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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 12/10/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Lawton City Hall Council Chambers/Auditorium
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24-2183 11.Consent AgendaConsider the following two (2) damage claims recommended for denial: Clayton Ferreira in the amount of $15,250.00, and Noelia Silva de Jesus Miranda in the amount of $26,088.59.   Not available Not available
24-2182 12.Consent AgendaConsider approving a professional services contract with Freese and Nichols for the design of lighting improvements for Rogers Lane between I-44 and Fort Sill Blvd, Project EN2307.   Not available Not available
24-2151 13.New BusinessConsider approving a contract between the City of Lawton and Axon Enterprises for the purchase and maintenance of Police Body and Dash Cameras as well as other crime-fighting technologies and software.   Not available Not available
24-2143 14.Consent AgendaConsider approving an amendment to Council Policy 01-06: Council Rules of Procedure to establish reserved seating for City staff, credentialed media, and invited guests, and designate areas for recording equipment. Also discuss additional changes to improve meeting efficiency and procedural clarity, and take action as deemed necessary.   Not available Not available
24-2204 15.Consent AgendaConsider 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.   Not available Not available
24-2199 26.Consent AgendaConsider approving a revised lease agreement for tenants leasing space located in the Lake Lawtonka recreational areas to include the area known as the School House Slough for Calendar Year 2025.   Not available Not available
24-2200 17.Consent AgendaConsider approving a resolution amending Appendix A, Chapter A-19, Articles A-19-1 and A-19-5, Schedule of Fees and Charges, Lawton City Code, 2015, by amending fees at Lake Lawtonka recreational areas and allowing for any floor amendments and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the resolution.   Not available Not available
24-2158 18.Consent AgendaConsider adopting a resolution authorizing traffic control measures with the installation of a speed table at or near the location of 4622 NW Meadowbrook Dr.   Not available Not available
24-2161 19.Consent AgendaConsider adopting a resolution authorizing traffic control measures with the installation of a speed table at or near the location of 902 NW Hilltop Dr.   Not available Not available
24-2179 110.Consent AgendaConsider adopting a resolution authorizing traffic control measures with the installation of “No Truck” signs at or near 33rd street between NW Cache Road and NW Atlanta Ave, and 34th street between NW Cache Road and NW Atlanta Ave.   Not available Not available
24-2180 111.Consent AgendaConsider adopting a resolution authorizing traffic control measures with the installation of traffic calming measures on NW Columbia Ave, as deemed appropriate by the Director of Public Works in accordance with Council Policy 10-05.   Not available Not available
24-2159 112.Consent AgendaConsider adopting a resolution authorizing traffic control measures with the installation of a modular speed table at or near the location of 1111 NW Parkview Blvd.   Not available Not available
24-2190 113.Consent AgendaConsider accepting the temporary construction easements and permanent utility easements from Lucas Steele for 1704 NW Cache Road, and from Steele Properties, LLC for 1712 NW Cache Road, for the water main and sidewalk project # PU2107, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the documents, and payment for the same.   Not available Not available
24-2178 114.Consent AgendaConsider approving plans and specifications for Engineering Project PR2310A - Lee West Park Improvements, and authorizing staff to advertise for bids.   Not available Not available
24-2206 115.Consent AgendaConsider approving an amendment to the 2025 City Council Annual Meeting Notice that was previously approved on November 5, 2024 in order to change the dates of the October 2025 meetings.   Not available Not available
24-2205 116.Consent AgendaConsider accepting the financial statements and audit report on the City of Lawton for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, as presented by FORVIS-MAZARS,LLP.   Not available Not available
24-2171 117.Consent AgendaConsider approving the Claims List for November 27, 2024 through December 6, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-2207 118.Consent AgendaConsider approving the minutes of the December 2, 2024 and December 3, 2024 meetings.   Not available Not available
24-2146 119.New BusinessReceive a presentation from C. Carter Crane about the status of its shelter, resources offered to the unhoused community, and its criteria for services.   Not available Not available
24-2097 120.New BusinessReceive a presentation from MIGHT Community Development and Resource Center about the status of its day center and beds available to the unhoused community.   Not available Not available
24-2157 121.New BusinessReceive a presentation from Garver, LLC regarding the status of the One Lawton campaign/Land Use Plan update.   Not available Not available
24-2210 122.Consent AgendaReceive a report from Jacob Ballheimer from Troop 4173 of the Boy Scouts regarding an Eagle Scout Project proposal to construct and install park benches for the McMahon Dog Park and take action as deemed necessary.   Not available Not available
24-2197 123.New BusinessHave a discussion about the item on the December 2, 2024 special city council meeting agenda where the council received a Presentation and held the First Public Hearing, pursuant to 62 O.S. §859, on the proposed Second Amended Skills Training, Education, Development, and Investment (STEDI) Project Plan and supporting increment districts for the purpose of providing information, including an analysis of potential positive or negative impacts, and answering questions regarding the proposed Second Amended STEDI Project Plan and increment districts.    Not available Not available
