City News
City says hydrant flushing responsible for “brown water”
Opening night of Christmas Chute draws record crowds
Officials estimate approximately 20,000 people show up for opening night, including Governor Stitt and Lt. Governor Pinnell. See the photos!
Fire-damaged house still not under compliance, city officials say
In July, a house at 205 West Lincoln was extensively damaged by fire. Approximately 45 days later, city officials gave the owner 5 days to secure the property, and 10 days to clean up trash and debris.
2020 GO Bond Updates—Roads, Alleyways, & Economic Development
Subscriber Exclusive: Get a look at where we’re at on the 2020 GO Bond. See what’s been done, and what’s yet to come.
Report concludes City financial position as strong as it was last year
The annual fiscal “Performeter” evaluation determined Sapulpa’s financial position between “satisfactory” and “excellent.”
County Notebook: Approvals and discussions in city and county meetings
Updates on a sign for the Teepee Drive-In, a backup generator for the City’s West Pump Station, and an interesting agreement between the City of Tulsa and the Sapulpa Police Department, among other things.
Sapulpa raises its cemetery rates for the first time in over a decade
At Tuesday’s meeting, Sapulpa’s City Council agreed to raise the rates for lots and burials—the first such increase in about 13 years.
City agrees to buy Sapulpa Herald building
The City has been interested in the property as part of its upcoming alleyway redesign, which is slated to begin this summer.
Sapulpa City Council approves new incentive to entice more restaurants to open downtown
“There is lots of buzz in our downtown. This incentive builds on that momentum to bring eating options our citizens are hoping to see.”
City Hall is without internet, construction increasing in downtown Sapulpa, and students are preparing for the last few days of school
Here’s an update of what’s happening this week, in case you missed it this morning!
Lou Martin honored for 28 years of service
Outgoing Ward 2 City Councilor Lou Martin was honored at the May 2nd City Council meeting by Mayor Henderson, City Manager Joan Riley, and all the others in attendance.
Sapulpa’s new city councilors sworn in; meeting cut short by storms
New and returning City Councilors, five in all, were sworn in on Monday, May 2nd, as looming storms threatened to shut the meeting down almost before it could get started.
