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Presenters framed the request as a continuation of earlier opioid work with Tulsa Public Schools and other community partners. The housing component would fund rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing and related wraparound services for people who are experiencing homelessness and have substance‑use or mental‑health issues. Staff said roughly 20–22% of the city’s homeless population has an opioid or co‑occurring mental‑health condition and that the grant, if awarded, would follow clients into housing and provide supportive services.

Committee members pressed staff on scale and timing. Presenters said the grant period is three years and that the program could serve roughly 200–400 individuals over that window, depending heavily on whether recipients can pair grant dollars with existing housing vouchers; presenters said the program assumes vouchers will be available but also budgets to fill gaps when vouchers are not sustained. The application deadline cited in the discussion was June 13.

Other items in the proposal: the request would continue prevention and school‑based work carried out with Tulsa Public Schools and sustain the fire department’s opioid response team, including peer recovery specialists and a paramedic. Staff also noted the city is accepting private matching donations and that some philanthropic support has been sought as part of the overall plan.

Formal action: the committee discussed the resolution to authorize submission of the joint application; no final award was recorded in the meeting transcript (award decisions are made by the state grantor).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tulsa - Council Urban & Economic Development Committee - Jun 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff told the Urban Economic Development Committee on June 4 they will submit a joint application with Tulsa Public Schools for a $5 million Oklahoma opioid grant, proposing $4.3 million for housing‑first recovery supports and about $700,000 for prevention and continued response teams.","taxTitle","Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma","taxId",2682,"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},6543236,"Committee reviews rezoning request for Yale/Winston site to allow 36 apartments",155,170000,325000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3660417-37877aac93582e8468def28996c91579&start=170&end=325","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3660417-37877aac93582e8468def28996c91579/thumbnail_170000.jpg","/articles/6543236/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Committee-reviews-rezoning-request-for-YaleWinston-site-to-allow-36-apartments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543236-ffd11f0e81b8d8af4e5a645ef881259b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177647&Signature=jaoBoxwl0fgHEbZvQQvjqR5kJ-ybpt-A4xdQrpWxiVPF9Om8c8Xt-ZKaRuDyKXWsAiEKu~gTbp4jaQNuDLcNqvBoNCNzd2tybS1PGFNKndQ3GbgZpCzuw7UIm564Aw-a6QioUw6BlKb0Odflli7SNLarEWB2N1D-rsxg6X83ZF26CXufU5pBoAVUmY4OvPGynCxynlYD8VIanJf~b-fTWwMI~yWC0HC9MFXUyuATVo4MEn-e3DOaWztTSUvUehw3loMg-aU2AQjZNuPcVnpcZaPNgBmiCYgzaiIljLYYorDKX~r~auPzg1DCIILiUfqk9ZMimhSigGCvhOvUX2wnww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Urban Economic Development Committee on June 4 discussed rezoning application Z7810, which would change nearly 3 acres at 30 First Street South and South Winston Avenue from CS and RS‑3 to RM‑3 to allow an apartment development the planning office described as about 36 units.

Susan Miller of the Planning Office briefed the committee, saying, “the request here is to rezone the entirety, which is almost 3 acres, to RM‑3 for apartments.” She said the site currently contains a mix of small commercial lots and several single‑family houses that would be removed under the concept plan. Miller told the committee the concept plan is preliminary and could change with permitting but that the land‑use designation is consistent with the city’s plan.

The Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission recommended approval 9–0 at its hearing, Miller said, and the applicant and neighbors met before the commission. Councilor Busch said the same developer has rehabilitated nearby apartment properties and that past investments had reduced nuisance activity on nearby blocks. Busch noted the project’s proximity to the VA and said developers expect to market to “mid‑level young professionals” with easy access to work and shopping.

Councilor Doctor Ray and others raised affordability and voucher issues during the discussion. Doctor Ray said Section 8 housing helps people avoid homelessness and warned of a coming shortfall for voucher holders; he urged leaders to “educate” the public and avoid conflating vouchers with substandard housing. Miller and other speakers emphasized the application was a zoning request; specific rental programs or tenant mix were not mandated by the rezoning discussion.

