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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

The City Manager’s Progress Report was presented to the Edmond City Council on Monday, June 24. Watch to learn about several park updates, the new Citylink mobile app, and the newly offered transport service to the Edmond Senior Center. #EdmondOK #EdmondParks #CitylinkEdmond

CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHT: The Edmond City Council recently approved a professional service contract agreement for the development of construction documents for a shared-use trail along State Highway 66 from Post Road to Westminster Road. https://lnkd.in/gAUp4XJ8

The Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (OMPA) and Recurrent Energy hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 26, 2024, to celebrate the opening of the North Fork Solar project. North Fork Solar is a 120 MWac solar project in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. Recurrent Energy will own and operate the North Fork Solar project long-term, and OMPA will purchase 100% of the energy produced by the solar farm under a 15-year agreement. OMPA is the wholesale energy provider for the City of Edmond and 41 other municipalities across the state. The North Fork Solar project will join OMPA’s diverse fleet to help the City provide clean, economical energy to our customers. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/g7RVPtQx

CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHT: Funding agreements with several social and community enrichment agencies were approved by the Edmond City Council at the meeting on June 24. $1,354,450.00 will be split among twenty local agencies during Fiscal Year 2024-25. The specific amounts for each agency were previously approved when the budget was adopted on June 10. https://lnkd.in/ggZsHYNN

CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHT: A Facility and Cost Sharing Agreement with the Metro Library Commission of Oklahoma County and the Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Oklahoma City for a new Library and YMCA was approved by Edmond City Council on Monday, June 24. The new joint facility will be located at the northeast corner of I-35 & 15th Street and has an anticipated opening in early 2026. https://lnkd.in/gQbyKymH