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Oklahoma County commissioners terminate ARPA agreement with CCO U Services after low spending
Summary
The Board voted to end a $375,000 ARPA agreement with CCO U Services after the group spent roughly 6% of allocated funds and failed to meet construction timelines; county staff said remaining committed invoices will be paid and unused funds returned to the county.
Oklahoma County commissioners voted to terminate an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) agreement with CCO U Services after county staff reported the group had spent approximately 6% of the $375,000 allocated and would not meet a planned construction completion date.
The termination was presented by Commissioner Lowe and approved on a motion, with commissioners voting in favor. Commissioner Lowe said canceling the agreement “allows these funds to be utilized elsewhere in the community.” County staff added that invoices already in the pipeline will be paid and the balance will be remitted back to the county.
The county record shows the original agreement anticipated construction complete by the end of 2025; county staff reported CCO U Services has raised less than $600,000 in outside funds toward a total project cost estimated at about $6,500,000. Commissioners and staff said CCO had spent only a small portion of the county allocation and would not meet the contract schedule.
A county staff member identified as Joe said Accenture (the county’s contact/administrator on the agreement) would reach out to CCO U Services upon notification of termination. Joe said any current invoices “in the pipeline” would be paid because they were incurred under the active agreement, and that the county would seek remittance of the remaining funds consistent with federal guidelines.
No further action or replacement project was identified during the meeting. Commissioners said the county will reallocate the returned funds to other community needs once recovered and in compliance with ARPA rules.
The termination occurred during the board’s consent and contract review section and passed with commissioners answering “Aye” on the motion to terminate.
Less critical consenting items at the same meeting included procurement awards and routine renewals that were approved separately.
