City of Duncan

The meeting commenced with a presentation and check presentation from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board totaling $13,335,000.00 to cover new water lines. The Council approved the Consent Agenda, which included budget amendments and acknowledgment of an appointment to the Lakes Commission. Key discussions involved approving a project agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for sidewalk design and construction across multiple city locations. The Council also considered and approved an Ordinance amending City Code 10-402 concerning offenses against health, welfare, and morals, and declared an emergency related to this amendment. A proposed Amended Water Use Agreement with Citation Oil & Gas Corporation regarding deferred water purchases was considered but ultimately disapproved by a majority vote. During public comments, a resident raised concerns regarding the placement and decibel level of a new alarm siren installed near her residence.

The council discussed and approved a striping project for various locations. The Duncan Public Utilities Authority convened to discuss and approve several pay requests related to the Sewer Rehab Design Phase 1 D Project, Clear Creek Lake Dam Embankment Rehabilitation, Waterline Replacement Project, Chlorination/De-Chlorination Improvements Project, and Water Project FY 2022.

This Comprehensive Plan serves as a roadmap for the City of Duncan, guiding improvements and evaluating progress toward a long-term vision. It outlines strategies across key areas including future land use, transportation, community facilities, parks and recreation, economic development, housing, and youth retention. The plan's vision emphasizes fostering a growing city with strong values, character, and a high quality of life, achieved through nurturing community assets, promoting economic growth, encouraging innovation, and developing public spaces.

The Duncan City Council held a regular meeting, addressing several key items. A proclamation was made designating October 2025 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month." The council approved a resolution to close out the CDBG Small Cities Grant Contract, which assisted in road reconstruction. They also approved a resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of a promissory note to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for water infrastructure updates. Bids were accepted for the City of Duncan Fire Station No. 4 Project, and the Construction Managers Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the Miller-Tippens Contract for the same project was accepted. Additionally, the bids on the Duncan Fire Station No. 4 Project were assigned to Construction Manager Miller-Tippens Construction, LLC. The Duncan Public Utilities Authority approved pay requests for services related to sanitary sewer rehabilitation, water projects, Clear Creek Lake Dam Phase II Embankment Evaluation, and the El Rancho Water Tower Replacement Project. They acknowledged receipt of an ODEQ permit for water line construction and authorized a loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The Duncan Economic Development Trust Authority convened and approved its consent agenda.

The Duncan City Council meeting agenda included consideration of the consent agenda items, such as the list of claims and budget amendments. A key discussion item involved approving a joint contract for 2026 ambulance service between the City of Duncan and the City of Marlow with Survival Flight EMS, LLC (SFEMS). The agenda also allotted time for public comments, council comments, and City Manager comments.