HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.05.13_OEDA AgendaPUBLIC NOTICE OF THE MEETING OF THE
OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TYPE OF MEETING: Regular FILE COPY
DATE: May 13, 2010
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Owasso City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room
111 N. Main
Owasso, Oklahoma
Notice and agenda filed in the office of the City Clerk and posted on the City Hall bulletin board
at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. 0-ALL n &� Yl-/"- F. � � � f AA ^\
Chelsea`M.E. Harkins, Ecofi(tnic Development Director
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
Mr. Spriggs, Chairman
2. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for Trustee approval of the
Consent Agenda. All matters listed under "Consent" are considered by the Trustees to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion. Any Trustee may, however; remove an item
from the Consent Agenda by request. A motion to adopt the Consent Agenda is non-
debatable.
A. Approval of minutes of the April 8, 2010 Regular Meeting.
Attachment
B. Approval of claims.
Attachment
C. Acceptance of the monthly financial report.
Attachment
3. Report from the Community Development Director
Mr. Fritschen
Attachment
OEDA
May 13, 2010
Page 2
4. Report from the Public Works Director
Mr. Stevens
Attachment
5. Report from Economic Development Director
Ms. Harkins
Attachment
6. Report from OEDA Manager
Mr. Ray
7. Report from OEDA Trustees
New Business (New Business is any item of business which could not have been foreseen
at the time of posting of the agenda.)
9. Adjournment.
MEETING OF THE
OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF MEETING
Thursday, April 8, 2010
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, April 8,
2010 in the Main Conference Room at Owasso City Hall per the Notice of Public Meeting and
Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, April 5, 2010.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Spriggs called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.
PRESENT
Brian Spriggs, Chairman
Gary Akin, Secretary
Dee Sokolosky, Trustee
Dirk Thomas, Trustee
David Charney, Trustee
Frank Enzbrenner, Vice Chairman
Steve Cataudella, Trustee
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
None
STAFF
Chelsea Harkins, Economic Development Director; Roger Stevens, Public Works Director;
Karl Fritschen, Community Development Director; Juliann Stevens, Minute Clerk; Rodney Ray,
OEDA Manager;
ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR TRUSTEE APPROVAL OF THE OEDA CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of minutes of the March 11, 2010 Regular Meeting
B. Approval of claims
C. Acceptance of the monthly financial report
Mr. Thomas moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Cataudella.
AYE: Sokolosky, Charney, Spriggs, Akin, Thomas, Enzbrenner, Cataudella
NAY: None
ABSTAIN:
Motion carried 7 -0.
ITEM 3: Introduction of and report from the Community Development Director
Mr. Fritschen presented the March Building Permit Report, reviewed the Overlay
Zoning Development Concept, and provided an update on planning for the the
Quality of Life Initiative Public Meetings and Wikiplanning website.
ITEM 4: REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Mr. Stevens reviewed the status of various Public Works Department projects.
Mr. Charney leaves at 11:00 a.m.
March 11, 2010
ITEM 5: REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Ms. Harkins reviewed the Director's Report included in the agenda packet and noted
that a traffic count update is currently underway. Ms. Harkins further noted that new
aerials of the city will be taken in the upcoming weeks. A discussion was held on
business prospects for the city.
ITEM 6: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
Mr. Ray provided an update on the construction of the Highway 169 Widening
Project.
ITEM 7: REPORT FROM OEDA TRUSTEES
No Report.
ITEM 8: NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 9: ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Mr. Cataudella, seconded by Mr. Thomas, to adjourn the meeting.
AYE: Thomas, Akin, Sokolosky, Spriggs, Enzbrenner, Cataudella
NAY: None
ABSTAIN:
Motion carried 6 -0.
At 11:45 AM, the meeting was adjourned.
Juliann Stevens, Minute Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND TRUSTEES
OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FROM: CHELSEA M.E. HARKINS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: CLAIMS, OEDA
DATE: May 13, 2010
No Claims for April 2010.
