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September is TotalCare month

September is the month residents can change their participation in EMSA’s TotalCare program. The opt-in/opt-out period is September 1-30. No action is required if you don’t want to make a change.To change your participation, call Utility Customer Service September 1-30 at 297-2833.

TotalCare provides you and permanent members of your household with emergency medical ambulance service through EMSA with no out-of-pocket expense. The program is just $3.65 per month and can be added to your utility bill. More than 190,000 Oklahoma City households participate in TotalCare. More information about opting-in or opting-out of TotalCare.

Report shows cost of homelessness in Oklahoma City at $28 million

According to a study released today by Oklahoma City’s Planning Department, private and public agencies spent more than $28 million on services for Oklahoma City’s homeless population over the course of a year. The study was conducted from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010 by Spangler & Associates for the Mayor’s Homelessness Action Task Force and included collaboration from more than 40 agencies and organizations. More

Take our Outdoor Warning survey

Oklahoma City is reviewing our Outdoor Warning activation policy. Let us know what you think about when and where sirens should be activated. Take part in our survey

 

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

Be a part of planOKC

Help us plan for a healthy future by requesting a planOKC presentation at your organization’s next meeting, joining a Citizen Stakeholder group, hosting a Meeting in a Box, or submitting comments online. Visit planOKC for more information on how to be part of the planOKC process.  

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 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

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)

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

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