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Chickasha approves long-term lease and transfer agreement for water-plant site; council names plant for Erwin family
Summary
Council authorized a long-term lease of about 70 acres from the E. B. Joe Erwin 2012 Revocable Trust for the new water treatment plant site, approved an irrevocable transfer to the municipal authority following the lease term, and voted to name the facility the Erwin Family Water Works.
The Chickasha City Council approved a long-term lease with the E. B. Joe Erwin 2012 Revocable Trust for the site of a new water treatment plant and authorized a related irrevocable transfer that will convey the property to the Chickasha Municipal Authority at the end of the lease term. The council also voted to name the new facility the Erwin Family Water Works.
Under the lease the city will pay monthly rent of $2,500, subject to annual increases based on the consumer price index (CPI). Staff said the property totals just over 70 acres and was appraised at roughly $400,000. Council discussion identified a lease term and related arrangements; staff confirmed the lease includes an annual CPI escalation and that the transfer agreement is structured to prevent a manager of the trust from rescinding the transfer after the lease term.
Council members discussed a separate, capped allowance related to commemorating the Erwin family’s contribution. The transcript references a cost cap “not to exceed $40,000” for an entryway, piece of art or plaque and other legacy elements; staff said the final form of any memorial or naming feature would be defined in follow-up discussions with the family.
Councilors expressed appreciation for the Erwin family's willingness to work with the city and said the negotiated agreement allowed the city to avoid pursuing eminent domain. The council voted on both the lease and the irrevocable transfer; recorded roll-call votes in the meeting minutes show approval by the council.
The council then moved to formally name the plant the Erwin Family Water Works. The naming motion passed by roll call.
The transcript does not specify an exact implementation schedule for construction or capital funding for the plant in these motions; the actions in this meeting were limited to the lease, transfer authorization, and naming.
