The Bixby City Council approved a $28,500,000 general obligation bond package that will head to city voters on April 6.

 “The 2021 Bond proposal is based on two (2) years of Council deliberation, considering City infrastructure needs and priorities over the next twenty (20) years.  With their efforts followed by Public engagement and participation that exceeded those of any previous Bond issue by at least an order of magnitude, the final slate of projects represents a clear community consensus on the issues at the top of the list.” Jared Cottle, Bixby City Manager.

The four propositions on the ballot are:

Proposition No. 1 ($8,500,000)

This is for land and construction of a Fire Station and Ambulatory Facility south of 141st Street in Bixby. Due to growth in Bixby, the Fire Department has outgrown the 40-year old station located in Downtown Bixby.  The City of Bixby currently contracts for ambulatory transport services.  The Ambulatory Facility would be managed by the Bixby Fire Department who currently respond to medical emergency calls.

Proposition No. 2 ($16,300,000)

This includes construction, extension, repair and improvement on road projects:

  • 131st Street from Memorial Drive to Mingo Road
  • Mingo Road from 101st Street to 111th Street
  • 161st Street from Memorial Drive to Central Intermediate School
  • 131st Street from Mingo Road to Garnett Road

Proposition No. 3 ($1,700,000)

This is funding for the Bentley Park Sports Complex expansion, including land, construction, repair, renovation, and beatification. 

Proposition No. 4 ($2,000,000)

This improves South Bixby Drainage and North Bixby Drainage projects.

“Bixby’s 2021 bond proposal focuses on our city’s most critical needs,” said Bixby Mayor Brian Guthrie. “The majority of the bond funds will be used to improve our roads and infrastructure.  This bond will also allow us to build a new fire station to the West and expand our operations into ambulance services so we can provide faster response times for our citizens. 

There will also be funds available for Bentley Park expansion and additional improvements for drainage both North and South of the River.”

The City of Bixby has held a AA+ national bond rating from Standard & Poor’s since 2013. Only one city in the State of Oklahoma holds a higher rating.

The last bond votes passed in Bixby were in 2011 (73%) and 2016 (71%). The bonded indebtedness will replace previous bonds that were paid off.