MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board - September 3, 2026

The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board meeting held on September 3, 2026, focused extensively on updates and approvals related to various capital improvement projects under the MAPS 4 initiative in Oklahoma City. Key procurement discussions included the approval of construction contracts, such as the $17,267,000 contract awarded to Crosslinx Construction for the MAPS 4 Youth Center phase one, with funding arrangements involving $4.5 million of unencumbered MAPS funds to be reimbursed by a 2025 GO bond. The board also approved a $32,278.99 change order with Shiloh Enterprises for the South Lakes Park Improvement project due to unforeseen utility conflicts. Additionally, an amendment and change order with Ellsworth Construction for the MAPS 4 Sidewalks project were approved, addressing quantity reconciliations and utility-related remobilization costs. Preliminary reports and design updates were received and approved for multiple park renovations, pedestrian bridge upgrades, gateway signage, and sidewalk connectivity projects, with budgets and schedules outlined to ensure completion by 2028. The meeting included discussions on project budgets, public engagement plans, and the use of anti-graffiti coatings for bridge maintenance, reflecting a comprehensive approach to urban infrastructure procurement and project management under the MAPS 4 program.