Oklahoma City Zoology Trust
Regular MeetingOklahoma City, OK · December 3, 2025
Agenda
By The City of Oklahoma City Office of the City Clerk at 10:10 am, Dec 02, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY ZOOLOGICAL TRUST
Meeting Agenda
Zoo Administration Building, Savanna Conference Room
December 3, 2025 - 4:30 p.m.
OKLAHOMA CITY ZOOLOGICAL TRUST MEMBERS
Vicki Howard, Chairperson Camal Pennington, Councilperson, Ward 7
Jon Trudgeon, Vice-Chairperson Dustin Fredrick
Pama Palmer, Secretary Aimee Salalati
David Holt, Mayor Derek Albro
Heather Ross, Surrogate to the Mayor
Craig Freeman, City Manager Dwight Lawson, PhD, Executive Director/CEO
LaShawn Thompson, Surrogate to the City Manager
INFORMATION ABOUT OKLAHOMA CITY ZOOLOGICAL TRUST MEETINGS
The Oklahoma City Zoological Trust meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Zoo
Administration Building, located at 2000 Remington Place, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111. Free parking
is available in the Zoo parking lot.
It is the policy of the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust 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
service in order to participate in this meeting should contact the Zoo at 405-425-0231 as soon as possible, but
not later than 48 hours (not including weekends or holidays) before the scheduled meeting. The Zoo 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
Zoo at 405-425-0231 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
ADDRESSING THE OKLAHOMA CITY ZOOLOGICAL 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. Citizens may
also address the Trust at the end of the agenda under “Citizens to be heard.” Please contact the Zoo at 405-
425-0231 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, and leave a message that includes your name, the agenda item
number, and the reason you would like to speak. Staff will submit requests received to the Chair. Please limit
your comments to three (3) minutes or less.
The Chair or presiding officer may, in his or her discretion, prohibit a person from addressing the Trust, or
have any person removed from the Auditorium, 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; or engaging in other conduct, activity, or speech that delays,
disturbs, interferes, or disrupts the effective or timely conduct of the meeting, or is otherwise violent,
threatening, abusive, obscene, or jeopardizes the safety of self or others. A person may also be subject to
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arrest and removal from the Auditorium for violation of Oklahoma City Municipal Code 2020, § 3081 –
Disorderly conduct and/or violation of 21 Okla. Stat. § 280 – Willfully Disturbing, Interfering with or
Disrupting State Business, Agency Operations or Employees.
TRUST ACTIONS
Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Trust may adopt, approve, ratify,
deny, defer, recommend, amend, strike, or continue any agenda item. Other actions may also be taken.
When more information is needed to act on an item, the Trust may refer the matter to the Executive
Director/CEO or the Municipal Counselor. The Trust may also refer items to standing committees of the
Trust for additional study.
Under certain circumstances, items are deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely.
CONSENT DOCKET
Items listed under “Consent Docket” are usually approved as a group with the proper motion from a member
of the Trust. Members of the Trust may request discussion or separate action on any item on the Consent
Docket.
For more information about the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust, please call 405-424-3344.
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AGENDA
I. Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes of October 22, 2025, Oklahoma City Zoological Trust
Meeting ................................................................................................................................... Pages 4-6
II. Staff and/or Committee Updates
A. Financial Report of October 2025 .................................................................................... Pages 7-10
III. Items for Individual Consideration
A. Resolution waiving formal competitive bidding and authorizing the
open market purchase of kiosk and associated equipment and
approving the agreement with M3 Technology Solutions, LLC,
estimated cost $95,300, December 3, 2025 through December 2, 2028 ................... Pages 11-23
B. Resolution of the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust authorizing the
Sole Source Purchase of Dinosaur Exhibit Experience and approving
the agreement with Immersive Productions, Inc., estimated cost
$815,751, December 3, 2025 through November 4, 2026 .......................................... Pages 24-37
IV. Items from Trustees
V. Staff Reports
A. Executive Director’s Report
VI. Citizens to Be Heard
VII. Adjournment
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JOURNAL OF
TRUST PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 22, 2025
Trustees Present: Vicki Howard, Chairperson
Jon Trudgeon, Vice-Chairperson
Pama Palmer, Secretary
Heather Ross, Surrogate to the Mayor
Derek Albro
Dustin Fredrick
Aimee Salalati
Staff Present: Dwight Lawson, Executive Director/CEO
Trevor Leonard, Chief Operations Officer
Greg Heanue, Chief Marketing Officer
Tammy Burnett, Chief Human Resources Officer
Dahrenda Mitchell, Director of Guest Services and Membership
Mandy Heaps, Executive OZS Director
Corey Janvrin, Director of Capital Projects
Lindsay Scovil, Assistant Director of Membership
Kate Winters, Executive Assistant
Others Present:
Bailee Richards, Assistant Municipal Counselor, City of Oklahoma City
Agenda Topics
I. Receive Minutes
A. Minutes of September 24, 2025
APPROVED. Moved by Trustee Jon Trudgeon. Seconded by Trustee Derek Albro.
AYES: Trustees Vicki Howard, Jon Trudgeon, Pama Palmer, Heather Ross, Dustin Fredrick, Derek Albro, Aimee
Salalati.
II. Receive Staff and/or Committee Updates
A. Financial Reports of September 2025.
CEO, Dwight Lawson, provided the financial report of September 2025.
MOVE TO ACCEPT. Moved by Trustee Dustin Fredrick. Seconded by Trustee Pama Palmer.
AYES: Trustees Vicki Howard, Jon Trudgeon, Pama Palmer, Heather Ross, Dustin Fredrick, Derek Albro, Aimee
Salalati.
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Oklahoma City Zoological Trust
October 22, 2025
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III. Items for Individual Consideration
A. Oklahoma City Zoological Trust 2026 Trust Meeting Schedule.
CEO, Dwight Lawson, presented the 2026 Trust Meeting Schedule.
MOVED TO APPROVE. Moved by Trustee Jon Trudgeon. Seconded by Trustee Dustin Fredrick.
