Lawton, OK
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LawtonOK averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $144,222 +6% yr/yr · +28.8% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$149.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$150.7M (FY2023)
Taxes$66.1M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$74.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,655 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025139 housing units ($21.4M)
Recent meetings
Mon Mar 31, 2025 · 10:00 AM
City Council
City Council to discuss Metropolitan Life Insurance Company lawsuit
The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider convening in executive session. The session concerns pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma regarding Case No. CIV-24-434-SLP.
- Executive session regarding Metropolitan Life Insurance Company v. Jennifer Mars, City of Lawton dba Lawton Animal Welfare, and Lawton Humane Society & Animal Shelter, Inc
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Lawton, Oklahoma
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City of Lawton
City Council
Agenda
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Council Chambers/Auditorium
10:00 AMMonday, March 31, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER WITH INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Council may adopt,
approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Council may also
propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or
the City Attorney. The Council may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or a
board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS:
1. Pursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening
in executive session to discuss the pending action in the United States
District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma titled Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company v. ( 1) Jennifer Mars ( 2) City of Lawton dba Lawton
Animal Welfare and ( 3) Lawton Humane Society & Animal Shelter, Inc,
Case No. CIV-24-434-SLP, and if necessary, take appropriate action in open
session.
25-0229
ADJOURNMENT
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Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM
City Council
Lawton City Council to consider $9 million budget appropriation for Westwin Elements, Inc.
The City Council will discuss budget amendments, a proposed sports facility, and the dissolution of the Traffic Commission. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure projects and public safety software licenses.
- Appropriation of $9,000,000.00 to the General Fund for Westwin Elements, Inc.
- Appropriation of $196,900.00 to the Cellular Fee Fund for fire and police department software
- Ordinance to dissolve the Traffic Commission
- Proposed sports facility project and agreement with Standard Engineering
- Record plat approval for Krista’s Corner at SW 52nd Street and SW Bishop Road
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6:00 PMTuesday, March 25, 2025
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER WITH INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Council may adopt,
approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Council may also
propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or
the City Attorney. The Council may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or a
board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATION:
Employee Spotlight Award: Courtney Waldron, Emergency Communications
True North Award: Billy Parker, Solid Waste Division
Clean Sweep Award
PROCLAMATION:
March Citizen of the Month: Harold Davis
REPORTS: MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Lawton citizens who have completed a Request to Speak Form
and wish to address business not listed on the agenda may step forward at this time.
To ensure compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, the Mayor and Council will receive
comments but will NOT engage in direct responses. However, they may refer matters to the
appropriate department or ind …
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Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council
City Council to declare 20 properties dilapidated, order abatement
This is a special meeting focused solely on dilapidated properties. The City Council will consider two resolutions: one declaring structures at 1722 NW Cache Road and 4006 NW Meadowbrook Drive as dilapidated, and a public hearing followed by a resolution for 18 additional properties. Both authorize the city to order abatement, conduct summary abatement, and pursue legal action if necessary.
- Resolution for 1722 NW Cache Road and 4006 NW Meadowbrook Drive (25-0068)
- Public hearing and resolution for 18 properties including 51 NW 25th Street, 55 NW 25th Street, 617 SW Doolittle Avenue, 708 SW I Avenue, 710 SW I Avenue, 712 SW I Avenue, 902 SW G Avenue, 907 S 7th Street, 909 SW 7th Street, 1002 SW Park Avenue, 1211 NW Bessie Avenue (secondary), 1214 SW G Avenue (secondary), 1414 SW I Avenue (secondary), 1803 NW 40th Street, 2211 NW Baltimore Avenue, 2613 SW E Avenue, 2615 SW E Avenue, 2714 NW 25th Street (25-0112)
- Council may order owners to abate nuisance and authorize summary abatement
- City Attorney authorized to commence legal action in District Court
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5:00 PMTuesday, March 25, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING FOR DILAPIDATED PROPERTIES
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER WITH INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Council may adopt,
approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Council may also
propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or
the City Attorney. The Council may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or a
board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Adopt a resolution declaring the structures located at 1722 NW Cache Road
and 4006 NW Meadowbrook Drive, to be dilapidated pursuant to Section
6-5-1 Lawton City Code, ordering the owner to abate the nuisance,
authorizing summary abatement, and authorizing the City Attorney to
commence legal action in District Court to abate the nuisance.
