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- Franchise agreement with Classic Cable of Oklahoma (construction of cable system): Tabled for one month so staff can finalize language and subcontractor contact details. Motion to table moved by Commissioner Garrett Smith, seconded by Commissioner Jimmy Ingram; vote: Ingram — aye; Warren Goldman — aye; Garrett Smith — aye; Mayor Mike Brown — aye.

- Declared five Weatherford Police Department vehicles surplus: Motion by Commissioner Warren Goldman, seconded by Commissioner Garrett Smith; vote: unanimous among members present (Ingram — aye; Goldman — aye; Smith — aye; Mayor Brown — aye). Vehicles described as not running or leaking fluids; one K-9 vehicle runs and may be sold.

- Declared miscellaneous police items surplus (vehicle parts, old vests/carriers, computer stands), with authorization to donate serviceable ballistic vests to Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police or other agencies: Motion by Commissioner Jimmy Ingram, amended to allow donation of vests, seconded by Commissioner Garrett Smith; vote: unanimous among members present.

- Purchase of two 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes from Mustang Police Department for use as patrol vehicles: Motion by Commissioner Warren Goldman, seconded by Commissioner Garrett Smith; funding to come from the impound fund (one vehicle) and the asset forfeiture fund (one vehicle). Vote: Jimmy Ingram — no; Warren Goldman — aye; Garrett Smith — aye; Mayor Mike Brown — aye. Chief described the vehicles as 2021 models with about 26,000 and 29,000 miles respectively and estimated total cost about $42,500 each after processing fees; equipment in the vehicles will remain.

- Quote for a camera system at the Pioneer Center (Burrows Pro Audio, ~$11,009): Motion to table so staff can verify procurement/bid requirements and compatibility with existing police equipment; seconded by Commissioner Jimmy Ingram; vote: unanimous among members present.

- Pressure-washer quotes for the city maintenance shop: Staff recommended no action because the existing unit remains operational; no motion taken.

Consent agendas for the City Commission and Weatherford Public Works Authority were approved earlier in the meeting. The meeting adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

These items were routine municipal business; several required follow-up procurement or contract finalization by staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 30, 2025 City Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its meeting the Weatherford City Commission approved several routine items — including declaring police vehicles and equipment surplus, approving the purchase of two used patrol SUVs, and tabling franchise and camera system items — in a series of motions recorded below.","taxTitle","Weatherford, Custer County, Oklahoma","taxId",63702,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6537330,"Weatherford approves $20,000 grant-writing fee, commits matching funds for proposed community center",351,2973000,3324000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3623433-4e5e9de90018d24e4ae51b6ff9720109&start=2973&end=3324","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3623433-4e5e9de90018d24e4ae51b6ff9720109/thumbnail_2973000.jpg","/articles/6537330/Weatherford/Custer-County/Oklahoma/Weatherford-approves-20000-grant-writing-fee-commits-matching-funds-for-proposed-community-center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6537330-421ff50eb5aa87f2a09469893e12ac5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141040&Signature=EDY3Bw755ktnKgZcQCqgDSmVSqqemhf6L-OsApokjSFuBKctIr5p91tPFxv9p7zMGar1iB~nTnLBtixrn44BxQ1ywzodzdQPfCCQBNiA1hyou9LOsjsInJAOB6wAakqB6jsg8ZHuqCPJ7oK0BG7Jx6vGSJ90CGlVPpnlf9Wl20tNKIvRQkl4nhb84HTwbfXPWYiow8dVlhlKYCm7QbpL-6RZsC~-ZBBSjDcmnYxY6sj4qo-kQxtSABpLBPT8RQqHYw1RaNy4qBQAbItH1XxDFkvOoR~uMvMOVuUCsBrEVVIeQZsS-89K1AryPToIVzMJmtK2G1Gzc-cBUL9XBCDa0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Weatherford City Commission approved paying Southwest Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) $20,000 to prepare an application for the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Legacy grant and adopted a resolution documenting city matching commitments for a proposed community center.

Commissioners heard from Lisa Church and Michael Reiburn of SWODA, who recommended seeking up to $20 million from the TSET Legacy program and said Weatherford’s project rankings would improve if the project remains shovel-ready. Church said the application requires community-wide tobacco-free policies on city property and wellness policies; staff confirmed those requirements are already in place.

SWODA proposed a $20,000 fee to write the application, payable up front to cover roughly 200 hours of work. Church and Reiburn said the grant program allows funders to reduce awards and that awarded amounts may differ from the requested total. The application deadline was given as June 16; SWODA said award decisions would occur early the following year and that finalists will present to the TSET endowment board.