AYES: Trustees Vicki Howard, Jon Trudgeon, Pama Palmer, Heather Ross, Dustin Fredrick, Derek Albro, Aimee
Salalati.
B. Amendment No.3 and Restated Audit Contract.
CEO, Dwight Lawson, explained the Amendment to the Audit Contract.
MOVED TO APPROVE. Moved by Trustee Jon Trudgeon. Seconded by Trustee Dustin Fredrick.
AYES: Trustees Vicki Howard, Jon Trudgeon, Pama Palmer, Heather Ross, Dustin Fredrick, Derek Albro, Aimee
Salalati.
C. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Gorilla Trek VR Experience Agreement.
CEO, Dwight Lawson, described the Amendment No. 1 to Gorilla Trek VR Experience Agreement.
MOVED TO APPROVE. Moved by Trustee Jon Trudgeon. Seconded by Trustee Dustin Fredrick.
AYES: Trustees Vicki Howard, Jon Trudgeon, Pama Palmer, Heather Ross, Dustin Fredrick, Derek Albro, Aimee
Salalati.
D. Adopt the resolution of the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust authorizing the Sole Source purchase of Gorilla Trek
Virtual Reality Experience and approving the agreement with C.2K Entertainment Inc., DBA Immotion VR, esti-
mated revenue $120,000, October 22, 2025, through October 21, 2027.
CEO, Dwight Lawson, provided information on the resolution and the new C.2K Entertainment agreement.
MOVED TO ADOPT. Moved by Trustee Jon Trudgeon. Seconded by Trustee Derek Albro.
AYES: Trustees Vicki Howard, Jon Trudgeon, Pama Palmer, Heather Ross, Dustin Fredrick, Derek Albro, Aimee
Salalati.
IV. Items from Trustees
A. Trustee Fredrick enjoyed the bourbon experience at ZooBrew, Trustee Palmer gave Zoo tickets to her family and
they had a great experience, and Trustee Howard is looking forward to Safari Lights.
V. Staff Reports
A. Animal Care – New giraffe calf has met the herd and doing well. We recently hosted the Zoo Museum Network
Workshop and Nutrition Advisory Group. Confirmation that Asha, the elephant, is pregnant with an ultrasound.
More baby news from the Carnivore Team was shared.
B. Capital Projects – New Well House project wrapping up and 30-year-old LLS equipment soon to be replaced in the
Big Rivers Building. Solar car charging station project has a November start date. Concept designs on the Cat Forest
and Stingray projects were shared.
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Oklahoma City Zoological Trust
October 22, 2025
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C. Human Resources – Unfortunately, turnover has risen to 7.37% for the year. Our fulltime employee headcount is
sitting at 201 and our annual employee engagement survey will kick off the first of November. Volunteer program
is doing well with 75 volunteers donating 288 hours during ZooBrew.
D. Conservation, Education, & Science – Big monarch year! The Zoo tagged 350 monarchs and a roost was found on
Zoo grounds for the first time in 24 years. Funded by a grant, we brought in Dr. Ray Moranz from the Xerxes
Society, and applied six radio tracker tags to monarch butterflies. Update on summer animal visibility report, while
a little below visibility goal, still overall improvements.
E. PR & Marketing – Dino lease experience presented. Attendance is looking solid for October and 36% guests re-
ceived discounted or free admission. 91% overall satisfaction for the month of September in our visitor surveys.
Membership sales are strong for the month and Lindsay Scovil, our new Assistant Director of Membership was
introduced. The September issue of Curbside Chronicle featuring the Zoo sold out! Safari Lights is approaching
with a lighting ceremony on Wednesday, November 12th!
F. OZS Update – Zoobrew numbers were shared: sponsorships and ticket sales exceeded goal. Ticket numbers were
lower than last year and an after-event meeting is planned to make next year even better. Getting ready for our fall
appeal and future events including Safari Lights opening, SLEP Traveler Reunion/Solicitation, and the 1902 Society
Breakfast.
VI. Citizens to be Heard.
A. None.
VII. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Trust, the Chairperson declared the meeting adjourned at 5:36pm.
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MEMO
To: Oklahoma City Zoological Trust
From: Dwight Lawson, Rebecca McReynolds
Date: December 3, 2025
FY-26 Financial Summary as of October 31, 2025
FY- 26 FY- 26 Variance FY- 25 Variance Act- Variance
Attendance: Actuals Budget Amount Variance % Actuals Last Year %
Current Month 134,376 116,300 18,076 15.5% 127,632 6,744 5.3%
Year to date 416,369 366,000 50,369 13.8% 371,394 44,975 12.1%
Operating Revenue:
Current Month $1,587,018 $1,590,078 ($3,060) -0.2% $1,550,906 $36,112 2.3%
Year to date 5,196,688 4,844,152 352,536 7.3% 4,572,799 623,889 13.6%
Per-Capita Revenue for the month was $11.81. Year to date per capita revenue is $12.48 which is $0.75 less than the budget of $13.24.