25-0068
Exhibit A's
Photos of Structures
Resolutions
Attachments:
BUSINESS ITEMS:
2. Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution declaring the structure and all
secondary structures on the property located a …
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Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM
City Transit Trust
Transit Trust to approve Transfer Center Phase 1 design
The City Transit Trust will consider approving the 30% design for Phase 1 of the Transfer Center and direct staff to proceed with contract for remaining design and construction documents. A public hearing will be held to approve an updated Title VI Program. The consent agenda includes multiple resolutions authorizing federal FTA grants for fiscal years 2022-2024, along with authorizing the chairman and interim city attorney to sign related documents.
- Approve 30% design for Phase 1 of Transfer Center and direct staff to proceed (item 9)
- Public hearing and resolution to update Title VI Program for Lawton Area Transit System (item 10)
- Resolutions authorizing FTA Section 5307 grants for FY22, FY23, FY24 (items 3-5)
- Resolutions authorizing FTA Section 5339 grants for FY22, FY23, FY24 (items 6-8)
- Authorize chairman to sign FTA Authorizing Resolution and interim city attorney to sign Opinion of Counsel (items 1-2)
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"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Authority may
adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Authority may
also propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Authority may refer the matter to the City Manager
or the City Attorney. The Authority may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or
a board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
CONSENT:
The following items are considered to be routine by the Transit Trust and will be enacted with one
motion. Should discussion be desired on an item, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda
prior to action and considered separately.
1. Consider approving the Chairman to sign the Authorizing Resolution for
FTA that will allow Ryan Landers, General Manager of the Lawton Area
Transit Trust, the authority, to the extent set forth in the resolution, to execute
and manage all FTA appropriated grants that the Transit Trust has approved.
25-0188
Authorizing Resolution
5. CIty Transit Trust Cooperative Agreement
6. Agreemetn for Limited Funding between COL & LTT -
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Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM
City Council
Council to consider awarding contract for 38th Street Rehabilitation to T&G Construction
The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract to T&G Construction, Inc., for the 38th Street Rehabilitation project (Project PW 2503), contingent upon a favorable legal review by the City Attorney. This is the only business item on the agenda.
- Consider award of construction contract to T&G Construction, Inc., for Project PW 2503, 38th Street Rehabilitation, contingent on City Attorney's legal review
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ADDENDUM ADDED MARCH 24, 2025
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Council may adopt,
approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Council may also
propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or
the City Attorney. The Council may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or a
board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
BUSINESS ITEMS:
A-1.Consider award of the construction contract award to T&G Construction,
Inc., for Project PW 2503, 38th Street Rehabilitation, contingent upon a
favorable legal review by the City Attorney.
25-0228
PW2503. Recommendation of AwardAttachments:
The City of Lawton encourages participation from all of its citizens. If participation at any public meeting is not possible due
to a disability, notification to the City Clerk at (580) 581-3305 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting is encouraged
to make the necessary accommodations. The City may waive the 48 hour rule if interpreters for the deaf (signing) is not the
necessary accomm …
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Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM
City Council
Council to consider $7.9M in water line replacement contracts
The City Council will vote on consent agenda items including two major water line replacement contracts totaling $7,939,971.05, a rezoning request for eight duplex homes, and multiple speed table installations. Business items include public hearings on a land use plan amendment and zoning change for duplex construction, a cost-sharing application for a water main, and a resolution to allow a building permit on a previously dilapidated property. The Council will also convene executive sessions to discuss three federal lawsuits and a collective bargaining agreement with firefighters.
- Award $3,554,617.05 contract to Stampede Utility Construction for Map 46 water line replacement
- Award $4,385,354.00 contract to Mach Energy Services for Map 53 water line replacement
- Public hearing on rezoning from R-1 to R-2 for eight duplexes near 2108 SW Charles Whitlow Ave
- Speed table installations on NE Lake Ave, NE Euclid Ave, and at MacArthur Circle
- Accept $25,000 Oklahoma Heritage Preservation grant to digitize local newspapers
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212 SW 9th Street
Lawton, Oklahoma
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City Council
Agenda
Lawton City Hall
Council Chambers/Auditorium
6:00 PMTuesday, March 11, 2025
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER WITH INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Council may adopt,
approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Council may also
propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or
the City Attorney. The Council may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or a
board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATION:
Women's History Month
American Red Cross Month
REPORTS: MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Lawton citizens who have completed a Request to Speak Form
and wish to address business not listed on the agenda may step forward at this time.
To ensure compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, the Mayor and Council will receive
comments but will NOT engage in direct responses. However, they may refer matters to the
appropriate department or individual for further consideration and follow-up action.
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Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM
City Council
Abatement report on property at 1908 NW 66th Circle
The City Council will receive a staff report from the Safe and Clean Neighborhood Services Division and the Animal Welfare Division regarding the abatement of a property located at 1908 NW 66th Circle. No other items are on the agenda.
