Development News for Altus, Oklahoma

Altis City Council Tables Ordinance to Standardize School Zone Speed Limits

The council discussed and ultimately tabled item 11, which proposed adopting Ordinance 2026-03 to amend Chapter 17, Article 5, Section 17-61 of the Code of Ordinances regarding school zone speed limits. The purpose of the ordinance is to standardize school zone speed limits across the city, as different zones currently have different times. The motion to table was approved.

Altis City Council Approves Grant Application for Missile Park Upgrades

The council considered Resolution 2026-15, authorizing the submission of an application for the Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program to retrofit Missile Park. This program allows for renovation upgrades to existing recreational facilities. The resolution was approved to allow the city to apply for grant funding for Missile Park improvements, with the understanding that the application itself does not commit the city to specific changes at this stage. The application deadline is June 8th.

Altis City Council Approves Agreement to Extend Natural Gas Line to Yates Farm

The council approved Item 16, authorizing the acceptance of an agreement with Enable Gas Transmission LLC to extend the existing natural gas feeder line onto the Yates Farm property. This action is necessary to initiate the project, with additional funding for the pipeline construction to be secured later. The agreement allows Enable Gas Transmission LLC to make upstream modifications to produce more gas for Altis.

Altis City Council Reviews Flat FY27 Budget, Discusses Insurance Cost Implications

The City Council held a public hearing for the fiscal year 27 budget, which was characterized as flat due to stable sales tax and rising expenses. No capital items are included in this initial budget, and amendments will be considered as revenues come in and priorities are determined. The potential impact of changes to insurance policies, such as the proposed shift from Blue Cross Blue Shield to an Aetna network plan managed by Crumdell, was discussed in relation to budget amendments. The proposed Aetna plan is estimated to cost $2.3 million, a significant increase, while the HRA for retirees is budgeted separately. The council ultimately moved to adopt Resolution 2026-12, approving the fiscal year 2026-2027 budgets.