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An authority representative explained the structure: the loan is for 36 months, interest accrues after draws, and Sooner Town Center 2 will be expected to obtain conventional financing at the end of the note so the authority is repaid in full. The presenter said the authority expects to earn approximately $500,000–$750,000 in interest income over the lifetime of the loan.

“Basically, this would be a 3 year loan at $5,800,000 we would earn 4.5 percent interest on that loan,” the authority representative said during the discussion. The loan proceeds are to finance improvements to the former Dick’s Sporting Goods space and will be administered by the hospital authority’s general manager; construction invoices will be submitted to the authority for drawdown.

One trustee expressed concern that the agreement did not include explicit timing benchmarks for construction draws and tenant occupancy; the presenter responded that construction is expected to move rapidly and the authority believed the structure was appropriate. A motion to approve the loan terms was made and seconded; the motion carried by voice vote.

The authority delegated to the general manager the ability to execute necessary documents to implement the loan. No borrower financial statements or borrower loan covenants were read into the record during the meeting materials presented, and the authority did not announce the tenant’s name at the time of the vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","January 28, 2025 - City of Midwest City, OK - City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority approved a three‑year, $5.8 million construction loan to Sooner Town Center 2 at 4.5% interest. The loan will be disbursed by drawdown as construction invoices arrive and is expected to be repaid when the project secures permanent financing.","taxTitle","Midwest City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma","taxId",4110,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6684074,"Council approves $417,244 work order with Garver for wastewater treatment plant master planning",436,1249480,1686430,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2172372-98a178be45d3ab8589ce242b7f4e2977&start=1249&end=1686","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2172372-98a178be45d3ab8589ce242b7f4e2977/thumbnail_1249480.jpg","/articles/6684074/Midwest-City/Oklahoma-County/Oklahoma/Council-approves-417244-work-order-with-Garver-for-wastewater-treatment-plant-master-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6684074-3e41436a33a985f78647589fefb1a59d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213550&Signature=KqoAIOh7A7O2ZKfgzMl~hpN4wWJPfcAtrpBI2a-hKQcczAsNzabO3N2qnqOd2X473DqRxgPKPEiJrUcKZd0ljpJTH0bDkm0oak0-fotPfIW~j~OVw1uCYxZpOE-Lxoc6Wh3GT5etbF8HySIJNv1yJvVzEJIt~JjHst1TQbCIMhmfcbetgJF1a5toy8XIDQujRC6Tynk7wITsnpFjwQlRzBPStYCshoqpULhjaAxIjTJdz5fiagkCGdpsGVjTqbklPdInXY5JMrgvBrQPFpG6Yy5cpBETZPQBM43EYvpSBbEnCHG3LEYKD21LAtVIxkwK-7-6X8FuFhKjPCV-jYji-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council approved a work order with Garver (listed in the agenda as Garber/Garver LLC) valued at $417,244 to provide engineering services for a water resources recovery facility (WERF) master‑planning project.

City staff described the work order as part of a larger wastewater master plan to size the treatment plant for the next 20 years, evaluate liquid and solids capacity and review treatment media related to microplastics. Carrie, a city staff member leading the microplastics grant effort, told the council about funding: “about 60% of that is covered by the... 100% forgiveness loan. And then the rest is made up with wastewater funds.” Staff said the pilot study of alternative media is nearing completion and will be available for engineering analysis.

“Obviously, this is just one part of a much bigger plan for us to help address issues related to wastewater in our system, but this is the heart of it. This is our treatment facility,” said a Public Works representative presenting the item, describing the master‑planning scope.

A representative from Garver, Bryce Callies, was present and identified himself as a Midwest City resident and the firm contact for questions during the presentation. Council members thanked staff for pursuing grant funds and for advancing proactive planning.

A motion to approve the work order was made and seconded; the motion passed by voice vote. Staff stated the total work order cost is $417,244 and that approximately 60% of that amount will be paid with a microplastics loan that is 100% principal forgiveness, with the remaining 40% to be paid from wastewater funds. Staff also said the pilot media study will wrap up near the end of March and Garver will analyze that data as part of the master‑planning work.

No additional policy changes were adopted at the meeting beyond authorization to execute the work order.","Midwest City approved a work order with Garver (Garver Engineering) for engineering services to update the water resources recovery facility master plan; about 60% of the work order is expected to be covered by a microplastics forgiveness loan, with the remainder from wastewater funds.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6684078,"Midwest City resident urges traffic circles and emphasizes limits of code enforcement",142,801250,943880,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2172372-98a178be45d3ab8589ce242b7f4e2977&start=801&end=943","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2172372-98a178be45d3ab8589ce242b7f4e2977/thumbnail_801250.jpg","/articles/6684078/Midwest-City/Oklahoma-County/Oklahoma/Midwest-City-resident-urges-traffic-circles-and-emphasizes-limits-of-code-enforcement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6684078-c42fdfbe9bf1e38c5dc53c6295d46d0a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213550&Signature=BEKNEh6PYVIQh9X35qfWdwf2QS7bpRPY4jkJkKEMmXZcx9IUG1M0v5AEp7nIv~9I~0o6RMco2TWeyApjxzQe-ljoAf99wRrmQAeVKOSldyOQaJ6MfZOonH~QHjUxSUVN02CZUFT7vJ3KcJt7uO4laohWMUQujmw-pOdOxRwIV-jqBrBRBFBiWZ2XXR1tpYixSfRi-OGVYWBNjfII2zMGlRrFA0fNdppKFZsRrSsNRSYqvRUMGjweazq-Erip8tSZ6cGTJpTiJy14jXOAq4kXTey1gCNZXhlgQzqaNjjFqQ5a3T9TUCh3qK9j70HYefn6lPqqqtT3GNzWN0g0gzLEpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Glenn Goldschlager told the council traffic circles are significantly cheaper than controlled intersections and argued they are safer because they reduce T‑bone collisions. He also urged clearer public education on the role of code enforcement.