- Staff report on abatement of property at 1908 NW 66th Circle
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6:00 PMTuesday, March 11, 2025
ADDENDUM
STAFF REPORTS:
1. Receive a report from the Safe and Clean Neighborhood Services Division
and the Animal Welfare Division regarding the abatement of property located
at 1908 NW 66th Circle.
25-0199
Breaden Abatement
1908 NW 66th Circle
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Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM
City Council
Council to seek $5.1M in EPA grants for water plant sludge facility
The City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items, including multiple contracts and grant applications. Notable actions include applying for two EPA grants totaling $5.125 million for the Southeast Water Treatment Plant sludge handling facility, approving a $389,603.96 change order for the Cache Rd waterline project, and adopting the final list for the '105 in '25' pavement rehabilitation program. The council will also hold executive sessions to discuss pending litigation and the city manager's employment.
- Apply for $4,000,000 and $1,125,000 EPA grants for Southeast Water Treatment Plant Sludge Handling Facility
- Approve $389,603.96 change order for Cache Rd Waterline 36-inch Project (total $15,977,729.35) and add 90 days
- Adopt final list of '105 in '25' pavement rehabilitation segments
- Consider ordinances repealing business code sections and updating council meeting time to 6:00 pm
- Authorize RFP for executive search services for City Attorney position
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Agenda
Lawton City Hall
Council Chambers/Auditorium
6:00 PMTuesday, February 25, 2025
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER WITH INVOCATION, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Council may adopt,
approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Council may also
propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or
the City Attorney. The Council may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or a
board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATION:
Employee Spotlight Award: Derek Stanfield, Street and Traffic Control Division-Public Works
PROCLAMATION:
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Women's History Month
REPORTS: MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Lawton citizens who have completed a Request to Speak Form
and wish to address business not listed on the agenda may step forward at this time.
To ensure compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, the Mayor and Council will receive
comments but will NOT engage in direct responses. However, they may refer matters to the
appropriate department or individual …
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Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council
Council to declare 25 properties dilapidated, authorize abatement
This is a special meeting focused on dilapidated properties. The Council will hold public hearings and consider two resolutions to declare a total of 25 properties as dilapidated under City Code Section 6-5-1, ordering owners to abate nuisances and authorizing summary abatement and legal action. Additionally, the Council will decide on requests to continue remodeling at two properties (1601 NW Andrews Ave and 5632 NW Beechwood Dr) that have exceeded 180 days.
- Adopt resolution declaring 9 properties dilapidated: 415 SW Jefferson Ave (secondary structure), 1008 SW Roosevelt, 1217 NW Cache Rd, 1505 SW Sheridan Rd, 1608 SW Douglas Ave, 1609 SW Douglas, 1831 NW Cache Rd, 2402 SW Lee Blvd, 3134 NW Cache Rd.
- Hold public hearing and adopt resolution declaring 16 properties dilapidated: 511 SW Monroe Ave, 632 SW D Ave, 706 SW 16th St, 1212 NW 31st St, 1413 NW Lincoln Ave, 1429 NW 23rd St, 1508 SW Oklahoma Ave, 1510 NW Lincoln Ave, 1511 SW Douglas Ave, 1514 NW Bell Ave, 1601 NW Lake Ave, 1602 SW Douglas Ave, 1607 SW Jefferson Ave, 1610 SW J Ave, 2104 SW E Ave, 4006 NW Meadowbrook Dr.
- Consider approving continued remodeling at 1601 NW Andrews Ave, per Section 6-1-1-108 D.
- Consider approving continued remodeling at 5632 NW Beechwood Dr, per Section 6-1-1-108 D.
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5:00 PMTuesday, February 25, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING FOR DILAPIDATED PROPERTIES
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER WITH INVOCATION, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Council may adopt,
approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Council may also
propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or
the City Attorney. The Council may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or a
board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Adopt a resolution declaring the structures located at 415 SW Jefferson
Avenue (Secondary Structure), 1008 SW Roosevelt, 1217 NW Cache Road,
1505 SW Sheridan Road, 1608 SW Douglas Avenue, 1609 SW Douglas,
1831 NW Cache Road, 2402 SW Lee Blvd ., 3134 NW Cache Road, to be
dilapidated pursuant to Section 6-5-1 Lawton City Code, ordering the owner
to abate the nuisance, authorizing summary abatement, and authorizing the
City Attorney to commence legal action in District Court to abate the
nuisance.
25-0067
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Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Lawton Water Authority
Water Authority to review rate study and seek $5.125M in EPA grants
The Lawton Water Authority will receive a report from Freese and Nichols on a Water and Wastewater Rate Study, which proposes an industrial user rate and a 20-year sustainability plan, and may take action. The Authority will also consider a resolution to apply for two EPA Federal Communities Grants totaling $5,125,000 for construction of a sludge handling facility at the Southeast Water Treatment Plant.
