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Chief Cox and staff described the agreement as front‑loading an 8% pay increase in year one with 4% increases in each of the two following years (a cumulative effect described in the meeting as an 18% increase over the three‑year period when combined with the subsequent steps). The chief said the higher initial increase addresses a compensation gap and improves recruiting and retention.

The contract also modifies the probationary process: new officers complete a Field Training Officer (FTO) program and have a one‑year probationary period after that. Under the new agreement the chief may extend that probationary period by up to six additional months at his discretion to provide additional coaching or evaluation time for officers who need it.

Council members asked about staffing levels, step progression and whether the agreement adds positions; staff said the contract changes pay and steps but does not add bargaining‑unit positions unless vacancies occur through retirement or resignation. The chief said the agreement would help retain mid‑career officers and reduce turnover.

Council moved and approved the contract by recorded vote.

Why it matters: Police compensation and contract terms affect recruitment, retention and department operations. The front‑loaded increase and probation extension are intended to keep experienced officers employed longer and strengthen the department’s training and evaluation process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Claremore City Council Meeting 6/2/25 - 6:00pm","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) that includes an 8% increase in year one and 4% increases in the subsequent two years and allows the chief to extend new officers' probation by up to six months.","taxTitle","Claremore, Rogers County, Oklahoma","taxId",69046,"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},6524423,"Claremore council approves Enterprise fleet lease program; staff says it will reduce vehicle and maintenance costs",614,2513000,3127000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3845835-38449ca984babc300b1da0b5cc8e63c5&start=2513&end=3127","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3845835-38449ca984babc300b1da0b5cc8e63c5/thumbnail_2513000.jpg","/articles/6524423/Oklahoma/Claremore-council-approves-Enterprise-fleet-lease-program-staff-says-it-will-reduce-vehicle-and-maintenance-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6524423-a651793a7675b1bbae4ee706b888b1fa/orig.mp4?Expires=1775370583&Signature=ot~Lt6LGNsUwTyoMZt9A4No53dzSquLxIM5koqPaAI4rcK73DKx6OLZxfeqL5jA2t6rk6EYb84dV-mf9Ym9xirH63oJDaeyl1nuQ1rCSP3mMATy9izUmIXFRpiiOlsPTYZy1H8Q4GCh-vj9615SpAUWV~7V1uadObPm0p97hlXsyri-MhALywVWcX0Z5xf3FRMUP4No5b6wc4XWRaiYKPvjcSgzpAbqYS3O5~Oyp~NJlk1hA6Rz5OYJ8VOYuR5xbWqHX5gKMM3ga9OhjWhZxI1Q~zr2W-LRqhmI6hrFkusW71cTa6aV9O0VXr2YSrnHpbdVfwyloCY3HnKRwvzoJpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Claremore City Council voted to approve a master lease/piggyback agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management to lease routine service vehicles instead of buying them outright.

John Holland, an Enterprise fleet representative, told the council Enterprise buys vehicles in bulk, specs them to municipal needs, manages preventative maintenance and sells used units on the aftermarket to capture equity. Holland said the program avoids long out‑of‑warranty vehicles and reduces downtime.

City staff and Holland discussed program limits and examples. Staff said the program would not be used for large dump trucks or specialized heavy equipment but would cover service trucks, pickups, and potentially police cruisers with custom upfitting. Holland said there are no mileage penalties in the program and that municipalities benefit from residual equity when vehicles are sold. In the discussion, Holland and staff cited an example in which 20 vehicles acquired through the program would cost substantially less on the program than buying and operating them outright; in the meeting transcript the presenter calculated a savings of about $600,000 when comparing a 20‑vehicle package on the lease program to a purchase scenario presented during the discussion.

Operational effects: Staff said the program will allow the city to stagger maintenance shifts, reduce the fleet of older vehicles requiring high repair costs and rely more on preventative maintenance. Upfitting work would be done locally where possible; warranty repairs are routed through dealerships and Enterprise facilitates warranty escalation and 'goodwill' assistance when appropriate.

Council discussion included questions about mileage limits, warranty service, local upfit vendors and whether the program would cover police cruisers in future years. The council approved the master lease agreement by recorded vote.

