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Celebrate Earth Week with eco-friendly events

Hiking, biking and recycling are just a few of the hands-on, eco-friendly activities planned by Oklahoma City during Earth Week, April 12-18. A detailed list of Earth Week activities can be found here: More

Downtown to undergo 180 degree makeover

Downtown Oklahoma City is getting a makeover. A massive renovation project of more than 180 acres in downtown Oklahoma City is slated to begin in May 2010. The initiative, named Project 180, is a three year, $140 million redesign of downtown streets, sidewalks, parks and plazas to improve appearance and make the central core more pedestrian friendly. More

 

Mayor Mick Cornett re-elected to third term

Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett was re-elected Tuesday to a historic third term. Mayor Cornett defeated Steve Hunt 58.3 to 41.7 percent. The City’s 35th Mayor, Cornett became just the fourth mayor in the City’s history to secure a third term. Mayor Cornett will begin his third, four year term on Tuesday, April 13. 

The City of Oklahoma City is pleased to once again support the coordination of another Great OKC Tree Give-Away. Funding for the trees is made possible through the Houston-based Apache Foundation. Registration for the Spring 2010 Great OKC Tree Give-Away will begin at 9:00 a.m. on March 19, 2010. 

Register here after 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 19. For questions, please call 604-0041 or click here.

Report a pothole to the City's hotline

405-631-1111 (*OKC on mobile devices)

OCFD breaks ground on Bricktown Fire Station

Mayor Cornett, Ward 7 Councilman Skip Kelly and Fire Chief Keith Bryant broke ground today on Fire Station 6, 21 North Lincoln Boulevard in Bricktown. The new fire station will be the first LEED certified building constructed with City funds. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the nationally accepted benchmark for design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. More

Thanks OKC for continuing the momentum!

Your vote of approval for MAPS ensures that our city will continue to grow and prosper. Unofficial election results put MAPS passing with a 54% Yes vote. MAPS 3 is a seven-year, nine-month one-cent sales tax. Collection of the sales tax will commence on April 1, 2010, the day after the conclusion of the sports facilities sales tax collection that voters approved in March, 2008. More

Oklahoma City residents rate the quality of City services well above national averages

Oklahoma City Council received good news today from the national survey firm, ETC Institute. Eight out of ten Oklahoma City residents who responded to a citizen satisfaction survey distributed in June think Oklahoma City is not only moving in the right direction but is also a good place to live, raise children and work.
More | Download 2009 Survey (pdf)

City offering Utility eBilling options

Sign up for eBilling to receive, view, pay and print utility bills online. Each month, you’ll receive an email message when your bill is ready to pay and an electronic copy of City News. You must already have an account or will need to create one on the Utility Customer Service Web site.

Comprehensive water supply study

A  comprehensive water supply study has identified water sources that could offer  a sustainable supply to about one-third of Oklahoma citizens for the next 50  years. The study evaluated options for purchasing water storage rights and raw  water from southeastern Oklahoma and determined how much water is needed to  meet future demands.  The study  findings are explained in a video at: Regional Raw Water Supply Study (WMV)

Walkability study presented to Council

National planning and design expert Jeff Speck was hired by the City to evaluate the walkability of the area between NW 13th Street, Interstate-40, Lincoln Blvd and Western. During his presentation to Council, Speck recommended strategies on where and how to improve pedestrian activity downtown.

• Watch Presentation
  
• Jeff Speck's final report

Make a difference, start "GreeningOKC"

Oklahoma City’s future isn’t just bright – it’s green!
By making a few simple changes in our lives we can make Oklahoma City healthier, cleaner and more sustainable for future generations. Vist the GreeningOKC Web site.

Mayor Cornett presents 2009 State of the City

Every January, the Mayor speaks to the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce on the State of the City. The State of the City message looks back on accomplishments, reviews current developments and looks ahead to the future.

• Read the 2009 State of the City Address
• Watch the 2009 State of the City Address

City looking for small and disadvantaged contractors

In an effort to keep our local economy healthy and flourishing, the City is compiling a registry of local small and disadvantaged contractors and businesses that want to subcontract on City construction projects. The new program encourages general and prime contractors of City construction projects to use local subcontractors. 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

"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

Five-Year economic forecast - FY 2010-14

The Five Year Financial forecast, FY 2010-14, was presented to City Council in March, 2009. The purpose of this document is to evaluate the City's financial condition as a view of the economic, financial and operational outlook for the City.

2009 news items