- Receive report and take action on Water and Wastewater Rate Study (industrial user rate, 20-year sustainability plan)
- Resolution No. 2025-____ for two EPA grant applications: $4,000,000 and $1,125,000
- Grant funds for Southeast Water Treatment Plant Sludge Handling Facility
- Presentation by consultant Freese and Nichols
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Lawton City Hall6:00 PMTuesday, February 25, 2025
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Authority may
adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Authority may
also propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Authority may refer the matter to the City Manager
or the City Attorney. The Authority may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or
a board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. Receive a report from Freese and Nichols regarding the Water and
Wastewater Rate Study and take action as Lawton Water Authority deems
appropriate. The rate study develops an Industrial user rate and a
sustainability plan for all water and wastewater needs over the next 20 years.
24-1716
Rate Study Presentation
Rate Study Final Report
Attachments:
2. Consider and take appropriate action with respect to the Lawton Water
Authority Resolution No. 2025-____, approving the resolution for two ( 2)
grant applications and authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign the
applications for the Environmental Protection Agency Federal Communities …
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Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM
City Council
Council to consider closed-door talks on firefighter contract
The City Council will consider entering an executive session to discuss negotiations for the Fiscal Year Ending 2026 collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters Local 1882. Following the closed session, the council may take appropriate action in open session.
- Executive session to discuss FYE 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 1882 (Item 31)
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6:00 PMTuesday, February 25, 2025
ADDENDUM ADDED FEBRUARY 24, 2025
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS:
31. Pursuant to Section 307B.2, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening
in executive session to discuss negotiations of the FYE 2026 Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the International Association of Firefighters
(IAFF), Local 1882, and the City of Lawton, and, if necessary, take
appropriate action in open session.
25-0161
The City of Lawton encourages participation from all of its citizens. If participation at any public meeting is not possible due
to a disability, notification to the City Clerk at (580) 581-3305 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting is encouraged
to make the necessary accommodations. The City may waive the 48 hour rule if interpreters for the deaf (signing) is not the
necessary accommodation."
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Fri Feb 21, 2025 · 10:00 AM
City Council
Council to discuss potential charter amendments for September election
The City Council will consider convening executive sessions to discuss a pending federal lawsuit and the employment of the City Attorney, then discuss potential amendments to the Lawton City Charter to be placed on a September 9, 2025 election ballot.
- Executive session to discuss pending lawsuit: Kent Jackson v. City of Lawton, Case No. 5:23-cv-00284-G
- Executive session to review employment of City Attorney John Andrew
- Discussion of potential amendments to the Lawton City Charter for a September 2025 election
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10:00 AMFriday, February 21, 2025
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER WITH INVOCATION FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Council may adopt,
approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Council may also
propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or
the City Attorney. The Council may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or a
board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS:
1. Pursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening
in executive session to discuss the pending action in the United States
District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma titled Kent Jackson, as
Personal Representative of the Estate of Israel Williams v. City of Lawton, et
al, Case No. 5:23-cv-00284-G, and if necessary, take appropriate action in
open session.
25-0062
2. Pursuant to Section 307B.1, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening
in executive session to review the employment of John Andrew as City
Attorney and in open …
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Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM
City Council
Council to consider $39M water system loan, $3.4M sewer contract
The City Council will vote on authorizing a $39 million water system loan application with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and approve a $3.4 million sewer liner rehabilitation contract. Other key items include discussing the fire department efficiency study, amending dilapidated property ordinances, and approving grants for an outdoor fitness center. The agenda also includes several executive sessions on pending litigation and investigations.
- $3,379,161 contract to PM Construction & Rehab for 2024 CIPP Liner Project rehabilitating 13,200 LF of sewer lines
- $39 million loan application for water system improvements including lake and dam repairs
- $80,000 Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust grant for an outdoor fitness center near City Hall at SW C Avenue and 10th Street
- Discussion of fire department efficiency study by Emergency Services Consulting International
- Ordinance amendments changing expiration date for dilapidated properties to 90 days and requiring inspection
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Council Chambers/Auditorium
6:00 PM
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER WITH INVOCATION, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Council may adopt,
approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Council may also
propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or
the City Attorney. The Council may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or a
board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATION:
True North Award: Kristen Fitzpatrick, Water Distribution Dispatcher
PROCLAMATION:
Citizen of the Month- January: Darby's Furniture
Citizen of the Month- February: Tim and Dee McFarland
REPORTS: MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL
Mayor's New Year Address
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Lawton citizens who have completed a Request to Speak Form
and wish to address business not listed on the agenda may step forward at this time.
