Tulsa County leaders officially declare excess funds from Vision 2025 taxes a ‘surplus’. It means cities can use the money for new projects. The figure okayed is $45.5 million. Kirby Crowe is Vision 2025 Program Director. He says the money is there because taxes came in above what’s needed to finish all the original Vision projects.
Commissioner John Smaligo voted for the surplus resolution, but says he has concerns about only a small reserve to cover any future problems. Seven million is the amount left to cover any possible emergencies.
Suburbs will now present project proposals which must get a final okay from the Vision Authority.