City Council
Regular MeetingOklahoma City, OK · February 6, 2024
Agenda
The City of
OKLAHOMA CITY
FORMAL AGENDA
City Council
(Budget Workshop)
8:30 AM February 6, 2024
David Holt, Mayor
Council Members:
Bradley Carter. ..................... Ward 1
James Cooper........................ Ward 2
Barbara Peck. ....................... Ward 3
Todd Stone. ...........................Ward 4
Matt Hinkle. .......................... Ward 5
JoBeth Hamon. ..................... Ward 6
Nikki Nice. .............................Ward 7
Mark K. Stonecipher. ........... Ward 8
Craig Freeman, City Manager
Amy K. Simpson, City Clerk
Kenneth Jordan, Municipal Counselor
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THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY
FORMAL AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
BUDGET WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
I. Call to Order
II. Financial Trend Monitoring System A Review of Forecast Indicators
III. Economic Outlook Presented by Dr. Russell Evans
IV. Highlighted Department Issues
V. Revenue and Expense Forecast
VI. FY 25 Budget Outlook
VII. Other financial issues, if needed
VIII. Adjournment