To ensure compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, the Mayor and Council will receive
comments but will NOT engage in direct responses. However, they may refer matters to …
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Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Lawton Water Authority
Lawton Water Authority to vote on $39M loan for lake and dam repairs
The Lawton Water Authority will consider a resolution authorizing applications to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for up to $39 million in financial assistance for water system improvements, including lake and dam repairs. The resolution would approve a promissory note secured by revenues, a loan agreement, and related documents. No other substantive items appear on the agenda.
- Resolution No. 2025-____ to apply for up to $39 million from Oklahoma Water Resources Board for capital improvements, including lake and dam repairs.
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Lawton Water Authority
Agenda
Lawton City Hall6:00 PMTuesday, February 11, 2025
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Authority may
adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Authority may
also propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Authority may refer the matter to the City Manager
or the City Attorney. The Authority may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or
a board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. Consider and take action with respect to resolution No. 2025-____ of the
Lawton Water Authority (the “Borrower”) authorizing to file applications
with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for financial assistance for the
purpose of financing certain capital improvements to certain water system
improvements including, but not limited to lake and dam repairs; approving
and authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of a promissory note or notes
in one or more series of the Authority to the Oklahoma Water Resources
Board in the total aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $ 39 million;
approving the issuance of a promissory note or notes in one or more ser …
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Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM
City Transit Trust
Public hearing on proposed changes to LATS bus routes
The City Transit Trust will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to LATS fixed routes and receive a presentation on current projects and future plans. The meeting focuses on potential route adjustments and system updates.
- Public hearing on proposed changes to LATS fixed routes (attachments: existing and proposed route maps)
- Presentation on status of current LATS projects and future developments
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Agenda
Lawton City Hall6:00 PMTuesday, February 11, 2025
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Authority may
adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Authority may
also propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Authority may refer the matter to the City Manager
or the City Attorney. The Authority may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or
a board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. Consider receiving a presentation from LATS and holding a public hearing
regarding the proposed changes to LATS’ current fixed routes.
25-0071
LATS Existing Route Map
LATS Proposed Route Map
Public Hearing presentation 2-11-25 - Copy
Attachments:
2. Receive a presentation from LATS regarding the status of current projects
and future plans.
25-0073
LATS Key Updates & Future Developments_02.2025 - CopyAttachments:
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Lawton encourages participation from all of its citizens. If participation at any public meeting is not possible due
to a disability, notification to the City Clerk at (580) 581-3305 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting is …
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Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM
City Council
City Council to discuss collective bargaining agreement with firefighters
The City Council will convene in executive session to discuss negotiations for the FYE 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1882.
- Executive session to discuss FYE 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 1882
- Consideration of negotiations for the International Association of Firefighters contract
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6:00 PMTuesday, February 11, 2025
ADDENDUM
ADDENDUM TO FEBRUARY 11, 2025 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS:
37. Pursuant to Section 307B.2, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening
in executive session to discuss negotiations of the FYE 2026 Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the International Association of Firefighters
(IAFF), Local 1882, and the City of Lawton, and, if necessary, take
appropriate action in open session.
25-0113
The City of Lawton encourages participation from all of its citizens. If participation at any public meeting is not possible due
to a disability, notification to the City Clerk at (580) 581-3305 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting is encouraged
to make the necessary accommodations. The City may waive the 48 hour rule if interpreters for the deaf (signing) is not the
necessary accommodation."
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Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 6:00 PM
City Council
Council to consider $4M sewer rehabilitation contract
The City Council will act on a consent agenda containing 19 routine items, including a $4 million sewer line rehabilitation contract and a $4.4 million roof repair at Central Mall Plaza. Public hearings are scheduled to rezone the city's landfill property to industrial use and amend the land use plan. The council will also receive presentations on dangerous dogs and burglary data, and elect a Mayor Pro Tem for 2025.
- Award $4,005,180 contract to King Solution Services for sewer rehabilitation across the city
- Public hearing to rezone 8902 SW 11th Street (city landfill) to industrial use
- Appropriate $4,456,402 in insurance proceeds for roof repairs at Central Mall Plaza
- Receive presentation on dangerous dog issues and burglary crime data from police
- Election of Mayor Pro Tem for calendar year 2025
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Council Chambers/Auditorium
6:00 PMTuesday, January 28, 2025
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER WITH INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Council may adopt,
approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Council may also
propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or
the City Attorney. The Council may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or a
board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATION:
Employee Spotlight Award- Peter Mortensen, Public Works
PROCLAMATIONS:
Citizen of the Month- Darby's Big Furniture
REPORTS: MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR'S NEW YEAR'S ADDRESS
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Lawton citizens who have completed a Request to Speak Form
and wish to address business not listed on the agenda may step forward at this time.