On schedule and next steps: Miller said infrastructure capacity for water and sewer has been discussed with the developer team and that the project’s timing depends on when the applicant submits permits. Committee members estimated permitting and construction steps could take “24 to 36 months” depending on when applications are complete.

Formal action: the Planning Commission recommended approval (TMAPC 9–0). The committee discussed the request but a final council vote on Z7810 was not recorded on the meeting transcript.

Why this matters: the rezoning would change a small commercial/residential corridor into higher‑density residential, adding apartments in Council District 9 and prompting neighborhood concerns about traffic and the interaction between new market‑rate units and subsidized housing programs.

What reporters should watch next: look for the applicant’s formal permit submissions and the City Council hearing schedule; if a formal rezoning ordinance is heard by the council, staff reports and any conditions attached to approval will be public records.","The Urban Economic Development Committee on June 4 discussed rezoning application Z7810 to change nearly 3 acres at 30 First Street South and South Winston Avenue to RM‑3 zoning to permit an apartment development the planning office described as about 36 units.",{"_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},6543220,"Animal services seeks $80,000 for part‑time veterinarian and $140,000 in overtime ahead of new shelter opening",1480,3360000,4840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3660417-37877aac93582e8468def28996c91579&start=3360&end=4840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3660417-37877aac93582e8468def28996c91579/thumbnail_3360000.jpg","/articles/6543220/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Animal-services-seeks-80000-for-parttime-veterinarian-and-140000-in-overtime-ahead-of-new-shelter-opening","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543220-3148f3c350a681f7fd439604896d85a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177647&Signature=I46aMc1yJKjk38ZxLT9zKA1k3osvT5LKJqRR-RirbW2~W8YzI~bGcPajQzg1yqXIUWJT0jww7g0GrSXJH~~fM8ymEzjrbd-qvinfmeaVOLK7XAzxsde7CJaV4L2U0Av3orq5D~vTPZPkh1hZT~fK9pGZBhlF8N6WAgZcxESCDsR8xMg8hwwFC7aBWTEnEK0wSW9BSKNZXroxBlXP6qffyvV760VwdxCsn4njxkVAhe3BEk07XKKxRzV2bf5Fz9JujnWnI8MTpfa9xCUWgkxcto~GgtwGerqGPPB92TuoQUg7L9G5t8V4MZobpiAxq8a9C7hzVRFLuS9R7v06ZOtHhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tulsa Animal Services presented a budget and capital update focused on veterinary services, staff capacity and operations tied to a new shelter under construction.

Department presenters (Sherry and Colton) said the new shelter is on schedule, with tentative construction completion of July 8, 2026, and that the new facility will be roughly 24,000 square feet (the current facility is about 16,000). Staff recommended expanding medical and operations capacity in advance of the move. Key figures cited in the briefing:

• Current authorized staff: 45 team members; recommended staffing for new facility: 62.5 positions (department formula).

• Current veterinary services budget: $30,000 (primarily diagnostic lab and necropsy costs). Department requested adding $80,000 to fund a contract or part‑time veterinarian to decrease adoption surgery wait time and increase the shelter’s live outcomes.

• Overtime: staff estimated about $140,000 annually in overtime/standby pay related to after‑hours calls, holiday staffing and other operational needs; the department said prior vacant positions sometimes absorbed overtime but that with a separate animal services department the safety net is reduced.

• Operational statistics (2024–through May 25): total intakes ~12,000; spay/neuter surgeries ~6,000; save rate about 77–78%; ACO (animal control officer) calls for service ~22,000 (average monthly ~1,300).

Presenters described expanded partnerships — mobile clinic services, spay/neuter vouchers, microchip programs, and collaboration with Invest North and Best Friends — that reduce city costs and increase return‑to‑owner opportunities. They also noted increases in cruelty/abuse investigations and work with Tulsa Police and the district attorney on those cases.

