Oklahoma City Economic Development
Regular MeetingOklahoma City, OK · March 25, 2025
Agenda
AGENDA
March 25, 2025
3:00 PM
TRUST MEMBERS
Todd Stone, Chair
Rhonda Hooper, Vice Chair
Maurianna Adams
Mark K. Stonecipher
Miriam Campos
Craig Freeman, General Manager
Kenton Tsoodle, Surrogate General Manager
Miki Graham, Assistant Secretary
Amy Douglas, Assistant Municipal Counselor
200 N. Walker, 3rd Floor, Council Chamber
INFORMATION ABOUT OCEDT TRUST MEETINGS
The Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust (OCEDT) generally meets on a monthly basis in the
Council Chamber at City Hall unless prior notice of a change is posted. If Council or another City Trust
is in session, the OCEDT meeting will be held in the Executive Conference room (same floor). To
confirm meeting dates, call (405) 2972506.
It is the policy of the City to ensure that communications with participants and members of the public
with disabilities are as effective as communications with others. Anyone with a disability who requires an
accommodation, a modification of policies or procedures, or an auxiliary aid or server in order to
participate in this meeting should contact the ADA department coordinator at (405)2972506 as soon
as possible but not later than 48 hours (not including weekends or holidays) before the scheduled
meeting. The department will give primary consideration to the choice of auxiliary aid or service
requested by the individual with disability. If you need an alternate format of the agenda or any
INFORMATION ABOUT OCEDT TRUST MEETINGS
The Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust (OCEDT) generally meets on a monthly basis in the
Council Chamber at City Hall unless prior notice of a change is posted. If Council or another City Trust
is in session, the OCEDT meeting will be held in the Executive Conference room (same floor). To
confirm meeting dates, call (405) 2972506.
It is the policy of the City to ensure that communications with participants and members of the public
with disabilities are as effective as communications with others. Anyone with a disability who requires an
accommodation, a modification of policies or procedures, or an auxiliary aid or server in order to
participate in this meeting should contact the ADA department coordinator at (405)2972506 as soon
as possible but not later than 48 hours (not including weekends or holidays) before the scheduled
meeting. The department will give primary consideration to the choice of auxiliary aid or service
requested by the individual with disability. If you need an alternate format of the agenda or any
information provided at said meeting, please contact the ADA department coordinator listed above 48
hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
Addressing the Trust
Citizens may address the Trust on certain items by signing up to speak and providing the agenda item
number, their reason for appearing and their address, but all comments must be relevant to the item. The
Chair or presiding officer may in her or his discretion prohibit a person from addressing the Trust, or
have any person removed from the Council Chamber, if that person commits any disorderly or
disruptive behavior. Disorderly conduct includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: speaking
without being recognized by the Chair or presiding officer; continuing to speak after notice that the
speaker’s allotted time has expired; presenting comments or material not relevant to the item under
discussion; failing to comply with the lawful instructions of the Chair or presiding officer; engaging in
other conduct, activity or speech that delays, pursuant to 21 O.S. §280, disruptive conduct includes any
conduct that is “violent, threatening, abusive, obscene or jeopardizes the safety of self or others”. A
person may also be subject to arrest and removal from the Municipal Building for violation of Oklahoma
City Municipal Code 2020, § 3081 – Disorderly conduct and/or violation of Okla. Stat. tit. 21, §280
Willfully Disturbing, Interfering With or Disrupting State Business, Agency Operations or Employees.
Citizens may also address the Trust on individual concerns at the end of the agenda when the Chair
asks if there are any comments by citizens. Comments should concern OCEDT matters. Please fill out a
“Request to be Heard” form located outside the Chambers. Please return this form to the staff member
at the table in front of the horseshoe. PLEASE LIMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO 3
MINUTES. Continuing to speak beyond the time allowed by the Chair or presiding officer shall
constitute grounds for removal from the Council Chamber. If you know in advance that you wish to
address the Trust, you may call (405)2972506 and provide your name and subject about which you
wish to speak.
Trust Actions
Official action can be taken only on items that appear on the agenda. The Trust may dispose of business
on the agenda by adopting, approving, amending, correcting, ratifying, denying, deferring or continuing
resolutions, plans and specifications, addenda, amendments and contracts. Other actions may also be
taken.
When more information is needed to act on an item, the Trust may refer items to the General Manager
or the Municipal Counselor. The Trust may also refer items to committees of the Trust, to a board or
commission, or to independent consultants for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely.
address the Trust, you may call (405)2972506 and provide your name and subject about which you
wish to speak.
Trust Actions
Official action can be taken only on items that appear on the agenda. The Trust may dispose of business
on the agenda by adopting, approving, amending, correcting, ratifying, denying, deferring or continuing
resolutions, plans and specifications, addenda, amendments and contracts. Other actions may also be
taken.
When more information is needed to act on an item, the Trust may refer items to the General Manager
or the Municipal Counselor. The Trust may also refer items to committees of the Trust, to a board or
commission, or to independent consultants for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are
deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely.
Television Coverage
Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust meetings can be watched live on Cox Cable Channel 20.
Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust
March 25, 2025
3:00 PM
Council Chamber, Third Floor, Municipal Building, 200 N. Walker, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes January 28, 2025
Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust Meeting
III. Ratify OCEDT Claims
IV. Items for Individual Consideration
A. Memorandum of Agreement between the Oklahoma City Economic Development
Trust and The Alliance for Economic Development, commercial air service
development in support of more nonstop air service at OKC Will Rogers
International Airport. (GOLT)
B. Economic Development Agreement with Safehouse Films, LLC for a payfor
performance film incentive agreement not to exceed $64,813 for the proposed
feature film project, Project Mystery. (GOLT)
C. Amendment No 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with the Oklahoma City
Economic Development Foundation, to provide services relating to the
establishment of the Oklahoma City Film & Creative Industries Office, extending
Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust
March 25, 2025
3:00 PM
Council Chamber, Third Floor, Municipal Building, 200 N. Walker, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes January 28, 2025
Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust Meeting
III. Ratify OCEDT Claims
IV. Items for Individual Consideration
A. Memorandum of Agreement between the Oklahoma City Economic Development
Trust and The Alliance for Economic Development, commercial air service
development in support of more nonstop air service at OKC Will Rogers
International Airport. (GOLT)
B. Economic Development Agreement with Safehouse Films, LLC for a payfor
performance film incentive agreement not to exceed $64,813 for the proposed
feature film project, Project Mystery. (GOLT)
C. Amendment No 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with the Oklahoma City
Economic Development Foundation, to provide services relating to the
establishment of the Oklahoma City Film & Creative Industries Office, extending
the term through December 31, 2025.
D. Joint Resolution with the City of Oklahoma City (City), certifying that Project
Galaxy, a proposed feature film, is an eligible project under the Strategic
Investment Program’s Film Incentive Program; approving an allocation not to
exceed $880,000 in payforperformance film incentives; and authorizing the Trust
General Manager to negotiate a Film Incentive Agreement for Project Galaxy.
(GOLT)
E. Receive SemiAnnual Report from the Oklahoma City Economic Development
Foundation relating to the Oklahoma City Film & Creative Industries Office for the
period ending December 31, 2024.
F. Receive 2nd Quarter Report from the Alliance for Economic Development of
Oklahoma City for FY 2025. (GENED)
V. General Manager Reports
VI. Comments from Staff, Trustees and Citizens
VII. Adjourn