City of Edmond

On Thursday, July 25, City staff and members of the City Council toured the City Center Complex in Downtown Edmond to review the construction progress. The City Center Complex is a 3-structure project, which includes a larger and more modern City Hall, a new Municipal Court building, and a 216-space parking garage that will be free to the public. The project remains on schedule and within budget and has a targeted completion date of March 2025. Learn more about City projects: https://lnkd.in/g7eypWy2

A group of residents who volunteered to serve on the City of Edmond General Obligation (GO) Bond Task Force recently wrapped up their final scheduled meeting. The group was tasked with reviewing and providing recommendations to the City Council regarding appropriate projects and funding levels for a potential GO bond election. The Task Force may set additional meetings if the need arises. To learn more about GO Bonds and watch video recordings of the four Task Force meetings, visit https://lnkd.in/ge7Dj8sg.

Edmond is proud to sponsor the Project66 Back to School Resource Fair on Saturday, August 3, from 10 am – 12 pm, at First Christian Church of Edmond (201 E. 2nd Street). Several local resource organizations will be available on-site, including the Edmond Police Department, and the Edmond Fire Department! Students can receive a backpack filled with school supplies, haircut vouchers, donuts, hotdogs, and more! All pre-k through 12th-grade students are welcome and must be present to receive a backpack & supplies. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gyQ7cU-K

CITY SOURCE EDMOND SPOTLIGHT: To meet Edmond's needs far into the future, several significant projects are underway to improve the City's water system. Read the story highlighting Edmond's investment in water infrastructure projects, featured this week in Edmond Life & Leisure: https://lnkd.in/gX9MdTfR

Now Hiring! Become Edmond’s next Senior Long Range Planner and lead the team charged with implementing and monitoring our community’s comprehensive plan, mobility plan, and other long-range plans. You’ll need to bring all your skills to bear, and you'll have the opportunity to learn something new every day. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply online: https://lnkd.in/ejFU5q9F #EdmondOK #Hiring #Planning #CityPlanner #LongRangePlanner

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHT: An agreement with the Federal Highway Administration to receive $3.6 million in federal funding via the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program was approved at the Edmond City Council Meeting on Monday, July 8. Funding will be used for corridor safety studies and demonstration projects in high-priority areas of Edmond identified as part of the EdmondShift Long Range Mobility Plan. https://lnkd.in/dwbtCWtx

CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHT: The Edmond City Council approved naming the conservation easement park land south of E.C. Hafer Park the Charles D. Lamb Nature Preserve in honor of Charles Lamb, a former Mayor, Council Member, and civic leader. Private fundraising is planned to support the installation of a commemorative plaque or art piece outside the entrance to the park. More Details: https://lnkd.in/g6WJN6zC https://lnkd.in/gkZBEpPi

State 46 Films has been filming scenes throughout Edmond this week for an Amazon Prime movie called "Masterpiece." Pictured is a behind-the-scenes shot taken during filming in the Public Safety Center in Downtown Edmond. The City of Edmond, the Edmond Police Department, Visit Edmond, and the Edmond Economic Development Authority have partnered with the film company to support the production of this film. In 2021, the City of Edmond completed the requirements to become one of more than 30 municipalities in Oklahoma to earn a Film Friendly certification from the Oklahoma Film + Music Office. To earn this certification, the City committed to being prepared to support requests from film and television production teams. By engaging in the film and television industry, Edmond has the opportunity to reap the economic benefits of production through hiring local talent and workforce, spending money at local businesses and attractions, booking hotel nights and other accommodations, and much more! https://lnkd.in/gtNBisFh

CITY SOURCE EDMOND SPOTLIGHT: A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on July 1 to celebrate the reopening of Ted Anderson Park. The renovated and revitalized park includes accessibility upgrades, a new playground, a splash pad, and a restroom facility. #EdmondOK #EdmondParks