The City of Seminole voted to declare eligibility and submit an application to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for Transportation Alternatives Program funding to build a sidewalk and a signalized crosswalk linking major community destinations.

City staff presented the proposed route, saying the project would run from the Bridal Crawford Memorial Sports Complex (Trojan Baseball Stadium) along Highway 9, cross in front of the Family Entertainment Center with a signalized crosswalk and continue east to commercial development and the Seminole State College campus. The staff presentation noted the ODOT grant would pay the majority of construction costs and outlined a local match of roughly $240,000, with $40,000 pledged each from Seminole State College, Seminole High School and the City of Seminole; staff said remaining match funds are being sought from Avitas’ grant writer.

Councilmembers asked about the grant partners and staff said Avitas is collaborating with the city’s grant writers. After discussion the council moved to approve Resolution 2026-01 and a roll-call vote recorded support from members present.

Next steps: staff will finalize the application materials, pursue remaining match funds, and submit the application to ODOT within the program deadlines.