Moore council approves sign standards and a slate of routine contracts and solicitations

Moore — At its Feb. 17 meeting the Moore City Council approved a package of routine standards, contracts and solicitations intended to standardize signage, improve park safety and move forward planned maintenance and technology upgrades.

Key approvals included:
- Street sign standards (Item 4): Council adopted updated 2026 sign standards to standardize font and size for public signs and to set a distinct look for private‑road signs (black background, white lettering and grayscale seal) and to allow illuminated arterial signs. Staff framed the change as a public‑safety and legibility improvement.

- Landscaping abatement services (Item 5): After two rounds of inspections beginning Oct. 2024, staff reported 148 properties initially out of compliance and 64 remaining in violation; council approved awarding contracts to four vendors (Tusenua Lawn and Landscape LLC; Extreme Tree Service and Removal LLC; F and M Native Environment of Oklahoma LLC; Green Shade Tree, LLC) as most responsive.

- Surplus auction (Item 7): Council authorized surplus of items (estimated total $11,685) and directed staff to send them to auction via an existing contract (Swarswell #102821‑TPG).

- Parks mowing solicitation (Item 8): Council authorized staff to solicit bids for mowing and lawn maintenance for designated parks, with a biweekly base schedule (14 services from Apr. 20–Oct. 24, 2026) and provisions for more frequent mowing during rainy periods.

- Central Park Playground fence (Item 9): Council approved a $26,350 contract with Norman Fence Company to install a 6‑foot Ameristar aluminum fence to enclose the playground and reduce traffic‑related safety risks.

- Wi‑Fi replacement (Item 10): Council approved a $107,321.05 purchase via state contract ITSW1006 for a facility‑wide Wi‑Fi replacement; staff said the equipment had reached end of life after 10 years.

- Meter‑reading software (Item 13): Council approved a $27,726.67 annual licensing fee with Smartphone Meter Reading LLC to continue utility meter reading services and to add two additional units (increasing from 4 to 6).

All listed motions passed unanimously in roll call votes. Staff said inspectors and existing contract terms will govern implementation and monitoring for services such as mowing and abatement.