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The Operations Group is comprised of seven departments led by the Assistant City Manager for Operations:
- 05/28/2024 3:19 p.m.
Infrastructure improvements at Events Park have begun
Construction has begun on the public infrastructure improvements for the Sunset at Broken Arrow Amphitheater project following the City Council's approval of a $17.7 million construction package prepared by Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc.
- 05/24/2024 9:47 a.m.
City pools and splash pads open May 25
If you want to learn to swim, you must jump into the water! You'll have the chance to get wet beginning May 25, when all city pools and splash pads open for the summer.
- 05/02/2024 3:54 p.m.
Fish assist in water filtration
It's fishing season at the Verdigris River Water Treatment plant, but not in the way you may think.
- 04/16/2024 9:41 a.m.
Debunking the ‘flushable wipe’ myth
Flushable wipes are an oxymoron, a myth; they don't exist, no matter what the packaging says.
- 04/02/2024 12:30 p.m.
Rose District Farmers Market season begins April 6
It's a new season at the Rose District Farmers Market starting April 6. This year's market will provide more opportunities to buy fresh local meats, produce, bread, and more two days a week—Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Tuesdays, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- 04/01/2024
BA names new Director
Rocky Henkel, former Streets and Stormwater Director for the City of Broken Arrow is the organization’s new Director of Community Development.
- 03/27/2024 4:51 p.m.
City reviews housing study findings
The Broken Arrow City Council and the Planning Commission met on March 26 to hear findings from the "Housing Needs Assessment and Forecast for Broken Arrow 2023-2040" in a joint presentation.
- 03/25/2024 11:50 a.m.
City celebrates Arbor Week with tree plantings
Trees provide tremendous benefits to residents and future generations. Therefore, Mayor Debra Wimpee and the Broken Arrow City Council have designated March 25-29, 2024, as Arbor Week, which has been an annual recognition in Oklahoma since 1982.
- 03/21/2024 10:07 a.m.
City announces new Utilities Director
The City of Broken Arrow has promoted Timothy Robins to Director of Utilities.
- 03/19/2024 2:45 p.m.
Broken Arrow Transit at your service
The City of Broken Arrow has launched a new way to get around BA—Broken Arrow Transit. This convenient, affordable micro-transit pilot program is an innovative, on-demand, curb-to-curb public transportation service.
- 03/18/2024 8:52 a.m.
BA has a new Engineering Director
Charlie Bright is the City of Broken Arrow's new Engineering and Construction Director.
- 03/07/2024 10:55 a.m.
City announces late May park closure
Events Park, 21101 E. 101st St., will be closed for events beginning May 27 until further notice to facilitate the construction of the public infrastructure improvements and the development of the Sunset at Broken Arrow Amphitheater.
- 02/16/2024 12:27 p.m.
City signs lead the way
With more than a thousand lane miles, the City of Broken Arrow's roads need a variety of signs.
- 02/13/2024 4:36 p.m.
Painted signal poles bring consistency
Thirty-six gray traffic signal poles, mast arms, and bases will be painted black at intersections throughout the city in the coming months.
- 01/31/2024 2:48 p.m.
‘Dynamic Duo’ promoted to new roles
City Manager Michael Spurgeon recently announced the promotion of Brandy Parks and Emily Rowland to new roles at the City of Broken Arrow.
- 12/07/2023 9:40 a.m.
State evaluates Broken Arrow’s drinking water
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently evaluated various aspects of Broken Arrow's public drinking water system.
- 11/30/2023 1:45 p.m.
Rainbow trout fishing returning to Events Park
With fall and winter's cooler temperatures, it's the perfect time for rainbow trout fishing in Broken Arrow. For the second straight year, Anderson Pond at Events Park, 21101 E. 101st St., will be stocked and ready for anglers to fish beginning Dec. 1.
- 11/20/2023 11:48 a.m.
Grand River Water Study approved
The Broken Arrow Municipal Authority (BAMA) is taking the first steps to make the switch to the Grand River as the city’s chief water source after the trustees unanimously authorized city staff to begin the process of securing a secondary water source.
- 03/27/2024 4:28 p.m.
City reviews housing study findings
The Broken Arrow City Council and the Planning Commission met on March 26 to hear findings from the "Housing Needs Assessment and Forecast for Broken Arrow 2023-2040" in a joint presentation.