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Right-of-Entry form available for Oklahoma City residents with destroyed homes

Oklahoma City property owners who want City-hired contractors to remove and haul off debris from their homes destroyed by the May 20 tornado must sign a right-of-entry form. The form gives City contractors permission to access the property. More

Oklahoma City residents with damage from May 31 storms asked to separate their debris

Residents who have storm debris that resulted from the May 31 storm should call Utilities Customer Service, 297-2833, to report their location. Please place your debris in three piles along the curb.

• Tree limbs, construction material and destroyed personal property such carpet, drapes, furniture, clothing, TVs and computers.
• Refrigerators and other items containing Freon will be collected on a separate pass. By law, the refrigerator or freezer door must be removed before setting it out. Food should be removed as well.
• Household hazardous waste such as propane tanks, batteries, fertilizer, pesticides, pool chemicals, motor oil and gasoline should be in a third pile. This will be collected on a separate pass.

Residents who have debris collection questions as a result of the May 20 tornado damage in south Oklahoma City can call 297-1030 for information.

Oklahoma City opens Outreach Office for homeowners impacted by the tornado

The City of Oklahoma City will open a “Resident Outreach Office” on Monday, June 3 to assist citizens whose homes were affected by the May 20 tornado with the rebuilding process. 

The outreach office is located in the Business Development Center at the South Penn Campus of the Moore Norman Technology Center, 13301 South Penn. The Business Development Center is a stand-alone building on campus.

Office hours are 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.  The office will remain open as long as necessary.

City of Oklahoma City staff will provide the following services: 

• Debris removal information
• Demolition permitting
• Building permit and plan review guidance
• Provide general information about City services

More information

Debris pick up begins June 3 for tornado-stricken area of south Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City contractors will begin collecting trees, limbs and building material that have been moved to curbs in tornado damaged neighborhoods of south Oklahoma City starting Monday, June 3.

Any debris that homeowners place behind the curb will be collected and disposed of at no cost to the property owner. More

Call 297-1030 if your home was destroyed

Oklahoma City homeowners and renters whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed are advised to call the Oklahoma City Storm Debris Line at 297-1030 to get details about debris removal.

Recommendations for transit system improvement

In December, 2012, the Central Oklahoma Transportation & Parking Authority (COTPA) with the City of Oklahoma City hired Nelson\Nygaard to review, evaluate and make recommendations to improve the bus system using its current budget.
The consultant presented their initial findings at two public meetings on Tuesday, May 21. The presentation walked attendees through recommendations for improving the current system and the possibility of eliminating service in areas served by multiple routes or those having low ridership. By doing so, service would be reallocated to allow for higher frequency, increased ridership and fewer deviations through neighborhoods. More information

• Your voice matters to METRO Transit and the City of Oklahoma CIty, participate in a transit survey to help.

City implements progressive outdoor watering conservation program

Today, City Council approved progressive water conservation measures for all Oklahoma City residential and commercial water customers. Stage 1, Mandatory Odd/Even Watering, has been in place since January 17, 2013 and remains in effect until further notice. More

Council receives proposed budget for FY 13-14

City Council received the City Manager’s proposed $1.027 billion budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year today. The General Fund budget, which pays for most day-to-day City services, is proposed at $400.8 million – a 0.6 percent increase from the 2012-2013 fiscal year budget.

• Download Proposed FY 13-14 Budget (PDF)
• View FY 13-14 introduction presentation (PDF)

Annual water consumer confidence report released

Oklahoma City’s 2012 Consumer Confidence Report is now environmentally friendly. You can read the report online, print a copy or download it. This annual report lets you know how Oklahoma City’s drinking water stacks up against stringent federal and state water standards and provides details about the source and quality of your water.

• Download the 2012 Consumer Confidence Report (PDF)

New flashing yellow arrow signals being installed

Oklahoma City is in the process of phasing in the next generation of traffic signals that allow protected and permissive left turns from dedicated left turn lanes. These new left turn traffic signals include a “flashing yellow arrow” which indicate to drivers that they can make a permissive left turn if there is no oncoming traffic or pedestrians. More

Residents asked to lighten up on fertilizer

With summer upon us, many Oklahoma City residents are turning to fertilizer to grow lush, green lawns. Unfortunately this stimulant can impair the health of the City’s lakes and streams when it’s allowed to wash down neighborhood storm drains. More

Oklahoma City implements mandatory outdoor watering conservation

City officials have implemented a mandatory odd/even watering program in Oklahoma City, effective immediately. The rotation program includes residents and businesses and remains in effect until further notice.

