CC)--The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners Thursday night approved a $4.2 million agreement, along with accepting four right-of-way permits for land in Kay County partly owned by the Ponca Tribe needed for the Kaw Lake Water Pipeline route. The agreement marks the second time the city of Enid has settled with an Indigenous sovereign nation rather than participate in legal action over the Kaw Lake project’s land acquisitions. Crossing just over 8 acres of land in Kay County, the tracts in question were at the center of the years-long negotiations between the city and the Ponca Tribe and the final tracts needed to build the 70-mile pipeline. Construction already began earlier this year along all segments of the pipeline and at the lake, as well as at the city’s new water treatment center on West Chestnut.
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UA)--Enid city commissioners Thursday unanimously passed a two-year collective bargaining agreement with the Enid chapter of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. The CBA took effect July 4 and affects the roughly 150 to 200 employees who are AFSCME members. City commissioners are now expected to approve the local firefighters’ union two-year CBA. A vote is expected for later this month.
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HA)--A Heat Advisory has been issued for this afternoon from 1:00 to 8:00 for all of northcentral Oklahoma. Daytime highs are expected to be near 100, with the Heat Index near 110 degrees. The hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned environment if possible. If you must be outdoors, avoid the hottest parts of the day and be sure to take plenty of breaks. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. The excessive afternoon heat across the area is expected each afternoon through the upcoming weekend.
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IC)--Beginning today traffic control at the intersection of West Owen K. Garriott and South Monroe will be adjusted slightly to facilitate the installation of a wall sign for the INTEGRIS Hospital. Traffic will be affected in the following manners:
? Lane Closure in the east bound, outside lane of West Garriott.
? Lane Closure in the south bound lane of South Monroe.
Through traffic on both West Owen K Garriott and South Monroe Street will remain open for through traffic.
It is expected to take approximately two days to be completed. Motorists are encouraged to follow posted traffic control signs and to drive with extreme caution in this area during the construction effort.
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