HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.03.08_Worksession AgendaPUBLIC NOTICE OF THE MEETING OF THE
OWASSO CITY COUNCIL
TYPE OF MEETING: Special
DATE: March 8, 2011
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: Old Central Building
109 N. Birch
Notice and agenda filed in the office of the City Clerk and posted on the City Hall bulletin board
at 5:00 PM on Friday, March 04, 2011.
nn M. Stevens, Dep"uty City Clerk
AGENDA
Call to Order
Mayor Bonebrake
2. Discussion relating to City Manager Items
Mr. Ray
Attachment # 2
A. Discussion Relating to Sister City Partnership
B. Discussion on Sewer Billing for Rural Water District Customers
C. Discussion of Funding Options Related to Purchase of Police Cameras
D. Proposed Ordinance - Part 15, Traffic and Vehicles Amendments
E. IT Presentation on Future Technologies
F. City Manager Report
a. Quality of Life Initiative
b. Sales Tax Report
3. Discussion relating to Administrative Items
Ms. Bishop
Attachment # 3
A. Supplemental Appropriation for Vision 2025 Funds - Rayola Park
4. Discussion relating to Operational Items
Mr. Lehr
Attachment # 4
A. Proposed Re-zoning - Maple Glen
B. Payments to Contractors Relating to February 2011 Winter Weather Event
5. Report from City Councilors
6. Adjournment
The Ciiy Wit,out Limits.
TO: Honorable Chairman and Trustees
Owasso Public Works Authority
FROM: John W. Feary
Project Administrator, Owasso Public Works
SUBJECT: Sanitary Sewer Rates for RWD Customers
DATE: March 4, 2011
BACKGROUND:
Since 1999, the City of Owasso, Rogers County Rural Water District #3 and Washington County
Rural Water District #3 (RWD) have benefitted from a collaborative effort regarding the billing of
City of Owasso sanitary sewer customers whose water service is provided by either of the above-
mentioned districts. Currently, Rogers and Washington County Rural Water Districts' residential
customers that are on the Owasso Public Works Authority sanitary sewer system are billed for
7,200 gallons of sewer usage per month. This usage figure was determined by studying national
statistical averages. Additionally, it was determined by the Owasso Community Development
Department that the average single family residential household size within the city limits is 2.94
persons. Based on this information the average Owasso single family residential household water
usage would typically be between 7,056 and 8,820 gallons per month.
As stated above, all OPWA-RWD residential customers are billed for sewer charges on water
usage of 7,200 gallons per month. This amount is considered to be on the low end of the range
of normal usage for an average single family residential household of 2.94 persons. However, for
a household of one or two persons, 7,200 gallons could be considered high usage and for a
household of four or more, 7,200 gallons would be considered a low usage.
Current OPWA customers who are supplied water by the OPWA pay sewer rates based on their
average winter water usage from actual meter readings from December through February.
In the original agreement with the RWD, the City of Owasso agreed to pay a 10% billing and
collection fee to both water districts. This fee is calculated based on the full amount collected
by the RWD for Sewer, Refuse, Stormwater and Ambulance each month. The RWD withholds
their 10% from the monthly remittance to the City of Owasso.
Periodically, RWD customers have expressed concerns regarding the sewer consumption rate for
single family residential households. Over the past several months, the City of Owasso has
invested many hours of research and discussion to find a solution that will allow for fair and
equitable billing for all Owasso citizens.
Through a series of meetings and the collaborative efforts of the City of Owasso and the Rural
Water Districts, changes have been proposed that provide for all Owasso citizens, regardless of
water service provider, to be billed based on an average of actual consumption rates for the
rnonths of December, January, and February.
PROPOSED ACTION:
City of Owasso staff, along with Washington County and Rogers County Rural Water District
personnel, has developed a proposal to revise the current billing policies. These changes will
provide for fair, equitable, and accurate billing of our joint customers. The following proposal is a
viable means by which RWD customers using the OPWA sanitary sewer collection system will be
billed in accordance with existing billing procedures for OPWA water customers.
The concept of the original sanitary sewer policy was to charge all RWD customers 7,200 gallons
per month of sewer usage regardless of their actual water usage. The significant change in the
revised sanitary sewer billing policy will be the elimination of the assumption that the water
usage by OPWA-RWD customers is 7,200 gallons per month. With the advancement in
technology and the ease of data sharing capabilities, personnel from both entities agree that
meter reads from each single family residential customer in December, January, and February
can be used to determine average monthly sanitary sewer charges for that particular year.
While this average could and will change annually, the logistical process required is minimal.
Representatives from the City of Owasso have met with both Rural Water Districts and their
respective Information Technology Programmer to discuss the processes required for billing, and
all parties are confident that this process can be accomplished with minimal programming
changes.
The method of compensation for billing and collection services to Rogers Rural Water District #3
and Washington Rural Water District #3 will not change. The 10% fee for services already in place
will now be applied to a more accurate monthly average.
The Owasso City Attorney has reviewed the original agreement between the Owasso Public
Works Authority and both water districts and has determined that it will not be necessary for the
agreement to be revised. Pending approval by the Owasso Public Works Authority Trustees and
the Owasso City Council, staff anticipates implementing the new sanitary sewer billing policy to
become effective on or before July 1, 2011 (the start of the city's next fiscal year). This start date
will allow both entities to study and prepare for how these changes might affect the upcoming
budget cycle.
The current method of billing RWD customers at the 7,200 gallon usage rate was established
through passage of a city ordinance by the City Council and adoption of a resolution by the
OPWA. Staff has prepared an updated Ordinance which, if passed by the City Council, would
formally adopt the billing changes, and an OPWA Resolution which would officially recognize
the changes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff intends to recommend City Council approval of a new ordinance and OPWA Trustee
adoption of a new resolution that would eliminate the assumed consumption amount for RWD
customers.
ATTACHMENT:
A. Proposed Ordinance
B. Proposed OPWA Resolution
CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PART 17, UTILITIES, CHAPTER 1, WATER, SEWER AND SANITATION
SYSTEMS, SECTION 17-110, SEWER RATES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING SAME BY REMOVING SUB-SECTION (A)(1) WHICH
ESTABLISHED AN ASSUMED USAGE OF 7200 GALLONS PER MONTH FOR RESIDENTIAL RURAL
WATER DISTRICT CUSTOMERS, AND NOW PROVIDING THAT RURAL WATER DISTRICT CUSTOMERS
SHALL BE CHARGED THE SAME RATES UTLIZING THE SAME METHODOLOGIES AS WATER SERVICE
CUSTOMERS.
THIS ORDINANCE AMENDS PART 17, CHAPTER 1, OF
ORDINANCES BY AMENDINGSECTION 17-110.
