Council Urban & Economic Development Committee - 2026-02-25

Resolution approving $2.5 million incentive for building and parking lot improvements at the former Belk store location in Tulsa Hills for IKEA retail store. The project is expected to generate $30-40 million in annual sales versus the former Belk's $3 million, with indirect economic impacts of $100-120 million to surrounding retailers.

Ordinance closing a portion of easements located at 17 for redevelopment purposes. Public Works confirmed no utilities were found in the area after research with all right-of-way occupants and city departments. The easements date from a 1965 plat.

Change order for $52,734.76 for project number 147250, City of Tulsa Woodward Park improvements near the bluff area. Work required redesign of junction box due to unstable soils. Project is at 1.89% of the $15.7 million contract price.

Change order for $31,679.90 for slope revetment and treatment at the West Parking Lot of Turkey Mountain on West 61st Street. Work was completed by contractor to prevent cracking in the new concrete parking lot.

Budget amendment for $48 million for fertilizer product expansion at Hakee Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, including $9.6 million USDA grant and $38.4 million from RMUA capital projects. Project will make Hakee Creek a standalone plant producing class A compost, eliminating need to truck biosolids to South Side. City of Tulsa and Broken Arrow each contributing $19.2 million (50/50 split).

Budget amendment for $5,352,000 for Crow Creek Rehabilitation project (contract number six), transferring unassigned fund balance from sewer operating fund to sewer capital projects fund. Project includes 10,000 feet of sanitary sewer pipe rehab and replacement of over 100 manholes between Harvard and Lewis from 15th Street to 36th Street.

Resolution authorizing $800,000 payment from sinking fund for case number 25CD00298. June 2023 incident where plaintiff contacted 911 about domestic situation, officers escorted boyfriend from premises, but he returned and raped and strangled the plaintiff. Settlement reached after three weeks of negotiation.

Discussion of ordinance amending title 37 relating to impoundment of vehicles and racing. Proposed 10-day calendar day impoundment for vehicles driven 40+ mph over highway speed limits, double posted speed on city streets, street racing, or causing collisions due to excessive speed. Oklahoma City has similar 10-day policy. Impoundment cost approximately $26/day paid by violator.

Presentation of HUD Community Development Committee recommendations for nearly $5.8 million across 29 projects: 9 public service projects ($526,000), 7 economic/physical/housing projects ($2.6 million), 4 HOME projects ($1.4 million), 1 HOPWA project, and 8 ESG projects. Public service minimum increased from $50,000 to $100,000. Five bonus points awarded for projects meeting homelessness and housing goals.