Lawton public meetings in 2025
21 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
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
City Council
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
City Council
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
City Transit Trust
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)
City Council
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
City Council
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
City Council
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
City Council
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
City Council
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.
Lawton Water Authority
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
City Council
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)
City Council
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
City Council
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
Lawton Water Authority
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.
City Transit Trust
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
City Council
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
City Council
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
City Council
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
City Transit Trust
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
City Council
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
City Council
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