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City Manager Nate described the purchase as an opportunity: the seller had a low‑hour, stored‑indoors unit and suggested Perry’s council would likely approve about $112,000 for the machine—roughly $38,000 below comparable market prices. “The thought process there was, hey, let's buy this now because deals like this don't come up very often… it's relatively new. It's been stored indoors,” Nate said.

Nut graf: Several councilors supported securing the deal to save immediate acquisition cost and to gain local capacity for grading alleys and streets. Others urged caution, saying committing FY2026 capital funds now could preclude other priorities — including a possible lay‑down machine — or leave the city exposed to maintenance risks on an older machine.

Council members asked where the money would come from and whether the city had authority to allocate FY2026 capital funds before next year’s formal budget. Staff replied the purchase is being treated as a forward commitment against anticipated FY2026 capital allocations (the FY2026 capital bucket was cited as roughly $800,000), and would be subject to a future budget amendment to reflect any cash outlays this fiscal year.

Opponents cautioned about mechanical risk for an eight‑year‑old, low‑hour grader sitting idle for long periods: “If hydraulic seals haven't been used in a long time, they'll be dry… and then you'll be working on it,” one councilor said, urging the city consider alternative purchases or renting for another year. Supporters countered that relying on county loaners could wear out county goodwill and that municipal ownership would provide scheduling certainty for local projects.

The council moved to approve consent agenda item C with corrected wording on competitive‑bidding policy and directed staff that a budget amendment would be required when funding is spent. Roll‑call voting recorded a majority in favor with one dissent: Councilmember Williams voted no; other recorded votes were yes.

Ending: Staff said the purchase will proceed and that council will see the necessary budget amendment when the cash flow timing is finalized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - March 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved buying a used grader advertised by O'Keeffe for about $112,000, drawing debate over whether FY2026 capital funds should be committed now or reserved for other street equipment. Staff said the purchase would be funded from anticipated FY2026 capital allocations and that a budget amendment will be required.","taxTitle","Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma","taxId",73718,"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},6300780,"Perry council approves pursuit of OSRF grant for ambulance equipment with 10% local match",160,372000,532000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2492018-ea24af88f49640d81d9cac5c98366c16&start=372&end=532","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2492018-ea24af88f49640d81d9cac5c98366c16/thumbnail_372000.jpg","/articles/6300780/Perry/Noble-County/Oklahoma/Perry-council-approves-pursuit-of-OSRF-grant-for-ambulance-equipment-with-10-local-match","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300780-2030d7184fc76f46476d3140f973a2f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775095913&Signature=GCOfHnNyYWrcLaNBi3~-RWk4YnQRYam5SWZE1J5ANolIEqdV-7n8Fwi7M5AXUx2KfTrwvBsVfgQ9d5dqxy-Wodnge8ZOnH~VBpoJPAFe-RnUrh-6zUivggl2HogTZwwSl1rJYjG8Y90Wnk6y6dyFnMFToFIJP7Cfq3FY8RzOglCB600ALEvFoqJqRnJqgKfGMo1YBSF~mB1GZ15FMmmrubVmMhnTD0vSIGwb08BAkbGPTcXMd1tHsPmWcVhe48ivv~lU~UlhKkOzy9HCzReNwESgYuLm0e-VyqhAjkrFYQ8-zHqnX5uDNdm03MfD0Da57UGPLCeyqBShyswh9C-Qdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Perry voted to authorize staff to pursue an Oklahoma State Emergency Response Fund (OSRF/OSERF) grant to buy ambulance equipment including a replacement ZOLL monitor, a second ventilator, IV pumps and three scopes.

City Manager Nate explained the application and funding plan during the consent‑agenda discussion. “This is for a OSIR grant that we're applying for. We're not gonna find out if we get it until several months out… I did a 10% match baked into FY 26's capital projects,” Nate said, explaining the city has included the potential matching funds in next year’s capital budget so the city can demonstrate the required match when it submits the application.

Nut graf: Councilors raised questions about which items were included and whether the city already owned any of them. Staff said the existing ambulance monitor is 15 years old and no longer serviceable, the department has only one ventilator and would need two for transfers, the city currently borrows IV pumps from hospitals for transfers, and the intubation scopes are aging and require replacement.

Council members also sought assurance about what would happen if the application fails. Nate said the set‑aside was contingent on the grant award: “Yep. Exactly. We'll take that money and use it towards other capital projects,” he said, adding that if the city does not receive the OSRF funds, the earmarked FY2026 capital funds would be reallocated.

