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Why it matters: The certificates mark formal completion milestones for work at the wastewater treatment plant, the water main task order advances a needed 12‑inch line and railroad crossing project, and the MOU preserves water service terms while staff negotiates a replacement 20‑year contract that expired June 30, 2025.

Public Works staff described the wastewater certificates as “housekeeping” to finalize construction records. A staff presentation said sections B and C of the wastewater treatment facility reached substantial completion with completion dates recorded as July 1, 2024, and that authorized representatives — owner, contractor and engineer — have inspected and found the work substantially complete.

For the water main replacement, staff sought authorization for Task Order No. 172 with Myers Engineering covering engineering services and related permit fees for a 12‑inch emergency crossing that parallels the BNSF track. Staff reported the Oklahoma DEQ permit for that work was approved the same day and that the task order includes BNSF and state permit fees needed to proceed.

On the Langston University matter, the authority approved a memorandum of understanding that leaves existing contract terms in place and extends the contract’s expiration to Sept. 30, 2025, or until a new agreement is executed. Staff said they received a draft of the new contract from Langston University the morning of the meeting and are working with the city attorney to finalize terms.

All three items passed by unanimous vote of members present.

What wasn’t enacted: The MOU is a temporary extension while staff negotiates a new, longer contract; the authority did not execute a new long‑term water‑purchase contract at the meeting. The task order authorizes engineering and permitting; construction procurement and contracting remain future steps subject to standard procurement rules.

Next steps: Staff will finalize the new water‑purchase contract with Langston University, proceed with Myers Engineering under Task Order No. 172 to complete permit work and engineering, and maintain project records now that sections B and C of the wastewater facility have been certified as substantially complete.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","7/1/25 CITY COUNCIL/GPWA MEETING","oneSentenceSummary","The Guthrie Public Works Authority approved certificates of substantial completion for two wastewater treatment plant sections, authorized a Myers Engineering task order for a 12‑inch water main crossing and approved a temporary extension MOU with Langston University.","taxTitle","City Council Meetings, Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma","taxId",69237,"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},6180378,"Council approves amended LWCF grant to expand funding for Owen Field project",82,531000,613000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5119587-328341ed09089be07ed75fd6f688bfe0&start=531&end=613","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5119587-328341ed09089be07ed75fd6f688bfe0/thumbnail_531000.jpg","/articles/6180378/Oklahoma/Council-approves-amended-LWCF-grant-to-expand-funding-for-Owen-Field-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180378-8eb23384510d10d53bfb83791c691513/orig.mp4?Expires=1770884382&Signature=SR8isKBxUmHAgqgc1SOWidCjw2zSfLxh167ls1bkLqU9dt1gp31iwWPxeQroAFnOkNS58oxRpmbjLqgFme9uAdpVKNkptRkRx2JluekE45ecCmj4kSW2t4BDvwnGtcsFOi4rBLjTt8I0Hy7PmCGkiTATQoVY-a3rtLS5KDNfXOJgJWKjzg6Z~kzYh-goGOiIMRG4Wv7Tz930hKu~GfGK3v5n4E3Twl0lGmxYUjdbML4qh7t7FBe3WGq2W9HVIZS4UbhyzRsbe5QW2ugJS~XBD2QJ50aDXoROldDf1Ho-hF8wXSSqNBXP3N2~QPAbABVrgcSR68QC0eiyRRfgewTWhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Guthrie City Council unanimously approved an amended Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) project grant agreement Tuesday to increase total project funding and extend the project term for work at Owen Field.

City Manager Eddie Faulkner told the council the city’s earlier resolution requested additional funds for Phase 1A at Owen Field, and the National Park Service approved an amendment increasing the total grant amount to roughly $4.7 million. Faulkner said the revised split is approximately $2.35 million in federal funds and $2.35 million in local funds.

“...we were successful in getting that amendment,” Faulkner said, calling the approval “a huge step forward.”

Why it matters: The amended LWCF grant increases the federal portion of project funding and allows the city to proceed with a larger scope for the Owen Field project than previously budgeted. The council recommended approval and voted unanimously to accept the amended grant agreement.

Council discussion was brief. After Faulkner’s summary the council moved, seconded and voted; no council member requested further delay. The action was recorded as a unanimous approval of the amended LWCF project grant agreement.

Context: The city previously adopted a resolution in October 2024 to request additional LWCF funding. The amendment followed submission to the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department (OTRD) and the National Park Service. Faulkner said the amendment increases total grant and local match to enable completion of Phase 1A work at Owen Field.