Councilors pressed for budget clarity. Committee members highlighted three priorities for near‑term consideration: (1) add veterinary capacity to prevent the high stress/turnover dynamic staff described, (2) formally budget overtime rather than relying on vacancies, and (3) develop a multi‑year staffing plan and recruitment pipeline so the shelter opens with a phased staffing ramp to avoid chronic overwork.

Formal action: the committee heard the department’s request and asked staff and budget offices for follow‑up figures; no council appropriation was recorded in the meeting transcript.","Tulsa Animal Services told the Urban Economic Development Committee on June 4 it needs an additional $80,000 for a part‑time or contract veterinarian and roughly $140,000 in overtime funding to support operations as it readies to move into a 24,000‑square‑foot shelter planned for July 2026.",{"_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},6543216,"Committee reviews multiple budget transfers for water projects, bond premium allocations and improvement district assessments",812,1608000,2420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3660417-37877aac93582e8468def28996c91579&start=1608&end=2420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3660417-37877aac93582e8468def28996c91579/thumbnail_1608000.jpg","/articles/6543216/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Committee-reviews-multiple-budget-transfers-for-water-projects-bond-premium-allocations-and-improvement-district-assessments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543216-aca43c56c303680067cf9c7c790bd061/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177647&Signature=CO41SK6hcUsGTCnZvmcNHg7OzD4WddlanWFLQ7CqDuAc21oPl-fNqjIGvWuKXHpSkMIdgSPuoZNNpCDiWFPCc6oL9I71azSKhxgNdaAE5W2Bmdg~a5~XuayljGAyfU8eY5uhm9eUPHdwSFeKcaWc04O2CYA82ueNrD1zKcgVEdZyhpbCABA1hOQnZEoaOdlPOyrL-eo1RY181W4ZmZQUjIJUFJhRcAXwq2-revMHRY8Ra4iONxJI75UNFRKKC8IblbkkCqir79cHgmdgCIUOvLVWxYyjN3seAwSFT8k0xKFuHN1cwjuFaG3okoifrBBE8dwB0SVvrYRYYsyZWfVqmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee reviewed a set of budget and assessment items affecting water capital projects, street rehabilitation funding and improvement district rolls.

Key budget items discussed:

• TMUA water revenue and capital transfers: staff described transfers of $5,883,850.56 and $2,140,529.46 between projects within TMUA subfunds (presented as reallocations from projects that came in under budget to citywide main replacements and pump station work).

• Bond premium and supplemental appropriations: staff explained using approximately $873,000 in bond premium from recent debt issuances to help fund water main replacements and related construction needs; a supplemental appropriation of $676,358 was also discussed in the water revenue subfund.

• IoT (Infrastructure, Opportunity & Transportation) program funding: Public Works (Paul Zachary) described a multiyear program funding gap estimated at roughly $146 million caused by inflation and cost increases; he said IoT 3 provided approximately $93–94 million and that the city plans to sweep savings from completed projects into a citywide pool so previously approved projects can be completed rather than reduced in scope. Staff stressed that the intent is to complete the projects as originally approved, using residual balances to close shortfalls rather than creating new projects.

• Sales tax and bond fund transfers: a separate ordinance would move unencumbered balances (including several older GO bond and sales tax subfunds dating back to 2014–2020) into citywide arterial/nonarterial rehabilitation work; staff reiterated these transfers are intended to finish existing voter‑approved projects.

Assessment roll and district items:

• Kendall‑Whittier Improvement District: the ordinance adopts the assessment roll for the next fiscal year; staff said 74 properties are included and the district uses a fixed rate so businesses can budget ahead.

• Tourism Improvement District No. 1: staff said the resolution directs filing the annual assessment roll and sets a July 16 public hearing date; hotels with 10 or more rooms are assessed 3% of monthly gross receipts from room sales and property owners have a deadline to file objections.

