City of Tulsa Gov

🏃‍♀️ KIDS ARE BACK IN SCHOOL 🏃‍♂️

Just a friendly reminder that thousands of little humans have been banished from their homes to go and learn math and such.

There are more kids darting out between cars and creating general chaos as they trek between home and their institution of learning.

School busses have come out of their summer slumber and contain precious cargo while they travel Tulsa roadways. On most streets, you must stop on both sides when a school bus has its lights activated.

Please be attentive while driving and know where your school zones are!

When the lights are flashing, strict adherence to the posted school zone speed limit is required.

WE ARE HIRING: School Crossing Guards
Serving as a crossing guard for the City of Tulsa is a rewarding position and is invaluable to Tulsa youth and the community. The City of Tulsa staffs crossing guards for 44 schools throughout Tulsa!

Crossing guard positions are paid positions with a part-time and temporary schedule, They can expect to work between three to four hours per school day and can be assigned to Jenks Public Schools, Tulsa Public Schools or Union Public Schools. All assignments will be within Tulsa city limits and school assignment will be discussed during the hiring process.

If you, or someone you know, is looking for a part-time position, please take a look at this position!

Apply at: https://cityoftulsa.munisselfservice.com//EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=20170103&sreq=2&form=EXSE&desc=SCHOOL%20CROSSING%20GUARD%20(PART-TIME,%20SEASONAL)

The City of Tulsa is looking for your feedback on community needs to help inform decisions on the use of funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs. Your feedback will provide the City with unique perspectives as it determines priority needs and establishes goals for its Consolidated Plan 2025-2029 and Annual Action Plan 2025, as well as its updated Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.

Attend a Community Meeting!
These meetings will be facilitated discussions around community needs, existing resources, and ways we can address gaps for our most vulnerable residents.

Monday August 19, 2024, 5 p.m.
Rudisill Regional Library
1520 N. Hartford Ave, Tulsa, OK 74106

Monday August 19, 2024, 7 p.m.
Martin Regional Library
2601 S Garnett Rd, Tulsa, OK 74129

Wednesday August 21, 2024, 5 p.m.
Zarrow Regional Library
2224 W. 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74107

Wednesday August 21, 2024, 7 p.m.
South Tulsa Community House
5780 S. Peoria Ave.

You can also complete our community survey ! Your participation will help us gain a more qualitative understanding of the experiences, opinions, and feelings of community members on housing and community needs across the city. This survey will close on August 26, 2024. https://form.jotform.com/242135015154848

The City of Tulsa Design Studio has partnered with Scraps Designs and 10 local artists to transform the River Parks concrete overlook! Be sure to check out these new murals soon!

New Mural Brings Vibrant Art to Upcoming Zink Lake Artists are finishing up a mural near 21st and Riverside to help spruce up the area around Zink Lake.

The Water and Sewer Department will be at the Global Gatherings World Festival at the Gathering Place until 9pm tonight! Be sure to stop by and stay hydrated with some Tulsa water!

The City Design Studio has spent the summer talking with thousands of Tulsans about Zink Lake! They have been sharing information about the project and answering questions from residents. Over the next few weeks, they will be at several more events including the Tulsa Farmers Market on August 17th and several neighborhood association meetings. If you can't make it to an upcoming event, more information about Zink Lake can be found at
www.cityoftulsa.org/zink
We hope we will see everyone at the Big Dam Party in a few weeks!

Rigid plastics can't be recycled in the blue recycling cart, but you can still keep them out of landfills!
Here’s how:

🌈 Donate to Schools and Daycares: Toys, educational materials, and craft supplies.
🏢 Support Community Centers and Nonprofits: Furniture, equipment, and electronics.
🛍️ Drop Off at Thrift Shops: Household goods and sports equipment.
🐾 Help Animal Shelters: Pet carriers, food containers, and toys.
♻️ Join Recycling Programs: Look for local recycling or upcycling initiatives.

🌍 For more information, visit tulsarecycles.com.

Do you need to pay citations, access Court records, or arrange or extend payment plans but can make it to Tulsa Municipal Court during regular business hours?

You can visit Night Court on Thursdays to take advantage of extended business hours until 7 p.m.

If you have a correctible citation (expired tag, insurance, and driver’s license,) email your documents to [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance and bring them with you on your scheduled court date. Prior approval is required to confirm the scheduled court appearance.

Learn more at www.cityoftulsa.org/Court

With hot temperatures coming up this week, make sure to take all necessary precautions if you have to be outside! For a list of cooling shelters and heat safety information, please visit www.cityoftulsa.org/weather .

Here is an updated look at forecast max daily heat index values for larger population centers for the next week. It'll be getting hotter through mid week before more comfortable values arrive over the weekend. Rain chances will remain low through at least the weekend.

