Oklahoma City meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

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.