Other Revenue:
Current Month $183,225 $134,875 $48,350 35.8% $177,528 $5,697 3.2%
Year to date 1,071,980 1,062,022 9,958 0.9% 972,468 $99,512 10.2%
Operating Expenses:
Current Month 2,070,769 2,018,300 $52,469 2.6% 2,006,591 $64,178 3.2%
Year to date 8,369,730 9,149,686 (779,956) -8.5% 6,912,739 1,456,991 21.1%
Operating Profit (Loss):
Current Month ($300,525) ($293,347) ($7,178) 2.4% ($278,157) ($22,368) 8.0%
Year to date ($2,101,063) ($3,243,512) 1,142,449 -35.2% ($1,367,472) (733,591) 53.6%
Sales Tax Revenue:
Current Month $1,513,162 $1,522,568 ($9,406) -0.6% $1,541,638 ($28,476) -1.8%
Year to date 6,333,984 6,103,591 230,393 3.8% 6,102,482 231,502 3.8%
Net Income (Loss):
Current Month $1,212,637 $1,229,221 ($16,584) -1.3% $1,263,481 ($50,844) -4.0%
Year to date 4,232,922 2,860,079 1,372,843 48.0% 4,735,010 (502,088) -10.6%
Annual YTD Budget
Capital/Other: Budget Expenses Remaining %
Capital Improvements $500,000 $89,328 $410,672 82.1%
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OKLAHOMA CITY ZOOLOGICAL TRUST
FY 2025-26 Capital Projects
Department Project Name Budget YTD Exp Balance Status
Carnivore Predator Pass Trees 7,000.00 - 7,000.00 Not Started
Grounds/Hort Power Washer 5,000.00 - 5,000.00 Not Started
Grounds/Hort Green Works 10,000.00 - 10,000.00 Not Started
Grounds/Hort Irrigation 11,430.00 - 11,430.00 Not Started
Grounds/Hort Tree Installation 30,000.00 - 30,000.00 Not Started
Housekeeping Trash cart replacement 35,000.00 - 35,000.00 Not Started
IT New Plaza Sound System 35,000.00 37,115.01 (2,115.01) In Process
Sam Moore Aviary Painting and
Maintenance Siding Replacement 9,800.00 6,253.35 3,546.65 In Process
Maintenance Bat Floor Replacement 12,000.00 - 12,000.00 Not Started
Maintenance Club Car Lithium Battery Upgrades 20,500.00 25,039.95 (4,539.95) In Process
Maintenance Concrete Path Repair/Replacement 50,000.00 6,750.00 43,250.00 In Process
Boardwalk and Handrail
Maintenance Replacement/Repair 75,000.00 3,578.75 71,421.25 In Process
Maintenance Perimeter Fence
Maintenance Replacement 80,500.00 - 80,500.00 Not Started
Maintenance HVAC 100,000.00 3,391.00 96,609.00 In Process
Marketing Haunt the Zoo Props 18,000.00 7,200.00 10,800.00 In Process
Contingency 770.00 - 770.00
Total CIP Budget 500,000.00 89,328.06 410,671.94
Other: Contingency Fund $500,000
Department Project Name Budget YTD Exp Balance Status
Administration Small Project Planning 15,000.00 - 15,000.00 Not Started
Birds Bald Eagle Shelter 5,000.00 - 5,000.00 Not Started
Birds Mesh Netting Over Avian Habitats 9,750.00 - 9,750.00 Not Started
Maintenance Lotus Handrails 4,150.54 4,150.54 - In Process
Maintenance Tram Floor & Seat Replacement 17,736.42 17,735.42 - In Process
Zoo Supply Line
Maintenance Pressure Valve Reducer 49,303.00 49,303.00 - Complete
Maintenance Replace Baricades 4,146.63 4,146.63 - Complete
Total CIP Budget 105,086.59 75,335.59 29,750.00
Balance Available: 394,913.41 424,664.41
Master Plan/Capital Projects Planned Expenses Balance Status
Master Plan Shore to Sea (MZ-0069/MZ-0070) 26,000,000.00 4,016,241.29 21,983,758.71 Project to be redesigned
Master Plan WellLines/Pump Houses/Tower 1,200,000.00 282,145.51 917,854.49 In Process
Master Plan Oklahoma City Aquarium 507,800.00 424,906.69 82,893.31 Planning stage
Master Plan African Plateau Phase 1 281,400.00 - 281,400.00 Not started
Master Plan Reptile/Jungle Gym 2,189,996.00 - 2,189,996.00 Not started
Master Plan Cat Forest Updates 7,050.00 7,050.00 - Planning stage
Capital Project Solar Panels-Elephant Bldg 275,000.00 - 275,000.00 Not started
Capital Project Elephant Shade Structure 192,669.94 192,669.94 - Complete
Capital Project Splash Pad Remodel 200,000.00 - 200,000.00 Not started
Capital Project Great Escape HVAC 106,895.46 106,895.46 - In process
Capital Project Oklahoma Trails Life Support - - In process
Capital Project Insurance Repairs 37,858.58 37,858.58 - In process
Capital Project White Naped Crane Yard - - Not started
Capital Project Large Habitat Servicing - - Not started
Total 30,998,669.98 5,067,767.47 25,930,902.51
Grants Budget Expenses Balance Status
Grant Asphalt Project 250,000.00 - 250,000.00 Awarded - FY 2025
Grant Carport and EV Purchases 282,096.00 - 282,096.00 Awarded
Total 532,096.00 - 532,096.00
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OKLAHOMA CITY ZOOLOGICAL TRUST
INCOME STATEMENT SUMMARY
FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDING 10/31/2025
CURRENT MONTH YEAR TO DATE
ACTUAL BUDGET LAST YR ACTUAL BUDGET LAST YR
REVENUES:
ADMISSIONS $653,280 $734,108 $677,727 $2,003,791 $2,229,269 $1,958,379
ANIMAL SHOW ADMISSIONS 17,709 13,527 21,241 60,541 41,230 52,046
ANIMAL FEEDINGS 28,486 33,014 39,743 96,776 100,626 121,528
FOOD & BEVERAGE/VENDING 136,399 137,342 167,708 373,914 418,617 489,364
CATERING/RENTALS
CONCERTS 210,000 210,000 175,000
RIDES 54,218 55,194 40,850 183,132 168,229 144,908
MERCHANDISE COMMISSION 59,630 84,544 67,544 204,242 257,688 213,506
ATTRACTIONS 69,231 78,643 74,598 236,707 241,985 229,223
EDUCATION 77,342 55,655 49,087 258,086 202,297 102,528
PROMOTIONS 231,284 202,172 214,140 435,838 371,879 460,208
MEMBERSHIP 239,694 187,924 195,169 1,062,137 579,109 617,978
OTHER 19,746 7,955 3,098 71,524 23,223 8,132
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 1,587,018 1,590,078 1,550,906 5,196,688 4,844,152 4,572,799
COST OF GOODS SOLD 0 0 0 0 0 0
GROSS MARGIN $1,587,018 $1,590,078 $1,550,906 $5,196,688 $4,844,152 $4,572,799
100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
OPERATING EXPENSES:
SALARIES 1,075,958 1,101,134 954,847 4,431,877 4,894,347 3,511,451
BENEFITS 298,817 303,712 397,945 1,216,478 1,266,670 1,053,501
