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Moore City Council approves range of contracts, ordinance changes and a drainage study; votes at a glance
Summary
At its Feb. 3 meeting the Moore City Council approved contracts for equipment and services,a drainage study for persistent flooding, updates to personnel and safety policies, and an ordinance restricting animal possession after cruelty convictions. Several public-safety and infrastructure items were funded by grants or existing accounts.
The Moore City Council on Feb. 3 approved a package of contracts, ordinance changes and studies addressing public safety, infrastructure and municipal operations.
Council action included approval to declare 40 retired TASER X26 devices and holsters surplus and authorize donation to the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police; purchase of a new Live Scan fingerprinting system funded by a National Criminal History Improvement Program grant; and awarding an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice to RKG Associates for $29,805 using CDBG funds. Council also approved a $35,430 drainage study for the Northmore Avenue/North Shields Boulevard area and several maintenance and vendor contracts, plus updates to the personnel and safety manuals.
Why it matters: The approvals affect public-safety capability (donation of outdated devices and purchase of a modern Live Scan), senior and recreation services (a bus-use agreement and seasonal staffing contract), municipal policy for employee benefits and safety, and a technical study that could lead to capital drainage work affecting private and downstream properties.
Major decisions and key details
• Surplus TASERs and donation — Council approved declaring 40 TASER X26 and X26P devices and holsters surplus and authorized donation to the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police or other law enforcement agencies. A city staff presenter said the devices “have ended their service life” and that the batteries render them unusable once depleted; the association would pass them to smaller agencies that lack funding for equipment.
• Live Scan system — Council approved purchase of a Live Scan fingerprint system for $22,817 funded by a National Criminal History Improvement Program grant. City staff said the current scanner, used since 2009, has deteriorated and the manufacturer is out of business, making maintenance difficult; the new unit will connect to state and national criminal databases.
• Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice — RKG Associates was awarded RFP No. 202053 for $29,805 to prepare the five‑year Analysis of Impediments required for CDBG funding. City staff noted RKG completed the…
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