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City facility maintenance backlog
Summary
The city's first-ever full condition study of its buildings found roughly $290 million in needs. Money from selling surplus properties — like the former Tulsa Psychiatric Center site — now flows to fixing the worst facilities.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $290 million in deferred maintenance across city buildings; only about $5 million per year is currently being addressed.
✅Who benefits
Everyone who uses city buildings — community centers, offices, and facilities across all districts.
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