Meeting Intelligence Preview
Meeting Summary
The Tulsa City Council approved two rezoning applications: Z7854 changing CS to CG zoning east of East 11th Street South and South 131st East Avenue, and Z7855 changing RS3 to RM3 for multiple properties at the northeast and southeast corners of West 42nd Street South and South Union Avenue. The council also approved an ordinance establishing Increment District Number 26 for the Tulsa International Airport Economic Development Project Plan and authorized $575 in District 5 Community Development Priority Project funds for sidewalk construction connecting South Hudson Avenue and South Lakewood Avenue via East 36th Street Place.
Key Decisions (8)
Rezoning Z7854 - CS to CG at East 11th Street South
Rezoning application Z7854 approved to change zoning from CS (Commercial Shopping) to CG (Commercial General) for property located east of the northeast corner of East 11th Street South and South 131st East Avenue.
Rezoning Z7855 - RS3 to RM3 at West 42nd Street South and South Union Avenue
Rezoning application Z7855 approved to change zoning from RS3 (Residential Single-Family) to RM3 (Residential Multi-Family) for multiple properties located on the northeast corner and southeast corner of West 42nd Street South and South Union Avenue.
Increment District 26 - Tulsa International Airport Economic Development
Ordinance approved naming Increment District E as Increment District Number 26 for the amended and restated Tulsa International Airport Economic Development Project Plan, ratifying actions of the review committee and Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission.
District 5 Sidewalk Construction Project
Approved use of $575 from Council District Community Development Priority Project funds from Improve Our Tulsa 2 for construction of a sidewalk connecting South Hudson Avenue and South Lakewood Avenue via East 36th Street Place.
Administrative Fee Waiver - 440 South 45th Avenue West
Council approved waiver of $300 administrative fees for code enforcement work completed at 440 South 45th Avenue West for property owner Theodore/Susan Bowen. The underlying contractor fees for tree limb removal were not waived.
Budget Amendment - Donation Revenue
Ordinance amending fiscal year 2025-2026 budget for supplemental appropriations of $5,000 recognized from donation revenue within the general fund.
Budget Amendment - Emmett Till Cold Case Program
Ordinance amending fiscal year 2025-2026 budget to transfer $260,641.88 between account groups within the Emmett Till Cold Case Program Subfund.
Budget Amendment - Humana Healthy Horizons Grant
Ordinance amending fiscal year 2025-2026 budget for supplemental appropriations of $100,000 recognized from grant revenues from Humana Healthy Horizons within the social and economic development non-federal grant subfund.
Zoning Changes (2)
East of the northeast corner of East 11th Street South and South 131st East Avenue
Not specified
Northeast corner and southeast corner of West 42nd Street South and South Union Avenue
Wallace Design Collective (representative: Justin DeBruin)
Development Activity (8)
Gilcrease Museum Streets Project
Road improvements including cutting down a hill by 18 feet, retaining walls, upgraded museum and housing addition entrances, intersection and walkway improvements. On time, on schedule, and on budget.
Greenwood Entrepreneurship at Moton (The Gem)
Revitalized historic site for entrepreneurship and workforce development hub. Grand opening held April 30, 2026.
Airmen's Center - Tulsa Air National Guard 138th Fighter Wing
Dedicated facility to support operational readiness and health development. Groundbreaking held April 23, 2026.
Vast Carnivores and African Wilds
Zoo expansion construction project reported as progressing well.
Woodward Park Improvements
Construction of upper terraces, stone retaining walls, irrigation and erosion work, 90-inch stormwater pipe installation, shrub and ground cover plantings. Project completion expected August 2026.
Johnson Park Renovation
Park renovations scheduled to begin early summer 2026, expected completion summer or early fall 2027.
Cry Baby Cry Anchor Ball Series Statue
Public art installation requiring concrete pedestal. Geotech soil samples taken. Completion promised by Tulsa Tough 2026 (June 5).
Chamberlain Park All-Inclusive Playground
Next all-inclusive playground scheduled as part of park remodeling plans.
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
Fire department apparatus costs may increase from $300,000-$500,000 to over $1 million per unit with delivery times extending from 1 year to 4.5 years due to industry consolidation of three manufacturers controlling two-thirds of the market.
Infrastructure
City is investing in multiple park improvements and all-inclusive playgrounds across districts, indicating continued public amenity development.
Commercial Demand
Tulsa International Airport economic development project plan advancing with new increment district, signaling continued airport area development focus.