 Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The city is known in outer areas (rural and suburban Oklahoma)as "the city" and in Oklahoma City itself and throughout the nation as "OKC" after its airport's IATA code. Oklahoma City is a large, diverse, and growing metropolitan area; it is the civic, business, entertainment, and commercial center of the state. (Information provided by Wikipedia .)
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City Council approves $839.6 million budget for fiscal year 2009-2010 |
City Council approves $839.6 million budget for fiscal year 2009-2010
(June 16, 2009) - City Council today 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.
Major changes in the FY 2009-2010 budget include:
- A new Development Services Department that combines inspection services for zoning, nuisance abatement, abandoned housing; business licensing and Animal Welfare that will streamline functions and ultimately improve services to citizens and developers.
- A new Office of Sustainability funded with economic stimulus funds that would enhance the City’s current energy efficiency efforts and promote sustainability throughout the organization and the community.
- Implementation of a Medical Services Program (TotalCare) that offers emergency ambulance service to citizens and reduces the City’s General Fund subsidy to EMSA by $3.3 million.
- A significant increase in street resurfacing and maintenance efforts with the use of $15.2 million economic stimulus funds.
- No additional services or program improvements for General Fund departments was included in the budget; the number of positions remains flat at 4,455, same as last year.
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OKC Skatepark named one of Ten Best in National Geographic Travel Guide |
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OKC Skatepark named one of “Ten Best” in National Geographic Travel Guide
(March 31, 2009) - The secret is out about Oklahoma City’s Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park. What skaters and bikers from across the U.S. have lauded for years has now made the pages of a national publication. “The Ten Best of Everything Families: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers,” published by the National Geographic Society, lists the action sports park as one of the best skateparks in the country. It’s one of many listings from the book featuring Oklahoma-based attractions.
According to the National Geographic Society, the “The 10 Best of Everything Families: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers” is a unique publication because it culls the opinions of people who have experienced first-hand the attractions and destinations listed. Author Susan H. Magsamen worked with field contributors from across the United States to compile research and information for the book. The researchers spoke with hundreds of people in thousands of communities across the country who were willing to share their “in-the-know” recommendations on the best, most fun, and must-see places for families.
“The Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park represents one of our signature projects over the past five years, and we were betting on its having far-reaching popularity,” said Wendel Whisenhunt, Parks and Recreation Director. “What makes our inclusion in this list so gratifying is that it comes straight from the people on the street. This is a great honor for the park.”
A frequent destination for skaters and bikers from across Oklahoma and the country, the Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park opened in February 2005. Local BMX biker and entrepreneur Mat Hoffman lent his name to the action park, which features two distinct areas, a multi-feature bowl course, and a street course. The park was designed by Site Design
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