Commissioner Warren Goldman moved to approve the $20,000 fee to SWODA for grant writing; Commissioner Garrett Smith seconded. The motion passed by voice vote (Jimmy Ingram — aye; Warren Goldman — aye; Garrett Smith — aye; Mayor Mike Brown — aye).

The commission then considered Resolution 2025-08, a formal statement that the city has pledged matching funds for the community center if TSET awards funds. Staff said the pledged match totals approximately $21,000,000, comprised of approximately $14,000,000 from sales tax proceeds, $5,000,000 in private funds and an anticipated $2,000,000 from street and alley funds over coming years. A motion to approve the resolution was moved by Commissioner Garrett Smith; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote (Ingram — aye; Goldman — aye; Smith — aye; Mayor Brown — aye).

No additional binding contractual obligations beyond the SWODA fee were adopted. The SWODA fee, if approved, is intended to be included in the grant application’s administrative line so the city would be reimbursed if the grant covers that cost.","The commission approved a $20,000 contract with Southwest Oklahoma Development Authority to write a Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust legacy grant for a proposed community center and adopted a resolution documenting the city's $21 million in pledged matching funds.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6537336,"Weatherford commissioners decline training-facility grant, opt not to hire design firm",763,1140000,1903000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3623433-4e5e9de90018d24e4ae51b6ff9720109&start=1140&end=1903","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3623433-4e5e9de90018d24e4ae51b6ff9720109/thumbnail_1140000.jpg","/articles/6537336/Weatherford/Custer-County/Oklahoma/Weatherford-commissioners-decline-training-facility-grant-opt-not-to-hire-design-firm","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6537336-3e2ea21d7afabb748fba9888584a7f1b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141040&Signature=S7MRrEJNsXVyatyQQryuO-BxBzQn8OAiOVBRBSH7qGG-TZXPWGCDzRaJF-bKuFaj5ijgDhpB-1J4bQq4b0PUoQeonzxayQQLVjPPraBcX2NVioGJ2n1H8sYC5A0Ck9inoNTdYhkl7cuLm3xMLDiVhIphFnu-WJUZGFKb26I-eWHeXylP64uvUpD5iKhpTzFVxW2DrUwZO~cbG7UQRhhEsycbCf6VRkBX07lE4isgs14Fr7OWAsHitEiEoIJ36R5C7UJ1CMT4p49eZ2LrfyXNkcBIhYDehSJ861Ua3v~MNzq8dw18RwRr5rxfhKdOFAYGZ0lHT63hhAlZjmo7voib7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Weatherford City Commission voted to decline a grant that required a 50/50 local match and to not enter a design-services contract with Brandstetter Carroll Inc., citing uncertainty about near‑term city finances and competing uses for the property.

Mayor Mike Brown said the grant would have required roughly a $450,000 local match and that only part of the city’s share could be taken from current-year funds; the remainder would need to be budgeted next year. He also said the work likely would not begin until the fourth quarter and must be completed by December 2026.

Commissioner Jimmy Ingram said he was concerned about supplemental budget requests and the city’s fiscal position. “My main concern is ... I don’t like doing supplemental request,” Ingram said, adding he was unsure the city could absorb new recurring costs associated with a training facility. Commissioners also questioned whether remodeling should be concentrated on economic development uses or retained primarily for training and possible National Guard use.

Commissioners noted the city already has spent money converting portions of the building and owns roughly eight acres at the site. Staff said the project scope under the proposed design contract included code compliance updates—potentially sprinklers and fire alarms—restroom work and expansion of training and ELC space.

A motion by Commissioner Jimmy Ingram to not accept the grant and not enter a contract with Brandstetter Carroll Inc. was seconded by Commissioner Warren Goldman and approved by voice vote (Ingram — aye; Goldman — aye; Garrett Smith — aye; Mayor Mike Brown — aye). Commissioner Kendon Wood was absent.

The commission did not adopt any alternative direction at the meeting and discussed leaving the property on the market for economic development if a private buyer emerged. Staff said the city could also decline the award and continue current uses without committing to the remodel.

The action leaves open the option for future reconsideration; no design contract was approved and no supplemental appropriation was adopted.","The Weatherford City Commission voted to decline a 50/50 grant and not contract with Brandstetter Carroll Inc. for design work on the Weather Regional Training Facility after commissioners raised budget and long-term-use concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Weatherford commission approves vehicle purchases, surplus declarations; tables cable and camera items

Weatherford approves $20,000 grant-writing fee, commits matching funds for proposed community center

Weatherford commissioners decline training-facility grant, opt not to hire design firm