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Ozone Alert Day issued for July 1

Air quality concerns have prompted environmental officials to alert the public about the prospect of increased levels of air pollution in the Central Oklahoma region. Local officials have issued an ACOG Ozone Alert Day for July 1. More

City Council approves FY 09-10 budget

City Council approved an $839,624,833 total budget for the City’s fiscal year 2009-2010 that includes a General Fund budget of $350,351,044. The adopted budget will take effect on July 1. More | Download Proposed FY 09-10 budget (PDF)

TotalCare ambulance coverage starts October 1

The City of Oklahoma City will begin TotalCare ambulance coverage for all residents on Oct. 1. For just $3.65 per month you and permanent residents of your household will receive emergency medical transport through EMSA with No Out of Pocket Expenses. Unless you opt out, TotalCare will automatically be billed on your utility bill starting in October.

To opt out and forfeit your TotalCare benefits, call Utilities Customer Service at (405) 297-2833 between Sept 1 and 30. The opt-out deadline is September 30.

• More information | TotalCare FAQ

Citizens selected to take City satisfaction survey

3,600 Oklahoma City residents have been randomly selected to participate in a survey measuring satisfaction with City services such as police, fire, street maintenance, code enforcement, transit and communications.

The survey will be mailed June 11-15. Those chosen will receive a recorded phone message from Mayor Mick Cornett telling them the survey is on the way, explaining the survey and encouraging them to respond. Results will be made public in August and will be placed on the City’s Web site, www.okc.gov. Results from the 2008 survey are currently posted. (PDF)

Citizen Fire Academy offers hands-on education

Residents interested in learning more about the Fire Department can apply now for the Citizen's Fire Academy. The eight-week class gives adults an insider’s view of Oklahoma City’s Fire services. Participants can handle a fire hose, get fire safety training and ride along with firefighters on actual emergency calls. Class is for three hours every Thursday evening from September 10 through October 29. The Academy will be held at the Fire Training Facility, 850 N Portland. Call the Fire Department at 297-3314 to register. Hurry, seating is limited.

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.

Housing Assistance for Oklahoma City Residents

View a presentation from a Housing Assistance Forum presented on April 28, 2009. Our Housing Assistance Programs are designed to help lower income and elderly residents maintain and acquire a home.  For details, contact Teresa Smith at teresa.smith@okc.gov or 297-2380. Download presentation (PDF)

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

City recruits neighborhood associations for Sign Sweep

Residents fed up with illegally placed signs in and around their neighborhood are invited to participate in a sign sweep program tailored specifically for neighborhood associations. More

Saturday Morning Sweep program underway

The City's Saturday Morning Sweep is underway. The program is organized to help rid neighborhoods of litter, overgrowth, illegal dumping and storm debris by providing a commerical-sized dumpsters to neighborhood associations in Oklahoma City. More

Registration is now closed for the Great OKC Tree Give-Away. If you have signed up for a tree, you should receive confirmation notification the week of April 13. If you have additional program questions, please contact us at 297-2283 or trees@okc.gov.

Learn more about ReleafOKC.

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

Animal Welfare offering “spay or pay”

The Oklahoma City Council approved an incentive to waive impoundment, board and care fees if owners have documentation that their dogs and cats were sterilized prior to being picked up or if pet owners allow the shelter veterinarian to spay or neuter the pet at no charge before it is released. More

Public Meetings Held to Review Impact fees

Oklahoma City Council will consider implementing impact fees on new development as a way to keep up with infrastructure needs citywide. Developers and citizens interested in learning more about impact fees were invited to attend one of three public meetings: More

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

Report potholes by phone

If you see potholes in City streets, give us a call on the Pothole Hotline at 405 631-1111. 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

Council video now available on web

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

Final Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget Available

The City of Oklahoma City budget for FY 2008-09
is available for download.

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