THE CITY OF OWASSO CODE OF
HOMA, THAT, TO-WIT:
SECTION ONE (1): Part Seventeen, Util
Systems, Section 17-110, Sewer Rates, of
Oklahoma, shall be amended as follows:
SECTION 17-110
A. All users of the mt
minimum of $6.97 per rr
effective 10/01/2010. F
indirectly by measuring
months as described be
may be determined by
indirect method. In the
establish an
with a mete
a typical fa
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A user of a simi
v of four vVith
ter, Sewer and Sanitation
es of the City of Owasso,
ally owned wastewater treatment system shall be charged a
plus a charge of $2.55 per 1,000 gallons of wastewater flow
single-family users, wastewater flow shall be determined
jantity of water received by the user during three (3) winter
=or users other than single-family reside ntia1,wastewaterflow
uring the quantity of water received each month or by the
>f users not on a metered basis, the utility superintendent shall
;onsumption based on a comparison of the non-metered use
r class. Example: A non-metered family of four compared to
Wafer meter to establish water consumption.
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B. User charge schedule. As the BOD, suspended solids, and other pollutant
concentrations discharged shall be approximately equal for all domestic users, users shall be
charged on a volume basisin accordance with the following formula:
Cu= Cb + (Vu) (K) (Ct/Vt)
(Based on Model No. 1, 40 CFR 35, Appendix B)
Symbols and definitions:
Cu = A user's charge per unit of time.
Cb = A user's base minimum charge (for debt retirement, billing, administration,
etc.) per unit of time.
Ct = Total operation, maintenance and replace (O, M & R) costs per unit of
time.
Vt = Total volume contribution from all users per unit of time including
extraneous flows.
Volume contribution from a L
determined indirectly by meas
user. During the year there is in
used for lawn and garden we
sewer system loading and ther
as a part of Vu. During the w
water used by each user is'aK
wastewater discharged (lawn
average of these three (3) wint+
charae for each user and will
>er per unit of time. This value shall be
ring the quantity of water received by the
>reased water consumption due to water
ering. This water does not contribute to
.fore this water should not be considered
Ater months (Dec. - Feb.) the quantity of
proximately the same as the quantity of
and garden watering minimized). An
.r months will give a uniform monthly sewer
only need to be computed once each
flows in estimated user
(300) mg/I, the susr
concentrations ex
sewage, a surcnc
calculated by the
charges. For any user, when the BOD exceeds three hundred
lids exceeds three hundred (300) mg/I, or when other pollutant
ange of concentrations of these pollutants in normal domestic
be added to the basic charge. This surcharge shall be
formula:
Cs = (Bc(B) + Sc(S) + Pc(P) Vu
(Based on Model No. 2, 40 CFR 35, Appendix B)
Symbols and definitions:
Cs = A surcharge for wastewaters of excessive strength.
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Bc = O&M cost for treatment of a unit of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD).
B = Concentration of BOD from a user above 300 mg/I.
Sc = O&M for treatment of a unit of suspended solids (SS).
S = Concentration of SS from a user above 300 m
Pc = O&M cost for treatment of a unit of any
P = Concentration of any pollutant
determined on case-by-case ba
Vu = Volume contributions from a
a base level to be
D. Toxic pollutant charges. Each user that discharges any toxic pollutants which
cause an increase in the cost of managing the effluent or the sludge of the treatment works
shall pay for such increased costs.
E. Charges for extraneous flows. The costs of operation and maintenance for all
flows not directly attributable to users (such as infiltration/inflow) shall be distributed among
users on the same basis as..operation, maintenance and replacement charges. (See
correction factor, K.)
F. Users will h
date of billing. Users
charges and will be c
metered water servic
at the rate establishe
be notified in writing
unless the account i!
assist as reauired in tl
the sewer use rc
treatment servi
replacement c
mthly basis with payment due ten (10) days after the
ter service will be billed on the same notice as water
eparate entry. Users of the wastewater system not on
ionthly on an individual notice for wastewater service
k. Users with delinquent accounts of thirty (30) days will
that water or wastewater services will be terminated
city clerk will utilize the law enforcement agency to
Management of the user charge system.
notified at least annually, in conjunction with the regular bill, of
ortion of the user charges which are attributable to wastewater
all be broken down to show the operation, maintenance and
ble to that user.
H. A financial management system shall be established and maintained by the city
to document compliance with federal regulations pertaining to the user charge ordinance.
The system will account for all revenues generated and expenditures for operation,
maintenance and replacement.
1. The user charge ordinance shall be reviewed at least annually regarding the
wastewatercontribution of users and user classes, the total costs of operation, maintenance
and replacement of the treatment works, and its approved user charge system. The
charges for users or user classes shall be revised to accomplish the following:
1. Maintain the proportionate distribution of operation, maintenance and
replacement costs among users and user classes;
2. Generate sufficient revenue to pay the total op
replacement costs necessary to the proper operation, mair
of the collection and treatment system;
3. Apply excess revenues collected fro
operation and maintenance attributable to that
shall be adjusted accordingly; and
4. Apply excess revenues from the ope
the costs of operation, maintenance and repla
shall be adjusted accordingly.
SECTION TWO (2): REPEALER
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in
the extent of the conflict only.
SECTION THREE (3): SEV
If any part or parts of tf
remaining portion shall
SECTION FOUR (4): DEC
The-provisions of this or(
passage as provided L
SECTION FIVE (5): COE
This ordinance, as ame
Owasso Code of Ordir
etc.) to
the rates
re hereby repealed to
constitutional, invalid or ineffective, the
nain in full force and effect.
ome effective thirty (30) days from the date of final
, shall be codified in Part 17, Chapter 1, as section 17-1 10 in the
Dn, maintenance and
nce and replacement
ers to the costs of
year, and the rates
lease, sludge
the next year,
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma on the day of
, 201 1.
Sherry Bishop, City Clerk
APPROVED as to form a
Doug Bonebrake, Mayor
of 2011.
s
OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
ESTABLISHING SANITARY SEWER AND REFUSE RATES FOR RURAL WATER DISTRICT
CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA.
WHEREAS, the Owasso Public Works Authority ("OPWA") desires to establish rates for rural water
district customers within the corporate limits of the City of Owasso who utilize sanitary sewer and refuse
services of the Owasso Public Works Authority, Owasso, Oklahoma.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY,
that the following sanitary sewer and refuse rates are hereby established for rural water district
customers within the corporate limits of the City of Owasso:
Residential and commercial rural water district customers shall be c
same methodologies for sanitary sewer and refuse services that ai
be increased or changed, by the Trustees of the Owasso Public W
service and residential refuse customers within the City of Owasso.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
Authority.
arged the same rates utilizing the
established, or thereafter as may
ks Authority, as charged to water
of the Owasso Public Works
Doug Bonebrake, Chairperson
Julie Lombardi, Authority Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
The city Wirut Limits.
