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OKC Council Meeting Notes: June 13, 2017
FY 2018 budget approved, bond and sales tax initiative public hearings and a proposed update to ordinances related to dogs.
06/14/2017 2:12 PM
Council considers proposed ordinance amendments for impounded, menacing dogs
The Oklahoma City Council is considering proposed ordinance amendments that would create new requirements for dogs impounded by Animal Welfare, and dogs deemed to be menacing.
06/13/2017 3:29 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
Vote online to name the MAPS 3 Park
More than 5,000 MAPS 3 Park name ideas have been narrowed to six, and you can help pick the winner with an online vote.
06/01/2017 5:46 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
OKC Council Meeting Notes: May 30, 2017
2017 bond election and sales tax initiative proposals, MAPS 3 Park update, special events, sales tax revenue, Zoo admission prices and more.
05/31/2017 9:28 AM
Sales tax, bond proposals would invest $1.1B in Oklahoma City; Proposed vote is Sept. 12
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 are included in sales tax and bond proposals under consideration by the Oklahoma City Council.
05/30/2017 12:44 PM
Have a plan and more than one weather information source with storms in forecast
Make a plan, build an emergency kit and have more than one way to get information about the weather in case of severe thunderstorms today in Oklahoma City.
05/18/2017 9:14 AM
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: May 9, 2017
Overview of the proposed FY 2018 budget and presentations from Public Works, Public Transportation and Parking, and Development Services.
05/09/2017 9:35 AM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: May 2, 2017
Updates on next year's budget, special events, the MAPS 3 Will Rogers Trail and more.
05/02/2017 11:29 AM
Keep dogs leashed or confined when outside in Oklahoma City
Dogs that are allowed to run free are a threat to other people and pets in our community, especially, children, delivery people and the elderly. Help protect them from injury, and protect yourself from fines and potential personal injury lawsuits, by securely confining your dogs to an enclosure they cannot escape from.
04/26/2017 11:31 AM
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
Deadline for MAPS 3 Park name ideas is April 7
April 7 is the deadline for submitting name ideas to okc.gov/NameYourPark, which is the first of three collaborative steps to name the future 70-acre park in downtown Oklahoma City.
03/31/2017 11:43 AM
Final plans approved for north section of MAPS 3 Park
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to approve final plans and specifications for the 40-acre upper section of the MAPS 3 Park, with a scheduled groundbreaking set for this summer.
03/29/2017 9:11 AM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: March 28, 2017
Updates on the MAPS 3 Park, special events, sales tax and more.
03/28/2017 12:20 PM
Low-interest loans available to OKC homeowners for energy efficient upgrades
Make energy-efficient upgrades to your home that will pay for themselves over the long term using a low-interest loan from the City of Oklahoma City.
03/27/2017 2:31 PM
Prepare for storm season with tips on planning and preparedness
Severe weather season is almost upon us in Oklahoma City. Help keep your family safe by preparing in advance.
03/23/2017 9:39 AM