The Bartlesville City Council approves repairs to Civitan Park and a new contract with the Fraternal Order of Police during a special meeting yesterday afternoon.

 Bartlesville City Engineer Micah Siemers says the shade structure over the playground at Civitan Park was not installed property.

 A wind storm damaged the structure last month, revealing the faulty installation. The council approved a $7,600 contract with Lee Construction to remove and reinstall the shade structure, and reopen the park.

 Siemers says the playground will reopen once the structure is removed.

 Additionally, the city council approved a two-year collective bargaining agreement with the Bartlesville Fraternal Order of Police. The new agreement updates the pay scale for police officers, including a 3% Cost-Of-Living- Adjustment in year two of the agreement, or equal to what is received by other city employees — whichever amount is greater. The agreement also includes updates to per-diem provisions.

 The new agreement with the FOP goes through the end of Fiscal Year 2024-2025.