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THE EIGHT MAPS 3 PROJECTS

World-Class Downtown Park($130 million): This 70-acre downtownpark will be fully programmed and willprovide citizens with a variety of recreation

activities, including concerts, walking/biking/running trails, picnic sites, youthsports elds, play areas, public art,interactive water features, and outdooreducation opportunities, in addition topromoting a more healthy lifestyle. Thepark will connect downtown Oklahoma Cityto the shores of the Oklahoma River.

Modern Downtown Transit($130 million): Approximately ve tosix miles of downtown streetcar will link

major employers, business, attractions and residential communities in the downtown area. The transit package canalso include funding for other commuter rail transit lines that may become feasible in the near term, along with anintermodal transit hub in downtown.

Convention Center ($280 million):The new convention center will replacethe inadequate, aging Cox ConventionCenter. The new Convention Centerwill include exhibit halls, meetingsrooms, ballrooms, mixed-use spacesand parking. The Convention Center isexpected to be open within 10 to 12

years.

Sidewalks ($10 million): Newsidewalks will be strategicallyconstructed in high foot trafc areas of the city near major streets and facilities used by the public (such as schoolsand libraries). These sidewalks will also enhance the safety of pedestrians and children.

Trails ($40 mill ion): In an effort to promote a healthier community, 57 new miles of bicycling and walking trails willbe built and will complete Oklahoma City s trails master plan. The trails will complete a series of biking/walking/running/rollerblading trail loops throughout the city, creating one of the longest and most impressive trail systemsin the country. The trails will create connections between major destinations like the Oklahoma River, Lake Hefner,Lake Overholser, Lake Stanley Draper and other points of interest.

METROPOLITAN AREA PROJECTS (MAPS 3)In late 2009, Oklahoma City leadership brought another comprehensive city improvement package to voters with alist of eight new projects. With a projected cost of $777 million, Oklahoma City voters agreed and voted yes to theextension of an existing one-cent sales tax to fund these projects.

Known as MAPS 3, this program will build a new 70-acre downtown park, new convention center, downtown moderntransit, more than 50 miles of biking and walking trails, improvements to the Oklahoma River and State Fairgroundsand several senior health and wellness centers. More importantly, MAPS 3 will continue to position Oklahoma City

as a hub for sports, recreation, learning, cultural and convention facilities.

The tax began on April 1, 2010, and will be collected for seven years and nine months.The completion of the projects will be overseen by a Citizens Advisory Board.

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Oklahoma River Improvements($60 million): Improvements will bemade to the Oklahoma River, intendedto achieve the nest rowing racecoursein the world. Thirty-ve million will fundimprovements including grandstands,parking, Lincoln Bridge enhancements,a oating stage, river beautication,lighting and other course

improvements. Twenty-ve million will gotoward a publicwhitewater kayaking

facility that will accommodate all skill levels and will provide a myriad of recreation possibilitiesfor families, recreational enthusiasts, Olympic-caliber athletes and everyone in between.

Senior Health and Wellness Centers ($50 million): Multiple state-of-the-art health and wellnessaquatic centers will be constructed for senior citizens in several locations around the city. These centers willserve as community gathering places, and will provide signicant exercise and therapeutic benets. Each will beprogrammed to meet the specic needs of the area.

State Fairground Improvements ($60 million): Funds will upgrade publicly-used facilities at the OklahomaState Fairgrounds, especially those used by the public during the annual State Fair of Oklahoma. It will consolidatevarious structures that are more than 50 years old. These enhancements will enable the parks offerings to grow bynearly 60 events per year.

Contact Jill Harrison at 405-297-8990 (ofce) 405-761-6973 (cell) [email protected]


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MAPSFORKIDS

MAPS FOR KIDSAfter the success of the original MAPS program,Oklahoma City citizens were ready to take the citystransformation a step further. In November 2001,voters passed a combination sales tax and bondinitiative known as MAPS (Metropolitan Area Projects)for Kids.

The initiative provided two sources ofrevenue that would help both theOklahoma City public schools, whichis the largest district in the City,and the other 23 districts that serveCity of Oklahoma City residents. This

temporary sales tax was collected for seven years, with 70 percent disbursed to the Oklahoma CitySchool District and 30 percent to the Suburban School Districts. Many of the major construction projectsare complete, and every school building in Oklahoma Citys school district is scheduled to be renovated or replacedby the time the program draws to a close in 2012. In addition to construction projects, the program also includesmajor transportation and technology upgrades.

MAPS for Kids has been a unique collaboration between the City of Oklahoma City, the OklahomaCity Public Schools and the 24 public suburban school districts within the Greater Oklahoma Cityarea. It is the rst time in the nation that a major city and a school district have cooperated to reformlocal schools.

MAPS FOR KIDS INCLUDES:

Construction: $470 million for 73 majorprojects to rebuild or renovate every school inthe Oklahoma City Public School District.

Transportation:$9 million for 160 new busesfor the OKC Public School District.

Technology: $52 million for more than 5,000new computers and 1,150 presentation stationsthroughout the Oklahoma City Public SchoolDistrict, as well as network upgrades precedingschool construction projects. More than 3,800 laptop computers on mobile computer labs have also been installedacross the district.

Suburban School District Projects: $150 million distributed among the 24 suburban public school districtslocated partly or entirely within the Oklahoma City limits. The additional funds have made it possible for theother districts to dramatically upgrade their facilities and infrastructure. The additional revenue has spurnedthe unprecedented education construction in the entire region. MAPS for Kids has paid for over have the cost forconstruction of 3 new schools that would not have been built without the program and added funding to dozensmore. MAPS for Kids funding also helped fund other needed technology upgrades and school materials.

