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Jill Simpson of the Oklahoma City Film Office said staff spent six months revising the program after experience with ten applications. Revisions add explicit language to include projects distributed on digital platforms and mobile apps, clarify post-production activities (editing, scoring and recording), and add music-licensing language to allow use of locally created music. Simpson said the program now requires each applicant to undergo a third-party CPA review of expenditures before the city issues rebates.

\"My position is always gonna be to protect the interests of the city and the taxpayers,\" Simpson said, explaining that the changes add \"teeth\" to the program and ensure taxable transactions for goods, services and labor are properly accounted for even when projects shoot outside the city for short periods.

Council voted to approve the joint resolution amending Section 8 of Oklahoma City's general obligation limited tax bond program to incorporate the film incentive changes; the measure passed unanimously.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - 7-1-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council and Economic Development Trust approved revisions to the city's film incentive program to include digital distribution, define post-production and require third-party CPA review of applications.","taxTitle","City Council Meetings, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma","taxId",69690,"location","Oklahoma","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6181624,"Council adopts annual Emergency Operations Plan after city—parade response review; metro response team to expand training for Olympics",333,3205000,3538000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5112628-ff3a268982ea66f9b17826a039b96997&start=3205&end=3538","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5112628-ff3a268982ea66f9b17826a039b96997/thumbnail_3205000.jpg","/articles/6181624/Oklahoma/Council-adopts-annual-Emergency-Operations-Plan-after-cityparade-response-review-metro-response-team-to-expand-training-for-Olympics","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6181624-00586f65aadd1d337a0e193afc7bd9e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771107626&Signature=CV~yfegFtP9p9KRQJifO1mY8Uwua0dcRtKmUgIZ44z5ZjXJgdp6hLKSFL7uuWcKQJb6Nay084tKDYggXyHD8skUfY04Atp6ZjxFJ8BInw5mj3ukAE2CeHcfu5kA~ST0h-mgJCcgT-d-rYHmeuCbylBVB9QHyOS2cYaGwqmvEghiOMiSJyPX3~8eSnk1fC1~FyazEj35aWmjDN~RdCVcXwxjR0WIzatqP2TxBYgVDnp~ElkTmTMr5cNlJRXzViX6MfYdTemNbGVFaTRA2sENoesGNziqEwXei5aiqB7Qlzqyep7JDPk7h4MLz6Wodd95gGzs5537LPUzmmgEm74gT8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oklahoma City Council voted unanimously to adopt the city's annual Emergency Operations Plan after an update on the plan and a review of response and logistics for the recent championship parade.

Captain Aubrey George, the city's emergency manager, told council the plan is updated annually and that city departments meet quarterly to revise it. \"The emergency operations plan does provide the framework through which our city prepares and responds to emergencies and major incidents,\" George said, and praised public-works, police, fire, utilities, transportation and partner agencies for their work supporting parade operations and cleanup.

George said the parade was a rapid test of cross-department coordination and commended the work of public information officers and partner agencies, including state assistance at intersections and transit provider Embark for transporting attendees. She introduced Kim Jensen, the city's new planner for emergency management, and said the plan has been streamlined with clearer language and visuals.

