Mayor's council secures $4.7M grant for Owen Field phase 1 project

The City Council of Guthrie, Oklahoma, convened on July 1, 2025, to discuss significant developments regarding funding for the Owen Field project. The meeting began with a review of a previously authorized resolution from October 2024, which aimed to secure additional funds necessary to complete Phase 1 of the project.

During the discussion, the Mayor highlighted that the council had successfully submitted a request to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) and subsequently to the National Park Service. This request sought to increase the total grant amount from $1,000,000 in grant funds and $1,000,000 in local funds to a new split of $4,700,000. This new arrangement includes approximately $2.3 million from federal sources and $2.3 million from the city.

The Mayor emphasized that this amendment represents a significant advancement for the project. Following this update, the council moved to approve the amended Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) project grant agreement. A motion was made and seconded, with no further questions or comments from council members. The council then proceeded to a vote, which resulted in unanimous approval for the grant agreement.

In conclusion, the meeting underscored the council's commitment to advancing the Owen Field project, with the successful amendment of the grant agreement marking a crucial step forward in securing necessary funding.