Owasso Economic Development Authority
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Assets
For the Month Ending April 30, 2010
Operating Revenues
Operating Expenses:
Materials & supplies
Services & other charges
Capital outlay
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income (Loss)
Non - Operating Revenues (Expenses):
Investment income
Promissory note revenue
RAN debt service & other costs
Total non - operating revenues (expenses)
Net income (loss) before contributions and
transfers
Transfer to general fund
Change in net assets
Total net assets - beginning
Total net assets - ending
MTD YTD
$0.00 $0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.67
6.78
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.67
6.78
0.67 6.78
0.00 0.00
0.67 6.78
9,021.94
Budget
M I
NOW
1 1I
0.00
0.00
100.00
0.00
0.00
100.00
100.00
0.00
100.00
9,021.94
$9,028.72 $9,121.94
Ending
Month
April
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS (NEW CONSTRUCTION COUNTS)
Month 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
1 January 20 23 64 54 30 31 22 13 25 15 17
2 February 26 44 70 41 50 52 41 14 19 23 29
3 March 24 48 51 38 75 65 50 25 35 30 46
4 April 61 50 51 35 47 63 52 30 31 36 31
5 May 42 26 38 29 31 43 36 60 23 27 0
6 June 30 34 51 33 53 42 29 27 21 34 0
7 July 33 37 44 32 34 27 12 23 24 28 0
8 August 38 31 33 31 36 45 28 27 18 28 0
9 September 29 29 30 52 64 35 12 17 40 20 0
10 October 36 31 31 48 42 30 25 31 15 36 0
11 November 18 24 26 35 31 32 13 26 10 13 0
12 December 20 29 35 51 35 53 16 8 6 13 0
Totals 377 406 524 479 528 518 336 301 267 303 123
Year to Date 131 165 236 168 202 211 165 82 110 104 123
60,000,000
0
a
c 45,000,000
c
c 30,000,000
15,000,000 =---------------------------
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m
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New Construction Dollars
Totals for Each Year
2004 2006 2008 2010
April
Year to Date Count j
250
N 200
I
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2000
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
April
Year to Date Dollars
12
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10,000,000
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U 0
Z2000
2002 2004 2006 2008 2010
60,000,000
0
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New Construction Dollars
Totals for Each Year
2004 2006 2008 2010
CITY OF OWASSO
RESIDENTIAL LOT INVENTORY STATUS
March 31,2010
SUBDIVISION
Burberry Place (6/09)
Camelot Estates (4/07)
Champions East (05/08)
Country Estates III (3/99)
Country Estates VI (11/03)
Crescent Ridge (02/08)
Fairways V (8/99)
Fairways VI (12/00)
Falls at Garrett Creek (12/05)
Falls at Garrett Creek Amended (12/05)
Honey Creek (4/02)
Keys Landing (3/08)
Lake Valley III (09/08
Lakes at Bailey Ranch (10/07)
Maple Glen (12/08)
Nottingham Estates IV (8/01)
Nottingham Estates V (3/01)
Nottingham Hill (6/09)
Preston Lakes (12/00)
Preston Lakes III (10/04)
Remington Park II (11/04)
Sawgrass Park II (04/05)
The Summit at Southern Links (6/97)
Watercolours (12/02)
TOTALS
# OF LOTS
89
139
66
61
37
101
71
42
85
24
202
131
131
235
98
20
44
58
272
147
84
96
31
40
2304
# DEVELOPED
11
43
4
58
36
85
57
39
84
18
198
81
119
120
76
17
43
6
243
141
82
93
26
27
1707
# AVAILABLE
78
96
62
3
1
16
14
3
1
6
4
50
12
115
22
3
1
52
29
6
2
3
5
13
597
Watercolours (12/02)
The Summit at Southern Links (6/97)
Sawgrass Park II (04/05)
