Oklahoma City’s June sales tax summary

The June sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 3.1 percent compared to the same month last year, above the monthly projection by 2.2 percent.

06/18/2019

Oklahoma City gets two new alternative fuel vehicles from ACOG grant

The City of Oklahoma City replaced a diesel-powered dump truck and gas-powered car with alternative fuel vehicles thanks to help from an Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) grant.

06/07/2019 1:43 PM

Oklahoma City gets $300k grant from EPA for environmental assessment projects

The federal Environmental Protection Agency announced a new $300,000 grant to support environmental cleanup of under-used properties ripe for redevelopment.

06/05/2019

Oklahoma City Council adopts budget for fiscal year 2020

The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to approve the City Manager’s proposed $1.55 billion budget for fiscal year 2020, which begins July 1.

06/04/2019 10:51 AM

Register by June 14 to vote in July 9 special election for amendments to OKC Charter, ONG franchise agreement

Register to vote or update your registration by June 14 to be eligible to cast a ballot in the July 9 special election for a proposed Oklahoma City Charter amendment and a change to the Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) franchise agreement.

06/03/2019 8:30 AM

Oklahoma City’s outdoor warning sirens repaired, routine audible test at noon Saturday

All of Oklahoma City’s 182 outdoor warning sirens should be working normally after officials repaired 18 sirens likely damaged in recent storms.

05/31/2019 1:30 PM

Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s reaffirm OKC Utilities’ triple-A bond ratings

The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT) has again earned the highest possible ratings from S&P Global Ratings (Standard & Poor’s) and Moody’s, two of the nation’s most respected financial rating agencies.

05/30/2019 10:27 AM

Becker named interim Oklahoma City Police Chief

City Manager Craig Freeman has named Jeff Becker as Oklahoma City’s interim Police Chief effective May 2.

05/01/2019 4:32 PM

Oklahoma City Council receives proposed budget for fiscal year 2020

The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday received the City Manager’s proposed $1.55 billion budget for fiscal year 2020, which begins July 1.

04/30/2019 3:16 PM

Oklahoma City’s April sales tax summary

The April sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 4 percent compared to the same month last year, above the monthly projection by 2.7 percent.

04/23/2019 3:24 PM

OKC Council calls July 9 special election for amendments to City Charter, ONG franchise agreement

The Oklahoma City Council called a special election on July 9 for a proposed City Charter amendment affecting Mayor and Council employment restrictions, and a change to the Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) franchise agreement.

04/23/2019 2:56 PM

McDermid, Tsoodle hired as Assistant City Managers for Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman announced the selection of Aubrey McDermid and Kenton Tsoodle as the next Assistant City Managers.

04/22/2019 10:30 AM

Survivor Tree clone transplanted on grounds of MAPS 3’s Scissortail Park

04/19/2019 2:05 PM

Oklahoma City launches National Fitness Campaign partnership as model city for fitness

OKC Parks will open five new outdoor fitness courts with a grand opening April 6, launching a new partnership with the San Francisco-based National Fitness Campaign (NFC). The free outdoor fitness opportunities across Oklahoma City are for bodyweight exercises, circuit training and more.

04/01/2019 11:07 AM

Oklahoma City’s March sales tax summary

The March sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were down 3.9 percent compared to the same month last year, below the monthly projection by 8.8 percent.

03/26/2019 10:39 AM

Safe Place returns to OKC for youths who need immediate help

Black and yellow diamond-shaped signs on Oklahoma City fire stations and OnCue stores will mark the return of the National Safe Place Network to help young people who need immediate safety.

03/21/2019 12:59 PM

OKC Council considers July 9 special election for amendments to City Charter, ONG franchise agreement

The Oklahoma City Council is considering a special election on July 9 for a proposed City Charter amendment affecting Mayor and Council employment restrictions, and a change to the Oklahoma Natural Gas franchise agreement.

03/13/2019 10:13 AM

City Council hires OKC’s first Artist-in-Residence

The City Council voted Tuesday to hire Erica Bonavida for the launch of the Artist-in-Residence program, managed by the Planning Department’s Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs. Bonavida, a painter who uses a realistic style, will work for the rest of 2019 from a studio in historic City Hall.

02/26/2019 2:43 PM

Oklahoma City’s February sales tax summary

The February sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 14.3 percent compared to the same month last year, below the monthly projection by 0.6 percent.

02/26/2019 11:16 AM

Oklahoma City purchases 240 Sports Complex

The Parks Department has purchased the 240 Sports Complex in south Oklahoma City with plans to renovate it in time for the spring 2020 baseball and softball seasons.

02/22/2019 8:30 AM