Yukon council approves TIF review, financing for fire engine and several contracts; consulting contract draws two no votes

The Yukon City Council on Feb. 17 approved multiple administrative and financial measures, including action to pursue a tax increment district review, a lease-purchase financing plan for a fire engine and several procurement items.

Resolution 2026-04: The council approved Resolution 2026-04 declaring the city’s intent to consider a tax increment district under the Local Development Act, directing staff to prepare a project plan and appoint a review committee to evaluate eligibility and fiscal impact on taxing jurisdictions. The council also approved a contract for tax increment finance counsel services with Public Finance Law Group PLLC to advise the city on TIF matters.

Fire engine financing: Council approved Resolution 2026-05 authorizing a lease-purchase agreement with PNC Bank National Association in an amount not to exceed $998,842 for acquisition of a fire engine and related documents. Council members noted the purchase is budgeted and the financing structure is separate from the approval of the purchase.

Procurements and development agreements: The council authorized staff to issue an RFP for snow and ice removal services and approved a development agreement and site access for property at 11200 Northwest 10th Street, including a third curb cut and required acceleration/deceleration lanes; the developer will perform site improvements with the city retaining inspection authority and bond security.

Consulting contract: Council approved a $4,000-per-month agreement with SCH Inc, LLC, doing business as Schwartz Strategies, LLC, for legislative and business development representation. Consultant Colby Schwartz said cities often keep individual representation in addition to OML services; Councilmembers Shelley Selby and (a second member) Schreiber recorded 'No' votes while the remainder voted 'Yes'.

Annexation: Council acknowledged receipt of a petition for annexation submitted by Patriot Land Company LLC pursuant to 11 O.S. §21-105 for property near 1922 Hundred South Yukon Parkway and directed staff to prepare an annexation ordinance to be considered at a future meeting.

Votes at a glance

- YMA consent docket (minutes 02/03/2026 & work order No. 3 with Garver, LLC): approved (roll call recorded yes). - Council consent docket (payment of claims $971,809.86; budget amendments; Air Technologies boiler bid $85,720; work order No. 3 with Garver LLC): approved (roll call recorded yes). - Ordinance number 14 86 (rezoning 221 N. 11th St.) and emergency clause: approved (roll call recorded yes). - PUD and preliminary plat for 221 N. 11th St.; setback amendment to 0 ft: approved (roll call recorded yes). - Resolution 2026-04 (TIF intent) and authorization to prepare project plan: approved (roll call recorded yes). - Agreement with Public Finance Law Group PLLC for TIF counsel: approved (roll call recorded yes). - RFP for snow and ice removal: authorized (roll call recorded yes). - Development agreement/site access 11200 NW 10th St. (third curb cut): approved (roll call recorded yes). - Resolution 2026-05 authorizing lease-purchase (fire engine) not to exceed $998,842: approved (roll call recorded yes). - Agreement with SCH Inc, LLC dba Schwartz Strategies (consulting, $4,000/month): approved; recorded No votes: Shelley Selby, Schreiber. - Petition for annexation by Patriot Land Company LLC (acknowledge receipt and direct staff to prepare ordinance): acknowledged/approved (roll call recorded yes).

The council also received a staff financial report from CFO Chris showing a total account balance of $58,530,437, ARPA funds expected to be expended by December, a February sales-tax deposit of $2.3 million and a large monthly use-tax deposit of $615,000; follow-up audit work by Crawford was described as pending.