http://www.councilofneighborhoods.org Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:32:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en CentralOklahoma Transportation & Parking Authority                                                                                                                                  300 SW7th  |  Oklahoma City, OK  73109  | gometro.org                   MediaContact:      MichaelScroggins, Public Information Officer                  Office: (405) 297-2107   Mobile: (405) 837-9510                               michael.scroggins@okc.gov     For immediate release August 12, 2010     Public Meetings Set for Downtown Transit Let’s Talk Transit continues with the Greater Downtown Alternatives Analysis     OKLAHOMA CITY - The Central Oklahoma Transportation and ... http://www.councilofneighborhoods.org/?p=44 Are you tired of renting? Would you like your family to own their own home?  Council of Neighborhoods (CHDO) can possibly help. The Council of Neighborhoods has two homes in the first stage of being built, we offer homes  for families with limited income (low/moderate) . All of our homes are ... http://www.councilofneighborhoods.org/?p=42 Citizens Academy Accepting Applications   The Oklahoma City Fire Department is now accepting applications for our fifteenth Citizens Academy that begins Thursday, September 9, 2010 and concludes on Thursday, October 28, 2010. Classes meet eight consecutive Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Classes are limited in size, so sign up ... http://www.councilofneighborhoods.org/?p=39 Downtown Trolley Free for One Year Platt College to Sponsor Rides for the Public (June 28, 2010) - With an estimated 50,0001 people expected in downtown Oklahoma City this upcoming Fourth of July weekend, people in downtown can take advantage of free public transportation thanks to a new year-long sponsorship. The Central Oklahoma ... http://www.councilofneighborhoods.org/?p=38 NEWS FROM THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY City hopes to curb yard parkers In an effort to reduce blight in neighborhoods ad keep home property values from declining the City is increasing the fine your yard parkers from $10 to $100. "Yard parking is a persistent problem in a number of Oklahoma City ... http://www.councilofneighborhoods.org/?p=37 Could your neighborhood use $10,000 to do improvements or safety projects? If you are in a low to moderate income area then you can apply for the funds through the City of Oklahoma City's Stronger Neighborhood Initiative grant. Now is the time to start thinking about your possible projects. . . . . ... http://www.councilofneighborhoods.org/?p=36 Below are some common abbreviations found on crime statistics. FUG FR JUSTIC= Fugitive from justice DISCH F/VEHIC= Discharge firearm from a vehicle UTTR FRG INST= Uttering fraudulent instrument (writing a bad check) POSS CDS= Possession of a controlled substance DR UNDER SUSP= Driving under suspension TRES PRI PROP= Trespassing on private property MTL HLTH INTV= Mental ... http://www.councilofneighborhoods.org/?p=35 SAVE THE NEW DATE FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2010 Is your neighborhood participating in this years N.N.O.? Call the Council of Neighborhoods we can help with ideas on getting your neighbors involved,                    guest speakers, asking for donations. (405) 672-7223 http://www.councilofneighborhoods.org/?p=34 (March 4, 2009) - City Council is asking citizens to help fight urban blight by reporting dilapidated roadside business signs to the City’s Action Center. The City’s sign ordinance was strengthened in November, giving property owners who have been cited for a violation 30 days to bring their ... http://www.councilofneighborhoods.org/?p=33 Saturday Morning Sweep is a cleanup event that residents can hold in their neighborhoods.This is a great way to clean up litter, overgrowth, illegal dumping and storm debris from common areas, easements, greenbelts and medians. Neighborhood associations may schedule a Saturday Morning Sweep once a year between April and September. The cleanup day is ... http://www.councilofneighborhoods.org/?p=32