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Owasso
FROM: Dan Yancey
Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Acquisition of Personal Video Cameras for Police Personnel
DATE: March 4, 2010
BACKGROUND:
Over the past four years the Owasso Police Department has been utilizing in-car video cameras
in patrol cars. Currently, about one-third of the department's patrol fleet is equipped with these
cameras. In-car video has proven to be a valuable asset to individual officers and the
department as a whole; however, there are limitations to a fixed camera system that remains in
the car. This fixed system does not allow the officer to film activity that occurs away from the car.
Since the majority of police activity does not occur in front of the police car, the majority of
incidents officers respond to are not captured on video. Additionally, the department has been
limited in the ability to purchase in-car video due to the high cost of the individual systems. This
cost limitation has prevented the department from equipping each member of the patrol
division with a camera system.
Recognizing the above limitations of in-car video, Department staff began researching
alternatives to in-car video with the goal of identifying video options that would stay with the
officers when they left their patrol cars. This research identified a broad range of video systems
that could be attached to an officer's uniform and record events anywhere the officer went.
Research of these "Personal video cameras" revealed many benefits, the primary being that the
portability of these cameras would allow an officer to film all of their contact with citizens. This
ability would enhance officer safety, increase prosecution rates, improve public perception,
reduce officer complaints, and enhance training. In-car video systems have already proven
invaluable in resolving citizen complaints and reducing civil liability; therefore, it is believed that
Personal video cameras will have a greater impact in these areas due to their portability. in
addition, Personal video cameras are much less expensive compared to in-car video, which
would allow more cameras to be deployed by officers in the field. On average, the department
could purchase six Personal video carneras for the price of one in-car .system.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:
A Request for Proposals (RFP) was sent to three different vendors. Responses to the RFP are due
no later than March 7, 2011. The RFP identified required specifications for the Personal video
cameras, and results of those requests will be presented at the ".'larch 8, 2011 Council Work
Session.
COMMENTS:
Preliminary pricing estimates received from vendors during the evaluation of the Personal Video
System process suggest that the total project price would not exceed $45,000
FUNDING:
Departmental budgets within the general fund have been reviewed for any appropriations that
could possibly be redirected to the police department for this purchase. Funding in the amount
of $23,000 (primarily due to a currently vacant position) has been identified as available. A
supplemental appropriation of $22,000 from the general fund reserves for the balance of this
purchase would be needed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff intends to bring a recommendation to the regular meeting of the Owasso City Council on
March 15, 2011 for approval to purchase if quote conditions are met and a recommendation to
approve a supplemental appropriation of $22,000 in the police department.
V
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Owasso
FROM: Julie Trout Lornbardi
City Attorney
SUBJECT: Proposed Amendments to Part 15, Traffic and Vehicles, of the Owasso Code of
Ordinances.
DATE: March 4, 2011
BACKGROUND:
Staff is currently making preparations to publish the Owasso Code of Ordinances online from the
City's website. Prior to making the Code available online, staff has determined that several
parts, chapters and sections within the Code are in need of amendment or repeal. In some
instances, applicable state law serving as the authority and foundation for an ordinance has
changed, thereby requiring amendment of that ordinance. Other ordinances within the Code
are either outdated, inapplicable or in opposition to common custom or practice and not
enforced. Recognizing that the Code of Ordinances governing the City of Owasso should be as
current and consistent with both state law and actual practice as possible, it is desirable to
discern where revisions and updates are necessitated within the Code and make changes
before the Code is made accessible online.
Revisions to the specific sections within Part 15, Traffic and Vehicles, are recommended prior to
online publication:
15-103 DEFINITIONS:
Revision has been made to (4) to include church buses within the general definition of a "bus"
as that term is used within sections of the Code governing traffic, vehicles and driving. Section
15-103 substantially mirrors 47 O.S. § 1-105 of the Oklahoma State Statutes, which was amended
several years ago to specifically make the general definition of "bus" inclusive of church buses in
the state traffic code. Due to the change in state law, it is suggested that the corresponding
city ordinance also be amended to reflect that change.
Revision has also been made to (25) in this ordinance expanding the definition of "police
officer," as that term is used within Code sections pertaining to traffic, vehicles and driving. The
added language would include authorized officers from other law enforcement agencies and
officers from other jurisdictions who have been cross-deputized as peace officers within the City
of Owasso. The Chief of Police has requested and recommended this addition to Section 15-
103(25) so that traffic citations issued and arrests made in Owasso by authorized officers from
other agencies will be legally valid and enforceable.
15-215 AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES:
Section 15-215(C) grants exemptions from certain traffic laws to drivers of ernergency vehicles
when responding to an emergency or in pursuit of a suspected violator of the law. Section 15-
215(C) currently states that these exemptions are applicable only when an emergency vehicle is
using both visual and audible signals (lights & sirens). The state statute upon which this
ordinance is based, 47 O.S. § 1 1-106, has been amended and now specifically provides that an
emergency vehicle must use an audible signal or red and blue flashing lights. Failure to amend
the City's ordinance in conformance with the statute potentially subjects the City to liability if an
emergency vehicle employing only visual or auditory signals rather than both is involved in a
traffic accident while responding to an emergency call. In that situation, an opposing party
could likely establish that the emergency vehicle failed to comply with the City's own governing
ordinance.
15-216 OPERATION OF VEHICLES ON APPROACH OF AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES:
Section 15-216(B) also addresses the use of emergency vehicles and amends the language to
conform with 47 O.S. §11-106 by specifically stating that a police officer operating an
emergency vehicle in response to a crime in progress is not required to use audible signals as
they proceed to the call. Under certain circumstances, police officers responding to a crime in
progress may wish to make a silent approach.
15-217 ACCIDENTS, DUTY TO STOP:
Section 15-217(B) currently provides that a vehicle involved in a traffic accident must report the
accident to the police department if it is apparent that the damage to any vehicle or other
property exceeds three hundred ($300) dollars. This ordinance is based upon 47 O.S. § 10-108
which sets the threshold dollar amount of mandatory reporting following a vehicle accident.
This dollar amount is subject to change by the State Legislature, thus it is preferable to remove
and replace provisions within the City's Code specifying dollar amounts with language that
generically sets the amount as "provided by State law."
15-223 DISPOSITON AND RECORDS OF TRAFFIC CITATIONS WARRANTS AND COMPLAINTS:
Proposed deletion of language within Section 15-223(A) merely removes from this ordinance a
requirement that an officer who issues a traffic citation deliver the citation to his or her superior
officer for delivery to the municipal court. Per current policy and practice, each officer directly
delivers citations he or she has issued to the municipal court individually rather than to their
superior officer.
The proposed amendment to sub-section (D) of Section 15-223 allows a police officer or
employee to correct or supplement information contained on a traffic citation. That section
currently prohibits all alteration or defacement of a citation. A practical exception allowing
correction and supplementation is desired.