Committee members asked for more granular follow‑up on which neighborhoods will receive specific water main work and requested advance notice to council offices when designs are ready so councilors can notify constituents. Public Works said staff will provide lists of affected projects and maps already distributed to council members.","The committee considered several budget ordinances to move TMUA water bond funds and other proceeds into citywide water main replacements and to adopt assessment roles for local improvement and tourism districts; public works staff said transfers will fund ongoing water main work and help close preexisting construction‑cost gaps in IoT projects.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6543231,"Committee considers zoning changes to define farmers markets and expand rooftop signage downtown",441,629000,1070000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3660417-37877aac93582e8468def28996c91579&start=629&end=1070","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3660417-37877aac93582e8468def28996c91579/thumbnail_629000.jpg","/articles/6543231/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Committee-considers-zoning-changes-to-define-farmers-markets-and-expand-rooftop-signage-downtown","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543231-9b79e5bea90b8eabdfb1418e43993b10/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177647&Signature=GGolPw8I2-qZECSQCPVh5PSXmiNCxBICvwFHB~CjZ8FOdS16IqY1ICvIM4EBZyQpjH2Fi9UilM54eEmM80fbiU21g4nyP99iIBJLFKMEOuYLnppT9dF-tgafRv95M4NJO8sAVREvFsD~tRqgYvx~8q2qz47o4Pgf4atXsDCkCCdIK~KBwVAZwcJ7qK5PhxAtNJTs~m4oKRBqDk5rFLnJdjlP~D8lwHGqYFhNnBxmWUXzdDW96pcTBktydfZS4klUav8rU5OKhSnc~f~c1d-gdrVqQEaCOVJ8tMvoetrEXoTAenq~g0oLCHkgQ1p0KazRvozB7MT-Z7dOYizGMeYFvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee reviewed Ordinance Z7CA36, a proposed amendment to the City of Tulsa zoning code (Title 42) that would add explicit provisions for farmers markets and expand rooftop signage allowances downtown.

Planning staff described farmers‑market language drafted with the health department and Councilor Hall‑Harper’s input. The code change defines a farmers market, requires registration with the Department of Agriculture, and sets a minimum of six vendors for a permanent market. The proposal treats farmers markets as a principal use in mixed‑use, commercial and industrial districts and as an accessory use where appropriate. Planning staff said parking was established at 0.85 spaces per 1,000 square feet of permanent outdoor stalls and that permanent structures could be located inside buildings.

Councilors pressed staff on how the Board of Adjustment (BOA) could grant special exceptions to allow markets in residential‑zoned areas. Councilor Lakin and others worried the BOA’s authority could permit a market to locate in a residential neighborhood if setback and parking variances were granted; planning staff replied that standard setback and parking rules would still apply and that it would be unlikely for a single‑lot residential parcel to meet requirements for a permanent market. Committee members discussed removing R‑zoned districts from eligibility (the committee suggested striking R zones from the proposal) while retaining allowances for higher‑density mixed‑use and AGR parcels where a use case is demonstrated.

On rooftop signage, staff said the ordinance would allow one roof sign per business/address and count that sign against an existing lot sign budget; the change would expand roof signs beyond the narrow Route 66/downtown entertainment overlay to most of the Central Business District. A public commenter at the planning hearing had raised concerns about historic building integrity; staff noted that wall signs are already allowed on some historic buildings and said structural review had been part of staff consultation.

Why this matters: the changes clarify how permanent farmers markets are regulated and set parking/operational standards developers and community groups must meet; rooftop sign changes formalize practices that have routinely been approved by the BOA and could change downtown signage patterns.

Next steps: staff said language could be refined before the ordinance is advanced to the City Council; the committee left open edits (members discussed removing R zone coverage and refining BOA limits) and indicated the ordinance will return for formal introduction and public hearing later.","An amendment to Title 42 was discussed to create a clear zoning definition for farmers markets and expand where rooftop signs may be permitted downtown; members debated parking rules, Board of Adjustment authority and limits on locating markets in residential zones.","actionData","errors"]

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City to request $5 million Oklahoma opioid grant; $4.3M proposed for housing‑first recovery services

Committee reviews rezoning request for Yale/Winston site to allow 36 apartments

Animal services seeks $80,000 for part‑time veterinarian and $140,000 in overtime ahead of new shelter opening

Committee reviews multiple budget transfers for water projects, bond premium allocations and improvement district assessments

Committee considers zoning changes to define farmers markets and expand rooftop signage downtown