City of Bartlesville

This document, titled 'Our Water History', details the City of Bartlesville's historical response to water management challenges. It outlines key initiatives such as securing additional water supply, implementing operational changes for water conservation, establishing a drought contingency plan in 2002, and introducing an inclining block rate structure to encourage efficient usage. The efforts have successfully reduced daily water consumption and positioned Bartlesville as a leader in state-wide water conservation and quality.

This document discusses Bartlesville's long-term strategic efforts to ensure a sustainable and robust water supply for its community. Key priorities include securing increased water rights, aiming to raise daily supply from 5-6 million to 10-16 million gallons, and refining water sources through comprehensive studies. The plan also focuses on funding infrastructure improvements and long-term supply options via water capital fees. The overarching vision is to guarantee a healthy water supply for at least 100 years, supporting the city's quality of life, public safety, and economic development through proactive planning that began over two decades ago.

This document outlines Bartlesville's long-term strategy for water resources, developed by the water resources committee. It focuses on securing additional water at the lake and establishing storage at Copan Lake, aiming to meet the city's water needs for the next one hundred years. The plan emphasizes ensuring a healthy water supply and quality to support Bartlesville's continued growth and vitality.

The business meeting included several proclamations for People with Disabilities Awareness Day (March 10, 2026), Oklahoma Cleaning Week (March 22-28, 2026), and Northeast Oklahoma Crimestoppers Month (January 2026), along with the presentation of Meritorious Conduct Awards to three police officers. Discussions involved openings on various boards and commissions. The consent docket covered approvals for reappointments to the Bartlesville Area History Museum Board of Trustees and the Bartlesville Library Board. Resolutions approved budget amendments related to accepting a $10,000 grant from Carnegie Corporation and a $4,000 grant from Phillips 66 for library technology/STEM space development, and appropriation of $8,215 in donation funds for the Golf Course Memorial Fund. Agreements ratified included a Business Associate Agreement with Psych Select Software, LLC, an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate for a future Fire Station #2 site, ratification of a BIA Emergency Facilities & Land Use Agreement for air tanker support, an MOU with IAFF Local 200 regarding a Training Officer, a service contract with Glenn Security Systems for City Hall remodeling, and a professional services agreement with John Streachek Agronomic Consulting for golf course greens care. The Council discussed awarding the bid for Water Treatment Plant Polymer Blending Skid Replacement and heard a presentation on the diagnostic report for updating City Land Development Regulations, which included discussions on consolidating regulations into a Unified Development Code. Staff reports covered an upcoming GO Bond election and a Housing Plan survey.

This document, presented in anticipation of the 2026 election, reviews Bartlesville's economic development initiatives and the impact of its quarter-cent sales tax. The plan focuses on funding the Bartlesville Development Authority to recruit primary industries and retail, diversifying the economy, and growing the sales tax base. Key strategies include a resident recruitment program, speculative building development, and leveraging tourism. The overarching goal is to ensure Bartlesville continues to thrive, grow, and remain vibrant.