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Last phase of two-way conversion begins July 7

Five downtown streets will have limited access from July 7-11 as contractors begin the last phase of a one-way to two-way street conversion project. In this final phase, contractors will be re-striping the streets. On-street parking will be restricted during the painting process. The conversion project wraps-up on Saturday, July 12, weather permitting, and streets will open as two-way roads. More | Map (PDF)

Code Enforcement 411

Want to learn how to improve your neighborhood? Make plans to attend a code enforcement workshop presented by the Neighborhood Alliance on Thursday, July 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Will Rogers Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36th Street. Representatives from the City will discuss how neighborhoods can work with the City to improve their areas. For more information or to RSVP call 528-6322.

Summer fun on a budget in Oklahoma City

Gas prices and rising food costs taking the air out of your summer spending? The Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department has just the recipe for summer fun on a budget. Check out our baker’s dozen of free and low-cost activities. They’re sure to fill the family fun quotient, without taking a chunk out of your checkbook. More

City unveils public safety tool

The City of Oklahoma City unveiled its wireless network–the largest city owned and operated municipal Wi-Fi mesh network in the world. The wireless mesh network covers an unprecedented 555 square-mile area with 95 percent service coverage in the city’s core. The network is used for public safety and other City operations. At this time it does not provide wireless Internet access to the public. More

Saturday Morning Sweep program continues

The City's Saturday Morning Sweep is underway. The program is organized to help rid neighborhoods of litter, overgrowth, illegal dumping and storm debris by providing a commerical-sized dumpsters to neighborhood associations in Oklahoma City. More

Oklahoma City and Tulsa unite to present legislative priorities

For the second year in a row, city leaders from Oklahoma City and Tulsa have partnered to present a joint agenda to the 51st Oklahoma Legislature for 2008.

The agenda, signed by Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett and Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor, outlines six issues fundamental to the future of both cities and municipalities throughout the state
Download the Joint Legislative Agenda (PDF)

Set out Little Blue to win $100

All households eligible for Curbside Recycling received a brochure and enrollment card for Blue Bin – Instant Win. It’s a game in which one resident each week for 12 weeks can win $100 from Waste Management. The game runs from April 21 through the week of July 7. To play, just send in the enrollment card. Little Blue must be properly filled and set out in order for you to be declared a winner. Go to recycling for a list of acceptable items and how to properly set out Little Blue. More

Oklahoma City and Waste Management employees and their immediate family members living in the same household are not eligible to enter and win.

NBA Board of Governors vote to approve relocation

The question now is when, not if Oklahoma City will be home to a NBA franchise following a 28-2 vote by the association’s Board of Governors today in New York.

The Board, comprised of NBA franchise owners, voted overwhelmingly to approve Professional Basketball Club, LLC’s request to relocate the SuperSonics to Oklahoma City. More

What if my sewer backs up?

Sewer backups are usually unexpected and always create a mess. At best the backup requires unpleasant cleanup and sometimes expensive damage. When this happens, our customers have questions. More

City gives away 1,000 tree in Great OKC Tree Giveaway

The City of Oklahoma City partnered with the Tree Bank Foundation to provide 1,000 trees to citizens free of charge. The project was funded through a grant from the Houston-based Apache Foundation through its One Million Tree initiative.

Registration is now closed. If you have already registered, you will receive a confirmation number, and also be assigned a designated time to pick up your tree. More

2008 State of the City Address

During the ninth annual State of the City address held January 31, Mayor Mick Cornett looked back on Oklahoma City's recent accomplishments, updated the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce on current developments and shared our vision for the City's future. More

Report potholes by phone

If you see potholes in City streets, give us a call on the Pothole Hotline at 631-1111. Or call *OKC on your cellular phone.

"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

Oklahoma City voters pass 2007 Bond Program

Oklahoma City voters said yes to a $835.5 million G.O. Bond Issue to improve or replace our city’s infrastructure.
Projects include the repair of 750 miles of residential and arterial streets, repairing bridges, improving parks, addressing drainage systems, constructing sidewalks and trails, building new police and fire stations, replacing busses, updating libraries and providing incentives for economic development.
Thanks to citizens who voted in the election despite the frigid temperatures and unfavorable driving conditions. More

• 2007 Bond Program Election Results

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

Citizens rate Oklahoma City as a great place to live

Results of citizen survey conducted last month by ETC Institute reflect favorably on many City services.

Final Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget Available

The City of Oklahoma City budget for FY 2007-08
is available for download.

Council video now available on web

City Channel 20, Information Technology Department and City Clerk make video of City Council meetings available.

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