Council Public Works Committee - 2026-04-15
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Meeting Summary
The Tulsa Public Works Committee authorized the City-County Library Commission to sell the former Rudisill Regional Library at 1520 N Hartford Ave. for $1.4 million, with proceeds going to the Library Commission. The committee also declared two city-owned lots at 8320 and 8324 S Vandalia Ave. surplus for sale, following completion of the Yale road stabilization project. Additionally, the Beyond Apology Commission announced plans to propose an ordinance protecting African-American artifacts discovered during development.
Key Decisions (5)
Sale of Former Rudisill Regional Library at 1520 N Hartford Ave.
Joint resolution authorizing the City-County Library Commission to sell the former Rudisill Regional Library property at 1520 N Hartford Ave. to a private buyer for $1.4 million. The sale price exceeded the independent MAI appraisal value. The Library Commission received one sealed bid through a public bid process advertised in the Tulsa World on October 24th and 26th, 2025, and posted on the library website October 20th to November 4th. The new Rudisill Regional Library in Greenwood near OSU campus will open October 2026.
Surplus Declaration for 8320 S Vandalia Ave.
Resolution declaring city-owned property at 8320 S Vandalia Ave., Lot 22, Block 1, as surplus and no longer necessary for public use. The 0.24-acre lot was purchased in 2013 for $203,000 as part of the Yale road repair and stabilization project between 81st and 91st streets. Project is now complete with a retaining wall separating Yale from the properties.
Surplus Declaration for 8324 S Vandalia Ave.
Resolution declaring city-owned property at 8324 S Vandalia Ave., Lot 21, Block 1, as surplus and no longer necessary for public use. The 0.36-acre lot was purchased in 2013 for $209,000 as part of the Yale road repair and stabilization project. Approximately 17 feet of the lot was used for the retaining wall construction.
License Agreement for Decorative Driveway at 2323 S Delaware Place
License agreement between City of Tulsa and Charles Frederick Foster IV and Jennifer Lee Foster for property at 2323 S Delaware Place, East Bryn Mawr division, to install and maintain a decorative concrete driveway and sidewalk with romanite exposed aggregate finish within the street right-of-way in District 4.
Insurance Requirements Ordinance Amendment
Ordinance amending Tulsa Revised Ordinances Title 35, Infrastructure Development, Chapter 2, Section 202, Subsection B3B regarding contractor's annual construction contract bonds and insurance. Eliminates requirement for waiver of subrogation endorsement on owner's protective liability policy and clarifies written notice requirements for cancellation and nonpayment of premium.
Development Activity (2)
New Rudisill Regional Library
New library facility approximately twice the size of existing Rudisill Regional Library, under construction for about one year
Vernon Witness Project Interpretive Center
Interpretive center featuring artifacts from 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, funded by $1.5 million Mellon Foundation grant, will include lighting, soundscaping, and preserved artifacts. Construction/renovation to begin June 2026.
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
City completed Yale road stabilization project between 81st and 91st streets, releasing two surplus lots for private residential development adjacent to new retaining wall.
Commercial Demand
Library Commission successfully sold former Rudisill Regional Library for $1.4 million, exceeding appraised value, indicating demand for institutional properties in Tulsa.
Other
Beyond Apology Commission working on ordinance to protect African-American artifacts discovered during development, which could impact future construction procedures in historic areas like Greenwood.