Tulsa City Council Public Works Committee Meeting

The Tulsa City Council Public Works Committee met on June 18, 2026, to discuss several public works and budget-related items. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of closing a utility easement at 4191 South Poria following the completion of an Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP), and the acquisition of a storm sewer easement necessary for the arterial street rehabilitation of South Lewis Avenue from I-44 to East 41st Street. The committee addressed challenges in negotiating with a property owner over easement compensation, with an appraised value of $97,000, and considered judicial review to proceed with the project. Additionally, the committee reviewed the 2026-2027 medical control board budget presented by the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jeffrey Goodllo, highlighting a modest 2.5% budget increase totaling $43,000, with the City of Tulsa's portion increasing by $5,319 to support additional paramedics and EMTs. The discussion emphasized cost-conserving training methods and advanced EMS capabilities, including out-of-hospital blood product administration. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but recommendations for easement closure and budget adoption were implied.