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Miss Crawford said data through May show the city has collected about $79 million from the 1% sales tax set aside for the program and earned approximately $1.5 million in interest on those funds. \"Of that $80.6 million, we have paid out in loan payments $68 million, and we have $12.6 million sitting available to make future payments,\" she said. Of the available funds, Crawford said about $10 million is laddered in Treasury bills timed to upcoming maturities and about $2.6 million is in cash for immediate obligations.

Crawford said the program has drawn $319 million of $334.1 million budgeted loan authority and that the entire program budget is about $344.7 million with $330.8 million paid to date and $13.57 million currently encumbered under vendor contracts. She said the program has paid 8% of principal so far and that a combined principal and interest payment of roughly $10.2 million is due Sept. 15.

Staff also reported $4 million in congressional funding is pending and that the city’s grant writer is continuing work with Oklahoma HUD to clear outstanding environmental items needed to access those funds. Crawford said American Rescue Plan Act funds already were used to pay invoices during construction.

Commissioners asked questions about how surplus collections are held and whether extra collections reduce required subsidy from utility revenues; Crawford said the funds are invested and held to meet future payments and that prepayment of the loans is not permitted under current agreements.

Staff said remaining closeout invoices, furnishings and startup equipment for the new treatment plant will require use of program interest and remaining budget authority and that staff will manage those disbursements as the program finishes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Study Session - 06/03/2025","oneSentenceSummary","City finance staff reported that the Call Lake water supply program has collected roughly $79 million in sales tax proceeds plus $1.5 million in interest, has $12.6 million available in reserves and faces about $10.2 million in loan principal and interest due Sept. 15.","taxTitle","Mayor and Board Commissioners Meetings, Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma","taxId",68464,"location","Oklahoma","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6214418,"City reviews response after industrial sanitizer compounds trigger fish kill, reseeding at wastewater plant",1792,213000,2005000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3669455-792776a6aba7c821903f24c3de1741e0&start=213&end=2005","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3669455-792776a6aba7c821903f24c3de1741e0/thumbnail_213000.jpg","/articles/6214418/Oklahoma/City-reviews-response-after-industrial-sanitizer-compounds-trigger-fish-kill-reseeding-at-wastewater-plant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6214418-ffe22145c9d2a46c69c63c93b975cb74/orig.mp4?Expires=1777142458&Signature=RnXplIFEVrVtdauT4Y29h8awSuZViM8uVqcryI~~VUWH5ZwsZLks86GHnhfgMGgb9TRgPlxYs5lvms4r87sy-NmNhJefyRXXvpAfv-NA6WQ2WtyiN4eY3b6vODeIPYOGh1pmSyzGeF-iupDT-ghvnGetIRDxoodzGl4Qudm4M1~vqeTrM5L99AKN4oavSkrWXWpdLSBzBr4R9tcHPIFGW2p89ClFwzBwyH636ZRi3kb8Yp~l0XqyYoF442UsRyx67ZDAnHtowHUxpldO8puUW9ynATym-~pY0tVtEsQeyYbEwa-wxtZO6~nNKMhAJAh8w5SN5KX7eHedzOdcbPQ6Ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City discussed a wastewater‑treatment upset that led to elevated ammonia in the plant effluent and a reported fish kill in Skeleton Creek after strong sanitizer compounds entered the sewer system.

At a study session, Dr. Ross Stover, vice president of the Stover Group, said operators first saw soapy foam on the influent May 20 and then rising effluent ammonia concentrations. \"We're getting there,\" Stover said, describing steps taken to stop the discharge and restore biological treatment.

Stover told the commission lab analyses showed very high concentrations of cationic surfactants — mainly quaternary amines — at levels he said can inhibit treatment at 3–5 milligrams per liter. \"We saw it anywhere from approximately 5 and a half to almost 13 milligrams per liter on the influent coming in,\" he said, and biomass samples showed about 25 mg/L adsorbed to the solids. Bacterial speciation testing, Stover said, showed the plant's nitrifiers were \"almost completely wiped out,\" leaving nitrification near zero and effluent ammonia as high as nearly 50 mg/L before recovery measures began to work.

City staff and the Stover Group said they notified the state Department of Environmental Quality and diverted flow from the plant to an older storm pond while monitoring water quality. Stover said the plant used offline basins for additional storage and later blended tap water (about 2.75 million gallons) into an empty basin to dilute concentrations and protect biomass while the system recovered.

To restore nitrification more quickly, operators purchased a commercial nitrifier seed culture rather than importing seed sludge from another municipality; Stover reported staff added the product on a Friday near the end of May and saw effluent ammonia begin to fall, with a grab sample before his arrival at the meeting measuring 9.7 mg/L. He said biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids were near normal.

