City Council Special Session, 6/2/26

The City of Norman, Oklahoma City Council held a special session on June 2, 2026, primarily to consider approval of contract K-2526-178, a mutual aid agreement with the Kansas City, Missouri Board of Police Commissioners. This agreement would provide for Norman police officers to assist with security at the 2026 FIFA World Cup events in Kansas City. The contract included provisions for officer housing, meals, and compensation at a rate of $150 per hour, up to $35,000, funded through FEMA and DHS grants. Council members discussed liability concerns, officer scheduling to avoid impacting local services, and equipment restrictions such as drone usage. Ultimately, the motion to approve the contract failed with a 9-0 vote against. The meeting also briefly mentioned a related mutual aid agreement and an upcoming executive session to evaluate the city manager, but no further procurement actions were taken.