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Council staff present proposal to change special-event permit deadlines and raise some fees; monthly and film permits among items discussed
Summary
Council staff and development services presented an ordinance package to update Tulsa’s special event code and permit fees, proposing deadlines, late-application fees and higher cost-recovery rates for public-works personnel; staff said the changes aim to improve interdepartmental coordination and reduce last-minute operational strain.
City staff and council aides detailed a proposed ordinance package to revise Tulsa’s special-event permit procedures, deadlines and certain fees, citing large numbers of late submissions and strains on police and fire scheduling.
Marissa Gomez of council staff said a working group including police, the special events office, permit center, fire, asset management and public works developed the recommendations to improve interdepartmental coordination and ensure cost recovery for departments that provide services at events. She said 286 event applications were received in 2024, 244 of them major events, and that 87% of applications were submitted late to the permit center. Staff also reported that 272 of 286 permits were issued 10 days or fewer before the event date.
Danette Willis, Development Services Permit Center…
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