The Bartlesville City Council meeting on September 29, 2025, focused on the potential allocation of settlement funds and the future of mental health initiatives in the community. A significant discussion revolved around a grant that could provide an additional $12.5 million, which the council could apply for to support various projects.

Council members discussed the status of previous settlements involving multiple companies, noting that the city had not yet received any funds from these settlements. The $12.5 million mentioned was previously used to contract with Grama Mental Health for a four-year period, amounting to $100,000 annually. However, it was clarified that the city had not directly received this amount.

The conversation also touched on the idea of conducting a community-wide mental health assessment, a strategy that has been successfully implemented in other cities, such as Edmond. This assessment could lead to the development of a comprehensive plan addressing mental health and addiction issues, potentially opening doors for further grants and funding from state and federal sources.

While the council acknowledged the importance of this initiative, they decided to prioritize other projects for the time being, indicating that any significant action regarding the mental health assessment would likely be several years away. The discussion highlighted the council's commitment to exploring opportunities for improving mental health services in Bartlesville, despite current funding limitations.