Kimberly Zuhdi

The board conducted a special meeting primarily to review and establish fair market values for a large volume of property items. The discussion focused on determining the appropriate per square foot valuation to apply to various properties, specifically evaluating conflicting figures presented by property owners and the assessor's office. The board members debated operating expenses, property tax and insurance inclusions, and overall valuation formulas before formally voting to set the fair market values for dozens of individual agenda items.

The meeting included a presentation from the Oklahoma County Detention Center regarding jail operations, recent life-saving awards, health department inspections, population statistics, and ongoing facility improvement projects such as the elevator landings. The Board discussed re-entry programs, medical division updates, contraband searches, and recruitment efforts for detention officers. Additionally, the Board addressed GED and job readiness classes, staffing goals, and recent maintenance issues within the facility.

The committee meeting addressed the structural condition of the capital building, including review of a proposal from Lingo Construction for structural modifications, additions, and contingency management. Discussions also covered the project timeline for substantial completion, the definition of an open-book contract management process, and the potential impact on office space leases for the District Attorney. Additionally, the committee identified funding sources for the approved structural work, utilizing remaining unallocated balances from the first series of PBA bonds.

The committee discussed and took action on ARPA project funds, specifically regarding the closure of a purchase order totaling $282,32.95 related to a social distancing project. The remaining funds were reallocated to the behavioral care center ARPA project.

The meeting involved a discussion regarding the valuation of low-income housing properties under the section 42 program. The board, the county assessor, and the property tax agent discussed the income approach to valuation, addressing discrepancies in per-unit cost calculations, the impact of rent controls and subsidies on property value, and the allocation of values across multiple parcels. The board also addressed the rescission of a prior vote on tax roll collections due to an inadvertent error in filing.