City environmental staffer Stephanie Cervantes described sampling at lift stations and collection points and said staff had requested safety data sheets from local industrial customers that commonly use the sanitizers. City staff and Stover said the available analytical reports identify the chemicals by specific chemical names, which could help trace sources.

Commissioners asked whether the plant malfunctioned; Stover said the data indicate an influent contamination rather than mechanical failure. Commissioners and staff discussed using the city’s pretreatment authority and ordinances to prevent future discharges and noted a planned local limits study funded in the coming fiscal year to recommend stricter discharge limits.

Staff estimated the nitrifier reseed cost about $8,400. The city and Stover said they will continue targeted sampling, share lab data with DEQ, and pursue identification of any responsible industrial source before pursuing enforcement measures.

The commission did not take formal action at the session; staff described ongoing sampling, laboratory analysis, and steps to revise procedures and local limits to reduce future risk.","The City and its contractor, the Stover Group, briefed commissioners on a mid‑May wastewater treatment upset that officials say was caused by strong sanitizer compounds entering the sewer system and led to elevated effluent ammonia and a reported fish kill in Skeleton Creek.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6214401,"Commissioners host Leadership Greater Enid youth for Q&A on municipal government",1785,3285000,5070000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3669455-792776a6aba7c821903f24c3de1741e0&start=3285&end=5070","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3669455-792776a6aba7c821903f24c3de1741e0/thumbnail_3285000.jpg","/articles/6214401/Oklahoma/Commissioners-host-Leadership-Greater-Enid-youth-for-QA-on-municipal-government","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6214401-8d4339e2a1254a34e24f6f5f8cb4a6af/orig.mp4?Expires=1777142458&Signature=DEFsN6G-S3FaZNPS0t0PsuecGdqugfceLSCP1cKnz~xz11ZTENtqtYDnw8cD38y~MRav9qFdnfKEYBadlnCZHok94q8jt0qW5cjyBrvgaEVXcsUoTDGEK363HU7go4d67HSFVuIDPpDAp2p6gbBvUEEZoybfeJSnh6MnKwUCaXIq95rijOP1aOZCPAJARZOCIWsLT1ybyv7dKGdlZMc-XAZvapdyeM4WQycllbagblo0sCM4IQ7TjjhPsFWIm9SoPRG-nweVY84NRr66vWRyTMouThNMUfXJJitGocJYTDtgUwyLsAxinJYLM8yk2JK-k28A9OqcBz-prKdz-~XNFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission hosted a Leadership Greater Enid youth delegation for a question‑and‑answer session on municipal government and civic service.

Students introduced themselves and asked commissioners about motivations for running, the most rewarding and difficult aspects of the work, and how to engage with local government. Commissioners described a range of reasons for serving — from making long‑term community improvements such as the water project and sports complex to responding to individual constituent needs — and cited time management, public scrutiny and making decisions that adversely affect residents as among the more challenging parts of the role.

Commissioners and the mayor emphasized study and preparation for decisions, the role of city staff in producing materials and analyses, and the importance of bringing solutions rather than only criticism to public meetings. Several commissioners encouraged students to seek leadership roles and offered to visit classrooms to explain municipal responsibilities and budgeting; the mayor invited the students to request a school‑based presentation.

The session was informal and meant as outreach; there was no formal action. Commissioners thanked the students for participating and encouraged continued civic involvement.","Mayor and commissioners met with a group of Leadership Greater Enid students for a moderated Q&A covering reasons to run for office, time commitment, typical challenges of municipal service and how citizens can get involved; commissioners encouraged civic engagement and offered to visit classrooms for civic education.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6214410,"Historic Preservation Committee rolls out coloring book and downtown walking‑tour app for children",379,2401000,2780000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3669455-792776a6aba7c821903f24c3de1741e0&start=2401&end=2780","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3669455-792776a6aba7c821903f24c3de1741e0/thumbnail_2401000.jpg","/articles/6214410/Oklahoma/Historic-Preservation-Committee-rolls-out-coloring-book-and-downtown-walkingtour-app-for-children","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6214410-349948052c233ae02eb7f7b3558ef306/orig.mp4?Expires=1777142458&Signature=SaMS6aQ10kwJ8b~4yESSR59uEFsqMlByeiWE0zYY9qY-T1UTw2BWLCS9zbnJQVMqZw1LW~kooOSiWO~Bs~R8O0ZNn5OUmuoVH5ISSThkh7MwaViEVvKlKNA3dYWfJP52RlqyNl3W5yT0YuJMHEECpUe-qHogtrUebevgTvG~rpzZJ3StBqiONxy2Db7QduvuD24LgjwGd5aAJahR9ciizvkgdlOAnveCNPfh3WaS8~xFskd~MXyJ48QJg7WqmCN7WMn6U7qk7hNqO-2cpnGEKGNuYMXjNm-s0DXNYiCgnzOZxNmWUz5ngSi615U-xC~Hhf4DRZbFoiYYBGahnvn~hQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented completed projects funded by a State Historic Preservation Office grant aimed at increasing public awareness of the city's architectural and historical resources.

