New development coming to South BA
The site on Aspen, north of the Creek Turnpike, will include a new Reasor's location
 The City of Broken Arrow, along with OakTrust Development, Associated Wholesale Grocers (Reasor’s), and the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development Corporation held a joint press conference on March 29 revealing details of the future mixed used development near Aspen (145 East) Avenue and the Creek Turnpike.
“The magnitude of this project will be as far-reaching for South BA as Bass Pro Shops was for north BA. It will be another amazing catalyst for even further growth in this part of town,” said Mayor Craig Thurmond.
The project will include the anchor business, Reasor’s Foods, along with multiple retail and commercial spaces. A 168-unit apartment complex is also planned on the north end of the development, east of Core Church.
The Reasor’s store should be completed in about 12 months and will employ about 125 workers.
At the conclusion of the announcement of the partnership with OakTrust, Thurmond and President and CEO of the Chamber and EDC Jennifer Conway kicked off a surprise subsequent announcement regarding a land purchase for the city’s future innovation district. The long-awaited innovation district is tentatively planned on 90 acres of property located between Aspen and Olive Avenues, south of Florence Street. The proposed Innovation District property is tentatively planned to be located in the TIF District the City will look to form as part of the project for OakTrust.
The campus environment will be in southern Broken Arrow with easy access to the Creek Turnpike. Officials have reached an agreement and are currently finalizing details for land acquisition. In addition to land identification, the EDC has been working to include education partners, existing industries, and developers.
“We are excited about both announcements and know that they will mutually benefit each other,” said City Manager Michael Spurgeon. “Our City staff has put many hours into both projects along with the BAEDC. I believe the collaboration we have on economic development projects in Broken Arrow is unmatched in the state or even the nation.”
Find out more about the proposed Innovation District project.
Annual HOA Workshop scheduled for April 24
The 22nd annual Broken Arrow Homeowners Association Workshop is Saturday, April 24, at the Stoney Creek Conference Center, 200 W. Albany Street, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
HOA members, current, and future homeowners will have an opportunity to get the answers they've been seeking regarding property and neighborhood issues.
Speakers will be live streamed via the City's Facebook page.
Presenters will be on-site to give information on various topics associated with HOAs, such as:
- Legal and Operational issues for Homeowners Associations
- Public Safety (Police and Fire Departments)
- Animal Control
- Building Permits
- Planning and Development
- Code Enforcement
- Neighborhood Beautification
- Stormwater Management and Low Impact Development (LID) Certification for Neighborhoods
- HOA Insurance
- Recycling
Attendees will also have the opportunity to speak to representatives from various City departments and outside service providers, and they will be eligible to win door prizes.
The event is free and open to the public.
Take the Mayor's Water Challenge
It's time once again to join the Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation.
Like an old friend, water is always there when we need it and its value is immeasurable. Without access to clean water, our lives would not be the same.
Over 4 billion gallons of water from the Verdigris River is treated at the City's Verdigris River Drinking Water Plant each year and delivered to Broken Arrow homes and businesses.
Oklahomans are blessed with abundant freshwater resources, but our water is just as valuable. Reducing water-waste not only saves money but also makes a difference in the quality of Oklahoma watersheds.
There are many simple and inexpensive things that you can do to conserve water and promote water quality:
- Adding irrigation sensors that shut systems off during rain or freezing temperatures.
- Incorporating drought tolerant Oklahoma native plants into your landscape that require less water to thrive.
- Harvesting rainwater, which reduces erosion and allows you to use the water for gardens.
- Using drip irrigation that allows water to soak in slowly, minimizing evaporation and nutrient loss, and
- Adding mulch or rocks that retain moisture, limit weed growth, and provide a barrier to soil erosion.
To join the Mayor's pledge, go to mywaterpledge.com or Facebook.com/conserveBA from April 1-30.
Residents taking the pledge will have an opportunity to win water-wise gardening prizes from the Broken Arrow Utilities Department.
Get rid of your junk April 24
Residents will have the opportunity to dispose of unwanted items at the City’s annual Spring Clean-Up on Saturday, April 24 from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Waste Management Quarry Landfill, 13720 E. 46th St. North. This is easily accessible by traveling north on U.S. Highway 169 to the eastbound exit at 46th St. North.
The City has ensured Broken Arrow will be the only community hosting a free landfill day on April 24, which should help reduce wait times.
Residents may dump free by presenting a driver’s license with a Broken Arrow address or a recent utility bill. To view a list of eligible items, visit BrokenArrowOK.gov/FreeDump or contact the landfill at 918-439-7835.
What to do with green waste
What is green waste?
Tree limbs, leaves, branches, grass clippings and all other organic plant matter is considered green waste.
Where do I dispose of these items?
Green waste cannot be recycled in the blue carts. It can be bagged and placed in the black trash carts. If you have green waste that is too bulky or would take up too much room in the black cart, you can place it inside clear plastic bags or paper bags designed for lawn waste and set them out next to your trash cart on your designated trash pickup day. These types of bags can be found at home improvement and grocery stores. If green waste is put into black trash bags and set outside of the cart, there will be an “extra trash” fee (see below). Branches and limbs should be bundled and placed next to the cart on your pickup day.
How much green waste can I set out?
Broken Arrow residents are allowed 20 clear or paper bags and bundles per week for green waste outside of the cart. Green waste bundles are counted as clear bags. No fees are associated with this option. Example: a resident can have 10 bundles of tree branches plus 10 clear bags of green waste per week at no charge.
What is the fee if my green waste is placed in black trash bags near my trash cart?
Green waste in black trash bags placed outside of the cart are considered extra trash and the resident will be charged as follows:
- Contents of cart + first extra bag at no additional charge
- Fee is $1.25/bag starting at second extra bag
- Bags larger than 30 gallons count as two bags
- If you consistently have extra bags, you can request an additional 96-gallon cart for $5 a month
City of Tulsa’s Mulch Site
Located at 2100 N. 145th E Ave., Tulsa's Mulch Site is free to Broken Arrow residents who bring an ID or recent utility bill as proof of address. They accept tree limbs, grass clippings, and leaves. Items not accepted are root balls or trees with foreign materials (such as fencing or concrete), rock, pipe, lumber or treated wood, trash, dirt or building materials. They are open 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., seven days per week, excluding City of Tulsa holidays and even have firewood available (bring your own saw).
If you have any questions, please contact our Recycling Outreach Coordinator at 918-259-7000 ext. 7364.
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