Why it matters: Fleet acquisition and maintenance are significant recurring costs for municipal governments. Staff said the lease model will keep vehicles under warranty, reduce in‑house heavy repair costs and free shop staff time for preventive maintenance, which could lower total lifecycle costs.","Council authorized a master lease/piggyback arrangement with Enterprise Fleet Management to lease standard service vehicles, with presenters saying the program lowers acquisition cost, keeps vehicles under warranty and reduces maintenance and lifecycle costs.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_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":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6524425,"Claremore council adopts budget, accepts audit, approves multiple contracts and grant application",0,595000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3845835-38449ca984babc300b1da0b5cc8e63c5&start=595&end=595","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3845835-38449ca984babc300b1da0b5cc8e63c5/thumbnail_595000.jpg","/articles/6524425/Oklahoma/Claremore-council-adopts-budget-accepts-audit-approves-multiple-contracts-and-grant-application","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6524425-5e1d3f3ba615ff650c5c068acf0f3b11/orig.mp4?Expires=1775370583&Signature=PRkcOQr6nGXcSJHhOMUDf2yNbl1ijadJs02MZWssnVjm-7X-4ciUw365KKLDJP81jD6IULk5kdEVMvCPzCg5urRMx2hCDVsecbE-vkPRmYCsoPoVoYm9GEyCJodrP60TsdP-tngjjd68xzFK240XwIjygG~-qO66mrCLvgwG5ZVhxqMnxNfREjpYBtGT~FN5PRjFMHJrXmr5KBoCGKS0hFAVYPKrcOVvbezQGFxaQRYSMNuc0LWYBbCdgQ~-l9~bvvwV3C63teWEIwyc0qukBF4fBR4HbNz7HkuyGDzfpOys1NvvMuAIda9cvdGiSxiyMa61phsbpjIszDSvKyeA5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Claremore City Council on multiple recorded motions approved the city’s fiscal-year budget, accepted the independent auditor’s report for FY2023–24, and approved or renewed several service and procurement contracts, as well as authorizing the city’s FY2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application.

Council members opened and closed a public hearing on the budget before moving to a motion to approve the budget. City staff described the budget as including roughly $20 million for infrastructure work, rollover funds of about $10.5 million, and a total operating budget figure given in the presentation as “113,000,000.” Staff said one new full‑time position — an animal control officer — was added and that merit-based hourly raises were being restored for non‑bargaining hourly employees. The council approved the budget by recorded roll calls.

Auditor’s report: The council accepted a draft audited financial statement for the year ending June 30, 2024, presented by auditor Kirk Vanderslice of Keychron Company. Vanderslice said auditors would issue a final report after formal acceptance and that they issued a clean, unmodified opinion on the financial statements, internal controls and federal program compliance (the FEMA grant was the major program tested). Council voted to accept the audit.

Contracts and renewals: Council approved or ratified several contracts and renewals during the meeting. Actions recorded on the agenda and passed by motions or roll call include:
- Renewal/extension of an electrical line‑clearance contract with Right Tree Service, described in the agenda at an amount shown as $803,000 (staff said annual allocations are typically $750,000 and the current-year appropriation had been reduced to $600,000 with rollover funds covering the balance). Council approved the renewal.
- Extension of an existing hauling services contract with Ashlock Construction / Dump Truck Pros for another year at the same rates as the original bid; council approved the renewal.
- Annual renewal of recycling-education services with the MET at $49,000; council approved the renewal after staff described high volumes of cardboard, plastics and aluminum handled at the recycling center and explained the cost-share for household hazardous disposal events.
- Renewal of the city’s general liability and vehicle insurance program through OMAG (noted in the discussion); staff told the council the renewal included a market-driven increase and the council approved continuation of the coverage.
- Approval of a five‑year ambulance services contract extension with Pafford (the vendor said they have provided service in Claremore since 2005); the council approved the contract.

CDBG application: Council opened and closed a public hearing and then voted to authorize staff and the mayor to sign application documents for the FY2025 CDBG program. Staff said planned projects will focus on sewer rehabilitation in areas with infiltration and inflow problems and that a low‑to‑moderate‑income (LMI) survey will be required to finalize project sections.

Votes and procedure: Most items were moved, seconded and carried by roll-call votes following staff presentations. Several items were discussed on the record before voting; where staff presented costs or funding sources, those figures are reported here as stated in the meeting record. Where the transcript did not list the motion maker or second by name, the article notes only that motions and recorded roll-call votes occurred.

Why it matters: The budget sets the city’s spending priorities, including major infrastructure and critical utility projects; multiple contract renewals affect service delivery for public safety, waste handling and fleet operations; the CDBG application, if funded, will direct federal dollars toward sewer rehabilitation projects in parts of the city.

What’s next: Staff will publish the finalized audit on the state site as discussed; the city will proceed with implementation of budgeted projects and, if awarded, the CDBG program will move into project‑identification and LMI survey steps.","The Claremore City Council approved its fiscal-year budget and accepted a clean audit, and voted to renew or approve several contracts and applications including ambulance services, recycling education, line-clearance and hauling contracts, and a Community Development Block Grant application.","actionData","errors"]

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