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City manager outlines TAP grant reapplication, holiday pickups and looks into Tulsa green‑waste participation
Summary
City manager updated the council on the city's plan to reapply for a Transportation Alternatives Program grant to fund six sidewalk segments, announced holiday live‑greenery pickup dates and said staff will investigate whether Owasso can opt into the Tulsa green‑waste disposal program for residents being charged there.
The city manager reported several administrative items: a planned reapplication for a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant, a schedule for free live‑greenery pickup, and staff follow‑up on green‑waste disposal access.
The manager said the city previously applied for a TAP grant through ODOT and was not awarded funding, but that the COG has reopened applications and staff will ask for council approval to reapply; he described the project as a sidewalk connectivity initiative intended to construct six specific sidewalk segments to fill gaps in the pedestrian grid. He also outlined free live‑greenery pickup dates and hours for city residents and gave a contact phone number for scheduling.
During Q&A a councilor raised that some residents are being charged at a Tulsa green‑waste site; staff said there may not be an agreement in place with the facility and committed to research whether Owasso can opt into the program and estimate resident costs. Staff also noted earlier local disposal options had closed due to regulatory action (ODEQ) and said they would pursue options for residents.
The update was informational; staff will return with findings on green‑waste participation and will seek council approval if the city moves to reapply for TAP grant funding.