24-2193 124.New BusinessHave a presentation and conduct a second Public Hearing, pursuant to 62 O.S. §859, concerning the proposed Second Amended Skills Training, Education, Development, and Investment (STEDI) Project Plan and supporting increment districts for the purpose of providing the public an opportunity to be heard in support of or opposition to the proposed Second Amended STEDI Project Plan. The approval action may be considered in a subsequent item also on the agenda for this meeting. As required by law, a first public hearing was held on December 2, 2024, for presentation of the amended Project Plan to provide information and respond to questions.    Not available Not available
24-2194 125.New Business- OrdinanceConsider an ordinance repealing Article 10-20 of Chapter 10, Lawton City Code, in its entirety and replacing it with the enactment of Sections 10-20-101 through 10-20-171 by approving and adopting the Second Amended Skills Training, Education, Development, and Investment (STEDI) Project Plan; designating and adopting the Project Area and increment district boundaries; establishing a date for the creation of Increment District No. Five, City of Lawton; establishing a date for the creation of Increment District No. Six, City of Lawton; identifying and establishing tax increment districts temporarily designated as Increment Districts No. “A”, “B”, “Ca”, “Cb”, “Da” “Db”, “E”, “Fa”, “Fb”, “G”, “Ha”, “Hb”, “I”, “J”, “K”, “M”, “N”, “O”, “P”, Q”, “R”, “S”, “T”, and “U”, City of Lawton; deferring their numbering and effective date; establishing the City of Lawton as the principal entity to carry out and administer the project plan; authorizing and designating the Lawton Economic Development Authority to carry out implementation actions for the project; establishing a tax apportionment fund;    Not available Not available
24-2198 126.New BusinessReceive a report on the status of the Animal Welfare Shelter/Adoption Center and consider approving an alternate location to renovate and construct the new facility by authorizing staff to amend plans as needed to accommodate site change from the current site located at 2100 SW 6th Street to the old Lawton Fire Station located at 1701 SW Lee Blvd.   Not available Not available
24-2184 127.New BusinessConsider approving an Ordinance pertaining to Business Licenses by repealing and reserving Sections 7-22-1-2201 through 7-22-1-2208, Division 7-22-1, Article 7-22, Chapter 7, Lawton City Code, 2015, by removing the sign contractor’s license requirements from Chapter 7, providing for severability and establishing an effective date.   Not available Not available
24-2185 128.New BusinessConsider approving an Ordinance pertaining to Building, Construction and Housing by re-titling Article 6-6, creating Sections 6-6-2-601 through 6-6-2-608, Division 6-6-2, Article 6-6, Chapter 6, Lawton City Code, 2015; by adding sign contractors to the title of the article , adding the requirement for sign contractors to be licensed to operate in town, the requirement for the licenses, the fees for the licenses, adding the expirations date of the licenses, the bond requirements, the insurance requirements, why the license can be revoked and when a sign contractor license is not required to install a sign, providing for severability, providing for codification and establishing an effective date.   Not available Not available
24-2186 129.New BusinessConsider approving a Resolution amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees and Charges, Lawton City Code, 2015, Pertaining to Chapter 7, Business Licenses by Repealing and Reserving Article A-7-9, and Pertaining to Chapter 6, Buildings, Construction and Housing, by amending Article A-6-6 and establishing an effective date.   Not available Not available
24-2187 130.New BusinessConsider approving a Resolution amending Appendix B, Bond Schedule, Lawton City Code, 2015, Pertaining to Chapter 7, Business Licenses, by Repealing and Reserving Article B-7-22 and Pertaining to Chapter 6, Buildings, Construction and Housing, by Repealing and Reserving Article B-6-224 and by creating Article B-6-605 and establishing an effective date.   Not available Not available
24-2162 131.New BusinessConsider an Ordinance pertaining to Administration, amending Section 2-1-1-103, Division 2-1-1, Article 2-1, Chapter 2, Lawton City Code, 2015, relating to Mayor and Councilmembers compensation by increasing the amount of compensation to be provided annually by five thousand dollars, establishing a set compensation for the Mayor Pro Tem; providing for severability and establishing an effective date.   Not available Not available
24-2176 132.New BusinessConsider approving a Resolution, repealing and replacing Resolution No. 24-126 specifying the revised intent of the Mayor and Council of the City of Lawton, Oklahoma regarding the extension of the term of the existing excise tax of two and one-eighth percent (2.125%) as approved by the registered voters of the City of Lawton, Oklahoma at an election held for such purpose on August 27, 2024.   Not available Not available
23-991 133.Staff ReportsProvide City Council with an update on the FY 2024 Audit Process.   Not available Not available
24-2110 134.Staff ReportsReceive a staff report on litter abatement efforts around the city and take action as deemed necessary.   Not available Not available
24-2188 135.Executive SessionPursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss a pending claim of Sabrina Turner, and if necessary, take appropriate action in open session.   Not available Not available
24-2153 136.Executive SessionPursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss a pending action with Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality concerning a Notice of Violation issued by ODEQ to the City on November 15, 2024, in relation to the City of Lawton Wastewater Treatment Facility, NOV No. S-11303-24-3, and, if necessary, take appropriate action in open session.    Not available Not available