SUPPLIES 77,163 79,041 63,233 248,682 318,130 244,635
UTILITIES 185,794 50,151 58,785 421,729 363,740 275,604
OUTSIDE SERVICES 158,140 193,651 217,247 656,083 806,006 659,724
ANIMAL CARE 76,049 94,644 97,161 311,248 411,798 327,578
OTHER 198,848 195,967 217,374 1,083,634 1,088,994 840,246
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 2,070,769 2,018,300 2,006,591 8,369,730 9,149,686 6,912,739
OTHER REVENUES:
LEASES 0 0 0 369,484 369,483 369,483
CONTRIBUTIONS 21,021 14,875 12,059 50,637 212,539 44,365
INTEREST 162,204 120,000 165,470 651,858 480,000 558,620
TOTAL OTHER REVENUE 183,225 134,875 177,528 1,071,980 1,062,022 972,468
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (300,525) (293,347) (278,157) (2,101,063) (3,243,512) (1,367,472)
TRANSFERS
NET INCOME (LOSS) ($300,525) ($293,347) ($278,157) ($2,101,063) ($3,243,512) ($1,367,472)
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OKLAHOMA CITY ZOOLOGICAL TRUST
BUDGET ANALYSIS
FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDING 10/31/2025
CURRENT MONTH YEAR TO DATE
ACTUAL BUDGET LAST YR ACTUAL BUDGET LAST YR
REVENUES:
GUEST EXPERIENCE $1,018,953 $1,136,372 $1,089,411 $3,159,102 $3,457,645 $3,208,954
GROUP EVENTS 0 0 0 210,000 210,000 175,000
OTHER 568,066 453,706 461,494 1,827,585 1,176,508 1,188,846
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 1,587,018 1,590,078 1,550,906 5,196,688 4,844,152 4,572,799
OPERATIONAL EXPEND BY DIVISION:
ADMINISTRATIVE 345,189 327,644 403,915 1,778,087 1,842,573 1,421,956
ANIMAL 466,964 484,456 480,106 1,864,545 2,092,981 1,598,155
MARKETING & INTERPRETIVE SVC 145,647 140,601 138,103 490,648 575,010 450,037
BUILDING & GROUNDS 599,762 512,462 511,717 2,097,944 2,314,603 1,764,208
EDUCATION 103,859 108,508 80,765 457,649 541,517 303,197
VISITOR SERVICES 239,785 258,600 215,351 1,001,935 1,045,311 794,270
VETERINARY 169,563 186,028 176,634 678,922 737,691 580,916
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 2,070,769 2,018,300 2,006,591 8,369,730 9,149,686 6,912,739
NET OPERATING REVENUE (483,751) (428,222) (455,685) (3,173,042) (4,305,534) (2,339,940)
OTHER REVENUE:
SALES TAX FUND REVENUE 1,513,162 1,522,568 1,541,638 6,333,984 6,103,591 6,102,482
CONTRIBUTIONS 21,021 14,875 12,059 50,637 212,539 44,365
OTHER REVENUE 162,204 120,000 165,470 1,021,342 849,483 928,104
TOTAL OTHER REVENUE 1,696,388 1,657,443 1,719,166 7,405,964 7,165,613 7,074,950
NET REVENUE BEFORE DEPRECIATION
AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES $1,212,637 $1,229,221 $1,263,481 $4,232,922 $2,860,079 $4,735,010
OPERATING REVENUE/EXPENSE RATIO 76.64% 78.78% 77.29% 62.09% 52.94% 66.15%
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TO: Chair and Trustees of the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust
FROM: Dwight Lawson, Executive Director/CEO
DATE: December 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution waiving formal competitive bidding and authorizing the open
market purchase of kiosk and associated equipment and approving the
agreement with M3 Technology Solutions, LLC, estimated cost $95,300,
December 3, 2025 through December 2, 2028.
Background: The Oklahoma City Zoo desires to move to cashless at all points of sales
throughout the Zoo and will need specific equipment to support this move.
Pursuant to the Zoo’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures, Open Market
Purchases are any purchase of supplies or contractual services that is made
without formal competitive bidding and purchases in excess of $100,000
can only be purchased on the open market by Zoo Trust action by form of
resolution.
It was only possible to solicit two quotes for this type of service, and M3
Technology Solutions, LLC (M3t) was the lowest and best bid. Therefore,
The Trust desires to waive formal competitive bidding and authorize the
open market purchase of kiosk and associated equipment and approve the
lease agreement with M3 Technology Solutions, LLC for an estimated cost
of $95,300, December 3, 2025, through December 2, 2028.
Recommendation: Resolution be adopted.
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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY
ZOOLOGICAL TRUST WAIVING FORMAL
COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE
OPEN MARKET PURCHASE OF KIOSK AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND APPROVING THE
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH M3 TECHNOLOGY
SOLUTIONS, LLC, ESTIMATED COST $95,300,
DECEMBER 3, 2025, THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2028.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Zoo’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures, Open Market
Purchases are any purchase of supplies or contractual services that is made without formal
competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS, purchases in excess of $100,000 can only be purchased on the open market
by Zoo Trust action by form of resolution; and
WHEREAS, it was only possible to solicit two quotes for this type of service, and M3
Technology Solutions, LLC (M3t) was the lowest and best bid; and
WHEREAS, the Oklahoma City Zoo desires to move to cashless at all points of sales
throughout the Zoo; and
WHEREAS, M3t supplies equipment that will allow Zoo guests to convert cash to credit
card.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Trustees of the Oklahoma City
Zoological Trust that they do hereby waive formal competitive bidding and authorize the open
market purchase of kiosk and associated equipment and approve the lease agreement with M3
Technology Solutions, LLC for an estimated cost of $95,300, December 3, 2025, through
December 2, 2028.
