Votes at a glance: Council approves demolitions, code updates, meeting-time change, safety and permitting ordinances

At its regular meeting, the Midwest City Council approved a slate of resolutions and ordinances on routine and policy items. Key actions included resolutions declaring two structures dilapidated and setting dates for demolition, and multiple code updates ranging from hydrant placement to childcare regulation alignment with new state law.

Two properties declared dilapidated The council approved resolutions declaring the buildings at 1000324 Saint Patrick Drive and 9603 Southeast Fourth Street dilapidated under Midwest City Ordinance Section 9-3 and set dates to demolish and remove the structures. City staff said the owner of the Saint Patrick Drive property contacted permitting on July 9 but no demolition permit was pulled; staff reported no contact from the owner of the Southeast Fourth Street property and noted overdue taxes and weed liens. Council approved both resolutions by voice vote.

Fire-hydrant location ordinance Council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 15 (Fire Protection and Prevention) to update hydrant location requirements. Acting City Manager Mr. Sullivan said the change addresses dead-end mains and water-quality concerns in addition to…