American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Project Breakdown
Public Safety - $17,279,000
Name of Organization
Tulsa Fire Department Fleet and
Operational Support
Tulsa Police Department Body
Worn Cameras
Tulsa Police Department Air
Support Facility
Family Safety Center
Description Recommended Funding
As the top need identified by Tulsa Fire $9,179,000
Department (TFD) front line employees,
almost $9 million will be utilized to update the
TFD fleet. Specifically, replacement of fire
tankers, ladder apparatus, and engines many
of which have exceeded the equipment age
industry standards. Not only will this enhance
reliability for public safety response, but this
capital investment will also have a positive
impact on future annual maintenance
operating budgets.
An additional $200,000 in funds will provide
necessary equipment to complete state
required physical testing and ensure TFD has
software for consistent implementation of
policies and procedures.
The Tulsa Police Department’s current Body $3,600,000
Camera Fleet is obsolete and no longer
meets the department’s commitment to
service or the expectations of our citizens.
These funds replace TPD’s body worn
cameras, include a warrantee,
implementation costs and will cover all
officers in the field.
A new TPD Air Support Facility will provide $3,500,000
an opportunity to co-locate with the Tulsa
Police Training Division, a secure physical
location to properly house and maintain the
two-helicopter fleet, add adequate restroom
facilities, up-to-date technology and rest
space for crew members. It will also provide
a possible revenue stream to charge for
current in-kind services.
The Child Abuse Network and Family Court $1,000,000
will be housed in a new trauma informed
design structure that will allow for 24/7 *County Committed $2M
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Economic Development and Tourism - $11,020,500
Name of Organization
Tulsa International Airport Tower
Direct Flight Minimum Revenue
Guarantee
Oklahoma Museum of Popular
Culture (OKPOP)
access for crucial services, such as police
and nursing for those experiencing domestic
violence, child abuse and effectively reaching
underserved populations. It will assist with
offender accountability, aim to reduce crime
and impact 30,000 families annually.
Description Recommended Funding
The current Tulsa International Airport Tower $7,000,000
is the most important aviation infrastructure
need in our state. Built in the 1950s, it is one *County Committed $7M
of the oldest in the country and is at risk of
becoming inoperable and having Tulsa air
traffic control being redirected to Kansas City
and our National Guard grounded.
The tower is not owned by the Federal
Aviation Association (FAA), so it is ineligible
for federal funding.
Funding from both the City and County will
go toward building a new air traffic control
tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control
(TRACON) facility for the Tulsa International
Airport.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tulsa $1,500,000
International Airport temporarily lost some
direct flight service. Minimum revenue *County Committed $3M
guarantee (MRG) helps rebuild flight routes,
our local economy and reduce airline risk for
new nonstop service. This investment in our
city translates to job creation, commercial
spending and economic impact. If the
revenue is met, this amount would return to
city coffers for reallocation in 2024.
Funding for the new Oklahoma Museum of $1,000,000
Popular Culture (OKPOP) will go toward
state-of-the-art exhibits, installations and a *County Committed $2M
20,000 square feet visitor experience. The
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Gilcrease Museum
Financial Empowerment Center
Route 66 Historical Village
Justice Reform - $7,560,000
goal of OKPOP is to inform the public of the
creative spirit of Oklahoma’s people and the
influence of Oklahoma artists on popular
culture around the world. It will be a world-
class level experience and be an economic
driver for the Tulsa area. It aims to create a
sense of community through art, especially
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gilcrease is in the middle of a historic rebuild $1,000,000
of a facility worthy of the City’s collection just
five minutes from downtown. These funds *County Collaboration
narrow the project deficit due to COVID-19 Ask/Also Contingency
price escalations and they’ll help leverage
funding from the state and local philanthropy.
This investment will provide long-term
benefits to Tulsans, attract an increasing
number of visitors and support our local
economic recovery far into the future.
Tulsa’s Financial Empowerment Center will $370,500
use the funds to continue boosting the
financial security of Tulsans through financial
counseling at no cost, in order to increase
savings and reduce debt. The amount will
establish seed funding for emergency
savings, loans for legal permanent residents
with citizen application fees, as well as create
scholarship opportunities for underemployed
internationally trained immigrants to have
credentials evaluated and translated to
English from their native language to aid in
job placement.
Currently, the road along the Route 66 $150,000
Historical Village needs to be repaired. A
total of 370 linear feet is washing away. The *County Committed $150K
funds will be used to restore the eroding
property along Highway 244 and the
backside of the Route 66 Historical Village, a
popular open-air museum stop along the
Mother Road.
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Name of Organization
Tulsa Municipal Court
Saving Our Homes Initiative
Description Recommended Funding
This program funds a combination of capital $6,560,000
improvements and pilot programs designed
primarily to implement the goals of the City
of Tulsa Equality Indicators Fines and Fees
working group.
Approximately $2 million will be allocated
toward ensuring every citizen has an
equitable path to achieving compliance,
regardless of financial status. This includes
investments to ensure arrest is a tool of last
resort for warrants by providing more
payment options, increasing access to court
through expanded hours and Spanish
interpretation services, reminder programs,
decreasing financial barriers to probation,
and increasing resources for the public
defender’s office representing our most
vulnerable citizens.
To address the underlying causes of
municipal offenses, $2.6 million will allow for
increased mental health services and
diversion program opportunities for
common municipal offenses. Additional
funds will be used to provide an improved
customer experience in Municipal Court.
This will be accomplished through physical
improvements, enhanced communication
channels, and community outreach
positions.
The funds will provide property tax $1,000,000
assistance for low-income homeowners. The
City will collaborate with Tulsa County to
intervene prior to auctions and connect
properties to quality landlords or conduct
emergency property repairs. Currently, an
estimated 1,500 homes are auctioned each
year. These funds will help approximately
500 homeowners retain intergenerational
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Public Health and Human Services - $6,474,750

