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Council receives proposed budget for fiscal year 2008-2009

The City Council received the city manager’s proposed FY 2008-09 budget of  $788.7 million on Tuesday.  The General Fund budget, which pays for most day-to-day City services, is proposed at $348.6 million – a 1.3 percent increase from the FY 07-08 amended budget. More | Download Proposed Budget (PDF)

Oklahoma City and Tulsa unite to present legislative priorities

For the second year in a row, city leaders from Oklahoma City and Tulsa have partnered to present a joint agenda to the 51st Oklahoma Legislature for 2008.

The agenda, signed by Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett and Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor, outlines six issues fundamental to the future of both cities and municipalities throughout the state
Download the Joint Legislative Agenda (PDF)

Set out Little Blue to win $100

All households eligible for Curbside Recycling received a brochure and enrollment card for Blue Bin – Instant Win. It’s a game in which one resident each week for 12 weeks can win $100 from Waste Management. The game runs from April 21 through the week of July 7. To play, just send in the enrollment card. Little Blue must be properly filled and set out in order for you to be declared a winner. Go to recycling for a list of acceptable items and how to properly set out Little Blue. More

Oklahoma City and Waste Management employees and their immediate family members living in the same household are not eligible to enter and win.

NBA Board of Governors vote to approve relocation

The question now is when, not if Oklahoma City will be home to a NBA franchise following a 28-2 vote by the association’s Board of Governors today in New York.

The Board, comprised of NBA franchise owners, voted overwhelmingly to approve Professional Basketball Club, LLC’s request to relocate the SuperSonics to Oklahoma City. More

What if my sewer backs up?

Sewer backups are usually unexpected and always create a mess. At best the backup requires unpleasant cleanup and sometimes expensive damage. When this happens, our customers have questions. More

City gives away 1,000 tree in Great OKC Tree Giveaway

The City of Oklahoma City partnered with the Tree Bank Foundation to provide 1,000 trees to citizens free of charge. The project was funded through a grant from the Houston-based Apache Foundation through its One Million Tree initiative.

Registration is now closed. If you have already registered, you will receive a confirmation number, and also be assigned a designated time to pick up your tree. More

Be prepared this tornado season

Tornadoes are no strangers to Oklahoma. They are one of natures most violent storms and can appear suddenly without warning. Planning and practicing how and where you take shelter can be a matter of survival.

Log on to www.ready.gov for practical advice on preparing your family for a tornado and other emergencies that could strike our city. A few simple steps can make a difference in ensuring your family's safety.

Storm debris pickup complete

City contractors have now completed storm debris pickup in neighborhoods. Crews collected an astounding 100,000 tons of debris from December 19 through March 31. Bulk waste trucks are now picking up debris during their monthly collection days. The first four cubic yards is free, but residents will be charged $7.84 for each cubic yard over four. Four yards is estimated to be the size of two refrigerators. More

Click to view the completed storm debris pickup map.

2008 State of the City Address

During the ninth annual State of the City address held January 31, Mayor Mick Cornett looked back on Oklahoma City's recent accomplishments, updated the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce on current developments and shared our vision for the City's future. More

Report potholes by phone

If you see potholes in City streets, give us a call on the Pothole Hotline at 631-1111. Or call *OKC on your cellular phone.

"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

Oklahoma City voters pass 2007 Bond Program

Oklahoma City voters said yes to a $835.5 million G.O. Bond Issue to improve or replace our city’s infrastructure.
Projects include the repair of 750 miles of residential and arterial streets, repairing bridges, improving parks, addressing drainage systems, constructing sidewalks and trails, building new police and fire stations, replacing busses, updating libraries and providing incentives for economic development.
Thanks to citizens who voted in the election despite the frigid temperatures and unfavorable driving conditions. More

• 2007 Bond Program Election Results

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

Citizens rate Oklahoma City as a great place to live

Results of citizen survey conducted last month by ETC Institute reflect favorably on many City services.

Final Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget Available

The City of Oklahoma City budget for FY 2007-08
is available for download.

Council video now available on web

City Channel 20, Information Technology Department and City Clerk make video of City Council meetings available.

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