Council Public Works Committee, April 29, 2026
Votes on Oklahoma Natural Gas 20-Year Franchise Agreement Discussion
What happened
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
- Voted
Free sample: decision 1 of 4
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
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
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.
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
Development Activity (5)
AB Jewel Water Treatment Plant Expansion
Infrastructure
43rd and Sheridan Stormwater Improvements
Infrastructure
Hager Creek Storm Sewer
Infrastructure
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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