Citizens whose address numbers end in an even number may water their yards on even-numbered days. Likewise, citizens whose house numbers end in an odd number may water on odd-numbered days. More

MAPS 3 update

City staff, consultants and citizen subcommittee and advisory board members are deep into the planning and preparation stages of several MAPS 3 projects, while others are already under construction. Over the next few months, construction will begin on the first sidewalks and trails, and racecourse lighting at the Oklahoma River will be completed.
Find out more

Shop Oklahoma City, facts about taxes

Your sales tax helps pay for our core City services and things we need to keep our City going – employees, materials and supplies. That’s why it’s important that our sales tax dollars come to Oklahoma City. More

Use OKC's water wisely - squeezeeverydrop.com

Check out these simple tips for using water wisely:

• Water the lawn only when it needs it. This will result in healthier plants, reduce weeds and lower pest and disease. Landscapes are typically overwatered by as much as 20% to 40%.
• Buy drought-tolerant or native plants that require less water.=
• Check the soil moisture before watering. The surface may be dry, but adequate moisture may be retained beneath 
  the surface. More tips

2012 Citizen Survey presented to Council

Results of the 2012 Citizen Survey presented to Council today showed residents of Oklahoma City have a positive perception of the City and feel the City is moving in the right direction. More info:

• Download the 2012 Citizen Survey (PDF)
• Download the 2012 Citizen Survey presentation to Council (PDF)

Report a pothole to the City's hotline

405-631-1111

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

Oklahoma City protects water rights with answer to Indian Tribes’ claims

Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust filed an answer today in U.S. District Court in Oklahoma City disputing the unprecedented claims to water in Southeast Oklahoma made by two Indian Tribes. More

• More information on Oklahoma water rights

Council receives proposed budget for fiscal year 2012-2013

City Council received the City Manager’s $951.9 million proposed budget (PDF) for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. 

The General Fund budget, which pays for most day-to-day City services, is proposed at $387.3 million – a 5 percent increase from the 2011-2012 fiscal year budget.

• More information
• Watch the presentation to Council (YouTube)
  

Grant application submitted to OEM for safe room rebate program

OKC Emergency Management has completed all necessary tasks and submitted our application to the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM). Currently we’re waiting for the grant application to be reviewed, approved and funded by the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The OEM and FEMA review and approval process can take months. Please remember that if you were selected in the drawing, you cannot immediately install or construct a safe room and still be eligible for the rebate. You must wait until after the grant application has been reviewed, approved, and funded by OEM and FEMA and you receive a Letter to Proceed from the City of Oklahoma City.

Learn more about the Safe Room Rebate Program

“Green loans” available to homeowners

Oklahoma City homeowners wanting to save money on their electric and gas bill by making their home more energy efficient can apply for a green home loan offered through the City of Oklahoma City. More

Downtown Traffic Advisory and Map

Project 180, the massive four-year-long renovation of downtown, is continuing at a quick pace. Here is a map of downtown traffic conditions. (PDF) To stay up-to-date with the progress visit okc.gov/project180.

Performance measure data now online

Leading for Results (LFR) performance measure data is now online for all City departments. LFR provides information to decision makers and citizens and helps City departments demonstrate to their customers the services they provide. View data

History exhibit open in City Hall

The history of Oklahoma City’s government, from the City’s first unofficial mayor who was shot in a land dispute to our present form of government can be explored in a free exhibit in City Hall titled “Oklahoma City! Sooner or Later...” 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.
View Council Priorities

Free tree planting guides available

Oklahomans interested in planting trees this fall can pick up a free copy of “Putting Down Roots,” a guide for the selection, care and maintenance of trees in central Oklahoma. The 130-page publication is in its second edition and includes a description and photographs of more than 60 trees that are suitable for planting in central Oklahoma. More

"This City is Going on a Diet"

Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett is asking residents to collectively lose one million pounds in an effort to create a healthier City. An interactive website has been created to track the city’s weight loss progress, www.thiscityisgoingonadiet.com. The website is designed as a one-stop resource for people intending to lose weight. More