Remington Park II (11/04)
Preston Lakes III (10/04)
Preston Lakes (12100)
Nottingham Hill (6/09)
Nottingham Estates V (3/01)
Nottingham Estates IV (8101)
Maple Glen (12/08)
Lakes at Bailey Ranch (10/07)
Lake Valley III (09/08
Keys Landing (3/08)
Honey Creek (4/02)
Falls at Garrett Creek Amended (12/05)
Falls at Garrett Creek (12/05)
Fairways VI (12/00)
Fairways V (8/99)
Crescent Ridge (02/08)
Country Estates VI (11/03)
Country Estates III (3/99)
Champions East (05/08)
Camelot Estates (4/07)
Burberry Place (6/09)
CITY OF OWASSO
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
®Lots Developed t7 Total Lots
Ending
Month
COMMERCIAL Building
Permits
(Now
Construction
Counts)
Month
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2000
2009
2010
1 January
3
O
O
O
1
2
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4
4
1
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2 February
12
2
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5
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2
1
14
2
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11 November
8
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Totals
52
27
23
12
23
23
43
48
20
9
6
Year »mDate
17
10
a
3
11
12
24
9
10
3
6
April
Year to Date Count
OU
20
— 10
0 O
o 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
April
��ear to Date Dollars
ars]
50,000,000 -
20,000,000 -
0 LL
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
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$80,00,000
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Totals for Each Year
_
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 �
OCCUPANCY PERMITS
NAME ADDRESS STATUS APPLICATION OPENING COMPLETE
DATE DATE
JANUARY 2010
1/1/2710
Ow Track/Soccer Bldg
12901 E 86 St N
Church's
11618 E 86 St N
Larry C. Sang, Jr
12899 E 76 St N
FEBRUARY 2010
1/28/2010
Oklahoma Heart Institute
10512 N 110 E Ave #140
Hope Hospice LLC
8291 N Owasso Exp
Ruby Tuesday
11909 E 96 St N
MARCH 2010
2/17/2010
Crash Course
204 E 5 Ave
Marriott Townplace
9355 Owasso Exp
Statewide Title & Escrow
12899 E 76 St N #116
APRIL 2010
3/1/2010
Terri A. Richison
11230 N Garnett Road
Aaron's Rental
8705 N 117 E Ave
A J Medical
202 E 2 Ave
Owasso Tumbling & Cheer 507 E 2 Ave
New
1/1/2710
1/1/2710
Yes
New
1/6/2010
1/6/2010
Yes
New
1/28/2010
2/1/2010
No
New
2/4/2010
2/4/2010
Yes
New
2/17/2010
2/17/2010
No
New
2/1/2010
2/28/2010
Yes
New
3/1/2010
3/1/2010
Yes
New
3/12/2010
3/15/2010
Yes
New
3/25/2010
4/1/2010
No
New
4/15/2010
5/1/2010
No
New
4/23/2010
4/26/2010
No
New
4/28/2010
6/1/2010
No
New
4/29/2010
5/1/2010
No
PERMITS APPLIED FOR IN APRIL 2010
ADDRESS
BUILDER
ADD /ZONE
VALUE
A.S.F.
PERMIT #
DATE
10901 E 76 St N
Integrity Signs
OT /CS
5,000
50
10- 0401 -S
4/1/2010
8705 N 117 E Ave
Amax Sign
Clark Plz /CS
3,200
488
10- 0402 -S
4/1/2010
12208 E 70 St N
Strategic Builders
KeysLng /RS -3
132,000
2400
10- 0403 -X
4/1/2010
12203 E 70 St N
Strategic Builders
KeysLng /RS -3
137,500
2550
10- 0404 -X
4/1/2010
6913 N 128 E Ct
Strategic Builders
KeysLng /RS -3
137,500
2500
10- 0405 -X
4/1/2010
12207 E 69 St N
Strategic Builders
KeysLng /RS -3
137,500
2500
10- 0406 -X
4/1/2010
6908 N 123 E Ave
Strategic Builders
KeysLng /RS -3
132,000
2400
10- 0407 -X
4/1/2010
14104 E 91 St N
Strategic Builders
CLT /RS -3
127,875
2325
10- 0408 -X
4/1/2010
7006 N 121 E Ct
Denham Homes
KeysLng /RS -3
120,000
2584
10- 0409 -X
4/1/2010
11084 N 116 E Ave
Simmons Homes
