Jim Crosby

The City of Chickasha's 'Onward Chickasha' Comprehensive Plan serves as a 25-year roadmap to guide the city's growth while preserving its small-town charm and enhancing resident well-being. Key strategic areas include land use and development, infrastructure upgrades, connectivity enhancements, housing solutions, economic growth, and community amenities. The plan envisions Chickasha as a thriving community by 2050, offering a high standard of living, improved infrastructure, robust public safety, diverse housing, and expanded educational, health, and recreational opportunities.

The meeting included discussions on congratulating USCL baseball and softball teams for their tournament wins, recognizing Homer Holm Jr. for his service to the city, and addressing road issues at 18th and Carolina. The council discussed and approved a crime analytics module contract with Lexus Nexus, and also approved the acceptance of emergency management performance grant funds. Additionally, a public hearing was held to discuss a petition by James Perryman regarding a use and review permit for a property on South 14th Street.

The meeting included discussions on citizen comments regarding the sale of airport land and a request for assistance in recognizing Dr. Adah Lorio Fischer. Council communications included welcoming Miss Rachel back and acknowledging the efforts of the Grady County Sheriff's Office and Chickasha Police Department in addressing a drug house. The council discussed and considered actions related to a consulting engagement agreement with the Coalign Group, focusing on economic development and financial planning.

The report discusses the financial activities of the City of Chickasha, Oklahoma for the year ended June 30, 2014. Key topics include the independent auditor's report, basic financial statements (government-wide and governmental funds), proprietary funds financial statements, supplementary information, budgetary comparison schedules, schedule of federal and state awards, and internal control and compliance reporting.

The proposed budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, focuses on improving public infrastructure, the visual appearance of the community, city operations' efficiency, and the fiscal management of all funds. It outlines seven major goals, including maintaining conservative finances, improving basic infrastructure and the visual appearance of Chickasha, enhancing staff efficiency through technology and training, promoting economic development, ensuring a safe and prepared city, and promoting culture and recreational opportunities. The budget is organized by fund type, including the General Fund, Special Funds, Economic Development Funds, Capital Improvement Funds, Chickasha Municipal Airport Authority Fund (CMAA), and Chickasha Municipal Authority Fund (CMA).