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The authority approved leasing 1303 South Macquarie to Joshua Hughes for operation of a seasonal fireworks stand at the same rental rate used for a recent property in front of Walmart (the motion passed on roll call). The board recorded the lease amount as consistent with prior years (transcript reference to the same price as a prior lease).

WEDA also authorized advertising for bids to bale hay on EDA-owned property in the industrial park. Staff explained past practice had included private individuals baling or mowing, and the advertised bid approach is intended to return revenue while reducing city equipment and labor costs. The motion to advertise and accept bids passed by roll call.

On program spending, the board reviewed a proposed small-business grant program. Staff recommended three $5,000 grants administered through a nonprofit to reduce perceived conflicts and to ensure due diligence. The discussion explored alternative models (matching grants or façade improvements) and whether grants should require local match; board members argued for nonprofit administration this year to avoid the city directly adjudicating awards. The draft WIDA budget also carries event sponsorship lines (Summerfest, Lions Club barbecue, Fourth of July and Christmas-related items) and reserves for the Junction Development Project; staff noted event funding flows between EDF and WIDA were adjusted this year to cover special events.

The authority also received materials on WIDA reserves, prior donations and the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year. No additional board-level long-term commitments were taken at the meeting beyond the lease and authorization to advertise for hay-baling bids; staff said they would follow up on grant-administration details and recommended nonprofit partners for grant disbursement and criteria.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Special Called Business Meeting (City of Wagoner/WPWA/TCWEDA) May 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Wagoner Economic Development Authority approved leasing 1303 S. Macquarie for a fireworks stand, authorized advertising for hay-baling bids on authority-owned properties, and proposed three $5,000 small-business grants administered through a nonprofit; the body also reviewed WIDA budget items for events and tourism.","taxTitle","Wagoner, Wagoner County, Oklahoma","taxId",70704,"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},6560243,"Wagoner staff outline EMS expansion: plan to add ambulances, convert staff to full time and budget for ambulance barn",652,6431000,7083000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3524241-4097a593ea52ca8aac0d0df79625efa9&start=6431&end=7083","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3524241-4097a593ea52ca8aac0d0df79625efa9/thumbnail_6431000.jpg","/articles/6560243/Wagoner/Wagoner-County/Oklahoma/Wagoner-staff-outline-EMS-expansion-plan-to-add-ambulances-convert-staff-to-full-time-and-budget-for-ambulance-barn","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560243-ecac8e4374a4365f058a25d9267c69d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173084&Signature=E5~-77XKRTHF9cLC6MbFwHd7qgc11t7UemLLn3800G57xFzM1DsGauANz2PtvUMRC3PrVPbb~p0Kma9D7F5TmufIunqJFtedIjEHeceXUYxT37eTEvvJHIRDGRqPER5hKHK2WhbxcVv~B0rN99OrLjQsWkhAcLraVgVjZpQFEuksPemMQD-xbtER6iWueJwjLkpnamgsVKcyV8~TTbAXBsbXel1fSl5vGRGiiVUqQXgYuvX98g2KALrVYoH~D76rktvuYPfdAZRcw6EbqjL4aQXINaAvzIZKN~EbWqE84ImQlFQv-h6pb7TNW6N5FXHDaMboGaqKkAWseLlw~cxp7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council heard a detailed presentation on May 20 about changes proposed to the Wagoner EMS budget that would expand service capacity and add a new station.

Staff told the council they plan to increase ambulance-run revenue in the FY2026 draft by $250,000 and to move the third vehicle from a daytime-only configuration to a 24-hour truck. The packet and discussion described plans to staff additional ambulances: converting several current part-time employees to six additional full-time positions with benefits to support round-the-clock staffing on a third ambulance, and making a fourth ambulance available during weekday hours if demand requires. Staff said those full-time conversions are drawn from existing part-time personnel.

