Town of Tullahassee

PROJECT PURPOSE

The purpose of this project is for government modernization by improving and redeveloping our city hall, fire station and civic center and developing a new police station and post office. It will also include creating and building out data streams to govern more efficiently. As Tullahassee continues to grow its boundaries and take on new development and residents, this project is essential to government operations and community development.

EVIDENCE

There are several studies that show when government modernization take place, it increases productivity & revenue and in turn helps improve the quality of life for its citizens. One study done by McKinsey Center for Government shows this https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/industries/public%20and%20social%20sector/our%20insights/the%20opportunity%20in%20government%20productivity/executive%20summary%20government%20productivity%20unlocking%20the%2035%20trillion%20opportunity.pdf

POPULATION DESCRIPTION

The town of Tullahassee is Oklahoma's first historic black town where over 90% of its residents are black and many are elderly. With Tullahassee improving its governmental operations and modernization, it will help make government more easily accessible for residents. It will help the town be more efficient in meeting citizens' needs and concerns. As a rural, predominantly minority town, Tullahassee was deeply impacted by COVID through loss of employment and income, lack of access to technology and other basic needs.

PERFORMANCE MEASURING

Project performance will be measured by the timeline of completion set by the general contractor

ONGOING INVESTMENT AMOUNT

$

ONGOING INVESTMENT DESCRIPTION

None

ONGOING INVESTMENT REQUIRED

Able to continue operation without additional funding from the State of Oklahoma