MAPS for Kids will remain a top priority for Oklahoma City well into the future, with nal projects scheduled into late2012. Much like the original MAPS project, which has had a signicant impact on the revitalization of downtownOklahoma City, MAPS for Kids hopes to rejuvenate the public school system, improve student achievement andultimately bring more children and families back to the Oklahoma City Public Schools.


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Academic Progress: While MAPS for Kids has beenextremely successful in rebuilding in infrastructure andfacilities of the schools but the ultimate goal was to improvethe quality of education. The theory was that improvedfacilities would enable improved student achievement.The simple fact is that changing district demographics,changes to federal mandates, a revolving door that gaveus 9 superintendent changes and ongoing board politicshave limited the academic improvements. The

community continues to work hard to guaranteethat the MAPS for Kids investment resultsare positive. In 2010, The Foundation forOklahoma City Public Schools, released anassessment of the district progress and

identied some additional steps that must be made by the community. The community, business,and, education leaders will continue to work together to build a district that provides our communitywith top quality education but the difcult work of transforming Oklahoma City Public Schools has justbegun.

Additional Funding: In 2007 the Oklahoma City community made a monumental decision to continue investingin the OKC public Schools when the voters passed a $248 million bond issue, by more than 70 percent, to fund

further improvements to the school infrastructure. In particular the bond issue will fund 47 new gymnasiums and50 additional classrooms to help meet the needs of the growing school population. The funds will also provideadditional technology upgrades, improve safety and security and help meet transportation needs. This bond issuewill is building on the momentum developed by MAPS for Kids. In part due to the success of MAPS for Kids, certainareas of the district have experienced economic and housing growth. The support indicates that the communitycontinues to support the education improvement and believe MAPS for Kids is having a positive impact.

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METROPOLITAN AREA PROJECTS (MAPS)MAPS is Oklahoma Citys visionary capital improvement program for new and upgraded sports, recreation, entertainment,cultural and convention facilities. MAPS was funded by a ve-year, one-cent sales tax passed by Oklahoma City voters inDecember 1993. The initiative called for the renovation and/or construction of nine major projects in Oklahoma Citys centralbusiness district. Since MAPS passage in 1993, Oklahoma City has seen more than $5 billion in new public and privateinvestment throughout the city.

The nine MAPS projects took 10 years to complete, much of that time coexisting with Oklahoma Citys efforts to

rebuild after the tragic 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. The result is a city thathas gone through a major renaissance, risen in the face of tragedy and emerged a city lled withcondence, momentum and pride.

State Fairgrounds ($14 million): In addition to housing one of the nations largest state fairs, thefairgrounds host a number of national horse shows, which have a signicant impact on the local economy.Substantial improvements were needed to retain the horse shows and maintain the viability of the fairgrounds as a year-round venue for a variety of other shows and events. The renovation, which was completed in the fall of 1998, included anew livestock show facility and horse barns, expansion of the Fairgrounds Arena and improvements to ve exhibit buildings.

Redhawks Ballpark ($34 million): The 12,000-seat, vintage-styleballpark opened in the spring of 1998 and now offers a full lineupof Oklahoma Redhawks Triple-A baseball games. The ballpark alsoplays host to a variety of other community events, including the Big12 baseball tournament, outdoor concerts and an annual 4th of Julyreworks show.

Bricktown Canal ($23 million): The mile-long waterway, whichopened in July 1999, weaves through a diverse collection ofrestaurants, clubs and shops in Bricktown. Pedestrian walkways allowfull access to the canal, while the popular Water Taxi offers visitors analternate form of transportation to Bricktowns many destinations.

Cox Convention Center ($60 million): This renovation and expansionproject, which was completed in August 1999, added more than100,000 square feet to the facility, including a new 25,000-square-

foot ballroom, extensive pre-function and lobby areas and 21 new meeting rooms. The Convention Centers communicationscapabilities include ber optic cable and wiring for high-speed data transmission, as well as provisions for computer andvideo conferencing. Soon the Cox Center Arena will be home to the Oklahoma City Barons, the Oilers American HockeyLeague Team.

Civic Center Music Hall ($53 million):Originally constructedin 1936 with WPA funds, the renovated music hall reopened torave reviews from performers and audiences alike in the fall

of 2001. The newly remodeled facility went from a 3,200-seatauditorium to a 2,500-seat European-style venue with velevels of balconies and boxes, and modern acoustics. A ve-story atrium between the original buildings lobby and the newauditorium offers a space for pre-show functions.

Oklahoma City Arena ($88 million): This 20,000-seatsporting and special event venue was completed in June2002. Home to the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA team, theOklahoma City Arena is also host to A-List performers, familyentertainment, and other sporting events, including, mostrecently, the NCAA Division One Mens Basketball Tournament.

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Trolley System ($5 million): Nine turn-of-the-century-replica, rubber-tired trolleys were created to circulatethrough Oklahoma Citys downtown, providing visitors and residents alike easy access to the Central BusinessDistrict and Bricktown Entertainment District.

Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library ($22 million): This four-story,112,000-square-foot downtown library opened to the public in August2004. In addition to 175,000 books, periodicals, CDs and videos, the libraryfeatures a 138-seat theater, an atrium, and quality meeting rooms andcomputers with internet access for community use.

Oklahoma River ($54 million): This once dry riverbed hasbeen transformed into a thriving seven-mile long waterwaythat is now an ofcial Olympic training site and is borderedby a variety of recreational amenities, including a26,000-foot skate park. The Chesapeake Boathouse was

the rst structure to grace the banks of the revitalized river, and several other new facilities areplanned including three new university boathouses.

Contact Jill Harrison at 405-297-8990 (ofce)

405-761-6973 (cell)

[email protected]

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