To ensure compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, the Mayor and Council will receive
comments but will NOT engage in direct responses. However, they may refer matters to the
appropriate department or individual for further consideration and follow-up act …
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Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council
City Council to declare 15 properties dilapidated at special meeting
The City Council is holding a special meeting focused on dilapidated properties. They will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to declare 15 properties dilapidated, order owner abatement, and authorize legal action. They will also continue consideration of a resolution for three other properties and decide on a remodeling extension for one property.
- Continue resolution for dilapidated structures at 1217 NW Cache Road, 2550 NW Ft Sill Blvd, and 3134 NW Cache Road
- Public hearing for 15 properties including addresses on SW I Avenue, SW Jefferson, SW 3rd, etc., with order to abate and legal action
- Remodeling continuation request for 511 NW Bell Avenue after 180-day period
- All actions authorize summary abatement and District Court legal proceedings against owners
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Council Chambers/Auditorium
5:00 PMTuesday, January 28, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING FOR DILAPIDATED PROPERTIES
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Council may adopt,
approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Council may also
propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or
the City Attorney. The Council may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or a
board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Continue the consideration of adopting a Resolution declaring the structures
located at 1217 NW Cache Road, 2550 NW Ft Sill Blvd, and 3134 NW
Cache Road, to be dilapidated pursuant to Section 6-5-1 Lawton City Code,
ordering the owner to abate the nuisance, authorizing summary abatement,
and authorizing the City Attorney to commence legal action in District Court
to abate the nuisance.
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Resolutions
Exhibit A's
Photos of Structure
Attachments:
BUSINESS ITEMS:
2. Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution declaring the structure and all
secondary structures on the property …
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Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 6:00 PM
City Transit Trust
Transit trust to vote on lease for additional LATS space at 2505 SW 6th St
The City Transit Trust will consider approving a lease agreement with Terry K. Bell II for a building at 2505 SW 6th Street to house additional operational space for the Lawton Area Transit System (LATS). The board may also authorize the Chairman and Secretary to execute the lease.
- Consider approving a lease agreement with Terry K. Bell II for building at 2505 SW 6th Street for LATS operational space, and authorizing execution of the lease
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City Transit Trust
Agenda
Lawton City Hall6:00 PMTuesday, January 28, 2025
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Authority may
adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Authority may
also propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Authority may refer the matter to the City Manager
or the City Attorney. The Authority may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or
a board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Consider approving a lease agreement with Terry K. Bell II for a
building to house additional operational space for LATS located at
2505 SW 6th Street, Lawton, OK, and authorizing the Chairman and
Secretary to execute the lease.
25-0039
Lease Agreement
Projected Costs for 2505 SW 6th ST, Lawton, OK 73501
Location map
Site map
Attachments:
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Lawton encourages participation from all of its citizens. If participation at any public meeting is not possible due
to a disability, notification to the City Clerk at (580) 581-3305 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting is encouraged
to make the necessary accommodations. The City may waive …
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Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 6:00 PM
City Council
City Council considers $1.85 million contract for Cache Road Bridge rehabilitation
The City Council will review a variety of consent items including damage claims, budget amendments, and utility contracts. Key business items include a proposed Safe Haven Baby Box and development financing for Fisher 59 Properties, LLC.
- Construction contract for Cache Road Bridge Rehab (Project EN2112) with K&R Builders for $1,851,666.36
- Budget appropriation of up to $1,600,000.00 for development financing for Fisher 59 Properties, LLC
- Appropriation of $395,000.00 to the Capital Improvement Projects Fund for neighborhood abatements
- Public hearing for 2030 Land Use Plan amendment from Agriculture to Residential/Low Density for 156.37 acres near SW 67th Street and SW Bishop Road
- Professional services agreement amendment with Jacobs Engineering Group, INC not to exceed $741,114.00
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Lawton City Hall
Council Chambers/Auditorium
6:00 PM
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER WITH INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND
SALUTE TO OKLAHOMA STATE FLAG
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Council may adopt,
approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Council may also
propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or
the City Attorney. The Council may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or a
board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATION:
True North Award: Adam Morrison
REPORTS: MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Lawton citizens who have completed a Request to Speak Form
and wish to address business not listed on the agenda may step forward at this time.
To ensure compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, the Mayor and Council will receive
comments but will NOT engage in direct responses. However, they may refer matters to the
appropriate department or individual for further consideration and follow-up action.
