Edmond City Council and Public Works Authority Meeting - June 22, 2026

An approximately 2.5-hour joint meeting of the Edmond City Council and Edmond Public Works Authority was held on June 22, 2026, to consider a range of financial, contractual, and policy items, including a major water treatment plant expansion, collective bargaining agreements, and multiple budget amendments. All votes were 4-0 unless otherwise noted.

Consent Calendar

• Appointments and Reappointments: Approved 29 appointments to various boards and commissions (items 3E7 and 3E8 were withdrawn as previously voted).
• Public Works Authority General Consent (Item 7): Approved 15 items en bloc, including a noted final price decrease on a wastewater project.
• City Council General Consent (Item 10): Approved 34 of 38 items; four items (A, F, O, Q) were pulled for individual consideration.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were made during any of the public hearing or discussion items.

Discussion Items

• Item 4B – Budget Amendment for Janitorial Services ($100,000): The amendment transferred appropriations from the facility maintenance budget to cover janitorial contract cost overruns in the new city building. Discussion focused on the timing and lack of earlier notification. The council expressed a desire for earlier and more transparent budget tracking. Passed 4-0.
• Item 4C – Digital Evidence Management System (Two Parts): A request to transfer $100,000 from capital to contract services and approve a contract with NICE Public Safety. Discussion revealed confusion over whether the purchase should be charged to FY26 or FY27. The council voted 4-0 to continue both items to July 27, 2026, to resolve the fiscal year alignment.
• Item 4D – ODOT Grant for Paratransit Service ($50,018): Approved acceptance of federal grant funds for City Link Access Paratransit and a corresponding budget amendment. Both parts passed 4-0.
• Item E1 – Fire Department CBA Budget Amendment ($515,461): Supplemental appropriation from the fire public safety tax fund to cover personnel costs under the new collective bargaining agreement. Council debated timing but approved 4-0.
• Item E2 – Fire Fighters Local 2359 CBA (FY2026-27 through FY2028-29): Approved 4-0.
• Item E3 – Police Department CBA Budget Amendment ($930,627): Supplemental appropriation from the police public safety tax fund. Approved 4-0.
• Item E4 – FOP Local 136 CBA (FY2026-27 through FY2027-28): Approved 4-0.
• Item E5 – Organizational Structure Resolution: Approved adopting updated department structures resulting from the CBAs. Passed 4-0.
• Public Works Authority Item 6A – Water Treatment Plant Expansion (Four Sub-items): The council approved the financing and construction for the final phase of the Arcadia Lake Water Treatment Plant, moving capacity from 12 MGD to 30 MGD. Items included: application to Oklahoma Water Resources Board (6A1), professional services agreements (6A2), budget amendment (6A3), and construction contract with a single bid of $377 million (not-to-exceed $416 million) (6A4). Discussion highlighted the use of OWRB financing with favorable terms, no immediate rate increase plan, and a commitment to separate capital from operating budgets. All four items passed 4-0.
• Item 6B – Electric Equipment Replacements ($89,730 and $310,000): Budget amendments to correct accounting for vehicle and equipment purchases. Passed 4-0.
• Item 6C – Solid Waste Recycling Budget Amendment ($370,000): Supplemental appropriation from reserves to cover recycling contract costs, accelerated by the UCO recycling center. Passed 4-0.
• Item 6D – Solid Waste Landfill Disposal Fees Budget Amendment ($247,000): Supplemental appropriation due to higher-than-anticipated waste volumes and fuel costs. Council discussed forecasting methods. Passed 4-0.
• Item 8B – Sole Provider Equipment Purchases for Water/Wastewater (up to $1 million): Waived competitive bids and approved purchases for FY26-27 equipment with only one manufacturer representative in the state. Two votes passed 4-0.
• Item 10A – Approval of Minutes (June 8, 2026): Corrected a name spelling error. Approved as amended 4-0.
• Item 10F – Invasive Species Program Amendment (Charles D. Lamb Nature Preserve): Amendment to an existing grant to extend the date and increase funding from $5,000 to $10,000. Public concern about chemical use was raised. Council continued the item to July 27, 2026, to allow staff to meet with concerned citizens and present a detailed plan.
• Items 10O and 10Q – Reimbursement to CCMSI for Claims Payments ($1,473,000 and $1,432,000): Items O (FY26) and Q (FY27) were clarified as increased budget authority for workers’ compensation and general liability claims. Both passed 4-0.
• Item 11B – Resolution Ratifying Public Works Authority Debt (Water Plant): Required city council consent as beneficiary of the public trust. Passed 4-0.

Key Outcomes

• Water Treatment Plant Expansion Approved: The council authorized up to $416 million in financing and construction, with the goal of increasing capacity to 30 MGD. The project will be funded through an Oklahoma Water Resources Board loan. Rates will not be adjusted immediately.
• Collective Bargaining Agreements Finalized: Two CBAs for the fire department (3-year) and police department (2-year) were approved, along with corresponding budget amendments totaling $1,446,088.
• Items Continued to July 27, 2026: Digital evidence management system (4C) and invasive species program (10F) were continued for further clarification.
• No Citizen Comments: No members of the public addressed the council during any public hearing or discussion item.
• Next Regular Meeting: Scheduled for July 27, 2026 (no second Monday meeting in July). The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:45 PM.