Greetings,
The City of Tulsa has submitted a list of projects for possible inclusion in President-elect Barack Obama’s federal economic recovery package designed to stimulate the economy. City leaders have worked together with leadership in the community and education over the last several weeks to finalize our list. Congressional leaders expect the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan to be completed prior to the President’s Day break which begins on Feb. 16. To view our project list, please visit our website, www.cityoftulsa.org
Sincerely
Kathy Taylor
Mayor
Join Us for the Dedication of City Hall at One Technology Center
Join us at City Hall at One Technology Center for a special building dedication on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 9:30 a.m. The Central High School Choir will help officials dedicate the building by performing Tulsa and Oklahoma inspired songs. Following the dedication is a cake and coffee reception and building tours for the public from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
There ceremony will take place on the 2nd floor of the building, near the Tulsa City Council Chambers. Parking is available at the Performance Arts Center parking lot, or on the street at metered parking spaces.
City Hall at One Technology Center allowed city offices to consolidate and identify new sources of revenue for the city. Over 900 City of Tulsa employees now office in City Hall at One Technology Center, including city services such as: utility payment services, building and permit licensing, the Mayor’s Office and City Council Chambers.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Monday, Jan. 19
The annual celebration of the life and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is Monday, Jan. 19. This day of celebration will kick off with the annual MLK Day Commemorative Parade beginning at 10 a.m. The parade starts at the corner of Pine and Greenwood. All Tulsans are invited to march in the parade, or just to find a space along the route and watch. The parade travels from Pine on Greenwood to the OSU campus.
The 2009 MLK Parade theme is "Living the Dream: Standing Together –Transforming Lives!"
City offices are closed for the MLK Day holiday. Look for City of Tulsa employees and their float!
The 20th century's most influential civil rights leader, King promoted non-violent means to achieve civil-rights reform and was awarded the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.
PAC Goes Mobile With New Text-Based Website
The Tulsa Performing Arts Center (PAC) has added a new customer convenience option. All of the PAC's basic information can now be viewed on a cell phone at TulsaPac.mobi in a format specifically designed for quick access and easy reading.
"All critical event information is there at your fingertips through this new channel," explained PAC Director John Scott. "Event dates and times, short descriptions of the shows, directions to the theater and contact information are all available. Since it is text-based, TulsaPac.mobi downloads instantly, and the site is organized for the on-the-go person who wants instant information."
Log on to Enter Tulsa
Million Miles Contest
There is another great reason for you to log on to TulsaMillionMiles.com. Not only can you log your exercise miles, but TulsaMillionMiles.com users can guess the date and time our city will reach its goal of a million miles. Users must be 14 years or older to enter the drawing. Eligible entries (only one per person) must be submitted before we reach 800,000 total miles. The grand prize winner will receive the following:
- Weekend Stay at the Tulsa Marriot
- Three-Month Personal Vitamin Supply
- Tulsa Drillers Rookie Package
- Annual Family Membership from the Oklahoma Aquarium
- Tulsa Million Miles T-Shirts for the Family
Visit www.tulsamillionmiles.com today to log your exercise miles, check out 2009 fitness events, submit your guess for the million miles contest, and much more! Together, let’s do our part to help Tulsa shape up, one mile at a time.
Bridge Business Expo Fair
On Feb. 26 and 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, The City of Tulsa will host a BRIDGE Business Networking Expo and Business Expo Fair at the Tulsa Convention Center.
The Expo is FREE and open to the public, and will feature speakers, resource agencies, prime contractors, small businesses, all showcasing their goods & services.
For more information, contact the City of Tulsa at (918) 596-7818 or online. Inquire about booth space today!
Sign Up Now for Emergency Operations Call Center Training
Volunteer Central of Greater Tulsa is seeking individuals who can train to be volunteers to staff a call center when the Tulsa County Emergency Operations Center is activated during a natural or man-made incident. The volunteers answer calls during emergencies, such as the ice storm of December 2007.
Interested volunteers may select from two training sessions offered through Tulsa Community College on Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. or Friday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Training sessions are at the TCC Northeast Campus Conference Center.
To become a Volunteer Central volunteer, visit www.1-800-volunteer.org or visit or call (918) 447-1888 to reserve materials for the EOC call center training.