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.
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