15-306 INSPECTION OF VEHICLES:
The Oklahoma Legislature repealed the statute requiring all vehicles to undergo an annual
inspection and display a valid inspection sticker. Sections 15-306 (A) - (C) mirror the language of
the now defunct law and, thus, are outdated and inapplicable. However, in an effort to ensure
the safety and operability of vehicles driven on public streets, state law enables law
enforcement in 47 O.S. § 13-102 to identify vehicles that are clearly unsafe or have equipment so
in need of repair that they pose a hazard to other users of the street. That statute authorizes an
officer, with reasonable cause, to stop a vehicle for the purpose of performing an inspection. If
the vehicle is found to be unsafe or contains faulty equipment, the officer may issue a citation. If
the driver makes the necessary repairs within ten (10) days from the date the citation is issued
the court shall dismiss the charges without assessment of any costs to the driver. However, the
vehicle may not be operated on the streets, except to return the vehicle to the owner's home or
take it to a repair shop, once the citation has been issued. Vehicles with serious mechanical
defects that pose a significant hazard to other users of the street may be towed from the
location where the citation was issued to a garage for repair rather than be driven.
The underpinning of the state statute is a desire to identify vehicles being operated with such
faulty equipment and so in need of repair that they create serious safety risks to the vehicle's
driver and others on the road. Staff proposes amendment of Section 15-306 removing defunct
language requiring annual vehicle inspections and up-to-date vehicle inspection stickers and
replacement of that language with the provisions in 47 O.S. § 13-102 detailing when inspection
of a vehicle may be performed by a police officer and the recourse available to the driver in
the event the vehicle is found to be in unsafe mechanical condition.
15-307 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF BRAKES:
Repeal of Section 15-307 is recommended because its subject matter is adequately addressed
in Section 15-306 detailed above, thereby rendering this section duplicative and unnecessary.
15-402 SCHOOL ZONES:
The proposed amendment to Section 15-402(A) increases the maximum speed limit that may be
imposed in a school zone from thirty-five (35) to forty-five (45) miles per hour. This change is
compelled by the forty-five (45) mile per hour speed limit in effect in the Barnes Elementary
School zone. This change would only increase the maximum speed that the City may deem
appropriate for a particular school zone and in no way would operate to increase or change
the existing speed limit in any other school zone. However, given that the City has designated
the school zone adjacent to Barnes Elementary on 76th Street as a forty-five (45) mile per hour
zone, amendment of this ordinance is needed.
15-515 OVERTAKING AND PASSING IN SCHOOL ZONES:
The proposed amendment to Section 15-515(A) removes the time designation of 8:00 A.M. to
4:00 P.M. from the prohibition against passing other vehicles in a school zone and instead
provides that such action is prohibited at any time when schools are in session.
15-540 LOADS ON VEHICLES:
Repeal of Section 15-540(C) is recommended because that sub-section's subject matter is
adequately addressed in sub-sections (A) and (B). For clarity and to prevent confusion, it is
recommended that sub-section (C) be removed from this ordinance.
15-1315 NIGHTTIME DRIVING OF SCOOTERS:
Repeal of Section 15-1315 is recommended. This section is outdated and the Police Department
does not believe enforcement of this section is either desirable or necessary.
PROPOSED ACTION:
Adoption of a proposed ordinance amending Part 15, Traffic and Vehicles, Sections 15-103, 15-
215, 15-216, 15-217, 15-223, 15-306, 15-307, 15-402, 15-515, 15-540 and 15-1315 of the Owasso
Code of Ordinances.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff intends to recommend City Council approval of a proposed ordinance, amending Part 15,
Traffic and Vehicles, Sections 15-103, 15-215, 15-216, 15-217, 15-223, 15-306, 15-307, 15-402, 15-
515, 15-540 and 15-1315 of the Owasso Code of Ordinances.
ATTACHMENT:
A. Proposed Ordinance
CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PART 15, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES,
CHAPTER 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 2, ENFORCEMENT,
CHAPTER 3, VEHICLE EQUIPMENT, CHAPTER 4, SPEED REGULATIONS,
CHAPTER 5, DRIVING, OVERTAKING, PASSING AND CHAPTER 13,
MOTORCYCLES, SECTIONS 15-103,15-215,15-216,15-217,15-223,15-306,15-
307, 15-402, 15-515, 15-540 AND 15-1315 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS
AS SET FORTH BELOW.
THIS ORDINANCE AMENDS PART 1.5, CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, 4, S & 13 OF THE
CITY OF OWASSO CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING THE SECTIONS
NAMED ABOVE AND TO BE CODIFIED AS SHOWN BELOW.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THI
OKLAHOMA, THAT, TO-WIT:
SECTION ONE (1):
Provisions, of the C
amended as follows:
SECTION 15-103
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CITY OF OWASSO,
Chapter One, General
asso, Oklahoma, shall be
v highway ordinarily located in the interior portion
for service or delivery purposes at the rear of stores,
s a motor vehicle constructed, reconstructed or arranged
ill, sick, or injured persons;
3. "Bicycle" means a device propelled by human power upon which any person
may ride, having two (2) tandem wheels, either of which is more than twenty (20) inches
in diameter;
4. "Bus" means every motor vehicle, including, church buses, designed for
carrying more than ten (10) passengers and used for the transportation of persons, and
every motor vehicle, other than a taxicab, designed and used for the transportation of
persons for compensation. A"c;hureb bus" is ari bus operated by a uouprofit
religious organization which transports persons including sebool-age children to
and from religious activities;
5. "Controlled access highway" means every highway, street or roadway in
respect to which owners or occupants of abutting lands and other persons have no legal
right of access to or from the same except at such points only and in such manner as may
be detennined by the public authority having jurisdiction over such highway, street or
roadway;
6. "Commercial vehicles" means every vehicle designed, maintained, or used
primarily for the transportation of property;
7. "Center lane" means any clearly marked
marked and no cars are parked on the roadway, the
between the curbs or traveled portion of the roadw,
are parked on one side of the roadway only, then the
the side of the parked vehicle or vehicles toward
roadway. If vehicles are parked on each side of
equally distanced from the edges of the parked vehi(
center lane. If the center lane is not
n the center lane is equally distanced
ay. In the event a vehicle or vehicles
center lane is equally distanced from
the street and curb on the opposite
the roadway, then the center lane is
8. "Cross walk" means that
the connections of the lateral line
measured from the curbs; or in the
roadway. "Cross walk" also mea:
elsewhere distinctly indicated for psurface;
intersection included within
)pposite sides of the street
the edges of the traversable
dway at an intersection or
-s or other markings on the
9. "Drive" or "to drive" means to drive, operate or be in actual physical control
of a vehicle;
"Driver or operator" means a person who drives or is in actual physical
a vehicle;
11. "Emergency" means an unforeseeable occurrence of temporary duration
causing or resulting in an abnormal increase in traffic volume, cessation or stoppage of
traffic movement, or creation of conditions hazardous to normal traffic movement,
including fire, storm, accident, riot, or spontaneous assembly of large numbers of
pedestrians in such a maiuler as to impede the flow of traffic;
12. "Emergency vehicle" or "authorized emergency vehicle" means vehicles of
the fire department, police vehicles and ambulances;
13. "Highway," See Street;
14. "Intersection" means:
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a. The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral
curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadway of two
(2) streets, which join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the
area within which vehicles traveling upon different streets join at any other
angle, may come in conflict; or
b. Where a street includes two (2) roadways thirty (30) feet or more apart,
then every crossing of each roadway of such divided street by an intersecting
street, shall be regarded as a separate intersection. In the event such
intersecting street also includes two (2) roadways thirty (30) feet or more
apart, then every crossing of two (2) roadways of such streets shall be
regarded as separate intersections;
15. "Laned roadway" means a roadway which is divided into two (2) or more
clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic;
"Limited access highway", see
17. "Loading zone" means a space
use of vehicles during the loading or unloa
loading zone is a loading zone for the e.~
unloading of freight; a passenger curb lo,
use of vehicles during the loading or unloa,
18. "Limit
traffic areas and li
than a
not me
21. "Off
mean Central S
city;
,urb reserved for the exclusive
;ers or material. A freight curb
vehicles during the loading or
loading zone for the exclusive
parking areas, loading zones and non-
for stopping where stops are required;
notor bicycle" mean a motor vehicle, other
use of the driver and designed to travel on
the ground, but excluding a tractor;
means every vehicle which is self-propelled and every
y electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but
" shall mean whenever certain hours are named herein they shall
ime, or Daylight Savings Time, as may be in current use in the
22. "Official traffic control device" means all signs, signals, markings, and
devices not inconsistent with this ordinance, placed or erected by authority of a public
body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, wading, or guiding
traffic;
23. "Park or parking" means the standing of a vehicle whether occupied or not,
otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of, and while actually engaged in loading or
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unloading merchandise or passengers, providing such loading and unloading is in an
authorized place;
24. "Pedestrian" means any person afoot;
25. "Police officer" means every officer of the municipal police department, or
any officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic, or to make arrests for violation of
traffic regulations including authorized officers from other law enforcement agencies
and officers who have been cross-deputized by the City of Owasso;
26. "Private road or roadway" means a way or place in private ownership or
leading to property in private ownership and used for vehicular traffic by the owner and
those having express or implied permission from the owner;
27. "Railroad" means a carrier of persons or property upon cars other than
streetcars operated upon stationary rails;
28. "Railroad train" means a steam engine, electric or other motor, with or without
cars coupled thereto, operated upon rails, except streetcars;
29. "Residence district" n
highway not comprising a business
30. "Right-of-
the right of one veh
another vehicle or pc
and proximity as to 1
other;
for
32. "Safet
the exclusive use
adequate signs as
to and including a
the immediate use of the roadway. It is
d in a lawful manner in preference to
such circumstances of direction, speed
on unless one grants precedence to the
portion of a street improved, designed, ordinarily used
he shoulders. In the event a street includes two (2) or
n roadway, as used herein, shall refer to any such
Such roadways, collectively;
means the area or space officially set apart within a roadway for
!destrians and which is protected or is so marked or indicated by
plainly visible at all times, while set apart as a safety zone;
33. "School bus" means every motor vehicle owned by a public or governmental
agency and operated for the transportation of children to or from school or privately
owned and operated for compensation for the transportation of children to or from
school; provided, however, that this definition of "school bus" shall not be extended to
include buses normally used in city transit which may be used part time for the
transportation of school children during some portion of the day;
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34. "School zone" means all streets or portions of streets immediately adjacent to
a school, or school ground, where same is adjacent and for a distance of three hundred
(300) feet in each direction;
35. "Sidewalk" means that portion of a street between the curb lines or at lateral
lines of the roadway and adjacent property lines, intended for use of pedestrians;
36. "Stand" or "standing" means any stopping or halting of a vehicle whether
occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually
engaged in receiving or discharging passengers;
"Stop," when required, shall mean the comp
38. "Stop or stopping," when prohibited,
a vehicle whether occupied or not, except when
traffic or in compliance with the direction of a pol
39. "Street" or "highway" means the ei
every way when any part thereof is open to the
travel;
40. "Through street or hi
portion thereof at the entrances to
momentarily of
flict with other
Teen the boundary lines of
c for purposes of vehicular
boulevard or highway or
ng streets or highways is required by law
or crossing; and
•ians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles and other
gether, while using any highway or street for purpose
42. '
used for the
43. '
same street;
s or signals" mean any device legally authorized and
warning or guiding traffic;
a turn by which a vehicle reverses its course of travel on the
44. "Vehicle" means every device in, upon, or by which any person or property
is, or may be transported, or drawn, upon a highway or street, except devices moved by
human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
State Law Reference: Definitions, state traffic code, 47 O.S. Sections 1-101 et seq.
SECTION TWO (2): Part Fifteen, Traffic and Vehicles, Chapter Two,
from movement;
,essary to avoid
officer or traffic
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Enforcement, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, shall he
amended as follows:
SECTION 15-215 AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES
A. The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an
emergency call or when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law or
ordinance or when responding to but not upon returning from a fire alarm, may exercise
the privileges set forth in this section, but subject to the conditions stated in this section.
B. The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may do any of the following
when in pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law or ordinance or when
responding to but not upon returning from a fire alarm:
1. Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of this part;
2. Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing
down as may be necessary for safe operation;
3. Exceed the maximum speed
endangered; or
Disregard
as life or property is not
movement or turning in
visual signals as required by low,
king red or
signal or of flashing blue lights or a combination of bashing reel and blue
an au
equipped with or disp y
D. The provisions of this section shall not relieve the driver of an authorized
emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons,
nor shall such provisions protect the driver from the consequences of his reckless
disregard for the safety of others.
C. The exemptions granted in this section to an authorized emergency vehicle
shall apply only when the driver of any such vehicle is making use of audible an
lights except that thorized emergency vehicle operated as a police vehicle need not
be e la a red light visible from in front of the vehicle.
State Law Reference: Emergency vehicle driving rules, 47 O.S. Section 11-106.
SECTION 15-216 OPERATION OF VEHICLES ON APPROACH OF
AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES
A. Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use
of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of the laws of this state, or of a
police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, the driver of
every other vehicle shall yield the right of way and shall immediately drive to a position
4.
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is properly and lawfully making use of an audible
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parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of
any intersection, and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized
emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.
B. This section shall not be construed to require an officer operating a police
vehicle properly and lawfully in response to a crime in progress to use audible
signals, nor shall it operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle
from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.
State Law Reference: Authorized emergency vehicles and their equipment, 47 O.S.
Sections 11-106, 12-218; approach of emergency vehicles, 47 O.S. Section 11-405.
SECTION 15-217 ACCIDENTS, DUTY TO STOP,
A. The driver of any vehicle involved
death of any person or damage to any vehich
vehicle at the scene of such accident, or as clos(
at the scene of the accident until he has given hi
vehicle and shall upon request exhibit his drip
driver or occupant of, or person attending, any
any person injured in such accident reasonali
making arrangement for the carrying of such pf
for medical and surgical treatment if it is appal
such is requested by the injured person. ; I
obstructing traffic more than is necessary.
