Community Development News February 2024

Five projects were brought before the City Council during the February meetings.

02/28/2024 1:38 p.m.

Recap of public meetings on Feb. 20

Water line and sanitary sewer improvements along with many other items were discussed on Tuesday night.

02/21/2024 7:36 a.m.

Rooster Days returns May 16-19

Rooster Days, the longest-running festival in Oklahoma, will return for its 93rd year, May 16-19, at Central Park on Main Street in Broken Arrow.

02/16/2024 1:17 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.

02/16/2024 12:27 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.

02/13/2024 4:36 p.m.

Recap of public meetings on Feb. 6

More than 60 items were on the agendas for the Councilors to consider.

02/07/2024 7:42 a.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.

01/31/2024 2:48 p.m.

City seeking community feedback in new survey

The City of Broken Arrow is conducting a Citizen Survey and asking residents what projects and initiatives they want included in the upcoming 2026 General Obligation Bond package.

01/30/2024 4:30 p.m.

Community Services Expo Saturday, Feb.10

Mark your calendars for the second annual Community Services Expo on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Stoney Creek Conference Center, 200 W. Albany St., from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

01/29/2024 1:15 p.m.

View city finances with OpenGov

The OpenGov transparency portal is now available to provide you with the answers regarding the city's finances.

01/19/2024 10:32 a.m.

Council approves new TIF District

The Broken Arrow City Council has approved the creation of TIF District No. 5 to fund infrastructure improvements needed for the Sunset in Broken Arrow Amphitheater Project.

01/18/2024 9:30 a.m.

Recapping City meetings of 1/16/24

From the sale of property to the creation of TIF #5, there were plenty of items on the meeting agendas.

01/16/2024 8:09 p.m.

Citizens hear plans for amphitheater

Residents living near the future site of the Sunset in Broken Arrow Amphitheater had an opportunity to learn more about the project and ask questions at a Town Hall meeting on Jan. 9 at Northeastern State University-Broken Arrow.

01/10/2024 4:38 p.m.

Amphitheater funding detailed

The City Council held a public hearing on Jan. 2 exploring the creation of Tax Increment District (TIF) No. 5 to fund infrastructure improvements needed for the Sunset at Broken Arrow Amphitheater project.

01/05/2024 1:46 p.m.

New TIF District outlined in hearing

The first City Council meeting of 2024 was highlighted with roadway improvement projects and a public hearing to discuss the proposed creation of a Tax Increment Finance District for the new amphitheater coming to Broken Arrow.

01/03/2024 7:50 a.m.

Citizen survey, contracts highlight 12/19 meetings

A Special Meeting of the Council was convened to discuss an upcoming citizen survey. That item and many others were discussed on Dec. 19.

12/20/2023 11:59 a.m.

State of the City: Strong, resilient, vibrant

City Manager Michael Spurgeon and the City Council provided a snapshot of Broken Arrow's growth and prosperity at the annual State of the City address to the Broken Arrow Chamber.

12/14/2023 4:01 p.m.

State of the City address Dec. 13

12/12/2023 2:04 p.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.

12/07/2023 9:40 a.m.

Recap of Council, Authority meetings on 12/5

Residential street improvements, new cages for cats at the animal shelter, and new tasers for the police department were just a few of the many items on the agendas.

12/06/2023 11:48 a.m.