MG /RS -3
85,920
1810
10- 0410 -X
4/5/2010
10545 N 117 E Ave
Simmons Homes
BBP /RS -3
130,140
2649
10- 0411 -X
4/5/2010
10018 E 95 St N
Baker Pools
FW /RS -3
37,000
222
10- 0412 -P
4/5/2010
10741 N 153 E Ave
Capital Homes
LV /RS -3
86,250
1968
10- 0413 -X
4/7/2010
9313 N 93 E Ave
Shaw Homes Inc
LBR/RS -3
178,000
2674
10- 0414 -X
4/8/2010
9308 N 95 E Ave
Shaw Homes Inc
LBR/RS -3
182,000
3614
10- 0415 -X
4/8/2010
12218 E 80 PI N
Smalygo Properties
DO/RS -3
125,000
2750
10- 0416 -X
4/8/2010
8200 N 91 E Ave
Buiilders Unlimited
McCarty Park
50,000
325
10- 0417 -C
4/8/2010
12003 E 70 St N
Money Homes LLC
KeysLng /RS -3
125,500
2738
10- 0418 -X
4/9/2010
11916 E 105 Ct N
Denny Construction
BBP /RS -3
171,300
2856
10- 0419 -X
4/13/2010
9002 N 157 E PI
Denny Construction
PL /RS -3
158,160
2636
10- 0420 -X
4/13/2010
114717 E 110 PI N
Simmons Homes
MG /RS -3
76,380
1714
10- 0421 -X
4/13/2010
11419 E 110 PI N
Simmons Homes
MG /RS -3
90,720
1965
10- 0422 -X
4/13/2010
14006 E 101 St N
Simmons Homes
CC /RS -3
124,560
2674
10- 0423 -X
4/13/2010
10813 E 124 St N
Rausch Coleman Homes
CR/RS -3
72,500
1891
10- 0424 -X
4/13/2010
10805 E 124 St n
Rausch Coleman Homes
CR/RS -3
75,000
2060
10- 0425 -X
4/13/2010
12902 E 86 St N
QuikTrip
ROC /CS
7,643
11
10- 0426 -S
4/13/2010
209 E 5 Ave
Global Signs
Unplatted
5,000
86
10- 0427 -S
4/13/2010
11425 E 110 PI N
Simmons Homes
MGRS -3
85,920
1810
10- 0428 -X
4/14/2010
11803 E 105 St N
Blue Haven Pools
SG /RS -3
25,000
355
10- 0429 -P
4/15/2010
9204 N 95 E PI
Providence Builders
LBR/RS -3
136,500
2875
10- 0430 -X
4/160010
10291 N 140 E Ct
Dolphin Pools
CC /RS -3
13,000
512
10- 0431 -P
4/16/2010
507 E 2 Ave So
Rainbow Signs
Unplatted
875
67
10- 0432 -S
4/16/2010
9046 N121 E Ave #350
RSW
Center of Ow
91,000
1804
10- 0433 -C
4/19/2010
Void
10- 0434 -X
4/20/2010
11084 N 117 E Ave
Capital Homes
MG /RS -3
86,250
1888
10- 0435 -X
4/20/2010
12204 E 69 St N
1 st Choice Builders
KeysLng /RS -3
90,000
2489
10- 0436 -X
4/20/2010
12102 E 69 St N
1 st Choice Builders
KeysLng /RS -3
90,000
2489
10- 0437 -X
4/20/2010
13505 E 92 St N
Baker Pools
NE /RS -2
45,000
665
10- 0438 -P
4/21/2010
9404 N 95 E PI
Advanced Pools
LBR/RS -3
20,000
400
10- 0439 -P
4/21/2010
11090 N 116 E Ave
Simmons Homes
MG /RS -3
76,380
1673
10- 0440 -X
4/22/2010
10729 N 153 E Ave
Capital Homes
LV /RS -3
86,250
2147
10- 0441 -X
4/26/2010
10745 N 152 E Ave
Capital Homes
LV /RS -3
86,250 1
2147
10- 0442 -X
4/26/2010
15213E 108 PI N
Capital Homes
LV /RS -3
1 86,250
1725
10- 0443 -X
4/26/2010
11084 N 115 E Ave
Capital Homes
MG /RS -3
1
702 SgFt
5 Pools
4/26/2010
31 Single Family
$3,512,855
72,389 SgFt
1 New Commercial
50,000
325 SgFt
1 Commercial Remodel
91,000
1804 SgFt
5 Signs
21,718
702 SgFt
5 Pools
140,000
2,154 SgFt
43 Building Permits
$3,818,573
77,374 SgFt
PROJECTS STATUS REPORT
City of Owasso Public Works Department
As of May 7, 2010
• E. 86th Street North Widenina (from Main Street to N. Memorial Drive
- Funding for the construction of this project is a result of a "matching grant "; 80%
ODOT funding and 20% City funding.
- An Engineering design for the project was completed in September 2008.
- The Environmental Assessment was approved by ODOT in December 2008 and
by the Federal Highway Department in February 2009.
- Staff anticipates right -of -way negotiations and utility relocations to be completed
in November 2010.
- Staff anticipates construction to begin in February 2011.