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resulting in bodily
to one vehicle or t
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possible, return to and remain
ess and the registration of his
to the person injured or the
ded with, and shall render to
including the carrying or
hysician, surgeon or hospital
treatment is necessary, or if
tob shall be made without
e which is in any manner involved in an accident
h of any person, or in which it is apparent that damage
-rty is in excess of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00)
law, shall, as soon as practicable, report such accident
department. If a driver makes out a written report of
police department as soon as practicable after the
►rwarded to the state department of public safety in
iver shall be deemed to be in compliance with this
C. Any person failing to stop or to comply with any of the requirements of this
section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof may be fined as
provided in Section 1-108 of this code.
State Law Reference: Accident reports, 47 O.S. Sections 10-101 et. seq.
SECTION 15-223 DISPOSITION AND RECORDS OF TRAFFIC CITATIONS,
WARRANTS, AND COMPLAINTS
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A. Every police officer upon issuing a traffic citation to an alleged violator of any
provision of the motor vehicle laws of this state or any traffic law of this city shall
deposit the original and a duplicate copy of the citation with his immediate superior
officer, who shall cause the original to be delivered to the municipal court.
B. Upon the filing of the original citation in the municipal court, the citation may
be disposed of only by trial in the court or by other official action by a judge of the court,
including forfeiture of bail or by payment of a fine.
C. The chief of police shall maintain a record of all warrants issued by the
municipal court which are delivered to the police department for service, and of the final
disposition of the warrants.
D. No member of the police department or other officer or public employee
shall dispose of, alter, or deface a traffic citation or any copy thereof, or the record of the
issuance or disposition of any traffic citation, complaint, or warrant, other than to
correct or supplement information contained in the document, in a manner other than
as required in this chapter.
SECTION THREE (3): P:
Vehicle Equipment, of the i
shall be amended as follows:
SECTION 15-306
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equipment that i±
vehicle is not prod
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Vehicles, Chapter Three,
City of Owasso, Oklahoma,
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isle is unsafe or not equipped as required by law, contains
in prober adjustment or repair or that the operator of the
licensed, require the driver to strop and submit Me.= vehicle to
as n€ay be appropriate.
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officer making the inspection may give the driver a notice of arrest or written
warning. Any person prodaaeiaag proof within ten (10) working days from the date
the citation was issued that a condition or equipment for which the person was cited
as defective, €nissing, prohibited, improper, unauthorized or otherwise in violation
of this section has been remedied shall be entitled to dismissal of the charges without
assessment of court costs.
C. No person shall operate or cause to be operated any vehicle or
combination of vehicles after notice of arrest or written warning has been issued of
unsafe condition or that the vehicle is not equipped as required by law, except -,is
may be necessary to return such vehicle or combination of vehicles to the residence
or place of business of the owner or driver if' within a distance of twenty (20) miles
or to a garage until the vehicle and its equipment have been made to conform with
the requirements of this section. 1- ;
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ch would be hazardous to other users of the streets if the
a the place of inspection shall be towed to a garage for
charge, tow charge or storage charge for the repair, removal
[e shall be the obligation of the owner or operator.
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adjusted as to operate as equally as praefleable ~vith respeet to the wheels on.
opposite sides of the vehiele.
SECTION FOUR (4): Part Fifteen, Traffic and Vehicles, Chapter Four, Speed
Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, shall be
amended as follows:
SECTION 15-402 SCHOOL ZONES
A. The speed in school zones shall be as posted. The maximum speed limit shall
be thirty five 35' forte-five: (45) miles per hour.
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B. No vehicle shall be allowed to park in a posted school zone.
State Law Reference: Local authority to set speed limits, 47 O.S. § 15-102 and §
11-803.
SECTION FIVE (5): Part Fifteen, Traffic and Vehicles, Chapter Five, Driving,
Overtaking, Passing, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma,
shall be amended as follows:
SECTION 15-515 OVERTAKING AND PASSING IN SCHOOL ZONES
A. No driver of a vehicle shall pass any other vehicle which is in motion and
being driven in the same direction in any school zone between the hours of Q.nn A.M.
and 4!00 F.M. on all when schools are in session.
B. Wherever a school zone is local
into three (3) or more clearly marked Ian
roadway has been divided into two (2) or
shall be allowed to pass slower moving veh
passing does not involve a change of lane in
A. No vehicle
constructed or loaded
blowing or otherwise
purpose of securing tr,
in cleaning or maintaii
ane street which is divided
vhere the right half of the
n one-way streets, vehicles
in the same direction where
d on any highway unless the vehicle is so
is load from dropping, shifting, leaking,
xept that sand may be dropped for the
-ubstances may be sprinkled on a roadway
rate on any highway any vehicle with any load unless the
is securely fastened so as to prevent the covering or load
or in any manner a hazard to other users of the highway.
cinders, or other loose material susceptible to blowing or
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SECTION SIX (6): Part Fifteen, Traffic and Vehicles, Chapter Thirteen,
Motorcycles, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, shall be
amended as follows:
SECTION 15-1315 NIGHTTIME DRIVING OF SCOOTERS - RLPI AL
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SECTION SEVEN (7): REPEALER
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed
to the extent of the conflict only.
SECTION EIGHT (8): SEVERABILITY
If any part or parts of this ordinance are deemed
the remaining portion shall not be affected but sha
SECTION NINE (9): DECLARING AN
The provisions of this ordinance
final passage as provided by state
SECTION TEN (10): CODIFICA'
The City of Ow
codified in Part 15
217, 15-223, 15-Y
ATTEST:
or ineffective,
effect.
(30) days from the date of
hereby amended as shown above and
3 as sections 15-103, 15-215, 15-216, 15-
5-540 & 15-1315.
, Oklahoma on the
Doug Bonebrake, Mayor
Sherry Bishop, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED as to form and legality this day of
day of
2011.
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Julie Lombardi, City Attorney
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The cit ut Limits.
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Owasso
FROM: Angela Hess
Finance Director
SUBJECT: Supplemental Appropriation of Vision 2025 Funds
Rayola Park Improvements
DATE: March 4, 2011
BACKGROUND:
On September 9, 2003, residents of Tulsa County approved a levy for the collection of an
additional one cent tax (Vision 2025) to provide revenue for, among other things, capital
improvements for community enrichment projects throughout Tulsa County.
In March of 2004, the Owasso City Council approved funding for a Downtown/Neighborhood
Project in the amount of $1,143,463 as part of the city's Capital Improvement Projects. The
majority of funding received ($1,029,118) was allocated to the Main Street Improvement project.
The City was also required to spend 10%, or $114,347, of the project funding for specific
neighborhood enhancements. In the fall of 2009, the City was authorized by Vision 2025 staff to
use the remaining funds for the Rayola Park Improvement Project.
