Broken Arrow
PROPOSITION NO. 2
Public Safety Projects Summary: Aims to upgrade police, fire, and emergency systems, including new stations, equipment, and training facilities for better response and preparedness.
Funding: $56 million (general obligation bonds).
Tax Implications: No increase in property tax rates; repaid using existing revenues.
Authorized: $56 million (~13.5%) Focus: Upgrades for police, fire, emergency services, and warning systems.
Detailed projects: Outdoor warning siren improvements/system upgrades; animal shelter expansion and renovation; purchase/equipping new fire trucks, ambulances, and emergency vehicles; Fire Station #9 construction/relocation (north/west of current); Public Safety Training Center expansions (classrooms, drainage/road crossing, perimeter security, outdoor firing range improvements); other unnamed public safety enhancements.
Specific Projects:
Named (Priority) Projects:
Outdoor Warning System Improvements: $1,000,000
Animal Shelter Expansion/Renovation: $3,000,000
Fire Trucks: $18,400,000
Public Safety Training Center – Classroom Addition: $5,000,000
Fire Station 9: $10,200,000
Public Safety Training Center – Road Crossing and Drainage Improvements: $2,500,000
Public Safety Training Center – Perimeter Security: $600,000
Public Safety Training Center – Outdoor Firing Range Improvements: $700,000
Unnamed (Secondary) Projects (if funds remain):
Fire Station 1: $10,200,000
Fire Equipment – Self Contained Breathing Apparatus: $2,000,000
Radio Communication Upgrades: $1,200,000
Public Safety Training Center – Burn Building 1 story: $1,200,000