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Broken Arrow council approves consulting contracts for street plans, drainage work and silo improvements
Summary
At its May 19 meeting, the Broken Arrow City Council approved more than $154,000 for consulting agreements to design residential street rehabilitation plans, an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to allow silo improvements, and drainage projects totaling over $422,000 funded by 2018 general obligation bonds.
Mayor Deborah Wimpey summarized key actions from the Broken Arrow City Council's May 19 meeting, saying the council approved several infrastructure contracts and funding allocations affecting local neighborhoods.
The council approved more than $154,000 in agreements with consulting firms to design improvement plans for residential street rehabilitation projects in South Park Estates and Seapletchase Subdivisions, Mayor Deborah Wimpey said. “The council approved over $154,000 for agreements with consulting firms to design improvement plans for residential street rehabilitation projects in South Park Estates and Seapletchase Subdivisions,” she said.
The council also approved an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to use the railroad's right of way, which the mayor said will allow the city to move forward with minor improvements and painting of the adjacent grain silo. “We approved an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to use the railroad's right of way, which will now allow us to move forward with minor improvements and painting of the grain silo,” Wimpey said.
In addition, the council approved several drainage projects totaling more than $422,000. Mayor Wimpey said those drainage projects will be paid for with 2018 general obligation funds. The council did not provide vote tallies, mover/second names, or additional project schedules in the highlights summary; the mayor directed residents to the city website for full meeting materials and agenda detail.
The mayor closed the highlights by thanking viewers and encouraging them to check the city website for more details on these and other agenda items from Tuesday night's meeting.
