Study Session - 07/21/2026

The City of Enid’s July 21, 2026 study session included updates on major infrastructure projects, proposed industrial-zoning requirements, and affordable housing. The Call Lake water-supply system has begun producing water and is nearing full operation; the city reported startup delays involving an ozone supplier, an elevator, and pipeline air-relief valves. The project was described as part of a roughly $350 million, decade-long effort, with a ribbon cutting planned for August 21. Separately, the city reported that industrial-park infrastructure is nearing completion, including $4.8 million in water lines and nearly $10 million in sewer work. No new contract awards or procurement votes were identified.

Officials also discussed infrastructure and housing needs connected to Vance Air Force Base, including water-system redundancy, off-grid power options, dormitory funding, and additional housing. Staff presented a possible industrial-zoning ordinance amendment that would require development plans and studies, public engagement, and developers to fund infrastructure upgrades and other project-related costs; it was discussed but not adopted. For the Monroe apartment rehabilitation, officials considered using CDBG funds or city reserves to address a funding shortfall. The city manager recommended advancing the CDBG route through the funding committee and a future commission agenda; no funding commitment or vote occurred during the study session.