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Committee restores funds for parks and River Parks, discusses graffiti abatement and FreedomFest support
Summary
Tulsa councilors reviewed restorations for park maintenance and River Parks after proposed cuts and debated a new allocation for graffiti abatement. The committee restored an additional $50,000 toward River Parks maintenance funding and discussed a proposed graffiti abatement team estimated at roughly $166,000 for a two‑person crew.
Council members reviewed a set of park‑related technical changes that would restore certain maintenance cycles, provide additional River Parks operating funds and allocate money for graffiti abatement work in high‑need areas.
Restorations and new items discussed - Staff described an $186,000 request to increase park mowing cycles and restore full citywide and downtown maintenance cycles. - River Parks transition off city payroll was discussed; staff said the transition and independent operations will cost the park authority approximately $133,000 in payroll/accounting changes. Separately, the River Parks maintenance request presented to the committee…
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