Policy & Governance Special Meeting 09/22/2026

The Oklahoma County Policy & Governance Special Meeting held on September 22, 2026, focused primarily on the status and management of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds. The meeting included a detailed presentation on fund obligations, expenditures, and project completions, highlighting that most county projects are over 50% complete with several fully closed out. Discussions centered on reallocating funds from completed or reduced projects to ongoing initiatives, particularly the behavioral health facility, with specific attention to security camera systems funded through revenue replacement dollars. The board approved motions to receive the ARPA status report, reallocate approximately $282,537.62 to the behavioral care center, reduce the HVAC revenue replacement award by $100,474.50, and establish a final deadline to cease modifications on external projects to ensure all funds are expended by the December 31, 2026 deadline. The meeting emphasized compliance, timely expenditure, and project closeouts to meet federal requirements.