A Tulsa Public Schools bond issue isn’t the only matter Tulsa-area voters will consider tomorrow.
Money is at stake for the city of Sapulpa. Voters will consider bonds totaling $6.6 million spread among four propositions. Economic Development Director Ted Fisher says just over half will go toward mandated repairs to Sahoma Lake Dam and the city’s sewer system.
"They are going to be fixed, and we hope it's fixed with this bond issue because it would not be a tax increase," Fisher said. "If we should fail, then we would have to have a utility increase, and we want to avoid that."
Sahoma Lake is Sapulpa’s backup water supply. The dam is classified as “high hazard.”
Some money would go toward a new 100-acre sports park.
"This will provide space and facilities to host regional tournaments, and it generates a lot of money for our city," Fisher said.
No money is at stake on Owasso ballots tomorrow, but voters will consider a new franchise agreement with electric utility PSO.
John Feary handles government affairs for the city. He says the new 25-year agreement will outline PSO’s use of city rights of way and continue a franchise fee of 2 percent of gross receipts.
"And it also guarantees that the city will get proper power needs for the treatment of water — wastewater — as well as the lighting of public roads," Feary said.
Owasso voters will also consider several changes to the city charter, including when councilmen start their terms.
"Councilperson, I should say. That's one of the changes, is gender-neutral language," Feary said. "It specified the day on which they take the seat, and I believe it was the first Monday in May. The problem is, is that our meetings are on Tuesdays."
Sand Springs has two city council seats on the ballot.
