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Wagner described the EOP as “a key document that we, as the whole community planning group, developed together,” explaining it sets roles and response actions for incidents that exceed daily resources. She said the plan includes a basic plan, Emergency Support Function (ESF) annexes (transportation, communications, fire suppression, search and rescue) and hazard-specific annexes that address outcomes such as extended power outages after winter storms.

Councilmembers praised the level of detail in the plan. One councilmember said they had read “almost every word” and called it “a very in-depth plan and a complete plan.” Wagner called the EOP “a living document” and invited councilmembers to contact her with questions as staff incorporate lessons learned.

The council discussed a recent power outage at a Midwest City long-term care and rehab facility. Wagner said she met with that facility’s administrator, invited the facility to participate in the city’s whole-community planning group and added the contact to the emergency mailing list, though the facility’s administrators had not yet participated. Wagner also noted healthcare facilities are required to have emergency plans by their accreditor, the Joint Commission.

Councilmembers raised the frequent public question of reopening public tornado shelters. Wagner and other staff referenced guidance from the Central Oklahoma Emergency Management Association that large jurisdictions generally do not operate public shelters because of traffic risks, capacity limits and the likelihood of people driving into dangerous weather. “We don't want people driving through weather to try to get to a shelter location,” Wagner said, adding that most injuries in severe storms occur in vehicles.

Councilmembers asked that large, multi-page reports such as the EOP be provided with more lead time. Staff said they would work to return to providing substantial reports to the council earlier so members have time to review and prepare questions.

The motion to adopt the Emergency Operations Plan passed by unanimous voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 23, 2025 - City of Midwest City, OK - Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The council adopted the city's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for 2025–26 after a presentation by Emergency Manager Debbie Wagner. Councilmembers praised the plan's detail, discussed public-shelter policy and outreach to long-term care facilities, and requested earlier distribution of large reports for review.","taxTitle","Midwest City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma","taxId",4110,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":44,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6465914,"Midwest City council authorizes acceptance of federal rail grant to fund industrial spur",374,298000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5839299-f701af82081c9cd8ac30c4712173139a&start=298&end=672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5839299-f701af82081c9cd8ac30c4712173139a/thumbnail_298000.jpg","/articles/6465914/Midwest-City/Oklahoma-County/Oklahoma/Midwest-City-council-authorizes-acceptance-of-federal-rail-grant-to-fund-industrial-spur","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6465914-e8374bf318fec8237613c7f2aa7e0ea8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147609&Signature=eZ2eZcFlgNEw8eyKVWdTsnfbKTlEC0v3bzSjNBRR-76N2nLnCf9ebQsEm6QxHJc0gGIybPcwPMwVP-AKt9rk-Dsse59zO8eyQSHzo0LHSH4agHgT-ECfSa7HTEhsRupXXmDiL6srAvYu-4Somch9OyFFi8Sahm6r0sS7QUgFymo8pf-wGcbrhH79dmc1Os0-j3Qe2jmO3PHnhEYpb5faDKb1euSuTHxByvEu-jWIw0uEHf6SJFDOSIuagQdg8wRP57ZKINEOcTfJn45jmzuYokxFdXWPp8nOYe1ldS~lDqZ1TjYFVx-kSenyWqdSGkhBYU4lAoWorvoV36jOWKuLXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Midwest City Council voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to execute all documents necessary to accept a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant to develop an industrial rail spur serving the Soldier Creek Industrial Park.

City staff told the council the project has fallen about two years behind schedule and that the project's final cost remains unknown until the city solicits bids. “Every minute of [delay] could affect our cost,” said Mister Coleman, a city staff member who answered council questions. Coleman said the grant is a reimbursement-type award and that the city was able to move money originally budgeted for a different rail project to the Soldier Creek spur. “It's just a blessing more than a curse,” he said.

Why it matters: The rail spur is intended to serve industrial users in Northeast 20 Third Street corridor; staff said American Glass needs rail service by 2026. Councilmembers pressed staff on transparency and financial oversight because the authorization delegates execution of grant documents to the city manager rather than routing every approval back to council.

Council and staff clarified the immediate next steps. Staff said the measure before the council only authorizes acceptance of the federal funds and the city manager to sign grant paperwork; construction and professional services still must be bid and brought back to council for award. “This is just authorizing us to move forward with the grant. ... that bid will come back to you for an award,” Coleman said.

Council members asked why the project lagged. Coleman said much of the delay stemmed from the federal grant process and unfamiliarity with the FRA's procedures; the city engaged an outside grant administrator to help navigate the award and keep the project moving.

The motion to authorize the city manager to execute the necessary grant documents passed by unanimous voice vote.

