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Committee reviews joint resolution authorizing long-term ground lease for Owasso library site
Summary
Committee members heard a staff explanation that a statutory approval is required for a long-term ground lease of property in Owasso by the City-County Library Commission; staff could not confirm project details because asset management was not present.
The Tulsa Public Works Committee discussed a joint resolution that would authorize a long-term ground lease of property in Owasso by the City-County Library Commission.
A staff member told the committee that “this is a statutory requirement. Whenever the, city county library intends to enter into a long term lease of its property, being a city county agency, it requires the approval of both of the county commissioners and the city council.” The property was described in the resolution as located at 103 West Broadway Street North, Lots 1 through 3 and 5 through 11, Block 14 of the original town of Owasso.
Committee members asked whether the project is new construction or an expansion; a committee speaker said they were unsure and referenced a recent newspaper article. No representative from asset management was present to provide project specifics. Committee discussion noted the project is related to a new library and mixed-use development in Owasso.
The committee did not take a final vote on the resolution during this meeting; the item remains on the council/committee agenda for further action with asset management expected to provide details at a later date.
