Commission Meeting 05/18/2026 City of Shawnee Oklahoma

The City of Shawnee, Oklahoma held a commission meeting on May 18, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a resolution for the Oklahoma Baptist University Authority to incur indebtedness, supporting additional funding for university projects. The commission also reviewed and approved the city’s proposed 5-year capital improvement plan for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 and the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. A contract renewal for economic development services with Shawnee Forward was approved, maintaining a triparty agreement including Podawatami County. The Shauny Airport Authority convened during the meeting and approved multiple procurement items: acceptance of an FAA grant for engineering design services to strengthen runway 17-35 and taxiway systems, a real property sale to the Troy and Dolly Smith Shauny Family YMCA contingent on FAA approval, and several engineering design service contracts with HW Lochner, Inc. for a new terminal building ($441,800), repairs to hangars 14 and 15 ($68,900 and $66,900 respectively), and LED lighting retrofit on the aircraft parking and fuel services ramp ($49,300). These actions reflect ongoing capital improvements and infrastructure investments at the airport. The meeting also included public hearings on capital improvements and budget, and acknowledged monthly sales tax reports showing positive revenue trends. No motions were made regarding executive session items.