Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: December 16, 2025
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Approval of and authorization to execute Resolution No. 1728, a Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to defend Stephen Garrett in the matter of August John Wakat, Jr. v. City of Tulsa, et al., Case No. CJ-2025-5084, in the Tulsa County District Court
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Background:
On November 3, 2025, August John Wakat, Jr. filed a pro se Complaint in the District Court against the City of Tulsa, the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, Fair Oaks Township, Fair Oaks Ranch, LLC, and John Does 1-20, claiming, inter alia, violations of the Oklahoma Constitution, Oklahoma statutes related to annexation, federal civil rights violations, and implicating a bankruptcy proceeding and multiple City of Tulsa Ordinances. Mr. Wakat has since issued a Summons to BAPD Major Stephen Garrett. It is unclear exactly what allegations are made against Major Garrett. Title 11 O.S. §§ 23-101 et seq. provides for the City of Broken Arrow to defend its municipal employees in such actions. BAPD Major Garrett acted in good faith and in the course and scope of his employment at all times reference in Mr. Wakat’s Petition and is entitled to a defense by the City of Broken Arrow.
Cost: Cost of litigation
Funding Source: Legal Department Operational Budget
Requested By: Trevor Dennis, City Attorney
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Resolution No. 1728
Recommendation:
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Approve Resolution No. 1728 and authorize its execution.
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