Next steps: With the agreement amended and accepted by council, staff may proceed with project planning under the terms of the grant amendment and within the city's procurement rules and timelines.","Guthrie council unanimously approved an amended Land and Water Conservation Fund grant agreement that increases the project total and extends the project term for Owen Field; staff said the amendment raised available grant funds from $1 million to roughly $4.7 million (split approximately between federal and local shares).",{"_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},6180383,"Guthrie council gives Highland Park pool supporters 30 days to raise funds",1890,869000,2759000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5119587-328341ed09089be07ed75fd6f688bfe0&start=869&end=2759","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5119587-328341ed09089be07ed75fd6f688bfe0/thumbnail_869000.jpg","/articles/6180383/Oklahoma/Guthrie-council-gives-Highland-Park-pool-supporters-30-days-to-raise-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180383-7c5b1a7609df0a2a5b7b01d7ca7a25fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770884382&Signature=gLbRohZZ21XkUaB7BdOxHVvba--Ey2hRcMl9yP2hQyxknDZoYQZ0wgLDxKL3VOD2a00ldpcH4CM5HQw2h6a3BIm74mqAut0B8fItoJZqRv0aR0f84EJO5oG5nBpBlOzHGhaWHuyl2EWqOVFyytiX7ppo09TcxIU~iAnRJwMM1lBtYmEiXEA3dsYOILTxe9soKH78u4iA3TH6LS6U49qK0KohNj4qBHeQ-e-J6XftbT2VUgdhCwQhyjsiRURMOQLZKzQtBE5v9M1-vrdgdJJlcQZO9-IffLYhLm1bTlfMhdF6LtGpEXK5rhJvssFPy4sBXK6JRegLEj~BR7J5GdCTtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Guthrie City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to give a citizen fundraising group 30 days to demonstrate private funding for an expanded Highland Park Pool project before the council proceeds with the smaller, CIP‑funded design.

The move came after more than an hour of presentations, public comment and questions about three design options and the project’s budget, schedule and fundraising plan. The council’s direction asks the private pool supporters to report back in 30 days with a funding status the council can act on.

Why it matters: Council members and staff said construction costs have risen sharply since initial planning and that delays make a 2026 opening unlikely. The council previously allocated capital improvement program (CIP) funds to the pool; the private group is seeking additional donations so the city can consider a larger pool without increasing its cash contribution.

City Manager Eddie Faulkner told the council that staff had asked designers to prepare three options after a previous council direction, and reminded members that the project timeline already has slipped. “If we had been on schedule, construction would begin, like, next week,” Faulkner said. “So we are now behind on that schedule. Having a pool for summer of 2026 is probably off the table at this point.”

Resident Joe Chappell, who identified himself as a member of the community fundraising effort, told the council the group has collected pledges and is asking for 30 days to determine how much cash can be raised. “We have pledges right now for over $240,000,” Chappell said, adding that pledges are not the same as collected donations and that some donors might withdraw if the final design is not what they expect.

The three options discussed to replace the permanently closed historic pool were presented with estimated costs and footprints: Option A, a roughly 1,500‑square‑foot pool, estimated at about $2.1 million; Option B, about 3,000 square feet, estimated at roughly $3.6 million; and a midpoint option of about 2,300 square feet estimated near $2.8–$2.9 million. Faulkner and staff noted those figures are estimates and that bids could differ once the project is advertised.

Council members repeatedly cautioned that donors’ pledges may not translate into immediate cash. “There’s a chicken and egg question here,” Councilmember [unnamed] said during the discussion, noting that engineering and design work requires financial commitments and that the city should avoid spending significant public funds on planning without private funds actually in hand.

The council also reviewed prior CIP funding: $2,000,000 in a cash allocation is available for the project from CIP number 2, and staff said an additional $500,000 remains in the CIP term but is not an immediate cash allocation. Faulkner said staff has taken a conservative approach when presenting projects to keep proposals within current budget allocations.

After the public comment period and staff discussion, a motion to give the citizen fundraising group 30 days to report back on private fundraising passed unanimously. The motion directs staff to revisit the council in 30 days with the committee’s reported fundraising totals and any recommended next steps.

What wasn’t decided: The council did not commit to the larger designs; it left open the possibility that the CIP‑funded Option A (the smaller pool) would move forward if the private group does not meet the fundraising threshold within the 30‑day window. The council did not set a specific dollar target tied to a particular design in the motion; members asked the private group to specify fundraising goals and whether pledges are earmarked for a specific option.

Context and next steps: Staff warned that construction costs, tariffs and supply‑chain pressures since 2020 have increased project pricing substantially and that longer delays reduce the chance of a 2026 opening. The private group said it has organized bank, business and community outreach and has a donation account established through a local nonprofit to accept funds. The council will revisit the item after the 30‑day period and may take formal action then.","The Guthrie City Council voted unanimously to give a citizen fundraising group 30 days to raise additional private funds for the Highland Park Pool project, while staff warned delays and post‑COVID construction cost increases will push the earliest possible opening beyond summer 2026.","actionData","errors"]

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