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Tulsa small-budget committee outlines midyear budget changes and one-time funding priorities
Summary
Tulsa’s small-budget committee presented technical budget adjustments and prioritized one-time allocations Tuesday, including added funding for River Parks, a $50,000 code-enforcement boost, expanded graffiti abatement, and targeted spending for animal-welfare and housing-decommissioning efforts.
The Tulsa City Council’s small-budget committee on Tuesday presented a set of technical adjustments and one-time funding recommendations intended to finalize the City’s fiscal 2026 budget posture and prioritize immediate needs.
Councilors described the package as a mix of carryover appropriations, reclassifications and targeted one-time additions that the committee agreed on after a morning meeting. The group did not take final votes Tuesday; staff will bring formal appropriation language back to the council during the coming budget meetings and at second readings.
Key items discussed:
- River Parks: The committee added roughly $52,000 to the city’s allocation so that Tulsa’s annual contribution would match the county’s. Staff said River Parks is experiencing increased maintenance expenses — including expanded Turkey Mountain acreage — and reported about a five-month reserve. Councilors urged continued review and asked staff to identify additional savings to close remaining gaps.
- Code enforcement: The committee recommended a one-time $50,000 allocation for overtime and enforcement efforts to address a backlog of cases; staff noted longstanding…
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