Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 05/21/2019
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Consideration, discussion, and possible preview of an Ordinance amending the Broken Arrow Code of Ordinances Chapter 15, Nuisances, Article I, In General, Section 15-1, Nuisance Code, Section 15-7, Emergency Abatement, Section 15-45, Amendments, specifically changing the name of Development Services Department to the Department of Community Development, repealing all ordinances to the contrary; and declaring an emergency
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Background:
Without question, Broken Arrow is one of Oklahoma's and the Region's most desirable locations for small and large businesses, along with development and redevelopment opportunities. Why you ask? I believe it's because our Development Services Department offers unparalleled service and support that allows existing businesses to grow and make it easy for new industries to get started or expand. Likewise, our welcoming department team is extremely responsive and will work to ensure calls are answered and the information requested to complete applications or assistance will be provided. Finally, our Code Enforcement Team is excellent at working with property owners and educating them on the importance of community pride by maintaining a high degree of compliance with all City code.
Currently the Department is responsible for administration of the following programs:
? City Planning
? Long Range Planning
? Engineering Review of Private Development
? Building and Land Use Permitting
? Trade Licensing
? Building Inspections
? Code Enforcement
The purpose of this Request for Action is ask the City Council to approve changing the current name of the Department - Development Services - to the Department of Community Development.
I believe the new department name aligns more with the Council and Administration's goal of having a customer focused department that facilitates investment in the City in order to create a balanced, sustainable community that enhances the overall qu...
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