To participate, speakers must submit a Request to Speak Form to the Ci …
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Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 9:00 AM
City Council
Lawton City Council holds transition meeting and oaths of office
This is a ceremonial meeting focused on the transition from the current City Council administration to the new one. The agenda includes declarations of cessation and commencement, administration of oaths by Municipal Court Judge Nathan Johnson, and a 2025 New Year Address by Mayor Stanley Booker. No substantive business items are listed.
- Presentation of service plaque to exiting members
- Declaration of current administration to cease
- Administration of oaths of office by Judge Nathan Johnson
- Declaration of new administration to begin
- 2025 New Year Address by Mayor Stanley Booker
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9:00 AMMonday, January 13, 2025
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER WITH INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. Comments- Current Administration
2. Presentation of Service Plaque to Exiting Members
3. Declare Current Administration to Cease- Mayor Stanley Booker
4. Administration of Constitutional, Statutory, and Municipal Oaths of Office- Municipal Court
Judge Nathan Johnson
5. Declare New Administration to Begin- Mayor Stanley Booker
6. Roll Call- New Administration
7. Comments- New Administration
8. 2025 New Year Address- Mayor Stanley Booker
ADJOURNMENT
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Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 6:00 PM
City Council
Council to vote on adopting Second Amended STEDI economic development plan with tax increment districts
The Lawton City Council will hold a second public hearing and consider approving the Second Amended Skills Training, Education, Development, and Investment (STEDI) Project Plan, which establishes multiple tax increment districts and authorizes the Lawton Economic Development Authority to issue bonds. Other major items include contracts for police body and dash cameras with Axon Enterprises, a professional services agreement for lighting improvements on Rogers Lane, and potential relocation of the Animal Welfare Shelter to the old fire station on SW Lee Blvd. The consent agenda also covers fee changes at Lake Lawtonka, lease agreements for recreation areas, traffic calming measures, and damage claim denials.
- Second public hearing and potential adoption of the Second Amended STEDI Project Plan, creating up to 24 increment districts for economic development
- Contract with Axon Enterprises for purchase and maintenance of police body and dash cameras (no dollar amount listed)
- Professional services contract with Freese and Nichols for lighting design on Rogers Lane between I-44 and Fort Sill Blvd
- Consider approving alternative site for Animal Welfare Shelter: old Lawton Fire Station at 1701 SW Lee Blvd instead of 2100 SW 6th St
- Denial of damage claims: Clayton Ferreira ($15,250) and Noelia Silva de Jesus Miranda ($26,088.59)
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Council Chambers/Auditorium
6:00 PM
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER WITH INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Council may adopt,
approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Council may also
propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or
the City Attorney. The Council may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or a
board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
REPORTS: MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Lawton citizens who have completed a Request to Speak Form
and wish to address business not listed on the agenda may step forward at this time.
To ensure compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, the Mayor and Council will receive
comments but will NOT engage in direct responses. However, they may refer matters to the
appropriate department or individual for further consideration and follow-up action.
To participate, speakers must submit a Request to Speak Form to the City Clerk and reside
within the Lawton city limits. Each speaker is allotted 3 …
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Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 6:00 PM
Lawton Water Authority
Consider approving lease for Ralph's Resort camping area at Lake Ellsworth
The Lawton Water Authority will consider a lease agreement with Ralph's Family Resort, LLC for the operation and management of the Ralph's Resort camping and recreation area at Lake Ellsworth. This is the sole business item on the agenda; other items are roll call and adjournment.
- Lease agreement with Ralph's Family Resort, LLC for operation and management of Ralph's Resort camping and recreation area at Lake Ellsworth
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Agenda
Lawton City Hall6:00 PMTuesday, December 10, 2024
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Authority may
adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Authority may
also propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Authority may refer the matter to the City Manager
or the City Attorney. The Authority may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or
a board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. Consider approving a lease agreement with Ralph’s Family Resort, LLC for
the operation and management of the Ralph’s Resort camping and recreation
area located at Lake Ellsworth.
24-2189
Abstract
Bid Results
Attachments:
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Lawton encourages participation from all of its citizens. If participation at any public meeting is not possible due
to a disability, notification to the City Clerk at (580) 581-3305 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting is encouraged
to make the necessary accommodations. The City may waive the 48 hour rule if interpreters for the deaf (signing) is not the
necessary accommodation."
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Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 5:00 PM
City Council
City Council to hold hearing on six dilapidated properties
The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss properties declared dilapidated under Section 6-5-1 of the Lawton City Code. The body will consider resolutions ordering owners to abate nuisances and authorizing legal action.
