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City manager outlines timeline and topics for next general obligation bond package
Summary
City Manager provided a planning timeline and subject areas — roads, parks, public safety, library — for a proposed general obligation bond voters would consider in April 2026; he said the council seeks no change in the tax rate.
City Manager (Mister Spurgeon) updated the Broken Arrow City Council on plans for a general obligation bond package the administration intends to present to voters in April 2026 and described the outreach and scheduling that will guide which projects are included.
“We will actually have an idea on what that will be probably sometime in August of this year when we get our last assessed value before the actual vote in April of 2026,” Mister Spurgeon said. He emphasized council’s direction that the package should not raise the current tax rate: “So this will actually be, no new taxes. This will be to continue the same tax rate that we currently have in place.”
Spurgeon said the administration’s work began during last year’s budget process and will include additional public surveys, meetings with user groups (sports organizations, arts/humanities groups), and multiple community open‑house style events. Topic areas mentioned for possible propositions include roads and stormwater, parks and recreation (including consideration of a community center in the southwest at Elam Park, additional trails, dog park and pickleball facilities), public safety training facility improvements, and a possible partnership for a new South Broken Arrow library.
Spurgeon said the administration will present a full package of projects to council after the budget is adopted and noted the council could expect two to three council meetings dedicated to reviewing the package. He also described “Drive BA,” a new public segment that will highlight completed projects and projects in progress to inform voters about the city’s track record on bond projects.
Council members praised the outreach and transparency plan and encouraged residents to participate in surveys and upcoming public meetings. Spurgeon and staff said more detailed timelines and project lists will be provided to council as budget and assessed‑value information is finalized.
