SURA Meeting 5/12/2026 City of Shawnee Oklahoma

The City of Shawnee, Oklahoma held a SURA meeting on May 12, 2026, where members approved the minutes from the previous quarter and confirmed the chairperson. The meeting focused on updates regarding the 2026 action plan and amendments to prior consolidated plans, all of which were approved by the city commission. A key procurement-related discussion involved the allocation and management of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling $331,393 for fiscal year 2026. The city is working to address timeliness issues related to fund drawdowns and has developed a workout plan to spend an additional $543,638 to maintain compliance. Projects in collaboration with parks, recreation, engineering, and public works departments were highlighted, including infrastructure initiatives and housing programs targeting low to moderate income first-time homebuyers. The meeting also addressed the completion status of prior housing rehabilitation and demolition projects funded by CDBG, confirming that all started projects have been completed. No new contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the discussion indicated upcoming procurement activities related to infrastructure and housing initiatives.