- Public hearing on dilapidated structures at 103 SE Lee Blvd
- Public hearing on dilapidated structures at 201 SW Sheridan Rd
- Public hearing on dilapidated structures at 1217 NW Cache Rd
- Public hearing on dilapidated structures at 1514 SW Lee Blvd
- Public hearing on dilapidated structures at 2550 NW Ft. Sill Blvd and 3134 NW Cache Rd
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Council Chambers/Auditorium
5:00 PMTuesday, December 10, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING FOR DILAPIDATED PROPERTIES
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER WITH INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Council may adopt,
approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Council may also
propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or
the City Attorney. The Council may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or a
board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution declaring the primary structure
and all secondary structures (unless otherwise specifically noted) on the
property located at 103 SE Lee Blvd, 201 SW Sheridan Rd, 1217 NW Cache
Rd, 1514 SW Lee Blvd, 2550 NW Ft. Sill Blvd, 3134 NW Cache Rd to be
dilapidated pursuant to Section 6-5-1 Lawton City Code, ordering the owner
to abate the nuisance, authorizing summary abatement, and authorizing the
City Attorney to commence legal action in District Court to abate the
nuisance.
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Exhibit …
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Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 6:00 PM
City Council
Council to hold public hearing on allowing public facilities in commercial zones
The City Council will consider a zoning amendment to permit public facilities in C-1 and C-2 commercial districts. A public hearing is scheduled for this item. The consent agenda includes a $2 million appropriation for the Rogers Lane lighting project and a $1.9 million water main extension for the industrial park. The council will also discuss adding four Flock cameras in Ward 2 and an executive session on a wastewater treatment facility violation.
- Public hearing on zoning amendment to allow P-F uses in C-1 and C-2 districts
- $2,000,000 appropriation for Rogers Lane I-44 to US-62 lighting project
- $1,917,525 contract to Southwest Water Works for Industrial Water Main Extension Phase II
- Expenditure of Ward 2 funds for four Flock cameras for crime prevention
- Executive session on ODEQ Notice of Violation for wastewater treatment facility
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Council Chambers/Auditorium
6:00 PMTuesday, December 3, 2024
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER WITH INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
"Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Council may adopt,
approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Council may also
propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more
information is needed to act on an item, the Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or
the City Attorney. The Council may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or a
board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATION:
True North Award: Kobe Humble, Deputy City Clerk
Employee Spotlight Award: Michelle Crouse- Benefits Coordinator, Human Resources
Mayoral Citation: Joshua Smith
REPORTS: MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Lawton citizens who have completed a Request to Speak Form
and wish to address business not listed on the agenda may step forward at this time.
To ensure compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, the Mayor and Council will receive
comments but will NOT engage in direct responses. However, they may refer matters to the
appropriate department or individual for further considerati …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $56.7M | RED RIVER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, LLC Department of Defense · AWARD OF FT. KNOX LRC LOGISTICS REQUIREMENTS |
| $52.8M | RED RIVER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, LLC Department of Defense · MOB DIVISION OPERATIONS |
| $29.6M | ADVANCED SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INC Department of Defense · REPLACEMENT OF TACTICAL COMMUNICATION TOWERS FOR JOINT READINESS TRAIN |
| $25.3M | FSCX INC Department of Defense · INSTRUCTOR LABOR |
| $24.4M | RED RIVER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, LLC Department of Homeland Security · OPSTAR WEB-BASED MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICES |
| $22.5M | SHEFFIELD KORTE JOINT VENTURE Department of Defense · DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ALTUS DORMITORY FACILITY AT ALTUS AFB, OK |
| $20.2M | RED RIVER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, LLC Department of Defense · EAGLE 8(A) AWARD LOGISTIC SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FORT WAINWRIGHT (FWAK), |
| $19.8M | RED RIVER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, LLC Department of Defense · MULTIPLE PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS TO INCLUDE CUSTOMER SERVICE, AUTOMATED RE |
| $14.9M | RED RIVER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, LLC Department of Defense · SERVICES TO PERFORM WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS |
| $14.6M | RED RIVER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, LLC Department of Defense · TO IS SN SPWO0008, OF BASIC CONTRACT SP330022D5003 AND SP330023F5045 P |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Comanche County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-568 people (-$33.8M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)6 ({"Severe Storm": 15, "Severe Ice Storm": 8, "Fire": 5, "Floo · last Wed Jul 19, 2023)
Traffic fatalities6 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments2,133 (32,987 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$962/mo (1,236 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy20.6% (low numeracy 33% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
991
Recorded votes
$149.3M
Annual budget
$74.9M
Debt outstanding
139
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$149.3M
Spending$150.7M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$74.9M
Debt-to-revenue0.50×
Debt-load index47 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.