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Staff said some TIF arrangements with a city provide for reimbursements to the county on certain projects. The committee was told TIF 2 has approximately $200,000 remaining in anticipated reimbursement, while TIF 2a has roughly $3,000,000 expected but that reimbursements on that project arrive slowly because they depend on project development and subsequent reimbursement timing.

On capital projects, staff explained there is a list of ongoing, anticipated and archived projects; some projects are actively pursued as funds become available while others are identified but lack foreseeable funding.

Commissioners also discussed a company request to buy the county’s mineral rights. Staff said a sale could not be made directly to the company and would require a public bidding process. The county currently receives oil-related income from its minerals — staff cited roughly $4,050,000 per year in oil interests — and noted a similar proposal was rejected about 15 years earlier. Commissioners generally advised no immediate action and preferred to gather commissioner-level comments before pursuing any sale process.

A motion to receive the staff report and the accompanying document was made and passed by voice vote; no motion to initiate sale of mineral rights was approved at the meeting.

Committee members asked staff to return with more information if commissioners wish to pursue a sale, including a recommended minimum bid and an inventory of other subsurface minerals and their values.

No formal decisions to advertise or sell mineral rights were made at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Infrastructure & PBA Advisory Regular Meetings 04/14/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Oklahoma County staff briefed commissioners on tax-increment financing reimbursements, capital project lists and a company request to buy county mineral rights; commissioners received the report and did not move to sell mineral rights.","taxTitle","Oklahoma County, Oklahoma","taxId",2676,"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},6074349,"Owner's representative reports progress, flags asbestos and unsuitable soils on ARPA projects",582,650000,1232000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2984917-aa0908ef23929e79539d89c632dc8424&start=650&end=1232","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2984917-aa0908ef23929e79539d89c632dc8424/thumbnail_650000.jpg","/articles/6074349/Oklahoma-County/Oklahoma/Owners-representative-reports-progress-flags-asbestos-and-unsuitable-soils-on-ARPA-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074349-01e0f957f0b056ea6a98379efc72eddf/orig.mp4?Expires=1773300808&Signature=mZXMS~noaO54YfCUiVT0OInXcz2Qll~a3KiasDfb6dYmvupQB2eKo~D62Fvppxqp7ze2i3nMwq~z~jYATmSzNjZS6eYDFUsRLIMq-vvLDe76f~ygobxGTEDx96vrgEpOMKnvPvs37okc8zseScx1YMdhdAPh0EayZY25P5mEQ4LCrW-UaAmOqH046kvmPiQSS4Faw7o58NruQMEPl0RR-UC3~SpmIiSQbsRbJneMZBjtQpK~Oj2rGVnV-WRjiTcbnus4d-~54Ew1I2Xoxeo5VRcbeN1ihSC987LNbL5b4TWYlqEfyNZjAa-xTnk0uJk~lwuCWq-p-~hOoC0RR~jfAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An owner’s representative and county staff updated the Oklahoma County Public Improvements and Infrastructure Committee and the Public Building Advisory Committee on the status of several ARPA-funded capital projects, reporting ordered elevators, asbestos findings at an ICB remodel, lobby abatement at the annex, ongoing jail HVAC work, and soil issues at the county’s behavioral health services site.

The committees were told elevator submittals for the annex, Metro and the ICB remodel have been approved and the elevators ordered. Two remaining elevators — the juvenile justice center unit and one courthouse elevator — were described as close to finalization. The expedited installation schedule targets completion of some elevator work by November 2026, while other work is on a February 2026 schedule, depending on the project.

On the ICB remodel, staff reported positive asbestos tests in basement floors and window caulking; demolition and basement investigation work were continuing, with a contractor schedule showing completion of that basement investigation by April 22. At the annex front entrance, abatement phases one through five were complete, exterior ramp and stairs were poured and awaiting handrails, and county staff said they believe they have a path to remove asbestos found in a layer of sheetrock on the existing wall to reopen the lobby area.

Staff told the committees they had not applied for Brownfields program assistance for the annex abatement and that some members were surprised to learn Brownfields funds might be available for asbestos work; staff said they would follow up on potential assistance from the City of Oklahoma City or Brownfields sources.

At the county’s behavioral health services facility, contractors had mobilized trailers, power, plumbing and Wi-Fi and begun dirt work. Engineers identified areas of unsuitable soil and poor compaction — staff estimated an affected area roughly 50 by 50 yards — and said the conditions could reflect a high groundwater table or a historical salt pond. Potential remediation options under study included undercutting and importing material, adding gravel, or using geogrid solutions.

