Moore City Council authorizes $20,000 grant for Cleveland Heights planning initiative

Moore City Council took a significant step towards enhancing local development and environmental management during its meeting on August 4, 2025. The council unanimously approved a resolution to apply for a $20,000 grant from the Community Economic Resiliency Initiative, aimed at further planning for Cleveland Heights. Mayor and council members emphasized the importance of this grant, which requires a $3,000 match, to establish a framework for development regulations and reaffirm land use plans for the area.

"This grant will allow us to refine our land use schematic and ensure that Cleveland Heights develops in a way that meets our community's needs," the Mayor stated, highlighting the collaborative effort with the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments and the University of Oklahoma Institute for Quality Communities.

In addition to the grant application, the council also addressed pressing issues at the wastewater treatment plant. They approved two significant work orders with Carver LLC, totaling $473,300, for design improvements aimed at tackling moisture and odor control problems. The first work order, amounting to $123,300, focuses on the Sequential Batch Reactor building and the ultraviolet effluent pump station, while the second, worth $350,000, targets the North Storm Pond aeration system, which has been a source of odor complaints during heavy rainfall.

These decisions reflect the council's commitment to both economic development and environmental sustainability, ensuring that Moore continues to grow responsibly while addressing community concerns.