What remains unclear: Staff said engineers' cost estimates are dated and that tariffs or market changes could alter final prices; a formal project bid and a construction contract have not yet been issued. The motion does not authorize any construction contracts or expenditures beyond accepting the grant paperwork and moving forward with procurement steps.

Councilmembers asked staff to keep the council informed as bidding, estimates and schedules are updated.","The council authorized the city manager to execute documents to accept a Federal Railroad Administration CRISI grant to build an industrial rail spur in the Soldier Creek Industrial Park; staff warned the project is about two years behind schedule and costs remain uncertain pending bids.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6465894,"Votes at a glance: collective bargaining, land use approvals and infrastructure contracts approved in Midwest City meeting",1347,2072000,3419000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5839299-f701af82081c9cd8ac30c4712173139a&start=2072&end=3419","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5839299-f701af82081c9cd8ac30c4712173139a/thumbnail_2072000.jpg","/articles/6465894/Midwest-City/Oklahoma-County/Oklahoma/Votes-at-a-glance-collective-bargaining-land-use-approvals-and-infrastructure-contracts-approved-in-Midwest-City-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6465894-bab44721f603249b564493b8d86ac802/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147609&Signature=jtn10TeoEGHvRbRG4YY4H9Gzaa0iXXIsDkRzSwGjYbioP-IbCrOScHLTrYeOqUkgnoQJwmH6LOVtvo8l~XfcMp4Q2nTm8TDg4KK4dej-NTf951lqGOsYjDiTtp~yE7VEZhOppHHdopUjRWWnpyLL9PxetxUoifU73EfPlnHyJJO16RNiTbrqXfdeZGm~r5ciDb099dfunA2QWXsYbf0OIFuN6w8DZ0djVQ3We0lKqNPxKQjsgjmsdz3yXc6Sd5bxq~MDQ~WENmgPrHbcGkJmgNpSNekWAvd0AzNCEn-zbz9i5U9N75Qc7bc6MLWeg33ov-R~fC9pbbjHLNtWnHP55A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Midwest City Council approved a number of consent and agenda items during the meeting. Key approvals included:

- Collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 127: Council approved a negotiated agreement covering the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The FOP president was invited to the podium and council members expressed appreciation for the department.

- Minor plat — Glendale Editions (10624 and 10628 E. Reno): Planning staff said the application subdivides two existing lots into five and complies with zoning and subdivision regulations; the Planning Commission recommended approval and council approved the minor plat.

- Comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD) — property at 232350 S. Midwest Boulevard: The council approved a rezoning to a PUD to allow redevelopment, subject to two caveats: (1) the Palmer Trail must not be impeded or altered by the development, and (2) the applicant's request to alter water-meter installation was not approved and the site must follow current water-meter regulations. Staff and the applicant presented renderings and discussed facade materials and landscaping.

- Contract award — sanitary sewer improvement project (20 Ninth and Douglas): Council approved a low bid and contract with H & H Plumbing for $616,970 and a 90-calendar-day schedule to construct the sanitary sewer improvements.

- Municipal authority and Midwest City Hospital Authority routine actions: Trustees approved consent items and the hospital authority approved minutes; no further action was required.

Each item was approved by voice vote as presented in the meeting record. Where council discussion occurred, staff committed to returning to council with bid awards or specifications as required by procurement rules.","Council approved a set of routine and substantive items including a police contract, a minor plat, a planned unit development rezoning with caveats, a sewer contract and adopted minutes for municipal authorities.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6465900,"Midwest City council adopts ordinance enabling city foreclosure on certain municipal liens (owner-occupied properties exempt)",572,2821000,3393000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5839299-f701af82081c9cd8ac30c4712173139a&start=2821&end=3393","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5839299-f701af82081c9cd8ac30c4712173139a/thumbnail_2821000.jpg","/articles/6465900/Midwest-City/Oklahoma-County/Oklahoma/Midwest-City-council-adopts-ordinance-enabling-city-foreclosure-on-certain-municipal-liens-owner-occupied-properties-exempt","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6465900-c32d07dcce52c86e64263f2a5bb20f08/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147609&Signature=hHUot0F2Z-ezDI9S9QNmpZWnJOd-QGNv3Kb9m1FHF-WIa-Lh1PvrtkUKqPpipWVFoPGyN-HFU1joggg9AS-uT5qfXCFkyDoAy7dwIbnztZp9Baa4OOSbwGdTEVoUvTwIn~pETz3ySDfebjzUAFkKk1giWXSX-BapDQkZbVt-wmlhAYhjYvRhAA3-yHwwUyWViTWC79~B25O-X~Xk31zP9J7256AxG6eS4UW21oYL6W3-r4cz~ex0PuUdyReo0zglz1gvp6CI18PwM6AW94LuRm4DFnwEW4FbbNrtCK2674BSVACgx665V4GVG-3xlcPGwNWXJ1AIl3Gh36vg0ZLBBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Midwest City Council adopted an ordinance to implement a recent change in Oklahoma law that gives municipalities the authority to foreclose and execute on certain municipal liens. The ordinance mirrors the state statute and is intended to provide the city an additional tool to address blighted, neglected or repeatedly noncompliant properties.