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ADOPTED by the Trustees of the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust and signed by its Chairperson
this day of , 2025.
ATTEST:
By:
Trust Secretary Chairperson
REVIEWED for form and legality.
Assistant Municipal Counselor
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Docusign Envelope ID: 833EAA2E-D2D4-4493-A265-838551476C57
KIOSK OPERATING LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS KIOSK OPERATING LEASE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is dated as of _____ __, 2025, (“Effective
Date”) by and between M3T, a Limited Liability Company organized and existing under the laws of the
State of Oklahoma, (in such capacity, "M3t") of the Kiosk (as hereinafter defined), and Oklahoma City
Zoological Trust with its principle place of business at 2000 Remington Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
(the "Lessee"). M3t and Lessee may collectively be referred to herein as Parties to the Agreement or
individually as Party.
1. Exclusive Lease of Kiosk and Associated Equipment. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth
herein, M3t hereby leases to Lessee and Lessee hereby accepts from M3t such lease and non- exclusive
license to possess, use and operate MC2190 Kiosks as described in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and
incorporated herein for all purposes, together with the software therein, in the condition in which it
exists on the date hereof, together with such additions, alterations and modifications thereto as M3t
may make from time to time hereafter (collectively, the “Kiosk” and associated “Equipment”).
2. Term of Agreement and Renewal Option. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the
Effective Date and shall continue for a term of thirty-six months (36) month from the Effective Date (the
"Initial Term"). This Agreement shall have one renewal option of thirty-six (36) months with an
appropriate market rate price adjustment to be agreed upon by the Parties. Either Party may give
written notice to the other party no more than ninety (90) days but not less than thirty (30) days prior to
the expiration of the Initial Term of its intent to renew or not renew the Agreement. M3t shall own the
Kiosks and associated Equipment at the end of the Term and Lessee shall make arrangements for
delivery of such to M3t. If Lessee terminates this Agreement for any reason other than material breach
by M3t, Lessee shall pay M3t for all amounts due through the effective date of termination and shall
reimburse M3t for all reasonable, documented, non-cancellable, or unrecovered costs incurred by M3t
in reliance on this Agreement, including but not limited to installation, setup, and depreciation
calculated on a straight-line basis over the Initial Term.
3. Acceptance of Kiosk and associated Equipment. Lessee has determined that the Kiosk and associated
Equipment is suitable for the use intended, and Lessee has inspected the same and accepts the same as
delivered. Lessee shall not assert any defense as against M3t by reason of any defect in the Kiosk and
associated Equipment or any warranties, representations, service or maintenance agreements, express
or implied, made by the manufacturer of the Kiosk and associated Equipment or any other person or
firm.
4. Use of Kiosk and associated Equipment. During the term of this Agreement, Lessee shall have the
exclusive right to possess, use and operate the Kiosk and associated Equipment. Lessee will cause the
Kiosk and associated Equipment to be operated in accordance with the M3t’s manual or instructions;
Terms / Conditions and Policies / Procedures from Interactive Communications International
(“Incomm”) and Mastercard; and shall assume all liabilities. Incomm and Mastercard will need access to
the location for the purpose of investigations to ensure compliance with terms of the program and
review procedures in conjunction with investigations relating to Open Loop Gift Card losses. Lessee
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agrees to comply with all instructions of M3t, Incomm and Mastercard with respect to the sale of Open
Loop Gift Cards in compliance with any and all laws, treaties, rules, regulations or regulatory guidance of
the government of the United States, any state thereof, or of any applicable foreign government or state
thereof.
5. Lessee Payments. (a) Lessee shall pay all costs, expenses, fees, and charges incurred in connection
with the training, installation, travel, shipping/handling, use and operation of the Kiosk and associated
Equipment, when due, directly to the person to whom such payment is due, as described in Exhibit “A”,
attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes; (b) Lessee shall be liable for and shall pay on
or before their due dates, all sales taxes, excise taxes, license fees, use taxes, personal property taxes,
business personal property taxes, and assessments, or other taxes or governmental charges imposed on
the Kiosk and associated Equipment or the ownership, possession or operation thereof or otherwise
assessed in connection with this Agreement, except that nothing contained herein shall be construed to
require Lessee to pay or reimburse M3t for any franchise taxes imposed on M3t or any tax computed on
the basis of M3t's income and/or assets other than the Kiosk and associated Equipment. M3t shall
promptly notify Lessee and send Lessee any notices, reports, and inquiries of taxing authorities
concerning any taxes, assessments, fees, or other charges which may be received from time to time by
M3t with respect to the Kiosk and associated Equipment. Lessee shall pay all amounts owed under this
Agreement within thirty (30) days of invoice receipt. Any late payments shall accrue interest at the
maximum rate allowed by Oklahoma law.
6. Maintenance. M3t shall provide routine maintenance and monitoring of the Kiosk and associated
Equipment during the term of this Agreement.
7. Alterations, Modifications, and Additions. Lessee shall make no alterations or modifications in and
additions to the Kiosk and associated Equipment.
8. Legal Ownership of the Kiosk and associated Equipment. Legal ownership of the Kiosk and associated
Equipment shall remain with the M3t at all times. All attachments, accessories, repairs, and renewals
shall become a part thereof and be the property of M3t. M3t shall place tags or other notifications of
ownership thereof as may be required by applicable law and other governmental rules and regulations,
on the exterior or interior of the Kiosk and associated Equipment.
