The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Oklahoma County Office Building, 320 Robert S Kerr Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, Room 204. The meeting is open to the public and was live streamed on the county’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz_5jEcl6kV8f6Y71exwfJA.

Key Items for Discussion/Approval:

Financial Approvals and Reports:

• Review and approval of all claims, purchase orders, and benefits payments.
• Workers' Compensation claim payments and litigation updates.

Community Recognitions and Proclamations:

• Resolutions for grants to fund sidewalk construction in Spencer, a new Rhino Guardrail Pro Pile Driver, and a Simex PLC30 Planer for District One.
• Approval of ARPA-funded subrecipient agreements with organizations including NEAT Educational Consultants, Urban Bridge, and Habitat for Humanity to support mental health services, housing, and educational programs.
• Proclamation claiming October 28, 2024, as First Responder’s Day.

Department and Infrastructure Updates:

• Approval of elevator maintenance in the Annex Building and shutdown schedule for asbestos abatement.
• Discussion of the ongoing jail inspection and an update on the annual jail inspection report.

Executive Session:

• Confidential discussions regarding pending litigation, property acquisitions for a new detention center site, and grant applications for public safety improvements.

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For a detailed overview of the agenda and results please visit: https://oklahomacounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1159776&GUID=85DDF725-E583-4C7E- AF39-173D6321EFE8&Options=&Search=

Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting in person or view the live stream online. Those wishing to participate in the public comment portion of the meeting can submit a "Citizen’s Participation" form available through the County Clerk's office or via email at PublicComment@oklahomacounty.org.

Contact:

Caroline Estes
Press Specialist, Oklahoma County, District 3
cgestes19@gmail.com
405-713-1503