The Vibe Broken Arrow

We had the opportunity to talk with the Broken Arrow Police Department Public Relations Unit about One BA coming up on May 11. ONE BA is a one-day event dedicated to community service, where we unite to undertake meaningful projects throughout the city. The goal is to create lasting, positive change that resonates deeply within our community.🤝

Community survey results, a new elevated water tower in south BA, and resurfacing 23rd Street were among the 40 items on the agendas of the Broken Arrow City Council, Municipal Authority, and Economic Development Authority meetings on April 16, 2024.

From the lively Rose District Farmers Market to the vibrant New Orleans Square Block Party, we're diving into the pulse of our community. Plus, hear more about Broken Arrow's new public transportation option.

Street Rehabilitation coming to the Rose District, an Update on ScotFest, and Right of Way Beautifications were among the 40 items on the agendas of the Broken Arrow City Council, Municipal Authority, and Economic Development Authority meetings on April 2, 2024.

Start gathering those hard-to-recycle items because the Trash Bash and Recycling Rally is almost here! Recycling Outreach Coordinator Galea Albano dives into the event and talks more about what to expect on April 20.

An application for a Community Block Grant was approved, designs for rugby fields at the new Highland Park, and an update on Aspen Ridge in the south part of the city were among the 50 items on the agendas of the Broken Arrow City Council, Municipal Authority, and Economic Development Authority meetings on March 19, 2024.

Amendment to the City’s agreement with the Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority, Sunset at Broken Arrow Amphitheater site plan approved, and the City agreed to sell 15.01 acres of land to Sunset at Broken Arrow, LLC for $577,314.62. Those are just a few of the items from the March 5 meetings. Learn more by watching City Council Rewind.

Discover the future of public transportation in Broken Arrow! Listen in as we explore the micro-transit pilot program that is expected to launch on March 18.

A consultant hired to help with bond project cost estimates, updates to the noise ordinance, and Councilors are headed to Washington, D.C. next month.

More intersections in Broken Arrow have been added to the traffic signal pole painting improvements project. The dog and cat license fee has been removed from city ordinance. Council received the preliminary report of the Housing and Demographic Study.

Residents living near the future site of the Sunset in Broken Arrow Amphitheater had an opportunity to learn more about the project and ask questions at a Town Hall meeting on Jan. 9 at Northeastern State University-Broken Arrow. 

The creation of TIF District No. 5 for the Sunset Amphitheater has been approved, the relaunch of the financial transparency portal, and a new development agreement for south Broken Arrow were just a few of the many items on the agendas of the City Council, Municipal Authority, and Economic Development Authority meetings on Jan. 16, 2024.

City Manager Michael Spurgeon presents his 9th State of the City address with the City Council to the Broken Arrow Chamber membership and community.

Broken Arrow City Councilor Lisa Ford reflects on the meetings held on Tuesday, December 5th and discusses the Council's decision to approve a $332,000 purchase of new police tasers and the decision to take no action on a preview ordinance to consider requiring panhandlers to obtain a permit.

Assistant City Manager of Operations Kenneth Schwab talks more about the Grand River Water Study that was authorized and approved by the Broken Arrow Municipal Authority. This study investigated the 36-inch waterline that stretches more than 21 miles from the Oklahoma Ordnance Works Authority (OOWA) in Mayes County to the Verdigris River Water Treatment Plant.

City Councilor Justin Green discussed The Grand River Water Supply Study and several road widening projects that highlighted the nearly 75 items on the agendas of Broken Arrow City Council, Municipal Authority, and Economic Development Authority meetings on November 7, 2023.

Check out this month's episode of The Vibe Broken Arrow as we explore a large-scale outdoor entertainment venue to the city’s southeast side. The public/private partnership includes a 12,500-seat capacity outdoor amphitheater for live, major musical acts on 13 acres near Events Park.

Vice Mayor Christi Gillespie discussed the approval of selling $35 million in General Obligation Bonds, Series-2023, during the Oct. 17th meeting to fund various infrastructure projects that will enhance the city.

City Manager Michael Spurgeon and Councilor Johnnie Parks discuss the authorized economic development agreement between the City of Broken Arrow and Sunset at Broken Arrow, LLC, to bring a large-scale outdoor entertainment venue to the city’s southeast side. The public/private partnership includes a 12,500-seat capacity outdoor amphitheater for live, major musical acts on 13 acres near Events Park...

Get ready to be inspired and informed in this month's episode of The Vibe Broken Arrow as we explore the fascinating world of solid waste and recycling. We dive deep into this topic with Solid Waste and Recycling Director Jerry Schuber. Discover the challenges and opportunities in waste reduction, recycling programs, and the importance of responsible disposal.

Discussions about license plate reader cameras, the next series of 2018 GO Bond projects, the upcoming 2026 General Obligation Bond, and the consideration of creating a tax increment finance district highlighted the nearly 50 items on the agendas of Broken Arrow City Council, Municipal Authority, and Economic Development Authority meetings on September 19, 2023.