Become a Sign Abatement volunteer! As a trained volunteer, you will help remove illegally placed signs out of the city right of way and help keep our community beautiful. A 90-minute class is scheduled on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5 p.m. Reserve your seat today by emailing [email protected]. Seats are limited and a background check is required to participate in the program.

Low Impact Development (LID) practices are essential for managing stormwater, enhancing water quality, and protecting our streams.

Techniques like permeable pavers, rain gardens, and green roofs help reduce runoff and pollution by allowing rainwater to soak into the ground naturally. This process filters out pollutants before they can reach our waterways.

Join us and learn how you can make a difference with LID in your community. Visit Tulsastreams.com for more information.

Proper disposal of household pollutants is so important to our environment and our health. Let the City help you get rid of these items the right way at the Household Pollutant Collection Facility.

You can find full details of accepted items and information about drop-off if you’re not a Tulsa resident at www.cityoftulsa.org/HPCF

4502 S. Galveston Ave.
Open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; Noon - 4:30 p.m.

Due to a gas leak, Oklahoma Natural Gas has closed 23rd street between Southwest Boulevard and 21st Street, and 21st Street between South Union and Yukon Avenues until further notice.
The City will continue to stay in contact with Oklahoma Natural Gas as the situation develops.

Drivers in the area are encouraged to take an alternate route.

Each year in the month of August, Tulsa utility customers have the option to change their enrollment status in the EMSAcare program. You may choose to opt in or opt out of the upcoming program year that begins billing October 1.

From Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, you can make opt in or out online at www.cityoftulsa.org/apps/EMSACare

Learn more about the EMSAcare program below.

Attention Tulsans!

EMSAcare enrollment is now open through the end of August!

You can enroll through your City of Tulsa Gov utility account or directly with EMSA for those without a Tulsa utility account.

EMSAcare covers all out-of-pocket costs for emergency EMSA transports. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Sxl3ei

With highs in the upper 90's and a dangerous heat index, please take all necessary precautions if you are outside:

☀️ Drink plenty of water
☀️ Limit outdoor activities
☀️ Wear light clothing
☀️ Wear sunscreen
☀️ Check on vulnerable neighbors and family

Area cooling stations are available for anyone needing relief from the extreme heat. www.cityoftulsa.org/weather

Flexible film plastics—like plastic bags, bubble wrap, and packaging materials—should NOT go in the blue recycling cart. Beyond using them for trash, storing produce, or picking up after pets, here are 5 smart ways to repurpose plastic bags at home:

1️⃣ Vinegar baths for shower heads
2️⃣ Keep shoes and purses in shape
3️⃣ Create handy trash holders for cars
4️⃣ Protect painting tools from drying out
5️⃣ Guard plants against frost

Make the most out of your plastic bags! Learn more at tulsarecycles.com.

Proper lawn care not only enhances your curbside appeal but also helps to protect the environment. A healthy lawn prevents soil erosion, filters contaminants, and absorbs pollutants. Here’s how you can transform your lawn care routine:

🌵 Choose Drought-Resistant Plants: They require less fertilizer and water.
🍃 Use a Mulching Mower: Grass clippings return nutrients to the soil.
✂️ Cut Grass Wisely: Mow more often with sharp blades and only when the grass is dry.
♻️ Compost Yard Waste: Naturally enrich your soil with compost.

Reduce fertilizer use and keep our waterways clean! Learn more at Tulsastreams.com.

This is Jury Week at Municipal Court, and visitors will NOT be able to "add" to a court docket. For more information about directions, parking, or contacting our Municipal Court team, please visit www.cityoftulsa.org/court.

UPDATED: July, 19, 1:30 p.m.
We are told all systems are back online and accessible for public use.

UPDATED: July, 19, 8:50 a.m.
Utility bill customers will not be able to access utility bills in our Citizen Self Service Portal until the vendor gets their system back online. This also includes our Customer Care agents ability to access the bill images.
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The online Self Service Portal for Development Services is currently unavailable. This also affects citizens ability to look up code enforcement cases and submit special event permits. We appreciate your patience as the vendor works to get the system back online.

Low Impact Development (LID) practices are essential for managing stormwater, enhancing water quality, and protecting our streams. 💧Techniques like permeable pavers, rain gardens, and green roofs help reduce runoff and pollution by allowing rainwater to soak into the ground naturally. This process filters out pollutants before they can reach our waterways.

Join us and learn how you can make a difference with LID in your community. Visit Tulsastreams.com for more information.

We've received some questions about a mailer sent by a private company to residents. This mailer is not from the City of Tulsa and is not associated with our Water and Sewer Department.

For reliable information on Tulsa water quality, please view the latest Tulsa Water Quality Report. You can also find the 2024 report included in your June utility bill. www.cityoftulsa.org/waterquality

Please take all necessary precautions if you have to be outside. Check on your neighbors and elderly family members to make sure they have adequate air conditioning. For a list of cooling shelters or tips on beating the heat, please visit www.cityoftulsa.org/weather .