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Perry's City Council is taking a bold step toward economic growth by applying for a crucial grant to extend sewer services to South Commercial Park, but concerns about funding and development plans are heating up the debate.

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Council authorizes NOTA grant application and $200,000 local match to extend sewer to South Commercial Park
City Council approved resolution 2026-19 authorizing an application to the NOTA rural economic action program for a sanitary sewer extension into the South Commercial Park and pledged a $200,000 local match from PMA reserves to strengthen the city's grant packet.
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October 22, 2026 at 3:40 AM
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Exciting housing developments are on the horizon for Perry, with plans for new homes and multifamily projects aimed at bolstering community growth!

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City updates council on housing projects, including Tower Addition and 120-acre site
Staff reviewed four housing projects (Tower Addition, Locust Street, 25th Street multifamily and a potential mixed-use plan on 120 city-owned acres), reported progress on plats and developer interest, and discussed code-enforcement follow-up on dilapidated structures.
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August 6, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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A bold vision for a new 18,000-square-foot emergency facility and training campus in Noble County could revolutionize community resilience and cut insurance costs, but it needs your support to become a reality!

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Perry official outlines $11M vision for new fire station and county training facility
A staff presenter described a phased plan for a new 18,000 sq ft fire station and a Noble County training facility on land offered by Ditch Witch, asking for roughly $3M from USDA and additional local/grant funds to reach a larger $11M build-out.
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August 6, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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Perry City Council just passed a groundbreaking ordinance to keep tobacco and vape shops away from schools and parks, aiming to protect youth from rising vaping trends.

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Council adopts ordinance restricting vape and tobacco shops near schools and parks; approves grants and other items
The City Council passed Ordinance No. 2026-10 to require permits and prohibit retail tobacco/vape businesses within 300 feet of schools, parks and youth facilities. Council also approved a grant agreement with OWRB and other routine items; staff flagged possible further refinement to include the "family friendly" district.
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July 8, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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Perry City Council just made a big splash by approving crucial funding for water treatment plant improvements and overcoming unexpected hurdles from ODOT!

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Perry council ratifies CDBG leverage resolution and authorizes water-treatment contract with Downey Contracting
Council approved resolution 2026-06 amending the city's leverage commitment for CDBG project 19758 CDBG25 and resolution 2026-07 authorizing the city manager to implement a construction contract with Downey Contracting LLC for water treatment plant improvements; staff said ODOT briefly required extra leverage funds and later rescinded that requirement.
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May 21, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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Perry City Council just approved a $1.372 million contract for crucial water treatment improvements, navigating higher-than-expected bids thanks to global market pressures!

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Perry awards $1.372 million contract for water treatment improvements
The council approved a $1,372,000 low bid from Downey Contracting LLC for CDBG-funded water treatment plant upgrades. Staff said bids ran higher than earlier estimates because of market pressures, but current funding (CDBG plus local funds) keeps the project viable; a follow-up resolution will appear at the next meeting.
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May 13, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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The Perry City Council has officially adopted a revised strategic plan aimed at revitalizing downtown and enhancing community engagement, setting the stage for exciting developments ahead!

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Perry council adopts strategic plan after community leaders present joint update
The Perry City Council voted to adopt a revised strategic plan after hearing updates from the museum, chamber, Main Street and the school district. The plan emphasizes downtown reinvestment, parks and amenities, communications and partnerships and will be converted into an admin goals document and public pamphlet.
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May 13, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Perry City Council just approved crucial upgrades to 911 services, including a new text-to-911 feature, ensuring faster and more reliable emergency responses for residents!

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Perry approves 911 interlocal extension, authorizes NG911 hosted service and equipment upgrades
The council approved a one-year extension to the interlocal agreement with Noble County for 911 dispatch, adopted the FY2627 911 budget to include state grant revenue for equipment upgrades, and authorized an AT&T NG911 hosted service agreement that adds text-to-911 capability and modern hardware, with much of the equipment cost covered by state funds.
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May 13, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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Perry's council is gearing up to boost its tax base by targeting exciting new businesses like bowling alleys and quick-service restaurants at the upcoming ICSC conference!

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Perry council debates strategies to grow tax base, targets retail and entertainment at ICSC
City staff and councilors discussed a strategic tax‑base plan ahead of ICSC trade outreach, targeting quick‑service restaurants, urgent care, entertainment venues and signage/marketing; staff emphasized measuring revenue outcomes and using QR codes and a landing page for outreach.
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April 24, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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Perry City Council just made significant strides, approving a 0% rate increase for solid waste services and securing vital E-911 funding while tackling important personnel matters.

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Perry council approves sanitation contract, E‑911 interlocal, resolution on State Question 832 and personnel actions
The council unanimously approved (1) a 2026–27 solid waste contract with Davis Sanitation at a 0% rate increase, (2) an interlocal E‑911 agreement with Noble County that preserves grant eligibility, (3) Resolution 2026‑05 about State Question 832 (minimum wage), and (4) personnel employment agreements including a contract amendment for Napier and an employment agreement for trust manager Nate Reid.
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April 24, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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Perry City Council has taken a bold step to combat the opioid crisis by applying for funding to launch a dedicated outreach program aimed at providing essential mental health support.