The council approved the consent agenda motion to apply and to provide the 10% match if the grant is awarded. Staff noted the city must show the match when applying and will not commit cash unless the grant is awarded.

Ending: Staff will submit the OSRF application and return with award details and any required budget amendments if the grant is successful.","Council approved moving forward on an Oklahoma Statewide EMS/OSRF grant application to purchase replacement ZOLL monitor, ventilator, IV pumps and scopes for the ambulance; staff said a 10% local match was included in the FY2026 capital projects budget and the city will only expend match funds if the grant is awarded.",{"_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},6300784,"Perry council discusses $1.25M sludge‑box project, to seek $600,000 CDBG grant and match",475,2995000,3470000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2492018-ea24af88f49640d81d9cac5c98366c16&start=2995&end=3470","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2492018-ea24af88f49640d81d9cac5c98366c16/thumbnail_2995000.jpg","/articles/6300784/Perry/Noble-County/Oklahoma/Perry-council-discusses-125M-sludgebox-project-to-seek-600000-CDBG-grant-and-match","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300784-ca7a38e7b0618556eb97db6370bd93bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775095913&Signature=Qd2FoW9DD3k9CDlpa91BygMTon35~TbrMy1FUJ6RfeBEsvEYhCfv1BW0Q6EAWkuLPWGxCYWyNQKJ~~pnL8WLWQnoJQO-8kdGIDi4jqN0Zs-5OMnh~kYgnCODlRXJaWY6ab7lXC5VJ8FO8HnhC86Arf-jc39SAVa2CV04tZ4a8Ay~XU3GH4zdUbQjh6G-Hw7ZBa7QACvWOm0FDvVsUk5g~Pin~nF39VudZ2-6BCol~j6UI~fLFCdxAWqmSYQQthOgvViUCNj~wQNBta0f2t72Q-UtQg4M2vMOym64~3DMbDm8mAT0LpKKIKXoEQa-BBZBJJYoWXgQZ9C06ulcYhh7Kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Perry discussed applying for a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) on Tuesday to pay for the first $600,000 of a $1,250,000 sludge‑box project at the municipal wastewater plant.

City Manager Nate said the plan would replace recurring, expensive dredging with a mechanical solution that dries and removes accumulated solids. “So this is a grant application… the sludge box project, which is a $1,250,000 project. This is our plan to get funding for that project,” Nate said.

The council heard why the city is pursuing a CDBG award this cycle: Perry narrowly missed funding last year by one point and is making a renewed push. Nate said the project would address long‑standing notices of concern and reduce the need for periodic dredging of material that accumulates from Perry Lake.

Nut graf: The council’s discussion centered on how to assemble the other half of the project cost if Perry wins the $600,000 CDBG award. Officials said the city would need a matching $600,000 and outlined financing options that would spread costs over time while also preserving the city’s ability to pursue principal‑forgiveness through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).

Council members and staff discussed two likely paths for the match: (1) take on debt now and apply for DWSRF principal forgiveness programs that can convert part of borrowed amounts into forgiven principal, and (2) combine multiple water projects to qualify for higher forgiveness points. “One of them is to take out debt and then apply for a principal forgiveness opportunity through DWSRF, which we’ve used in the past,” Nate said, describing the approach that could reduce net cost.

City staff explained that principal forgiveness programs award points for communities that are investing in themselves and for larger combined project packages; the city’s current portfolio of planned work (sludge boxes, main line “killouts,” and plant rehabilitation) may help Perry qualify. Staff emphasized there is more planning and a required public hearing ahead: the council must adopt the application resolutions and hold a public hearing before submitting the CDBG request.

The council and staff also reviewed past cost history. Council members recalled previous dredging projects that cost roughly $250,000 several years ago and noted inflation and backlog could raise the cost for repeating dredging today well above that historic price. Staff estimated current dredging would likely be considerably more expensive now and said a mechanical sludge removal system would be a longer‑term, lower‑recurrence solution.

No final vote occurred at the meeting. Nate said staff will bring the full application, required resolutions, and a public‑hearing schedule back to the council for formal action.

Ending: Staff said they will proceed with preparing the CDBG application and supporting documentation and that councilors will see formal resolutions and a hearing notice at a future meeting.","City officials described a plan to install mechanical sludge boxes at the wastewater plant—a $1.25 million project—and said they will apply for $600,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding while planning options for the $600,000 local match, including debt with possible principal forgiveness through DWSRF.","actionData","errors"]

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