George also said the city has launched a metro emergency response team that has begun training this year; the city plans quarterly training next year and monthly training the following year to build interagency familiarity ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Council members thanked George and emergency staff for coordination during the parade and for the plan update. The council then passed a resolution adopting the plan and authorizing the city manager to implement it.","The council unanimously adopted the city's annual Emergency Operations Plan after a review of the city's coordination for a recent championship parade; staff described creation of a metro emergency response team and planned training ahead of the 2028 Olympics.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6181629,"Council defers rezoning for NW Expressway subdivision after neighbor opposition, schedules July 15 meeting",229,1843000,2072000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5112628-ff3a268982ea66f9b17826a039b96997&start=1843&end=2072","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5112628-ff3a268982ea66f9b17826a039b96997/thumbnail_1843000.jpg","/articles/6181629/Oklahoma/Council-defers-rezoning-for-NW-Expressway-subdivision-after-neighbor-opposition-schedules-July-15-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6181629-c0ece83ffdbf979a877a497bae422edb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771107626&Signature=H2X~F04uZtuy5ezdXDMm1veD3gRiPc9~BXgPiuiz7~EFJLBqO4OBS6r7knqR66I8YK9kZ5aR4F0qXyPvMspI9nAhVPqbC1SEPfIGnpuygOZIjG3MVWrrgJX-2nyw4kQO7ZY4TqguqjsOqQ9EIuOaLpnn~lkM26btmE-hBPRLXIWcmmsIAzlq~Snet30JEhIXndv~jo0~7SObOouEcID~r0VIpmaEYKrft7c3iWvcn1IKZ8MrBBOKgZilfHldba8Kc-DAL5Q04PuoNYjJU0X5OdXa3mWnOPg84nE69v39Ub3qAZtg6Cdke3dfPb2Ze3e~FnWojw5BWpilP98gUXq8UA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oklahoma City Council unanimously deferred consideration of a proposed residential development at 11201 Northwest Expressway after a neighbor raised objections about habitat loss, trees and buffers.

Joshua Waters, who said he is the only adjacent neighbor, urged the council to preserve a wildlife corridor and trees, invoking Dr. Seuss\u0000The Lorax as a plea to protect natural space: \"I'm not here to read a story book. I'm here to remind us that The Lorax isn't fiction,\" Waters said, and asked the council to give neighbors a voice in the process.

Dean Collitas, representing the applicant and developer, said the developer already purchased a 50-foot swath of land to provide a buffer and that the preliminary plat and zoning approvals are in place from the planning commission. Collitas described engineering features including a detention pond, a clubhouse planned near the southwest corner of the site and an intention to place the sewer in the front of lots to avoid grading at the back and preserve trees where possible. Collitas also said some of the existing trees are cedars that present fire and allergy concerns, and that floodplain on the site limits grading in places.

After the applicant and neighbor spoke, councilmembers proposed a two-week deferral to allow staff, the developer and the neighbor to meet and try to resolve concerns. The council voted to defer the item to the July 15 meeting; no zoning decision was made and the matter will return to council after the parties meet.","Council deferred consideration of a proposed subdivision at 11201 Northwest Expressway after a neighboring resident raised habitat and buffer concerns; the developer agreed to discuss additional buffering and the item was deferred to July 15.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6181633,"Council approves Riversport—River Bowl and West Village music event permits; RiverBowl organizers highlight Black-led regatta",382,1043000,1425000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5112628-ff3a268982ea66f9b17826a039b96997&start=1043&end=1425","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5112628-ff3a268982ea66f9b17826a039b96997/thumbnail_1043000.jpg","/articles/6181633/Oklahoma/Council-approves-RiversportRiver-Bowl-and-West-Village-music-event-permits-RiverBowl-organizers-highlight-Black-led-regatta","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6181633-dd5f4fd82cc3ce22b460f79cf5e418d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771107626&Signature=NO5XFPmZ8mIWr6IRCqKeeNtJB3tn~WidprITsEYwahDnKDvVNO49UffEc0Gs1rkZi9oY7KeWErEspDi36AyXegVtuyuJSkAAY2FKdf8atDkEgpVMvfC8jv5gvuLwo3lgzrogUPLmsFMIs8XARU~~3i-YRpAHHKOPtNdJ4gjhwOv5JVzTTLWRCNF-Ts44D8C9SK4t5A0ee64D6UmCndbNr6iJADpwDOGKnR67d3f5qXP-8zBopDcwUO2Ezo6SaUMtHuLu-73AZPwelsQzPEOKwOnrg7NTGds-d6BesnVb3Nn3552BG60beU77GQvJmMAiu7wro5LxsJcYPXwV4aHDCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oklahoma City Council unanimously approved revocable permits for two summer events: the fourth annual River Bowl at Riversport and the Out West Music Bus street event in the West Village.

