Council approves bridge‑inspection arrangement, zoning change and surplus sales; multiple consent items passed

The council approved several routine but substantive items including a resolution to coordinate bridge inspections with the county, a zoning change request, and authorization to sell surplus city equipment.

Staff explained that the federal bridge‑inspection program is administered through the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and that the city may adopt the same engineering firm as Rogers County for the two‑year inspection cycle (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028). Council adopted the resolution to use the same firm to streamline procurement and leverage the county’s long‑standing relationship with the vendor.

The council also considered permit 2025‑18, a zoning map amendment staff said aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan goal of neighborhood conservation. Planning Commission reviewed the request on Oct. 7, 2025 and voted unanimously to recommend approval; staff reported no public comments during the notice period. The council approved the zoning change by motion.

Finally, the council declared specified items as surplus and authorized their sale under the city’s policy for items over $12,000. Staff noted the list included sanitation trucks and other fleet items and said the city will use online auction platforms (OpenGov or GovDeals) to dispose of the property.

Votes at a glance - Resolution 2025‑14 (use same engineering firm as Rogers County for bridge inspections, 04/01/2026–03/31/2028): approved by motion. - Permit 2025‑18 (zoning change): approved by motion; Planning Commission had recommended unanimous approval. - Surplus property disposition (items over $12,000): approved by motion.

Ending: Staff will proceed with procurement steps for bridge inspections, implement the zoning map amendment, and place surplus items for public sale and report back as required.