Council Public Works Committee, April 29, 2026
Decided: Oklahoma Natural Gas 20-Year Franchise Agreement Discussion
What happened
On April 29, 2026, the Council Public Works Committee acted on Oklahoma Natural Gas 20-Year Franchise Agreement Discussion.
The Tulsa Public Works Committee meeting focused primarily on utility rate increases for FY2026-2027, with stormwater rates increasing 7%, refuse rates increasing 4%, and combined water/sewer rates increasing approximately $3.90 monthly.
- Jurisdiction
- Tulsa, OK
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- April 29, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Decided
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Oklahoma Natural Gas 20-Year Franchise Agreement Discussion
Committee discussed ordinance granting ONG a 20-year franchise at 4% of gross receipts, with funds going to Public Ways Fund for right-of-way maintenance. Includes updated ADA compliance requirements for work in right-of-way and improved coordination timelines for facility relocation. Requires voter approval at special election August 25, 2026.
- Requires voter approval at August 25, 2026 special election; franchise effective upon grantee filing acceptance
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Key Decisions (4)
Oklahoma Natural Gas 20-Year Franchise Agreement Discussion
FY27 Refuse Rate Increase of 4%
FY27 Stormwater Rate Increase of 7%
FY27 Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments
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Development Activity (5)
AB Jewel Water Treatment Plant Expansion
Infrastructure
43rd and Sheridan Stormwater Improvements
Infrastructure
Hager Creek Storm Sewer
Infrastructure
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Market Signals (6)
Infrastructure
Water system capacity constraints in South Tulsa are driving $400…
Housing Demand
Infill development is creating stormwater capacity issues in established neighborhoods…
Commercial Demand
East Tulsa and Northwest Service Area identified as growth opportunities…
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Zoning terms (5)
19 recorded timestamps
- public hearing (3 timestamps)
- commercial (9 timestamps)
- residential (4 timestamps)
- plat (1 timestamps)
- industrial (2 timestamps)
Decision moments (3)
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