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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/14/2023 2:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Lawton City Hall Council Chambers/Auditorium
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23-937 11.Consent AgendaConsider and take action in awarding a contract to construct the Meadowbrook Waterline Project PU2204 and 67th St Waterline Project PU2213 to Southwest Water Works, LLC of Oklahoma City, OK, to construct and rehabilitate approximately 16,500 feet of waterline.   Not available Not available
23-994 12.Consent AgendaConsider approving an employment agreement between the City of Lawton and John Ratliff for the position of City Manager, to include any floor amendments, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.   Not available Not available
23-999 13.Consent AgendaConsider accepting temporary construction easements and permanent utility and access easements from Richard Properties, LLC, M2 Real Estate, LLC, Snell & Faustner, LLC, and Powers Family Properties, LLC, for the Cache Road water main and sidewalk project, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the documents, and payments for the same.   Not available Not available
23-1001 14.Consent AgendaConsider awarding CL24-007 Manhole Coating Product to Ace Pipe Cleaning, INC of Kansas City, MO.   Not available Not available
23-1005 15.Consent AgendaConsider approving the Final Amendment and accepting the 2017 Ad Valorem Street and Roads Program (Residential), Phase I-C - SE 47th Street, Bedford Circle, & SW C Ave - Project No. EN1707P1C and placing the Maintenance Bond into effect.   Not available Not available
23-1006 16.Consent AgendaConsider and take action in approving the plans, specifications and authorize advertisement for construction of the Lake Ellsworth Spillway Project PU2312.   Not available Not available
23-1008 17.Consent AgendaConsider and take action extending contract RFPCL22-006 Electrical Instrumentation and Control Services to Worth Hydrochem of Norman, OK.   Not available Not available
23-1013 18.Consent AgendaConsider approving professional services contract in the amount of $76,600.00 with C.H. Guernsey & Company for the initial services schematic design report phase of the Project PR2309 Elmer Thomas Park Aquatics Center. This is in accordance with the True North Culture Statement by providing a more efficient service to the citizens of Lawton.   Not available Not available
23-1035 19.Consent AgendaConsider directing staff to issue an RFP for public adjuster services to evaluate recent insurance claims, payments, and/or evaluations.   Not available Not available
23-1007 110.Consent AgendaConsider adopting a resolution for the selection of a consulting engineer to conduct the bi-annual inspections required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Program.   Not available Not available
23-1024 111.Consent AgendaConsider award of construction contract to Ellsworth Construction OKC, LLC Dba A-Tech Paving for the City Wide Pavement Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. PW2301   Not available Not available
23-1010 112.New BusinessHold a public hearing to consider approving an Ordinance for a change of zoning from the R-3 Multiple-Family Dwelling District and R-2 Two-Family Dwelling District to C-5 General Commercial District zoning classification for the property located at 58 NW Sheridan Road, Lawton, OK 73505.   Not available Not available
23-1011 113.New BusinessHold a public hearing and consider approving an Ordinance pertaining to planning and zoning by amending section 18-8-1-805, Division 18-8-1, Article 18-8, Chapter 18, Lawton City Code, 2015, relating to amounts of space required by designating the required number of parking spaces required for stadiums, sports fields, and arenas, providing for severability, allowing for floor amendments, and establishing an effective date.   Not available Not available
23-1021 114.New BusinessReceive a report from staff and Garver Engineering regarding the implementation of the CIP Portal for citizens and take action as deemed necessary.   Not available Not available
23-1026 115.New BusinessConsider approving an ordinance pertaining to Animals, amending Section 5-1-101, 5-1-104, 5-1-105.1, 5-1-106, 5-1-111, 5-1-118, and 5-1-120, Article 5-1, Chapter 5, Lawton City Code 2015 and amending Section 5-5-501 and 5-5-508, Article 5-5, Chapter 5, Lawton City Code 2015 by defining redemption period and service animal; establishing City Manager approval for euthanizations within the redemption period; clarifying that large reptiles may be unlawful; allowing for redemption periods to be extended; expanding on service animal allowances; correcting grammatical errors; renumbering as needed; providing for severability; allowing for floor amendments; and establishing an effective date.   Not available Not available
23-1037 116.New BusinessConsider approving an ordinance pertaining to Animals, amending Section 5-1-120, Article 5-1, Chapter 5, Lawton City Code 2015, by establishing that dogs are not to be left outdoors and unattended for a period exceeding one-half hour when the temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, providing for severability, establishing an effective date, and allowing for floor amendments.   Not available Not available
23-1018 117.New BusinessReceive a detailed report on how the $3 million added to the Streets materials account in the 23/24 budget has been spent and/or obligated thus far and give any direction deemed necessary.   Not available Not available
23-1017 118.Consent AgendaConsider directing staff to initiate Request for Proposals for the operation and management of the Lake Lawtonka School House Slough convenient store to include the fuel pumps.   Not available Not available
23-1016 119.New BusinessConsider directing staff to bring a resolution to raise the rental rates for full-time campers, trailers, boathouses, dry stalls, and wet stalls located at Lake Lawtonka’s recreation areas for calendar year 2024 by an amount not to exceed 25% excluding the five boathouses formerly managed by the School House Slough concessionaire with said rate increases to take effect on January 1, 2024 and direct staff to evaluate the feasibility of a two-tiered fee structure for Lake Lawtonka’s recreation areas, differentiating between Lawton residents and non-residents.   Not available Not available
23-1034 120.New BusinessIn conjunction with the proposed increases to the lease rates at the Lake Lawtonka recreation areas, consider directing staff to initiate a Request for Proposals for the installation of WiFi services at the Lake Lawtonka School House Slough recreational area.   Not available Not available
23-1038 121.New BusinessIn conjunction with the proposed increases to the lease rates at the Lake Lawtonka recreation areas, consider directing staff to initiate a Request for Proposals for the repair and upgrades to the waterline system serving the Lake Lawtonka recreation areas.   Not available Not available
23-1022 122.New BusinessDirect staff to evaluate equipment in all City of Lawton parks, come up with a plan to invest $1 million in repairs and upgrades to equipment, provide a proposed budget number for repairs and upgrades that are needed above the $1 million, and bring back a plan and budget to the 1st meeting in January. Concurrently, review the existing plan provided by staff and offer direction as necessary.   Not available Not available
23-992 123.Staff ReportsProvide City Council with an update on the FY 2022 & FY 2023 Audit Process   Not available Not available
23-998 124.Executive SessionPursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss a pending claim/action for breach of contract in relation to Ad Valorem Phase I-A contract EN1707P1A (24th and 40th Street) by the City of Lawton against Alfred Espinoza d/b/a A.E Construction Co. (“AEC”), and if necessary, take appropriate action in open session.   Not available Not available
23-1012 125.Executive SessionPursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss the pending action in the United District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma titled Kent Jackson, as personal representative of the Estate of Israel Williams vs. City of Lawton, et al, CIV-23-284-G, and if necessary, take appropriate action in open session.    Not available Not available
23-1014 126.Executive SessionPursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma statues, consider convening in Executive Session to discuss the pending claim from the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the Blocked HOME Activities #2315, #2317 letter dated October 25, 2023, and present options for compliance and take appropriate action in open session.   Not available Not available