City staff explained the ordinance applies only to non–owner-occupied properties. “This does not apply to any person who is an owner occupied, the property,” a city presenter said while describing the statutory exemption. Under the ordinance, the city may pursue foreclosure on liens of $1,500 or more placed for actions such as weed cutting, trash removal, or other code-enforcement work when the owner does not remedy violations.

Staff said the authority reduces the wait for county sheriff's-sale procedures (which can take years) and may improve the city’s ability to address properties that have become dilapidated. Staff emphasized the ordinance does not mandate foreclosure; it provides the city the option to file a foreclosure action after liens meet statutory thresholds.

Council members asked practical questions about process, including appraisal and minimum bid rules for foreclosure sales. Staff said the property is appraised and initial auction bid must meet two-thirds of appraised value under the process described.

The council approved the ordinance by unanimous voice vote. Staff noted the state law takes effect Nov. 1 and the city's ordinance will become effective thereafter.","Council adopted a new municipal ordinance, following a recent state statutory change, enabling the city to foreclose on liens of $1,500 or more against commercial and rental properties; owner-occupied residences are explicitly exempt.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6465904,"Midwest City approves participation in Purdue Pharma/Sackler settlement; council amends resolution to include state subdivision agreement",372,1658000,2030000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5839299-f701af82081c9cd8ac30c4712173139a&start=1658&end=2030","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5839299-f701af82081c9cd8ac30c4712173139a/thumbnail_1658000.jpg","/articles/6465904/Midwest-City/Oklahoma-County/Oklahoma/Midwest-City-approves-participation-in-Purdue-PharmaSackler-settlement-council-amends-resolution-to-include-state-subdivision-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6465904-b41197e8e71c54db13ac1c1ae2808008/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147609&Signature=VcJR6gv~IxCjx6ftGRHEu0Mj7yZnHOf3Zw8ikLmJwk63oXs~dKGkIJDzdBG9NqjuxcvhL-yv3wU5qzcnfqrz~hzAU8WJuJL-rZoSSur5M12uB4yhOEof4BuBfzELBYjR~YKQ6vpKsMiwTtxOx2AJvrYeBR2JPRjH1M6M4M16OmFw9-twWYgoriA8fMPHB7Fg3r-J4h09IqN1mKaIwEkVEKPKgdnjAS5uqHKxiBQqvEXTQ-Pus9isGdmYdWy08TvbRicqu5VOAZnCmZQwddeD4ft9s-W2l7d910xlbFcaC-d4RICCpJO1iIxq4tU~YcSaPsoy6Rz5sKobrN2OCC6kAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Midwest City authorized participation in the Purdue Pharma opioid settlement and approved amended resolution language to include the state subdivision agreement that directs distribution to Oklahoma subdivisions.

City attorney-level staff and outside counsel advised the council that the global settlement negotiated with the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma includes multiple payment streams. City presenter Mister Mosche said the Sackler family agreed to pay $6.5 billion over 15 years (with $1.5 billion payable up front upon settlement signature) and that Purdue’s own settlement contributions would add further funds. Mosche cautioned that the national figures are not the city’s local allocation; they apply across the United States.

Mosche provided local-distribution estimates from the settlement materials and counsel's calculations. He said the total distribution to Oklahoma subdivisions in one estimate was about $24 million and that Midwest City’s share was estimated variously in materials; Mosche said both “about $414,000 and change” and, in a separate calculation, “approximately about $167,000” when discussing how different portions and allocations might flow to local litigating entities. He emphasized these are estimates and final distributions depend on the state subdivision agreement and allocation formulas.

Mosche said the city’s outside counsel, McAfee & Taft, recommended Midwest City join the litigation group of local governments participating in Oklahoma and allow counsel to finalize settlement documents on behalf of participating subdivisions. The council approved a motion, as amended, to participate in the settlement and to include approval of the small-manufacturer state subdivision agreement for Oklahoma.

Council members were reminded that opioid-settlement funds come with statutory and settlement-specific requirements on how the money may be used; the city will set aside funds and develop programming as distributions arrive.

The motion to approve participation, amended to include the state subdivision agreement, passed by unanimous voice vote.","The council voted to participate in the national Purdue Pharma opioid settlement and approved amended resolution language to include the Oklahoma state subdivision agreement; staff estimated Midwest City's eventual share in varying figures during the presentation and said funds will be subject to spending requirements.","actionData","errors"]

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