Capital and operating items for EMS in the packet include funds for additional equipment (oxygen tanks, backboards), computers and software for more trucks, and a down payment on a refurbished autoloader and a potential lease option for a sewer camera (discussed for the wastewater department). The draft budget also includes a line for land acquisition and initial costs toward a new ambulance station; staff explained the budgeted amount is intended to cover land and some initial construction costs, while the remaining build costs would require a loan (staff estimated a 10–15 year loan with annual payments in the rough range of $90,000–$150,000, depending on final construction costs and debt terms).

Council members asked about where new daytime trucks would be staged (a day truck is already parked across the tracks near the fire department for daytime readiness) and about operational details when trains block routes. Staff explained that deploying vehicles closer to historically high-call locations improves response times. The mayor and EMS staff also discussed billing and collections: staff said the city's billing contractor pursues extended payment plans and periodic collections; the draft budget assumes increases in billed runs but recognizes bad-debt write-offs will continue and that outreach to rural water customers and adjacent jurisdictions can improve subscription coverage.

No final vote was taken on the EMS capital or station loan at this meeting; these remain budget items pending final numbers, public hearing and any required procurement or debt authorization in a future proceeding.","City and EMS leaders presented a plan to increase ambulance service capacity by adding shifts, converting part-time staff to six full-time positions, increasing billed ambulance-run revenue estimates by $250,000, and budgeting funds for land and initial costs for a new ambulance station (barn).",{"_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},6560246,"Council approves pay applications for Lincoln and Dunbar pavilions and accepts project complete",111,769000,880000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3524241-4097a593ea52ca8aac0d0df79625efa9&start=769&end=880","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3524241-4097a593ea52ca8aac0d0df79625efa9/thumbnail_769000.jpg","/articles/6560246/Wagoner/Wagoner-County/Oklahoma/Council-approves-pay-applications-for-Lincoln-and-Dunbar-pavilions-and-accepts-project-complete","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560246-2c1aa70894db7020ee0abc3f7f0f4d96/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173084&Signature=KV5yJTd9EHpcZca1wSPcp0hkfJtP~7lox~H0ma7HLuTzhT1ISHvo1HF70aGTvjf~w40ZnJIhmG9dh-kvxYB6HVOFuqLgw1s3OXjkfNwuLKx2S--xTQpEQOy4EwXgVd0hwWLn4GrBN3aMavm68tx4~jGiwdbxdT-zBWlPAFiB6GgAEOs~Zrzu0d~8ftSmugtmGIvU8cUMC9FhklqAFjT06g8yvLoNh~giaG6vtl6KKflDZDArl8DPRl7UYWJeDTqj1qIQusG99HDCa~d22XATZ-8beLl65uJ~P7So2XvNkXDAHluRsUQmHhArVo53oI9bI7cqFxYF1XI90QVOVvMG4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Wagoner council voted on May 20 to approve contractor pay application No. 2 for $32,578.25 and pay application No. 3 for $6,967.30 submitted by Tekton Builders LLC for the Lincoln and Dunbar parks pavilion project and to accept the project as complete, following a recommendation from Infrastructure Solutions Group LLC.

Council moved and seconded the motion; the roll-call vote recorded all members present voting yes (see vote record). During discussion staff offered no further amendments and said the project is complete and that related capital lines in the parks budget were zeroed out because purchases were already made.

Council also approved a separate progress invoice (WAG24-01-02) for $1,000 from Infrastructure Solutions Group LLC for professional services tied to the same pavilion project.

