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Chickasha council votes to seek IIJA transportation funds for Shannon Springs bridge
Summary
The City Council approved Resolution 2026‑04R declaring eligibility to apply to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for Transportation Alternatives Program funds under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the Shannon Springs Bridge project and authorized city staff to sign the application.
The Chickasha City Council voted to approve Resolution 2026‑04R, declaring the city eligible to apply to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for Transportation Alternatives Program funds under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to support the Shannon Springs Bridge project.
A councilmember moved to approve Resolution 2026‑04R and the motion was seconded. After brief clarification from the mayor on the IIJA acronym ("I believe it is Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act"), the council conducted a roll call and the resolution passed.
The resolution authorizes the city to submit the application for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds set forth by IIJA for the Shannon Springs Bridge project and to authorize signature on the application. The ordinance associated with this project was tabled for later consideration so staff can complete required application materials and follow procedural steps.
Councilmember roll calls during the vote were recorded on the meeting record. The motion passed by roll call; the clerk recorded affirmative votes from the council at the meeting. No additional funding details, match requirements or construction timeline were stated on the record during the meeting; staff will handle application filing with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
