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July 20, 2026 - Chickasha City Council Meeting
Published: Jul 20, 2026
Chicochet Fire Department Receives Charitable Donation
The council accepted a charitable distribution from the William C. Kittenden and Betty Lou Kittinden Revocable Living Trust as a donation to the Chicochet Fire Department. The Mayor and Finance Director were authorized to execute necessary documents to complete the distribution.
Airport Services, Weather System Maintenance, and ERP Modernization Approved by Council
The City Council approved a master agreement with ADG BLAT for professional engineering and architectural services for the Chic Municipal Airport, not to exceed $52,400. The scope includes a topographic survey, preliminary lift station review, utility design, drainage analysis, and coordination services. Council confirmed these costs are covered by capital funds, although not explicitly budgeted at the time of budget creation. Additionally, the council approved a renewal with Texas AWS Services LLC for the maintenance and operational support of the automated weather observing system at the airport, noting it's an annual recurring agreement. Finally, a sole source procurement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. was approved for the Tyler ERP modernization project, which involves updating the city's finance, court, and utility billing systems. This modernization includes a mobile service order module, moving the ERP to the cloud for enhanced module access and server freeing, and initiating the upgrade path to ERP10, with implementation expected to take approximately two years. The modernization is projected to lead to cost avoidance by improving staff efficiency rather than requiring additional finance hires.
Residents Voice Concerns Over Halfway House in R1 Neighborhood; Council Explores Fair Housing Act Implications
Council members discussed resident concerns regarding a house in the Brookmore Addition zoned R1, where six adult recovering addicts are being housed. Residents are alarmed due to the proximity to school-aged children and the potential negative impact on neighborhood safety and property values. The discussion included clarification on the Fair Housing Act, which classifies addiction as a disability requiring reasonable accommodation, potentially overriding zoning ordinances. However, there's a desire for clearer guidelines on what constitutes a 'reasonable accommodation' in such cases, especially regarding the number of residents and lack of supervision. A working group is proposed to address these issues for future occurrences.
City Addresses Staffing Shortages and Contract Labor Costs in Fleet Maintenance and Parks & Recreation
Council reviewed contract labor expenditures, specifically for Parks & Recreation and Fleet Maintenance. Staff explained that increased responsibilities for Fleet Maintenance, including servicing police and city hall vehicles, necessitate additional mechanics. Parks & Recreation is also understaffed, relying on part-time help. The city is looking to competitively bid contract labor to ensure fair pricing and is bringing more vehicle maintenance in-house to save money and improve efficiency, particularly for police and ambulance vehicles, which has already shown success.
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