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Tree inventory to help Parks & Recreation foresters track tree health, longevity
The Parks & Recreation Department has a new tool to monitor the health of nearly 20,000 park trees by way of a computerized tree inventory.
03/22/2017 9:07 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
Action Center launches texting, new online interface and Twitter account
The City of Oklahoma City’s Action Center now has texting capability and its own Twitter account, plus a new interactive web portal for submitting issues online.
03/07/2017 2:00 PM
Oklahoma City needs your ideas to name the MAPS 3 Park
Mayor Mick Cornett is asking Oklahoma City residents to submit their best ideas to name the MAPS 3 Park, which will transform 70 acres of downtown OKC into the most ambitious park project in state history.
03/07/2017 8:58 AM
Martin Park Nature Center selected as host for national “Leave No Trace” program
Oklahoma City’s Martin Park Nature Center has been selected as one of 16 parks from across the United States as a Hot Spot for the national “Leave No Trace In Every Park” program for 2017.
03/02/2017 10:01 AM
Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan available for public review
The draft update to Oklahoma City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan is available for public review and comment until March 16.
03/01/2017 1:06 PM
New green paint helps visibility for downtown bicycle lanes
New, bright green paint for bicycle lanes at downtown intersections encourages safe driving and provides a glimpse of planned improvements to bicycle infrastructure in Oklahoma City.
02/27/2017 9:01 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
Street crews preparing for winter weather this weekend
Oklahoma City street crews are pre-treating bridges and overpasses today in anticipation of winter weather this weekend. Up to 34 salt and plow trucks will be available to treat and clear snow routes if winter precipitation affects Oklahoma City this weekend.
01/12/2017 11:35 AM
Oklahoma City’s Bond Election workshops kick off next week
The first of eight bond election workshops kicks off on Jan. 19 to get input from Oklahoma City residents on potential projects to be included in the City’s 2017 Bond Election. The Bond Election is set for Sept. 12.
01/10/2017 2:41 PM
OKC Council Special Meeting Notes: Dec. 13, 2016
The Council held a special meeting Tuesday to discuss the 2017 Bond Election.
12/13/2016 12:22 PM
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
Smoke alarms now required in all Oklahoma City residences
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to approve a new ordinance that requires every one- or two-family residence to have a working smoke alarm.
12/08/2016 11:43 AM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: Dec. 6, 2016
Updates on the mid-year budget cut, 2017 Bond Election planning, firefighters union negotiations, Vietnam War monument and more.
12/06/2016 11:18 AM
New development impact fees for streets and parks begin Jan. 1
New development impact fees becoming effective Jan. 1 will help infrastructure for streets and parks keep pace with growth in Oklahoma City.
12/05/2016 9:05 AM
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
Mid-year budget cut proposed as Oklahoma City sales tax revenue declines
The Oklahoma City Council will consider a proposed $9.2 million mid-year budget reduction in a public hearing during its Dec. 6 meeting at City Hall.
11/28/2016 2:43 PM
Opiniones necesarias para la propuesta de las elecciones de bonos 2017
Dé su opinión para dar forma al futuro de Oklahoma City identificando las prioridades para proyectos de infraestructura críticos financiados por el próximo paquete de bonos.
11/22/2016 3:42 PM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: Nov. 8, 2016
Updates on MAPS 3, special events, a Call to Artists, capital improvement plans and more.
11/08/2016 1:45 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