KFOR: Oklahoma City Council approves $2.7 billion general bond to be voted on in October

By: Mario Gonzalez

Date: July 15, 2025

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Members of the Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday approved bringing a $2.7 billion general bond to a vote in October.

The $2.7 billion bond would be funded by property taxes, but wouldn’t raise property tax rates, and includes 11 separate propositions.

76% of the 547 projects are said to be critical infrastructure projects, while 56% of the funding would be dedicated to improving streets, bridges, and traffic.

“Oklahoma City’s bond programs are one of our most important tools for maintaining and improving the City’s core infrastructure,” City Manager Craig Freeman said. “After hearing from residents, we’ve built a package that reflects the city’s growing needs &- from repairing streets and maintaining bridges to improving public buildings.”

You can find a list of infrastructure improvements below:

$1.35 billion for Streets: 382 total street projects.
- 133 residential resurfacing projects.
- 27 street widening projects.
- 184 arterial resurfacing projects.
- 13 street enhancement projects.
- 25 sidewalk projects.
$414.29 million for Parks & Recreational Facilities: 32 parks and facilities projects and one trail project, including renovations to parks, park facilities and new trail connections:
- Improvements, renovations and/or expansion to the Hefner Golf Clubhouse, Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, Bricktown Canal, Civic Center Music Hall, USA Softball Complex, RIVERSPORT Rapids/Regatta Park, Myriad Botanical Gardens, State Fair Park promenade connector and the multipurpose stadium (phase 2).
- Improvements to NW Optimist Community Center, Will Rogers Senior Center and aquatic center, McKinley Park event center, Northeast Community Center and maintenance facilities.
- Improvements for Will Rogers Gardens, Martin Park Nature Center, fish hatchery, golf courses, Wheeler Park, Earlywine Park, Route 66 Park, athletic fields renovations citywide and youth center(s).
- Development of Swisher Park.
- Deep Fork Trail phases 2 and 3.
$175 million for Economic & Community Development: Citywide economic development and affordable housing programs.
$140.44 million for Drainage Control: 44 drainage improvement projects.
$130 million for Fire Facilities: 7 fire facilities and maintenance projects
- New training center for police and fire crews.
- New central maintenance facility at SW 15th Street and S Portland Avenue.
- New fire station in west Oklahoma City.
- Expansion of bay stations in NE and NW Oklahoma City.
- Renovation of Fire Station #30.
- Upgrades for fire stations.
$129.67 million for Transit: 3 transit projects.
- New transit Headquarters Facility.
- New Downtown parking garage to replace the Myriad Convention Center parking facility.
- Modernization of EMBARK’s Transit Fleet.
$107.34 million for Public Safety Facilities: 4 public safety projects.
- New police facility and lab located across from headquarters.
- New police station in west Oklahoma City.
- New parking garage for police, courts and 911.
- Family Justice Center, operated by Palomar, enhancements.
$90.6 million for Bridges: 25 bridge projects, which help enhance safety, reduce flood risk and ensure connections are strong and dependable.
$81 million for Traffic Systems: 25 intersection improvements, including new traffic signals and upgrades.
$52.48 million for Libraries & Learning Centers: 7 library projects.
- Improvements and upgrades at the Norick Downtown library.
- Northwest, Southwest and Southern Oaks Libraries roof renovation.
- Ralph Ellison Library expansion.
- New library located in west Oklahoma City.
- Clara Luper Civil Rights Center exhibit and archival space expansion.
$47 million for City Maintenance, Data & Services Facilities: 17 city facilities and maintenance projects.

The 11 propositions will be on the ballot on October 14. Oklahoma City residents must register to vote by September 19 to be able to participate in the special election.

KFOR: Oklahoma City Council approves $2.7 billion general bond to be voted on in October

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