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Oklahoma City streamlines ‘streatery’ approval process for temporary outdoor restaurant, bar seating
The City of Oklahoma City has created a streamlined process for bars and restaurants to obtain the necessary permit for a “streatery”, as demand increases for temporary outdoor seating.
06/24/2020 1:02 PM
Cultural nonprofits in Oklahoma City eligible for COVID-19 emergency relief grants via Allied Arts program
Cultural nonprofits in Oklahoma City with financial hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to apply for emergency relief grants through Allied Arts.
06/22/2020 8:00 AM
Oklahoma City Council adopts budget for fiscal year 2021
The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday adopted the City Manager’s $1.66 billion budget for fiscal year 2021, which begins July 1.
06/16/2020 3:44 PM
Overnight curfew in downtown Oklahoma City no longer in effect
After almost 48 hours of peace, Mayor David Holt has ended the state of emergency in Oklahoma City that included a curfew for part of downtown.
06/02/2020 9:32 PM
Fee changes proposed for administrative approvals and reviews in Oklahoma City’s historic and design districts
Proposed fee changes for administrative approvals and reviews in Oklahoma City’s historic preservation (HP) and design review districts would make it cheaper for routine work, with increases for the first time in a decade for more complicated reviews.
06/01/2020 2:59 PM
Oklahoma City Council appoints Jason Glidewell as Municipal Court judge
The Oklahoma City Council has appointed Jason Glidewell as a Municipal Court judge.
06/01/2020 2:47 PM
Oklahoma City Council to hold June 2 meeting by videoconference
The Oklahoma City Council will hold its June 2 budget meeting by videoconference.
06/01/2020 11:41 AM
Overnight curfew in effect for part of downtown Oklahoma City as new state of emergency proclaimed
Mayor David Holt signed a proclamation of a state of emergency in Oklahoma City that includes a curfew for parts of downtown due to violent actions by people near the police headquarters after 9 p.m. Sunday.
05/31/2020 9:39 PM
New proclamation to be issued in Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response; addresses new phase beginning June 1
Mayor David Holt will sign a new emergency proclamation for Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response that includes recommendations for high-risk activities that are intended to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
05/29/2020 11:40 AM
Fast-growing Oklahoma City surges to Top 25 of biggest U.S. cities, highlights importance of taking the 2020 Census
Oklahoma City has surged to No. 25 on the list of biggest American cities, underscoring the importance of federal funding tied to the 2020 Census needed to keep pace.
05/29/2020 8:00 AM
Phased re-opening of Oklahoma City Municipal Court set to begin June 1
Unless public health conditions significantly deteriorate, the phased re-opening of Oklahoma City Municipal Court will begin June 1.
05/28/2020 8:00 AM
Oklahoma City Council receives proposed budget for fiscal year 2021
The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday received the City Manager’s proposed $1.66 billion budget for fiscal year 2021, which begins July 1.
05/26/2020 1:13 PM
Mayor Holt, Oklahoma City Council appoint MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board members
Mayor David Holt and the Oklahoma City Council appointed 10 volunteer residents and one rotating Council member to the MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board.
05/26/2020 8:51 AM
Oklahoma City’s May sales and use tax summary
In the first report showing effects from the COVID-19 economic crash, the May sales and use tax summary shows combined General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were well below the monthly projection and fell significantly compared to the same month last year.
05/26/2020 8:05 AM
Oklahoma City Councilmembers Cooper, Hamon and Nice to hold Virtual COVID-19 Town Hall on transit and microbusiness grants, 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 19
Three members of the Oklahoma City Council will hold a Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday to discuss transit and microbusiness grants during the COVID-19 crisis.
05/19/2020 8:56 AM
Vote on the interior color scheme for OKC Parks’ new Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center
Visit okc.gov/willa by May 26 to see options and vote on the interior color scheme for OKC Parks’ new Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center in northeast Oklahoma City.
05/14/2020 2:56 PM
New proclamation issued in Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response; addresses distancing, sanitizing requirements for new phase beginning May 15
Mayor David Holt signed a new emergency proclamation for Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response that includes required conditions on high-risk activities that are intended to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
05/14/2020 2:15 PM
Construction begins on renovations at F.D. Moon Middle School
Construction is under way on the $4 million renovation of F.D. Moon Middle School in northeast Oklahoma City.
05/13/2020 4:01 PM
Oklahoma City Council passes resolution supporting mass-scale COVID-19 testing, PPE distribution and federal help with municipal revenue shortfall
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to pass a resolution of official support for mass-scale COVID-19 testing, distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) and federal help for municipalities facing a sharp decline in revenue.
05/13/2020 8:00 AM
New program provides COVID-19 disaster relief grants for OKC small businesses in Urban Renewal Areas
Businesses with five or fewer employees located within designated Urban Renewal Areas may apply for a grant at ocura-ok.org for up to $10,000 through the Urban Renewal Authority Small Business Grant Program.
05/12/2020 3:25 PM