TULSA -- Mayor G.T. Bynum presented the city’s proposed budget at a meeting Wednesday evening.
Mayor Bynum and Tulsa City Council worked on the budget for four months. The total proposed budget is $824 million and includes all city funds and operations.
Total proposed budget is $824 million -- includes all city funds, operations. @KJRH2HD
— Katie Wisely (@KatieWiselyTV) April 26, 2017
The budget would allow for 90 new police officers to be hired in an effort to enhance community policing strategies in Tulsa.
Tulsa is also taking a cue from other cities around the country in adopting new programs funded under the proposed budget. A program called a “Better Way” would partner with local organizations to place individuals in beautification work programs that help get citizens back on their feet.
Click here to read the entire 496-page proposed budget
The program is a proposed solution to panhandling. Albuquerque, New Mexico implemented a similar program.
Funds would also be used to replace fire apparatuses and safety equipment that’s more than a decade old and will fund a fire academy of 35 firefighters.
The budget for the general fund, which is used to fund most core services and operations, is $269 million.
The general fund, which funds most core services and operations, is funded at $269 million. @KJRH2HD
— Katie Wisely (@KatieWiselyTV) April 26, 2017
Tulsa City Council will vote on the budget June 7.
Highlights from tonight's meeting: @KJRH2HD pic.twitter.com/jbUVcA9tWa
— Katie Wisely (@KatieWiselyTV) April 26, 2017
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