- Since last month's report, staff has continued negotiations with the
remaining four property owners. Although agreements have not been
finalized, staff anticipates obtaining three out of four parcels in the next
two weeks. The remaining parcel could possibly take up to three to four
weeks.
• E. 106TH Street North and Garnett Road Intersection Improvement Project
- A $750,000 grant from ODOT was approved February 2009.
- On March 24, 2009, Council awarded an engineering design contract with PSA
Dewberry. Engineering Design is 85% complete. PSA Dewberry submitted
final right -of -way acquisition documents to ODOT for approval in mid - April.
Final design plan review is scheduled for completion by ODOT by July of
this year.
- Staff anticipates right -of -way negotiations should be completed by
September of this year. Utility relocation will likely take 3 -6 months and
should be completed by February of next year.
- Construction is expected to begin in April of next year and completed by
October of next year.
• Tulsa Technoloav Center Road Construction Proiect /Tulsa Communitv Colleae
- On July 15, 2008, the City Council awarded an engineering agreement in the
amount of $162,500.00 Crafton, Tull, Sparks. The Engineering Design phase is
100% complete.
- Bids were received on July 17, 2009 and on July 21, 2009 a construction contract
was awarded to Becco Construction Company for $1,566,682.
- The installation of asphalt is underway and anticipates completion by the
second week of May. Road striping is scheduled to occur within a few days
following the completion of the paving. All sod and seeding has been
accomplished and the fence is nearing completion along the west side of
the roadway. The anticipated completion date for this project is mid -May.
• East 96 Street North Regional Detention (Phase II and III — Detention Facility/ Garnett
Structure Modifications)
- In March 2009, the engineering design was completed by Meshak and
Associates.
- Following the required bid process, a bid opening was held on November 9, 2009
with five bids received.
- City Council awarded a construction contract to Cherokee Builders in the amount
of $1,525,006 at the December 1, 2009 City Council meeting.
- Construction began January 11, 2010 with clearing and grubbing.
- Currently, the contractor is excavating the area in which the dam core is to
be placed as well as placing all necessary material for the offsite pad along
Garnett. This process is time consuming yet crucial to ensure the
structural integrity of the project. This project is on schedule to be
completed on budget by November of this year.
• Wastewater Treatment Plant and 117th Street Lift Station Upgrade
- In September 2008, the engineering design was completed by Greeley and
Hansen.
- A Public comment period began August 29, 2008 as required by the ODEQ, and
ended October 13, 2008.
- Following the required bid process, a bid opening was held on November 11,
2009 with four bids received.
- OPWA Trustee awarded a construction contract to BRB Contractors in the
amount of $8,465,500 at the December 1, 2009 OPWA meeting.
- The pre- construction meeting for this project occurred January 11, 2010.
- BRB contractors began mobilizing equipment the week of January 26th and were
scheduled to start construction February 1St. However, weather events pushed
the start date back approximately one week. The anticipated final completion is
scheduled to occur in February 2012.
- Currently, BRB Contractors is constructing both the new final clarifier as
well as the new digester. Improvements are being made in all areas of this
project and prep work has begun for the 117th Street Pumps Station,
oxidation ditch and new relief pump station. The contractor anticipates
completion of both the digester and clarifier by late May. This project is
currently ahead of schedule and within budget.
• East 76th Street North Sanitary Sewer Interceptor
- In March 2009, the engineering design was completed by Greeley and Hansen.
- The Environmental Process was completed in May 2009.
- Following the required bid process, a bid opening occurred on November 24,
2009 with five bids received.
- OPWA Trustee awarded a construction contract to Paragon Contractors in the
amount of $4,111,299 at the December 1, 2009 OPWA meeting.
- The pre- construction meeting for this project occurred January 7, 2010.
- Paragon contractors mobilized to the site on January 26th staging equipment.
Phase I is on schedule for Completion (North 143rd East Avenue to North 171st
East Avenue) by January 2011; and Phase 11 Completion (North 171St East
Avenue to North 193rd East Avenue) by August 2011.
Paragon Contractors is making significant headway and has reached 145th
East Avenue with installed pipe and manholes in the ground.
Approximately 4,000 linear feet of 24" pipe has been installed. This project
is currently on schedule and within budget.
• East 86th Street North and North Garnett Intersection Improvements
- A $310,000 grant from INCOG was approved in November 2009.
