Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 08-19-2025
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Acceptance of the Drainage Advisory Committee’s recommendation to approve expenditure of 2018 General Obligation (GO) bond funds for low water crossing improvements along Broken Arrow Creek with construction contingent upon obtaining the City obtaining ownership of the private road
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Background:
The case was brought before the Drainage Advisory Committee on July 28th, 2025 for design funds with construction contingent upon the City obtaining ownership of the private road. The Committee voted 6-0 to recommend approval of expenditure of funds.
This project is located on Broken Arrow Creek on unplatted property in the City of Broken Arrow at 525 E. Boston St.
The only access to the property is across Broken Arrow Creek. The driveway is considered a low water crossing and is comprised of three 30-inch culverts. The driveway and bridge are washing out and the property’s yards upstream become lakes with each substantial rain event, however, this property is located in the Broken Arrow Creek floodplain and floodway.
The road to access the property and low water crossing is a private road. Any improvements would be contingent upon the City obtaining ownership of the private road.
As discussed during the Drainage Advisory Committee meeting, construction of improvements is contingent upon securing access rights and dedication of the private road.
Staff is requesting $125,000.00 of the 2018 General Obligation Bond Proposition 6 for design funds.
This area flows to Broken Arrow Creek.
Cost: $125,000.00
Funding Source: 2018 General Obligation Bond, Proposition 6
Requested By: Charlie Bright, P.E., Director of Engineering and Construction
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Drainage Report, Exhibits
Recommendation:
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Accept the Drainage Advisory Committee’s recommendation to approve expenditure of 2018 General Obligation Bond funds for low water crossing improvements along Broken Arrow Creek with construction contingent upon the City obtaining ownership of the private road
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