Work at the Bayview health facility and jail HVAC projects was described as progressing: engineers provided a report on coil freeze risks during life-safety alarm events and staff said they were coordinating parties to review recommendations and next steps. United Mechanical was identified in the transcript as having provided a report.

A motion to receive the owner’s representative report was made and passed by voice vote.

The updates included schedules, pending contractor and engineering reviews, and several items staff flagged as unforeseen conditions that will affect scheduling and budgets. Staff said they would return with more detailed electrical and engineering information as designs are finalized.","An owner's representative updated Oklahoma County committees on ARPA-funded capital work including elevator orders, asbestos findings in an ICB remodel, annex lobby abatement, Bayview facility HVAC work and unsuitable soils at a behavioral health services site.",{"_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},6074353,"Oklahoma County approves $5,000 to start redesign of Ninth Floor courthouse HVAC",390,255000,645000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2984917-aa0908ef23929e79539d89c632dc8424&start=255&end=645","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2984917-aa0908ef23929e79539d89c632dc8424/thumbnail_255000.jpg","/articles/6074353/Oklahoma-County/Oklahoma/Oklahoma-County-approves-5000-to-start-redesign-of-Ninth-Floor-courthouse-HVAC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074353-0d727a18d83b5e44ee12056808d27416/orig.mp4?Expires=1773300808&Signature=ZzZolL91mfVkET3QXHaq-FP~EWQxlXIzzP86tvuBNGU6lRiPjkpYuvazscw8ohWA8J3tmVxq82lobIm4OYV6g9fEi-Wsc7T5L3cWBA6QrUZ6kE6h~XWkMFuqTLs8HGCp~UyNw~55AoUICSVs-57m7PXlAfa5pJ7AlBSBuLbr4Cuci-h8KjylLUSgy-HWJ5AZct5qapUPsv0s8Yz6dWlPcIVKPPPs0-IatmXxq3dvfnfrhPMmSkhYvLwqlVW1NEsaFJbZ1ALwwvRH9sYnXEx5s1FHWWxyzsv5j~Jph3jlSKk6gIIg~fiNuolNnGpWswF9Dd~8osgi2ETrb-2PbQzkMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Oklahoma County’s Public Improvements and Infrastructure Committee approved $5,000 from the commissioners’ capital fund Thursday to begin design and technical review for a replacement of the Ninth Floor courthouse HVAC system.

The $5,000 expenditure, approved by voice vote after a motion and second, will pay for an initial technical consultant to evaluate whether the Ninth Floor should be tied into existing chilled water and steam systems or outfitted with split systems, and to produce preliminary design guidance.

The county’s discussion noted the Ninth Floor was rebuilt years ago for District 2 offices and the witness center and that the air-conditioning systems installed then have repeatedly required portable HVAC units to control temperatures. A staff speaker described the recommended approach as “a beginning down that road” to determine long-term costs and timeline. The committee was warned multiple times that full replacement and installation costs could be “several hundred thousand dollars,” and that earlier bond documents included funds for this work in prior project scopes.

Commissioner (speaker 2) made the motion to allocate $5,000 from the commissioners’ capital funds to start design, and Chair (speaker 1) seconded. The motion passed by voice vote; no members recorded a dissent.

Committee members and staff said the $5,000 is expected to be an initial study only and that additional design and construction funding will be returned to the committee for approval after consultants give a recommended path forward. Staff said the county may pursue either connecting to the building’s chilled-water/steam infrastructure or installing mini-split systems with condensing units on the Tenth Floor, and that further procurement and bidding will be required before construction can proceed.

The committee asked staff to obtain multiple contractor perspectives and to return with professional cost estimates and a projected timeline for installation once the initial consultant’s findings are complete.

The committee also noted that past projects have tended to run above early estimates; members said the county should expect updated estimates to inform any future appropriation.

Votes at a glance

- Motion to approve minutes of the March 24 meeting (initial meeting): passed by voice vote. (See transcript segment: approval at start of meeting.)
- Motion to allocate $5,000 from commissioners’ capital funds for Ninth Floor HVAC technical services: moved by Commissioner (speaker 2); seconded by Chair (speaker 1); passed by voice vote (all present voted yes).
- Motion to receive the owner’s representative report on ARPA projects: passed by voice vote.

No formal procurement contract was awarded at the meeting; this $5,000 allocation is for initial technical/design services only.","The Oklahoma County Public Improvements and Infrastructure Committee approved a $5,000 expenditure from commissioners' capital funds to hire a technical consultant to scope options for replacing the Ninth Floor courthouse HVAC system.","actionData","errors"]

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