Dalton, speaking for the Historic Preservation Committee, said the committee worked with the State Historic Preservation Office, Enid Public Library and Enid High School to develop a coloring book targeted at second graders to spark interest in local history. The book includes historically themed activities such as a word search and pictures comparing historic downtown views with current ones. \"Our main goal is to preserve history for everybody and for future generations,\" Dalton said.

Community Development also partnered with a developer to create a walking‑tour app covering a downtown route that begins near the Stride Center, proceeds down South Grand to Randolph and Maple and continues to Independence; Dalton said a demo was successful and staff expect to release the app on June 6 (First Friday). He described the Loewen Hotel and the old courthouse as examples used in the tour materials to show how downtown architecture has changed.

Dalton said the committee will distribute coloring books starting with the public library and by working with Enid Public Schools for classroom distribution. Staff circulated sample coloring books at the meeting and said they will manage distribution to partner groups. Commissioners praised the project and asked staff to return with distribution plans.

No action was taken; staff said they will finalize distribution and app release logistics.","City historic preservation staff and partners used a State Historic Preservation Office grant to produce a second‑grade coloring book and a downtown walking‑tour app; staff plan distribution through the public library and Enid Public Schools and expect to publish the app for First Friday on June 6.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6214413,"City, OG&E plan September start to replace 54 downtown lights as part of franchise project",547,2038000,2585000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3669455-792776a6aba7c821903f24c3de1741e0&start=2038&end=2585","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3669455-792776a6aba7c821903f24c3de1741e0/thumbnail_2038000.jpg","/articles/6214413/Oklahoma/City-OGE-plan-September-start-to-replace-54-downtown-lights-as-part-of-franchise-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6214413-4dd135adc9f99203de55add99b3c26dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1777142458&Signature=B19141lJX310JMie0aAHAlNCTatfn6RiEGOU4DAmxmedlCzH3wjQYYU3oYX9ds3JG5oyJhcoopLFZjTghM4VqFUaaKDhDrXFBFd21niVLN0UukOgjfrZMajmoT06MjYIdZQ2RLEraOxyYA87bWSkhkfGazOhwgZxMi6pCKIooQhqBJBs-FSlWwh9g98m2lSNoA9xtnhmOEKUA7XMYSP1m3siGT9LON2LXZms3iKFfR~xcCO6Gu41bxA0dso8QvI5hQ7RlQZaUJHSuqxVhFEbTQxWCuyxtY8TQkDVHGnRqi4OFeZlegMB~xMJXKyB2cs32GYt~9JwOgl1kB1-Z31zKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff gave commissioners a project update on replacing aging downtown street lights in partnership with OG&E and its contractor.

Michael, the city project manager assigned to the effort, said the replacement covers 54 new LED fixtures on Randolph, Broadway, Maine, Grand and Independence and will remove 95 existing fixtures in the mapped area. Construction is scheduled to begin in early September and the city hopes to finish by early December. \"Once we bring all these things to light and light up our downtown streetscape, it's gonna be very nice,\" Michael said.

Staff said the new fixtures are taller (about 14 feet) and will use Bristol Type 3 LED luminaires with a powder‑coat finish; OG&E’s light study supported reducing the overall number of posts while still achieving proper illumination. City representatives said the new poles are easier to service than the older “corn‑cob” luminaires and will provide a cooler white light consistent with Main Street’s streetscape goals. Staff expects temporary parking impacts and equipment in the work zones and said the contractor will try to avoid disruptions during the city’s Thanksgiving events.

Commissioners and staff discussed whether orange‑tinted fixtures outside the mapped replacement area are city‑owned or privately owned by adjacent businesses or property owners; staff said the project replaces only lights shown on the project map and that other fixtures will remain until a later funding decision. The city and Main Street will coordinate on any future color/temperature conversions outside the current project footprint.

No council vote was taken; staff said they will issue press releases in August and September and provide further construction‑phase updates to downtown stakeholders.","City staff and OG&E partner described a downtown street‑lighting replacement for 54 LED fixtures across eight blocks; construction is scheduled to start in early September with completion targeted by early December and accommodations planned for seasonal events.","actionData","errors"]

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Call Lake water program has collected $79 million; city reports $12.6 million available, $10.2M due in September debt payments

City reviews response after industrial sanitizer compounds trigger fish kill, reseeding at wastewater plant

Commissioners host Leadership Greater Enid youth for Q&A on municipal government

Historic Preservation Committee rolls out coloring book and downtown walking‑tour app for children

City, OG&E plan September start to replace 54 downtown lights as part of franchise project