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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/24/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Lawton City Hall Council Chambers/Auditorium
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24-1946 11.Consent AgendaConsider approving four (4) damage claims (recommended for approval) and resolutions authorizing payments for Linda Pendergraph in the amount of $6,716.45, Wyatt Schoolfield in the amount of $2,713.68, Lawton Transit Mix in the amount of $1,038.77, and Roslyn Williams in the amount of $499.00.   Not available Not available
24-1917 12.Consent AgendaConsider and take appropriate action with respect to City Council Resolution No. 2024-____, approving the resolution of the Lawton Water Authority authorizing application for two (2) grants form the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART Grants Program in the amounts of $3,000,000 and $10,000,000 for drought assistance and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant applications.   Not available Not available
24-1927 13.Consent AgendaConsider approving a resolution amending the City of Lawton FY25 budget, as amended, by appropriating $388,623.84 to the General Fund for repairs to McMahon Memorial Auditorium, Carnegie Library Town Hall, National Guard Armory, and John Denney Playhouse.   Not available Not available
24-1958 14.Consent AgendaConsider approving a resolution amending the City of Lawton FY25 budget, as amended, by appropriating $421,854.35 to the Hotel/Motel Economic Development Fund and $244,793.65 to the 2019 Capital Improvement Fund to partially fund the professional services agreement with the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation for economic and industrial development services.   Not available Not available
24-1959 15.Consent AgendaConsider approving a resolution amending the City of Lawton FY25 budget, as amended, by appropriating up to $350,000.00 to the General Fund for the purpose of securing funding for the closure and post-closure cost estimates regarding the statutory required landfill assurance mechanism for the City of Lawton’s landfill facilities as required by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.   Not available Not available
24-1880 16.Consent AgendaConsider approving an agreement between the Lawton Enhancement Trust Authority and the City of Lawton, subject to approval by the Authority, to fund activities designed to encourage, promote and foster economic development in the City of Lawton and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.   Not available Not available
24-1939 17.Consent AgendaConsider approving an Agreement between the Lawton Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) and the City of Lawton, subject to approval by the LEDC and subject to Council approval of a budget amendment for funds dispersed to the City from Lawton Economic Development Authority (LEDA), to fund activities designed to encourage, promote and foster economic/industrial development in the City of Lawton, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.   Not available Not available
24-1925 18.Consent AgendaConsidering approving a Restoration Services Agreement with BBMK Contracting LLC and Blueteam Roofing LLC for the repair and restoration of the roof at Central Mall Plaza, which will be paid with insurance proceeds.   Not available Not available
24-1974 19.Consent AgendaConsider extending contract RFPCL22-008 Banking Services with Liberty National Bank.   Not available Not available
24-1761 110.Consent AgendaConsider authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Partial Release of Revocable Small Cell Wireless Facility Permit for the facility located adjacent to 6432 NW Arrowhead Drive.   Not available Not available
24-1891 111.Consent AgendaConsider approving Change Order No. 2 with ODOT on City Project No. EN1208 Gore Blvd Reconstruction from 67th St to 82nd St, the Department of Transportation of the State of Oklahoma Project Number JP19144(04), State Job Number STP-116B(059) MS.   Not available Not available
24-1931 112.Consent AgendaConsider approving Change Order No. 2 for 4X Construction Group, LLC on Engineering Project PW2101-Landfill Cells 6 & 7 in the amount $37,700.00.   Not available Not available
24-1944 113.Consent AgendaConsider and take action approving Change Order 1 reducing the contract by $1,250.00, accepting project in the final contract amount of $240,900.00 and placing the Maintenance Bond into effect for the 2021 CDBG Sewer Project PU2104 as constructed by Integrity Construction Services, LLC.   Not available Not available
24-1929 114.Consent AgendaConsider approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between C.H. Guernsey & Company and the City of Lawton for Project PR2402 Museum of the Great Plains Infiltration Mitigation, to provide additional services for Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding, and Construction Phase services in the amount $376,076.   Not available Not available
24-1933 115.Consent AgendaConsider acknowledging receipt of permit number WL000016240254 for the construction of PU2309 Map 11 Phase 1 Waterline Improvements from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.   Not available Not available
24-1934 116.Consent AgendaConsider acknowledging receipt of permit number WL000016240502 for the construction of PU2313 Map 11 Phase 2 Waterline Improvements from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.   Not available Not available
24-1945 117.Consent AgendaConsider approving appointments to boards and commissions.   Not available Not available
24-1951 118.Consent AgendaConsider approving Council Policy 01-14, Customer Service Policy, which seeks to establish standards and expectations in accordance with the True North Culture Statement for delivering exceptional service to all citizens, businesses, and stakeholders interacting with the City of Lawton, allow for floor amendments, and take action as deemed necessary.   Not available Not available
24-1940 119.New Business- ResolutionConsideration and act upon a Resolution of the City of Lawton, Oklahoma (the “City”) authorizing and approving the incurring of indebtedness by the trustees of the Lawton Water Authority (herein the “Authority”) to be accomplished by the issuance of its Line of Credit Note, Series 2024C or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series designations on a tax-exempt or taxable basis, at a premium or discount, in the aggregate principal par amount of not to exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) (herein the “Note”) for the purpose of securing funding for the closure and post-closure cost estimates regarding the statutory required financial assurance mechanism for the City of Lawton’s landfill facilities as required by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, said facilities being part of the “Utility Systems” of the Authority within the City of Lawton, Oklahoma (the “City”); and pay costs of issuance related thereto; providing that the organizational document creating the Authority is subject to the provisions of the indenture authorizing the issuance of said Note; app   Not available Not available
