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4th of July Information from Waste Connections.

Waste Connections has confirmed that trash pickup will run as scheduled on Friday, July 4th.

Fireworks Disposal Reminder
To help prevent fires and keep everyone safe:
Place used fireworks in a container of water and let them soak for at least 24 hours
Then dispose of them in your trash cart.

Thank you.

🚧 Water Service Notice – 15th & Choctaw Road Area 🚧 Water service in the area around 15th Street and Choctaw Road is being temporarily shut off to allow for valve repairs. This maintenance is expected to take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.

🚧 Water Service Alert – Oakridge Addition 🚧 There is a line break on Pine Tree Road. Water service will be shut down for approximately 2–4 hours while crews make repairs. At this time, the outage is expected to only affect Pine Tree Road, but other areas within the Oakridge Addition may also experience interruptions. Thank you for your patience as we work to restore service as quickly as possible.

The Eastern Oklahoma County Medical Development Authority will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:00pm. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/eastern-oklahoma-county-medical-development-authority/2025-eoc-mda-agendas/739357

Just a reminder — it’s not quite time to pop those fireworks. Please review the City Ordinance below to make sure you’re following all regulations. 26-297 Restrictions On The Discharge Of Fireworks 1. No fireworks shall be discharge, exploded, or ignited within 500 feet of any fireworks stand, church, hospital, asylum, unharvested flammable agricultural crops, public schools or public property. 2. Fireworks are to be discharged on July 1 through July 5 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on private property and July 4 only, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. unless July 4 falls on a Monday through Thursday or Sunday, in which the hours revert to 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 3. Consumer must have written permission from property owner to discharge fireworks upon private property from July 1 through July 5. 4. In the event of a countywide or statewide burn ban the city council gives authority to the fire chief to place additional restrictions on the discharge of fireworks as such fire chief deems appropriate.

The next Public Recreation Advisory Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/public-recreation-advisory-board/2025-public-recreation-advisory-board-agendas/737651

The July 1, 2025 City Council/CUA meeting has been canceled. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2025-council%2Fcua-agendas/737643

The upcoming Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday July, 3rd has been canceled. Agendas can be on the City Website https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/planning-commission/2025-planning-commission-agendas/737649

The June 25, 2025 Choctaw Economic Development Authority meeting has been cancelled. View the PDF here of the cancellation: https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/choctaw-economic-development-authority-(ceda)/2025-ceda-agendas/737647

Water Outage Notice – Steel Street Area Water service will be temporarily shut off today in the area of Steel Street for approximately 2 to 4 hours to allow for a fire hydrant leak repair.

Tree Removal and Road Closure on Harper Road Beginning Tuesday, June 24, the Public Works Department will begin preparing for the upcoming Harper Road reconstruction by removing trees along the roadway. Harper Road will be closed from Red Vine to NE 10th Street daily from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM for approximately 5 to 7 business days. Access to Choctaw Church of the Nazarene will remain available to church members via NE 10th Street. However, do not attempt to use the church as a detour, as all Harper Street entrances will be blocked and through traffic will not be permitted. Please avoid this area if possible.

There is currently a water outage affecting the area around Effie and Norton due to necessary water line repairs. Estimated restoration time: 2–4 hours. We appreciate your patience as crews work to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

Water Outage Update – Old Town/Downtown Area A contractor has accidentally hit a water line in the Old Town/Downtown area. Crews are currently on-site working to make repairs. Water service is expected to be restored within the next few hours.

City offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. City offices will reopen on Friday, June 20, for regular business hours: 7:30–11:30 AM.

Waste Connections Update Waste Connections was unable to service Steele Dr today due to ongoing road construction. They will attempt to return and complete service tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

🌼 Thank You to the Master Gardeners! 🌼 We are so grateful for your help with all of our flower bed projects across the city! 🌺 The Veterans Memorial flower bed has now been installed, featuring perennials that, once established, will grow in beauty year after year. A big thank you as well to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for the generous grant that made this project possible! Together, we're making Choctaw beautiful!

The next City Council/CUA meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2025-council%2Fcua-agendas/737643

Water Service Notice Water service will be shut off for maintenance and repairs for the remainder of the business day in the area between Grand Ave. and Third St., and Harper St. and Hawkins Ave. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this work.

🚧 Community Alert 🚧 There is a road washout on 36th Street between Henney and Hiwassee. Barricades have been placed to prevent vehicles from entering the affected area. This location falls within Oklahoma City limits, and the appropriate authorities have been notified. Please avoid this area if possible and use alternate routes for your safety.

The next Public Recreation Advisory Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/public-recreation-advisory-board/2025-public-recreation-advisory-board-agendas/737651