Voting record shown in the meeting transcript lists each councilmember by name; the motion carried on unanimous consent of those present.","Council voted unanimously to approve contractor pay applications tied to recently completed pavilions at Lincoln and Dunbar parks and to accept the project as complete; a separate progress invoice from Infrastructure Solutions Group LLC was also approved.",{"_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},6560248,"Wagoner council reviews FY2026 draft budget, highlights flood response equipment, parks projects and staffing changes",562,918000,1480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3524241-4097a593ea52ca8aac0d0df79625efa9&start=918&end=1480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3524241-4097a593ea52ca8aac0d0df79625efa9/thumbnail_918000.jpg","/articles/6560248/Wagoner/Wagoner-County/Oklahoma/Wagoner-council-reviews-FY2026-draft-budget-highlights-flood-response-equipment-parks-projects-and-staffing-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560248-ed6ae9b0b86b2ebe5af50cad480ec38f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173084&Signature=hwjJMskWzGHun8ZGPOyOg6cosvuOr8nPhBpTZA8dfnziKw0FqCZKnxAGSGz4fwnsns53UuBBvufJZpJQmwxw1aaOwEsEqkBjWD4SDz4ga5RTT901IIs6u1kF97lwfKdqsEd0E7M1wfP3519-P72YyWroHASXz9QSdYv5Tz5a~TsX-uh9sCFdrlSVWnRSXY4JADc-hfZPfZI-fd7mWzZEFo3gBr1VrLasJOb28vLzQJJYJ~jeWtA57FLhW32b6RZPXx1GYojB7j5rqeJRrqPEF-~XMdB1b6mWeZmQ862-GRnTfnbF4xA9sJzlRT8yEbjhc5F2thyWOtvBCM7NddYlOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Wagoner staff presented a draft FY2026 budget on May 20, outlining revenue estimates and department requests and flagging several items for council attention and future votes.

The draft includes targeted spending on flood-response equipment after recent flooding on the city’s northeast side. Staff said a PTO-driven pump option priced between $12,000 and $15,000, plus 50-foot hose sections costing about $4,000–$5,000 each, was added to the budget; staff also reported an ongoing discussion with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a vendor (LakeMaster) about a permanent hard-pipe solution to reduce future reliance on temporary hoses. Staff noted the city already owns an expensive 6-inch pump that cost roughly $80,000, while PTO-driven pumps offer a lower-cost alternative for some responses.

Parks and recreation items were also prominent. Council packet items showed Tekton Builders LLC work on pavilions at Lincoln and Dunbar parks is complete; associated payments and a small progress invoice from Infrastructure Solutions Group LLC were addressed in separate agenda action. The budget carries funding for Lincoln Park signage, masonry and irrigation and for a planned Lincoln Park parking lot intended to add roughly 70 spaces near the pavilion and an ADA-accessible sidewalk to a new swing. The draft zeroes out capital lines for projects completed this year and carries over funds where purchases were made but work remains.

Personnel and benefit changes appear across departments. The budget proposal reflects a 3% cost-of-living increase for salaries and includes line-item adjustments for payroll taxes, retirement and employee insurance. Staff proposed a new uniform policy for emergency services that would change an earlier monthly allowance to a department-managed purchase model, described in the packet as $650 per year for full-time employees and $325 per year for part-time employees (to be paid from departmental funds rather than added to paychecks). Departments also shifted some positions between budgets (for example, Kenneth Peters moved from parks to general government/special projects).

Other capital and operating items highlighted in the packet: a proposed transfer of $82,000 tied to a director position and restructured RETA funds; increased insurance and utilities estimates in multiple departments to reflect inflation; funding for a continuing street rehab program partly matched by a newly awarded EODD grant of approximately $140,000 for asphalt work in the Bollinger Addition; and a proposal to purchase up to a dozen AEDs for City Hall, public works locations and other facilities with an estimated per-unit consumable/pad cost noted in staff discussion.

Staff stressed the document is a working draft: specific procurements, grant awards and a formal public hearing will precede final council approval. The mayor and finance staff asked councilmembers to review highlighted line items and to bring any public questions to City Hall or to staff before the next meeting. A public hearing on the budget will be scheduled as required prior to final adoption.

The packet and council discussion cross-referenced GRDA and other grant sources, which staff said will influence final capital decisions and fund balances.","City staff presented a draft fiscal year 2026 budget that increases spending for flood-response equipment, park projects (including Lincoln Park parking and completed pavilions), uniform allowances and personnel shifts; a public hearing will be held before final adoption.","actionData","errors"]

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