The new Rock Creek Golf Course irrigation project has been discussed at several meetings in the last month, most recently at last week’s City Council meeting. The initial bid has already been approved, but Golf Course Manager David McBride submitted a change orders, which both added and deducted alternate features. The net increase in cost was $22,250 for a total project cost of $790,788, which is still well under budget.
The first alternate was for 2″ High-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE) to replace all existing 2″ and smaller piping. At City Council, McBride said that the “golf course is good, but it will be better after this project.” He reported that the existing “2” pipe is damaged—there are leaks everywhere, where the electrical work split [during the last big storm]. This is the best piping we can use to prevent more electrical issues. Storms will no longer short-circuit the system.” He said that with this setup, the “sprinkler head itself takes the hit instead of ruining the whole system.”
The second alternate is for solar-powered weather recoding with radio control for golf course employees.
McBride said that the deduction to the order involved sprinkler yardage markers and that “we don’t really need them. We decided to decline that.”
City Council also approved hiring local IT company SpringPoint to replace its current IT vendor. Building Inspector Mark Stephens spoke about the change during Study Session and said that this will affect the City’s technology “all the way from software to hardware.” He said the City “went out to bid with several different companies. This company came in relatively close to the price [the City was looking for], actually lower, then they discounted the first year to help offset the cost from the previous provider.”
Additionally, SpringPoint “brought us the most comprehensive plan.” They have “24-hour support, they are local, and they have 7 people who live in or near Sapulpa and can be here anytime.” They will support the City’s network as well as that of the Police and Fire Departments.
Stephens said that this is the “best solution, even though it’s a higher cost [than what the City is currently paying]. There is no way the City can continue to run effectively on the system we have now.” He said that after the initial implementation costs, the yearly cost will be on a per user rate.
SpringPoint’s Client Engagement Manager, Sara Alfred, attended the City Council meeting and said, “We’re very excited to have your business.” Councilor Hugo Naifeh said, “You’ll do a good job, right?” Alfred replied, “We will, yes!” Alfred said they handle several municipalities’ networks, including Glenpool’s.
Jan Duke and Wanetta Webb were confirmed to continue another 3-year term on the Library Board, to expire in May of 2024.
The Library also received state aid in the amount of $12,577 for new equipment.
Mayor Craig Henderson ended the meeting by commenting on how beautiful City Hall’s landscaping looks. “I’ve never seen it look so nice and green!” he enthused. Nathan Chadwick of Changing Seasons, Inc. and Kent Daniels are responsible for the lush lawn, roses, and flower beds.
