Domino Food and Fuel purchased the old Purcell Municipal Hospital property for $1,250,000.

That proposal was approved by the Purcell City Council at Monday’s regular monthly meeting at the Community Room of the Purcell Police Service Building.

The council chose Domino’s bid over NSPJ Architects, who bid $1,050,913.

The decision was not solely based on the up front price, however that did play in the council’s decision. The board also considered which proposal would generate the most sales tax revenues and the need for certain services, city officials said.

OnCue had rescinded their bid due to contingencies and deadline issues.

The NSPJ plan was to build an office building, an apartment complex and convenience store.

Domino will build a convenience store and partner with fast food, build a car wash and plans other retail in some 6,000 feet of space they won’t utilize.

Elmer Smith Oil Company’s subsidiary Domino Food & Fuel is a convenience store chain based in Oklahoma.

The company owns and operates 22 stores and has built 14 new locations since 2012. The corporate headquarters is located in Clinton, where the business originated.

Additionally, there is a satellite office in Oklahoma City to support operations in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Martin Smith currently serves as president of this third-generation, family-owned business.

“The company’s focus for the past 20 plus years has been to develop best in class facilities that are large, nice, clean and deliver great customer service,” according to Domino’s proposal provided to the council.

“This disciplined approach has led to a network of stores that deliver best in class performance across the entire platform.”

In his report, Interim City Manager Bobby Elmore reported water well No. 17 is down for routine testing and should be back up soon. The city continues relocating the line east of I-35 where the interchange will be constructed.

Elmore reported from the electric department, Southbrook Phase I only has nine left to build. Phase II is currently with the engineer for review before going to the Planning Commission. Also, Southern Hills is planning to expand.

Lights from the Heart will begin the process closing the north side. The south side will remain open until November 1 when it will be closed for the holiday season.

The new Parks & Recreation supervisor is Clent Kennedy, who has been working in the code enforcement department.

Treats on the Trail will be held November 1 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The stairs at Red Hill continue to be closed while city officials work with CEC engineering firm to begin the repairs, which will include shoring up the stairs to prevent future erosion.

The city leaders also approved the IAFF contract with the fire department for 2025-2026.

An agreement was made with Crawford & Associates through December 25 for services as needed to assist new city treasurer Wynn Tyson-Kramer.

The city approved an agreement with JTS Financial Contract Management LLC to write grants. They are only paid when a grant is approved.

The council called for an election for Division I on the council next year, the seat currently held by Graham Fishburn, and approved an updated investment and banking policy.

Melissa Douglas presented the city a $5,000 check for its Competitive Utility Program (CUP), an optional program through the Oklahoma Municipal Power Association where rates are compared with other power providers.

The CUP provides a number of services, among which are training and maintaining equipment.