9. Representations and Warranties. (a) THE KIOSK AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT IS LEASED TO LESSEE
BY M3T HEREUNDER "AS-IS" AND NEITHER M3T OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE MADE ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE TITLE, CONDITION, VALUE, DESIGN,
OPERATION, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR USE OF THE KIOSK AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, AS
TO THE ABSENCE OF LATENT OR OTHER DEFECTS, WHETHER OR NOT DISCOVERABLE, AS TO THE
ABSENCE OF ANY INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, TRADEMARK OR COPYRIGHT, AS TO THE ABSENCE OF
OBLIGATIONS BASED ON STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT, OR AS TO THE QUALITY OF THE MATERIAL OR
WORKMANSHIP OF THE KIOSK AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT OR ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION OR
WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE KIOSK AND ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT, except that M3t warrants in its individual capacity that the Kiosk and associated
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Equipment shall during the term of this Agreement be free of liens attributable to M3t, and (b) M3t
warrants and agrees that during the term of this Agreement Lessee's use of the Kiosk and associated
Equipment shall not be interrupted by M3t or anyone claiming solely through or under M3t.
10. Warranty Assignment. Any enforcement of a warranty by Lessee shall be at the expense of Lessee
and shall in no way render M3t responsible to Lessee for the performance of any warranties.
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12. Risk of Loss. M3t shall not be responsible for loss or damage to property, material, or equipment
belonging to Lessee, its agents, employees, suppliers, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by
Lessee while said material, property, or equipment is in M3t’s care, custody, and control or under M3t’s
physical control. If performance of any act required by this Agreement to be performed by M3t is
prevented or delayed by reason of any act of God and natural disasters, weather, fire, earthquake, flood,
tornado, strike, lock-out, labor trouble, power failures, inability to secure materials, market conditions,
restrictive governmental laws or regulations, or any other cause not the fault of M3t, upon M3t giving
notice to Lessee, M3t shall be excused from such performance, but continue to receive payment of past
invoices to Lessee dated prior to the delay but Lessee shall not pay for any new invoices during the time
that M3t is not performing under this Agreement. In addition, termination or cancellation of this
Agreement for any reason shall not release Lessee from any liabilities or obligations set forth in or
arising from this Agreement which remain to be performed or by their nature would be intended to be
applicable following any such termination or cancellation. Lessee and M3t shall share equally the cost of
repair or replacement of the Kiosk(s) and associated equipment resulting from force majeure events,
including but not limited to, natural disasters (e.g., tornadoes, floods, earthquakes), acts of war,
terrorism, or other events beyond Lessee’s reasonable control, except to the extent such damage is
caused by Lessee’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.
13. Insurance. Lessee will, without expense to M3t, maintain, or cause to be maintained in effect, at all
times during the term of this Agreement, with insurers of recognized responsibility, comprehensive and
general liability insurance with respect to the Kiosk and associated Equipment in such amount and type
usually carried by entity similarly situated with Lessee and owning and operating similar Kiosks and
associated Equipment, and covering such other risks as are customarily insured against by such entities.
Lessee shall be responsible for any and all deductibles related to an insurance claim. Lessee shall pay
the premiums for such insurance policies and shall provide M3t with evidence of such policies of
insurance reasonably satisfactory to M3t. All insurance policies required hereunder shall provide that
M3t shall be given thirty (30) days prior written notice of the effective date of any alteration or
cancellation of such policy.
M3t shall carry a General Liability Insurance policy to protect M3t and Lessee for property damage and
other loss which may arise directly or indirectly from the activities, omissions and operations of M3t
under this Agreement. General Aggregate Limit in an amount not less than one million dollars
($1,000,000) for any number of claims arising out of a single act, occurrence or accident. The policy must
be in the form of an “occurrence” insurance coverage or policy. M3t shall maintain insurance
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throughout the entire term of the Agreement. Lessee shall be named as an additional insured as to the
General Liability Policy, as required by this Agreement.
The insurance coverage maintained by the Lessee in accordance with this section shall be primary with
respect to any claims arising out of or relating to the use, possession, or operation of the Kiosk and
associated Equipment. M3t’s insurance shall be secondary and non-contributory to claims arising out of
or relating to the use, possession, or operation of the Kiosk and associated Equipment, and shall not
respond to any claim until the limits of the Lessee’s insurance have been exhausted. M3t’s insurance
shall be primary with respect to any claim arising out of or relating to M3t’s negligent acts or omissions
that result in damages to the Lessee or its guests, users of the Kiosks or any third party.
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15. Limitation of M3t Liability. M3t shall not be liable for, or for any loss in respect of, any of the
warranties. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Lessee shall not be entitled to
lost profits, consequential, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages. M3t’s total liability under this
Agreement cannot exceed $25,000.
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damaged, lost, stolen, or destroyed, or if any person is injured or dies, or if the Kiosk and associated
Equipment is damaged as a result of its operation, use, maintenance, or possession, Lessee shall
promptly notify M3t of the occurrence, and shall file all necessary accident reports, and those required
by insurers of the Kiosk and associated Equipment.
18. Assignment of Lessee. Neither Lessee nor M3t shall, without the prior written consent of either
Party, assign, transfer, pledge or hypothecate this Agreement, the Kiosk and associated Equipment or
any part thereof or any interest therein, except that M3t may, without such consent, but with notice to
Lessee, assign or transfer this Agreement and its rights and obligations hereunder to any entity that
acquires all or substantially all of the equity interests or assets of M3t, or in connection with a merger,
consolidation, corporate reorganization, or other change of control of M3t .
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20. Amendments and Waivers. No term or provision of this Agreement may be amended, modified,
waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by a written instrument signed by each Party hereto.
No delay or failure by either party to exercise any right under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of
that or any other right hereunder and any waiver of the terms hereof shall be effective only in the
specific instance and for the specific purpose given.
21. Notices. Unless otherwise expressly provided by law or herein, all notices, instructions, demands and
other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sent by email or delivered personally or
sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, or sent by facsimile
transmission (the receipt of which shall be confirmed by the parties, either by a confirming copy sent by
air mail, postage prepaid, or some other manner which confirms receipt of the facsimile) and the date of
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personal delivery of facsimile transmission or 7 business days after the date of mailing (other than in the
case of the mailing of a confirming copy of a facsimile transmission), as the case may be, shall be the
date of such notice, in each case addressed (i) if to the M3t, M3 Technology Solutions, LLC at its office at
2771 Washington Drive, Norman, OK. 73069, Attention: Kent Bowden, (or at such other address as the
M3t shall have furnished to the Lessee in writing and (ii) if to Lessee, to:
Oklahoma City Zoological Trust
Attn: Dwight Lawson, CEO; DLawson@OKCZoo.org
Trevor Leonard, COO; TLeonard@OKCZoo.org
2000 Remington Place
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
(or at such other address and/or facsimile number as the Lessee shall have furnished to the M3t in
writing).
22. Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the entire Agreement between the Parties. No agreements,
representations, or warranties other than those specifically set forth herein shall be binding on either
party unless in writing signed by both parties.
23. Governing Law. This Agreement and all terms and conditions to execute and perform the same are
subject to the laws of the State of Oklahoma, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law,
and without giving effect to any other legal entities, tribal systems, agencies or processes. The following
procedure will be followed if resolution is required to a conflict arising out of the subject matter of this
Agreement. When a conflict arises between M3t and Lessee, the Parties will first strive to work out the
problem internally. If the conflict remains unresolved either Party may submit the dispute to binding
arbitration in the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in accordance with the then governing rules of the
American Arbitration Association. Judgment upon any award rendered may be entered and enforced in
district court located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Each Party shall be required to pay its own fees
associated with arbitration. All documents, materials, and information in the possession of each Party
that are in any way relevant to the claim(s) or dispute(s) shall be made available to the other Party for
review and copying no later than 15 days after the notice of arbitration is served. During any conflict
resolution, the Lessee agrees to pay invoices according to this Agreement.
24. Management. This Agreement and each of its provisions shall be binding on and shall inure to the
benefit of the respective management, executors, administrators, trustees, successors and permitted
assigns of the parties to this Agreement.
25. Further Assurances. Lessee shall execute and deliver such further documents and take such further
action as may be necessary to effectuate the intent and purpose of this Agreement. Lessee also
represents and warrants that it has all required authority to execute this Agreement and make it fully
enforceable against the Lessee.
26. Captions. The captions used in this Agreement are solely for convenience of reference and do not
form part of the Agreement.
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27. No Third Party Beneficiary. No person, other than the parties expressly named herein, is intended to
be a beneficiary of any provisions of this Agreement.
28. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or
circumstances shall, to any extent, be prohibited or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or
the application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is
held prohibited or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this
Agreement shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
29. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when
so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts together shall constitute and be
one and the same instrument.
30. Oklahoma Open Records Act and Confidential Information
All “records”, as defined by the Oklahoma Open Records Act, 51 O.S. § 24A.1, et seq. (the “Act”), which
are in connection with the transaction of public business, the expenditure of public funds, or the
administration of public property, and that are in the custody, control, or possession of public officials,
public bodies, or their representatives, are potentially subject to inspection, copying, and/or mechanical
reproduction. The purpose of the Act is to ensure and facilitate the public’s right of access to and review
of government records so they may efficiently and intelligently exercise their inherent political power.
Except where state or federal statutes create a specific exemption or confidential privilege, persons and
entities who submit information to public bodies have no right to keep the record from public access nor
have a reasonable expectation that the record will be kept from public access. If M3t believes that a
record is exempt or confidential under a specific Oklahoma or federal statute, and therefore not subject
to public access under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, M3t must comply with the following:
Place said portion of the submission in a separate electronic file attachment marked “Confidential.” DO
NOT label the entire record “Confidential.” Label only those records, or portions thereof, that are
expressly protected from disclosure by Oklahoma or federal law. For each portion of the record for
which an exemption or a confidential privilege is claimed, M3t must clearly identify on that record at the
time of submittal a copy of a court order ruling the record is not subject to release under federal or
Oklahoma law, or the specific federal and/or Oklahoma law that created said privilege, e.g., for trade
secrets, see 21 O.S. § 1732 (Larceny of Trade Secrets) and the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, 78 O.S. §§ 85,
et seq.
Failure to clearly identify the record or any part of the record as “Confidential” will be interpreted as the
record NOT being exempt from the Act and therefore subject to public access. Should an Open Records
request be presented for a record identified as “Confidential,” M3t will be responsible for timely
justifying the confidentiality claim and attaining protection from a court of competent jurisdiction, state
or federal, in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. M3t will be notified upon receipt of an Open Records
Request to access the records identified as “Confidential in accordance with this policy.” It is M3t’s
responsibility to timely initiate an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce M3t’s rights. The
requested records will be released if M3t fails to timely bring an action to enforce your rights within
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seven (7) calendar days of notice. M3t must provide the City or its Trust from which the record has been
requested notice of that action. By your submission of records, M3t is granting the rights stated herein.
31. Non-Discrimination Statement
The M3t agrees, in connection with the performance of work under this Agreement: That the M3t will
not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment, because of race, creed, color, sex,
age, national origin, ancestry, disability and any class protected pursuant to federal and/or state law.
The M3t shall take action to ensure that employees are treated without regard to their race, creed,
color, age, national origin, sex, ancestry, disability or any other federally protected or state-protected
class. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, promotion, demotion
or transfer, recruitment, advertising, lay-off, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation
and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The M3t agrees to post, in a conspicuous place
available to employees and applicants for employment a copy of this Non-Discrimination Statement and
that the M3t agrees to include a copy of this non-discrimination requirement in any subcontracts
connected with the performance of this Agreement. In the event of the M3t’s non-compliance with the
above non-discrimination requirement, this Agreement may be canceled or terminated by the Buyer.
The M3t may be declared by the Buyer ineligible for further Agreement[s] with the Buyer until
satisfactory proof of intent to comply is made by the M3t.
32. Non-Collusion Statement
I certify that:
I am authorized to represent the M3t and confirm no collusion or improper conduct occurred regarding
this Agreement or acquisition.
I am fully aware of all facts related to this Agreement and have been directly involved in its preparation.
Neither the business entity that I represent nor anyone under its control has:
Engaged in collusion to restrict competition or fix bids;
Colluded with state officials or employees regarding contract terms; or
Exchanged money or favors for special consideration in the prospective contract.