“Traffic circles are incredibly less expensive than a controlled intersection,” Goldschlager said, and added that traffic circles are “over 85% safer because you do not get T‑boned.” He cautioned against assuming money for traffic improvements can simply be diverted from police funding and noted the ongoing expense of maintaining a well‑equipped police force.

On code enforcement, Goldschlager stressed there is a distinction between police officers and code officers: “Code enforcement are not police officers. You call a police officer out, you get an instant result. ... Your neighbor's lawn's too long. He does not instantly go out and have it mowed. He has to go out and serve notice.”

Goldschlager framed code enforcement as an educational process rather than immediate law enforcement, and asked the council to consider better public communication about those limits. His comments were part of the public discussion period and no council action on traffic circles or code enforcement policy was recorded during this meeting.","A resident told the council traffic circles are cheaper and safer than controlled intersections and clarified that code enforcement actions are not the same as police enforcement.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6684082,"Midwest City residents urge more frequent bus service, route changes for routes 15 and 19",1130,38880,1169440,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2172372-98a178be45d3ab8589ce242b7f4e2977&start=38&end=1169","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2172372-98a178be45d3ab8589ce242b7f4e2977/thumbnail_38880.jpg","/articles/6684082/Midwest-City/Oklahoma-County/Oklahoma/Midwest-City-residents-urge-more-frequent-bus-service-route-changes-for-routes-15-and-19","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6684082-9387d55d538951038f7d867d664eaa7c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213550&Signature=gKYlgl-lWyjZ4y6qH6q2258hFRF5mQYm0LevoI0LKPHCTcTyTmqSTz8vmmBT2ZM3zL7M-l5Qq3zv2hEm92U7ex1XLVnQPFjvBaY7RUt1jGvRkpj6u6pm1POTE4Au2KDwOD01hO34hwG6iiYm~HuRMFDS-B6Xg6V0kwuqYDs-243kULKW9u3~YFNNclDTU2z-0KtUunQ3CuJ~WWAjEHAFOsQHJrhVbCqhlalloXVElqs1Q2L3o-XDbsDItqRuWPDE~C2m8vnfoMqX9~HRgCbiQogW3veb2D7LDXnwt~Vvo5Pj4Qm1ZyMtoVg-QWhkSgvOP4ij1roIiENwuOexHJpdKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","William Ginn and other Midwest City residents urged the City Council to change bus routing and increase weekday service frequency, saying current schedules and circuitous routing limit access to jobs, college and medical appointments.

Speakers at the public discussion pointed to Route 15’s long gaps and the possibility of folding Route 19 into a reworked alignment so riders could disembark closer to home. Several speakers asked the city to form a work group with stakeholders including the Oklahoma Alliance for Public Transportation, Rose State College, Del City representatives, health providers and Firelink.

“My name is William Ginn, and I reside at 601 Eddie Drive in Midwest City,” said William Ginn, describing trips he makes by bus and saying he sometimes walks a half mile from the nearest stop because the route is circuitous. Ginn asked the council to consider route changes and more frequent weekday service to reduce walking distances for riders.

Tegan Malone, who identified herself as a longtime volunteer with local active-transportation efforts and as president of the Oklahoma Earth Bike Fellowship, said, “taking a look at the frequency of our bus routes is going to be essential coming up in the next few years.” Malone noted local income declines, cited students and workers who lack vehicle access, and urged the city to consider transit changes that could reduce expensive emergency responses when residents call 911 for rides.

Walter Jacks described two non‑rush-hour round trips he rode on Route 15 and reported roughly “85 unique human beings” on those runs; he said that represented “over 500 Midwest city residents that get impacted every day.” Jacks recommended shifting some mileage off I‑40 and routing service along Sooner Road and Reno to serve more residential areas and job centers, and suggested cost-sharing with Del City or rejoining regional service providers for mutual benefit.

Hiawatha Bolden, speaking for the Alliance for Public Transportation, said public transit can expand access to employers and education, and argued that riders will use service if reliable stops and schedules exist. An unnamed resident pointed council members to the Oklahoma City “Moves” planning documents as additional data the council could consult.

Speakers requested the council direct staff to review route frequency and stop locations, to evaluate options for consolidating Routes 15 and 19 where appropriate, and to form a stakeholder work group that includes the organizations they named. Several asked the city to explore partnerships that could provide park‑and‑ride locations and funding partners.

The public comments closed before the council moved on to other agenda items; no formal council action on transit routing or frequency was recorded in the meeting minutes for this session.

The discussion underscored resident reliance on fixed-route service for commuting, training and medical trips, and asked the council to weigh transit changes alongside planned regional adjustments.","Residents at the Midwest City Council public discussion urged more frequent weekday service and route changes to make transit more useful for jobs, college and medical trips. Speakers asked city staff to convene a work group including regional partners and service providers.","actionData","errors"]

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Hospital authority approves $5.8 million construction loan for Sooner Town Center 2

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Midwest City resident urges traffic circles and emphasizes limits of code enforcement

Midwest City residents urge more frequent bus service, route changes for routes 15 and 19