Tricia Downey, national events manager at RiverSport, said Riversport sought exclusive use of the river for the River Bowl. \"We're gonna invite you to cheer on alumni and students of Oklahoma City. They will be doing dragon boat racing and kayaking,\" Downey said. Shauntae Alexander, executive director of the Oklahoma City Black Alumni Coalition, said the event is a Black-led, Black-centered regatta she described as unique nationally: \"We are the only black led and black centered regatta in the nation,\" Alexander said, and noted a free community screening and appearances by Black rowing Olympians on the Friday preceding the regatta.

Karen Medina, West Village coordinator for Downtown OKC Partnership, described the Out West Music Bus pilot as a July 25 event that will close portions of West Sheridan and South Lee to create rotating activations, live music and food trucks and to involve local businesses as indoor venues. Council members from Ward 7 and Ward 6 each moved approval for their respective events; both motions passed unanimously.

Organizers said the events emphasize community engagement, local vendors and expanded access to city recreation and cultural programming. No council conditions were recorded at the meeting.","The council granted revocable permits for Riversport\u0000's fourth annual River Bowl and a West Village street-music pilot event, with organizers emphasizing community access and cultural programming.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6181638,"City manager: sales and use tax collections finish fiscal year about $12 million below budget; city will use fund balance",96,826000,922000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5112628-ff3a268982ea66f9b17826a039b96997&start=826&end=922","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5112628-ff3a268982ea66f9b17826a039b96997/thumbnail_826000.jpg","/articles/6181638/Oklahoma/City-manager-sales-and-use-tax-collections-finish-fiscal-year-about-12-million-below-budget-city-will-use-fund-balance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6181638-3f2fbd2fe30846246494e463e46a1fb3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771107626&Signature=LYHL5pOjzq5sWlUwdMLmSFqJP3XjlOeyc~V3UhbdWYbZiHUKTnF0A-Ps6kny-jbdDGMof2WMhSTqHtu2~vPXj3unPxHT8H1vCVj54Vf3NJ0wmRI51HM8Ein~x34BA-LA7cpB3SRAlNy8HC~DJmWOPcYHDWBj5JF23V6R7hl0JJ5CVrFPHEqT3IYNrLJeqVHF1hmU~7Qa3SAtBQBTxuHPBDnvFykroJJ9pd7uAZj9yoRaSTrHqFXGRkBrWZhiXTbIGHjFRUhuYSEZMDmpxMs7sve~jHaaLXZnPvX8dTpzd6BBsRnjvKnm1Y8gQksXqY7SnNLHgl1w2DqBdyKAXUtESQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The city manager reported to the Oklahoma City Council that June sales and use tax collections left the city roughly $12,000,000 below budget for the fiscal year and that the city will use about $6,000,000 of general fund balance to cover the gap.

The council was told the city closes its financial books about a month after the fiscal year ends and that transactions still coming in could change the final numbers slightly. “We\u0000did take measures to try to reduce cost this year, but, wasn't sufficient for how much the revenues were below the budget,” the city manager said.

The manager said other revenue streams, such as franchise fees, fell well below projections and that the city will draw on reserves in part so it does not have to take abrupt spending cuts. The city manager noted the fund-balance policy range of roughly 17% to 22% and said the city will remain near the upper end of that policy even after the drawdown.

Council members did not take a vote on the report; the manager said staff will continue to monitor revenues, produce updates and return to council as the new fiscal year progresses. The manager also reiterated that the books are not formally closed and final totals could change as remaining transactions post to the year-end accounting.","City Manager reported a roughly $12 million shortfall in sales and use tax for the fiscal year and said the city will draw about $6 million from reserves while continuing to monitor finances.","actionData","errors"]

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