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Council approves Bartlesville Development Authority budget and capital improvements program
Summary
Council approved the Bartlesville Development Authority operating budget and a multi‑year CIP package that includes water‑rights purchases, equipment for public works, and priority projects funded by a recent sales‑tax extension.
The council heard presentations from the Bartlesville Development Authority and the city’s engineering director and approved both the BDA operating appropriation and the capital improvements program.
BDA President Chris Batchelder summarized recruitment and retention work, the industrial spec building under construction with a target completion in early 2027, and projects intended to position Bartlesville for manufacturing and aviation‑industry growth. He requested an FY27 appropriation of $655,088 plus cash carryover; council approved the appropriation and the annual operating contract with the BDA.
Micah Siemers, director of engineering, reviewed the proposed CIP portfolio including wastewater pump replacements, water pump and slide‑gate work, a $1.6M line item for Copan water rights, an asphalt patch truck, a backhoe excavator and a storm siren upgrade. He noted that priority projects tied to the citizens’ sales‑tax extension were identified and that the proposed capital projects for the year total several million dollars across funds. Council approved the capital improvements budget and associated motions.
