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Council convenes as Finance Committee

The Council convened Tuesday as the Finance Committee to continue consideration of the proposed City budget for the 2016 fiscal year, which begins July 1. The Council is set to adopt the budget June 16. Tuesday's meeting started with the Development Services Department budget presentation, followed by the Parks and Recreation, Public Transportation and Parking, and Planning departments. Previous finance committee meetings featured presentations from other departments.

• See coverage of the May 26 Finance Committee meeting (Public Works, Utilities, Airports).
• See coverage of the May 12 Finance Committee meeting (overview, Information Technology, Fire and Police).
• See coverage of the May 5 budget proposal.
• Download the budget book. (PDF)
• Read a full news release about the budget.

Development Services budget reflects improved permit revenue

Better efficiency and coordination contributed in a significant rise in revenue from building permits for the Development Services Department. Building permit revenue rose by more than $1 million to $5.7 million in the last fiscal year, Development Services Director Bob Tener said. Among the Department's goals for fiscal year 2016 are continued improvement in the Animal Shelter's live release rate, which rose 10 percent to 69 percent in the last fiscal year.

• Watch the presentation.
• Download the presentation. (PDF)

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New customer service employee highlights Parks budget

A new customer service position included in the Parks and Recreation Department's proposed budget should help better address the needs of residents using parks and rental facilities. Parks and Recreation Director Doug Kupper said the department is also looking at a variety of options to tackle mowing schedules for City green spaces.

• Watch the presentation.
• Download the presentation. (PDF)

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Expansion of EMBARK night service planned

The Public Transportation and Parking Department plans to expand EMBARK bus service at night as part of its proposed budget for the next fiscal year. A limited night service in the urban core debuted this year, and ridership is increasing. An expansion to the night service will serve more residents who need the service to get between home and work on shifts that begin or end at night.

• Watch the presentation.
• Download the presentation. (PDF)

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planOKC, other initiatives next for Planning Department

The implementation of planOKC, the City's new comprehensive plan, and other important initiatives are set for the next fiscal year in the Planning Department. planOKC provides a framework for the sustainable development of Oklahoma City in the coming decades. The Public Art Master Plan, Sustainability Plan and Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan are examples of projects in the works over the next year.

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• Download the presentation. (PDF)

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