Name of Organization Description Recommended Funding
Oklahoma State University Untreated mental health illness costs Tulsa $4,000,000
Medical Center nearly $400 million annually. These funds will
support improvements to Tulsa’s mental *County Committed $4M
health services at Oklahoma State University
Medical Center. It will increase psychiatric
beds from 56 to 106. The funds will also be
used for infrastructure and street
improvements, pedestrian safety, an
expanded parking garage, security features
and other components.
Tulsa Health Department The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a $1,499,750
heavy toll on the healthcare system and
stress on those in the front lines of the virus, *County Collaboration Ask
so these funds are aimed at employee
retention at the Tulsa Health Department
(THD). Part of the funds will go toward a
preservation stipend to sustain THD
employment at current levels for those
employed as of March 31, 2021. About 322
employees would receive a $2,000 stipend.
The COVID-19 response team will also
receive overtime pay for working after hours
or on the weekend.

THD will also offer a $250 vaccine stipend for

employees and an additional $250 stipend
after 70% of employees received the COVID-
19 vaccine.

The funds will also go toward employing

temporary staff for epidemiology, clinical
support for vaccine administration, and
COVID-19 phone bank operation until June
30, 2022.
Avalon Building There are currently few low-barrier shelters $392,500
Low Barrier Shelter for people experiencing homelessness and
their pets in the Tulsa area. These funds will *County Collaboration Ask

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Homeless Outreach
South Tulsa Community House
Public Facilities and Infrastructure - $8,350,000
Name of Organization
River Parks Authority
help fund a shelter along the Archer corridor
at the old Avalon building in order to provide
a safe and dignified place for individuals and
their pets. It would safely house 300 people a
day and night. The shelter will also help
address CDC guidance for reduced capacity
at other shelters due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
Tulsa area has seen an increase in people $312,500
experiencing homelessness during the
COVID-19 pandemic. These funds will allow *County Collaboration Ask
for continued support and strategic
coordination with law enforcement, Working
in Neighborhoods and the City. Housing
focused case management including after
hours and weekend care for more than 200
citizens experiencing unsheltered
homelessness as we enter colder months is
imperative for a continuum of care.
The COVID-19 pandemic has financially $270,000
affected many already living in poverty in the
61st and Peoria neighborhood. It accounts for *County Collaboration Ask
one-third of the city’s crime and is the second
most food insecure area. These funds will go
to the South Tulsa Community House, a
nonprofit which serves the area, in order to
expand its services by investing in
infrastructure, structural repair and
technology, service delivery and more.
Description Recommended Funding
The funds will rehabilitate the Rivers Parks $3,100,000
Authority trails to enhance the safety of the
trails. Katy Trail will receive $1.1 million to *County Committed $1M
replace the fencing along the trail, as well as re: Turkey Mountain
clear brush and urban debris to make it safer
for trail users and nearby homeowners.
Turkey Mountain will receive $1 million to
create a new trail in the network after it saw a
43% increase in attendance during the
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 pandemic. The 11 miles of trails will allow for
progressive hills and downhill biking. West
Bank Berm will receive $1 million to offset
damage to the earthen berm on the West
Bank Sports Complex property.
City of Tulsa Voice Over Internet The current aged out Voice Over Internet $2,000,000
Protocol (VOIP) Protocol (VOIP) system used by the City of
Tulsa, which is no longer supported by the
vendor, puts the city at a high security risk
and high failure risk. The system supports
311 Customer Care Center, water dispatch,
traffic signaling and allows citizens to reach
the city. It is a critical infrastructure need.
Flat Rock Creek The funds will be used to rehabilitate Flat $1,000,000
Rock Creek’s 200 acres in a floodplain, so it’s
compatible for stormwater use. The amount *County Collaboration Ask
will also create trails, a fishing lake and a
visitor center to attract visitors. The funds will
include operating costs, such as security,
project management and educational
programming, for three years.
Tulsa Parks The funds will allow for the renovation of $1,000,000
areas in Tulsa Parks and golf courses across
Tulsa to follow the Environmental Protection
Agency guidelines and compliance. This
includes water service replacement, sanitary
sewer replacement and water line
replacement.
City of Tulsa Air Scrubbers Funds provide air scrubbers to help reduce $500,000
airborne contaminants for multiple offsite
COT locations to ensure a healthy and safe
working environment for employees during
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Admiral Corridor Pedestrian The presence of refuge islands along the $750,000
Refuge Islands Admiral Corridor will allow pedestrians to
focus on one direction of traffic at a time as
they cross the street. This area is currently
responsible for 30% of the pedestrian deaths
in Tulsa. The improvements aim to increase
pedestrian safety, provide ADA
accommodations and reduce injury and

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fatalities. The Public Service Company of
Oklahoma has also improved lighting in the
area.