A working group presented proposed amendments to Tulsa’s special-event permitting and fee structure: shorter deadlines, new late fees, increased cost-recovery rates for city staffing and higher film-permit fees. Staff cited extensive late submissions in 2024 and suggested a report early in 2027 to measure effects.

The land, community and economic development committee reported work to map vacant and underused land in North Tulsa, pursue transitional housing and engage tribal and Cherokee liaisons and title experts to clarify ownership and possibilities.

Family Safety Center leaders briefed councilors on the nearly completed $24 million facility, its on‑site partners and an estimated $500,000 annual operating budget; donors and tribal partners were credited for large gifts and the center will host law enforcement and court services.

Planners described a proposed RS‑5 subdivision on about 160 acres east of Rosa Parks Elementary, with roughly 624 lots shown in the concept plan; TMAPC recommended RS‑5 zoning 9–0 and councilors discussed traffic, staging and community engagement.

Councilors probed a proposal to use repaid commercial‑loan funds from a 2017 “vision” package to capitalize a TEDC‑managed small business/housing loan program and discussed a separate HUD match request for the 36 North area; staff said funds originated from earlier revolving loan activity and that additional review and TEDC follow‑up were needed.

Planning staff and a civil engineer described a proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) project from Elion Energy on roughly six acres west of South Ellwood, noting TMAPC recommended industrial-moderate zoning and questions about safety, water use and proximity to residences.

City staff presented a resolution to correct the Perryman Ditch master drainage plan and update the City of Tulsa regulatory floodplain and drainage-sensitive-area maps. Staff said the update removes small drainage areas (under 40 acres) from the regulatory mapping, which will remove 29 structures from the regulatory floodplain and 32 structures as

Finance staff briefed the committee on Tulsa’s fiscal position, describing legal requirements for a balanced budget, the role of unreserved/unappropriated fund balance, the emergency operating reserve and the charter-established rainy day (economic stabilization) reserve. Staff said the general fund emergency reserve goal is 10% (currently 9.9%)

Senior advisor Dr. Jibran Pasha described a newly formed Office of Health and Well‑Being that will coordinate city mental-health efforts, oversee an existing federal children’s mental-health grant and pursue external funding. Councilors pressed for clear mission, KPIs and budget sustainability.

City staff updated the committee on the Public Safety Center project and said design and code requirements identified major potential costs, including a curtain wall upgrade, a storm shelter sized to occupant load and backup generators. Staff said about $15.5 million remains in the project balance for renovations; depending on code-required work, a

The commission voted to back a resolution supporting Freedmen seeking recognition by tribal nations; commissioners debated the limits of municipal authority and emphasized solidarity with Freedmen.

At its Oct. 13 meeting, the Bridal Welfare Commission heard an update from Sherry Carrier, director of Tulsa Animal Services, on the new shelter construction timeline, staffing gains, kennel-barrier donations and outreach events; commissioners discussed pursuing state recognition of animal control officers as first responders.

The Guthrie Public Schools Board took a series of routine and substantive votes Oct. 13, approving the consent agenda and a list of contracts, personnel actions and calendar items by unanimous vote.

The Guthrie Public Schools Board adopted the 2025–26 operating budget Oct. 13 after a detailed presentation. The district projects roughly $34.0 million in revenue, $31.0 million in expenses and a carry forward of about $3.48 million (≈10% of expenditures).

Guthrie Public Schools on Oct. 13 approved a 20-year solar energy management agreement with Brightwell Solar to install arrays at Guthrie High School, Guthrie Upper Elementary and Cotterell, with a board vote of 7-0. The contract includes a buyout option starting in year seven and a safe-harbor timeline to secure current federal tax incentives.

The board approved the FY‑26 business planning and associated appropriations changes, authorized formal rulemaking for multiple administrative-code chapters, approved minutes, and voted to table an employee-salary action for further review.

Agency accreditation staff briefed the State Board on the five-year accreditation cycle, examiner roles, previsit and feedback report processes, distance-education oversight and federal student-aid participation for technology centers.

The State Board authorized the agency to begin rulemaking to update multiple chapters of the administrative code. Changes include travel-claim authority updates, a rule to implement a National Guard GI Bill tuition option (statutory fund not yet financed), and a permanent alternate pathway allowing industry-certified instructors with 4,000 hours of

State CareerTech leaders told the board they exceeded a goal of serving 150,000 K–12 students, highlighted growing industry partnerships and urged legislative support for apprenticeships, nursing expansion and capacity funding to reduce student wait lists.

Councillors asked for more details on a proposed $1.06 million appropriation from a Vision 2017 commercial revitalization fund to create a housing‑small business loan program managed by TEDC. Council held the item for further information about eligibility, revolving vs. forgivable loans, and impact on retail revitalization allocations.

Planners presented a concept to rezone 160 acres east of Tulsa for RS‑5 residential subdivision with roughly 624 proposed lots. Councilors and staff flagged traffic, infrastructure timing and coordination with road‑widening plans.

Councilors and planning staff discussed a rezoning and development plan for a battery energy storage system (BESS) yard proposed on more than six acres. Planners said the project would be a commercial/industrial yard of modular battery pods and would require special exceptions and Board of Adjustment review.

Executive director Suzanne Stewart briefed council on the Family Safety Center’s new $24 million building, described services and partners, and asked for community support to cover about $500,000 a year in operating costs.

Tulsa Fire Department officials described expanded community‑health work — TFT Cares, overdose response teams and alternate response (ART) units — that aim to reduce 911 calls and connect high‑utilizers to services. Officials said programs have cut repeat 911 usage and that teams combine a paramedic with case managers or peer recovery specialists.

City council voted to appropriate grant funds to launch a new Office of Health and Well‑Being that will coordinate mental‑health grants and community partners. Dr. Jabron Pasha outlined programs and funding, and council members pressed officials on long‑term sustainability, performance metrics and whether grants will create ongoing general‑fund out