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Vinita council OKs $225,000 ODOT road grant, police vehicle purchase and airport land authorization
Summary
The council approved an ODOT Industrial Access Road Program award for $225,000 to resurface Industrial Avenue, approved use of $86,500 in grant funds to buy a police Tahoe, and authorized staff to begin landowner outreach for runway protection zone acquisitions under Resolution 3,901.
The Vinita City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved several administrative and capital actions including a $225,000 Oklahoma Department of Transportation grant to mill and resurface Industrial Avenue, a police vehicle purchase using grant funds, and a resolution authorizing outreach to landowners about acquiring runway protection zone (RPZ) land at the Vinita Municipal Airport.
Ms. Steffenbaugh briefed the council on the ODOT Industrial Access Road Program request, saying the $225,000 award would cover milling and resurfacing approximately 0.6 miles of Industrial Avenue — which provides access to several businesses and the industrial park — and that the city would assume maintenance responsibilities following project completion. "It's a $225,000 ask, and the only responsibility on our part is to maintain the road," she said, adding there is no local match.
The council also approved Chief Johnson's request to spend previously awarded grant funds to purchase a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe and complete the upfit, citing a grant balance of $86,500 to cover the purchase and equipment.
On aviation, City Administrator Mr. Prince presented Resolution 3,901 seeking authorization to begin discussions with landowners about acquiring either fee interest or avigation easements for two tracts at the north and south ends of Runway 17/35 (described as Tract A and Tract B on the staff map). Prince said the RPZ work is tied to federal aviation requirements and that staff will consult FAA guidance and engage property owners. The council voted to approve Resolution 3,901.
All motions were approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The council then voted to enter executive session to consult with the city attorney on pending litigation under Title 25, Section 307(B)(4), identifying the matter in the meeting as City of Anita v. Tom Shelton, Craig County District Court Case Number CB2500And76.
City staff will proceed with project agreements, equipment procurement and RPZ outreach as directed and return to council with any contract documents or award packets that require formal acceptance.
