City Council recap Sept. 16, 2025

More than 50 items were on the agendas of the Broken Arrow City Council, the Municipal Authority, and the Economic Development Authority meetings on Sept. 16, 2025. Here's a brief recap of the actions taken Tuesday.

Watch City Council Rewind featuring Councilor David Pickel in the following media player.

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation identified an additional $1.4 million in funding that can be allocated toward the County Line Road widening project from Albany Street to Omaha Street.

The additional funding will reduce the city's matching funds to $2.1 million or 20 percent that will be paid from the 2018 General Obligation Bond funds. The design plans are nearly complete, including a bridge replacement. The utility relocations are expected to be completed soon also. In order for the project to go out for bids, an ODOT Supplemental and Modification Agreement was required to be executed by the City. The Council approved the modification. ODOT anticipates putting the project out for public bid by the end of 2025.

The Council also approved several new vehicle purchases for the Police Department, including:

• Eight new 2026 Chevy Tahoe pursuit vehicles for the Patrol Division
• Two 2025 Ford F150 Responder Pickups to replace two vehicles in the K-9 unit with grapplers
• One 2025 Chevy Traverse for the Police Department's Criminal Investigations Unit
• Seven 2026 Ford Explorer Police Pursuit Vehicles
• And a 2026 Chevy Blazer EV Police Pursuit Vehicle

All of the vehicle listed above are pursuant to Oklahoma Statewide Vehicle Contract #1000009315.

Representatives from the Muscogee Nation presented the Nation's flag to the city following the Council's amendment of City Ordinance No. 3890 to include the Muscogee Nation Flag flying at all city owned or operated facilities.

The Council proclaimed Sept. 16, 2025, as Metropolitan Environmental Trust Day at the City of Broken Arrow and celebrated the M.e.t's 25 years in Broken Arrow. The Council encourages citizens to participate in recycling, reducing, and reusing as a commitment to the community and the planet.

The Council also lauded the award-winning Trash Bash & Recycling Rally that has developed into one of the state's most recognized examples of a community partnership effort in eradicating litter and overcrowded landfills. The next Trash Bash & Recycling Rally will be held on Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. To learn how to become involved, and for volunteer information, go to Trash Bash & Recycling Rally.

The Council discussed an upcoming micro-survey to gauge public opinions about a potential eighth proposition under consideration for the April 2026 ballot. The potential 8^th proposition explores the idea of including approximately $52 million dollars of improvements to Broken Arrow sports facilities where youth and adult organizations participate in athletic programs like soccer, fast-pitch softball, baseball, football, and lacrosse. It would also include general infrastructure improvements to the internal roadway, parking lots, and lighting at Indian Springs Sports Complex. The potential 8^th proposition would ask voters to approve or deny a temporary, five-year sales tax increase of half of one cent to be dedicated to these athletic facility improvements. If the proposition moves forward to appear on the ballot, and approved by voters, the temporary sales tax increase would sunset after five (5) years. You can watch that presentation here.

City Manager Michael Spurgeon provided the Council and the community with an update on the 2026 General Obligation Bond process. In his update, Spurgeon said there is one more opportunity to attend a very informative 2026 General Obligation Public Forum.

• Thursday, Sept. 25 at South Broken Arrow Baptist Church, 7815 S. Elm Pl., beginning at 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The forums are a come and go format and the two previous forums on Aug. 28 and Sept. 3 were very well attended. The City Manager encouraged residents to come out and get engaged in the process.

The City Council also authorized Resolution 1703 which provides the Broken Arrow Municipal Authority with an opportunity to refinance a 2015 FAP loan that will save the city $130,000 (net present value) and shorten the length of the loan by a year.

The Council approved the termination of two construction contracts with Ellis Concrete Construction, LLC. for work in the Meadow Heights and Brentwood subdivisions for Concrete Panel Replacement and Repair projects. The City will continue working with Ellis Concrete Construction to facilitate a satisfactory resolution to the contract issues. Area residents can have confidence that the concrete panel repair and replacement projects will be completed, though at a later date. You can watch the presentation by clicking this link.

At the Municipal Authority Meeting, the Trustees approved a bid contract submitted by Tulsa Winnwater. The contract in the amount of $233,463.84, is for the purchase of the 12" waterline materials needed for the 9^th Street Waterline Project, extending from Waco Street to Florence Avenue.

At the Economic Development Authority meeting, the Trustees approved an Economic Development Agreement between the Authority and the Shops at Tiger Crossing, LLC. The 17.6-acre retail development project will be located on the northeast corner of County Line Road and Albany St., north of Broken Arrow High School. It is expected to generate an approximate $525,000 in annual ad valorem taxes and $2.5 million in annual sales tax revenue. The City and the Authority agreed to provide the developer with a no more than $2 million sales tax rebate over 20 years. The rebate will be split with $0.32 per dollar going to the developer and $0.68 going back to the city. Plus, the Authority will reimburse the developer for 600 linear feet of sidewalk construction along County Line Road. You can watch the presentation before the Authority here.

There were more items considered Tuesday night. For the full agendas of the City Council, Municipal Authority, and the Economic Development Authority meetings click the corresponding preceding hyperlink.

The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m.