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OKC Council Meeting Notes: Aug. 30, 2016

Post Date:08/30/2016 2:12 PM

The Oklahoma City Council meets at 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays on the third floor of City Hall, 200 N Walker Ave. Live broadcasts are available on Cox Channel 20 and YouTube. A recording of each meeting is then added to the City's YouTube channel. Check out the meeting calendar for agendas and schedules.

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Event permits

The Council approved permits Tuesday for:

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association's "Walk to End Alzheimer's," Sept. 24.
Mesta Park Neighborhood Association's "Mesta Festa," Sept. 10.
Rebuilding Together's "Rebuilding Together Construction Derby," Oct. 16.
Western Avenue Association's "WestFest," Sept. 3.

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Council approves OKC Streetcar track construction final plans

The Council voted to approve the final plans for the construction of the track for the MAPS 3 Modern Streetcar system, to be known as the Oklahoma City Streetcar or OKC Streetcar. Construction should begin this fall on the track, which will be installed flush with the street. The streetcar will link districts and landmarks around the downtown area, including the MAPS 3 Downtown Public Park, MAPS 3 Downtown Convention Center, Myriad Botanical Gardens, Chesapeake Energy Arena, Bricktown, Deep Deuce, Midtown, Automobile Alley and Film Row.

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Oklahoma City's resident satisfaction beats national average

Resident satisfaction with Oklahoma City as a place to live continues to surpass the national average, according to the results of this year’s City of Oklahoma City Citizen Survey. About four out of five Oklahoma City residents rate their community as an “excellent” or “good” place to live, according to the survey. The national average for large American cities is three out of four.

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Council encourages careful consideration of State Question 777

The Council voted to approve a resolution that encourages voters in Oklahoma City to carefully consider the consequences of State Question 777, which is on the statewide election ballot Nov. 8. If SQ 777 is approved, it could result in extensive and expensive litigation against the City of Oklahoma City in opposition to the City's efforts to guarantee an ample water supply at a reasonable rate charged to residwents. It could also further limit the City's authority to enact land use regulations that are critical to the health, safety and welfare of our community.

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Oklahoma City's August sales tax report issued

The August sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were down 6 percent compared to the same month last year, below the monthly projection by 5.6 percent. The August report includes collections for the last half of June and estimated collections in the first half of July, which total about $17.6 million for the General Fund. That’s around $1 million below the projection. August is the second month of the fiscal year, and General Fund sales tax revenue is about 3.3 percent (about $1.2 million) below the year-to-date projection. The General Fund pays for the City’s day-to-day operations. Sales tax is the City’s largest single source of revenue.