2014 Bond

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On August 26, 2014, residents approved a bond package that financed much needed infrastructure improvements, equip public safety personnel to protect and serve citizens, and create new parks and recreational facilities for residents to enjoy.

Voters also approved plans to move forward with a Conference/Convention Center off the Broken Arrow Expressway near Bass Pro Shops and a Creative Arts Center in the Rose District.

Property taxes did not increase as a result of approving these projects.

This page serves as a resource for citizens, who desire more information regarding projects that make up the 2014 General Obligation (GO) Bond program. Frequently asked questions are listed below, along with links to other helpful documents.

Ward Meeting Presentation

Citizen Questions and Answers

Helpful Documents

2014 GO Bond Brochure (included with utility bill)
2014 GO Bond Map (included with utility bill)
FAQ Sheet
Project Summary
Proposed 2014 GO Bond Presented to City Council June 9, 2014
Proposition Numbers 1 to 8 for August 26 Ballot

What kinds of projects are in the 2014 bond?

Description	Projects
Streets: $36.5 Million	Widen key arterial streets, resurface several two-lane arterial streets and neighborhood streets. See brochure for more details.
Quality of Life: $10 Million	Create new dog park, add adult softball fields, picnic shelters, playground, water spray pad to Chisholm Trail South - a destination park, create new neighborhood parks and refurbish older neighborhood parks. See brochure for more details.
Public Safety: $8 Million	Improvements to police/fire training center, complete Phase II of the Public Safety Complex, build new Fire Station #3 and purchase ladder truck. See brochure for more details.
Public Buildings: $1 Million	Purchase land for Maintenance Center expansion and land for storing emergency sand/salt. See brochure for more details.
Flood Control Management: $3.7 Million	Develop Stone Ridge-Elm drainage improvements, continue work on the 37th Street Regional Detention Facility, repair bridges and complete stormwater/flood control improvements for Albany Street from 9th Street to 23rd Street. See brochure for more details.
Conference/Convention Center: $5.85 Million	Buy land for Conference/Convention Center along Broken Arrow Expressway near Bass Pro Shops. Lease land to national developer that will build and operate the Conference Center. See brochure for more details.
Creative Arts Center: $1.4 Million	Build a Creative Arts Center in the downtown Rose District for residents to create and display their art. See brochure for more details.

How was the recommended project list developed?

A variety of resources influenced the make-up of the 2014 recommended bond projects, including adopted master plans, the draft five-year Capital Improvements Program FY 2015-2019, prior bond referendums, the newly created street inventory and condition index report (Streets Preservation Report), traffic studies of projected future traffic volume and evaluation of traffic flow, along with staff expertise. City Council also contributed recommendations, based on input from the community.

When was the election held?

August 26, 2014.

How did citizens provide input on the projects?

City staff presented the recommended projects to the Mayor and City Council at the June 2, 2014, City Council meeting. The meeting included a public comment period, where citizens could address Council about the recommended bond projects. Public comment was also sought during a series of five informational meetings held at different locations around the city.

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