I certify, if awarded the contract, whether competitively bid or not, neither the business entity
represents nor anyone subject to the business entity’s direction or control, has or will pay, give, or
donate money or anything of value, directly or indirectly, to any state officer or employee to procure
this contract.
33. Energy Discrimination Elimination Act Of 2022 - 74 O.S. § 12001 et seq.
I hereby certify that the Energy Discrimination Elimination Act of 2022, as amended, either:
Does not apply to me or my Entity, including but not limited to circumstances where:
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The Entity employs fewer than ten (10) full-time employees;
The value of this Contract is less than, and not expected to exceed, One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000.00); or
To the extent it does apply, I am in full compliance with its requirements.
34. TRUTH IN LEASING STATEMENT. (a). AS OF THE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT THE KIOSK AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN OWNED BY M3T, M3T HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT THE KIOSK AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND MAINTAINED. (b). LESSEE CERTIFIES THAT THE
KIOSK AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT WILL BE MAINTAINED AND INSPECTED UNDER M3T PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT; AND LESSEE UNDERSTANDS THAT IT
IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF THE KIOSK AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT WHEN THE
KIOSK AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT; (c). LESSEE
CERTIFIES THAT IT UNDERSTANDS ITS RESPONSIBILITIES FOR COMPLIANCE; AND THE NAME AND
ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE OF THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF THE KIOSK
AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS AS EXECUTED BELOW.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above
written.
M3T: M3 Technology Solutions, LLC LESSEE: Oklahoma City Zoological Trust
_________________________________ ________________________________
Name: Kent Bowden
Title: President
APPROVED by the Trustees of the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust and signed by its Chairperson this
day of , 2025.
ATTEST:
By:
Trust Secretary Chairperson
REVIEWED for form and legality.
Assistant Municipal Counselor
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Exhibit A
All costs within Exhibit A are fixed for the term of the Lease. M3t shall provide a quantity total
of three (3) MC2190 kiosks to Lessee on or around December 8, 2025, under the terms of this
Agreement.
Terms:
Qty 3 MC2190 Kiosks - $500 per month / per kiosk for Year 1
Qty 2 MC2190 Kiosks - $500 per month / per kiosk for Years 2 and 3
(Lessee has the option to reduce quantity of kiosks following the initial 12 months)
Price Per Card Issued:
$2.50 per card issued on all kiosks listed above
Price Per Kiosk Drop / Fill:
$300.00* total per month for all kiosks
Installation / Training / Transportation / Maintenance
Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
2000 Remington Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Invoices / Payment
Invoices will be sent by the 5th of each month. and payments will be made within thirty (30)
days of invoice receipt.
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TO: Chair and Trustees of the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust
FROM: Dwight Lawson, Executive Director/CEO
DATE: December 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution of the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust authorizing the Sole
Source purchase of Dinosaur Exhibit Experience and approving the
agreement with Immersive Productions, Inc., estimated cost $815,751,
December 3, 2025 through November 4, 2026.
Background: The Oklahoma City Zoo wishes to provide an additional temporary exhibit
to enhance Zoo visitation and revenue and Immersive Productions
specializes in temporary exhibits and has a proven track history with other
zoos and attractions in driving attendance and revenue. Immersive
Productions has unique and attractive fully automated and stationary
dinosaur displays, fossils, and dig pits.
In this agreement, Immersive Productions will supply all theming elements
needed to create an immersive entertaining and educational environment
and will provide all installation, maintenance, and removal of temporary
displays. It is estimated that the total revenue for the Exhibit will be
$1,495,303 and net revenues to the Zoo will be $660,052.
Immersive Productions has 100% availability with short notice to execute
an event open to Zoo guests starting on March 6, 2026, and lasting an
extended period through November 1, 2026. Therefore, staff believes it is
in the best interest of the Zoo to enter into a sole source agreement
beginning December 3, 2025, through November 4, 2026, for an estimated
cost of $815,751.
Recommendation: Resolution be adopted.
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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY
ZOOLOGICAL TRUST AUTHORIZING THE SOLE
SOURCE PURCHASE OF DINOSAUR EXHIBIT
EXPERIENCE AND APPROVING THE AGREEMENT
WITH IMMERSIVE PRODUCTIONS INC., ESTIMATED
COST $815,751, DECEMBER 3, 2025, THROUGH
NOVEMBER 4, 2026.
WHEREAS, the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust (Zoo) wishes to provide and
additional temporary exhibit to enhance Zoo visitation and revenue; and
WHEREAS, Immersive Productions specializes in temporary exhibits and has a proven
track history with other zoos and attractions in driving attendance and revenue; and
WHEREAS, Immersive Productions, Inc. (Immersive Productions) will provide all
installation, maintenance, and removal of temporary displays; and
WHEREAS, Immersive Productions has unique and attractive fully automated and
stationary dinosaur displays, fossils, and dig pits; and
WHEREAS, Immersive Productions further supplies all theming elements needed to
create an immersive entertaining and educational environment; and
WHEREAS, Immersive Productions will provide, in addition to ticket revenue
generation, additional revenue opportunity in the form of rides and attractions; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the total revenue for the Exhibit will be $1,495,303 and
net revenues to the Zoo will be $660,052; and
WHEREAS, Immersive Productions has 100% availability with short notice to execute
an event open to Zoo guests starting on March 6, 2026, and lasting an extended period through
November 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, staff believes it is in the best interest of the Zoo to enter into a sole source
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Agreement beginning December 3, 2025, through November 4, 2026, for an estimated cost of
$815,751.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Trustees of the Oklahoma City
Zoological Trust that they do hereby authorize the sole source purchase of Dinosaur Exhibit
Experience and approve the Agreement with Immersive Productions, Inc., estimated cost
$815,751, December 3, 2025, through November 4, 2026.
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ADOPTED by the Trustees of the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust and signed by its Chairperson
this day of , 2025.
ATTEST:
By:
Trust Secretary Chairperson
REVIEWED for form and legality.
Assistant Municipal Counselor
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