24-1911 120.New BusinessHold a public hearing and consider approving the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs’ activities and accomplishments Federal Fiscal Year 2023.   Not available Not available
24-1937 121.New BusinessHold a public hearing and consider approving the submission and acceptance of the 2024 Department of Justice Edward Byrne Assistance Grant Local (JAG) by the Lawton Police Department, authorize the approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City & County, as well as any other documents necessary for the grant.   Not available Not available
24-1930 122.New BusinessReceive a presentation and consider approving a new call handling software for the Emergency Communications Department to enhance the processing of public safety emergency and non-emergency calls for the citizens of Lawton and Comanche County.   Not available Not available
24-1905 123.New BusinessProvide City Council with an update on Public Utilities’ Meter Replacement Project PU2203.   Not available Not available
24-1924 124.New BusinessConsider authorizing staff to apply for an alternative procedures project under FEMA Disaster 4721DR Project 743734 Damage Number 1361530 for equipment and vehicle damages.   Not available Not available
24-1849 125.New BusinessConsider an Ordinance pertaining to Offenses and Crimes amending Section 16-2-1-204, Division 16-2-1, Article 16-2, Chapter 16 of the Lawton City Code 2015, relating to Offenses Against Persons, by amending and adding to definitions pertaining to Domestic Abuse, providing for severability and establishing an effective date.   Not available Not available
24-1895 126.New BusinessConsider approving an Ordinance pertaining to Buildings, Construction and Housing by amending Sections 6-1-1-101, 6-1-1-102, 6-1-1-103, 6-1-1-104, 6-1-1-105, 6-1-1-106, Division 6-1-1, Article 6-1; Sections 6-2-1-202, 6-2-1-203, 6-2-1-204, 6-2-1-206, 6-2-1-209, 6-2-1-211, 6-2-1-212, 6-2-1-213, 6-2-1-214, 6-2-1-215, Division 6-2-1, Article 6-2; Sections 6-3-1-301, 6-3-1-302, 6-3-1-305, 6-3-1-309, 6-3-1-318, Division 6-3-1; Section 6-3-2-331, Division 6-3-2, Article 6-3; Sections 6-4-1-401, 6-4-1-402, 6-4-1-403, 6-4-1-406, 6-4-1-407, 6-4-1-408, 6-4-1-409, 6-4-1-410, 6-4-1-411, Division 6-4-1, Article 6-4; Sections 6-5-1-501, 6-5-1-502, 6-5-1-503, 6-5-1-504, 6-5-1-505, Division 6-5-1; Sections 6-5-2-221, 6-5-2-222, 6-5-2-223, 6-5-2-224, 6-5-2-225, Division 6-5-2, Article 6-5; Section 6-6-1-605, Division 6-6-1, Article 6-6; Section 6-7-1-702, Division 6-7-1, Article 6-7, Chapter 6, Lawton City Code, 2015; by changing all references of the 2015 International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Plumbing Code, International Property Maint   Not available Not available
24-1920 127.New BusinessConsider approving an Ordinance pertaining to Businesses by repealing Section 7-1-1-100, Division 7-1-1, Article 7-1, Chapter 7, Lawton City Code, 2015; by repealing and reserving the section, providing for severability and establishing an effective date. .   Not available Not available
24-1923 128.New BusinessConsider approving an Ordinance pertaining to Fire Department and Services amending Sections 11-2-201, 11-2-208, 11-2-209, and 11-2-216, Article 11-2, Chapter 11, Lawton City Code, 2015; by changing all references of the 2015 International Fire Code to the 2018 versions of said code as amended by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.   Not available Not available
24-1947 129.New BusinessConsider approving an ordinance pertaining to offenses and crimes by amending Section 16-3-1-321, and creating Section 16-3-1-325, Division 16-3-1, Article 16-3, Chapter 16, Lawton City Code, 2015; by adding the size difference between littering and dumping, creating a code that prohibits illegal dumping and sets the fines and punishments for illegal dumping at $750.00 or 60 days in jail for the first offense and $750.00 and 60 days in jail for each offense thereafter, providing for severability, providing for codification, and establishing an effective date.   Not available Not available
24-1949 130.New BusinessDiscuss assistance and resources to be offered by law enforcement as part of a proposed ordinance regarding unauthorized camping in non-designated areas and take action as deemed necessary.   Not available Not available
24-1938 231.New BusinessConsider an ordinance pertaining to offenses and crimes by creating Section 16-3-1-325, Division 16-3-1, Article 16-3, Chapter 16, Lawton City Code, 2015; by adding language to penalize unauthorized camping in non-designated areas, adding language to create a misdemeanor and penalty provision, providing for severability, providing for codification, and establishing an effective date.   Not available Not available
24-1954 132.New BusinessConsider an ordinance pertaining to utilities amending Section 22-1-4-144, Division 22-1-4, Article 22-1, Chapter 22, Lawton City Code 2015, relating to landfill fees - gate fee - exceptions by expanding the use of monies in the eight (8) ward accounts to include security infrastructure improvements (e.g. Flock Cameras) and speed tables, providing for severability and establishing an effective date.   Not available Not available
24-1962 133.New BusinessReceive an update on the status of the cost recovery efforts for the demolition of the nursing home located at 1301 NW Andrews Avenue and take action as deemed necessary.   Not available Not available
23-991 134.Staff ReportsProvide City Council with an update on the FY 2024 Audit Process.   Not available Not available
24-1950 135.Executive SessionPursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss a pending claim for potential litigation against the real property owners of the demolished nursing home located at 1301 NW Andrews Avenue, and take appropriate action in open session.   Not available Not available
24-1969 136.Executive SessionPursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss a possible pending action with Great Plains Improvement Foundation concerning a HOME Program Finding Report received from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the City of Lawton on July 26, 2024, and if necessary, take appropriate action in open session.   Not available Not available