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Public workshop July 20 for input on Stars & Stripes Skate Park project
Skaters and other interested Oklahoma City residents are invited to get information and provide feedback on the Stars & Stripes Skate Park Project at a public workshop this month.
07/11/2017 8:53 AM
Public hearing for amendment to sales tax initiative set for Tuesday’s Council meeting
The Oklahoma City Council has scheduled a public hearing Tuesday regarding a proposed amendment to the temporary sales tax initiative introduced for consideration last month.
06/16/2017 3:23 PM
Council moves forward sales tax, bond proposals to June 20 vote; Proposed public vote is Sept. 12
The Oklahoma City Council is scheduled to vote next week on sales tax and bond package proposals that would invest more than $1.1 billion in funding for streets, police, firefighters and other basic needs, and an annual injection of $26 million for day-to-day operations.
06/13/2017 1:08 PM
OKC reminds residents, businesses of odd-even watering schedule
The Utilities Department wants to remind water customers of its permanent, year-long odd/even watering schedule, which is especially important during the summer months.
06/08/2017 12:16 PM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: June 6, 2017
Proposed FY 2018 budgets from Utilities, Parks & Recreation and Airports.
06/06/2017 11:49 AM
Don’t release swimming pool water into storm drains
As swimming pool season gears up, don’t forget that it’s illegal to release chlorinated pool water down storm drains.
05/31/2017 3:29 PM
Inspect, clean, drain and dry boating gear to stop spread of zebra mussels
Experts have confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lake Hefner and are working with the City of Oklahoma City to help reduce and eliminate the future spreading of this invasive species.
05/15/2017 4:07 PM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: April 25, 2017
New School Bond Advisory Board, CDBG program update, sales tax and more.
04/25/2017 11:58 AM
Residents asked to lighten up on fertilizer
Fertilizer can impair the health of the City’s lakes and streams when it’s allowed to wash down neighborhood storm drains.
03/21/2017 11:35 AM
Amended water rights permit application protects OKC, southeast Oklahoma
The City of Oklahoma City will publish notice next week of an amended permit application with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, formalizing its commitment to protecting water rights for Oklahoma City and southeast Oklahoma.
02/24/2017 10:41 AM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: Dec. 20, 2016
Economic development, special events, Free Fishing Days, support for public schools and more.
12/20/2016 10:16 AM
Protect your pipes, turn off sprinklers during freezing weather
With the first hard freeze of winter, it’s important to protect the pipes in your home from freezing and turn off outdoor sprinklers.
12/09/2016 2:37 PM
Too much trash? Order extra Big Blue carts for $2.25 per month
Do you regularly need more space for your trash than two Big Blue carts? Oklahoma City residents can get a third or fourth cart for only $2.25 per month per cart.
11/29/2016 12:02 PM
Testing confirms Oklahoma City’s water remains safe after Saturday’s interruption
Two days of bacteriological testing confirmed the City of Oklahoma City’s drinking water remained safe and clean during and after Saturday’s temporary service interruption. The precautionary, voluntary boil advisory issued for some customers affected by the outage expired at 10 a.m. Monday.
10/31/2016 9:55 AM
Voluntary boil advisory for some OKC residents after water outage
The City of Oklahoma City, at the recommendation of the state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), is issuing a precautionary, voluntary boil advisory for customers whose water service was completely shut off during Saturday's temporary water service interruption.
10/29/2016 5:09 PM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: Oct. 25, 2016
Special events, capital improvement plans, state road construction projects, sales tax and more.
10/25/2016 12:14 PM
Construction begins on second MAPS 3 Trail
Oklahoma City civic leaders broke ground Thursday on the Will Rogers Trail, the second of three trails included in MAPS 3.
10/20/2016 3:13 PM
Learn about the MAPS 3 Lake Draper Trail at community meeting Oct. 18
Learn about the MAPS 3 Lake Draper Trail and provide feedback at a community meeting Oct. 18.
09/30/2016 10:50 AM
Oklahoma City announces new Utilities Director
City Manager Jim Couch announced today the selection of Chris Browning as Utilities Director.
09/20/2016 2:27 PM
Oklahoma City’s resident satisfaction beats national average
Resident satisfaction with Oklahoma City as a place to live continues to surpass the national average, according to the results of this year’s resident survey.
08/30/2016 12:49 PM