Due to the fact that the original Vision 2025 Capital Improvements Agreement expired, City
Council members were asked on September 3, 2010 to approve the renewal of an agreement
to allow for the disbursement and utilization of the remaining funds for the Rayola Park
Enhancement project. With the new agreement approved and the Rayola Park Improvement
Project initiated, the City Council must also approve a budget amendment in order for the Vision
2025 Funds to be utilized for the project.
PROPOSED ACTION:
Staff is proposing City Council approval of a budget amendment, increasing the estimated
revenue in the CDBG Grant Fund by $114,347, and increasing the appropriation for expenditures
in the CDBG Grant Fund by $114,347. Funding for this request will be derived from the remaining
Vision 2025 funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff intends to recommend City Council approval of a budget amendment in the CDBG Grants
fund, increasing the estimated revenue by $114,347 and increasing the appropriation for
expenditures by $114,347.
The city Wit-,ut Limits.
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Owasso
FROM: Karl Fritschen
Community Development Director
SUBJECT: OZ 11-01 (Rezoning of a 15 acre tract to RS-3)
DATE: March 4, 2011
BACKGROUND:
On February .7, 201 1 the Owasso Planning Commission reviewed and approved OA 11-01, which
was a request for the annexation of approximately 15 acres of land containing part of the
Maple Glen II subdivision. The City Council subsequently approved the annexation request on
February 15, 2011. Given that this annexation request was a retro-annexation (due to a previous
oversight by Owasso Land Trust and the City of Owasso), the final plat for Maple Glen II was
recorded in Tulsa County in the Fall of 2010, which included a portion of the 15 acre subject
tract. All of the associated engineering drawings as part of Maple Glen II were reviewed and
approved by the City of Owasso. Maple Glen I and II, including the 15 acre tract annexed into
the City of Owasso on February 15, 2011, were included in the master plan for the entire Maple
Glen Development (formally known as Winchester Ridge). The portion of the Maple Glen II
subdivision covered by OA 1 1-01 contains lot sizes that are a minimum of 65' in width, which
corresponds to the zoning district of RS-3.
SURROUNDING LAND USE/ZONING DESIGNATIONS:
Direction
Zoning
Use
Land Use Plan
Jurisdiction
Residential
Single Family
North
Single Family
Residential
Residential
Owasso
RS-3
South
Agriculture
Undeveloped
Residential
Tulsa County
AG
East
Agri
culture
Undeveloped
Residential
Tulsa County
A
West
OPUD 04-04
Single Family
Residential
Owasso
Residential
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS:
Step One, Annexation
Annexation is the method whereby land located outside the city limits is made a part of the city.
Property owners and land developers sometimes choose to have their property annexed into
Owasso in order to receive Owasso municipal services, such as police protection, refuse
collection, and sanitary sewer.
Step Two Rezoning
The second step in the development of a piece of property in Owasso is rezoning. When a
property is annexed into Owasso, by law it must come in classified for AG Agricultural use. In
order to develop the property, the land must be zoned for particular kinds of uses, such as
residential, office, commercial, or industrial. Rezoning decisions are made in accordance with
the growth policy displayed in the Owasso Master Plan.
One type of rezoning that a developer may choose to seek is a Planned Unit Development, or
PUD. When a development proposes to exhibit a mixture of uses with specific regulations and
standards unique to a particular tract of land, a PUD is often the preferred land use control
mechanism.
Step 3, Platting
A preliminary plat is required for any development that proposes to divide land into two or more
lots. Preliminary plats illustrate the development concept for the property, and are often
modified significantly after being reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and the
Owasso Planning Commission. Sometimes, difficult development issues such as existing utility
lines, wells, or easements are brought to light at the preliminary plat stage and must be
remedied prior to development.
After the preliminary plat has been reviewed by the City and various utility companies,
construction plans for the development's infrastructure are submitted. These plans include
specifications and drawings for stormwater drainage, streets and grading and erosion control,
waterlines, stormwater detention, and wastewater lines. Often, approval is required of other
agencies, such as the Department of Environmental Quality for wastewater collection and the
US Army Corps of Engineers for properties that may be development sensitive.
Once the property development proposal shows a division of lots that is acceptable to both the
developer and the City of Owasso, a final plat application is submitted. A final plat illustrates the
layout and dimension of lots included on the final plat, right-of-way widths, easements, and
other physical characteristics that must be provided for review by the City. After obtaining
approval from the TAC and Planning Commission, the final plat is considered by the City
Council. If approved, the final plat is filed with the office of the County Clerk and governs all
future development on that property.
Another form of property division that can be considered in some cases is a lot split or lot tie. Lot
splits or ties are minor subdivisions of property into three or fewer tracts, and do not provide for
any new public streets. Typically, this is an appropriate option for a land owner who wishes to
take large undeveloped parcels of land and divide it into two or three smaller tracts.
Step 4, Site Plan Preparation
Site plans are reviewed by the TAC. Issues such as building setbacks, parking, access,
landscaping, and building footprint are presented in the site plan. Once a site plan is approved,
the development is clear to apply for a building permit and to submit construction plans for the
building's foundation, plumbing, electrical system, and HVAC.
ANALYSIS:
The requested zoning change is necessary to assign a zoning that is in conformity with the
approved and filed plat for Maple Glen II. Some infrastructure has been installed in Maple Glen
II, but there have been no building permits issued. All future phases of Maple Glen that may fall
within the 15 acre tract will be required to follow normal City development and review
procedures. The project is served with Owasso sanitary sewer service, water by Washington
County Rural #3, and fire and EMS by Owasso.
OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION:
The Owasso Planning Commission will hear this item at their regularly scheduled meeting on
Monday, March 7, 2011.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff intends to recommend City Council approval of OZ 1 1-01.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Location Map
oz 11-01
The ciIy, tiv. it1}out Limits.
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Owasso
FROM: Roger Stevens
Public Works Director
SUBJECT: February 201 1 Winter Weather Event
Authorize Payment for Snow and Ice Removal Services
DATE: March 4, 201 1
BACKGROUND:
On February 1, 201 1, the City of Owasso experienced an unprecedented winter storm event,
receiving approximately 21 inches of sleet and snow. Unlike any previous event, the record
breaking amount of ice and snow accumulation created extraordinarily hazardous conditions.
Governor Mary Fallin requested an emergency declaration for the entire State of Oklahoma and
it was approved by the President of the United States, along with an authorization to FEMA to
supplement state and local response efforts to the storm.
Prior to this 100-year winter storm event, City staff began planning for the forecasted blizzard
conditions and determined that additional resources would be needed to assist the Public Works
crews with clearing the main arterial streets. In addition, if forecasted accurately, staff
anticipated the possibility of needing additional resources to alleviate the storm's impact on
residential streets. It is important to note, that snow and ice removal on residential streets is not a
typical service provided following a moderate snow event and has only occurred one other
time in Owasso's history.
