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In November 2006 Keith Jackson, City Councilman for Ward 4 said on Lawton Politics "I attempted to stop this at the Council meeting Tuesday night. I too think this is a scam...the taxpayers are going to be the real losers here ...and not for just a short time but for a long time to come. Can you selin a piece of prime city property and then selling to someone who will turn around and rent it back to you?? I suggest you call your own councilman to stop this....Keith"
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It looks like a little over a year later Keith Jackson has changed his mind over the sale of city property to then be leased back to the city. In an item that passed last night by the CITY TRANSIT TRUST, which is also the City Council, passed the sale of the property. We are looking further into this issue, but over a year ago Keith Jackson was not in favor of this, and now he is. He has said in the past to look at his voting record. Look at his voting record on the night of Dec. 12th 2007 City transit trust. Tell us what you think.

The Deputy

AGENDA
CITY TRANSIT TRUST SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2007 - 6:00 P.M.
WAYNE GILLEY CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF CITY TRANSIT TRUST MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2007.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

1. Consider approving a capitalized lease between 611 Properties, LLC, Lawton Transit Management Inc. and the City Transit Trust for the property located at 609 SW Bishop Road to serve as the LATS administration and maintenance facility, and authorizing the Chairman and Secretary to execute the same. Exhibits: Memorandum of lease terms dated November 26, 2007. Lease sent under separate cover from General Manager of LATS.

2. Consider approving Resolution Number 2007-___ approving the certifications and assurances required under Master Agreement (FTA MA 14) between the City Transit Trust and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Federal Fiscal Year 2008 and authorizing the Chairman and Secretary to execute of the same. Exhibits: Certifications and assurances (on file in City Clerk’s Office), Master Agreement 14 (on file in City Clerk’s Office) and Resolution Number 2007-___.

ADJOURNMENT

1. Consider approving a capitalized lease between 611 Properties, LLC, Lawton Transit Management Inc. and the City Transit Trust for the property located at 609 SW Bishop Road to serve as the LATS administration and maintenance facility, and authorizing the Chairman and Secretary to execute the same.

INITIATOR: Director of Community Services

STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: LATS General Manager

BACKGROUND: The LATS administration and maintenance facility is located at 609 SW Bishop Road in a leased building owned by Terry Bell. LATS needs to expand their administration and maintenance facility to provide for additional restrooms, adequate areas for training, storage of required parts, customer service, and secured records maintenance. The LATS General Manager has examined the cost of buying and renovating an existing building, constructing a new building and expanding the current facility with a new capitalized lease. It appeared the private sector can renovate or construct a facility at a lower cost than the Trust due to the FTA requirements for architectural/engineering plans, environmental surveys and the payment of wages under the Davis-Bacon provisions. Using the capitalized lease method FTA will pay 80% of the cost of the lease.

On May 22, 2007 the Trust authorized the application for 5309 funds from FTA to assist in the lease payments. This grant has been executed and is pending until the Trust approves the new lease. Mr. Bell has paid the approved purchase price for the additional land for the facility.

Mr. Bell has submitted a proposed lease for the expanded maintenance facility. The lease has been sent to the Trust under separate cover. The City Attorney has also reviewed the lease.

EXHIBITS: Memorandum of lease terms dated November 26, 2007
Lease sent under separate cover from General Manager of
LATS

KEY ISSUES: NONE

FUNDING SOURCE: FTA $660,000 (80%) and Local Share $165,00 (20%)- Purchase Proceeds of $36,000, State Revolving Fund of $57,000 and, General Fund - $7,000 for FY 2007-08 and $65,000 in FY 2008-09.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the capitalized lease between 611 Properties, LLC, Lawton Transit Management Inc. and the City Transit Trust for the expanded administration and maintenance facility and authorizing the execution of the same by the Chairman and Secretary.

2. Consider approving Resolution Number 2007- approving the certifications and assurances required under Master Agreement (FTA MA 14) between the City Transit Trust and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Federal Fiscal Year 2008 and authorizing the Chairman and Secretary to execute of the same.

INITIATOR: Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: LATS General Manager

BACKGROUND: The electronic filing of the annual FTA Certifications and Assurances and Master Agreement (FTA MA 14) must be accomplished within 90 days of posting on the FTA website. The Master Agreement was posted on October 1, 2007. It is a requirement to receive FTA funding to annually certify and assure the Federal government that the Trust will abide by all, current Federal laws and regulations. These Certifications along with the Master Agreement are annual documents that the Trust must take formal action on prior to electronically entering the information for current and future grants.

EXHIBITS: Certifications and assurances (on file in City Clerk’s Office)
Master Agreement 14 (on file in City Clerk’s Office)
Resolution Number 2007-___

KEY ISSUES: NONE

FUNDING SOURCE: N/A

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve approving Resolution Number 2007-__ approving the certifications and assurances required under Master Agreement (FTA MA 14) between the City Transit Trust and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Federal Fiscal Year 2008 and authorizing the Chairman and Secretary to execute of the same.

As expected voter turnout was extremely low. With that being said we applaud the voters of Wards 3 & 4 for the strong showing and for voting. It is a time to change. We offer our congratulations to Councilwoman Drewery and to Councilman-elect Burk.

Again the city will have to suffer through the rants of Councilman Shanklin for another three years. Though discouraged by the outcome of the race, we are glad to see that Garrett Jackson, had a strong showing. Time will tell what the next three years will hold. It is doubtful that much will change with Mr. Shanklin where we would ever offer our endorsement.

On a final thought, We would like to thank Mr. Keith Jackson for his service to our community and to this website. We would like to wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors whatever they may be.

The Deputy

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It seems that two people have decided to challenge Bob Shanklin for his seat on the City Council.

According to todays Sunday newspaper. One person who is running is a fellow named Garrett Jackson. He he seems to be an educated man, with a degree from The Citadel. He currently teaches Oklahoma History and Government.

I am interested in hearing what some of his ideas are and how he can make a difference.

When the third person running for the Ward 5 seat makes his announcement, I will include some info on him as well.

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Has anyone seen these videos yet? I find it amazing that this is on the net. I noticed that The Deputy posted a clip of a debate. I want to know more about this issue.