# City Council Meeting – October 20, 2026


**Body:** City of Broken Arrow
**Date:** October 19, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance


The October 20, 2026, Broken Arrow City Council meeting included several infrastructure and spending-related items. Staff reported that rehabilitation of Houston Street/81st Street, from Midway to Oak Grove Road, was included in the city budget; work was expected to involve pavement, base, shoulder, and stormwater improvements and take about four weeks. The city received the Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association’s Stormwater Innovation Award, recognizing funding mechanisms supported by the 2018 and 2026 general obligation bonds. Council approved Resolution 1779 to close Ash Avenue near the grain silo as part of ongoing railroad-related land negotiations; the closure is intended to improve pedestrian safety, with parking realignment connected to the 2026 GO bond. Council also approved authorization to execute a professional consulting agreement with Garver LLC for an airport visibility study. The study will assess demand and economic viability, not authorize airport construction; no agreement amount was stated.

Council heard public concerns about a proposed annexation of approximately 75.5 acres for residential development, including traffic, drainage, and neighborhood connectivity. The developer’s representative said traffic analysis and further design review were underway; the transcript does not capture a final annexation vote. Staff also updated the council on a data-center regulatory study: a specialized consultant scope was being developed, and staff anticipated seeking a six-month extension of the moratorium in November. The council adopted Ordinance 3959 to update the city’s fire code to the current International Fire Code. No other specific procurement awards or dollar amounts were identified.

**Source:** City of Broken Arrow