Early in the storm event, Public Works crews, along with the additional resources, focused their
efforts on removing snow and ice from the city's main street grid. Once the major roadways
were traversable, all crews were deployed into the residential areas. The snow and ice removal
process was complete within one week, reportedly several days ahead of the efforts in
surrounding communities.
Below is a listing of the additional resources utilized and the associated cost:
➢ Ira M. Green Construction $11,400
➢ Developers Paving, LLC $17,355
`r H&H Construction Inc. $ 7,455
➢ BRB Contractors, Inc. 2,730
Total $38,940
FUNDING:
Funds are currently available in the FY 2010-2011 Streets Division Budget. However, a
supplemental appropriation will be necessary before the end of the fiscal year in order to
complete budgeted projects within the Street Division without exceeding the available fund
balance. Additionally, the state of emergency declaration provides a formal mechanism for
local governments to seek reimbursement for storm related costs. Staff anticipates the
opportunity to apply for Federal funding to help offset some of the city's cost as a result of this
storm event.
RECOMMENDATION:
According to City Ordinance, purchases or contracts exceeding $25,000 require City Council
approval. While the four separate contractors are requesting payment in amounts less than
$25,000, the combined total for snow removal services exceeds this limit. In an effort to fully
inform the Council and general public of the total cost associated with activities related to
February's 100-year snowfall, staff is presenting the proposed authorization for payments based
upon the total cost of services.
As such, staff intends to recommend City Council authorization of payment for snow and ice
removal services in the amount of $11,400 to Ira M. Green Construction; $17,355 to Developers
Paving, L.L.C.; $7,455 to H&H Construction Incorporated; and $2,730 to BRB Contractors,
Incorporated.
ATTACHMENT:
A. Ira M. Green Construction Invoice
B. Developers Paving, LLC Invoice
C. H&H Construction Inc. Invoice
D. BRB Contractors, Inc. Invoice
ATTACHMENT A
Ira M. Green Construction
P.O. Box 813
Claremore, Ok 74018
City Of Owasso
Snow removal -
Tuesday February 1, 2011
9:30 am to 6:00 pm 9.5 Hours
2 each Cat 140G Road Graders Total 19 Hours @ $105.00 = $1,995.00
2 sets Cutting Edges - Bolts and Labor -used 60% of existing $310.80 X 2 = $620.00
Thursday February 03, 2011
10 am to 5:30 pm 7.5 Hours
2 Each Cat 140G Road Graders
Total 15 Hours @ $105.00=
$1,575.00
2 sets Cutting Edges, bolts & Labor
to install -$518.00 X 2 Each
$1,036.00
Friday February 04, 2011
10 am to 5:30 pm 7.5 Hours
2 Each Cat 140G Road Graders
Total 15 Hours @ $105.00=
$1,575.00
2 sets Cutting Edges, bolts & Labor to install -$518.00 X 2 Each
$1,036.00
Saturday February 05, 2011
9:30 am to 5 pm 7.5 Hours
2 Each Cat 140G Road Graders
Total 15 Hours a $105.00=
$1,575.00
Sunday February 06, 2011
9:30 am to 4:30 pm 7 Hours
2 Each Cat 140G Road Graders
Total 14 Hours $105.00=
$1.470.00
1 set Cutting Edges, Bolts and Labor
$ 518.00
Total Tuesday through Sunday $11,400.00
Cutting edge breakdown:
Cutting Edge $187.00 Each half plus Tales 1 2 = total both halves $402.00
Nuts and Bolts $ 81 2 5
Labor to install $ 35.00
ATTACHMENT B
Developers Paving, L.L.C.
12150 E. 96th St. N., Ste. 200
Owasso, OK 74055
Phone:
Fax :
City of Owasso Public Works Department
ATTN: John Feary
PO Box 180
Owasso, OK 74055
Inv. 2011-1099
Inv. Date: 02/17/2011
Project Code: c 5010
Customer Code: Cityofow
Page: 1
***INVOICE* * *
Snow removal
Fri night/Sat morning - Feb 4th and 5th
7 pm - 7 am with 30 minute break
Loader
11.00
a
110.0000
1,210.00
Motor grader
11.00
@
120.0000
1,320.00
Skid Steer
11.00
a
85.0000
935.00
Sat Feb 5th
Loader
11.00
a
110.0000
1,210.00
Motor grader
11.00
a
120.0000
1,320.00
Skid Steer
10.00
a
85.0000
850.00
Sat night/Sun morning - Feb 5th & 6th
7 pm - 8 am with 30 minute break
Loader
12.50
a
110.0000
1,375.00
Motor grader
12.50
a
120.0000
1,500.00
Skid Steer
12.50
a
85.0000
1,062.50
Sun Feb 6th
Loader
9.50
a
110.0000
1,045.00
Motor grader
9.00
a
120.0000
1,080.00
Backhoe
7.00
a
85.0000
595.00
Sun night/Mon morning Feb 6th & 7th
7 pm - 3:30 am
Loader
8.50
a
110.0000
935.00
Backhoe
8.50
a
85.0000
722.50
Skid Steer
5.00
a
85.0000
425.00
Motor grader
5.00
a
120.0000
600.00
Mon Feb 7th
Loader
6.00
@
110.0000
660.00
Backhoe
6.00
a
85.0000
510.00
Sub-Total...
17,355.00
O r i g i n a l
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Developers Paving, L.L.C.
12150 E. 96th St. N., Ste. 200
Owasso, OK 74055
Phone
Fax ;
City of Owasso Public Works Department
ATTN: John Feary
PO Box 180
Owasso, OK 74055
Inv. 2011-1099
Inv. Date: 02/17/2011
Project Code: c 5010
Customer Code: Cityofow
Page: 2
* * * INVOICE * * *
Total Invoice... 17,355.00
O r i g i n a l
Accounts are due upon receipt
ATTACHMENT C
H do H CONSTRUCTION INC.
P.O. SOX 704
COLLINSVILLLE, OK. 74021
(918)639-6050
City of Owasso
Snow Removal Residential
2/8/11
2/5-2/6 Loader 28.5 hrs. $3,847.50
2/5-2/6 Skid Steer 27 hrs. $1,755.00
2/5-2/6 Skid Steer 28.5 Hrs. $1,852.50
TOTAL BALANCE DUE $7,455.00
ATTACHMENT D
Employee
Terry Dix
R. Joe Dix
2/5/2011
2/6/2011
Hours
Equip
Hours
Equip
12
SkidSteer
9
WhlLoadr
$ 55.00
$ 660.00
$ 75.00
$ 675.00
Hours
Equip
Hours
Equip
12
WhlLoadr
9
Truck
$ 75.00
$ 900.00
$ 55.00
S 495.00
Day Ttl $ 1,560.00 Day Ttl $ 1,170.00
GRAND TOTAL 2,730.90 Customer: City Of Owasso