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Metro area residents invited to eCycle Aug. 21

Residents of Oklahoma City and neighboring communities can get rid of their used, unwanted, obsolete and damaged household electronic equipment in an environmentally sound manner and free of charge by dropping it off at State Fair Park between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21.  From I-44, take the 10th street exit and follow the signs. No proof of residency needed. More

Downtown trolley free for one year

The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority recently announced that beginning July 1, downtown Oklahoma City trolleys will be free to ride for one year thanks to a sponsorship by Platt College. More

City hopes to curb yard parkers

In an effort to reduce blight in neighborhoods and keep home property values from declining the City is increasing the fine for yard parkers from $10 to $100. More

City Council approves $876.6 million budget for fiscal year 2010-2011

City Council today approved an $876,645,916 total budget for the City’s fiscal year 2010-2011 that includes a General Fund budget of $333,441,699. The adopted budget was Option #2 presented to the City Council on June 1. This budget option did not require employee concessions and eliminated 100 positions; 51 vacant uniform positions and 49 non-uniform positions. No police officers or firefighters will face layoffs and only 5 non- uniform employees are facing layoff. More

City Aquatic Centers, Spraygrounds now open

Swimmers looking to splash into summer will get their chance Memorial Day weekend when the City’s two family aquatic centers and 16 spraygrounds open for the 2010 season. More

Saturday Morning Sweep cleans up neighborhood

For neighborhoods in need of a good cleanup, Oklahoma City’s Solid Waste Management Division has just the thing – Saturday Morning Sweep. It’s a free service that gives Oklahoma City citizens a chance to get rid of yard waste, litter, overgrowth, storm debris, illegal dumping and other unsightly messes in the neighborhood common areas, greenbelts, medians and easements. More

Report a pothole to the City's hotline

405-631-1111 (*OKC on mobile devices)

Lake Draper boat ramps closed

The boat ramps at Draper Lake are closed due to low water level and will remain closed until around August 2012. The low lake level is no indication of a shortage in the City’s water supply. More

Locate garage sales at okc.gov

People who enjoy hunting for used treasures can now log on okc.gov to view garage sale listings throughout Oklahoma City. The garage sale tracking system maps the location of permitted garage sales occurring within the Oklahoma City limits. The listing is free to those who get the required permit for their garage sale. Track garage sales

Downtown makeover underway

Downtown Oklahoma City is getting a makeover. A massive renovation project of more than 180 acres in downtown Oklahoma City has begun. The initiative, named Project 180, is a three year, $140 million redesign of downtown streets, sidewalks, parks and plazas to improve appearance and make the central core more pedestrian friendly. More

Oklahoma City residents rate the quality of City services well above national averages

Oklahoma City Council received good news today from the national survey firm, ETC Institute. Eight out of ten Oklahoma City residents who responded to a citizen satisfaction survey distributed in June think Oklahoma City is not only moving in the right direction but is also a good place to live, raise children and work.
More | Download 2009 Survey (pdf)

City offering Utility eBilling options

Sign up for eBilling to receive, view, pay and print utility bills online. Each month, you’ll receive an email message when your bill is ready to pay and an electronic copy of City News. You must already have an account or will need to create one on the Utility Customer Service Web site.

Comprehensive water supply study

A  comprehensive water supply study has identified water sources that could offer  a sustainable supply to about one-third of Oklahoma citizens for the next 50  years. The study evaluated options for purchasing water storage rights and raw  water from southeastern Oklahoma and determined how much water is needed to  meet future demands.  The study  findings are explained in a video at: Regional Raw Water Supply Study (WMV)

Mayor Cornett presents 2009 State of the City

Every January, the Mayor speaks to the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce on the State of the City. The State of the City message looks back on accomplishments, reviews current developments and looks ahead to the future.

• Read the 2009 State of the City Address
• Watch the 2009 State of the City Address
  

"This City is Going on a Diet"

Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett has an ambitious New Year’s resolution for Oklahoma City. He is asking residents to collectively lose one million pounds in an effort to create a healthier City. An interactive Web site has been created to track the city’s weight loss progress.

At the heart of the program is a Web site that is being launched on New Year’s Eve: www.thiscityisgoingonadiet.com. The Web site is designed as a one-stop resource for people intending to lose weight. More

City Council Issues, Strategic Priorities & Key Results

City Council met to identify the major issues confronting the City over the next two to five years, and establish Strategic Priorities and Key Results that the City needs to achieve in order to successfully address the issues identified. More

Five-Year economic forecast - FY 2010-14

The Five Year Financial forecast, FY 2010-14, was presented to City Council in March, 2009. The purpose of this document is to evaluate the City's financial condition as a view of the economic, financial and operational outlook for the City.

2010 news items
2009 news items