- In December 2009, City Manager approved an engineering design contract with
Tri -State Engineering in the amount of $24,000. The engineering design was
completed in April 2010.
- Staff does not anticipate needing to obtain right -of way nor the relocation of
utilities. Currently, the final design is being reviewed by ODOT. Staff
anticipates having ODOT approval by mid -May. Advertisement for bids is
scheduled to begin May 27th with bid opening scheduled to occur June 17th
of this year. Construction will begin in September of this year with final
completion scheduled to occur by November of this year.
Santa Fe Lift Station and Force Main Improvements
- In February 2010, the City Council awarded an engineering agreement in the
amount of $145,874 to Greely and Hansen Engineering.
- Engineering design is scheduled to be complete by December 2010.
- Staff anticipates construction is to begin in April 2011 with final completion
scheduled for December 2011.
Meadowcrest Relief Line Improvements
- In March 2010, the City Council awarded an engineering agreement in the
amount of $38,370 to Kellogg Engineering.
- The design 50% complete. They have completed the preliminary design and
identified the proposed alignment. Easement documents have been
prepared. Thus, City will begin negotiations to acquire easements.
- Engineering design and approval is scheduled to be complete by August
2010.
Staff anticipates construction to begin in November 2010 with final
completion scheduled for March 2011.
• Sports Park Water Line Installation
- The water line was completed three weeks ago. It successfully passed
pressure testing, was chlorinated, and passed the required bacteriological
sampling.
• Rayola Park Enhancements
- Plans are 98% complete and are currently being reviewed by INCOG and
Vision 2025.
- With a timely review, final plans will be completed by the end of this month.
- Bidding will commence by mid -June and a contract will be awarded in July
of this year.
- Construction should be completed by the end of October of this year.
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIR AND TRUSTEES
OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FROM: CHELSEA M.E. HARKINS
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUBJECT: DIRECTOR'S REPORT
DATE: May 13, 2010
BUSINESS UPDATE:
The Owasso Business Incubator tenant, Impact Engineering and Planning had a ribbon cutting
last month announcing the opening of their business. They have obtained and are working with a
few clients. Currently, they are working with Tulsa Public Schools on a couple field houses for
Booker T. Washington and Edison High Schools.
Staff has received a few inquiries for application for space in the Business Incubator. The recent
remodel to the facility has made it more attractive for showing and the current tenant has given
some referrals. We hope to grant more applications for occupancy this year.
Family Video is constructing their building at 86th Street and 145th Street. Staff predicts the
business to open in July 2010.
Two new Asian restaurants have entered the market. One is locating in the Garrett Creek
Shopping Center and the other is in the Owasso Towne Center.
CVS Pharmacy at 96th Street and 129th Street has started construction. Estimated completion
date is near the end of the year.
Owasso Fitness Zone has relocated their business from the Mingo Valley Shopping Center to the
former Putt-n -Jump location on 76th Street.
Staff continues recruiting efforts by sending out letters of interest and information packets to
retailers, restaurants and companies. The city is working to build and increase relationships
resulting in fruitful development in the near future.
JOB CREATION:
Creating jobs remains the primary focus on our economic development front. What qualifies
today as a "good" job? On one side of the coin, jobs are high -wage and on the other side, jobs
are low -wage. According the new economic development studies, "middle" class jobs have been
downsized, automated or gone overseas. This leaves a great effort to create jobs that bring the
kind of wages and benefits that were standard in the industrial era.
The role of economic development has evolved and expanded to include job attraction, developer
mediation and retail attraction. More importantly, especially in the state of Oklahoma, economic
development efforts have heavily focused on growing the community's tax base. This drifts into
quality of life improvements needed to attract the jobs. Meeting the needs of individuals within
a community attracts a globalized, skill -based economy.
As we turn our attention to detail and apply the "if you build it, they will come" philosophy, we
can contribute to and improve the quality of life we enjoy in Owasso today. The city is reaching
out to its investors and citizens to plan Owasso's future that leads us toward quality job creation.
Visit www.cityofowasso.com. Follow the link for Quality of Life and participate in the
www.wikiplanning.org online activity.
Staff continues to meet with prospective companies as well as existing businesses for expansion
opportunities. Recruitment has become primarily electronic as budget constraints do not permit
travel. Seeking new and innovative ways to recruit, attract, and retain jobs in Owasso is the
ongoing mission.