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Perry council votes to apply for opioid-abatement grant to fund outreach team
The Perry City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-03 to apply for opioid-settlement grant funding to place two outreach workers in Noble County/Perry through Grand Mental Health. The three-year program would be managed by Grand Mental Health; staff will return with reimbursement and contract details.
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February 20, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Perry has just adopted an emergency stormwater ordinance that will require new developments to pay one-time impact fees while keeping current residents' drainage charges unchanged!

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Perry adopts emergency stormwater ordinance to require one‑time development impact fees and design standards
The Perry City Council adopted an emergency stormwater ordinance (Ordinance No. 2026‑2) requiring one‑time impact fees for new development, preserving the existing $3 monthly drainage charge for current customers, and establishing local drainage design standards; the emergency clause was also approved.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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The Perry City Council has greenlit a $112,000 change order for essential water and sewer upgrades, all funded by grants—no local taxpayer dollars involved!

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Council approves $112,000 change order for 25th Street water and sewer project; staff cites grant funding
Council approved a $112,000 change order for the 25th Street water and sewer improvements, noting the work is fully grant‑funded and the contract modification is legally permissible so long as total contract limits are respected.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Perry is set to welcome an Amazon facility, marking a significant milestone after over a year of dedicated efforts by city officials!

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Perry officials say Amazon has announced plans for a facility; city readies developer landing page
City manager Nate told the council that Amazon has officially announced a Perry site and staff are preparing a developer landing page and future ribbon‑cutting; the council heard additional updates on related infrastructure work.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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A proposed rewrite of the city's open-records ordinance aims to enhance transparency while addressing concerns about request specificity and fees, but council members are pushing for further review before any changes are adopted.

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Council hears comprehensive rewrite of open-records ordinance, tables vote for further review
City legal counsel presented a rewritten open-records ordinance to align with the Oklahoma Open Records Act, adding specificity requirements for requests, new fee schedules based on Attorney General guidance and an intake form; council members expressed concerns about intake options and fee impacts and moved to table the ordinance for further review and possible portal development.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Perry officials are grappling with rising costs and critical utility relocations as they prepare for the much-anticipated rehabilitation of the Perry Lake dam.

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Perry officials outline utility relocations and rising costs for Perry Lake dam work
City staff and project consultant Matt briefed the City Council on utility relocations tied to the Perry Lake dam project, including a waterline relocation estimate of about $586,908 for roughly one mile of 2-inch main and a gas-line reroute proposal of $72,730; NRCS funding remains uncertain and no work will start until funding and relocationagre
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November 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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The City Council's push for $200,000 in REAP funds could transform the water treatment plant, boosting its reliability and capacity while freeing up funds for future improvements.

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Council applies for REAP funds, amends CIP to seek $200,000 for water-treatment improvements
The council approved Resolution 2025-15 to apply for a $200,000 REAP grant toward water treatment plant reliability and approved Resolution 2025-14 adding the project to the capital improvement plan as "mandatory" to improve scoring for the grant application.
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October 26, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Perry's downtown square is set for a transformation with plans to apply for a TAP grant to enhance sidewalks and lighting, paving the way for a brighter, more accessible community space!

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Council endorses applying for TAP grant to support downtown square interior sidewalk and lighting
Council signaled staff to apply for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant to fund interior sidewalk and lighting improvements in the downtown square, with an anticipated local match and multi-year project timeline.
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October 26, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Perry, Oklahoma is buzzing with economic growth and community spirit, with exciting projects on the horizon and successful events at the Cherokee Strip Museum!

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Cherokee Strip Museum Reports Successful September with Increased Visitor Engagement
Cherokee Strip Museum reports 129 visitors and plans future events to boost community involvement.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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The Perry City Council just approved a groundbreaking industrial park development while declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month – a pivotal moment for the community!

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Perry City Council Approves New Industrial Park Development and Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
Perry City Council greenlights industrial park project and declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Perry City Council is taking bold steps to enhance local governance, highlighting community engagement and a renewed focus on strategic planning.

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City Council Discusses Strategic Plan Revisions and Proclamations at Meeting
Council members propose revisiting the strategic plan and celebrate Main Street Banquet's award.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Perry's council is tackling crucial community issues, from softball field improvements to a festive Halloween celebration—what's next for this vibrant town?

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Perry City Planning Joint Meeting Set for Historic Preservation on November 17
Perry schedules joint meeting for historic preservation planning with citizens on November 17.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Perry, Oklahoma is stepping up its game in pedestrian safety with exciting new sidewalk projects that promise to enhance accessibility for everyone, especially students and residents with disabilities.

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City Council Reviews Seventh Street and Locust Sidewalk Project Plans
Engineering firm presents detailed plans for ADA-compliant sidewalk improvements to city council.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Perry City Council is weighing a $6 million borrowing to tackle urgent water and drainage infrastructure projects, all while navigating community concerns about water quality and development impact.

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Perry Water Council considers $6M borrowing for infrastructure projects
Council discusses funding options for critical water and drainage infrastructure improvements.
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July 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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The Perry City Council has taken a monumental step towards enhancing community resources by approving the closure of a public alley for the new youth development center at the Noble County YMCA.

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Perry Planning Commission approves YMCA alley closure for youth development center construction
Perry Planning Commission endorses alley closure to facilitate YMCA renovations and new facility.
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July 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM