City Council Special Session, 3/3/26

The City of Norman, Oklahoma City Council held a special session on March 3, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing the Fiscal Year Ending (FYE) 2027 capital improvements program budget and the capital improvements plan through 2030. City staff presented detailed breakdowns of recurring capital projects including street maintenance, stormwater drainage, IT hardware and software upgrades, fleet replacements, and ADA compliance projects. The council discussed funding sources such as sales tax revenues, bond programs, and federal grants, including a $25 million Safe Streets for All grant and a $13.8 million grant from the Absentee Shawnee Tribe for bridge projects. The council also reviewed the status of ongoing bond programs, including a $27 million street maintenance bond concluding this fiscal year and a proposed $35 million renewal on the April 7 ballot. Additionally, the council discussed the upcoming $8 million general obligation bond for a permanent homeless shelter and resource facility. The meeting included discussions on prioritization of projects, budget constraints, and the need for risk-based funding decisions. An agenda item for funding the design and construction of a new fire station (Station 5) was noted for an upcoming meeting. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn into executive session to discuss pending litigation.