coliseum, a painting by Dean Wilhite for City Council Chambers, and a mural titled "Route to Happiness" by Armando Ortiz in the 39th Street District. The commission also approved a resolution honoring staff member Randy Marks (8-0). March 16, 2026 meeting minutes were received 8-0.

Community Public Safety Advisory Board

On June 23, the board approved May 12, 2026 forum minutes 4-0. Following a closed session, the board issued Letters of Support for six cases (#2026-0623-01 through -04, -06, and -07) and Letters of Support with comment for two cases (#2026-0623-05 and -08). One case, CPSAB Case #2026-0217-02, was deferred to the July agenda after being inadvertently left unreported.

Agendas without published minutes

Several boards met but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed:

• **Community Enhancement Corporation** (June 24): Agenda included subcontract authorizations for Creston Park asbestos abatement and demolition, plus contract awards for vinyl floor tile, ranges and refrigerators, and development counsel legal services.
• **Oklahoma City Housing Authority** (June 24): Agenda included contract awards for appliances and flooring, an administrative plan update for Housing Choice Vouchers, development legal counsel services, and an amended purchase and sale agreement for two scattered-site houses.
• **Oklahoma City Zoological Trust** (June 24): Agenda included a Stingray Touch Pool budget amendment, a $250,000 bidding waiver for Safari Lights, and ratification of $143,578.80 in healthcare and insurance service agreements.
• **MAPS 4 subcommittees** (June 30–July 1): Agendas covered a $12,328,233 construction contract for the Robert Ravitz Crisis Center, a $96,487 cost increase for the Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center, and multiple stadium subcontracts including $20,406,151 for Basden Steel structural steel and a $48,811,833.82 Lingo Construction Services amendment.
• **Pioneer Library System Board** (June 30): Agenda included a $127,871 EBSCO renewal, a $59,500 Moviebox kiosk purchase, and a new executive director employment contract.
• **Other boards**: Medical Control Board, Golf Commission, Connectivity Subcommittee, and Historic Preservation Commission met July 1; minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 6 — MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board Special Meeting**: Votes on stadium subcontract awards totaling more than $25 million and a guaranteed maximum price amendment, plus election of a vice chair.
• **July 6 — Bond Advisory Committee**: Recommendation of $1,874,328 in bond funds for a storm sewer relief main on SW 7th Street and South Robinson Avenue.
• **July 7 — City Council**: Includes a $1,395,000 cost increase for Baker Tilly financial report support, a $35,000 contract for Asian District cultural and economic development, and $61,974 for irrigation pump repairs at Earlywine Golf Course.
• **July 7 — Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust**: A $546,689 sanitary sewer rehabilitation contract and a $700,000 annual increase to the Core & Main LP mechanical fittings contract are on the agenda.

Airport trust approves $13.4M terminal flooring contract; planning board adopts solar rules

Oklahoma City’s airport trust ratified a $13.4 million terminal flooring replacement this week, while the planning commission adopted a new solar energy ordinance and an arts panel recommended four public artworks. Upcoming meetings will consider more than $48 million in MAPS 4 stadium subcontracts and a $1.87 million storm sewer project.

Airport trust: $13.4M flooring contract, new distracted driving policy

The Oklahoma City Airport Trust approved several contracts on June 25, including a $13,385,000 terminal building flooring replacement and a $2,309,230 T‑hangar construction contract at Wiley Post Airport. All votes were 5‑0.

Other actions:

• Amendment with American Airlines updating operational requirements (5‑0).
• Authorization to bid a new air traffic control tower at Wiley Post (5‑0).
• A distracted driving policy effective July 1, 2026 (5‑0).
• Sole‑source purchase of gates and furniture for $634,674.97 (5‑0).
• Ratified a $340,818 roof replacement at CAMI (5‑0).
• Grounds service agreement with the Citizen Potawatomi Nation for $735 (5‑0).

Planning commission adopts solar energy ordinances, rezones several properties

On June 25, the Oklahoma City Planning Commission approved a new ordinance defining solar energy systems and accessory regulations (7‑0). The board also approved the following rezonings and plat applications, all with 7‑0 or 6‑0 votes:

• Rezoning at 1933 NW 39th St to SPUD‑1843.
• Rezoning at 801 N Cemetery Rd to SPUD‑1845.
• Rezoning at 3103 SE 104th St to PUD‑2131.
• Rezoning at 13701 N Mustang Rd to PUD‑2141 (6‑0).
• Rezoning at 549 SW 149th St to PUD‑2144 (6‑0).
• Final plats for Sooner Gateway and Wheeler District.

Five items were deferred to the July 23 meeting.

Arts commission recommends four public artworks

In a June 24 special meeting, the Oklahoma City Arts Commission voted 8‑0 to recommend:

• The mural “Bridges” by Jesse Warne for gift acceptance and certificate of approval, near police headquarters.
• A terrazzo floor “One Voice. One OKC.” by Matt Goad for a public art commission agreement at Continental Coliseum.
• A painting by Dean Wilhite for City Hall, authorizing staff to proceed with a contract.
• The mural “Route to Happiness” by Armando Ortiz for gift acceptance in the 39th Street District.

A resolution honoring staff member Randy Marks also passed 8‑0.

Public Safety Advisory Board issues support letters

On June 23 the Community Public Safety Advisory Board approved May meeting minutes (4‑0) and then, following executive session, voted to issue Letters of Support for six cases, Letters of Support with comment for two cases, and deferred one case to the July agenda.

Coming up

July 6 – MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board special meeting: The board will vote on awarding a $20.4 million structural steel subcontract to Basden Steel Corp, a $4.99 million precast stadia and walls contract to Napco Precast, and a guaranteed maximum price amendment of $48.8 million with Lingo Construction Services for the multipurpose stadium. The board will also elect a vice chair.

July 6 – Bond Advisory Committee: The committee will recommend a $1,874,328 bond allocation for a storm sewer relief main along SW 7th Street and South Robinson Avenue.

July 7 – City Council: The council will consider a $1,395,000 cost increase for Baker Tilly financial report support, a $35,000 contract for Asian District development, and other routine items.

July 7 – Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust: The trust will award a $546,689 sanitary sewer rehabilitation contract to Urban Contractors and renew several vendor agreements, including a $700,000 annual increase for Core & Main mechanical fittings.